Category: Bulletins

                 9:00 a.m.            Early Worship

 9:30 a.m.            Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School will not be held today

                2:00 p.m.             CCHS Commencement Exercises

THIS WEEK:    

Mon.- Wed.        Pastor Dwight will be attending a leader’s retreat 

Tues. 7:00 p.m.        Blue Valley 8^th Grade Promotion

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

Wed. 7:00 p.m.         Baccalaureate Service at Riley County High School

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.      Small group at Linhardt’s

Sat. 3:00 p.m.           Riley County HS Commencement Exercises

                                    

    

                                   

NEXT SUNDAY:  

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service & Gideon Speaker

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Board of Deacons

Please note that the Board of Deacons will not meet this month because of 8^th Grade Promotion and since Pastor Dwight will be gone on Tuesday.

Midwest Flood Response Fund

Today we will receive an offering to help with relief efforts for those affected by the spring floods in NE, IO and KS which will be added to a donation from our general fund and sent to our conference office in Omaha.

Diaper Shower

With the arrival of Levi Hofmann, let us bless the Hofmann family with diapers! It is an Alert tradition to shower every new arrival with plenty of diapers, big and small.   If you feel led to bless the Hofmann family, you can leave your gift by the mailboxes with their name, for them to pick up at their convenience.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental health first aid is an eight-hour certification course that trains participants to help people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.   Class is free and open to the public, Wednesday, May 15 at Leonardville Community Building from 8:30-5:00.

Alert Road Race

The 21^st Annual Alert Road Race will be Saturday, June 15^th.  The races consist of a 10K, 5K and a 1-mile fun run.  The entry fee is $15, and all entrants receive a t shirt.  (Money raised benefits the Alert Youth Fellowship.) Entry forms are available in the church office, or you can enter online at:  https://register.chronotrack.com/r/48663

Vacation Bible School

Bring your kids for the ultimate “concert” experience at this years, “Backstage with the Bible” Vacation Bible School, June 3^rd– 7^th from 9- 11:45a.m.  Please grab a registration form on the Welcome Center and get your kiddo signed up. (Must be 3 years old)

Worship Team 

Can you sing? Can you play an instrument? Use your gifts in praising the Lord and join the worship team! We want more to be involved and would really love a drummer. Go find Pastor Zach and sign up today!

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

 9:30 a.m.            Worship Service & Communion Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship & Graduation Reception

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

2:00 p.m.             Baccalaureate Service at CCCHS

4- 7p.m.               Youth Group Fiesta

THIS WEEK:    

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

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

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.     Small group at Linhardt’s

Sat.  1:00 p.m.          Commencement Exercises at Blue Valley HS

NEXT SUNDAY:  

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

!Fiesta!

We are having the last regular youth group party today from 4-7p.m., all ages come at 4! We will play games, eat food, watch a movie and all sorts of different things! Come join us for the last youth group of the school year tonight and BRING A FRIEND!

Spring Dinner

The ladies of Alert Covenant are invited to the Spring Dinner at Westmoreland United Methodist Church, Monday, May 13^th at 6:30 p.m.

The program will include a presentation about emergency preparedness by Steve Burnett and musical entertainment by Theresa Taylor. A free will offering will be taken for Nebraska flood victims. Please let Randi know if you plan to attend by May 8th.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental health first aid is an eight-hour certification course that trains participants to help people who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.   Class is free and open to the public, Wednesday, May 15 at Leonardville Community Building from 8:30-5:00.

Alert Road Race

The 21^st Annual Alert Road Race will be Saturday, June 15^th.  The races consist of a 10K, 5K and a 1-mile fun run.  The entry fee is $15, and all entrants receive a t shirt.  (Money raised benefits the Alert Youth Fellowship.) Entry forms are available in the church office, or you can enter online at:  https://register.chronotrack.com/r/48663

Vacation Bible School

Bring your kids for the ultimate “concert” experience at this years, “Backstage with the Bible” Vacation Bible School, June 3^rd– 7^th from 9- 11:45a.m.  Please grab a registration form on the Welcome Center and get your kiddo signed up. (Must be 3 years old)

Green Christian School is currently having their enrollment for preschool-8^th grade.  There are informational handouts on the Welcome Center if you are interested.

