Dear Covenant family,
‘As a
mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted
over Jerusalem. When you see this, your heart will rejoice and you will
flourish like grass’ – Is 66:13
When I grew up in
Holland a sermon called ‘the Father Heart of God’ affected our nation. Instead
of a God who would send fire down from heaven on your smallest mistake or
misstep, He was portrayed as a loving Father, desiring a relationship with his
people. A book was written that pictured a dad and son sitting together in a
comfortable recliner. God wanted to be an intimate friend. It impacted my life.
But how about a sermon on ‘the Mother Heart of God?’. Have you ever heard one?
Isaiah sure seems to think about God in that way as well.
In Chapter 16 of
‘the Story’ the ‘mess’ seems to be getting bigger. The northern Kingdom is
carried away in exile and the Syrian army lays siege of Jerusalem. The prophet
Isaiah prophecies the exile for the southern Kingdom also. He talks about God’s
wrath and coming judgment. It isn’t pretty. And that’s where the mother heart
of God comes in: Isaiah prophecies that it won’t end with Gods judgment. God
has a higher plan. An Upper Story. For you! As we honor our mothers this
Sunday, let’s take a closer look at God’s Loving Heart for you – both as a
Father and…… as a mother! Here is what Isaiah says:
Can a mother forget
the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
Though she may forget, I will not forget you! – Is 49:15
In preparation for this Sunday, please read Chapter 16 in ‘the Story’ and for those who
want to ‘dig deeper’ read the book of Isaiah.
Don’t miss ‘God’s Call to
Woman Hood’ at CBC!. Saturday, May
18, 9am – 3 pm . Free to our church family. Sign up in church
lobby or call Bridge
of Hope
June 2: Mini Recital at CBC with Cloe Ware and
Mariah coleman
Sunday, June 2 at
4.00 pm there will be a sacred mini recital at CBC with a reception to follow,
open to the public. All CBC Church family is invited.
Prayer & Praise
Requests Individuals:
Gary Klemp, Shelly Bess, Norm Smith, Mark Carr, Dick &
Gwen Slater – continual recovery
Fred Nasser – looking for a job.
Church Calendar:
Wednesday, May 8
6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
7.00 p.m. Scripture
Memorization
Thursday, May 9
Friday, May 10
Sunday, May 12
Monday, May 13
Women’s Bible Study with Beth
Moore on ‘Patriarchs’ from 6.00 – 8.15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14
Women’s Bible Study with Beth
Moore on ‘Patriarchs’ from 9.00 -11.15 a .m.
Wednesday, May 15
6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
7.00 p.m. Scripture
Memorization
Saturday, May 18, 9 a .m to 3
p.m.
God’s Call to Womanhood at
CBC. Free for CBC church family. Sponsored by Bridge of Hope
Nursery: Britney/Misty
Cookies/clean up: Carr
Children’s Church: Larry
Call to Worship/Missions Moment: Velma- YFC
Grounds Upkeep May: Bill B & Sam M
Mark Your Calendars:
June 2 - Recital
June 14, 15: Men’s Retreat at 3 Hills Motel, Ozark
Mountains
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