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Next ‘09 Promo Video
2 CommentsYesterday, the promotional video for the Next conference was posted at thisisnext.org. Kudos to Mike Hartnett and David Altrogge at Vinegar Hill Picture Works for a brilliant job producing this video. Enjoy!
February 18 2009 at 5:44 pm
Sunday Announcements Recap
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Here’s a recap of of the announcements we covered in church this past Sunday:
Choosing the Right Education for your Child
This Saturday, we’ll review the pros and cons of three educational options—Home School, Private School and Public School. 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Events Center.
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Introducing God Preview Nights
You’re invited to experience the new course, Introducing God, first hand. Choose one of two preview nights: February 25 or March 11, at 6:45. Register online asap for the preview night on the 25th. There’s a nominal charge of $3 to cover dinner.
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Seminar for Parents of Children with Special Needs
The purpose of this seminar is to provide biblical encouragement to parents of children with special needs. Saturday, February 28, 9-11 a.m. in the Edwards Room.
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Calling All Songwriters
Want to serve the church with your songwriting gifts? Contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more info.
Baptisms March 1
If you’d like to be baptized, download an application form here, and turn it in by Monday, February 23.
February 17 2009 at 5:04 pm
“A lively sense of having been forgiven…”
0 CommentsHere’s that excellent quote Robin used in his message this Sunday:
Man’s greatest need is forgiveness.… It is so easy for Christians to forget what it meant for them to come to Christ and be forgiven. But a lively sense of having been forgiven is essential to vital Christian devotion; without it, one easily leaves his “first love” (Rev. 2.4). And without it, he will tend to lack the forgiving attitude toward others that is essential to proper Christian living.… We need to learn about forgiveness and spend time thinking about our own forgiveness. Remember the pit from which you were dug.… Christians are forgiven people—and should be thankful for it; that’s what makes us unique.… Of all the people in the world, only Christians are forgiven, a fact which should amaze us, humble us and cause us to carry the message of forgiveness to others.
—Jay Adams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More than Redemption
February 16 2009 at 2:00 am
Ephesians, Part 17: Application
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Yesterday Robin preached from Ephesians 4:30-32 on fighting bitterness. He did a great job unpacking the “Motivation” of verse 30, the “Exhortation” of verse 31, and the call for “Imitation” in verse 32.
You can listen online or download the message here.
Application questions:
1. Robin taught us that there is a spiritual dimension to our actions. Bitterness not only impacts our relationships but can grieve (sadden or distress) the Holy Spirit. Why should this motivate us to keep bitterness from rooting in our hearts?
2. The first step in change is humble honesty. How do you respond when you are offended? Does Ephesians 4:31 describe you? If so, humbly admit your sin, bring it into the light by repenting to God and confessing it to trusted fellow believers.
3. Robin quoted Jay Adams who wrote, “Remember the pit from which you were dug ... Christians are forgiven people … a fact which should amaze us, humble us and cause us to carry the message of forgiveness to others.” How can remembering the enormity of our sin against God help us to extend forgiveness to others? (See also Matthew 18:21-35)
4. Robin said that if one person in a relationship will pursue humility, there is great hope for reconciliation. Do you need to humbly go to a brother or sister and seek to be reconciled?
5. In what practical ways can you cultivate kindness and tenderness toward a brother or sister who has offended you?
February 14 2009 at 2:41 pm
Tomorrow: Say “No” to Bitterness
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LINK team leader Gene Sohn serves a volunteer at the
ministry’s table in the lobby last Sunday.
Robin Boisvert will be bringing God’s Word to bear on our bitterness at tomorrow’s services. In case you want to read ahead today, his text will be Ephesians 4:30-32.
John David Maresco will lead our singing, and Ken Tarter will share a testimony of learning to trust God in the midst of financial difficulties.
Don’t forget to come prepared to get your picture taken for the Member Photo Directory if you haven’t already.
Looking forward to worshiping the Savior with you!
February 13 2009 at 7:45 pm
Seminar for Parents of Children with Special Needs
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Joe Lee sent me another item I want to highlight for you. Here’s his description of an upcoming seminar:
There are over 45,000 children in the D.C. metro area who have special needs, and the number is growing every day. A child with a special need is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. These activities include but are not limited to walking, seeing, learning, working, performing manual tasks, speaking and hearing.
There are many children in Covenant Life Church who have special needs and thus are not able to fully participate in the life of the church. This applies to their families who care for them as well.
We’ve planned a seminar to provide encouragement for parents of children with special needs. These parents can often feel alone in their trials. We want to use this meeting to encourage and remind them that they are not alone as they faithfully care for their children—that God is with them—and we as a church are with them.
We also hope this gathering will help the parents connect with others who have similar trials and thus become a means of encouragement and a resource to one another.
The seminar is on Saturday, February 28, in the Edwards Room from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Gary Ricucci will lead a time of prayer and ministry for the families. We would love to see as many members as possible attend to express their love and pray for these parents.
Proverbs 18:14: “A man’s spirit will endure sickness, ?but a crushed spirit who can bear?”