September 12, 2012

Dear covenant family,

‘You shall not commit adultery’- Ex 20:14

 

Help! I’ve been looking for a volunteer to cover this topic. Speaking about the command to not commit adultery is one thing, but when Christ in Mt 5 adds that ‘anyone who looks at a woman has committed adultery in his heart’ it provides a big challenge for all men and women in our ‘over-sexed’ world.  Yet in the midst of this stands Christ’s strong statement of hope. Christ says: “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you FREE!” How does that work? This Sunday we will look at three practical ways in which you can overcome evil by doing some ‘good looking’. I pray and trust you will walk away with some helpful tools in your call to follow Christ.

 

Cantata

 

CBC is looking at having its first Cantata.  Wanda Pruett has graciously agreed to coordinate the event.  She is looking for vocalists to participate.  No previous experience is required.  If there is enough interest, we will have ten practices lasting two hours each.  Practices will start October 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Parking Lot expansion

 

Reminder: This Sunday, we will take up a special offering as a step in faith to cover the costs of expanding our parking lot.  Our goal is to raise $1200.  

Children’s Church and Nursery

Thank you for all who signed up for Children’s Church and nursery.  Once again, we were pleasantly surprised and blessed by the response from our congregation.

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

 

That the word of God would spread rapidly, grow in power (Acts 19:20) and be honored (2 Thess 3:1)

Pierce family –  John’s grandmother funeral today.

Kathy Moses – wisdom further surgery; health

Norm Smith – health

Naomi – aunt’s health & traveling mercy this weekend

Erin & Brandon’s 2 nieces – wisdom and right placement for the kids.

Mary Ann – recovery surgery/Manor residents

Upcoming women’s bible study

 

Calendar

 

Wednesday, September 19

6.30 p.m. – Prayer

7.00 p.m. – Bible Study

 

Friday, September 14

1:30 p.m. - Bible Study St. Francois Manor

 

Sunday, September 15

9:30 a.m. – Sunday School – Sam Mason

10:45a.m. – Service – Series: Ten Commandments – ‘Hey Good looking’

12:30 p.m. – Small group South will meet at the home of John and Rebekah Pierce immediately following Sunday Service.

6:00 p.m. - Small group North & Central: Home of Dick & Gwen Slater (431-7529)

 

Wednesday, September 19

6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting and Bible Study

8:15 a.m. - “Moms In Touch” meeting at St. Paul Lutheran Church Sanctuary, for Students' Chapel, then to Farmington Skatepark, 9:15am. 

 

September Schedule for Serving

September 16th
Nursery: Rebekah
Cleaning/Snacks: Mason

September 23rd
Nursery: Allison
Cleaning/Snacks: Bose

September 30th
Nursery: Naomi
Cleaning/Snacks: Davis