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Rice Creek Covenant Church merges locations with Gloryhouse International Church
BY MERRINA O’MALLEY PRESS INTERN
Rice Creek Covenant Church, a local Evangelical church in Lino Lakes, will merge with Gloryhouse International Church, a fellowship currently located in Wayzata that is mostly composed of people of African descent. Gloryhouse also has missions based in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda.
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Since 2018, Rice Creek Covenant Church has sought ways to use their church building more effectively and to leave a positive, lasting effect on the community.
“Our mission is very basic,” said Rice Creek Covenant Church Pastor Toni Schwabe. “Love God and love others.”
Dave Abrahamson, a leader at the Rice Creek Church, first heard of Gloryhouse after meeting pastor George Ata-Baah. The two kept in contact to share their musical talent
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Gloryhouse International Church leadership and Rice Creek Covenant Church Council members during a meeting to discuss joining the two churches together. From left to right: Pastor George and Florence Ata-Baah, Tom Brandt, Pastor Toni Schwabe, Jeremy, Jenny Sherer, and Nancy Olen. LISA SELLNER | CONTRIBUTED during services and special holiday events at both churches.
The plan to merge the two churches began when Tom Brandt, drummer and Church Council Chair, reached out to Gloryhouse International Church after hearing their need for another location from Dave Abrahamson.
After meeting with Gloryhouse Church members, the Rice Creek Covenant Church made plans to host both church services at their Lino Lakes location beginning on Aug. 6. For now, both churches will hold separate services and Bible study times on Sundays, but will join together for coffee and mingling in between. Members of both churches are welcome to attend either service. Rice Creek Covenant Church will continue to host events like picnics, barbecues, and musical performances where both fellowships are welcome to join.
Merrina O’Malley is an intern with Press Publications. She can be reached by emailing intern2@presspubs.com or by calling 651-407-1200.
CONTRIBUTED Blue Heron Days will be Aug. 17-20. See calendar listing for more information.
POPS ON THE PORCH
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10
Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic and enjoy the Big Band sounds of the Moonlight Serenaders. Free; donations welcome.
Contact: whitebearhistory.org
GOLDEN LAKE GALLOP
When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12
Where: Golden Lake Park, 67 West Golden Lake Rd., Circle Pines
Details: Fun run for walkers and runners of all abilities supports the Centennial High School Cross Country program.
Contact: isd12.org/communityeducation
VADNAIS HEIGHTS HERITAGE DAYS
When: Aug. 14-20
Where: Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons
Details: Annual community festival includes medallion hunt, pickball tournament, kickball tournament, bean bag tournament, fun run, car show, Lions pig roast, kids activities, vendor market, inlatables, grande parade, live music and fireworks.
Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com
CENTENNIAL FOOD TRUCK & FUN
FESTIVAL
When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17
Where: Centennial Middle School, 399 Elm St., Lino Lakes
Details: Food trucks, Minnesota Sings vocal competition at 6 p.m., car show, cheer performance, robotics demo.
Contact: communityed.isd12.org
BLUE HERON DAYS
When: Aug. 17-20
Where: Kids games, contests, bounce houses, pony rides, touch-a-truck, food trucks, parade, corn feed. See schedule of events online.
Contact: linolakes.us
SOLAR DYEING
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19
Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes
Details: Gather nature items to arrange patterns on cloth and apply a special dye that is activated by the sun to make a bandana. Registration required.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
CAMPFIRE TALKS
When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19
Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground; 7373 Main St, Lino Lakes Details: Join a naturalist at the amphitheater for a program that includes a campfire, interactive activities, and presentation on “Wild Cats” Free.
Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks.com
Ongoing Events
CENTERVILLE MAIN STREET MARKET
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 10
Where: 1721 West View Ave., next to Centerville Elementary
Details: Items made by local artisans, produce, live music, and food trucks. Stay to watch Bald Eagle Water Ski Show.
CIRCLE LEX FARMER’S MARKET
When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14Oct. 4
Where: Back parking lot, Lexington Municipal Liquor Store, 4139 Woodland Rd.
Details: Open air market with local vegetables, crafters, and baked goods. Rain or shine.
Contact: 612-272-3386
