October 17, 2012

Dear Covenant family,

‘For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him – 2 Chronicles 16:9 - KJV

I look forward to spending Saturday with you as we seek God ‘together’. I encourage you to fast between now and Saturday, as a way to prepare your heart to listen to the Lord. I am praying and expecting that the Lord would meet us in a unique way that day. Can’t wait to be with you in His Presence -Together!

Sunday will be different: We are planning a family style service with a “pumpkin message”. And each child up to age 12 has the opportunity to decorate their own pumpkin during the service and take it home with them. Tables will be set up in the front for this activity, and we’d ask you to provide one adult per child during this time.  During Sunday School we will further discuss “Together”, as we enjoy some coffee cakes/desert. Please bring a coffee cake with you for that time. Because of Cantata practice that now takes place between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m., (earlier than last week) a light sandwich lunch will be prepared by those that stay, and both small groups will meet from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

 Quarterly Report

A copy of our quarterly financial report (July-September) is available again this coming Sunday in the church lobby.

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

Thankful for Women’s Bible Study - 26 in attendance, with 7 more expected to join next week. Pray for God’s Word to penetrate hearts during the next 5 weeks of the course.

Byron Huebschen:  – Cochlear implant on Monday, Oct 22. Because of some potential dizziness, Byron is also looking for folks to house sit with him during the 3 days following – or have him stay at their house. Tuesday, October 23 is his biggest need. Please contact the Huebschen’s at 772-8025 if interested.

Wanda Pruett – cataract surgery scheduled for Tuesday Oct 23.

Chrissy Carr’s laparoscopic procedure, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed

Sam & Pat Mason – traveling to Iowa this weekend for time with Pat’s friend who is battling cancer.

Randy Stringer – recovery from successful hernia surgery last week Thursday

Upcoming ‘God’s Call to Manhood’ seminar

Manor Bible Study

Ministerial Alliance – general contractor and shelving and filing cabinets needed for new location.

 

Calendar 

 

Wednesday, October 17

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

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

 

Thursday, October 18

6:45 a.m. – Prayer with Allyson – Farmington Middle School

 

Friday, October 19

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

 

Saturday, October 20

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – “Together” – church wide time of seeking God

 

Sunday, October 21

9:30 a .m. – Sunday School; ‘Together’ recap/discussion.

10:45 a.m. – “Light Your Pumpkin” – Family Service

12:30 p.m. – Potluck lunch, during which Small Groups meet

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. - Cantata Practice

 

Monday, October 22

6:00 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

Tuesday, October 23

9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

October Schedule for Serving

 

October 21^st

Nursery:  Naomi

Cleaning/Snacks:  Masson

 

October 28^th

Nursery:  Gwen

Cleaning/Snacks:  Smith

 

Mark your calendars:

Saturday, November 3^rd - 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: “God’s Call to Manhood”

Sunday, December 16^th – 10.45 a.m. Cantata.

Sunday, December 23^rd –10:45 a.m. Family Style Christmas Service (no Sunday School)

Monday, December 24^th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Christmas Eve – Candle Light Service

Tuesday, December 25^th – Christmas Day – No Service