ELIM COVENANT CHURCH November 6, 2016

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1 ELIM COVENANT CHURCH November 6, 2016 Elim Covenant Church th Avenue Moline, IL (309)

2 WORSHIP CELEBRATION November 6, 2016 Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. (Helen Keller) 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 SONGS OF PRAISE Linda Gilmour Worship Facilitator GREETING ONE ANOTHER 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! ANNOUNCEMENTS Natalie Hermann MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. (Isaiah 8:12) ELIM CHOIR CHILDREN S SERMON (Children dismissed for Children s Church, please for ages 3 thru 5 th grade only). WORDS FROM GOD Exodus 14:10-14 Scripture Reader, Juanita Arellanos (Red Bibles p.73 or p.67)

3 MESSAGE Heroes: Moses (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 OFFERTORY 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. SONG BENEDICTION Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday Psalms 139:10 Monday 1 John 5:11 Tuesday Psalms 73:26 Wednesday Galatians 3:14 Thursday Romans 8:26 Friday Psalms 57:10 Saturday Hebrews 13:5 TODAY S GREETERS Pam & John Thompson HEAD USHER Gary Wells USHERS Felipe Cantu, Pat Hudson, Sandy Parrott SOUND SYSTEM Don Yoeckel POWER POINT Dave Christy

4 Heroes: Moses (Pt. 2) Exodus 14:10-14 Key Text: The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still (Ex. 14:14) Key Thought: In any crisis, we must learn to pray to God, be still, and trust Him to deliver us. 1) Intro & Context 2) Pushing through a of faith (Ex. 5-7) 3) The critical factor: Moses with God (cf. Eph. 6:18; Php. 4:6-7) a) Met w/ God, complained, listened, then acted in obedience b) This was his pattern throughout his ministry i) Ex. 33:11 The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend ii) Ex. 34:29-35 His face was radiant 4) Breaking down (Ex. 7:14-12:51) a) Bloody Nile b) Frogs c) Gnats d) Flies e) Plague on livestock f) Boils g) Hail h) Locusts i) Darkness j) Firstborn & the Passover 5) Parting an barrier (Ex. 14) 6) Conclusion

5 PRAYER CONCERNS Praises: Anna Swanson turned 94 last Friday Anna is one of the members from our originating congregation. Congratulations Anna! Prayer Concerns: Sympathy to the family and friends of DeWayne Edwards who passed away on Thursday, November 3 rd. Those in Need of God s Strength and Healing: Juna Wortz, Claudine Patton, Arlene Miller, Adolph Laurick, June Riley, Margaret Hasty, Anna Swanson, Marj Nelson, Jay & Judie Stanley, John & Linda Hutchison, Lyle & Maurine Beresford, Ann Seyller, Belva Van Norman, Pennie Knary, Felipe Cantu, Joey Dunn, Dewey Jacks, Cecil Grimes, families that have lost loved ones, military families, and unspoken concerns. The Lord is my rock, my protection, my Savior. My God is my rock. I can run to him for safety. He is my shield and my saving strength, my defender. I will call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I will be saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:2-3 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. Monday Evening Prayer Gathering Each Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. there is a prayer gathering held at Elim. 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 Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. otherwise call or text Tasha (309) with your request. If no answer, you may leave your concern on the answer machine and it will be relayed ASAP.

6 6:30 p.m. come here to Elim for a creationversus-evolution themed movie night and ice cream fundraiser. Approsimately 1 hour of free educational videos followed by information about our upcoming trip to the Creation Museum & Ark Encounter over Memorial Day Weekend Come whether you re thinking of joining the trip, if you re just interested in the topic, or if you just want fellowship. Also, please note that there will be another meeting on Sunday, Dec. 4 th. See Dave Christy with questions. DAYTIME Tuesday, November 8 th. Doors 11:00 Game 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. $5.00 per person. Fundraiser for Christmas Shoebox Mailing. There is a sign-up sheet. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX PACKING PARTY DAY The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox packing party day will be held on Saturday, November 12 th from 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. If you can help pack the boxes please come and join us it s fun and rewarding too!! Still need: wash cloths, toothpaste, picture books, pencil sharpners, hard candies.

7 W Sunday, November 20, :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can t be recreated? Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one s death, no matter how long it s been. You ll learn: How to deal with the many emotions you ll face during the holidays What to do about traditions and other coming changes Helpful tips for surviving social events How to discover hope for your future A Surviving the Holidays event lasts for about two hours. You ll be welcomed by warm, caring people who understand what you are going through and who want to help. During the seminar, you will: Watch a 40-minute video, filled with practical holiday survival tips and the real-life stories of people who have navigated the season after their loved one s death. Hear other seminar attendees explain how they are dealing with the holidays. Have the opportunity to share how grief is affecting you. (No pressure this is optional. We want you to feel comfortable.) Receive a personal copy of the GriefShare Holiday Survival Guide. Everyone is welcome, including your family and friends. See Sandy Parrott, Juanita Arellanos, or Pat Whiting for more information I want to thank everyone for a wonderful Pastor s Appreciation Sunday on the 23 rd. Thank you, especially, for the great meal and for the very generous gift you gave. My family and I feel very loved by you all, and we consider ourselves extremely blessed to be able to serve this wonderful congregation. Know that the love is mutueal, and we are so thankful to God for all of you!

8 LOOKING AHEAD Sun. Nov. 6 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Christianity :30 a.m. Worship Celebration 6:30 p.m. Creation-Versus-Evolution Movie & Ice Cream Mtg. Mon. Nov. 7 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering Tues. Nov. 8 11:30 a.m. Daytime Trivia Doors 11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wed. Nov. 9 7:00 a.m. Amped Prayer Gathering 5:30 p.m. Women s Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Dollar Dinner 6:00-7:30 p.m. SPARK & AXIS 7:30-9:00 p.m. Fusion Thurs. Nov. 10 9:00 a.m. Keenagers Coffee Time/Bible Study 5:30 p.m. MLT Meeting Fri. Nov. 11 Veterans Day Sat. Nov :00a-12:30p Christmas Shoebox Packing Party Sun. Nov. 13 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Christianity :30 a.m. Worship Celebration Service Mon. Nov. 14 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering 6:30 p.m. CIU RIC Prayer Meeting November Birthdays 7 Amanda Dang 8 JoAnn Nelsen 8 Pam Thompson 12 Beverly Reese 16 Martin Bear 17 Ryan Wood 18 Maurine Beresford 18 Carolyn Carsell 26 Abigail Akpla November Anniversaries None listed Church website elimqc.org Pastor s pastor@elimqc.org Church office office@elimqc.org Church Office Phone # Attendance Last Week Sunday School = 50 Worship = 119 CHILD CARE SCHEDULE TODAY November 6 Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler (John Thompson) Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Cindy Minard) Nursery Lori Smith & Rachel Peterson NEXT WEEK November 13 Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler (Rachel Cunningham) Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Mary Parrott) Nursery Diana Wood & Abby Peterson MOWING SCHEDULE Nov. 12 Mike Hermann & Jim Nelson Nov. 19 Travis Ferry & Don Yoeckel