December 28, 2011

Dear friends at CBC,

What a joy and privilege to celebrate the birth of our Savior together this weekend! It was wonderful to sense the Lord’s presence in both the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day service and a joy to welcome so many in both services. A big thank you to all who made this possible – from your help with decorations, special music, puppets, children, poetry, transportation, media presentations to bringing your friends and family. This would not have been possible without all of us coming together in serving Him. Thank you!
I look forward to serving the Lord with you in the New Year. This Sunday we will start with a new 3 week series called: ‘Together’. It’ll be based on the words ‘together’ in the book of Acts, and will prepare our hearts for a unique time of seeking God ‘together’ as a church body later in the month of January. The next three Sundays are designed to explain more about our intention and purpose for this time.

Mark your Calendars:

Sunday, January 1 – No Sunday School

‘Together’ - Time of seeking God as a church body; Jan 20 & 21.
Based on the model in the book of Acts, we plan to spend a Friday evening and a Saturday (am/pm) together as a church body seeking Gods direction for Covenant Bible Church. The sermon series “Together’, scheduled for the next three Sundays in January, is designed to prepare us for that.

Alpha Course to start Feb 8th
The Alpha Course is scheduled to start Wednesday, February 8th. Let’s continue to pray that God will use this course to bring people to himself. Invite!

Thank you
Church family: A big thank you for your encouraging words and generous Christmas gift. You all make being your pastor a joy!

Prayer & Praise Requests:
James; (Randy & Etta Bose’s son).
Lewis Wimberley, cancer.
Norm Smith – eye/vision improvement

Calendar

Wednesday, December 28
No prayer & Bible Study

Sunday, January 1
No Sunday School
11.00 Service – Series: “Together”

Wednesday, January 4
6.30 – 7.30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study

Friday, January 20 and Saturday January 21
‘Together’ - Time of seeking God as a church body.

Wednesday, February 8th
Start Alpha Course