April 11,2012

Dear covenant family,

“Be all you can be in the army’. It may be no surprise to you that the recruitment videos don’t tell the entire story. What looks like a thrilling adventure - flying in planes and rescuing people, ignores the mundane task that everyone knows needs to be done also. Who’ll luck out to do that? Those in God’s army know a different ‘recruitment video’. He also calls us into a radically different life, but lived out in a unique way. Can you imagine Jesus being stressed out about feeding five thousand people? Or frustrated about that guy Zacheus who climbed in a tree and interrupted his mission? No, his life was marked with peace, joy and love as He knew one thing: God was at work around Him; accomplishing His purpose; and Jesus simply followed. Come this Sunday to find out how a life of peace, joy and love, instead of stress and frustration, can be yours in serving Him as we discover: ‘God is at work around you’

Easter - Thank you

A big thank you to all of you for your help with Easter. Much appreciation to all those who did help folks find parking space, welcomed them to our church family, stuffed eggs, decorated, mowed the lawn, did children presentations, nursery, special music, testimonies, sound, blinding windows, moving chairs and tables during services, helped set up breakfast and ….. came to eat (something we are very good at!) Thank you! You are a wonderful church family. May God get all the Glory through what He has done! God has answered our prayers: many lives were touched by His Love working through all of us!

Introduction class to CBC starts this Sunday
Interested in knowing more about CBC? Starting this Sunday for the next three weeks a course outlining our vision statement, statement of faith, history, evangelical free church, etc.. Class will meet in library.

Final night Alpha
We will close the alpha course with an evening of testimonies, fellowship, special music and a great meal. Entire CBC church family is invited.

Prayer & Praise Requests:
Easter Services – for God to continue to work in the hearts of those that came
Alpha Course, Manor Bible Study
Jacalyn Nesser – family needs
Wanda Pruett – for her son Nathan to find a job
Brandon Mason – safety in US Military
Dick Slater – hip pain recovery

Calendar

Thursday, April 12
6.30-7.00 a.m. Prayer with Allyson at Library Farm. Middle School
8.15 a.m. Moms in Touch prayer, Dawn’s salon

Friday, April 13
Bible Study St. Francois Manor – 1.30 p.m.
Good Friday Communion Service – 6 pm

Sunday, April 15
9.30 – Sunday School – Sam Mason
9.30 – Introduction to CBC – Library/Pastor’s Office
10.45 – Experiencing God: ‘God is at work around you’

6.00 p.m. Small group
North & Central: Home of Dick & Gwen Slater (431-7529)
South: Home of John and Rebekka Pierce, 3230 Hwy 72 E (561-3765).

Wednesday, April 18
5.30 Memory Recitation @ CBC
6.30 Prayer @ CBC
7.00 Bible Study @ CBC

Thursday, April 19
6.30-7.00 a.m. Prayer with Allyson at Library Farm. Middle School
8.15 a.m. Moms in Touch prayer, Dawn’s salon
Bible Study St. Francois Manor – 1.30 p.m.

Upcoming Dates to remember:
Thursday May 3, National Day of Prayer – Ladies 10 am prayer meeting at CBC