Dear Covenant family,
“Hello, my name is…. And I’m a
recovering atheist’. This may sound like a confession from a local alcoholic’s
anonymous group, but could very well be made in church. In his book ‘The
Christian Atheist – believing in God but living as if He doesn’t exist’ author
Craig Groeschel states that in his own journey he came to realize that he ‘was
a full time pastor, but a part time follower of Jesus Christ’. It happens when
you believe in God,
- But don’t really know him
- But are ashamed of your past
- But aren’t sure he loves you
- But not in prayer
- But don’t think He is fair
- But won’t forgive
- But don’t think you can change
- But still worry all the time
- But pursue happiness at any cost
- But trust more in money
- But don’t share your faith
- But not in his church*
The book of Judges is all about a group of people who
actually lived in the Promised Land, but lived as if their God didn’t exist.
Fear, idolatry and compromise with evil had plagued them and put them right
back into bondage - just like in the days of Egypt
In preparation for Sunday, please read Chapter 8 of ‘the
Story’. For those desiring further research: the complete story of this chapter
can be found by reading the book of Judges.
* Bullet points represent chapters in his book
Men’s Breakfast this
Saturday, March 2
Calling all men: This Saturday at 8 a .m.: Missouri Style Cooking by Larry
Hedrick with home smoked bacon from his Missouri bred hog and a phenomenal
potato dish by Steve Vollertsen, followed by an honest testimony by Nathan
Pruett of his life’s journey with God. Come prepared to share a delicious meal
and enjoy great time with other men.
Start Women’s Bible
Study March 4th
The study is: The Patriarchs by beth moore
evening class: March 4, 2013 , 6 p.m.
- 8:15pm
morning class: March 5, 20133, 9a.m - 11:15am
child care provided voluntary donations
accepted.
workbooks are $15 for those of you who do not have one
already.
contact us with any comments or questions please:
bev hovis
bevter@i1.net
jan gainer
jgainer396@yahoo.com
naomi g smith
nandn19@hotmail.com
YFC Banquet
Come and find out what God is doing through Young Faith in
Christ by being a guest to Dick & Gwen Slater or Marco van Raalten at the
annual fundraising banquet, scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6.30 p.m. in Farmington
Marco to visit E Free
Conference in Des
Moines
Marco will be attending the Evangelical Free Church
Conference in Des Moines , Iowa
Prayer & Praise
Requests Individuals:
Mark Carr – surgery scheduled this Friday at 11 am
Gary and Nancy – praise for answered prayer for Gary
Jennifer – back troubles
Misty – headaches
John Pierce – back trouble and headaches
Kay Penfield – flu
Church Calendar:
Wednesday, February 27
6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study
7.00 p.m. Scripture
Memorization
Thursday, February 28
Friday, February 29
Saturday, March 2
8.00 – Men’s Breakfast –
testimony Nathan Pruett
Sunday, March 3
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
Monday, March 4
Women’s Bible Study with Beth
Moore on ‘Patriarchs’ from 6.00 – 8.15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5
Women’s Bible Study with Beth
Moore on ‘Patriarchs’ from 9.00 -11.15 a .m.
Nursery: Britney/Misty
Cookies/clean up: Bose
Children’s Church: Kari
Call to Worship/Missions Moment: Mark Carr (?)
Mark Your Calendars:
March 29 – Community Good
Friday Service (Ministerial Alliance
March 31 – Easter
May 3,4 – Men’s Retreat at 3 Hills Motel, Ozark Mountains
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