August 21, 2013

Dear Covenant family,

 

‘And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?’ – Esther 4:14

 

As we prepare for Chapter 20 in ‘the Story’, looking at the life of Queen Esther, this song ‘for such a time as this’ by Wayne Watson says it well:

 

Now, all I have is now
To be faithful, to be holy and to shine
Lighting up the darkness
Right now, I really have no choice
But to voice the truth to the nations
A generation looking for God

 

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will, whatever it is

For such a time as this
For now and all the days He gives
I am here, I am here and I am His
For such a time as this

 

You, do you ever wonder why
Seems like the grass is always greener
Under everybody else's sky
But right here, right here for this time and place
You can live a mirror of His mercy
A forgiven image of grace

 

Can't change what's happened till now
But we can change what will be
By living in holiness
That the world will see Jesus

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will, whatever it is

For such a time as this
For now and all the days He gives
I am here, I am here and I am His
For such a time as this

Listen Online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXcJUIAJNW0

Thank you for hosting our International Students

A big thank you for showing the love of Christ to our 30 some international students this past Sunday. Your hospitality, love, food and reaching out was a blessing to them. We love your feedback on this weekend as we develop our partnership with ICC.

Meet ‘new’ missionaries - Mission Opportunity this Sunday

We look forward to have John & Jo Beth Lee with us this Sunday during our Sunday School time (entire hour) and during the missions moment in the main service as they prepare to serve in Japan as missionaries with the EFree Church.

 

Church weekend at Pinecrest

This will be the first of several announcements on our Family Camp at Pinecrest Camp in Cherokee Pass from Friday, October 4 @ 7 p.m. to Sunday, Oct 6 (p.m.). We will be joining Christ Community Church (EFree) from St. Louis who have been doing this for many years.

What will we be doing?

There will be a guest speaker for the main sessions, as well as plenty of opportunities for fun and interaction. There will be a children program also.

Can I stay there overnight and/or commute?

Yes, you have the option to either camp (tent $15/day. RV $25/day), rent a room (from $85-105; includes meals) or commute.

What is the cost for meals? Meals are $8/adult per meal $4/child (ages 4 - 11). $40 should cover your five meals for the weekend.

How do I sign up? We will have a sign up sheet in the lobby.

 

Prayer & Praise Requests Individuals:

Health: Norm Smith

Byron Huebschen’s sister Kim – cancer has been found in lungs.

Wisdom for leadership and implementation with the annual plan for CBC.

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, August 21

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

7.00 p.m. ‘The making of a Godly Man’ - Men’s Bible Study

 

Friday, August 24

1.30 p.m. Bible Study - St. Francois Manor

 

Saturday, August 24

Healing from Past Experiences (sexual abuse);  9:30am to 2:30pm. Lunch is included, childcare is available. RSVP 573-431-6001. Location: Esther Baptist Church, 412 7^th Street, Park Hills

 

Sunday August 25

9.30  -  Sunday School- Mission Emphasis Sunday School Japan (John & Jo Beth Lee)

10.45 a.m. ‘For such a time as this’ – the Story, Chapter 20

 

Nursery: Naomi

Cookies/clean up: Smith

Children’s Church: Larry

July Lawn Care: Randy Bose and Fred Nasser

 

Wednesday, August 28

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

7.00 p.m. ‘The making of a Godly Man’ - Men’s Bible Study

 

Saturday, September 7 – (re) start Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, September 8 – Annual Evie Potluck Dinner – 5.30 p.m.

Friday, October 4 at 7 pm until Sunday, October 6th – p.m. Family Weekend at PineCrest Christian Camp in Cherokee Pass.