Dear Covenant family,
“‘Daniel replied…’but there is a God in heaven who
reveals mysteries’”. Daniel 2:28
It was a warm day in Mexico
Being a Christian is comparable to swimming against the
current. The world around us pulls us the other way. From self-reliance,
indulgence in self focused life, the pull is constantly away from God.
Daniel experienced this pull when he was exiled into Babylon
I am sure you’ve experienced the pull as well – just like I
have. What does it take to stand against the tide? You may be surprised to find out that next to
a strong relationship with God, Daniel also had a ‘band of brothers’ who stood
with him against that tide. Chapter 18 of ‘the Story’ brings us a timely
message as we re-start growth groups and focus on what this upcoming year might
bring for all of us. May we join Daniel in telling the world around us ‘there
is a God in heaven….’, and by doing so beat the tide to arrive safely on shore – just like I did some years ago!
For this Sunday, please read Chapter 18 in ‘the Story’ (Daniel 1-3 and
Jeremiah 29-31)
Kick Off ‘the Story’
this Sunday;
- Sunday
School Story Overview with John Pierce and Bill Bratberg
- Family
Style Service with skit, puppets – Byron and Crystal Huebschen
- Potluck
Lunch & Kick off for growth
group
This Sunday we plan to kick off of ‘the Story’ by hearing an
overview of the previous 17 chapters during Sunday School, followed by a family
style worship service and potluck lunch afterwards. All three growth groups
(North, Central and South) plan to meet during and after lunch. Each group will
give a short description of their group. If you are not currently part of a
growth group you are invited to join one that day. Not sure if a growth group
is for you? We encourage you to still simply participate this Sunday only – you
are under no obligation to stay committed to that group. We just look forward
to have as many from our church family there that day; no strings attached!
Last but not least: there will be a Carrot Cake Competition for desert.
Sign Up Host Home
International Students
Thank you for all those that have signed up to be a host
home for the international students that will join us August 18. There is still
room for you to sign up this Sunday. Please plan to pick up your guests at 6.30 p.m. on Saturday, enjoy dinner with them
at your home and join us for our Sunday Service with potluck lunch afterwards.
Information on the number and nationalities of our guests will be available in
the church lobby.
Prayer & Praise
Requests Individuals:
Health: Norm Smith, Mildred Stringer
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, August 18 – Weekend with International Students from
Columbia
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 7th Street
Sunday, August 25 – Mission Emphasis
Sunday School Japan
Saturday, September 7 – (re) start Men’s Breakfast
Sunday, September 8 – Annual Evie Potluck Dinner – 5.30 p.m.
Friday, October 5 at 7 pm
until Sunday, October 9th – p.m. Family Weekend at PineCrest
Christian Camp in Cherokee Pass.
Church Calendar:
Wednesday, August 7
6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
Friday, August 10
1.30 p.m. Bible Study - St. Francois Manor
Sunday August 11
9.30 - Sunday School- John Pierce and Bill Bratberg
– Recap of ‘the Story’
Nursery: Naomi
Cookies/clean up: Gainer
Children’s Church: Kari
Wednesday, August 14
6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer
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