Elim Covenant Church January 17, 2016
WORSHIP CELEBRATION January 17, 2016 God requires to be represented by a fiery church, or he is not in any proper sense, represented at all. God, himself, is all on fire, and his church, if it is to be like him, must also be at white heat. (E.M. Boundas 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 HYMNS OF PRAISE Mary Bivens Worship Facilitator HYMN #78 Great Is Thy Faithfulness HYMN #75 There Is a Redeemer 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 Marilyn Smith MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (1 Timothy 1:5) ELIM CHOIR Mary, Did You Know? CHILDREN S SERMON (Children dismissed for Children s Church, please for ages 3 thru 5 th grade only). WORDS FROM GOD 2 Timothy 1:6-14 Scripture Reader, Shannon Pirmann (Pages 1178 or 1248 in the red Bibles)
MESSAGE Faith Overhaul: #3 Passion Pastor Steve Peterson RESPONDING TO GOD Now that God has spoken to us, it is time for us to speak to Him! 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. HYMN #2 As the Deer BENEDICTION Scripture Readings for the Week Sunday Galatians 5:22 Monday Philippians 1:11 Tuesday 1 Corinthians 15:10 Wednesday Acts 14:26-27 Thursday Galatians 6:7-8 Friday 2 Peter 1:4 Saturday John 15:4-5 TODAY S GREETERS Rolland & Joann Potts HEAD USHER Mike Hermann USHERS Chris Carsell, Jim Nelson, Zach Stulir SOUND SYSTEM Don Yoeckel
Faith Overhaul: #3- Passion 2 Timothy 1:6-14 Key Text: Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord (Rom. 12:11) Key Thought: In order to overhaul our faith, we need to fan into flame our passion for God and our devotion to Him. 1) Intro & Context 2) DESIRE (passion, zeal, fervor) (cf. Ps. 69:9; Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:10; 2 Tim. 1:6-7) The fiery souls are those who conquer in the day of battle, from whom the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and who take it by force. The citadel of God is taken only by those, who storm it in dreadful earnestness, who besiege it, with fiery, unabated zeal. (E.M. Bounds) 3) DETERMINATION (conviction, single-minded, dauntless) (cf. Isa. 50:7; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; 1 Ths. 1:5; 2 Tim. 1:12) Therefore, I set my face like flint (Isa. 50:7) 4) DEVOTION (faithfulness, allegiance, consecration) (cf. Gal. 5:22; 1 Pt. 1:13-15; Rev. 2:10) But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do (1 Pt. 1:15) 5) The alternative (cf. Mt. 10:32-39; Rev. 3:15-16) two things are intolerable to [God] insincerity and lukewarmness. Lack of heart and lack of heat are two things he loathes (E.M. Bounds) 6) Conclusion Questions for Reflection: What is the temperature of your passion for God? Knowing what God desires of us, what do you need to do in order to fan into flame your faith? What, if anything, is holding you back? Who can you share that with?
PRAISES and PRAYER CONCERNS Praises: Grace abounds!!! God loves us! Prayer Concerns: Tabatha s dad/hip surgery; Maxine Barnes sister-in-law Mimi passed away. Pray for her family. Those in Need of God s Strength and Healing: Juna Wortz, Arlene Miller, Adolph Laurick, June Riley, Margaret Hasty, Anna Swanson, Vivian Smith, Marj Nelson, Gene & Ellie Wildermuth, Jay & Judie Stanley, John & Linda Hutchison, Lyle & Maurine Beresford, Ann Seyller, Joy Wright, Pennie Knary, 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 northeast classroom. 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 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.
