Dear Covenant family,
People nearing mid-life can crash into some startling and unexpected
observations. We all may have dreamed big dreams when we were younger. But as we move at a break-neck pace through
our years on this earth, we eventually slam head on into the realization that
some of our dreams will never be realized.
That observation throws some people into a mid-life crisis. Some don’t make it that far with their
aspirations, having already given them up somewhere along the way. Some run into conflict that makes them weary
and they settle for less. Still others
make bold decisions to trade one dream in for another.
Broken dreams. That’s
what Joseph experienced. At seventeen he
dreamed his ten older brothers would bow down to him. Yet his dreams led him to be sold in slavery,
mistreated, falsely accused and thrown into prison. Eventually, they led him to
a face to face appointment with the most powerful ruler on earth at that time –
Pharaoh. The outcome of that appointment would change the rest of his life.
Joseph could have lost his life getting caught up in the details of his
life, chasing his dreams and desires.
Instead, he chose a better story.
God’s story.
You can do the same. If your
life’s dream has stalled, look to God. If your dream now realized is not all
you thought it would be, look to God. He can give you another dream. A better one, not according to the world’s
standard but God’s criterion. Just like
Joseph’s. Then you’ll have a story to
tell.
In preparation for Sunday, please read Chapter 3 of ‘the
Story’.
Young Faith in Christ
Family Fun Night – Bowl with us for a good cause
CBC is now recruiting players for the YFC Family Fun Night,
scheduled for this Friday, January 25 at the Bonne
Terre Family
Fun Center Family
Fun Center 7:00 p.m. and have the lanes until 9:00 p.m.
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, February 2 will be our first men’s breakfast for
this year. Larry Hedrick will share his testimony. We will also take time to
hear your thoughts about what these meetings can look like in the future. We
will start it with a breakfast at 8. Come hungry, ready for a good time with
your brothers, be encouraged through a testimony and let’s plan for the
upcoming year together.
Shoe Collection
Donna
Masson (631-3930) reminds you that this Sunday is your last chance to drop off
shoes for the Shoeman. Proceeds of shoe sales will go towards community
betterment.
Understanding your emotions
Prayer & Praise
Requests Individuals:
Norm Smith - health.
Pat Mason – continual recovery;
Larry Hedrick - flu
Church Calendar:
Wednesday, January 23
6. 30 p.m. Prayer
7.00 p.m. Bible Study
Thursday, January 24
Friday, January 25
7.00 p.m. Family Fun night for Young Faith in Christ, Family
Fun Ctr, Bonne Terre
Saturday, January 26
Sunday, January 27
9.30 - Sunday School with Al & Jan Gainer - Galatians
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: Gwen
Snacks/clean up: Berg
Children’s Church – Velma/Larry
Call to Worship/Missions Moment: Smith Family: Randy &
Etta Bose
Wednesday, January 30
6.30 Prayer Meeting
7.00 Bible Study
Mark Your
Calendars:
Saturday, February 2
1.00 p.m. Women’s Tea
Sunday, February 3
Saturday, February 9 "Single
Focus" Conference; 8-4 Solid Rock Family Church Farmington
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