COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS

Receipts General Fund Facility Improvement Fund September 1 $10,157 $ 515 September 8 11,673 560 Monthly Total $21,830 $1,075

GLOCAL MISSIONS

Covenant Baptist Church 165 Craig Manor Road, P.O. Box 578 (Mailing), Lancaster, SC 29721

Phone: (803) 286-5683 Fax: (803) 286-9730

E-mail: CBCLancaster@Comporium.net

Web Site: www.CBCLancaster.org

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8-5 pm Fri: 8-12:00 noon Bobby Strother, Pastor Bobby@cbclancaster.org

Tracey Wilson, Minister of Music & Worship Tracey@cbclancaster.org

JB Bowen, Minister of Youth JB@cbclancaster.org

Carsen Taylor, Children’s Ministry Director Carsen@cbclancaster.org

Pat Rutledge, Administrative Assistant Pat@cbclancaster.org

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15th

Coffee Station:

Jerry & Rebecca Williams

Refreshment Station:

Life Journey SS Class

Sunday School Greeters:

Brayden Kennington

Vernon & Martha McManus

Worship Greeters: Ben & Benita Moorefield

Worship Time Childcare: Karen Daley, Michelle Reece

Kingdom Kids Ministry: Frances Harris, Sandra Reece

Carsen Taylor

Counting Team Rotation: Darrell Young, Vernon McManus

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:30 am Praise Team & Orchestra Rehearsal

8:45 am Coffee & Refreshments

9:00 am Sunday School

10:15 am Worship

10:35 am Kingdom Kids (ages 3-2nd Grade)

5:30 pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

5:15 pm Fellowship Supper

5:30 pm Worship Orchestra/Praise Band Rehearsal

6:00 pm Ladies Bible Study (resumes Sept. 11th)

6:15 pm Nursery/Children’s Ministries

Youth Ministries

Adult Prayer & Bible Study

7:15 pm Worship Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal

7:45 pm Worship Choir Rehearsal

Committed to exalting the Lord, equipping the Body, and expanding His Kingdom

September 11-25, 2019 Volume 25, Number 19

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22nd

Coffee Station:

Mike & Kathy Thompson

Refreshment Station:

Proverbs 2 SS Class

Sunday School Greeters:

Brayden Kennington

Vernon & Martha McManus

Worship Greeters: Ben & Benita Moorefield

Worship Time Childcare: Joy Bowles, Julie Mathews

Kingdom Kids Ministry: Carsen Taylor

Kathy Thompson

Counting Team Rotation: Vernon McManus, Stuart Sachs

SUNDAY SERVANTS BLOOD DRIVE

Thursday, September 12th 2:30-7:00 p.m.

Appointments are greatly appreciated; however, walk-ins are welcome.

GLOCAL MISSIONS MEETING A meeting of all Glocal (global/local) Missions leaders will be held on Sunday, September 22nd, at 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Leaders of the following missions are encouraged to attend: Angel Tree, Blood Drive, Kingdom Builders, the Missions Emphasis Team, and Operation Christmas Child.

COVENANT CELEBRATES 25th ANNIVERSARY!

Sunday, October 6th

Sunday School: 9:00 A.M.

Worship: 10:15-11:45 A.M. Message by Dr. Bert Welch

Covered Dish Meal Following Worship

The church will provide the meat and beverages. Each family is asked to bring the side dishes and desserts.

No sign-ups needed.

YEAR TO DATE STEWARDSHIP THROUGH AUGUST

Budget Receipts $382,635

Disbursements 403,593

Receipts Under Disbursements ($20,958)

Facility Improvement Fund $26,790

Janie Chapman Offering Goal: $5,000.00

Received To Date: $2,100.00

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

SHOEBOX COLLECTION

How Can You Help?

Pray for the children who receive a box, for their families, and for those who share Jesus with them.

