ELIM COVENANT CHURCH



ELIM COVENANT CHURCH

February 5, 2017

HEROES: SAMUEL Pt. 2

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Elim Covenant Church

5201 18th Avenue Moline, IL. 61265

(309) 764-6920

WORSHIP CELEBRATION

February 5, 2017

Elim’s mission statement.

“To develop leaders who will impact the world for Christ.”

GATHERING BEFORE GOD

We are invited into the presence of God! *

Please turn your cell phones off* Please sign the register book & pass it on.

PRELUDE

WELCOME SONG Linda Gilmour Worship Facilitator

“Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)”

GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANNOUNCEMENTS Shannnon Pirmann

MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH

“The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.

You will be like a well-watered garden,

like a spring whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11

WORSHIP SONGS

“Great I Am”

Hymn #428 “He’s Ever over Me”

HEARING FROM GOD

We give our attention to God by opening our lives to His Word! We invite God’s Spirit to take this Word into our lives that we might be formed

into the image and likeness of Jesus!

CHILDREN’S SERMON

(Children dismissed for Children’s Church,

please for ages 3 thru 5th grade only).

ELIM CHOIR “Redeemer”

WORDS FROM GOD 1 Samuel 12:16-25

Scripture Reader, Heather Adams

(Red Bibles p. 291 or p. 272)

MESSAGE

“Heroes: Samuel, Pt. 2”

Pastor Steve Peterson

RESPONDING TO GOD

Now that God has spoken to us, it is time for us to speak to Him!

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Call to Communion

Invitation to the Lord’s Table Sharing of the Bread & Cup

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

BEING SENT BY GOD

God sends us out into the world that he desperately loves.

His presence goes with us. We leave as God’s agents of grace and mercy.

HYMN #458 “ ’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

BENEDICTION

Scripture Readings for the Week

Sunday Deuteronomy 32:39

Monday Psalms 37:3-6

Tuesday 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Wednesday Philippians 1:6

Thursday John 15:16

Friday John 6:40

Saturday Isaiah 35:10

TODAY’S GREETERS Tom & Annette Lancial

HEAD USHER Gary Wells

USHERS Heather Adams, Pat Hudson & Sandy Parrott

SOUND SYSTEM Orlin Johnson

POWER POINT Dave Christy

“Heroes: Samuel, Part 2”

1 Samuel 12:16-25

Key Text: “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you…” (1 Sam. 12:23)

Key Thought: God’s call for us is to develop a Christ-like character—the character of a hero.

1) Intro & Context: Samuel’s later years

a. Israel asks for a king (chpt. 8)

b. Anoints Saul; establishes him as king (chpts. 9-10)

c. Samuel rebukes Saul (chpt. 13)

d. Aside: Gotta love Jonathan!! (chpts. 14,20)

e. Saul rejected by God (Chpt. 15)

f. Samuel anoints David (Chpt. 16)

g. Samuel’s death (25:1)

h. Saul & the witch of Endor (chpt. 28)

2) God’s call for ___________ (cf. Isa. 6:8; Jn. 20:21; Acts 1:8; 26:18) “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” (Mt. 28:19)

3) Establishing hero-like ___________ (cf. Rom. 8:12-14, 28-30; 2 Cor. 3:17-18; Gal. 5:22-23; 2 Pt. 1:3-11) “Be imitators of God…” (Gal. 5:1)

4) Character _________________ begins at home (cf. Eph. 5:22-6:4; Col. 3:18-20; 1 Tim. 3:4-5; 5:8; Titus 1:6) “If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?” (1 Tim. 3:5)

5) Conclusion

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

• Do you find it difficult to believe God has called you to be a hero? Why would He not choose you? Does your belief line up with Bible truth?

• Are you actively, prayerfully working on developing a Christ-like character? Where is it programmed into your daily and weekly schedule?

• Have you established your home to be Christ-centered? Does the fruit of the Spirit flourish in your home and in your hearts?

PRAYER CONCERNS

Praises: God is always faithful and merciful.

Prayer Concerns: Rollie Potts – health issues.

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Those in Need of God’s Strength and Healing:

Arlene Miller, Margaret Hasty, Anna Swanson, Jay & Judie Stanley,

John & Linda Hutchison, Lyle & Maurine Beresford, Ann Seyller,

Belva Van Norman, Pennie Knary, Rollie Potts, families that have lost

loved ones, military families, and unspoken concerns.

Prayer Notes:

Prayer Following Worship

Please feel free to take your burden or praise to one of the Elim Prayer Team members available to pray with you. Team members include: Julie, Linda, Carolyn, Juanita, & Tasha and can be easily found at the back of the sanctuary in the northwest classroom behind the sound system booth.

Prayer Gatherings

Each Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. there is a prayer gathering held at Elim. Also, there is a Wednesday morning prayer group meeting in Pastor’s office @ 7:00 a.m. You are encouraged to come and pray with the team members and share your requests/praises.

Prayer Chain

The prayer network is used when special needs arise during the week. Call Judy at the church 764-6920 Monday thru Thursday

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. otherwise call or text Tasha Munger

@ (309) 281-8784 with your request. If no answer, you may leave your concern on the answer machine and it will be relayed ASAP.

