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Celebrating 150 Years
Of God's Faithfulness Through All Generations
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH
RED WING, MN
MAY 30, 1874-2024
RED WING, MN
MAY 30, 1874-2024
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CELEBRATION WEEKEND, APRIL 19-21 2024
Saturday Program |
Sunday, 8:30Blended service Identical to the 10:00.
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Sunday, 10:00Blended service Identical to the 8:30.
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May 5 - Superintendent Kara Stromberg |
May 26 - President Tammy Swanson-Draheim |
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Square Dance 6:00PM
Let's kick off the weekend by kickin' up our heels with a good ole' fashioned square dance. Everyone of any age is welcome, even if you don't know how to square dance. Ann Carter Calling will talk you through it and make you feel comfortable. The first hour will be a social hour, with snacks and beverages provided by the church. You'll get to laugh with old friends and meet some new ones as we get the party started!
6:00-7:00 Social, 7:00-9:00 Square Dance
RSVP is Requested but Not Required
6:00-7:00 Social, 7:00-9:00 Square Dance
RSVP is Requested but Not Required
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Open House 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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Revisit old memories or explore the memories of others with a visit to the original church building on 602 West Avenue, Red Wing. Hosted by Roger and Marjean Johnson, you'll see the place where the church met for years. Currently occupied by the Artist's Sanctuary, the building holds great memories for people like Roger, whose family lived in the church's parsonage while his father was the pastor for many years. We'll provide the snacks, tours, and stories. You bring the wonder, laughter, and maybe even a story of your own!
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SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Anniversary Celebration Program 5:00PM
Celebrate with us what God has done in and through First Covenant Church through the years! Featuring reflections from Pastors Tim Anderson and Marc Eix, greetings from other former pastors, music from Ranetta Lang, a historical reenactment from Cody Benjamin, and more, this celebration will honor the story of God's work through the years.
RSVP Requested but Not Required
RSVP Requested but Not Required
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Banquet Supper 6:15PM
Join us for supper, compliments of First Covenant Church, and share stories and laughter with one another around the table. Test your knowledge of First Covenant's history with a little trivia. And, hear some stories from people across the generations. Make sure you stroll around to look at all the displays of the church in action over the years.
MENU: Chicken Breast (GF), Real Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (GF), Corn (GF), Mac & Cheese with NO meat (for kids and adults who don't eat meat), Coleslaw (GF), Dinner Roll with Butter, Dessert (with a GF-Option)
THE BANQUET SUPPER IS NOW AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY.
WE ARE NO LONGER RECEIVING RSVPS.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Anniversary Worship Services 8:30AM and 10:00AM
Two identical services will blend traditional and contemporary worship to celebrate God's faithfulness through all generations. Featuring a "Worship through the Ages" medley, a video recap with voices and stories of the past, sharing the Lord's Supper as people representing all the generations of First Covenant's history, inspiration from Pastor Jamie Staples, as well as music and prayers from the next generation as we look forward to the next 150 years. Come early and stay late to mingle and get your seats. RSVP is not required.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Lunch 11:00AM-1:00PM
Stay for lunch, compliments of the people of First Covenant Church. Finish catching up with old friends, tour the building if you haven't yet, and explore the various tables and displays. Linger as long as you want. We'll be open all day.
RSVP IS REQUIRED
RSVP IS REQUIRED
SUNDAY, MAY 5
8:30AM and 10:00AM
Worship Services with Kara Stromberg
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We'll continue celebrating God's faithfulness with Kara Stromberg, Superintendent of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Kara is the first female superintendent to be elected to this role in the Northwest Conference. She's a beloved leader and it's an honor to have her celebrate this milestone with us!
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SUNDAY, MAY 26
8:30AM and 10:00AM
Worship Services with Tammy Swanson-Draheim
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Tammy Swanson-Draheim serves as the first female president in the history of the Evangelical Covenant Church. She has held a variety of roles within the denomination for more than 23 years, and most recently has served as superintendent of the Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church since 2011. Tammy will be the capstone of our celebration of the 150th Anniversary of First Covenant Church in Red Wing, MN. Her visit with us will be timely, as the date of incorporation of the church was May 30, 1874. Come meet Tammy as she honors joins with us in honoring God's faithfulness through all generations!
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