April 10,2013

Dear Covenant family,

 

Have you ever messed up ‘royally’?

 

I opened the door and heard little feet run away from me – as fast as they could. Having been in the parenting business for a few years, I knew something was up….. I followed the trail, and huddled up in a corner - hands covering a face in shame - I found my child. I did some ‘investigating’ and we resolved the situation. Apologies and hugs followed.

 

We all deal with shame and sin, since none of us are perfect. Yours may be sins of long ago, or recent imperfections you are facing. Chapter 12 of ‘the Story’ gives us an intimate look at the life of David when he messed up ‘royally’. Adultery, murder, lying, abuse of power – they were all there. Yet the Bible doesn’t end David’s life story there. David didn’t get disqualified. The Story of God and David continued in both difficulty and beauty: The conceived young child died, causing much harm, while out of this ‘adulterous’ relationship another son was later conceived who became heir to the throne.

 

How do we deal with sin in our life? Maybe it’s not about whether you fall, but how you get up. David fell ‘royally’, but also got up ‘royally’. How does that apply to you dealing with the imperfections in your life? I pray this Sunday will inspire you to take a fresh look at your ‘getting up’, since we know a God who majors in turning our ashes into Glory!

 

In preparation for this Sunday, please read Chapter 12 in ‘the Story’.

 

Visit Jim and Erin Wyly – missionaries supported by CBC

This Sunday we will have Jim and Erin Wyly with us. They will share during the Sunday School time and also during our missions moment.

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

Gwen Slater – is at home, recovering. Please continue to pray that this blood clot will dissolve. Gwen appreciates all the love, flowers, prayers, meals and visits from all of you.

Pat van Hoogstraat – back

Nancy and Gary Klemp – Gary - cancer

Shelly Bess – recovery from surgery.

James Ware, Fred Nasser – looking for a job.

Mark Carr, Norm Smith – healing and recovery

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, April 10 (cancelled due to weather)

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

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study

7.00 p.m. Scripture Memorization

 

Thursday, April 11

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

 

Friday, April 12

1.30 Bible Study St. Francois Manor

3.00 Bible Club Fredericktown

 

Sunday, April 14

9.30 a.m. Sunday School – Jim Wyly

10.45 a.m. The Story – Chapter 12

 

Monday, April 15

Women’s Bible Study with Beth Moore on ‘Patriarchs’ from 6.00 – 8.15 p.m.

 

Tuesday, April 16

Women’s Bible Study with Beth Moore on ‘Patriarchs’ from  9.00 -11.15 a.m.

 

Nursery: Britney/Misty Stringer

Cookies/clean up: van Raalten

Children’s Church: Kari

 

Mark Your Calendars:

May 3,4  – Men’s Retreat at 3 Hills Motel, Ozark Mountains

 

Bridge of Hope seminars:

April 20 – Marriage Seminar  9am -3pm at Serenity Hospice Care, MAC College Campus, Park Hills. $40/person

May 18 – God’s Call to Womanhood, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at CBC. Free for CBC church family.