December 7, 2011

Dear friends at CBC,

I knew I was seriously in love with Kari because I missed her like crazy when she was not with me. I still remember the long-distance phone calls between continents during our engagement time. I remember the place where I sat and how it felt to hear her voice. I wanted to be with her! God only gives us two names when describing the coming of the Messiah in Matthew 1. Last week we talked about “Savior”. This Sunday we will talk about: “Emmanuel, God is with us”. What does it mean to have ‘God with you’? How can you experience this as you go through daily life? It’s a treasure to unlock. Let’s prepare our hearts this Sunday to welcome the Savior in a fresh way this Christmas Season as we continue to look at His Name: GOD WITH US!

Next Series: “What’s in a Name?”
December 11 – His Name is “Emmanuel”
December 18 – Our new Name - Guest Speaker: Marco’s dad from Holland
December 24 (Christmas Eve) – His Name is “Light of the World”
December 25 – (Christmas) – What will you do with His Name?

Christmas Event at CBC:

Wednesday, December 14th
We will join Farmington Christian Church for a life Christmas narrative, starting at 6 p.m. Our regular prayer time will take place at 5.15 p.m. at CBC. We will dismiss at 5.45 to make it to the church in time for the 6 pm. Service. This time will provide you with a fresh perspective of Christmas story as it is acted out.

Prayer & Praise Requests:
James; (Randy & Etta Bose’s son).
Lewis Wimberley, cancer.
Norm Smith – eye/vision improvement
Byron Huebschen – surgery went well. Recover also going well. Scheduled visit with the doctor this Friday.
Novotny family – comfort in the passing of Bob’s sister

Calendar

Wednesday, December 7
6.30 – 7.30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study

Thursday, December 8
6.30-7.00 a.m. Prayer with Allyson at Library Farm. Middle School
8.15 a.m. Moms in Touch prayer at Farmington Skate Park

Friday, December 9
2.00 p.m. Bible Study at St. Francois Manor

Saturday, December 10
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Scrapbook/Crop Open House – at CBC.

Sunday, December 11
10.00 Sunday School – Ephesians – Gainer’s
11.00 Service – “What’s in a Name?” – part 2

6 p.m. - Kevin Hensley mission trip report – at CBC. Bring a light snack.

Wednesday, December 14
5.15 – 5.45 p.m. Prayer at CBC
6.00 – 7.00 p.m. The Nativity Story Lived Out - Farmington Christian Church

Saturday, December 17th:
11 am – 1 pm Covenant Women's Cookie Exchange at Naomi Smith's.

Sunday, December 18th:
White Elephant Gift exchange and Soup Supper at the Gainer's 4pm-7pm+. Bring a wrapped gift to share, no ‘junk’ please, just something, unique and fun.

Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. Candle Light, Drama, Music

Sunday, December 25
No Sunday School
Christmas Service, 11 a.m. Music, Children’s Choir and a ‘surprise’