Renewal 2012

To kick-start the New Year we will be holding a special week of services starting on January 15th at 11:00 AM. We are calling it Renewal 2012. I can't help but think of the Israelites as they prepared to leave Mt. Sinai for the Promise Land. They had greatly displeased the Lord and transgressed his Covenant before it was even ratified. So, God said to Moses, "Go up to a Land flowing with milk and honey, but I will not go up among you." Then Moses, sensing the devastation of being on Mission without God, cried out, "If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.... Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct?" Ex 33: This is our prayer for 2012: That we would be on Mission with Christ; that we would be filled with a zeal for the Great commission; but most importantly, that God would go with us! It is in His presence that we are Renewed. And on top of all of that, Northside Baptist Church will be joining with us for Renewal 2012. Christians coming together in unity and diversity is great. But, two churches coming together in unity and diversity to beseech God for His favor and presence is an even greater gift of God's grace. So, please be encouraged by what God is doing to invite friends and family to a special New Year's celebration, Renewal 2012. Service Times: Sun @ 11:00 & 6:00; Mon, Tues, Wend @ 7:00 PM; prayer and fasting starting @ 4:00 PM

December 11, 2011

Sunday Events
Morning

9:30 Worship Service 11:00 Small Groups Noon Hospitality Meal (Dec 18th)
Evening

4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00

Prayer Meeting (Memorial Park) Bible Study (Hospitality Hall) Northside Bapt. Worship Service Downtown Worship & Study @ Cite des Arts

Ephesians 4:1-13; Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12

Baptism
We are now taking names & interviewing candidates for Baptism. If it is time for you to publicly identify with Christ and His church, then contact the church to schedule an interview with the pastors.

Spiritual Gifts 3 An Army of One

Contact Us
Church Office: info@cbclafayette.org or 234-9100 On-Line: www.facebook.com/cbclafayette, www.covenantchurchLA.org Sermon Audio: www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=brandonnealy
www.CovenantChurchLA.org (337)234-9100 info@CovenantChurchLA.org www.CovenantChurchLA.org (337)234-9100

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Whats Happening?
Hospitality Meal: Next Sunday, December 18th. Bring an entre. Christmas Service: December 25 at 11:00 am. There will be no 9:30 services or Downtown Bible Study. Prayer Meeting Today at 4:00 in the memorial park across the street. Join us in prayer for Lafayette. Renewal 2012: On Sunday, January 15th, services will be at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. That week, we will also hold worship services on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night at 7:00 PM. Covenant Institute Covenant Institute starts up again Jan 23rd at 7pm. This semester we will offer two classes on Monday night (Marriage & The Doctrine of Last Things). Also, child-care will be provided. Do you have a prayer request? e-mail prayer@covenantchurchla.org
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Shepherding Groups
Each Sunday at 11:00 AM we gather together in small groups called Shepherding Groups. The name signifies the purpose: to be shepherded. While growing as a church numerically we must also grow in fellowship. We must also grow in effective and organized discipleship and shepherding. Shepherding Groups provide for this ever-increasing need. There you can meet others in the church, express concerns, ask for prayer, dig deep into the word of God and process the sermon together in community. When Mary heard the Gospel message from the angel Gabriel she quickly rushed to Elizabeth for guidance, wisdom and community. It is a clear Biblical principle that truth outside of Christian love, humility and community tends to pride and distortion. So, I encourage you to take the short walk over to the hospitality hall and become a vital part of a shepherding group.

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Christmas Day
This year we have an unusual opportunity: Christmas day is on the Lord's Day. Actually, it seems appropriate considering the real meaning of Christmas. I would like to invite you to have your family Christmas celebrations on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Morning. Then meet with your spiritual family in a Christmas celebration. To make it easy, we will be holding Christmas services at 11:00 AM on December 25th. I can't think of a better opportunity to invite your friends and family to church.

December11th
9:30 Nursery - Rebekah & Joe Childrens Church Sarah & Abbie 11:00 Nursery - Mandi & Lisa Childrens Church Sylvia & Isabel

December 25th
11:00 Nursery - Emily & Trisha Childrens Church Rebekah & Shirah

Prayer Requests/Needs:
Please let us know of any public prayer requests or needs you might have. We would like to pray for you. Or, you can email or call the church at anytime to add request.

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December18th
9:30 Nursery - Charlotte & Christina Childrens Church - Amber & Jessie 11:00 Nursery - Hannah & Stacey Childrens Church Lindsie & OPEN

January 1st
9:30 Nursery - Ashley & Baili Childrens Church Michelle & Daniel 11:00 Nursery - Anne-Kathryn & Lainey Childrens Church Tonni & OPEN