November 7, 2012

Dear Covenant family,

 

We look forward to having Bill Younker with us this Sunday. Bill is one of our missionaries as he pastors the International Community Church in Columbia, MO. This ministry reaches out to international students with the Gospel. Bill was also the pastor of Covenant Bible Church before moving to Columbia in 2009, and it will be great to see him again this Sunday. Bill will share with us a report of how God is touching lives of international students and will bring our Sunday message as well.

 

Memorial Giving this Christmas

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 to Allyson or Naomi.  Wanda will print some nice cards to designate the honoree and the person who donated funds. 

Samaritan Purse shoe boxes

This Saturday the shoe boxes will be assembled at CBC at 10 am. On Sunday completed shoe boxes will be collected with a $7 shipping fee.

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

 

Praise:

Sam & Pat Mason's friend’s funeral went well, and they are returning home.

Naomi’s daughter Tammy received favorable news: no cancer has been found, and surgery is scheduled for November 20^th for removal of growth.

 

Prayer:

Pat Mason’s mom (74) fell down and broke her neck. No paralyzing effects. Reconstructive surgery is scheduled for this afternoon. Your prayers would be very much appreciated.

Mary Janzou – pray for good recovery from heart troubles.

Women’s Bible Study – 2 weeks left

Manor Bible Study

Joel and Rachael Burgess - housing and income.
Maryann at St. Francois Manor hurt her back.  She is recuperating.

Byron Huebschen recovery going well but needs our prayers for patience on his part and for others who will not understand the change due to the activation of his implant.  He also asks that we pray for any assistance toward the remaining doctor bills.

Byron’s sister Kim – issues relating to Chemo treatment and surgery in Jan.

Wanda Pruitt - health

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, November 7

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 8

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

 

Friday, November 9

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

 

Saturday, November 10

10:00 a.m. – Samaritans' Purse Shoeboxes are being assembled at Covenant Bible Church

 

Sunday, November 11

9:30 a.m. – Sunday School:  Financial Seminar

10:45 a.m. – a special message from Bill Younker – “What are the elements of discipleship?”

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

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. - Cantata Practice

Completed Samaritans’ Purse Shoeboxes will be collected including $7 shipping charge/box

 

Monday, November 12

6:00 p.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

Tuesday, November 13

9:00 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study

 

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

 

November Schedule for Serving

 

November 11

Nursery: Gwen

Cleaning/Snacks: Smith

 

November 18

Nursery:  Rebekah

Cleaning/Snacks: Vollertsen

 

November 25

Nursery:  Naomi

Cleaning/Snacks:  Berg