Graduation Announcement

Josh and Carla Wiedmer would like to invite you to a graduationreception for Caleb on Saturday, May 11^th from 5-7:30at the Green Christian Community Center. Meal is provided. 

Midwest Flood Response Fund

On May 12^th we will receive an offering to help with relief efforts for those affected by the spring floods in NE, IO and KS which will be added to a donation from our general fund and sent to our conference office in Omaha.

Covenant Kids Camp

Covenant Kids camp will be a time for kids to unplug and retreat from the busyness of life and focus in on their personal faith with Jesus Christ. Our kids are living in a time when their schedules rarely allow for them to slow down and dwell on the Word of God.  Camp will provide opportunities for them to not only grow spiritually but have intentional, authentic fellowship with other kids their age.  Open to all kids entering 3^rd grade- 6^th grade.  Dates of camp: July 8-12. Registration is due no later than June 1^st.  Please see Pastor Dwight for more information.

Worship Team 

Can you sing? Can you play an instrument? Use your gifts in praising the Lord and join the worship team! We want more to be involved and would really love a drummer. Go find Pastor Zach and sign up today!

Sponsors for Alert Road Race

We are gearing up for the 21^st Annual Alert Road Race on June 15^th!  If you have been a sponsor in the past, please check your church mailbox for more information.  If you think your business or employer or a business you patronize might be interested in being a sponsor, there is a letter titled “Sponsorship Opportunity” available on the welcome center that you can use.  ALSO, now is the time to share any ideas you have to make the race better!  Contact Teresa by e-mail at:  teemoandgeezr@gmail.com (yes, geezr, not geezer)  Would someone be willing to organize nursery service during the race for runners with small children?  Any way we can make the runners more comfortable, will help make them want to come back!

Graduates being recognized:   Kindergarten                                  8th Grade Sam Visser                                     Cami Sedlacek      Clara Sedlacek 12th Grade                                     MacKenna Cassel Kaden Parrack Brett Kulp Caleb Wiedmer

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

 9:30 a.m.            Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

4:00 p.m.             Middle School Youth Group

5:00 p.m.             High School Youth Group

THIS WEEK:    

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

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

Wed. 7:00 p.m.         Baccalaureate Service at BVHS

Thurs. 12:00 p.m.   National Day of Prayer at CC Courthouse 

Thurs.  5:00 p.m.     C.E. Board Meeting

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.     Small group at Linhardt’s

Fri.- Sun.                    Trail Life Camp Out

Sat.  7:00 p.m.          Wedding Shower for Zach & Emilee              

NEXT SUNDAY:  Graduation Recognition

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service & Communion Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

2:00 p.m.             Baccalaureate Service at CCCHS

4:00 p.m.             Middle School Youth Group

5:00 p.m.             High School Youth Group

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next week we will be recognizing the following graduates:   Kindergarten                                  8th Grade Sam Visser                                     Cami Sedlacek                                                              Clara Sedlacek                  MacKenna Cassel 12th Grade                                        Kaden Parrack Brett Kulp Caleb Wiedmer

The CE board has planned a small reception for those being recognized immediately following worship service next Sunday, May 5^th.  We would ask everyone to please bring a dozen cookies for this reception.

Birth Announcement

Darren and Bethany Hofmann and big brother Henry welcomed a new baby boy into their family, Levi Paul, on Wednesday, April 24^th at 3:49 a.m. He arrived weighing 9 lbs 3 oz and 20.5 inches long. All are doing great!

Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board will not meet in May because of the Baccalaureate Service at BVHS.

