November 6, 2013

Dear Covenant family,

 

But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. – Acts 20:24

I look forward to our vision and planning meeting this Thursday –tomorrow- at 6 pm at CBC. We plan to start by reviewing the various drafts that have been made of our Kingdom Concept – the unique calling of our church, and then hope to continue to look at strategy and measures. Why is this time so important? This week we are reading in ‘the Story’ Chapter 30 that Paul had a very distinctive calling. Everything else he did was derived from Gods Call:  the direction of ministry, choosing of priorities, trials he encountered and sacrifices made. Paul knew his call. It was to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles.

The same applies to us as we look at our unique Kingdom Concept. What is our calling and our Mission? We pray that in the months to come everything we by faith set out to do will be in accordance with a deep understanding of God’s call on our church, guided by His Spirit. And I pray that the same passion that Paul had may become ours as we go through this process: ‘to testify to the gospel of the grace of God’. In preparation for Sunday, please read Chapter 30 in ‘the Story’.

 

Thank you from the Edgar’s

We are so grateful to have been a part of such a special, loving church. Thank you for all the open hearts! The apostle Paul talked of ‘Opening wide your hearts to one another’. This is your gift. Jesus be praised for your love – in Jesus together forever - the Edgars

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Pat van Hoogstraat is safely home and is looking forward to make her appearance at church in the near future. One thing she asks you to remember: no hugs yet, as in her recovery from open back surgery any touching her back is a ‘no – no’ for now.

Norm & Naomi are proud grandparents of Lydia Ruth Wallace, 8lbs, 120z, born to Matt and Kristin Wallace yesterday at 10.14 am.

Mildred Stringer, Mary Janzou, Brad, Sharon Koenig, Norm Smith

Mary Ann from the Manor would like a ride to church on Sunday Morning. If you can help, please contact Naomi (747-6882) to find out details.

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, November 6

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

 

Thursday, November 7

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

 

Friday, November 8

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

 

Sunday, November 10

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

10.45 – Service – ‘the Story’ Ch. 30

• Nominating Committee Meeting immediately after the service.

Growth Goups meet Sunday afternoon/evening:

South – contact John Pierce – 561-3765

Centrall – contact Bill Bratberg – 631-0555

North – contact Bud Masson – 358 -7994

• Snacks/Clean Up – Davis
• Children’s Church - Crystal
• Nursery: Britney/Misty

 

Monday,  November 11

6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 

 

Tuesday, November 12

9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study

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

 

Wednesday, November 13

6. 00 – 6.45 p.m. Intercessory Prayer

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