Category: Bulletins

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

9:00 a.m.             Early Worship in the youth room

9:30 a.m.             Worship & Communion Service with Pastor Stephanie preaching

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

2:00 p.m.             Trail Life Troop Meeting

THIS WEEK:  

                Tues. 6:30 p.m.                 “Overcomer” at The Rex

Wed. 6:00 a.m.                Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 6:00 p.m.                 Post Encounter w/ Deb

                Wed.  6:30 p.m.                Ladies Bible Study w/ Laura

Wed. 7:00 p.m.                 Executive Board Meeting

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.              Small Group at Linhardts

NEXT SUNDAY:  

                9:00 a.m.             Early Worship

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service  

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

                12:00 p.m.          Meal followed by OCC shoebox packing

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MomsCONNECT Meeting // Tue., Nov. 12 // 9-11am // First Presbyterian Church (602 Clarke St.) // “Love Others. Serve Jesus.” // Panel of Speakers from MomsCONNECT Team // Join us for connection, food, speakers & craft // Free to attend & free childcare birth-PreK // Invite another mom!

OCC Shoeboxes/Victory Village

Let Rose or Randi know if you want a girl to bless at Victory Village for Christmas and pray for and encourage through the rest of the school year.  For shoeboxes this year, we will pack the younger kids November 10^th.   We will have a meal first and then pack.  It is so much fun so please think about joining us!  We can still use: 100 bars of Ivory soap, aluminum foil (sheets or regular), needles to air up balls, wide tooth combs, old towels, soccer balls.

Church Membership

If you are interested in joining our church, instructions and applications can be picked up in the church office. They are located on the half-wall.

Bibles

Study Bibles are available for those who do not have a Bible of their own. You may pick one up at the Welcome Center. The Bibles are provided as a gift to you.

Save the Date

Sunday, November 17^th we are bringing back an old tradition: Offerfest! Join us that Sunday evening as we celebrate all that God is doing in our church and in the world. We will welcome inmates from the Ellsworth Correctional Facility, who will provide powerful testimony of God’s work in their hearts. We will have a potluck meal beforehand.

On Saturday, October 19th – the Food Pantry located in Riley was very busy.  There were 20 families with a total of 66 people who picked up food that day which is one of the largest Saturdays in which food needs were

met.  If you would like to donate food items – here are some suggestions:

– Saltine Crackers                                                                                      – Brownie mix – Chicken Noodle Soup                                                         – Cream of Chicken Soup                 – Peanut Butter (both crunchy and smooth)                                       – Rice-a-Roni                                                                                    – Hamburger Helper                                                           – Canned Pasta with meat                                                                      – Egg Noodles                                                          – Instant mashed potatoes                                      – any non-perishable items

For your donation convenience, there are 2 locations to leave your donation.  Lime green tote by the coat rack in the main sanctuary area OR a basket is located by the south entrance to the Fellowship Hall. 

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

9:00 a.m.             Early Worship in the youth room

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service with Cezary Komisarz preaching

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School. Missionary report from Cezary.

                12:00 p.m.          Meal followed by OCC shoebox packing party

THIS WEEK:  

                Mon- Sun.                           Pastor Dwight will be taking vacation.

Wed. 6:00 a.m.                Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 6:00 p.m.                 Post Encounter w/ Deb

                Wed.  6:30 p.m.                Ladies Bible Study w/ Laura

                Thurs. 7:00 p.m.              Small Group at Linhardts

                Sat. 9:00 a.m.                    Coffee & Conversation: Perfecting Ourselves to Death

NEXT SUNDAY:  

                9:00 a.m.             Early Worship

9:30 a.m.             Worship & Communion Service with Pastor Stephanie preaching

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

2:00 p.m.             Trail Life Troop Meeting

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Covenant Women!

Our last Coffee and Conversation for 2019 is upon us. Join us this Saturday morning, November 2^nd for a light breakfast and coffee as we explore our tendency to perfection. With negative and positive effects, we’ll explore perfectionism in our lives and have an honest conversation about our struggles. If anyone is interested in helping plan the event, please let Pastor Stephanie know.