Midwest Flood Response Fund

On May 12^th we will receive an offering to help with relief efforts for those affected by the spring floods in NE, IO and KS which will be added to a donation from our general fund and sent to our conference office in Omaha.

Wedding Shower

The church is invited to a couple’s shower to celebrate the upcoming marriage of pastor Zach Kurt and Emilee Clemons. Saturday, May 4th at

7 pm in the fellowship hall. The couple is registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Zola.

Alert Road Race

The 21^st AnnualAlert Road Race will be Saturday, June15^th.  The races consistof a 10K, 5K and a 1-mile fun run.  Theentry fee is $15, and all entrants receive a t shirt.  (Money raised benefits the Alert YouthFellowship.) Entry forms are available in the church office, or you can enteronline at:  https://register.chronotrack.com/r/48663

 

Vacation Bible School

Bring your kids for the ultimate “concert” experience at this years, “Backstage with the Bible” Vacation Bible School, June 3^rd– 7^th from 9- 11:45a.m.  Please grab a registration form on the Welcome Center and get your kiddo signed up. (Must be 3 years old)

Covenant Kids Camp

Covenant Kids camp will be a time for kids to unplug and retreat from the busyness of life and focus in on their personal faith with Jesus Christ. Our kids are living in a time when their schedules rarely allow for them to slow down and dwell on the Word of God.  Camp will provide opportunities for them to not only grow spiritually but have intentional, authentic fellowship with other kids their age.  Open to all kids entering 3^rd grade- 6^th grade.  Dates of camp: July 8-12. Registration is due no later than June 1^st.  Please see Pastor Dwight for more information.

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

  6:30 a.m.            Sunrise Service & Potluck Breakfast  

 9:30 a.m.            Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School will not be held today

THIS WEEK:    

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

Tues. 7:30 p.m.        Manhattan Prayer Service at K-State Union

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

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.     Small group at Linhardt’s

Thurs.- Sat.        Pastor Dwight and Andy Sedlacek will be attending the Midwest Conference Celebration in Omaha

Fri. 6:00 p.m.          REVERENCE

NEXT SUNDAY:

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

4:00 p.m.             Middle School Youth Group

5:00 p.m.             High School Youth Group

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board will not meet in May because of the Baccalaureate Service atBVHS.

Thank You…….

We were able to donate 15 blessing bags to Life Choice Ministries this week which will be given to new moms while they were in the hospital.  Thank you so much for blessing new moms with your donations.  

BLESS

Thank you for participating in our annual prayer commitment last Sunday to pray for and share the gospel with unbelievers. As a congregation we are praying for 260 or more individuals to come to faith in Christ. May God hear our prayers and bring people to faith.

MomsCONNECT

Our LAST MomsCONNECT gathering for the spring semester is,

Tuesday, April 23^rd at 9:00 a.m., CC Covenant Church.  A panel of ‘older and wiser’ moms will answer our questions about marriage, parenting, and self-care. Renee’ & Katie will have another amazing craft.  

Join us and invite another mom to come with you!

ACE Training

Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences and what you can do to reduce their impact. This training is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 24^th 1-3pm, Leonardville Community Building.

REVERENCE

Join us at the church on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 6:00pm.  The night will start off with a potluck meal (paper products and drinks will be provided) followed by Praise and Worship, Prayer, Testimony/Teachings, Fellowship and whatever else God has planned.  If you have questions, please see Josh & Kelly Wendland or Andy Sedlacek. 

Wedding Shower

The church is invited to a couple’s shower to celebrate the upcoming marriage of pastor Zach Kurt and Emilee Clemons. Saturday, May 4th at

7 pm in the fellowship hall. The couple is registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Zola.

