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Text Box: First Evangelical Covenant Church May 11, 2008

Text Box: Used Book Fair—May 18 and May 25: Do you have a "library" of books you or your children have read, but don't think you will read again? Would you like to buy a few slightly used book to read? Then this book fair is for you! Outreach and Evangelism ministry is hosting a used book fair. All proceeds will go to the Mexico Mission summer trip. Please place your used books in the appropriate labeled box located in the parlor (childrens, cookbooks, religious, adult fiction, etc.) Then prepare to enjoy browsing and buying some great books between the Sunday school and worship services (or after worship) on both May 18th and May 25th. Kids books, teen books, adult books are welcome. Fiction and nonfiction are welcome. Please use good sense when deciding if the content of the books you bring is appropriate for the targeted audience.
If you have any questions, please contact Arylss Felt, Barb Patronsky or Susie Carlson. Inspiration Gallery Opens Again: On Sunday, June 1st (Celebration Sunday), a new showing of the Inspiration Gallery will be displayed in the parlor. That showing will again be dependent on the artwork offered by the artists in our congregation. So we invite you to again think about recent art work you have done, or previous items which are special to you, including not only your own pieces, but those of friends or relatives. Let others know about our gallery, so they might also share their paintings and drawings, photographs, sculptures, quilts and other needlework and sewing items, and crafts of all types. Art works are to be brought to the church parlor on Sunday, May 25th, before or after the church service, or by special arrangement with the director, Stu Westburg (489-9105). Applications are available in the parlor. Sunday School Hour Nursery today: Julie Brown Worship Hour Nursery today: Infants: Brian and Alicia Carlson Toddlers: Jason Ahlberg family Sunday School Hour Nursery next Sunday: Alicia Admiraal Worship Hour Nursery next Sunday: Infants: Mike & Jen Davidson Toddlers: Tim & Jody Schultz HAVE YOU ASKED JESUS CHRIST INTO YOUR HEART? Adult Sunday School Classes: The book of Titus - meets in the library; led by Bob Reier. The Apocalypse Code - meets in the church office; led by Ben Pratt. The book of 1 Corinthians - meets in the chapel; led by Doug Smith. Intentional Parenting - meets in the fellowship hall; led by Julie Anderson and Susie Carlson.

Text Box: Opening Hymn #701 “Our Father in Heaven” Praise Kids Praise Kids’ favorite verses for Moms Violinists: Kendra Kottmeyer and DeAnne Masterson A Mother’s Word Arlyss Felt Covenant Cuddly Cuties Covenant Women Ministries A Mother’s Word Susie Carlson Celebration of Baptism Aydan Lewis Beal A Mother’s Word Jennifer Davidson Offering Ourselves to God “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. AMEN.” [children ages 3 thru 2nd gd. are excused for Children’s Worship] A Mother’s Word Gena Norton

Text Box: Offering Our Prayers to God Nancy Carlson A Mother’s Word Janice Westburg “The Crises of Families” Genesis 21 Closing Hymn #708 “In Our Households” _____________________________ The flowers in the sanctuary today are given in honor of: 1) Julie Brown’s UNL graduation; 2) Arlyss Felt’s mother for Mother’s Day; 3) in memory of Jim Felt (who was born on Mother’s Day); and 4) in loving memory of Jeff Brodd. Cuddy Covenant Cuties: The Covenant Women’s Ministries is pleased to present Cuddly Covenant Cuties Certificates to these new members of our church family: Aydan Lewis, son of Bob & Shannon Beal; Libby Grace, daughter of Jason & Stephanie Mattison; Isabella Moreira, daughter of Don & Anamaria Nelson; Kaitlyn Autumn, daughter of Chuck & Cindy Schaller; and Jaylen Asa, son of Juan & April Segura. Wednesday night activities are winding down. This Wed. will be our last "camp" night at church. The following Wed., May 21, will be our end of the year skating party at Skate Zone on north 48th street. Open skate is from 7:00-10:00 pm. Bring a parent and skate as long as you want. Cost is $4 per person, which includes roller skates. Free for nonskaters. Attention all Covenant Cedars campers: To be eligible to receive any fundraiser funds for summer camp, I need your camp registration to be in the church office by THIS Wednesday, May 14. Please make your deposit check out to First Evangelical Covenant Church. Everyone will then receive their balance due letters in the mail before the end of May. Call me if you have any questions. Thank you, Marilyn Carlson 464-5287.

Text Box: May 11th thru May 18th: SUN., May 11th: Ruth 2:1-4:22; John 4:43-54; Ps. 105:16-36; Proverbs 14:26-27 MOTHER’S DAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship—”The Crises of Families” 2:00 p.m. reviival MON., May 12th: 1 Sam. 1:1-2:21; John 5:1-23; Ps. 105:37-45; Proverbs 14:28-29 3:30 p.m. Middle School Girls Bible Study @ Harwood’s 6:55 p.m. BSF 7:00 p.m. Fellowship, Nurture and Care Meeting in library TUES., May 13th: 1 Sam. 2:22-4:22; John 5:24-47; Ps. 106:1-12; Proverbs 14:30-31 ELECTION DAY 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study in library WED., May 14th: 1 Sam. 5:1-7:17; John 6:1-21; Ps. 106:13-31; Proverbs 14:32-33 6:00 p.m. Bible Chicks; Praise Kids 6:30 p.m. Camps Seedling, Pinecone, Evergreen; Small Group @ Nelson’s THURS., May 15th: 1 Sam. 8:1-9:27; John 6:22-42; Ps. 106:32-48; Proverbs 14:34-35 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting in library 5:30 p.m. BSF Leader’s Meeting in parlor 7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting in library FRI., May 16th: 1 Sam. 10:1-11:15; John 6:43-71; Ps. 107:1-43; Proverbs 15:1-3 Noon AA Meeting in library 7:00 p.m. JHAMS SAT., May 17th: 1 Sam. 12:1-13:22; John 7:1-29; Ps. 108:1-13; Proverbs 15:4 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast @ St. E’s Mexico Training in Oakland SUN., May 18th: 1 Sam. 13:23-14:52; John 7:30-53; Ps. 109:1-31; Proverbs 15:5-7 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship—”The Crises of Death” Used Book Fair 2:00 p.m. reviival

