Covenant News & Reminders - May 29, 2011

This Weekend
I know it is difficult to believe, but Yes, we do have church this weekend. Resurrection Sunday is celebrated every Lord's Day when we gather for His Worship and Praise. I know you may be disappointed, butI will be preaching. Starting with a sermon series on The Apostle's Creed, something we often repeat in our worship services. But how often do you think about how it was originated and used and why? We will begin with I Believe in God.

This is also first Sunday of the month which means that we will gather at the Lord's Table and celebrate His presence as we break bread and drink from the cup. First Sunday also means I CAN food offering for the UCO food pantry. But instead of doing it only on the first week, I want us to receive food all month long. During the month of May, the United Methodist Church is recognizing our call to minister to the poor. Since we already are involved in this vital food pantry ministry, I felt one thing we could different would be to offer needed items all during this month. Thank you for remembering the less fortunate we are called to show the Love of Jesus Christ to.

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Medical Transportation Needed - one of our own needs transportation to Shreveport for a doctor's appointment on Friday May 20th. Please call the church office if you may be able to help with this act of charity.

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Certainly not of last importance - Church Building Plans. Just last evening our Building Committee along with our Finance Committee reviewed our latest draft of plan and we are so close to having a workable, functional, and as economical plan as possible that meets our current needs in addition to providing facility for future growth and ministry.

Look for the most current floorplan and front elevation of the proposed building in the church foyer.I am getting excited and I pray you are too! It is getting closer to being a reality. Be in prayer about how you might help this dream become real.

In His Love and see you this Sunday at Worship
Chris Blanchard