Dear Covenant family,
Call to Worship: "And
the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to
reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”2 Timothy 2:2
We have been praying for young families and individuals to
come to CBC. You can see that God has started to answer our prayers! I believe
it’s time for our next step: the Bible calls us to make room for them in our
midst so they can exercise their gifts in our common call to reach out to all generations.
We are so excited to have John Pierce share with us this Sunday in our 2nd
Sunday of Advent. He may be bringing some of his siblings with him as well to
help with special music. And then this Saturday, during Men’s Breakfast, another
‘young man’, Nathan Ballard will share his testimony. I plan to be there for
both times - look forward to it!
Remainder Advent
Schedule:
During the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 14, we
will have a ‘regular’ service with Marco. Wanda Pruett hopes to bring us Special
Music. Our Family Christmas Service is to take place on the 4th
Sunday of Advent, December 21. Participants in the Christmas Play are
practicing after church the next few Sundays. We’ll end our Christmas Season
with a Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, Dec 25 at 5 pm .
Bed sheets needed for
Christmas Family Service
Byron asks for bed sheets to help set up the Christmas play
decorations. He is looking for white, brown, or tan sheets. They don’t have to
be ‘new’. If you have any, please bring them this Sunday. They can be returned
to you after the service on the 21st.
Men’s Breakfast this
Sunday at 8, calling all c(r?)ooks & friends to join us at 7
Come at 8 for the program and/or earlier to have fun cooking
up a storm! Marco will bring the eggs, bacon and other goodies. We will cook
them together at 7 in
order for us to eat at 8.
Christmas Concerts in
our Community
Looking for a Christmas Concert? Naomi passed on a few good
options:
December 7, Sunday , 6:30pm
Berry Brothers, Memorial United Methodist, Farmington
December 14, Sunday, 6pm
Book of Ruth, 3 women and guitarist. Memorial United Methodist – good
references for this group.
December 12, Friday, 7pm ,
MAC choirs with community choir performing: “GLORIA”, 1st Baptist
Church Farmington
Prayer and Praise
Reports:
Randy Stringer lost his 60 year old brother this past Sunday
– The family would appreciate your prayers. Randy asks: please no visits or
phone calls as Mildred’s health in this situation is fragile, concerned that
too much attention might actually harm her. Prayer is what they are asking for.
Burial on Saturday in St. Louis
Dick Slater – still not feeling well after their trip,
Mildred Stringer, Naomi, Kay Penfield.
‘Cast Our Nets’ – May He continue to lead and direct us
especially with Christmas
Flu victims – including your pastor’s family (who seems
almost through it)
Church Calendar:
Tuesday, December 2
Bible Study Fellowship, First Baptist Church Farmington
Wednesday, December 3
1.30 p.m. Prayer at the home
of Dick & Gwen Slater, 1156 Adams Road
7.00 p.m. CBC - Men’s Bible
Study – ‘the Making of a Godly Man’
Thursday, December 4
6.00 p.m. Shared Blessings
Bible Study
Friday, December 5
1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study
Saturday, December 6
Sunday, December 7 – 2nd 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
Practice Christmas Play after
service
- Worship: Pat/Michael/Marco/Kari
- PowerPoint: Nate van Raalten
- Coffee/Clean Up – Masson
- Children’s Church – Crystal
- Nursery: Naomi
Growth Groups:
- North:
- Central:
Sunday, December 14 –
3rd Sunday of Advent
9.30 – Sunday School – Al
& Jan Gainer – Gospel of Luke
9.30 - Introduction to CBC
Membership class (#3)
10.45 – Service – Marco van
Raalten; ‘The humble servant’
Practice Christmas Play after
service
Growth Groups:
- North:
- Central:
- South: Contact Steve Caldwell or John Pierce
Tasks:
Worship: Marco/Steve/Evie/Michael
- PowerPoint: Nate van Raalten
- Coffee/Clean Up – Smith
- Children’s Church – Kari van Raalten
- Nursery: Gwen Slater/Kevin/J
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
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