Showing posts with label methodism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label methodism. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Mid-Week Update

Dear Covenant Family-

Wednesday
9:30am - Explorers Bible Study
5:00pm - Hand Bell Choir
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:15pm - Children's Ministry Program
6:15pm - Bible Study- Living the Lord's Prayer: Forgiveness and Lead us Not into Temptation. We only have two weeks of Wednesday Night Dinner and Studies left for the Spring, so don't miss.

Thursday
8:30am - Men's Bull Session: we will be taking a break during the summer, so men come on out and give your opinion and how we right the wrongs. If that won't work, come out and drink some coffee.

Saturday
7:00pm - Graduation Dinner Celebration

Sunday
Rev. Byron and Ken did an outstanding job. I missed you and can't wait to see you this coming Sunday. My message - God's Direction for Life Surviving the Storms. We will have Holy Communion, which means it is the first Sunday. A time we are able to bring our I CAN food offering for UCO  food pantry.

Also, Sunday will also be the last Club 456. Jerry and Leigh Nugent have done an outstanding job with the program. In the fall, it will change direction, but I hope all the kids and parents are able to come out and thank the Nugents for a JOB WELL DONE!

Finally, Sunday we will have confirmation class for our teens who are ready to profess faith and join the Christian church. We will do this at the Sunday School Hour. Look for notices.

I will also be leading a class on Methodism for adults, as we look at the Methodist History, our beliefs and practice, as well as look at Covenant church. Join me for this three week study during Sunday School Hour. 

Just one more message, Melissa Bowen has done an excellent job as the interim Children's Ministry Director, and has some plans for the future, but wishes to turn this over to someone called by God who is willing to help us make disciples of Jesus Christ out of our children. Please let Melissa or I know if you would like to discuss the possibility of you answering God's call for this part time pay, full time service, and very important ministry.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Midweek Reminders - May 4, 2011

Ramblings from the Pastor-

Praise be to God from Whom all Blessings Flow! Our nation may take a collective sigh of relief that the Mastermind to our 9/11 tragedy has met justice and now will answer to his maker for his deeds. Yet, we continue to pray and work towards a peace among our peoples, by working toward the spreading of God's Kingdom. I praise God for President Obama's willingness to allow the US Navy Seals to do their work. May we continue to lift our President and all our troops in prayer so that they may do the Godly Thing.

Praise be to God the local boy scout troop was found unharmed and will have stories to tell their grandchildren for years to come. Thank the Lord for having men and young men prepared to face obstacles as SCOUTING program does.

The Waters are arising! Pray for wisdom for the Army Corp of Engineers as they make decisions on how to manage the rising waters in the Mississippi with the least amount of damage done. Some families will make sacrifices so a larger number of families won't lose their homes. May God grant them peace with these decisions and resources to recover.

Wednesday 
8:00am - Pilates Exercise Class
9:30am - The Explorers Bible Study
5:00pm - Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:15pm - Children's Music Ministry
6:20pm - Holy Communion and Prayer
6:30pm - New Study - Walking Where Jesus Walked - a new video study. Tonight we're looking at the culture of Jesus and how it impacted his message - 6:30-7:15pm.

Sunday - May 8th - Mother's Day
Free Gifts for all the Ladies in church.
New Sermon Series: The Apostle's Creed: I Believe in God, Father Almighty Creator of Heaven & Earth
UCO Food Pantry - I CAN offering all month - please let us fill their pantry so others can eat.
Remember UMCOR offering for Alabama and S/e USA Tornado victim.

Starting This Sunday
A new class on Methodism if you would like to learn more about our denominational family - our history, our beliefs, our practices, then join the pastors for a four week study, May 8, 15, 22, 29 - please email me chris@covenantum.org to register. During the Sunday school hour. Meeting place to be determined.

See you in worship,
Chris Blanchard