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

                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.      Choir Practice

2:00 p.m.             Trail Life Troop Meeting

4:00 p.m.             Middle School Youth Group

5:00 p.m.             High School Youth Group

THIS WEEK:    

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

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

Thurs.- Sat.                Road to Calvary by JC/NAZ

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.     Small group at Linhardt’s

Fri. 6:30 p.m.   Good Friday Service at First Presbyterian Church

Sat. 7:00 p.m.  Ty Zimmerman will speak at the Brown Grand Theatre

NEXT SUNDAY: Easter  

                6:30 a.m.             Sunrise Service & Potluck Breakfast

9:30 a.m.             Worship Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

REVERENCE – Join us at the church on April 26, 2019 at 6:00pm.  The night will start off with a potluck meal (paper products and drinks will be provided) followed by Praise and Worship, Prayer, Testimony/Teachings, Fellowship and whatever else God has planned.  If you have questions, please see Josh & Kelly Wendland or Andy Sedlacek. 

Grandparents

Covenant Cedars Bible Camp is offering a new retreat for Grandparents and their Grandchildren. The dates for this retreat called Generations are May 31-June 2. Brochures are available on the Welcome Kiosk with more details. (Grandchildren who can attend must be ages 6-14.)

Covenant Cedars Work Days

Give Your Time, Build His Kingdom

Covenant Cedars Bible Camp offers a weekend opportunity for our church to serve together as they prepare camp for the summer.  Covenant Cedars provides free lodging and meals to volunteer groups. “There will also be devotions and worship led by the staff of Covenant Cedars. Man does not live on bread alone, and spiritual development is a huge part of our volunteer weekends.  Join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal in building His kingdom.” A group of our men will be leaving Friday, April 19^th and will return Saturday evening, April 20^th. Please speak with Andy Sedlacek if you feel led to go help at Covenant Cedars. His number is 785-410-6976.

Mexico Mission Trip

We have received confirmation of the dates for our Mexico Mission Team trip to Nicolas Romero. The dates are July 27^th through August 5^th. If you would like to go, please let Pastor Dwight know right away.

Alert Road Race

The21^st Annual Alert Road Race will be Saturday, June 15^th. The races consist of a 10K, 5K and a 1-mile fun run.  The entry fee is $15, and all entrantsreceive a t shirt.  (Money raisedbenefits the Alert Youth Fellowship.) Entry forms are available in the churchoffice, or you can enter online at:  https://register.chronotrack.com/r/48663

2019 ECC Triennial “I Am” Conference 

We want all voices represented this summer as we gather to discover how God is taking the women of ECC deeper in Christ and further in mission, together. As women, we are daughters of the great I AM. This triennial conference is an invitation for every woman to grow in her understanding of both who God is and whom God created her to be.  We dream of inspiring every woman to confidently affirm and live out the reality: “I am the daughter of the great I AM” Join us July 18-21, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN for a triennial gathering for women by women sponsored by Make & Deepen Disciples. Information and registration forms are in the church office.

Vacation Bible School

Bring your kids for the ultimate “concert” experience at this years, “Backstage with the Bible” Vacation Bible School, June 3^rd– 7^th from 9- 11:45a.m. More information to come later!   

Covenant Kids Camp

Covenant Kids camp will be a time for kids to unplug and retreat from the busyness of life and focus in on their personal faith with Jesus Christ. Our kids are living in a time when their schedules rarely allow for them to slow down and dwell on the Word of God.  Camp will provide opportunities for them to not only grow spiritually but have intentional, authentic fellowship with other kids their age.  Open to all kids entering 3^rd grade- 6^th grade.  Dates of camp: July 8-12. Registration is due no later than June 1^st.  Please see Pastor Dwight for more information.

