January 13

Dear Covenant family,

 

Imagine you are the casting agent for a new movie. Your first applicant walks in, but you are in for a shock. Instead of the expected vibrant, young couple with gleaming white teeth and tanned and toned bodies, stand a 75-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman.  Not what you had pictured for this production.

 

And yet, this is what God has chosen.  His screenplay called for a couple to launch a new nation, one that would impact the entire world.  As he would say, a nation through whom “all the nations of the earth would be blessed” (Genesis 12:1-3).

God picks people you and I wouldn’t necessarily select to take part in his story. In fact sometimes we are shocked who plays the starring roles in his stories.  Unlike the way we do business, he taps people, not merely because of their abilities, but for their availability.  God searches for people who are open to be used by him.  Since he uses only those who are willing to be used for his purposes, there is no doubt that it is he who is doing the wonder- working.  Let there be no doubt, throughout history he is the one making things happen. 

 

That’s good news, isn’t it?  In the business world, you may not have a great pedigree.  In academics, you may not be a Rhodes Scholar.  You may not have a lot of money and you may have average looks.  But you may be sitting in a pretty good position to be a top pick for God’s work.

 

In preparation for Sunday, please read Chapter 2.

Copies of ‘the Story’, and the ‘Participants Guide’ are available in the church lobby.

 

CBC Women Tea

Saturday, February 2, from 1-3 pm the Women of CBC are hosting a tea at CBC. A light lunch, devotion, music with tea and desert will be provided. Nursery will be available for children, and sign up for kids is encouraged. Contact Darlene Moore Berg for more information at 756-9484

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

Norm Smith got dismissed from the hospital today. Pray for continual recovery.

Pat Mason – continual recovery; good sleep at night and against any coughing

Larry Hedrick – son Josh is in the hospital, thanking you for prayers as he is recovering well. Larry has the flu.

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, January 16

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

 

6. 30 p.m. Prayer

7.00 p.m. Bible Study

 

Thursday, January 17

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

 

Friday, January 18

1.30 Bible Study St. Francois Manor

 

Saturday, January 19

10.00 a.m. Women’s Tea & Outreach at Darlene Berg’s residence (see information above)

 

Sunday, January 20

9.30 - Sunday School with Al & Jan Gainer - Galatians

10:45 a.m. Service – The Story, Chapter 2

Growth Groups meet:

South – potluck lunch after service at  John & Rebekah Pierce’s in Fredericktown

North – Sundays at 6 pm; call Bud & Donna at 631-3930 or 358-7994 for location

Central – Sundays at 6 pm, call Bill & Ann Bratberg at 631-0555 for location

 

Nursery: Naomi

Snacks/clean up: Smith

Call to Worship/Missions Moment: Randy Stringer

 

Wednesday, January 23

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

 

6.30 Prayer Meeting

7.00 Bible Study

 

Mark Your Calendars:

 

Saturday, February 2

8.00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study

1.00 p.m. Women’s Tea

 

Sunday, February 3

9.30 a.m. CBC Membership Class

 

Saturday, February 9 "Single Focus" Conference; 8-4 Solid Rock Family Church, Farmington.  http://www.singlefocusconference.com/.