October 24, 2012

Dear covenant family,

 

We look forward to have Al Frank, the regional assistant superintendent and church planter with the Evangelical Free Church, share this Sunday’s message. Al spends his time encouraging area churches and promoting church planting through the area. Al has been recently appointed to this role and looks forward to get to know our church better.

 

The van Raalten family won’t be attending Sunday, as we will be celebrating Kari’s parents’ 50^th wedding anniversary in Wisconsin from Friday until Sunday. You will have a ‘Dutch accent free’ Sunday! For any emergencies, you may contact your elders during Marco’s absence.

 

Results ‘Together’

 

We had a wonderful time ‘together’ this past Saturday as we sought the Lord together. What was scheduled as a 5 minute ‘personal confession’ segment turned out to last several hours as we confessed sins and prayed for one another. When we finally got to ‘business’, we realized that being together at the feet of Jesus is by far the most valuable thing we could ever find ourselves doing as we look at the future and vision for our church. We then discussed church health in the following areas:

1. the importance of small groups in member care and mission
2. the need for us to discover and operate in our spiritual gifts
3. communication throughout the week
4. the need for part time secretarial help at the church office.

A leadership meeting has been set for Friday, November 16 to further discuss small group strategy for CBC. A big thank you to all of you who took the time to fast and pray during the week, and to open your hearts to the Lord and one another during our time on Saturday. It was amazing!

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

 

Tammy (Naomi’s daughter) health – cancerous growth has been found; next doctor visit November 7.

Byron Huebschen: – praise: surgery and recovery went well.

Wanda Pruett – praise: surgery postponed

Kevin van Raalten – health: sensitive stomach

Shelly Bess (recent visitor) father in law – health.

Upcoming ‘God’s Call to Manhood’ seminar

Women’s Bible Study – 4 weeks left

Manor Bible Study

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, October 24

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 25

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

 

Friday, October 26

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

 

Sunday, October 28

9:30 a .m. – Sunday School; Al & Jan Gainer.

10:45 a.m. – Guest Speaker Al Frank, EFCA

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

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. - Cantata Practice

 

Monday, October 29

6:00 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

Tuesday, October 30

9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

October Schedule for Serving-October 28th

 

Nursery: Gwen

Cleaning/Snacks: Smith

 

Mark your calendars:

 

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

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

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

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

Tuesday, December 25th – Christmas Day – No Service

 

September Schedule for Serving

September 30th
Nursery: Naomi
Cleaning/Snacks: Davis