I wonder how many of our current readers remember a country singer, named Glen Campbell. A simple, country boy from…. You got it, Arkansas! Anyway, he had a particular song on the country charts, “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” My ramblings do have a point and that is that we are also on a journey, a life journey and each day we move a little toward our destination. Although Glen’s song talks a lot about moving away from something, we should not be focusing on where we were but on where we want to be, both today and in the days to come. Our eyes need to remain focused on the reason for our faith, Jesus Christ; And the season of Thanksgiving.
We have already experienced a few very cold days. Cold temperatures bring hardships for families living day to day. Covenant Daily Bread is continuing to assist needy families. Since Covenant began this outreach project, the numbers of families has gradually increased. With the holidays on the horizon, we anticipate a continued rise in the number of folks needing help with food. I am humbled by the outpouring of love from our church family and their efforts to help the food pantry clients. Thank you for giving of yourselves! The Food pantry is open the third Monday of each month from the hours of 9:00 til 11:00 am. Covenant volunteers work from 8:30 til 11:30.
We continue with our collection of Dicus receipts and boxtops. We will continue to collect them as long as you bring them.
Backpacks for education are being picked up by the school. Once again, Honey has handled the transition with grace, assuring the food is recived by kids who need it
The Missions team’s will not meet in November because of the number of churchwide activities. Classy Classsics on the 11th, churchwide Thanksgiving dinner and item auction, the 17th, church pics for the directory 15th &16th, the Ada community Thanksgiving service is the 24th and Covenant will be providing the meal for Compassion Outreach on the 26th. Lots of activities not including Wednesday Nite Live.
Our next meeting is scheduled for December15th after church. Please continue to pray for the mission team, our church and its outreach projects . Mission team members are Honey Mearns, Pastor Duawn, Larry and Nancy Young, Betty Owens, Judy Davidson, Barbara Johnson and Barbara Isaacs.
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Phillipians1:6 NLT