Covenant Cedars Fall Retreat

Miss all your camp friends? Well, it’s time to go back to camp for High school fall retreat on November 15-17^th. The early bird deadline is October 30th! If you miss camp you should sign up for fall retreat! Additionally, if there are any adult volunteers that would like to chaperone come talk to Pastor Zach!

OCC Shoeboxes/Victory Village

Let Rose or Randi know if you want a girl to bless at Victory Village for Christmas and pray for and encourage through the rest of the school year.  For shoeboxes this year, we will pack the older kids TODAY and the younger kids November 10^th.   We will have a meal first and then pack.  It is so much fun so please think about joining us!  We can still use: 100 bars of Ivory soap, aluminum foil (sheets or regular), needles to air up balls, wide tooth combs, old towels, soccer balls. Also, 15-20 more shoeboxes need wrapped.  If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please give it to Rose or April or designate it in the offering plate. 

Are you missing something?

A variety of items (dishes) plus two ice chests have been placed on the table located in the old sanctuary.  Some items are from the July ice cream social event.  Please take time to check out the table of goodies and pick up yours.  After October 31, these items will be donated to either the church or the Salvation Army.  If you wish to donate your item to the church, please contact Karen Rundquist (karen.rundquist@gmail.com) so that she is aware of your intentions.  Thank you!

Church Membership

If you are interested in joining our church, instructions and applications can be picked up in the church office. They are located on the half-wall.

Bibles

Study Bibles are available for those who do not have a Bible of their own. You may pick one up at the Welcome Center. The Bibles are provided as a gift to you.

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

9:00 a.m.             Early Worship in the youth room

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship/Refreshments for Johnny & Raige

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School *

                12:00 p.m.          Hayrack Ride

*Pastor Stephanie’s Sunday School class, if there is time after the reception, will meet in the fellowship hall today

THIS WEEK:  

                Wed. 6:00 a.m.                Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 6:00 p.m.                 Post Encounter w/ Deb

                Wed.  6:30 p.m.                Ladies Bible Study w/ Laura

                Wed. 7:00 p.m.                 Quarterly Congregational Meeting

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.              Small Group at Linhardts

Sat.  6:30 p.m.                   Potluck Meal followed by Reverence  

NEXT SUNDAY:  

                9:00 a.m.             Early Worship

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service with Cezary Komisarz preaching

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School. Missionary report from Cezary.

12:00 p.m.          Meal & OCC shoebox packing party  

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Housing

If you would like to provide housing for Cezary Komisarz during his stay Oct. 26^th through the morning of Oct. 28^th, please let Pastor Dwight know. Also, if you would like to have Pastor Cezary over for the Sunday noon or Sunday evening meal on the 27^th or take him out to eat, please let Pastor Dwight know.

Covenant Women!

Our last Coffee and Conversation for 2019 is upon us. Join us Saturday morning, November 2^nd for a light breakfast and coffee as we explore our tendency to perfection. With negative and positive effects, we’ll explore perfectionism in our lives and have an honest conversation about our struggles. If anyone is interested in helping plan the event, please let Pastor Stephanie know.

Covenant Cedars Fall Retreat

Miss all your camp friends? Well, it’s time to go back to camp for High school fall retreat on November 15-17^th. The early bird deadline is October 30th! If you miss camp you should sign up for fall retreat! Additionally, if there are any adult volunteers that would like to chaperone come talk to Pastor Zach!

OCC Shoeboxes/Victory Village

Let Rose or Randi know if you want a girl to bless at Victory Village for Christmas and pray for and encourage through the rest of the school year.  For shoeboxes this year, we will pack the older kids October 27^th and the younger kids November 10^th.   We will have a meal first and then pack.  It is so much fun so please think about joining us!  We can still use: 100 bars of Ivory soap, aluminum foil (sheets or regular), needles to air up balls, wide tooth combs, old towels, soccer balls. Also, 15-20 more shoeboxes need wrapped.  If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please give it to Rose or April or designate it in the offering plate. 

Are you missing something?

