COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS

Receipts General Fund Facility Improvement Fund

December 2 $14,601 $904

World Hunger Offering Received: $4,495.00

Lottie Moon Offering To Date: $6,402.00

YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONS We appreciate the fact that many of our members make year end contributions. This is an excellent opportunity for you to catch up on your tithes and offerings. Our bookkeeping system will show all contributions received after Monday, December 31st, as 2019 contributions. All contributions to be credited for 2018 should be received by December 31st. Checks written, mailed, and postmarked by December 31st will also be counted in 2018.

YEAR TO DATE STEWARDSHIP THROUGH NOVEMBER Budget Receipts $504,763 Disbursements 446,999 Receipts Over Disbursements $ 57,764

Facility Improvement Fund Balance $42,292

Covenant Baptist Church 165 Craig Manor Road, P.O. Box 578 (Mailing), Lancaster, SC 29721

Phone: (803) 286-5683 Fax: (803) 286-9730 E-mail: CBCLancaster@Comporium.net

Web Site: www.CBCLancaster.org Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8-5 pm Fri: 8-12:00 noon

Jim Osteen, Transitional Pastor wownow7@gmail.com

Tracey Wilson, Minister of Music & Worship traceyrhettwilson@gmail.com

JB Bowen, Interim Minister of Youth JB@cbclancaster.org

Carsen Taylor, Children’s Ministry Director Carsen@cbclancaster.org

Pat Rutledge, Administrative Assistant Pat@cbclancaster.org

SUNDAY, DEC. 9th

Coffee Station:

Matthew & Michelle Reece

Refreshment Station:

Kate Hughes Memorial SS Class

Sunday School Greeters:

Donna Johnson, Brayden Kennington

Sandra Stocker

Worship Greeters: Dave Harthan, Kent Thames

Dawson Wilson

Worship Time Childcare: Jane Herron, Kathy Thompson

Kingdom Kids Ministry: Joy Bowles, Cindy Frangenberg,

Cheryl Sjoblom

Counting Team Rotation: Stuart Sachs, Karen Young

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8:30 am Praise Team & Orchestra Rehearsal

8:45 am Coffee & Refreshments

9:00 am Sunday School

10:15 am Worship

10:35 am Kingdom Kids (ages 3-2nd Grade)

5:30 pm Youth Praise Band Practice

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

5:15 p.m. Fellowship Supper

5:30 p.m. Worship Orchestra Rehearsal

6:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study

6:15 p.m. Nursery

Children’s Ministries

Youth Ministries

Adult Prayer & Bible Study

7:15 p.m. Worship Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal

7:45 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal

Committed to exalting the Lord, equipping the Body, and expanding His Kingdom

The Connection December 5-19, 2018 Volume 24, Number 25

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

December Luncheon: Tuesday, December 11th @ 11:45 a.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 16th

Coffee Station:

Ben & Benita Moorefield

Refreshment Station:

Proverbs 2 SS Class

Sunday School Greeters:

Donna Johnson, Brayden Kennington

Sandra Stocker

Worship Greeters: Dave Harthan, Kent Thames

Dawson Wilson

Worship Time Childcare: Karen Daley, Michelle Reece

Kingdom Kids Ministry: Frances Harris, Sandra Reece,

Cheryl Sjoblom

Counting Team Rotation: Karen Young, Wayne McMackin

Wednesday, December 12th Chicken Strips

(No Pizza) Call Church Office for Reservations

Volunteer Team:

Jerry & Rebecca Williams Larry & Frances Harris

Wayne & Rhonda McMackin

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPERS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: Carsen Taylor

Wednesday, December 19th Spaghetti & Salad

(No Pizza) Make Reservations by 12/12

Volunteer Team:

Ernie & Carolyn Jordan Martha McManus

Sylvia Plyler, Marjorie Vincent

The Polar Express

Christmas Movie Night

Wednesday, December 19th

On Wednesday, December 19th, we will have our

very own Christmas Movie night. We will be

watching The Polar Express while eating popcorn

and some holiday treats. To fit this in, we will be

meeting at 5:30 instead of 6:15, so go ahead and

mark your calendars. But what is a proper movie

night without PJs? So wear your best holiday

pajamas, bring pillows, blankets, and your fury

friends for a magical night of fun.

Christmas Worship Experiences

Sunday, December 9th Second Sunday of Advent - The Candle of Love

Message by Rev. Osteen Giving What He Can

(Luke 2:7)

Sunday, December 16th Third Sunday of Advent - The Candle of Joy

Message by Rev. Osteen Tidings of Great Joy!

(Luke 2:15-20)

Sunday, December 16th 4:00 & 7:00 p.m. The King Is Here

Presented by the Covenant Worship Ministry

Sunday, December 23rd Fourth Sunday of Advent - The Candle of Peace

Message by Rev. Osteen Future Needs

(Matthew 2:9-12)

Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:00 p.m.

The Christ Candle Message by Rev. Osteen

When Jesus Was Born (Galatians 4:4; John 1:14)

GLOCAL MISSIONS

ANGEL TREE MINISTRY

Collection Day - December 16th

We are collecting items for senior adults in our

community. Please help this ministry be a success by

taking a flyer off the Angel Tree Table in the main

hallway and purchasing the items on the list. Please

do not wrap the gifts. They will be sorted and

delivered to area nursing homes the week of

December 17th. If you have any questions, please

contact Steve Capps at stevecapps@me.com or

Brenda Capps at Brenda.capps@lcsdmail.net.

