9:00a and 11:15a Services
Message Series: "Found in Him: Living for Christ; Christ Living In Us"
Message: "How to Stay United with Christ"
Extended Notes: DOWNLOAD to your mobile device for easy note-taking on Sunday!
How do I abide in Christ?
Last week we started our exploration of the meaning of what some theologians call our “union with Christ.” This terminology is meant to capture the essence of what the Christian life is all about –
new life in Jesus Christ! Christianity is essentially built on two mutually related realities:
Christ dying for us and
Christ reigning in us. To neglect or downplay either one of those distinctions brings disastrous results. For those who only focus on the fact that “Christ died for us” as a historical fact can result in a faith that becomes overly intellectualized and spiritually arid and dry. On the other hand, those who focus only on the reality of “Christ reigning in us” can result in a faith that is based on emotions and experiences but has very little substance or depth.
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Luncheon for Jose Carillo
Hispanic Church Planter
- You are invited this Sunday following 2nd service in the Fellowship Hall for lunch and to meet Jose Carillo, a planter who is preparing to go to Manhattan under a 6-month agreement with our conference beginning May 1st. Come to learn more!
Spring Picnic
Wed., April 29 :: 6:30-8p
You are invited to a Spring Picnic at Dexter Park/Safari Run (6th & Grant) on Wed., April 29!
Everyone is invited - church attendees & those in the community, individuals & families! So, be sure to invite your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers! Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks & dessert provided.
Download/print the Spring Picnic Flyer to give to someone!
For questions, contact Julie Chestnut (632.5653 or
julie@claycentercovenant.com).
Missionary of the Month
Great Awakenings, Inc
Great Awakenings, Inc is the evangelistic ministry of Clint Decker, located in Clay Center. He ministers across Kansas, the United States and world. Every month he writes an evangelistic column that is sent to over 200 papers in six states. He ministers to thousands online through videos, podcasts and blog. He also shares Jesus through personal evangelism and conducts an annual Christmas outreach in the area.
- Pray for souls to be saved through his TV and YouTube videos.
- Pray for newspapers in Iowa and South Dakota to carry his column.
- Pray for opportunities to share Jesus through personal evangelism every week.
Celebration of Ministry Dessert. Great Awakenings is hosting their annual Celebration of Ministry Dessert on
April 30 at Life's Finer Moments Lodge. The event helps raise support for their work while sharing what their ministry has done over the last year and plans for the future. It's free, open to the public and people are encouraged to RSVP. You can learn more by going to
greatawakenings.org.
Additional Announcements
Clay Center Community Blood Drive. The next community blood drive is Thurs., May 7 at the National Guard Armory from 9a-2:45p. Visit
redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Our church will be serving....please sign-up in the Parlor if you can help. Thank you!
Coming! "Starting Point" Ministry Center. Be on the lookout for a new "one-stop-shop" for "everything CCCov" and more! "Starting Point" will be located where the old library was, in the Parlor area. Currently, basic ministry information is available on the shelves, as well as bible and a few resource books, and all signups are available at the counter under the TV.
More services, improvements and official "Grand Opening" to come!
High School and College Graduates. If you are a graduating high school senior or college graduate and would like to be included in the special graduation program printed on May 17th, email your name, parent's names, college you plan to attend (or attended), and the degree you plan to major in (or the degree you obtained) to
church@claycentercovenant.com. Please have this information in no later than Thurs., May 7. Thank you!
Women's Covenant Fall Retreat 2015. The Women's Ministries Fall Retreat, sponsored by Covenant Churches in Kansas, is set for
Oct. 2-4, 2015, at Rock Springs 4-H Conference Center. Judy Howard Peterson is the speaker and her theme is "
Putting Feet to Your Faith". This is a wonderful opportunity to be blessed by Judy, fellowship with women from other churches, as well as get to know ladies from our own church better.
Monday Night Basketball. All men and women are invited to play! Join us Monday nights from 7-9:00p in the church MPR for exercise and fun. Contact
Darren Hoffman for more information. Spread the word!
High School Student Ministry
Calendar
Graduating?
If you are a graduating high school senior and would like to be included in the special graduation program printed on May 17th, please email the following details to
church@claycentercovenant.com:
- your name
- parent's names
- college you plan to attend
- degree you plan to major in
Please have this information in no later than Thurs., May 7. Thank you!
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Middle School Youth Ministry
Calendar
- Sun., April 26
- Sunday School // 10:15-11a // Middle School Youth Room
Power Hour
- Wed., April 29: Last Night of Power Hour for the school year!
- Games in the MPR (Dodge Ball, Aw Snap! & Tube Grab)
- Bring a snack to share with everyone!
- No Power Hour scheduled in May
Upcoming Dates:
- May 3: Confirmation Sunday for our four 8th graders
- Sometime after school releases (specific date to be decided…): Trip for D/C 8th graders
- May 31: All D/C requirements must be turned in for both grades.
- June ?: 7th Grade D/C Celebration Day
- June 7 will be “Bump Up” day for Sunday School.
Middle School April 2015 Newsletter - Read it
here.
Contact: Jana Cott, Middle School Youth Pastor //
jana@claycentercovenant.com
Children's Ministry
Calendar
- Sun., April 26
- Sunday School // 10:15-11a
- Wed., April 29
- Spring Picnic at Safari Run/Dexter Park // 6:30-8p
Children's Ministry April 2015 Newsletter
Read the latest
Children's Ministry newsletter and get the details about these upcoming events:
- SonSpark Labs! VBS :: June 1-5 :: Registration begins in May
- Covenant Cedars Bible Camps
Ark Preschool Enrollment
- The Ark Preschool is now enrolloing for the 2015-2016 school year. If you would like information about preschool for your 3-5 year old child, please contact the church office or Julie Chestnut at 632-5653.
Contact: Julie Chestnut, Children's Pastor //
julie@claycentercovenant.com