A variety of items (dishes) plus two ice chests have been placed on the table located in the old sanctuary.  Some items are from the July ice cream social event.  Please take time to check out the table of goodies and pick up yours.  After October 31, these items will be donated to either the church or the Salvation Army.  If you wish to donate your item to the church, please contact Karen Rundquist (karen.rundquist@gmail.com) so that she is aware of your intentions.  Thank you!

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

9:00 a.m.             Early Worship in the youth room

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

                4:00 p.m.             MS youth group

                5:00 p.m.             HS youth group

THIS WEEK:  

                Tues. 9:00 a.m.                 MomsConnect at First Pres. in CC
                Tues. 7:00 p.m.                 Trail Life Leaders meeting

Wed. 6:00 a.m.                Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 6:00 p.m.                 Post Encounter w/ Deb

                Wed.  6:30 p.m.                Ladies Bible Study w/ Laura

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.              Small Group at Linhardts

Sat.  8:00 a.m.                   Trail Life Troop Meeting

NEXT SUNDAY:  

                9:00 a.m.             Early Worship

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship/Refreshments for Johnny & Raige

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

12:00 p.m.          Hayrack Ride  

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MomsCONNECT Meeting // Tue., Oct. 15 // 9-11am // First Presbyterian Church (602 Clarke St.) // “Love Others. Serve Jesus.” // Speaker Stephanie Nelson // Join us for connection, food, speakers & craft // Free to attend & free childcare birth-PreK // Invite another mom!

Join us in celebrating the recent marriage of Johnny & Raige Linhardt, after the service next Sunday, October 20. Refreshments served. 

Annual Hayride

The Christian Ed Board invites everyone to join us for a hayride after Sunday School on October 20^th. We will provide table service, drinks, hotdogs, & s’mores.  Please bring a side to share.

New Sunday School Class

Today, we are beginning a new adult Sunday School class with special guest Patty Thompson, the Director of Prayer and Leadership Mobilization with the Midwest Covenant Conference. She will walk us through “listening prayer” as a launch to our new class on Praying the Psalms with Pastor Stephanie. Please join us in the old sanctuary at 11am.

Shoeboxes/Victory Village

Let Rose or Randi know if you want a girl to bless at Victory Village for Christmas and pray for and encourage through the rest of the school year.  For shoeboxes this year, we will have two packing times and will do different age groups each time.  Save the dates:  October 27^th and November 10^th we will have a meal and then pack.  It is so much fun so please think about joining us!  We can still use some fishing hooks, weights, bobbers, tools, mirror compacts, Chapstick and bars of Ivory soap.  If you prefer to make a monetary donation, please give it to Rose or April or designate it in the offering plate. 

Are you missing something?

A variety of items (dishes) plus two ice chests have been placed on the table located in the old sanctuary.  Some items are from the July ice cream social event.  Please take time to check out the table of goodies and pick up yours.  After October 31, these items will be donated to either the church or the Salvation Army.  If you wish to donate your item to the church, please contact Karen Rundquist (karen.rundquist@gmail.com) so that she is aware of your intentions.  Thank you!

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

9:00 a.m.             Early Worship in the youth room

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

2:30 p.m.             Life Chain in Clay Center

                4:00 p.m.             MS youth group

                5:00 p.m.             HS youth group

THIS WEEK:  

                Mon-Fri               Pastor Stephanie will be attending Soul Care Institute    

Wed. 6:00 a.m.                Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 6:00 p.m.                 Ladies Bible Study w/ Deb

                Wed.  6:30 p.m.                Ladies Bible Study w/ Laura

                Wed. 7:00 p.m.                 Board of Deacons

                Thurs. 7:00 p.m.              New Legacy Project at Ebenezer UMC

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.              Small Group at Linhardts

Fri.- Sun.                             Women’s Encounter

Fri.- Sun.                             Trail Life Rendezvous

NEXT SUNDAY:  

                9:00 a.m.             Early Worship

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

4:00 p.m.             Youth Group

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Life Chain Sunday

All are invited to attend the annual Life Chain in Clay Center which will be today.  Meeting first at the Baptist Church, 5^th & Dexter Streets (East Door) at 2:30 pm for a time of instructions and prayer. 