[pic]TODAY

The mission team is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner TODAY, February 5th following worship. This is a fundraiser for their mission trip to Mexico in March. Everyone is invited!!

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This year our Chocolate Fantasy Tasting Event & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, February 11th . 2:00-4:00 p.m. the theme this year is

“Read, Relax, and Eat More Chocolate”.

Set-up will be Friday, February 10th

@ 9:00 a.m.

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YOUTH HOPE/CHRISTIAN FRIENDLINESS

In need of tutors on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:00. Contact CF @ 762-4577 or see Jane Peterson for info.

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The Journey of Grief, Part 2,

is today’s topic at Grief Share.

Join us this afternoon @ 2:30-4:30 p.m.

(Note time change). Everyone is welcome.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES BEGIN TODAY [pic]

Have you ever wondered how to introduce yourself in sign language? How to ask a deaf person how they are doing or tell them that God loves them? On February & March 5th & 19th there will be sign language classes here at Elim from 4:00-5:30 p.m. We’ll cover some basics, some culture, and also practice some songs/worship God with our hands. Hope to see you here! Dora Beth.

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MEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Men, every other Sunday beginning Feb. 12th from

4:00-5:30 p.m., come back to Elim to spend time learning/discussing God’s word and focusing on improving His reputation. If you’ve got a girlfriend, wife, and/or children, don’t leave them home alone, they’re welcome to come and hang out with my wife and kids. We’ll be done in time for dinner on this school night. See Dave Christy.

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CURRENT NEEDS

for C H R I S T I A N C A R E

Men’s winter clothing and boots of all sizes.

Salad dressings (large bottles) Fresh fruits/potatoes/veggies

Yogurt, eggs, milk, sliced cheese Canned fruits/veggies

Butter/margarine Coffee/creamer/tea bags

Sugar/Powdered milk Ketchup/Charcoal/Cooking spray

Breakfast foods Pork & Beans/Chili beans

Beef broth Bus tickets (IL & IA)

Men’s new white t-shirts XL-4X Foot powder

Tooth paste/shaving cream Gently used cookware/utensils

Deodorant Paper towels/toilet paper Any Cleaning products

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[pic] A Comedy Sportz Fundraiser

(to benefit Elim’s Mission Fund & Love Hope)

will be held at their location 220 - 19th Street Rock Island.

The date is: Thursday, March 2nd @ 6:30 p.m.

The cost is $8.00 per person.

Pizza & snacks are available to purchase.

LOOKING AHEAD

|Sun. |Feb. 5 |9:15 a.m. | Sunday School |

| | |10:30 a.m. | Worship Celebration |

| | |11:45 a.m. | Mission Trip Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser |

| | |2:30-4:30 p.m. | Grief Share Meeting |

| | |4:00-5:30 p.m. | Sign Language Class |

|Mon. |Feb. 6 |5:30 p.m. | Prayer Team Gathering |

|Tues. |Feb. 7 |6:30 p.m. | Choir Practice |

|Wed. |Feb. 8 |7:00 a.m. | “Amped” Prayer Gathering |

| | |5:30 p.m. | Dollar Dinner |

| | |5:30 p.m. | Women’s Bible Study |

| | |6:00-7:30 p.m. | SPARK & AXIS |

| | |7:30-9:00p.m | Fusion |

|Thur. |Feb. 9 |9:00 a.m. | Keenagers Coffee Time/Bible Study |

| | |5:30 p.m. | MLT Meeting |

|Fri. |Feb. 10 |9:00 a.m. | Setup for Chocolate Fantasies Event |

|Sat. |Feb. 11 |2:00-4:00 p.m. | Chocolate Fantasies Event |

|Sun. |Feb. 12 |9:15 a.m. | Sunday School |

| | |10:30 a.m. | Worship Celebration |

| | |3:00-5:00p.m. | Grief Share Meeting |

| | |4:00-5:30 p.m. | Men’s Bible Study |

|Mon. |Feb. 13 |5:30 p.m. | Prayer Team Gathering |

| | |6:30 p.m. | CIU – RIC Prayer Meeting |

|February Birthdays |February Anniversaries |

|9 – Sheila Yoeckel |7 – Steve & Sandy Parrott |

|10 – Alyssa Coil |15 – Lisandro & Patty Restrepo |

|13 – Maria Cantu | |

|15 – Diana Wood |Church website |

|17 – Damian Burns |Pastor’s e-mail pastor@ |

|23 – Natasha Munger |Church office office@ |

|28 – Jessica Sandholm |Church Office Phone # 309-764-6920 |

Attendance Last Week Sunday School = 38 Worship = 124

CHILD CARE SCHEDULE

TODAY Feb. 5

Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler (John Thompson)

Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Lacey Wagner)

Nursery Lori Smith & Abby Peterson

NEXT WEEK Feb. 12

Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler (Ashley Parrott)

Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Cindy Minard)

Nursery Amanda Dang & Rachel Luong

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