February 1, 2012

Dear friends at CBC,

I enjoyed our time of being ‘together’ - fasting and prayer this weekend. What a privilege to see Gods Hand at work in our midst as we seek Him together. We want to give everybody who wasn’t able to join us this weekend a chance to hear (1) a report of what happened during our time and (2) to give your feedback, using the same questions we used this past weekend. We will use our Sunday School time on February 12 for this. I have pasted the questions below.
Our sermon series ties into this time, as we study the temptation of Jesus in the desert. What was it that made Christ resist evil, and how can this help us dealing with our challenges in life – both individually and as a church as we move ahead? Join us this Sunday as we look at the first temptation

be used in Sunday School Feb. 12
Please use these questions during your personal prayer time, asking for God to reveal His Will, prior to us meeting together.
1. What is God’s will for our corporate vision?
A. Is there any specific demographic group he wants us to reach (age: young, old, social status: college students, married or singles, families)
B. Is there any specific need He wants us to respond to/ministries he wants to create in response to that (manor, marriage, family, missions, benevolence, substance abuse)
C. Is there any characteristic that we ought to have as a church (expository preaching, compassion/evangelism, spiritual depth, Word/scripture memorization, worship, prayer…)
D. Is there anything else that you felt prompted to as you were praying?

2. What is to be my role (my talents, area of ministry)
Think about your gifts and/or things you have done in service in the past that you enjoyed. Ask if there is anything in specific He wants you to do (gifts/talents) or be (attitude, commitment).

Alpha Update
We have been given the opportunity to hold The Alpha Course at the St. Francois Manor. Therefore it will NOT take place at Covenant Bible Church, but we will join our friends at the St. Francois Manor, 1180 Old Jackson Road, for the next 10 Wednesdays. The time is still 6 p.m. and format of the evening will be very similar to last year. Cost for each meal is only $2/person, which we ask each participant to contribute. We do plan to bring deserts each evening, and starting this Sunday, Linda Davis will ask individuals to help provide that. We will end our course with the Manor putting on a special ‘Christmas like’ meal just to say ‘thank you’ to us, this at no cost to us. Because of the much lower cost, we will not be taking up an offering for Alpha this Sunday. But there may be some minor costs, as we have been asked to help supplement things like paper ware, etc…so we ask you instead to contribute generously this month to our regular CBC offering by using the box in the back of the church. Any expenses for Alpha will be taken out of that. If you want to serve Alpha in any way, please contact Marco, as we are still looking for help with table hosts, mingling with residents, distributing and cleaning up trays and food, etc...

Local Missions:
THANK YOU to those who helped Dana, a friend of CBC obtain 20 hours practice driving her car. She could still use help. Idea: when you have errands to run, you could allow her to drive you. Call Naomi at 756 0182/747 6882 or Dana at 701 0458 to sign up.

Superbowl Party:
Our Superbowl Party will take place Sunday, February 12 at 5.00 p.m. at the house of Mike & Darlene Berg, 1119 Old Logging Road, Doe Run. Bring yourself, some good snacks and get ready for some good fun and fellowship. Actual game starts at 5.30.

Prayer & Praise Requests:
Smith family – delivery of Tammy & Adam’s baby this Friday. Norm & Naomi are visiting the family for the next two weeks.
Farmington High School Student Body – with passing of student this past Thursday.
Lewis Wimberly, Norm Smith.
Angela Fabing (& Raymond) biopsy results (cancer)

Calendar

Friday, February 3
1.30 p.m. Bible Study at St. Francois Manor

Sunday, February 5
10.00 Sunday School - Ephesians
11.00 Service

Wednesday, February 8
5.15 Prayer Time
6.00 Start Alpha at the St. Francois Manor

Thursday, February 9
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

Sunday, February 12
10.00 Sunday School time committed to ‘Together’ – prayer and seeking Gods will
11.00 Service

5.00 p.m. Super Bowl Party at Bergs