Text Box: PRAISE KIDS’ FAVORITE VERSES FOR MOMS ACTS 4:12; JOHN 1:12 Salvation is found in no one else, Acts 4, 12. Come on and give your life to Jesus, Now don’t delay, This song will tell you how you can be saved, Some might tell you there’s another way, But we’re gonna tell you what the Bible has to say. “Salvation is found in no one else, And there is no other name, No other name under heaven, given to men, By which we must be saved.” Salvation is found in no one else, Acts 4:12 Yet to all who received Him, To those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children, Children of God…………John 1 verse 12. O-B-E-Y; PHIL. 2:14 CHORUS: O-B-E-Y, Obey your mom and dad, O-B-E-Y, Makes them very glad, Listen to the words they say, Obey your parents every day, O-B-E-Y, Obey your mom and dad. 1. When You’re riding in a car sit still. When your mom says go to bed, say, ”I will.” When it’s time to clean your room, You must pick up your toys, Remember that obedience brings joy. Chorus: Do everything without complaining, Do everything without arguing, So that you may become blameless and pure children of God, Without complaining, without arguing, Do, do, everything! Aw Mom, not pickles again Hey, that’s mine! You give that back I saw it first…….No you didn’t….Yes I did…… Hey, you guys know what the Bible says Without complaining, without arguing, Do, do everything! Do everything without complaining, Do everything without arguing, So that you may become blameless and pure children of God.

Text Box: VBS Needs Your Help: The VBS Staff could use some help in supplying items for making crafts, and also in providing snacks. Please check the following two lists over and contact Irene Malzer (466-7489) about crafts, and Jessica Kottmeyer (464-3223) about snacks. There also will be a sign-up sheet in the parlor for the snacks. Thank you! CRAFT ITEMS: clear plastic empty water bottles (with lids)
colored sand (any color)
plastic forks
variety of ribbon
9 x 12 thin felt (any color)
shaving cream (plain)
food coloring (large bottles)
paper grocery sacks
duct tape (any color)
craft foam (any color)
craft foam stickers
sharpie markers (black or blue)
band-aids
SNACKS: 6 boxes vanilla wafers 2 containers white frosting 3 packages "Thin Mint" style chocolate cookie 2 package BBQ skewer sticks (approx. 100) 4 bags large marshmallows clear cups (approx. 100) 2 package "Oreo" style cookie 4 bags gummi worms 8 large boxes chocolate pudding 50 yellow popsicles 50 red popsicles homemade ice cream mixes ice cream makers ice cream toppings (Anything!) Week of VBS: 1 flat strawberries 3 fresh pineapple

Text Box: Prayers for Our Church: Pray for our church organizations and activities: Sunday School classes, Bible studies/small groups, Covenant Women groups/circles, Wednesday night activities, Jr. and Sr. High, College age groups, and also for Kids First Child Care. Willingness to use our gifts to serve the church. Vacation Bible School plans—pray for leaders as they make plans, and for volunteers to help Prayers for Our People: Health Concerns— Seamus Johnson (Valerie Haschke’s nephew); Anja Knepper’s father in Germany; Deloris Weeks; Esther Smith (Doug Smith’s mom); Jack Conrad; Karen Howland; Stan Greguson; Cash Sundling; Roy Carlson; Wayne Bellinger Recovering from Injuries & Surgeries— Chuck & Irene Malzer’s nephew, Greg; Ben Pratt; Michelle Munson; Aaron Stover; Marie Shattuck; Carla Carpenter (Stan Greguson’s daughter); Ina Luhring; Lonnie Peterson Long Term Care Needs— Beverly Morey; Rich & Carolyn Carlson; Cheryl Wamberg; Romelle Johnson; Marvin & June Johnson; George Gustavsson The continuing court process regarding Wade Carlson’s adoption. Prayers for comfort in time of sorrow: Elton Brodd and family in the loss of Elton’s son, Jeff. Prayers for our men and women in military service: Brian Card; Katie Cox; Brandon Crook; Myles Frohling, Sr.; Patrick Hegemann; Greg Hoyt; Jonah Knepper; Gena Norton; Chris Scott; Matt Voelker. Family Prayer Focus Items (taken from the Home Altar): work of the Holy Spirit; mothers; Covenant missionaries; North Park graduates Prayers for those in authority: that they respect authority and practice accountability (Romans 6:2-3). Covenant Prayer Requests: Pray for the Evangelical Covenant Church in Oberlin, KS [pastor Wiebe]. Pray for Covenant missionaries Donald & Lillian Dwight and family working in Taiwan.