LOTTIE MOON

CHRISTMAS OFFERING

CBC Goal: $13,000

Received to Date: $6,402

The Lottie Moon Christmas offering (LMCO) is named for Lottie Moon, a

missionary to China whose letters pleading for mission support still resonate

today. She died December 24, 1912, after living a life of total sacrifice to God

and the people of China. The LMCO provides critical funding for international

missions efforts, allowing Southern Baptists to send and equip missionaries

across the globe. Every dollar we give goes to further the Good News of Jesus

Christ around the world.

LOTTIE MOON POST OFFICE

OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

“Mail” your Christmas cards addressed to other church

members through the Lottie Moon Post Office. There

is a table for cards with a drop-box for money located in

the main hallway. The “Post Office” will be open

through December 23rd. Please alphabetize your cards

and put the whole name on the envelope (ie: John &

Betsy Hancock). All proceeds will be given to the Lottie

Moon Offering for International Missions. A donation of

25¢ per card is requested. Cards will not be hand

delivered, so please stop by and “check your mail.”

BLOOD DRIVE

Tuesday, December 18th

2:30 - 7:00 p.m.

In The

Family Life Center

There is a sign up sheet at the Connection Center in the

main hallway. Appointments are greatly appreciated;

however, walk-ins are welcome.

YOUTH MINISTRY: JB Bowen

Rooted – Winter Retreat We will be partnering with Christ Worship Center in Gastonia, NC. This event

will be held at Awanita Valley Retreat Center in Marietta, SC and will be a

weekend retreat. We will leave the church around noon on Friday, December

28th, and will return on Sunday afternoon, December 30th. The full amount of

$100 per student is due ASAP. The price includes all meals for the weekend,

all activities, and a winter retreat t-shirt. This trip is going to be a lot of fun and

a great opportunity for spiritual growth!

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

FAMILY NEWS

Prayer Concerns Home: Phillip Hough

Please Pray Daily For Your Pastor Search Committee Joey Caskey, Leigh Jordan, Julie Mathews, Pat McManus, Stuart Sachs (Personnel Committee), Bob Leaphart (Steering Committee)

Sympathy ...to Brenda Stacks and Ruddy Bumgardner and family in the death of Brenda’s brother-in-law and Ruddy’s uncle, Gene Turner of Fort Lawn. ...to Brenda Capps and family in the death of her mother, Sue Rockholt of Rock Hill. ...to Barbara Skipper and family in the death of her mother, Barbara Sellers of Conway.

Thank You ...from Eddie Nunemacher & family...from Hope of Lancaster.

Happy Birthday (10th) Jan Pepper , Cathy Turner , Anna-Frances Wilson (12th) Joey Caskey (13th) Brent Comstock, Dano Whited (15th) Judy Davenpor t, Bill Herron, Leigh Jordan (16th) Janis Aldridge, Matthew Martin (18th) Phenton Cudd, Martha McManus (19th) Lannia Bronola-Dickert, Karlton Shrum (20th) Vernon McManus (21st) J ill Long, Bruce Sowell (22nd) Rhonda McMackin

MUSIC & WORSHIP: Tracey Wilson

The King is Here A Christmas Worship Musical

Presented by the Music Ministry Sunday, December 16th

4:00 & 7:00 p.m. Make plans to join us on Sunday, December 16th, at 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. for the Christmas Worship Musical, The King is Here! The Choir and Worship Orchestra, along with soloists, and our Covenant Kidz will lead us in this multi-generational worship experience. Cookies, coffee and cocoa will follow each service in the main hallway. Mark your calendars, and invite family and friends. Worship Choir and Orchestra: Last regular rehearsal - December 19th. Will resume - January 9th Covenant Ringers: Last regular rehearsal - December 20th. Will resume - January 17th Classics Choir: Last meeting - December 17th. Will resume - January 21st

PASSION 2019 January 2-4 in Atlanta, Georgia

For 18-25 Year Olds Cost is $100.00

ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT! The Beautiful Wreaths Are Placed By The Following: ~In Memory of Bob Dudley by Pat Dudley, Linda, Allison, Kristen & Caitlin. ~In Memory of C.B. Mathis by Carolyn Mathis and family. ~In Memory of Jerry Coble by his family. ~In Memory of Carl Vincent by the JOY Sunday School Class. ~In Memory of Shirley Beasley by Glenda Bass. ~In Honor of Liz Rutledge by Buddy & Pat Rutledge. ~In Memory of Gary & Mary Cudd and Bob Rutledge by Buddy & Pat Rutledge. ~In Memory of Kate Hughes by the Kate Hughes Memorial Sunday School Class. ~In Honor of Bob & Helga Penegar by Rena, Bobby, Lisa & Eric. ~In Memory of Don Miller by the Family Matters Sunday School Class. ~In Memory of Neal Brinneman by the Family Matters Sunday School Class. ~In Memory of Don & Mary Edna Gibson by Ruddy & Kim Bumgardner. ~In Memory of Dana McBride and Savannah Bynum (granddaughter of Larry & Alice Bynum) by the LIFT Sunday School Class. ~In Memory of their parents, Bill & Mary Schmidt and Dean & Betty Jordan, by Dean & Carol Jordan. ~In Memory of Julia Emanuel by her family.

In Memory Of Buster Bass

December 10, 1942 - November 29, 2018 Covenant Member Since 1/2/2011

Our Deepest Sympathy To His Family.

Judith York January 6, 1946 - December 4, 2018 Covenant Member Since 2/26/1995

Our Deepest Sympathy To Her Family.

FROM YOUR PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

There will be a Called Family Forum on Wednesday, December 19th, at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Personnel Committee will present a recommendation that the employment status of J.B. Bowen, Minister of Youth, be changed from part-time Interim to full-time permanent effective January 1st, 2019. A discussion will follow this presentation. The Personnel Committee will present this recommendation to the church membership for affirmation, without discussion, on Sunday, December 23rd, during the worship service.