If we remember some of the events of the last year, we saw protests around the nation expressing the unrest with the economy and political systems inability to answer all the “needs” of the people, so we saw “Occupy Wall Street”, “Occupy San Francisco”, etal. That's not what I am talking about now.....nope; just this past week we were given the verbal okay for Covenant family to occupy our new multipurpose facility. At last, Thank God at last, our building program is almost over.....we still have odds and ends to tie together before we have our first function, but we are so happy. Cannot thank you enough for all your support and prayers and generous giving. At our June 23rd Council meeting, we should be able to take action on just how much our debt will be and how much funds we will keep in reserve. Occupy the building! Yeaaaa!
But, that's not really why we built it. Oh, yes, we will have covered dish dinners there, we will have our worship services for our Praise and Worship Service, we will have VBS programs there, we will have Pumpkin Patch field trips there, we will have recreation ther...we will be happy to occupy the space, but the church is not measured by how well we occupy the space but how well we represent Christ to the world. So once again, our facility is only to help us go out and share the gospel, to invite people to join us in our journey, and to make a difference in our world. Occupy yes, but sit and squat and not be moved, never!
On the same subject, we do wish to name our new facility. As I said, I would probably call it the “new” building, until we build another new building. But there are some who believe this new building deserves a name. Larry Tylock and a few others will serve to narrow the choices down, and then it will be presented to the Council for a vote. This is your building, and I hope you will prayerfully consider making a suggestion. We will leave the nomination open through the month of June. Find the box in the church foyer and make your nomination known.
Finally, I write this at the first evening of Annual Conference. Unless I hear anything to the contrary, it is my pleasure to announce to you that both Rev. Byron Aucoin and I will be returning to Covenant as our appointment for the 2013-2014 year. We could not be more pleased, and know that we have the majority of your love and support. We thank you for that and look forward to all God will continue to do in our midst.
See you in your place of worship real soon....I hope you will worship every chance you have this summer. My sermon series for the summer is: “Summer School, Wisdom from the Proverbs”.
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Monday, June 3, 2013
Thursday, June 9, 2011
We're Back! And other news...
Byron, Margo and Jon Harkreader, Joyce Henson, and I are back from Annual Conference - our statewide Business Meeting. It's great seeing old friends, making new ones, and hearing how everyone is doing. We pay tribute to the Pastors and Spouses that have died this year, and welcomed new pastors into our Conference and sit and endure all the reports, but Praise Be To God, we are back home.
Don't forget, this Sunday, June 12th, is Pentecost Sunday, the Birth Day of the Church. Wear Red and be ready to celebrate and worship. Our focus in the Apostle's Creed sermon series is; I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Read 1st Corinthians 6:19-20 - The Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. I will make an important announcement that can dramatically impact our body. I have several people to share a testimony of how the Power of God can work.
Upcoming Events -
July 3rd - Covenant Celebrates Independence Day!
- 3:00pm - Food and Fellowship Time, Come enjoy home cooked burgers, dogs, and sides, Ice Cream - Watermelon
- Then at 6:00pm - we will be BLOWN away with the 2011 Grammy nominated - American Gospel Singing Female Group of the Year: Sisters
check them out on you tube or their own web site: www.sistersmusic.org
July 18-22 - Vacation Bible School
please pre-register at our website - www.covenantum.org
Summer is here! Hot weather - travels and vacations - lagging attendance at church - please don't take a vacation from God. Be here as often as possible. You never know what you may miss. When God shows up, you want to be present!
Sincerely,
Chris Blanchard
Don't forget, this Sunday, June 12th, is Pentecost Sunday, the Birth Day of the Church. Wear Red and be ready to celebrate and worship. Our focus in the Apostle's Creed sermon series is; I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Read 1st Corinthians 6:19-20 - The Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. I will make an important announcement that can dramatically impact our body. I have several people to share a testimony of how the Power of God can work.
Upcoming Events -
July 3rd - Covenant Celebrates Independence Day!
- 3:00pm - Food and Fellowship Time, Come enjoy home cooked burgers, dogs, and sides, Ice Cream - Watermelon
- Then at 6:00pm - we will be BLOWN away with the 2011 Grammy nominated - American Gospel Singing Female Group of the Year: Sisters
check them out on you tube or their own web site: www.sistersmusic.org
July 18-22 - Vacation Bible School
please pre-register at our website - www.covenantum.org
Summer is here! Hot weather - travels and vacations - lagging attendance at church - please don't take a vacation from God. Be here as often as possible. You never know what you may miss. When God shows up, you want to be present!
Sincerely,
Chris Blanchard
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