From the Associate Pastor

Where did the summer go? School has started, Wednesday Night Supper and Bible studies will begin shortly, Pumpkin Patch and then it will be Charge Conference time in November.

One of the things we do at conference is to vote for those persons we want to place on various committees. We have many areas of ministry that you can serve at Covenant. Rick Warren wrote in one of his devotionals this summer is that “God has given each of us a unique emotional heartbeat that races when we think about the subjects, activities, or circumstances that interest us. We instinctively care about some things and not about others. These are clues to where you should be serving.” Warren goes on to say, “that another word for heart is passion. There are certain subjects that you feel deeply passionate about and others that you couldn’t care less about. Some experiences turn you on and capture your attention, while others turn you off or bore you to tears. These reveal the nature of your heart, listen for inner promptings that can point to the ministry God intends for you to have.”

What are you passionate about? What captures your attention? What experiences turn you on? Please pray about how you can use your gifts and talents to serve here at Covenant and then let Pastor Chris or me know where you would like to serve.

- Rev. Byron Aucoin

40 Days of Purpose

The Purpose Driven Life

Beginning September 12th, Brother Chris will begin a new sermon series based on the book, The Purpose Driven Life by Pastor Rick Warren. This study will help you understand why you are alive and God’s amazing plan for you both now and for eternity.

For those who have already read the book, it will be a wonderful boost as we get Brother Chris' unique insights on the already familiar text. For those who have not read the book, prepare for a wonderful, life-changing experience.

We have copies available for purchase at church or you can get your own copy in various formats (softcover, hardcover, audio, even as an e-book) from Amazon.com.

From Brother Chris:

40 Days of Purpose

I am thrilled to describe to you what I pray will be one of the most significant emphases that our church might be involved in. During this 6 week program, I am encouraging all of us to discover what God's purpose for our lives might be, using four tools.

These tools include: Sunday Worship and message, a small group study, daily inspirational reading and Scripture memory verses. What a powerful time this will be if our entire community would have a single focus and purpose during these "40 days."

We will be using a guide, Rev. Rick Warren's best selling book, The Purpose Driven Life. What do I want you to do?

• First, be praying that our participation in this program will transform our individual lives as well as the life of the church.
• Second, get the book and be ready to read one short chapter a day.
• Third, commit to attending our worship services beginning September 12th.
• And fourth, commit to attending one of the small group sessions, Rev. Byron and I will lead. For those already involved in a Sunday morning class, stay there, but join us on Wednesday evenings beginning September 15th. For those not in a Sunday morning class, we will begin with the first group meeting immediately after the 9:00am service on September 12th.

Thousands of churches, including some of my former congregations, have used this spiritual program and have seen great things happen I know you will not be disappointed.

Schedule

September 12 - What On Earth Am I Here for?

September 19 - Planned for God's Pleasure

September 26 - Formed for God's Family

October 3 - Created to Become Like Christ

October 10 - Shaped to Serve God

October 17 - Made for a Mission

October 24 - Celebration Sunday