Pack a Box. Brochures and boxes will be available at the Glocal Missions Center on our Anniversary Sunday, October 6th. The boxes will come unassembled with instructions. Sponsor a Box. For $30.00, someone will shop and pack a box for you. Envelopes will also be available that Sunday at the Glocal Missions Center for your donations. We will have a special collection day for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes on Sunday, November 10th. We ask that you bring your filled shoeboxes to the Worship Center that day and keep them with you. During the service, our children and youth will collect them and place them at the altar.

GL CAL MISSIONS

Observance of Holy Communion

Sunday, September 15th

YOUTH MINISTRY: JB Bowen

FAMILY NEWS

Prayer Concerns MUSC Health Lancaster: Bob Penegar

Lexington Medical Center: Buddy Henson (Ann McManus’ brother)

Home: Eaven Austin (Sandy Robinson’s nephew)

Sympathy ...to Dale Comstock and family in the death of his brother-in-law, Ed Bruner of Sanford, NC.

Thank You ...from Dan & Wilma Berry and family.

...from the Women’s Enrichment Center for Covenant’s monthly support.

Happy Birthday (15th) Diane Henderson, Brad Ivery, Brandon Moore

(17th) Glenda Bass, Bob Leaphar t, Sue Owens (18th) Stan

Emanuel (20th) Bob Roberts (21st) Talmadge Griffin (23rd) Doug

Burnette (24th) Keith Melton, Kelly Smith (25th) Joyce

Faulkenberry, Jack Smith, Rhett Wilson

Ladies Bible Study Opportunities

Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. beginning September 17th in Room

216. This study is led by Immie Ziemer, a retired Wycliffe missionary and

biblical scholar. The study will continue in the Gospel of John and will

conclude late November and resume in early Spring. All ladies are invited.

Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:15 p.m. in Room 209. This study is led by

Lynn Jauch. All ladies are invited.

Baby Shower Invitation You are invited to a couples baby shower for John and Meagan Keown. Please

drop in from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th, in the Fellowship Hall.

John is the son of Jim and Cathy Keown. Meagan is the daughter of Tim and

Darlene Denyer. They are expecting a boy and are registered at buybuy Baby and

Amazon. The shower is given by family.

MUSIC & WORSHIP: Tracey Wilson

MEN’S MINISTRY

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

October Luncheon: Tuesday, October 8th @ 11:45 a.m.

Our special guest for the luncheon will be our own Jessi Strother. She will share Salty Truth and Sweet Grace with our Senior Adults. Check out her blog at: https://www.jessistrother.com/ Please sign up in the main hallway by Sunday, September 29th. The cost of the meal ($5) will be due as you arrive at the luncheon.

Reservations may be made on a permanent basis or from week-to-week. Please note that if you make a permanent reservation, a meal will be prepared for you each week. Wednesday meals are served from 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. each week.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Carsen Taylor

Men’s Ministry Breakfast: Saturday, October 5th, @ 8:00 a.m. No sign up is necessary!

FROM YOUR PASTOR: Bobby Strother

FAMILY MINISTRY

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPERS

Wednesday, September 18th Chicken Fajita Nachos

(Pizza for Kids) Make Reservations by Sunday!

Volunteer Team:

Ernie & Carolyn Jordan Sylvia Plyler, Marjorie Vincent

Wednesday, September 25th Spaghetti Casserole

(Pizza for Kids) Make Reservations by 9/18

Volunteer Team:

Larry & Alice Bynum Helga Penegar, Brenda Stacks

Children’s Ministry Volunteer Meeting: There will be a meeting for all Children's Ministry volunteers (Nursery, Sunday School, Kingdom Kids and Wednesday night volunteers) this Sunday, September 15th, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 216 to discuss training, curriculum, and classroom management. Please make plans to attend. If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Pumpkin Patch Party: Please join us at Antioch Baptist Church on Saturday, October 12th, at 10:00 a.m. for a fun time of pumpkin finding, inflatable jumping, and many more fun activities. There is plenty to do for all ages, so bring the whole family! Sign up at the Family Connection Center. Trunk or Treat: Trick or treat, it is time for something sweet! Our Trunk or Treat is right around the corner. It will be on Thursday, October 31st, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please sign up at the Family Connection Center if you can provide a trunk. We would love to see fun, biblical trunks with our theme which will be announced soon. If you would like to donate candy, pretzels, or small trinkets as treats to give away, please look for the orange bucket in the Glocal Missions Center (where the old coffee station used to be).

