November 19, 2014

Dear Covenant family,

 

Call to Worship: "How can I set this before a hundred men?" his servant asked. But Elisha answered, "Give it to the people to eat. For this is what the LORD says: 'They will eat and have some left over.'" – 2 Kings 4:43

 

We look forward to have Lonnie and Debbie Smith and their two daughters join us this Sunday. They are our missionaries in France. Lonnie will share in Sunday School and during the service. During the service we will also get a sneak preview at our next story in the Gospel John. It’s a story of a little boy who showed up at the Jesus event with only a few loaves of bread. It might look and feel insignificant, yet used mightily by God. Does this sound like you, me and Covenant Bible Church? Come this Sunday to expect to hear encouraging French and local stories how God is reaching out to the world around us, choosing to use ‘little boys’ with ‘small loaves’ – you and me; for His Glory!

 

Thanksgiving Schedule

We will be participating with the larger body of Christ in a Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 25 at Community Christian Church (on Karsch boulevard; 700 N.Carleton ) at 7 pm. Hope you can join us!

There will be no services on Wednesday, November 26^th because of thanksgiving.

 

Help the Hungry Bake Sale

Bake & Bring Goods and/or Bring your wallet and buy goods at the Help the Hungry Bake Sale, Saturday, November 22 from 9-12 at St. Joe’s Catholic Church. Your pastor will be one of many area clergy to bake a cake to be auctioned off around 11.15 am.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Slater family – made it back safe and thanks you for your prayers

Mildred Stringer, Norm Smith

‘Cast Our Nets’ – May He continue to lead and direct us, including follow up after start outreach for teens, follow up with new believers, and Christmas initiatives

Pastors Meeting for Prayer Initiative November 21

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, November 19

1.30 p.m. Prayer at the home of Dick & Gwen Slater, 1156 Adams Road, Desloge

 

Thursday, November 20

6.00 p.m. Shared Blessings Bible Study

 

Friday, November 21

1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study

 

Saturday, November 22

Help the Hungry Bake Sale, St. Joe Catholic Church; Farmington

 

Sunday, November 23

9.30 – Sunday School – Lonnie & Debbie Smith – Missionaries to France

10.45 – Service – Lonnie & Marco

 

• Worship: Pat/Michael/Marco/Kari
• PowerPoint:  Nate van Raalten
• Coffee/Clean Up – Gainer
• Children’s Church – Mike Berg/John Van
• Nursery:  Britney/Misty

 

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)

 

Tuesday, November 25

Bible Study Fellowship, First Baptist Church Farmington

7.00 pm - Community Thanksgiving Service, Christ Community Church, Farmington

 

Wednesday, November 26

NO Services at CBC

 

From Thursday, November 27 - Sunday, November 30

Thanksgiving at Shared Blessings, 11.00 am to 6.00 pm.

 

Sunday, November 30 – Start Advent Season: 1^st Sunday of Advent

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

9.30 - Introduction to CBC Membership class (start  3 week Membership Class)

10.45 - Testimony Service – ‘Emmanuel – God with us’

 

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)
• South: Contact Steve Caldwell or John Pierce

 

Tasks:

                Worship: Marco/Steve/Evie/Michael

• PowerPoint:  Nate van Raalten
• Coffee/Clean Up – Mason
• Children’s Church – John Pierce
• Nursery:  Rebekah Pierce

 

Mark your Calendars:

 

Saturday, December 6

8.00 am - Men’s Breakfast. Testimony: Michael Godfree. Breakfast: Cooking Party at 7am

 

Thursday, December 18

6.00 pm Youth Night at van Raalten’s

 

Sunday, December 21

10.45 - Christmas Service Outreach

 

Wednesday, December 24

5.00 pm Christmas Candle Light Service Outreach