TODAY: We invite our guests to sign the Guest Register

                 9:30 a.m.            Worship & Communion Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

12:00 p.m.      Choir Practice

4:00 p.m.             Middle School Youth Group

5:00 p.m.             High School Youth Group

THIS WEEK:    

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

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

Wed. 7:00 p.m.         “Christ in the Passover”

Thurs. 7:00 p.m.     Small group at Linhardt’s

NEXT SUNDAY: Palm Sunday

                9:00 a.m.             Early Worship

                 9:30 a.m.            Worship

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

4:00 p.m.             Middle School Youth Group

5:00 p.m.             High School Youth Group

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

“Christ in the Passover”

What do the Jewish Passover and Jesus’ last supper have in common? Irina Volodarska, with Jews for Jesus, will answer that question as she presents “Christ in the Passover” on April 10th at 7:00 PM. You’ll gain wonderful insights on how the pieces of God’s plan of salvation fit together, and you’ll remember this visual display of the Passover pageantry for years to come. Join us for Christ in the Passover from Egypt to Calvary to what it means for us today.  There will be a love offering for Jews for Jesus during the service. 

Grandparents

Covenant Cedars Bible Camp is offering a new retreat for Grandparents and their Grandchildren. The dates for this retreat called Generations are May 31-June 2. Brochures are available on the Welcome Kiosk with more details. (Grandchildren who can attend must be ages 6-14.)

Covenant Cedars Work Days

Give Your Time, Build His Kingdom

Covenant Cedars Bible Camp offers a weekend opportunity for our church to serve together as they prepare camp for the summer.  Covenant Cedars provides free lodging and meals to volunteer groups. “There will also be devotions and worship led by the staff of Covenant Cedars. Man does not live on bread alone, and spiritual development is a huge part of our volunteer weekends.  Join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal in building His kingdom.” A group of our men will be leaving Friday, April 19^th and will return Saturday evening, April 20^th. Please speak with Andy Sedlacek if you feel led to go help at Covenant Cedars. His number is 785-410-6976.

Birthday Wishes

Myron Lund will be celebrating his birthday on April 12 and would welcome visits and domino players, phone calls at 785-293-5577, or birthday cards.  His address is: Box 148, 409 W. Barton Rd., Leonardville, KS 66449.

Easter Egg Hunt

Next Sunday, April 14^th the Christian Education board will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids during fellowship time.  Don’t miss out on the fun!   

Mexico Mission Trip

We have received confirmation of the dates for our Mexico Mission Team trip to Nicolas Romero. The dates are July27^th through August 5^th. If you would like to go,please let Pastor Dwight know right away.

Alert Road Race

The 21^st Annual Alert Road Race will be Saturday, June 15^th.  The races consist of a 10K, 5K and a 1-mile fun run.  The entry fee is $15, and all entrants receive a t shirt.  (Money raised benefits the Alert Youth Fellowship.) Entry forms are available in the church office, or you can enter online at:  https://register.chronotrack.com/r/48663

2019 ECC Triennial “I Am” Conference 

We want all voices represented this summer as we gather to discover how God is taking the women of ECC deeper in Christ and further in mission, together. As women, we are daughters of the great I AM. This triennial conference is an invitation for every woman to grow in her understanding of both who God is and whom God created her to be.  We dream of inspiring every woman to confidently affirm and live out the reality: “I am the daughter of the great I AM” Join us July 18-21, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN for a triennial gathering for women by women sponsored by Make & Deepen Disciples. Information and registration forms are in the church office.

Vacation Bible School

Bring your kids for the ultimate “concert” experience at this years, “Backstage with the Bible” Vacation Bible School, June 3^rd– 7^th from 9- 11:45a.m. More information to come later!   

Covenant Kids Camp

Covenant Kids camp will be a time for kids to unplug and retreat from the busyness of life and focus in on their personal faith with Jesus Christ. Our kids are living in a time when their schedules rarely allow for them to slow down and dwell on the Word of God.  Camp will provide opportunities for them to not only grow spiritually but have intentional, authentic fellowship with other kids their age.  Open to all kids entering 3^rd grade- 6^th grade.  Dates of camp: July 8-12. Registration is due no later than June 1^st.  Please see Pastor Dwight for more information.