February 7, 2014

Dear Covenant family,

 

Weather and Services:

Our Vision and Planning meeting for tonight has been cancelled. Highway D still has some large icy/snowy spots. We don’t want to endanger anyone driving in the evening with black ice.

Put your snow boots on for this Sunday! It may be hard to clear our parking lot of snow completely, but the roads leading to the church should be fine, pending any unexpected snow showers….. Valet Parking is available, and a snow free path around the church has been cleared to help you walk to and from your vehicle. So we do hope to meet again – Lord Willing!

This past Sunday we welcomed about 15 brave travelers with the ice and had a good time sharing and praying with one another. Thanks to all those who made it.

 

Hope to see you all this Sunday. Here is a reminder of our theme:

 

 ‘I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened that you may know the hope to which he has called you’ – Eph 1:17,18

 

It’s time for a heart-warming subject in this cold weather, so let’s continue our series: ‘Build your House on the Rock’. We have said So Long to: Insecurity (week 1),  Condemnation (wk 2) and Selfishness (last week). This Sunday we will say goodbye to ‘hopelessness’. You can find hopelessness in many shapes and forms in our society today, but it often boils down to a life without the Presence, Hope and Power of Christ. Experiencing Him in your life makes all the difference, for nothing is impossible with God! He wants to make your life Rock Solid! Look forward to see you Sunday.

 

Youth Weekend

There will be a ‘Disciple Now’ youth weekend Friday and all day Saturday February 14 & 15 at Farmington First Baptist Church for youth Grade 7 & up with Marco as guest speaker. Great opportunity for any youth! You can sign up for this weekend by contacting Marco or First Baptist Church.

 

Prayer and Praise Reports:

Kim – Byron’s sister

Jackie Nasser thanks you all for your prayers, is in continual recovery

James & Jennifer Wade – favor application process health benefits

Mary Ann at St. Francois Manor – pain in her side.

Norm Smith, Mildred Stringer

 

Church Calendar:

 

Friday, Feb 7

1.30 St. Francois Manor Bible Study

 

Sunday February 9

9.30 – Sunday School – Gospel of Luke - Gainers

10.45 – Sermon Series: ‘Build your house on the Rock’ #4 – ‘So Long, Hopelessness’.

Growth Goups meet Sunday afternoon/evening:

South – contact John Pierce – 561-3765

Central – contact Bill Bratberg – 631-0555

North – contact Bud Masson – 358 -7994

 

• Coffee/Clean Up – Bratberg
• Children’s Church – Kari
• Nursery: Britany/Misty

 

Wednesday, February 12

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

7.00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study – ‘the Making of a Godly Man’ - CBC

 

Sunday, February 16^th

 

Tasks:

• Coffee/Clean Up – Davis
• Children’s Church – Larry
• Nursery: Britney/Misty

 

Saturday, March 8^th

Women’s Meeting