February 6, 2013

Dear Covenant family,

 

It was perhaps the greatest opportunity ever.  God tells Moses that he wants to come to his people and dwell right in the middle of their camp.  Not on the outskirts.  But right in the middle of where they were living.

 

You might wonder, “What preparations would a people need to make for God to live in their midst?”  Would it be like getting ready for weekend guests or someone special coming to dinner? You feel compelled to make sure your home looks as good as possible.

 

God anticipated the question and told Moses what needed to be in place for his coming.  Moses was given the blueprints for the building of the Tabernacle.  It’s a big word for “tent.” It would be a place where sins would be atoned for and where Gods Presence would dwell. But he also wanted them to be close to each other. He gave them Ten Commandments concerning relationships. In seeing these relationships of love it was God’s desire that people would come to know Him too.

 

Today, God still desires to ‘tabernacle’ in the hearts of people who draw near to him. You are called to become the living proof of His Presence in your life, and as you relate to others and in your testimony to the world around you. Come and find out this Sunday how hosting His tabernacle could be your greatest opportunity ever!

 

In preparation for Sunday, please read Chapter 5 of ‘the Story’.

 

Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 10^th we will have our annual meeting – immediately following our service. I look forward to share with you what God has done in our midst. Expect various reports and also the presentation of the possibility for a church wide weekend get away the first weekend of October in cooperation with Christ Community Church (E Free in St.Louis) at Pinecrest Camp in Cherokee Pass. All are invited for the meeting.

 

Scrap booking

Scrap booking this Saturday from 10-4 at CBC

 

Men’s Planning Meeting

There will be a planning meeting to help us start a weekly men meeting this Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. – immediately following the prayer and Bible Study. We are looking at using the book ‘The Making of a Godly Man’ by John Trent and would welcome your input on what these men meetings could look like. All interested in this are welcome.

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

Norm Smith - health.

Mildred Stringer – health

Ike – friend of Jackie Nesser

Byron’s sister Kim – recovery from surgery

 

Church Calendar:

 

Thursday, February 7

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

 

Friday, February 8

1.30 Bible Study St. Francois Manor

 

Saturday, February 9

10.00 – 4.00 p.m. Scrapbooking

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

 

Sunday, February 10

9.30 a.m. CBC Membership Class

9.30 a.m.  Sunday School with Al & Jan Gainer - Galatians

10:45 a.m. Service – The Story, Chapter 5

Annual Meeting immediately following the service.

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: Naomi

Snacks/clean up: Carr

Children’s Church: Kari

Call to Worship/Missions Moment: Dick & Gwen Slater

 

Wednesday, February 13

9:15 a.m. - “Moms In Touch” meeting at Snipits Salon; 915-9388

6. 30 p.m. Prayer

7.00 p.m. Bible Study

7.30 p.m. Planning Meeting Men’s Bible Study