October 30, 2012

Dear covenant family,

 

‘It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service’ Ephesians 4:11

 

Christmas is just around the corner. We may be creating or receiving wish lists. Did you know that YOU are God’s Gift to someone else? Being the church is like having Christmas every Sunday, as we receive God’s Gifts, given to us in each other. This Sunday we will look at the obstacles, obtainment and objective of being Gods Gift to others. Because: You are God’s Gift!

 

Training Seminar

Marco will be in Des Moines, IA for a seminar on expository preaching from Wednesday October 31 through Friday November 2. His email and cell phone will be checked on a regular basis during this time.

 

Men’s Seminar

Calling all men to join us this Saturday from 9 to 3 at CBC for “God’s Call to Manhood’. 15 men have signed up already! We are looking forward to a great day.

 

Memorial Giving this Christmas

This Christmas Season we would like to have poinsettias donated in honor of or in memory of loved ones. With the Christmas cantata being performed, we’d like to have poinsettias placed in front of the choir while singing. If you give $10 per honoree, our designated decorator will purchase the plants and place them in the sanctuary. We would ask that the money and names of honorees be given before the 1st Sunday in December.

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

 

Sam & Pat mason's friend from mason city, iowa,  Kim,  passed away. 
pat will be traveling up there and back this week, then will be driving to Norfolk, Va..

Tammy (Naomi’s daughter) health doctor visit November 7.

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

Upcoming ‘God’s Call to Manhood’ seminar

Women’s Bible Study – 3 weeks left

Manor Bible Study

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, October 31

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, November 1

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

 

Friday, November 2

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

 

Saturday, November 3

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: “God’s Call to Manhood”

 

Sunday, November 4

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

10:45 a.m. – You are God’s Gift

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

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. - Cantata Practice

 

Monday, November 5

6:00 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

Tuesday, November 6

9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

October Schedule for Serving

 

Nursery: Rebekah

Cleaning/Snacks: Masson

 

Mark your calendars:

 

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