As we prepare to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Covenant, we're asking you to search for items of nostalgia to be used for displays and a slideshow. Items could be pictures (digital), old t-shirts, signage, or other items that are related to COVENANT! Please label any items you would like to have returned to you. We need these ASAP. Please bring any physical items to Conference Room B (in the office area). If you have photos, please email them to JB@cbclancaster.org.

Virginia Creeper Trail - Saturday, November 2nd We can’t wait to return to the Virginia Creeper Trail this Fall. The Creeper is a “Rails to Trails” trail in Damascus, Virginia and is a very easy and enjoyable ride for anyone. We will leave from the church parking lot at 6:00 a.m. Please arrive at 5:45 a.m. to load up the bus/van. We will provide breakfast, but you will need snacks for the trail. Located on the trail is a church that provides hotdogs and hot chocolate for a donation. At the bottom of the trail, there is a cute little coffee shop that sells treats and hot chocolate. We will eat dinner at Cracker Barrel (dutch treat) on the way home. We expect to return between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. When you sign up at the Family Ministry Connection Center, please specify if you will be bringing your own bike or renting one. The prices for kids/adults who bring their bikes will be $15/$20. Prices for kids/adults who rent a bike will be $20/$25. We can’t wait to head back to this beautiful trail.

Parents Meeting Parents of youth and children, we will have our bi-annual parent meeting on Sunday, September 22nd, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. At this meeting, we will discuss upcoming family ministry events and have a time of prayer and encouragement for you.

Youth Small Groups We are so excited to be starting small groups for youth (6th-12th grades). These

meetings will be held at different members’ homes from 4:00-5:00 p.m. every

Sunday afternoon beginning Sunday, September 29th. An informational flyer about

this new ministry is located at the Family Ministry Connection Center outside of

the Worship Center.

In Memory Of

Mary Frances Helms July 25, 1930 - September 7, 2019

Covenant Member Since 2/29/2016

Our Deepest Sympathy To Her Family.

You will see below that Franklin Graham is going to be making a stop in Charlotte soon with the “Decision America” tour. Their organization is going to be offering some evangelism training that would be beneficial for any believer. Who better to learn personal evangelism from than a group associated with Billy Graham!!! There is a little secret in the Christian world that is not popular to talk about, and that is most professing Christians have never shared their faith with anyone. We are loading up the church bus on Monday the 23rd (details below). Take off work an hour early and come learn evangelism from the best around!!! At least pray about it, countless souls are at stake… I love you guys and I’m praying for you! DECISION AMERICA TOUR - CHARLOTTE - OCTOBER 12th

Franklin Graham is coming to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte to saturate North Carolina with the Good News of Jesus Christ. How can you be involved?

PRAY: There will be a group prayer meeting on Tuesday, September 17th, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Charlotte.

ENGAGE: Join in the Christian Life & Witness Course. Before the Franklin Graham Decision America Tar Heel State Tour this October, the Christian Life and Witness Course will equip you with practical ways to tell others about Jesus Christ and pray with those who want to make a decision for Him-during the event or on your own. Covenant will take a group to Charlotte for training on Monday, September 23rd. The bus will leave at 4:00 p.m. Bring money for a quick fast food supper on the way. Sign up at the Connection Center to reserve your spot.

ATTEND: Invite friends to attend the BIG event on Saturday, October 12th, at 4:00 p.m. There will be live music by Jeremy Camp, prayer, and a special message from Franklin Graham.

Visit http://nc.billygraham.org for more information.