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
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
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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