September 3, 2014

Dear Covenant family,

 

‘But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His Name’ – John 20:31

 

Do you remember the movie; ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ when the father of the bride proposes a toast for the new couple, wishing them the best in life and prosperity? He exclaims loudly in his toast: ‘L’chaim’ – or: to ‘LIFE’. After that the party truly begins with lots of joy and laughter. This is what John must have had in mind when he wrote about Jesus bringing life. And this is what we must have in mind when we look at presenting Christ to our friends, colleagues and our neighborhood. He didn’t come to condemn, place heavy burdens or make life unbearable, but He came to give us full life (John 10:10) As we look at ‘casting our nets’, both in our personal lives and through a community survey Sunday, September 14, expect to receive some real practical help in the next two weeks about how to present the Gospel as the gift of a full life from the Life Giver! ‘L’chaim’!

 

Thank you for hosting internationals and testimony of one of our guests

A big thank you also to everyone for opening up your home. You all were absolutely awesome! One of our guests shared a powerful testimony this past Sunday with me about how your love impacted her and her husband, drawing them closer to Christ. I can’t wait to share it with you this Sunday. It will encourage you. The Gospel is still the greatest news ever!

 

Sunday School Special

In order to help us prepare for the upcoming sermon series on the Gospel of John

we will be watching a video enactment of the character of the apostle John for the next two weeks. It will enlarge your understanding of this Gospel, as it will help you place the book of John in the context of the time and writer, helping you see it’s meaning so you can transfer and apply it to today’s world.

 

Answer to Prayer: Sept 15 Area Camp Meeting/Revival

We have been praying for unity in our community, for revival and mission. God is answering prayers. CBC is invited to join area churches for a week of tent meetings to promote unity and witness to our community. Tent will be at Memorial United Methodist Church on Karsch Boulevard in Farmington, starting Monday, September 15. Various churches will participate, leading in worship and preaching. All are invited! We give Glory to God for what He is doing.

 

Great Opportunity for ladies: Bible Study Fellowship

This Tuesday at 7 pm will be an opening/welcoming night for Bible Study Fellowship. This is a nation wide interdenominational bible study program that is now available in Farmington, hosted by First Baptist Church. Groups meet weekly. For more information contact Naomi Smith or Jan Gainer.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Dennis, Dick Slater’s son – health concerns

Norm Smith, Mildred Stringer, Mary Janzou

Our internationals friends – that Gods Word would continue to work in their lives

‘Cast Our Nets’ – May He continue to lead and direct us.

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, September 3

1.30 p.m. Prayer at the home of Dick & Gwen Slater, 1156 Adams Road, Desloge
7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study: ‘The Making of a Godly Man’ - CBC

 

Thursday, September 4

3.30 p.m. Shared Blessings Bible Study

 

Friday, September 5

1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study

 

Sunday, September 7

9.30 – Sunday School – Introduction Gospel of John -

10.45 – Service – ‘Chai”; New Series: Gospel John

Growth Groups:

• North: 6 pm; Contact Bud & Donna Masson (631-3930) or Al & Jan Gainer (636-543-1387)
• Central: 5.30 pm Contact Bill & Ann Bratberg (631-0555) or Howard & Linda Davis (756-4154)

Tasks

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

 

Tuesday, September 9

Start Bible Study Fellowship – Opening Night, First Baptist Church, Farmington

 

Wednesday, September 10

1.30 p.m. Prayer at the home of Dick & Gwen Slater, 1156 Adams Road, Desloge
7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study: ‘The Making of a Godly Man’ - CBC

 

Sunday, September 14

9.30 – Sunday School – Introduction Gospel of John, part 2

10.45 – Service – ‘Chai”; New Series: Gospel John

Growth Groups:

• North: 6 pm; Contact Bud & Donna Masson (631-3930) or Al & Jan Gainer (636-543-1387)
• Central: 5.30 pm Contact Bill & Ann Bratberg (631-0555) or Howard & Linda Davis (756-4154)

 

5.00 pm Community Survey CBC Neighbors; meet at CBC

 

Tasks

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

 

Mark Your Calendars:

 

Saturday, September 28

5.00 pm Fall Festival – CBC

 

Family Camp October 3-5

Family Camp at Pinecrest Camp, Cherokee Pass