October 16,2013

Dear Covenant family,

When you get older, someone else will lead you… John 21:18

 

Preaching on the Resurrection feels strange in the Fall, as the celebration of New Life seems to fit the Easter Season of the Spring so well. But have you looked outside and seen the many leaves that change color? We’ve got quite a spectacle in our backyard, and my guess is you’ve probably enjoyed the same. Each leaf is beautifully changed to reflect bright red, yellow or (yes!) orange. This Sunday we will follow Peter’s ‘color change’  from where we left him last Sunday when he denied Christ and ‘wept bitterly’, to change colors to a man God was about to use in an incredible way. Wouldn’t you want to be used by God like Peter? For this Sunday, please Read Chapter 27 in ‘the Story’ and join us this Sunday to find out that a Resurrection Sermon in the Fall makes sense.  It’s time for your color change!

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Gwen Slater made it through cateract surgery fine this Tuesday, and passed ‘inspection’ at the hospital this morning. She thanks you for your prayers.

Kari van Raalten – teaching 15 missionaries in training in Florida about language learning; plans to return by the middle of next week. Marco will be working more from home this week as he is taking care of the two boys; the  girls being gone with Kari. Please feel free to call Marco on his cell if you need assistance: 366-0787

Health: Kim (Byron’s sister) – chemo; Norm Smith, Dick Slater, Jan Gainer

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, October 16

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

 

Friday, October 18

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

 

Sunday, October 20

9.30 – Sunday School – “Romans” with Al & Jan Gainer

10.45 – Service – ‘the Story Ch. 27

 

• Snacks/Clean Up – van Raalten
• Children’s Church - Larry
• Nursery: Naomi

 

Monday,  October 21

6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 

 

Tuesday, October 22

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

2.30 p.m.– Alpha Course at ‘Shared Blessings’ in Bonne Terre

 

Wednesday, October 23

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

 

Saturday, November 2

8.00 - Men’s Breakfast at CBC

 

Friday, November 8

‘Together’ Planning & Vision Meeting; 6-8 p.m. at CBC