February 26, 2015

Dear Covenant family,

 

‘Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.’ – John 12:24

 

After being snowed out last week, we hope to revisit John Chapter 12. The words of martyred missionary Jim Elliott make perfect sense: He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Words very close to Christ’s when he talked about the way to find a full life: You want to find your life? Lose it and you will find it! Here is my Spring prayer: may we, as a church body, discover more of the full meaning of the Gospel during this Lent Season.

The Children Worker Meeting has been rescheduled to March 22

Efforts will be made to have the new sound system set up this Sunday.

 

Winter Weather:

We do hope and expect to have services this Sunday. Some of the snow around the building has been removed – clearing a path to walk on. However, with the somewhat unpredictability of this weekends weather, expect to hear about any changes in services no later than Sunday morning 8 am.

 

Pastor to attend EFCA Conference and Pastor Retreat

Marco plans to leave for a pastor’s conference immediately following the service this Sunday, and will return Friday evening. He will attend the regional EFCA Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, and spend time with 6 other pastors, including Mike Priest for study and fellowship. Pray for a time of refreshment, renewal and revelation of Truth.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Pastor Network – thanks for praying! Had a productive time seeking the Lord together, sharing our lives, planning for a November prayer time and sharing communion.

Byron’s sister Kim – home for hospice. Seriously ill

Dawn (Bill & Ann’s daughter) – cancer, diagnosed as stage 3, Bill and Ann to visit family

Bud Masson’s sister Jackie (63) passed away this past Monday. Pray for comfort

Norm Smith

Casting our Nets – for God to lead and send us in: bible studies in st.francois manor, ste. Genevieve and shared blessings, youth nights, pastors networking, mission trips, Easter Services and other ways as we reach out to the world around us

 

Church Calendar:

 

Thursday, February 26

5.00 – 6.30 Youth Night(s) at van Raalten’s (teen style dinner included)

6.30 –Bible Study at Viox house in Ste. Genevieve

 

Friday, February 27

1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study

 

LENT - Sunday, March 1

9.30 – Sunday School – Al & Jan Gainer – 1 John

10.45 – Service – New Series: ‘Undersold-; #1 –  Ch. 12 Gospel of John

 

Tasks:

• Worship: Megan/Kari/Pat/Michael
• PowerPoint: Nate
• Coffee/Clean Up – Davis
• Children’s Church – John Pierce
• Nursery – Rebekah Pierce

 

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)
• (Young) Families: None this week

 

Wednesday, March 4

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

 

LENT - Sunday, March 8

9.30 – Sunday School – Al & Jan Gainer – 1 John

10.45 – Service ;’Lent Series’ Gospel John, Ch. 13

 

Tasks:

• Worship: Steve/Evie/Michael
• PowerPoint: Nate
• Coffee/Clean Up – Gainer
• Children’s Church – Donna Masson
• Nursery – Naomi Smith

 

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)
• (Young) Families: ‘Parenting with Purpose’ – meet during Sunday School at CBC

 

March 12

6.30 pm, YFC Banquet – Alexander’s in Farmington

 

Saturday, March 21

8 am, Bonne Terre, 5k Fundraiser Shared Blessings – in conjunction with Youth Event @ premises

 

Sunday, March 22

Children Worker Meeting immediately following service.