Mens Camp-out

Men's Fellowship at Chicot State Park: This Friday evening all men, fathers and sons are invited to Chico Park for a cook and camp out. You dont have to spend the night. But, you do have to eat lots of meat. Ask your Shepherding Group leader for more info.

March 4, 2012

Sunday Events
Morning

9:30 11:00 Noon

Evening

Worship Service Small Groups Hospitality Meal Prayer Meeting (Memorial Park) Bible Study (Hospitality Hall) Northside Bapt. Worship Service Downtown Worship & Study

4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00

VOM Simulcast
More than Sunday School
Voice of the Martyrs Simulcast This Wednesday, March 7 , Open Door Church (Dulles Dr.) has invited us to join them in a special Voice of the Martyrs event. Come and join with us to learn about and pray for the global persecuted church.
Text: James 1:1-12
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Shepherding Groups are far more than Sunday School. They are becoming one of the primary ways we serve each other and the community. Below is the role of Shepherding Groups in our church.

Todays Sermon:

New Shepherding Groups

Michael Perdue, our outreach pastor will begin a new shepherding group today. Pastor Michael is co-founder of our church. He also directs Hope for Lafayette and is expanding out mercy ministries daily. He has been married for twelve years and has one child. He is currently working on his Masters of Theology from Reformed Theological Seminary. If you havent yet, now would be the perfect time to join a Shepherding Group. Jim Allen will also be starting a Shepherding Group today. Jim has been faithfully married to his wife Judy for over 34 years. He is a retired pastor with over two-decades of Ministerial service and experience. He does a large amount of our marriage and grief counseling. He also continues to be a trusted voice of wisdom around our church. If you havent joined a group yet, now would be a great time.

A Peculiar Perspective on Pain

To give the vision of CBC a natural, functional and practical expression. To provide the environment for the mission of the church to be most effectively carried out. The mission is best carried out in smaller groups. To equip the saints for the work of the ministry. To multiply and develop leadership of the church. To give intentionality to the good intentions of the church. To keep the church close-knit.

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Stay in Touch
Whether you are a first-time visitor or have been a part of the Covenant Community for a while now, we would like to stay in touch! If you have never given us your e-mail address or your contact information has changed recently, please complete the form below and give it to an usher.

Whats Happening?
New Shepherding Groups Starting this morning, we will be starting 2 new groups. Michael Perdue & Jim Allen will be the new leaders. Men's Fellowship at Chicot State Park: Mar 9th-10th. More info in Shepherding Group Voice of the Martyrs simulcast: Wednesday at 7PM at Open Door Church. Fellowship Meal: March 18th. Directly after shepherding groups. Mission Trip to Mexico: We will be taking a team to Mexico this spring. Sign up in your Shepherding Group, if interested. Mens Bible Study: Letters to Timothy, meets every Wednesday at 6:30 am at the McDonalds on Evangeline Thruway (1430 NE Evangeline Thrwy). A weekly gathering of men of all ages & backgrounds coming together around the Word for instruction, prayer, & encouragement. For more info, e-mail Pastor Joe (joegarner3@gmail.com) Do you have a prayer request? e-mail prayer@covenantchurchla.org

Series Beginning Next Week

Life in the Valley: The Christians Peculiar Perspective on Pain (from James 1)
The Psalmist writes, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For You are with me. Your rod and your staff comfort me." For many this is a rote prayer and a trite religious expression. But for those who have walked the dark road it has been comfort to know that they are not alone. However, Psalm 23 does present a problem. If God is with us, why are we in the valley? Should we not be atop the mountain peaks? Shouldn't we, the blessed, be experiencing the best? Starting this morning, Pastor Brandon will be looking at the topic of suffering. We will, with the help of Jesus, James and Job, be tackling some of the toughest questions regarding pain. Why me? Why now? How do I cope? Who is to blame? We will see in the end that the Christian perspective on pain is radically unique from any other perspective this world has to offer. We will look into the face of suffering with all the realism and hope that the Bible offers. But, most of all we will look into the face of the one who came to us and suffered on our account. Maybe you know someone who has suffered? Maybe you are in the valley yourself? Maybe you arent suffering at the moment but would like preparation to face the storm ahead? Whatever your situation, I encourage you to make every effort to be faithful in attendance. My prayer is that we would be a church that suffers rightly. On Mission, Pastor Brandon

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Upcoming Institute Classes

Our upcoming class on Reformation History will take an honest look at the prominent people, places and events of the Reformation era. We will examine men such as Luther, Calvin, Zwingli and even the Anabaptists. Earn a certificate in Biblical studies or simply come and enjoy the tales and times of the Reformation. Classes start Monday, April 9th, 7:00 PM Biblical Parenting will focus on the hows and whys of instruction in the home. The desire is that parents would be equipped to shape biblically the worldview of their children. This class is required for the Family Ministries concentration. New Classes Begin April 9th

March 4th
9:30 Nursery - Lainey & Rye Childrens Church Daniel & Michelle 11:00 Nursery - Stacey & Fallon Childrens Church Pearl & Grace

March 18th
9:30 Nursery - Lisa & Ashley Childrens Church Sara & Jessie 11:00 Nursery - Charlotte & Britini Childrens Church Sylvia & Isabel

Prayer Requests/Needs:
Please let us know of any public prayer requests or needs you might have. We would like to pray for you. Or, you can email or call the church at anytime to add request.

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Nursery - Rebekah & Joe Childrens Church Brandie & Abbie 11:00 Nursery - Emily & Brandon Childrens Church Tonni & OPEN

Nursery - Karen & Keith Childrens Church Dana & Brooke 11:00 Nursery - Trisha & Baili Childrens Church Christian & Paulette