BRING A FRIEND!

This Sunday we are so blessed to have Mike Yankoski, author of "UNDER THE OVERPASS," as our guest preacher! Mike's life went from upper-middle class plush to scum-of-the-earth repulsive overnight. By his own choice. From the United States capital to San Diego, Mike journeyed as homeless man. Not for a project or even in response to a dare. He needed to know if his faith in God was real - if he could actually be the Christian he said he was apart from the comforts he'd always known. His journey of faith on the streets of America rocked his world and perhaps could even change your life.

I encourage you to call someone up and invite them to come and hear Mike's story this Sunday! Worship experiences are 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45. I hope to see you!

Paul Johansson, Senior Pastor
paul.johansson@clcelkriver.org

Under the Overpass - Sunday, February 11
Mike Yankoski, author of "Under the Overpass," will speak at the 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45 worship services and again for a Community Forum on homelessness at 12:00 noon at Central.  Mike spent nearly a year as a homeless man on the streets of United States. His journey of faith of the streets of America rocked his world and perhaps could change your life.public is invited to come and hear his story.

Community Forum on Homelessness
Sunday, February 11 at Noon in the Sanctuary
Special Guest Speaker: Mike Yankoski, author of the book Under the Overpass.

Amazing Grace
Sunday, February 18 - All Three Services
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Fat Tuesday Celebration
February 20
The festivities begin with a pancake & sausage supper from 5:00 to 6:30 PM followed by worship with Pastor Jeff from 6:30 to 7:00.  The evening will include great food, kids’ activities, masks and beads, photo booth, music and a few surprises!!  Don’t miss the chance to “stuff” yourself with pancakes.  Your donation to this event supports our mission of “Making Jesus Known” at Robin’s Nest Children’s Home in Jamaica.

Men
Men's Morning Bible Study
Thursdays at 6:30 am - Otsego Cafe
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Men's Basketball
Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the FLC

Quest for Authentic Manhood
Thursdays at 6:45 pm
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Tuesday Men's Prayer
Tuesdays at 6:30 am in the Sanctuary

24 Hour Men's Retreat
Feb. 9 & 10, 2007
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Boot Hockey
Saturdays at 8:00 am, Handke Stadium on Main St. and Proctor.

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Adult Education
Beta
Sundays from 5:30 - 8:00 pm
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Crossways
Sundays at 9:30 & Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Guests are always welcome at Crossways!
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Snapshots of the Apocalypse 
Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Brighten up your winter weeks with Tuesday evening worship!  We are working through the last book of the Bible – Revelation! 

King David - The Movie
Friday, February 9 from 6-8 p.m.
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Youth (High School)
Confirmation
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Yuth Room
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Didaskalot (Bible Study)
Sundays at 9:30 am with Curt Hinkle
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Sunday Night Live - SuperBowl Party
Sunday at 7:01 pm.
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Work Crew Training 
Sunday, Feb. 11, Noon-1:00 pm, in the lounge

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Youth (Middle School)
WyldLife
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the FLC
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The Studio
Wednesdays after school
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Road to Real
Sundays at 9:30 - 10:30 am in Room 211 with Tom-Pete and Ryan
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Journey Groups
Sunday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.   If you’re not in a Journey Group and want to be, contact Ryan Braley.
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Food, Facts & Fun (Tutoring)
Wednesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
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Children
Church School Project
We will need 200 empty frosting tubs and lids for a project in February.  If you can help, please drop them off in the church office.

Parent/Child First Communion Class
February 21, 6:00-7:00 pm, or
February 24, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Fifth graders will recieve more
information in the mail. Anyone else interested in attending should call or e-mail Jill Pouliot to register.

Women
Puttin’ on the Glitz - Women’s Night Out
Thursday, April 12 at the Rockwoods Event   Center.  Cost: $30/includes meal, dessert and entertainment.  Purchase your ticket in the church office.  Do you sing, dance or have an act you would like to showcase for the        program?  Leave your name and a description of the act at the office.

Women’s Brunch,“With Love from Mexico”
Saturday, February 17 at  9:30 a.m. The   Mission Mexico women will share their stories about their January trip.  Free-will offering.  Sign up at the Welcome Center or in the office by February 14. 

Small Group Studies  
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Jesus the One and Only
Thursdays at 6:45 pm
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Bible Study - 1 Peter
Thursdays at 11:00 am at Central

A Call to Grace
Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm
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Friday Night Crafts & Fellowship
February 9, 6-10 pm, rooms 210-211.
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Caring
GriefShare
Saturdays at 8:00AM in the Lounge. GriefShare takes participants through the grief process.
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DivorceCare
Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 in Room 126.
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Special Children, Special Parents
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Befriender Ministry
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Seniors
AARP Tax Aide  
Tax preparation service is available to taxpayers with middle and low income with special attention to those age 60 and older.  Please note that taxpayers with complex tax returns will be advised to seek professional tax assistance.  The Tax-Aide will be available each Wednesday at Central until April 12. Marv Ziner and Joan Lewis are AARP volunteers.  Tax forms will be E-filed.

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Missions
Tanzania Mission Trip Info Meeting
Sunday, February 25 at 12:00 noon in the Family Life Center.
You are invited to join Pastor Johansson and other members of Central on an educational mission trip to Tanzania during the last two weeks of October 2007. We will be traveling to and visiting the our partners in the Kibena Parish in Southern Tanzania. Please call the Church Office to RSVP.
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Don’t be left out in the cold without a gift for your “Special Valentine”
Your “special” someone will embrace the day in mind, body and spirit with botanically-based aromassential lotions, oils and sea salt scrubs.  These gift packages are just right for the last minute shopper – we did it all for you!  Shop our table of gift sets in the lobby and then stroll to the bookstore.  What a heavenly combination “B & B”! (Bath and Books) HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!  Thank you to Karen Dear for donating the profits to Robin’s Nest Orphanage.

Community Forum on Homelessness
Sunday, February 11 at Noon in the Sanctuary
All are welcome! Special guest speaker Mike Yankoski, author of the book Under the Overpass.