April 24, 2013

Dear Covenant family,

 

Did you know your actions can have a ripple effect on those around you?

 

Clint Eastwood’s film Invictus tells the story of how Nelson Mandela used the South African rugby team to help heal a nation divided by apartheid. The rejection and separation of races ran deep. Not many believed it could ever be overcome. Nelson did. In one scene of the movie he explains to a team member, “Reconciliation starts here.  Forgiveness starts here.”  He knew his actions would have a ripple effect on those around him.  Eventually the blessing of that “ripple” washed across the nation.

 

King Rehoboam made some bad decisions, but it all started with his father Solomon’s actions that divided the kingdom.  He forsook the one true God and chased after other “gods,” he neglected to serve the people and instead forced them to work harder, and he was focused on himself, as reflected in his accumulation of wives, gold, and horses in direct disobedience to God’s counsel.  His son Rehoboam was living out consequences of those decisions and actions.

 

Learn from Solomon’s mistake.  Love God first.  Follow Him with an undivided heart. Love others.  And serve those that do not yet know God.  You will be surprised to see how far your ripple will travel.

 

In preparation for this Sunday, please read Chapter 14 in ‘the Story’ and for those who want to ‘dig deeper’ read 1 Kings 12-16 and 2 Chronicles 10-17

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

Gary (& Nancy) Klemp – Gary’s recovery has been remarkable. Hernia surgery this Thursday morning at 7.30 a.m. also. Expected to be home later this week if recovery continues to go well.

Gwen Slater – blood clot recovery and further testing and doctor appointments.

Pat van Hoogstraat – back

Shelly Bess – recovery from surgery.

James Ware, Fred Nasser – looking for a job.

Mark Carr, Norm Smith – healing and recovery

Andrew & Kara (Shelly’s son) – pregnancy issues

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, April 24

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 25

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

 

Friday, April 26

1.30 Bible Study St. Francois Manor

 

Sunday, April 28

9.30 a.m. Sunday School – Gainer’s

10.45 a.m. The Story – Chapter 14

 

Monday, April 29

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

 

Tuesday, April 30

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

 

Wednesday, May 1

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

 

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

Friday, May 3

Arrival: between 5 and 6 pm

6.00 – Supper – ‘Ozark Delight’ by Bill Bratberg and Sam Mason

7.30 - Testimony Sam Mason & Discussion time

 

Saturday,  May 4

8.30 – Breakfast ‘Fajitas & Beyond’

9.30 – Testimony John Pierce & Discussion time

10.30 – Fun & Games 

11.30 – Lunch ‘Catch of the Day Before’ – Steve Vollertsen

 

Nursery: Gwen

Cookies/clean up: Berg

Children’s Church: Larry

 

Mark Your Calendars:

Bridge of Hope seminar:

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