November 25, 2014

Dear Covenant family,

 

Call to Worship: "What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up”.1 Cor 14:26

 

I look forward to our testimony time this Sunday; our first Advent Sunday for Christmas. Our theme is “Emmanuel – God with us”. Please come prepared to share what God is doing in your life. Please keep it to a maximum of 5 minutes, honoring others who may want to share as well. In order to maximize our time together, you are encouraged to prepare your testimony; you may want to write it down, or ‘rehearse’ it, or prepare it in some other way.  I look forward to this Sunday because of the promise in the verse mentioned above: When we share the Living Bread together, the body will be built up – Jesus grows when we share Him. Look forward to Sunday!

 

Thanksgiving: Community Service Tuesday instead of Wednesday at CBC

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.

 

Start Membership Class this Sunday

This class is open to all who would consider becoming a member of CBC. Class will take place during Sunday School.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Ferguson – our EFree friends, reaching out at the community at Salem Evangelical Free Church- pastors Jeff and Brycen as they lead.

Kay Penfield – sick at home with upper respatory infection and cough.

Matt & Megan Viox & family – passing of grandma, as well as an uncle; dad of 4 cousins who are close friends of the family. Pray for wisdom as they minister to the family.

Dick Slater, Mildred Stringer, Naomi (leg), Norm

‘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

 

Church Calendar:

 

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 due to Thanksgiving

 

From Thursday, November 27 - Sunday, November 30

Thanksgiving Outreach 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

 

Saturday, December 6

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

 

Sunday, December 6 – 2^nd Sunday of Advent

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

9.30 - Introduction to CBC Membership class (#2)

10.45 Service – John Pierce

 

• Worship: Pat/Michael/Marco/Kari
• PowerPoint:  Nate van Raalten
• Coffee/Clean Up – Masson
• Children’s Church – Crystal
• Nursery:  Naomi

 

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)

 

Mark your Calendars:

 

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