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 Service

10:45 a.m.          Fellowship

11:00 a.m.          Sunday School

12:00 p.m.          Choir Practice

THIS WEEK:  

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

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.          Choir Practice

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church in Ministry

With the end of the year fast approaching, Randi would like to get a jump start on lists for our church in ministry.  The lists include: Greeters, Nursery, Scripture reading, children’s sermon & children’s church, candle lighters, and ushers. In the foyer, you can find a short form to fill out to update your contact information and indicate what lists you would like to be on. 

T-Shirts

If you are interested in ordering a t-shirt like the t-shirts designed for the Mexico Mission team, please visit with Rose Linhardt. This is a fundraiser for the mission trip coming up in the summer of 2020.

Cancellations

This winter our intentions are to have Sunday services unless there is a blizzard or severe ice storm. In case of a cancellation, our deacons/deaconess will call you and let you know, or you can check the church Facebook page.

Christmas Caroling

Our annual night of caroling is coming up on December 8th. We’ll visit several people in Clay Center, the Leonardville nursing home, and many around the area of the church, then have dinner in Riley at Gambino’s. We’d love to bless those we visit with cookies, so please bring a dozen by that Sunday morning so we can get them packed up! 

Christmas Craft

Sunday afternoon, December 8^th at 3pm we’ll be making crafts with the kids before we go caroling. Join us for this fun time, sharing Christmas joy with others. 

Christmas Program

All kids from 1^st thru 6^th grade who can be in the Christmas program on December 15^th will be dismissed after the Children’s Sermon for practice today.  

Cookie Exchange

Join us for our annual cookie exchange! Saturday, December 7th at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring: 6 dozen cookies or candy (all the same recipe), a copy of the recipe, a container for the cookies you will take home, and a brunch food or appetizer. 6 of your cookies will go to the Manhattan Emergency Shelter! See Debbie Sump or Donna Rundquist for more details

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

12:00 p.m.          Choir Practice

5:00 p.m.             Offerfest

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

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

Sat.  6:30 p.m.                   Reverence: Potluck meal followed by a worship service

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.             Junior High Youth Group

5:00 p.m.             High School Youth Group

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Offerfest

TONIGHT we are bringing back an old tradition: Offerfest! Join us TONIGHT 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 so please plan on bringing a dish.

Church in Ministry

With the end of the year fast approaching, Randi would like to get a jump start on lists for our church in ministry.  If you would like to be included or not included on these lists, please let Randi know.  The lists include: Greeters, Nursery, Scripture reading, children’s sermon & children’s church, candle lighters, and ushers.

Christmas Caroling

Our annual night of caroling is coming up on December 8th. We’ll visit several people in Clay Center, the Leonardville nursing home, and many around the area of the church, then have dinner in Riley at Gambino’s. We’d love to bless those we visit with cookies, so please bring a dozen by that Sunday morning so we can get them packed up! 

Christmas Craft

Sunday afternoon, December 8^th at 3pm we’ll be making crafts with the kids before we go caroling. Join us for this fun time, sharing Christmas joy with others. 

Christmas Program

All kids from 1^st thru 6^th grade who can be in the Christmas program on December 15^th will be dismissed after the Children’s Sermon for practice today.  

Cookie Exchange

Join us for our annual cookie exchange! Saturday, December 7th at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring: 6 dozen cookies or candy (all the same recipe), a copy of the recipe, a container for the cookies you will take home, and a brunch food or appetizer. 6 of your cookies will go to the Manhattan Emergency Shelter! See Debbie Sump or Donna Rundquist for more details!

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

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

THIS WEEK:  

                Tue. 9:00 a.m.                   MomsCONNECT in CC

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.                 Board of Deacons meeting

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

Fri- Sun                               Trail Life Campout

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

                5:30 p.m.             Offerfest  

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!

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.

Thank Yous

Thank you so much to those of you who send me cards and gifts for Pastor Appreciation Month in October. It is a blessing to receive messages of encouragement and to know you were thinking of me. It’s a joy to serve you. – Pastor Stephanie

Dear Congregation,

It was a special birthday for me this year as so many of you wished me a happy birthday through cards, gifts, and words. Thank you for blessing me on my birthday.

Pastor Dwight

 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 & 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!