Thursday, August 13, 2015

August 12, 2015


Dear Covenant family,

 

‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God' - Matthew 5:8

 

I look forward to continue our series on the beatitudes this Sunday, as we look at 'the pure in heart'.

 

Prayer for Spiritual Renewal

The Elders are inviting you to join them to pray for a spiritual renewal at Covenant, spilling out into our community; on Wednesday at 5 p.m.. We are praying for God to move in our midst. All are welcome.

 

'Cast Your Nets' during Labor Day Weekend

Sign up now for a 2 hour shift at our booth at the Desloge Labor Day Picnic for Saturday, September 5, starting 10 a.m. and going until (at least) 6 p.m. We will be using the 'prayer station' strategy, which offers an invitation to anyone that walks by to receive prayer. A training session will be given to those interested in participating on Sunday Morning August 30th during Sunday school time

 

Sunday Morning September 5 is set to be a family style service with puppets, special music, video and a teen segment. This is a great Sunday to 'Cast your Nets'; invite younger people, children, grandchildren, families you know or anyone else that would participate in a service designed for young and old. A gospel invitation will be given

 

We will gear up for our annual Fall Festival, starting at 5 p.m. Sunday evening. More details to follow, but plans are in the making for a puppet show with special lights, some sporting events for youth and some good fun & fellowship

 

Congregational Kick Off Meeting Saturday, September 12

 

A congregational meeting to kick off the new year will take place Saturday, September 12th from 9 a.m. to noon.  We will end our time with lunch. Expect to hear and give your input about an upcoming initiative to reach out to our neighbors and community as well as an introduction to our theme for the year and other relevant issues we need to cover at the start of the year. This is a vital meeting for all. Join us!

 

Other Updates

Women's Ministry: Jan Gainer and Naomi Smith are putting 'feelers' out for a Fall Bible Study. Ladies: Please contact them if interested

Worship Team is set to start meeting monthly

A team is being formed to head up men's ministry.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Norm Smith, Dawn (Bill & Ann's daughter), Kay (heart)

Faye Neves - recovering well at Camelot Nursing Home

Estelle Roberts had minor surgery today at Parkland. She is expected to be back at the Manor today

Dan Judge (former CBC pastor) had successful bypass surgery today.

Pastor meeting for revival - pray for God to unite his church with Him Central

 

Church Calendar:

 

Wednesday, August 12

4.00 p.m. Prayer at the home of Gwen Slater, 1156 Adam Road, Desloge

5.00 p.m. Prayer at the church for spiritual renewal

 

Thursday, August 13

6.30 p.m. ‘James' - Bible Study at Viox Home in Ste. Genevieve

 

Friday, August 14

1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study

 

Sunday, August 16

9.30 - Sunday School - Sam Mason: "Gifts, Fruits and Talents"

10.45 - Service - "Blessed are the pure in heart" - Marco

 

Tasks:

·         Children's Church: Kari van Raalten/Larry Hedrick

·         Nursery: Naomi Smith

·         Coffee/Clean Up - Gainer

·         Worship: Kari (prep), Evie

 

Tuesday, August 18

7.00 p.m. Elder and Deacon Meeting

 

Wednesday, August 19

4.00 p.m. Prayer at the home of Gwen Slater, 1156 Adam Road, Desloge

5.00 p.m. Prayer at the church for spiritual renewal

 

Thursday, August 20

8.00 a.m.  Area Pastor Meeting for Revival

6.30 p.m. ‘James' - Bible Study at Viox Home in Ste. Genevieve

 

Friday, August 21

1.30 p.m. St. Francois Manor Bible Study

 

Sunday, August 23

9.30 - Sunday School - Mike Glunt, Christ Community Church

10.45 - Service - Beatitudes

 

Tasks:

·         Coffee/Clean Up - Mason

·         Children's Church - Matt & Megan Viox

·         Nursery: Donna Masson

·         Worship: Megan (prep), Pat (piano) Rebekah

 

Tuesday, September 1

5.30 Elder Meeting

7.00 Elder & Deacon Meeting

 

September 5,6 - Labor Day Weekend 'Cast Your Nets'

Saturday from 10 a.m. Until (at least) 6 p.m. Prayer Station Booth in Desloge

10.45 - Sunday Service - Family Style

5.00 p.m. Fall Festival at CBC

 

Saturday, September 12

9 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Congregational Kick Off Meeting

 

Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4

Family Camp with Christ Community Church at Pinecrest. Guest Speaker Mike Andrus

 

Sunday, October 11

9.30 - FOCUS time during Sunday school (1 of 2)

Quarterly Meeting immediately following service

 

October 17, 18

Weekend with International Students. Arrival at 6 pm on Saturday. Sunday: Breakfast provided by our guests during Sunday School. International Service at 10.45.

 

 

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