Drs. Rufus and Diane Thibodeaux
4947 West Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55429
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Phone: (612) 522-5807 Fax: (612) 522-9148
Holding Forth the Word of Life is a dynamic ministry with urban roots, but with a global
outreach. Our emphasis is to bring about the restoration of the family unit according to
God's Word, to teach believers their redemptive rights and privileges in Christ, and to
reveal the character of God as it functions in the believer's life.
SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday Worship Service—10:30 am

INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Prayer Line Conference Call
Wednesday Mornings - 5:55 AM
Phone: 1-218-339-4300, Code: 109469#

THE GATHERING PLACE
Mid-week Service
Thursday Evening—7 pm

HALLEL PRAISE REHEARSAL
Saturday Morning—11 am

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As most of you know, Family Life Centre (formally known as Holding Forth the Word of Life Ministries) is more than just a church. We are a
ministry that houses the Oasis of Love Inc., Crisis Intervention Center, and the Agape I & II 24-hour Child Development Centers' families on a
daily basis. Our services include odd-hour child care, domestic abuse counseling, violence prevention and intervention, GED assistance,
mentoring, a food shelf; and leadership training for at-risk youth.  We've had the privilege of hosting two gun buy back events that took several
hundred automatic and semi-automatic weapons off of the streets of Minneapolis.

We currently employ about 50 people, most of which own homes here in the community. These accomplishments would be commendable for any
church, but because of our size and location, these accomplishments were miraculous:  Through this combination of programs, we have literally
ministered to thousands of families covering 140 zip codes, over the past several years. In 2008, we are celebrating 26 years of ministry and
community service!

All of these programs operated in North Minneapolis, an urban community being threatened by drugs, violence, crime, teen pregnancy and
hopelessness. Even the midst of these social ills and negative media images, we have emerged as an agent for positive change in our
community. Rather than complaining, we have become a major part of the solution.

The City of Minneapolis has acknowledged our efforts through 3 different city resolutions. Can any good come out of
North Minneapolis? The answer is a resounding, "YES, YES, YES"!
Current Events
The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody!
...and Restoration of Families Begins...
Holding Forth The
Word Of Life Ministries
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Holding Forth the Word of Life Ministries
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has a new name and a new location!  

We have moved into our new Family Life Centre, located at
4947 West Broadway, Crystal MN 55429.
All worship services will be held at this new location













Family Life Centre

Our administrative offices will remain at the 2304 Emerson
Ave N address until further notice
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