October 9, 2013

Dear Covenant family,

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" 1 Cor 15:55

 

Where is God when life hurts? Why does God allow bad things to happen? In Chapter 26 of ‘the Story’ we will respond to this question through the eyes of Peter who had an amazing encounter with the Savior – right when life hurt and bad things happened. It changed him and his outlook forever. In preparation for Sunday please read Chapter 26.

 

Together – this Friday, October 11; 6-8 p.m.

Coming up this Friday: our next visionary meeting. We will continue the process that we started during our weekend of prayer and fasting – seeking God’s direction and blueprint for our church. He has a unique calling and purpose for this congregation. We want to be in the Center of His Will. I would ask you to remember this important day in PRAYER! We will start at 6 with supper and hope to end at 8 p.m. Open to all church members and those that have been attending CBC for 6 months or more. We will be looking at the harvest field all around us and seeking God on how to respond.  ‘Look, I tell you, open your eyes and observe that the fields are ready for harvesting now. – John 4:35

 

Volleybal League Possibility – Would you be interested in putting a team together?

First Baptist Church in Farmington has opened up their newly constructed Family Life Center Building for the community and are in the beginning stages of starting a co-ed volleyball league on Tuesday and/or Thursday nights.  If you’d be interested in potentially helping to put a church team together for this or participate in this individually, please contact Marco.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Al & Jan Gainer had a break-in in their home yesterday and lost property. Pray for God’s Grace in this loss. We may give you an opportunity to help them this Sunday.

Kari will be making a trip to Florida to teach language learning to future missionaries - leaving this Sunday for 10 days with Grace and Clarissa. Pray for fruitful ministry and for Marco and the boys to survive.....

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

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, October 9

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

 

Friday, October 11

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

 

6-8 p.m. ‘Together’ Vision Time – further implementation of Prayer Weekend

 

Sunday, October 13

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

10.45 – Service – ‘the Story Ch. 26

 

 

• Snacks/Clean Up - Slater
• Children’s Church - Crystal
• Nursery: Britany/Misty

 

Monday,  October 14

6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 

 

Tuesday, October 15

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

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

 

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

 

 

 

Church Calendar:

 

 

Wednesday, October 9

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

 

Friday, October 11

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

 

6-8 p.m. ‘Together’ Vision Time – further implementation of Prayer Weekend

 

Sunday, October 13

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

10.45 – Service – ‘the Story Ch. 26

 

 

• Snacks/Clean Up - Slater
• Children’s Church - Crystal
• Nursery: Britany/Misty

 

Monday,  October 14

6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 

 

Tuesday, October 15

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

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

 

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