May 7, 2014

Dear Covenant family,

 

‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God for gave you….and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us’ – Ephesians 4:32 and 5:2

 

Mothers are absolutely incredible. From the moment any of us are born they love: willing to change the messiest diaper, picking us up when we make our first fall, cheering us on as we graduate from school and encouraging us to find our place in the world. Did you know that Mothers are much like Christ? Jesus described God’s Love as being like a mother. Think about it: Who of us ‘non-moms’ could ever muster up the amount of love and sacrifice that they give? Who of us would be willing to die a torturing death on the cross for someone else? Let’s focus on His Love this Sunday, made visible to us in moms, as their lives reflect the ultimate love that can be found and lived out in Jesus.

 

Mother’s Day Photo’s – deadline this Friday

It is not too late to turn in your mother’s day photo’s. You have until Friday to do so, and you can email them to byron at bchuebschen@yahoo.com or contact them (747-8366) about dropping of a hard copy of the pictures.

 

Weekend with International Students

We hope to partner with the International Community Church from Columbia on Sunday, August 31 (Labor Day weekend) for a weekend with international students. Like last year, our international friends plan to arrive on Saturday (8/30) for some sight seeing, and will join various host homes later that day/evening. We plan to share worship and a meal together at church. We are looking for host homes for Saturday Night. A sign up sheet will be available later this Summer.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

 

Al Gainer – hernia surgery May 12

Jackie Nasser – hip replacement surgery June 4

Ware family, Norm Smith, Stacey Gainer

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, May 7

1.30 p.m. Prayer at the home of Dick & Gwen Slater, 1165 Adams Road, Desloge
7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study: ‘The Making of a Godly Man’ - CBC

 

Thursday, May 8

7.00 a.m. Pastor Community Prayer (interdenominational) – Bonne Terre

3.30 p.m. - Shared Blessings Homeless Shelter Bible Study

 

Friday, May 9

1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study

 

Sunday, May 11

9.30 – Sunday School – Gospel of Luke with Al & Jan Gainer

10.45 – Mother’s Day – Series: Lit Up Relationships

Growth Groups: none; due to Mother’s Day

 

Tasks:

• Coffee/Clean Up – Mason
• Children’s Church – Crystal
• Nursery: Naomi

 

Monday, May 12

6.00 p.m. Women Bible Study Series with Beth Moore

 

Tuesday, May 13

9.00 a.m. Women Bible Study Series with Beth Moore

6.30 p.m. Baccalaureate, First Baptist Church Farmington

 

Tasks Sunday, May 18

• Coffee/Clean Up – Masson’s
• Children’s Church – Kari
• Nursery: Britney/Misty

 

Saturday and Sunday August 30,31 (Labor Day weekend)

Weekend with International Students from Columbia

 

Family Camp October 3-5

Family Camp at Pinecrest Camp, Cherokee Pass