Annual Hayride

The Christian Ed Board invites everyone to join us for a hayride after Sunday School on October 20^th. We will provide table service, drinks, hotdogs, & s’mores.  Please bring a side to share.

New Sunday School Class

On October 13^th, we are beginning a new adult Sunday School class with special guest Patty Thompson, the Director of Prayer and Leadership Mobilization with the Midwest Covenant Conference. She will walk us through “listening prayer” as a launch to our new class on Praying the Psalms with Pastor Stephanie. Please join us in the old sanctuary at 11am.

Shoebox Need/Victory Village

We are needing washcloths, bobbers, fishhooks, sewing needles, fishing line and soccer balls for shoeboxes.  Be on the lookout for several packing dates!  Also, whoever would like to participate in gifts for teen girls at Victory Village this year, please visit with Rose or Randi.  We are going to do it a bit different this time around!

Are you missing something?

A variety of items (dishes) plus two ice chests have been placed on the table located in the old sanctuary.  Some items are from the July ice cream social event.  Please take time to check out the table of goodies and pick up yours.  After October 31, these items will be donated to either the church or the Salvation Army.  If you wish to donate your item to the church, please contact Karen Rundquist (karen.rundquist@gmail.com) so that she is aware of your intentions.  Thank you!

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

9:00 a.m.             Early Worship in the youth room

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service. Special offering for Syrian Refugees.

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School with Daniel Melgren from

Covenant Trust

                4:00 p.m.             MS youth group

                5:00 p.m.             HS youth group

7:00 p.m.             Randy Davis, Chalk Artist with Drawing Closer          Ministries, at Leonardville UMC

THIS WEEK:     

Tues.- Thurs.                     Midwest Conference Fall Pastor’s Retreat

Wed. 6:00 a.m.                Men’s Bible Study

Wed. 6:00 p.m.                 Ladies Bible Study

“Church of the Small Things”

                Wed                                      Executive Board WILL NOT meet in October

Wed.  6:30 p.m.                Ladies Bible Study

Thurs.                                   Bring Your Bible to School Day

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.              Small Group at Linhardts

Fri.- Sun.                              Covenant Women’s Retreat at Rock Springs

NEXT SUNDAY:  

                9:00 a.m.             Early Worship

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

2:30 p.m.             Life Chain in Clay Center

4:00 p.m.             Youth Group

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Offering

Covenant World Relief is working in partnership with Medical Teams International to serve the Syrian refugees. If you are led to give toward this ministry, please place your offering in the envelope provided. The teens who attended CHIC in 2018 chose this as a way to meet the needs of the refugee crisis.

Financial Wellness

Dan’s topic is called Financial Wellness and he will talk about how we each have different experiences that have shaped how we relate to money, and how being financially well impacts other areas of our lives.  We will also cover estate planning basics, investing basics, different ways to make gifts to ministries, and how Covenant Trust can help in those areas.

Covenant Women!

Clay Center Covenant Church is having a Women’s Night of Worship tomorrow night at 7pm. Pastor Stephanie is preaching and helping lead worship, so please come, rest, and enjoy the Lord with a time in the word, singing, and prayer.

Life Chain Sunday

All are invited to attend the annual Life Chain in Clay Center which will be held on Sunday, October 6 meeting first at the Baptist Church, 5^th & Dexter Streets (East Door) at 2:30 pm for a time of instructions and prayer. 

Shoebox Need/Victory Village

We are needing washcloths, bobbers, fishhooks, sewing needles, fishing line and soccer balls for shoeboxes.  Be on the lookout for several packing dates!  Also, whoever would like to participate in gifts for teen girls at Victory Village this year, please visit with Rose or Randi.  We are going to do it a bit different this time around!

Church Membership

If you are interested in joining our church, instructions and applications can be picked up in the church office. They are located on the half-wall.

Bibles

Study Bibles are available for those who do not have a Bible of their own. You may pick one up at the Welcome Center. The Bibles are provided as a gift to you.