NEWSLETTER (Nov. 8, 2007)

PACKERS vs. VIKINGS vs. GOD
It’s that time of year again where the biggest and most popular teams go head to head. I always wonder when Sunday roles around… who will win? Will the Vikings with there new running game smack the Packers like a bratty little 3rd grader at Thanksgiving or will Bret Favre throw an another amazing clutch pass… or will God win and people come to church regardless of who is playing. Don’t get me wrong, I love football, it is one area of my life that is admittedly out of balance, but my example to my family, my wife, my friends and to God demands me to keep Jesus Numer’o Uno! So come to church this Sunday and let’s show the world that God wins!

HARMONY COUPLES NIGHT FRIDAY
Don’t forget Harmony Couples night- just to remind you that it's coming up this Friday 11/9. It will be held at the Perkins Restaurant in Lakeville close to the intersection of I35 and County Road 50.

Arrivals are from 6:30 - 7:00 with dinner orders taken at 7:00. We'll be ordering off the menu and you are responsible for your meal.

Our Special guest will be talking about "Real Life, Real Marriage, Real Hard" - the story of having a marriage made in heaven, a marriage gone through hell, and now creating a marriage for the real world. Whether you think your marriage will never be perfect, struggle to be normal or has the kiss of death on it – this will inspire you, build hope and give you reason to keep going and trust God!

Our special guest is Cheri Milton - a master's level therapist, with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Edgewood College and an undergraduate degree in human development and family relationships from the University f Wisconsin, Madison. Her counseling experience includes couples therapy, family therapy, grief counseling, life stage and life transition issues . She teaches classes for engaged couples and parent's of adolescents. Cheri speaks often for women's groups and retreats and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

CHILDREN CHURCH CHANGES
There have been recent changes to our Children’s Church Department. Please note the following:

• Children’s Church will start after Harmonize – at approximately 10:30 for ages 4-9
• Children ages 0-3 are expected to be with parents. Nursery with live video will be available.
• Children ages 11 on up will now be expected to be in the main service with their parents.

HI DEF YOUTH RETREAT

There are already 30 kids signed up for Hi Def youth retreat. Don’t miss it!

Hi Def Retreat Info:

It has been planned, it has been ordained, it has been set in the heavens by the God himself…. Wow, ok maybe that is to strong! But the Hi Def youth retreat has been planned and it will take place November 29th and 30th. That is a Thursday and Friday and Saturday at the beautiful Holiday inn in St. Cloud. Swimming, sauna, Jacuzzi, accommodations in a suite with your closest 15 friends all in the same suite! (guys in guys and girls in girls) Food, Fun and FAITH! It will rock your world and roll your future! Prices will be $65 per student.

PASTOR GARTH IS BACK!
Harmony it was an honor to travel to Argentina and work with the Seminario de Biblico. The people were extremely warm and grateful and God did amazing things. I will share more this Sunday at Church!

HOPE KICKS #*!@
Do I have your attention? Ever been there? Life looks lost, it looks like your world is crashing in and nothing is going to go your way. Life is crumbling around you! But then… someone comes along and gives you hope. Yes! The wind is back in your sails, you can make it one more day. Life is bearable and it isn’t as bad as you first thought! Hope can kick any trial or tribulation on it’s can! This Sunday we continue on in our series “What’s in this Stuff?”. We share about the most powerful motivator – HOPE! Service starts at 10am!

NEW SERVICE TIME
We have decided as a church staff to change our service times to the following. Wednesday nights will still be at 7-8:30 pm for youth. However Sundays will now be starting at 10 am! Please be on time and bring a visitor!

OFFERING UPDATE

Last weeks offering $2000

This months budget - $10,000

Deficit: $1200

Harmony is a Bible-based independent church affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies and located in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Harmony meets every Sunday at 10:00am in the cafeteria of McGuire Middle School in downtown Lakeville, MN. All are welcome to attend, especially SINNERS!