Sometimes things get scary and we don’t know what will happen. During these times, the hard times, we especially need to rely on faith in our mighty God. Here are some activities I found while searching the internet. Print them out and have fun. I’d love to see your finished product. You can email me… Read More »
COVID-19 Update March 18, 2020
Dear friends, I hope this finds you well and blessed and seeing God’s mercy. It is an unexpected season and we are doing our best to be prayerful and informed. In the midst of it, we are especially grateful to God for all the ways He has been providing for us. We are also so… Read More »
COVID-19 Update At Covenent
Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well and blessed and seeing God’s mercy. I know many of us have been following the news, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are praying for those who are affected by the virus and for those who are serving them. Our church family is meeting Sunday at… Read More »
Souper Bowl Sunday
Dear Friends, There is a favorite parable that is about the difference between heaven and hell. A man goes into a place where there is beautiful food all around. The aromas of delicious soup fills the air. There are people trying to eat, but there is something different about these people. Their arms are very… Read More »
Gather
Every week on Thursday mornings, I meet with seven other pastors. We live and serve in different contexts, in different churches and actually in different states. We call in on a video conference and share about life, family, work and what it means to be faithful in the midst of a constantly changing world. Most… Read More »
The Greatest Christmas Story Every Told: The Best Year Ever
December 30, 2018 The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: The best year ever Take a moment to watch It’s a Wonderful Life. Covenant Community Church’s mission statement is to celebrate God, connect with others and change the world. As you watch the movie, where do you see these three elements shown? If your life was… Read More »
The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told – Love
December 23, 2018 Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: Love Take a moment to watch Muppet’s Christmas Carol. Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit lead very different lives. Scrooge has many resources and very little love while Cratchit has very few resources and much love. How does Scrooge come to value wealth so much? What are the… Read More »
The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: Joy
December 16th, 2018 The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: Joy How the Grinch Stole Christmas plays on TBS tonight at 7:30 and on YouTube, to name a few options. As you watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas (original 1966 cartoon), please consider a couple of things: The Grinch lives a very isolated life and doesn’t… Read More »
The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: Peace
December 9th, 2018 The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: Peace As you watch White Christmas, here are a couple of things to consider: Bob and Phil were very close friends in the war and after. At one point, Phil protected Bob in a bombing, putting his life on the line. Who are the people that… Read More »
The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: Hope
December 2nd, 2018 The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told: Hope As you watch Miracle on 34th Street, here are a couple of things to consider: Kris asks Alfred why he likes impersonating him. Alfred says, “When I give packages to little kids, I like to watch their faces get that Christmas look all of a… Read More »