ESTES BABY SHOWER We would love for you to join us in celebrating our twin granddaughters! ALLIE ESTES JANUARY 23 RD, 2016 AT 3PM SIGN UP SHEET IS AVAILABLE The next meeting for the S.P.L.A.S.H. ladies will be held on Saturday, January 23 rd (weather permitting) from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. A.M. Prayer & Coffee Gatherings (coffee is optional)! Every Wednesday morning, we re going to have a morning prayer gathering from 7:00-7:45 a.m. It s a great opportunity for those who: Want to counter-act stress with prayer. Want to draw closer to Christ. Feel a call to join with others in intercessory prayer. For those who are able, we ll finish with conversation over coffee at Village Inn immediately following our prayer time. Exploring Depression and Suicide Depression affects 1 in 10 Americans, and is the #1 factor in suicide. On Wednesday, January 20 th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. & Sunday, January 24 th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Josh Parrott will be hosting a class in the sanctuary on exploring this widespread, yet widely overlooked, topic. Learn how you can recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and how you can be a beacon of hope for someone in need. See Josh for details/questions.
CHRISTIAN CARE S CURRENT NEEDS Salad ingredients Yogurt, eggs, milk, sliced cheese Butter/margarine Sugar/Powdered milk Breakfast foods Beef broth Men s new white t-shirts Men s winter gloves Deodorant Any cleaning products Bleach/dish soap Fresh fruits/potatoes/veggies Canned fruits/veggies Coffee/creamer/tea bags Salad dressing/ketchup Pork & Beans/Chili beans Bus tickets (IL & IA) Men s size 11 tennis shoes Tooth paste/shaving cream Paper towels/toilet paper 33 Gallon Trash bags Laundry soap The first Men s Fellowship Breakfast of the year will be held on Saturday, February 6 th, 2016 @ 8:00 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the gathering area. See Don Peterson with any??? ANNUAL MEETING/NEW MEMBERS ALL CHURCH POTLUCK Our Annual Meeting and new members recognition will be held on Sunday, February 7 th following worship. We will have a potluck there is a sign-up sheet in the gathering area, please indicate what you will be bringing.
LOOKING AHEAD Sun. Jan. 17 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Service 11:45 a.m. Collection for CF/Youth Hope 2:00-4:00 p.m. CIU Brenda Cunningham Mon. Jan. 18 5:45 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering Tues. Jan. 19 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wed. Jan. 20 5:30 p.m. Dollar Dinner 5:30 p.m. Women s Bible Study 6:00-7:30p.m. Exploring Depression & Suicide 6:00-7:30 p.m. SPARK & AXIS 7:30-9:00 p.m. Fusion Thur. Jan. 21 9:00 a.m. Keenagers Coffee Time/Bible Study Fri. Jan. 22 4:00 p.m. CIU Wiborg Sat. Jan. 23 9:00-11:00 am S.P.L.A.S.H. Meeting (weather permitting) 3:00 p.m. CIU Estes Baby Shower TWINS!!! Sun. Jan. 24 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Service 2:00-4:00 p.m. CIU Thompson Family 4:00-5:30 p.m. Exploring Depression & Suicide Mon. Jan. 25 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering Tues. Jan. 26 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice Wed. Jan. 27 5:30 p.m. Dollar Dinner 5:30 p.m. Women s Bible Study 6:00-7:30p.m. SPARK & AXIS 7:30-9:00 p.m. Fusion Thurs. Jan. 28 9:00 a.m. Keenagers Coffee Time/Bible Study Sat. Jan. 30 5:000 p.m. Trivia Fundraiser for ESM/Doors open @ 4:30 p.m. Sun. Jan. 31 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Service Mon. Feb. 1 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering January Birthdays 17 Judie Stanley 19 Karter Thompson 20 Allie Majetic 21 Dale Gilmour Church office 21 Jordan Pirmann 23 Gene Wildermuth 27 Pastor Darren Olson January Anniversaries 28 Donald & Kathy Boggs CIU means Church In Use office@elimqc.org (309) 764-6920 Church website elimqc.org Pastor s e-mail Greg s e-mail pastor@elimqc.org youth@elimqc.org Attendance Last Week Sunday School = 35 Worship = 102 CHILD CARE TODAY Jan. 17 NEXT WEEK Jan. 24 Nursery Judy Martel, Karen Johnson (Rachel P.) Susie Schaechter, Rachel L. (Kate S.) Jr. Church Dora Beth (Mary B. & Natalie N.) Dora Beth (Lori S. Rachel P.)