Dear Covenant family,
When someone keeps telling you to
“be strong and courageous,” you might suspect you are up against something
big. And the Israelites were.
About to enter the land that had
been promised them 600 years before, they had a giant-sized task awaiting
them. Literally. Forty years earlier ten spies had come back
and told the Israelites that there was no way they could take this land. Fear
took them and the nation Israel Israel
My guess is you have a few giants
in your life too. Some uphill battles
that appear insurmountable. A task
demanding more than you think you have to give.
One too many things on your “to do” list than you have the time or
energy to do. Unemployment is staring you down.
Depression has a grip on you.
Bills have raided your bank account and left it empty. An illness hovers in your life like a
threatening storm. You’d rather just run
and wander.
Instead, be strong and courageous. You have a Joshua that will lead the
way. The New Testament equivalent of the
name “Joshua” is “Jesus.” And he has
promised to be with you always (Matthew 28:20).
Jesus knows how to lead you
through battles. He had a few of his own
while he was on this earth. Enemies
attacking him with accusations (Mark 3:22 ). No home and no bed (Luke 9:58 ). Crowds and
expectations pressing in on him (Luke 8:45 ). The religious establishment eventually
insuring he was sentenced to a brutal death. (Mark 15:14 ).
Yet he took on the most barbaric
giant there is, death, and lived to tell about it. He can help you do the same. You need only be strong and courageous in
your faith.
In preparation for Sunday, please read Chapter 7 of ‘the
Story’. For those desiring further research: the complete story of this chapter
can be found by reading the book of Joshua.
Weather Tonight – no cancellation
at this time
At this time we do plan to hold services tonight. We will
let you know by email if any of this changes in the next few hours.
New Format Wednesday
Night
Our Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting will start at 6.00 pm (instead of 6.30). We will take a 15
minute break at 6.45 to regroup for our men’s bible study or Scripture
Memorization. Changes were made during last Wednesday’s Prayer meeting when we all
discussed how to incorporate new initiatives on Wednesday night.
Prayer & Praise
Requests Individuals:
Recovery from flu season: Blaine & Jennifer, Caleb &
Tina and kids, Stringer family
Gary and Nancy – health and doctor’s wisdom
Norm Smith, Ike (Jackie’s friend) - health
Church Calendar:
Wednesday, February 20
6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
7.00 p.m. Scripture
Memorization
Thursday, February 21
Friday, February 22
Sunday, February 24
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 , at Bill & Ann Bratberg, call 631-0555 for
location
Nursery: Britney/Misty
Cookies/clean up: Gainer
Children’s Church: Crystal
Call to Worship/Missions Moment: Donna or Sam – International Community Church
Mark Your Calendars:
March 2 – Men’s Breakfast – 8.00 am
March 4,5 – May 13,14: Women’s
Bible Study (Monday pm &Tuesday am) Beth Moore on ‘Patriarchs’
March 31 – Easter
May - First Weekend in May –
Men’s Retreat at 3 Hills Motel, Ozark
Mountains
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