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Text Box: First Evangelical Covenant Church February 28, 2010 10:30 a.m. Gathering Together Praise Team Special Music Praise Kids Presenting our Tithes and Offerings “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] Choir Anthem “What Joy There Is” Congregational Prayer Susie Carlson “God Sends Prophets” 1 Kings 18:16-22 Sending Forth Praise Team

Text Box: Prayers for Ourselves and Each Other: Pray that our church may be an example of love to others. Pray for the Church Council as they begin work for 2010, for guidance of the Holy Spirit in making decisions, and for willing volunteers as the Ministry Chairs assemble their ministry groups. Pray for the following: winter and spring activities; Sunday School; Bible studies; Wednesday Night activities; Lenten Life Groups; FECC’s music ministry; and Kids First. Prayers for Our People: Health Concerns— Liam Murphy; Bob Carroll; Helga Zechner (Anja Knepper’s stepmother); Scott Bulin (Amy Cradduck’s cousin); Hezekiah Johnson; Nic Ahlberg; Sheral Johnson; Ellia Westburg; Katie Weber (Bredensteiner’s friend); Karen Stanley; Dotty Reier; Deloris Weeks; Marshall DeBoer (Deb Cada’s nephew); Wayne Bellinger Recovering from Injuries & Surgeries— Annette Gray; Ray Solee; Bill & Marie Stack (Irene Malzer’s parents); Ruth Truesdale; Don Ganow; Michelle Munson Long Term Care Needs— Carolyn Lutes; Lonnie Peterson; Tom & Beverly Morey; Rich & Carolyn Carlson; Cheryl Wamberg; Romelle Johnson; June Johnson Prayers for Comfort in Time of Sorrow: Stephanie & Evan Westburg and family in the loss of Stephanie’s grandfather, Harold Sutton. Prayers for Others: Pray for denominations and local churches as they seek the Lord’s guidance and direction. Pray for those who are seeking employment.

Text Box: “To pray is nothing more involved than to open the door, giving Jesus access to our needs and permitting Him to exercise His own power in dealing with them.” O. Hallesby

Text Box: We welcome you to our Church Family! We are a group of people of all ages and from all walks of life who have heard God’s call through Jesus Christ to serve Him and serve each other. We worship together to celebrate our salvation in Jesus, our joy in God’s presence, the fellowship we have in the Holy Spirit, and to listen as He speaks to us through His Word. We are a part of the Evangelical Covenant Church, which began in the great spiritual revival of the 19th century. We believe in new life that comes through a personal relationship with Christ. We believe in the Bible as the Word of God and the only true basis for faith, doctrine and practice. Childcare is provided for children up to the age of three. Children’s Worship (3 yrs thru 2nd gd.) is provided during the school year in Room 118; children can be picked up there. Restrooms are located on the east side on the main level, tucked in behind our parlor kitchen. Hearing-assistance devices are available. Please ask an usher. First Time Visitors We welcome you to our church family today and hope that your visit has been enjoyable. Please worship with us again soon! If you need more info, please call our church office at 489-8869.

Text Box: Annual Potato Bar/Bake Sale is today after worship—please stay for a yummy lunch and help send kids to Bible camp this summer! Copies of the March Bridge and calendar are out on the parlor table for you to pick up today. Worship Bags: The Kindergarten Sunday School Class has been very busy over the past few weeks filling up the old bags and decorating some new ones. The Worship Bags are located on the shelves right in front of sanctuary so point your kids to the new additions!! We have set out a box in the parlor labeled "Worship Bag Donations" and are collecting donations of crayons, small notebooks, small toys, etc. A big thank you from McKenna, Denny, Kenly, Seth, Jessie and Irene. Properties Ministry will hold their meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Reminder: please mark your calendars for Mar. 20 for a Church Workday. F.Y.I.: Lois Larson has a new email: dololarson@windstream.net. Adult Sunday School Possibilities: 1) Genesis—led by Ron Kreinbrook; fellowship hall; 2) 2nd Corinthians—led by Doug Smith; chapel; and 3) Sunday Sermon Text—led by Bob Reier; library.

Text Box: Feb. 28th thru Mar. 7th: SUNDAY, Feb. 28th 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Potato Bar and Bake Sale 2:00 p.m. reviival MONDAY, Mar. 1st 3:30 p.m. Middle School Girls Bible Study @ Sherri’s 6:55 p.m. BSF TUESDAY, Mar. 2nd 9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study in library 3:30 p.m. Middle School Boys Bible Study in Uth Room 7:00 p.m. Christian Education meeting in CE Office 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Bible Study in parlor WEDNESDAY, Mar. 3rd 11:00 a.m. Staff meeting in library 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper [Deb serves*] 6:00 p.m. Praise Kids; Youth Handbells 6:30 p.m. Camps Seedling, Pinecone, Evergreen; 6th Grade Stuff; Confirmation; Adult Handbells; Bible Chicks 7:15 p.m. Choir THURSDAY, Mar. 4th Noon PSRC meeting in library 1:00 p.m. Covenant Women Board meeting in parlor 7:00 p.m. Properties meeting FRIDAY, Mar. 5th 7:00 p.m. JHAMS SATURDAY, Mar. 6th 6:30 a.m. BSF Leaders 7:30 Men’s Bible Study/Breakfast @ St. E’s SUNDAY, Mar. 7th 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 2:00 p.m. reviival Sunday School Nursery this week: Stephanie Mattison Worship Hour Nursery this week: Larry Carlson family Sunday School Nursery next week: Stephanie Mattison Worship Hour Nursery next week: Mike & Jennifer Davidson *Menu for this Wednesday Night Supper: taco bar

Text Box: Food Pantry: Don’t forget there are many families in our community who depend on the Food Pantry to help provide food for their families. Any type of nonperishable food or paper items are welcome. Please place all donations in the gray box located by the Youth Room. Thank you! Covenant Cedars “Jump Start”: A new event is planned this year for Jr. & Sr. High students on Mar. 27-28: instead of the usual winter camp, there is an awesome concert weekend planned. Check the details on the brochures out in the parlor. Deadline to sign up is Mar. 13. And Speaking of Covenant Cedars: Here are the dates for summer camp to help you plan your summer: Pathfinder (gd 1, 2) - June 26-27; Trailblazer (gd 3,4) - July 6-9; Explorer (gd 5,6) - June 20-25; Jr. High (gd 7,8) - June 27-July 2; Sr. High (gd 9-12) - July 11-16; Last Chance (gd 3-12) - Aug. 9-11. Remember, there are discounts if you pay before April 1st. Check out www.cedars.org or grab a brochure from the parlor table. SPRING INSPIRATION GALLERY: (Dates of exhibit have changed) It is time again to get your art work ready for the Inspiration Gallery Spring showing. Think about paintings, photographs, needlework, quilts, sculptures, poems and creative writing which you or a relative or friend might want to share with others in the church. New exhibits can be brought to church on Sunday, March 14, before or after Sunday School or the Worship Service, or special arrangements can be made with Stuart Westburg, 489-9105. Application forms are available in the Gallery. VBS Hero Headquarters: June 13-17; I Timothy 4:12 New Pastor: You are cordially invited to the installation of Pastor John C. Madvig on Mar. 7, 2010 at Community Covenant Church in Omaha (15770 Q St.). Their 10:30 a.m. Worship and Installation Service will be followed by a 12:00 p.m. sandwich