October 3, 2012

Dear covenant family,

Ex 20:16 –‘you shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not cover your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor’

The Christmas Season is just around the corner. My boys have already decided what they want, and it is more than dad things that they need. Sounds familiar? There is always more to ‘get’, and enough is never enough. Politicians appeal to our desire for ‘more’ by promising us a better future. In the midst of our craving society stands the 10^th and final commandment: thou shall not covet. Come and find out this Sunday that this doesn’t mean you rip your Christmas list to pieces, or reduce it to half. Instead, it’s all about how you compose your list.

“Together”:

 

We look forward to coming together as God’s people to seek him for the future direction of the church.  We will meet Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and our time will be spent discussing and praying over the three elements of our mission statement:  Know God, Grow Together and Show the World.  We will have times of worship, scripture, prayer and confession; seeking God individually and sharing together.  We encourage everybody to fast the three days prior to “Together”.  You may choose your own form of fasting (food, media, community,…).  The theme “Together,” comes out of the book of Acts when it describes God’s people seeking him together. (Acts 1:14)

 

Sunday, following our “Together” day, we’re looking at having breakfast together during our Sunday School time and a Family Style Service at 10.45. 

 

Christmas Schedule

In order to help you plan your Christmas schedule, here are our scheduled services for that time:

Dec 16 – Cantata (one week earlier that previously communicated)

Dec 23 – Family Style Christmas Service 10:45 (no Sunday School)

Dec 24 – Christmas Eve – Candle Light Service 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Dec 25 – Christmas Day – No Service

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

 

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

Wanda Pruett – Praise and Prayer. Cataract surgery went very well on Tuesday. Pray for 2nd surgery scheduled October 23.

Norm Smith – health

Dick Slater

 

Calendar 

 

Wednesday, October 3

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

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

 

Thursday, October 4

6:45 – Prayer with Allyson – Farmington Middle School

8:15 a.m. – “Moms In Touch” prayer - Farmington Skate Park

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

 

Sunday, October 7

9:30 a.m. – Sunday School – Sam Mason

10:45a.m. – Service – Series: Ten Commandments – “Satisfaction Guaranteed”

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)

September Schedule for Serving

 

Mark your calendars:

Sunday, October 14^th – first “Cantata” rehearsal, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 17^th – start fasting for “Together”

Saturday, October 20^th –“Together”-Church wide time to seek God, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 21^st – Breakfast and family style church

Saturday, November 3; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: God’s Call to Manhood

Sunday, December 16 – Cantata (one week earlier that previously communicated)

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

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

Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Day – No Service

October Volunteer Schedule

 

October 7^th

Nursery:  Gwen

Cleaning/Snacks: Gainer

 

October 14^th

Nursery:  Rebekah

Cleaning/Snacks:  Mason

 

October 21^st

Nursery:  Naomi

Cleaning/Snacks:  Masson

 

October 28^th

Nursery:  Gwen

Cleaning/Snacks:  Smith