Dear Covenant family,
‘For the law was given
through Moses, grace and truth came though Jesus Christ’ – John 1:17
Let’s say you are ‘casting your nets’, and are caught up in
a conversation with a colleague at work, a friend at Wal-Mart or a church neighbor
during our community survey. Suddenly they ask the question: So what do you
actually believe? You know you only have a few minutes. What would you say?
This Sunday we will continue our discovery on how to share
the Gospel. Last week we talked about the importance of our personal testimony;
our story of ‘chai’ in the context of the culture that we live in. This week we
look at His Gospel Story, so clearly expressed in John 1. This Sunday, expect some real helpful practical help to ‘always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have’. (1 Peter
3:15) I hope and pray it will be a real help to you as you cast your nets.
This Sunday Evening:
Community Survey & Sharing Time
This Sunday we will go out to our neighbors in the immediate
church community to introduce ourselves and ask if there is anything we can do
for them, or anything we can pray for. This is not an ‘in your face’
evangelism, but an act of love and manifestation of care. Here is our
anticipated schedule:
5.00 pm. Meet at the church. After we assemble our gifts to
the community (plates of cookies) we will pray, give you some instructions and
answer any questions you may have. Those that are going out will be divided in
teams of two, and will be given 5 houses to visit.
5.15. While some of us go out in the community, some will
stay at the church to pray
6.00 (?) – 7.00 Sharing of our experiences of the evening
with one another while we eat together. Please bring some light snacks.
I am praying for Sunday evening and our neighbors. I know God
responds when we move out in obedience. Thank you for expressing your love for
our neighbors and our community!
For those who missed Sunday
School Video ‘St.
John
This Sunday we will continue part 2 of the video ‘St.
John
Sign Up: Meals for
Family Camp and food items for Fall Festival
This Sunday we will begin the sign up for meals for church camp,
and food items that you can bring for the Fall Festival. A list will be
available for each in the lobby.
Scheduled Churches
Participating in Sept 15 Area Camp Meeting/Revival
Please find the list of participating churches in the week
long camp meeting/revival scheduled for next week in your weekly calendar.
‘Cast your Nets’
initiative – looking for pictures for TV video loop in lobby.
The TV has been mounted on the wall. Byron Huebschen is
asking for your help to put together the ‘loop’ DVD. He would like to receive
any pictures that are usable for the slide presentation. Parameters for pictures would be to fit 3
themes. (Know God, Grow Together, Show
the World) Especially interactive type pictures would be good. See Byron or
email him your pictures at huebschen@att.net
Prayer and Praise
Reports:
Naomi Smith – healing leg
Norm Smith, Mildred Stringer, Mary Janzou
‘Cast Our Nets’ – May He continue to lead and direct us.
Church Calendar:
Wednesday, September 10
1.30 p.m. Prayer at the home
of Dick & Gwen Slater, 1156 Adams Road
7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study: ‘The Making of a Godly Man’ - CBC
7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study: ‘The Making of a Godly Man’ - CBC
Thursday, September 11
3.30 p.m. NO Shared Blessings
Bible Study due to staff meetings
Friday, September 12
1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study
Sunday, September 14
9.30 – Sunday School – Video
‘St. John
10.45 – Service – ‘How would
you summarize The Gospel?’ – Series: Gospel of John
5.00 pm Community Survey CBC Neighbors; meet at CBC
Tasks
- Coffee/Clean Up – Bratberg
- Children’s Church – Kari
- Nursery: Naomi
Monday, September 15
6.30 pm. Tent Meeting Memorial United Methodist Church
Tuesday, September 16
6.30 pm. Tent Meeting Memorial United Methodist Church Methodist Church
Wednesday, September 17
1.30 p.m. Prayer at the home
of Dick & Gwen Slater, 1156 Adams Road, Desloge
6.30 pm. Tent Meeting Memorial United Methodist Church – Service led by Nazarene Church
6.30 pm. Tent Meeting Memorial United Methodist Church – Service led by Nazarene Church
Thursday, September 18
6.30 pm. Tent Meeting Memorial United Methodist Church New Heights Church
Friday, September 19
6.30 pm. Tent Meeting Memorial United Methodist Church
Sunday, September 21
9.30 – Sunday School – Guest
Speaker Family Camp
10.45 – Service – Gospel of
John
Growth Groups:
- North:
- Central:
- South: Contact Steve Caldwell (meets bi-weekly)
Tasks
- Coffee/Clean Up – Davis
- Children’s Church – Crystal
- Nursery: Britney/Misty
Mark Your Calendars:
Saturday, September 28
5.00 pm Fall Festival – CBC
Family Camp October 3-5
Family Camp at Pinecrest
Camp, Cherokee Pass
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