ELIM COVENANT CHURCH

November 20. 2016

Elim Covenant Church

5201 – 18th Avenue

Moline, IL. 61265 (309) 764-6920

WORSHIP CELEBRATION

November 20, 2016

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” (Joshua J. Marine)

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

Silver book #3 “Jubilate, Everybody”

Hymn #222 “When I survey the Wondrous Cross”

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 John Thompson

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)

CHILDREN’S SERMON

(Children dismissed for Children’s Church, please for ages 3 thru 5th grade only).

ELIM CHOIR “Thanksgiving Medley”

MISSION MOMENT Liz Ryan Pregnancy Resourses

WORDS FROM GOD Joshua 1:1-9

Scripture Reader, Tasha Munger

(Red Bibles p.222 or p.208)

MESSAGE

“Heroes: Joshua”

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 Pastor Steve “If My People Will Pray”

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 Silver book #48 “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks”

BENEDICTION

Scripture Readings for the Week

Sunday Psalms 138:8

Monday Job 11:6

Tuesday Psalms 9:10

Wednesday Philippians 4:13

Thursday John 4:14

Friday Proverbs 3:25-26

Saturday Isaiah 43:11

TODAY’S GREETERS Juanita Arellanos & Tabatha Estes

HEAD USHER Gary Wells

USHERS Felipe Cantu, Pat Hudson, Sandy Parrott

SOUND SYSTEM Orlin Johnson

POWER POINT Josh Brookhart

“Heroes: Joshua”

Joshua 1:1-9

Key Text: “As the Lord commanded his servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua, and Joshua did it; he left nothing undone of all that the Lord commanded Moses” (Josh. 11:15)

Key Thought: Joshua teaches us that we succeed (thrive, prosper, grow) in life as we live into God’s promises and follow the Lord wholeheartedly.

1)  Intro & Context

2)  A man of ______, and God’s man: He had God’s affirmation & strong support (1:1-9; 6:27)

a.  “Be strong and courageous” (1:6,7,9,18; 10:25; 23:6)

b.  “Do not be afraid” (1:9; 8:1; 10:8; 11:6)

3)  A man of ______: He had the people’s support; lack of rebellion (1:16-18; 24:16-18,21,24) Then they answered Joshua, “Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. (1:16)

4)  A man of ______: He lived, taught & advocated for obedience to the law (8:30-35; 22:5; 23:1-24:27)

5)  A man of ______: He completed the mission God gave him

a.  To conquer the land (1:1-6)

b.  To administrate the division of the land (13:8-21:45)

c.  To inspire the people to be faithful to the covenant w/ their God (8:30-35; 22:5; 23:1-24:27)

6)  The importance and significance of faithfulness

7)  Conclusion

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

·  What aspect of Joshua’s character impresses you the most? What character trait would you most want to emulate?

·  In what is God calling you to be faithful?

·  Are you open to God creating a hero in you?

PRAYER CONCERNS

Praises: Pennie Knary is a great grandmother!

Her granddaughter Krisha & husband Travis had a baby girl

Scarlett Karoline Zurcher was born on November 16th.

Prayer Concerns: The holiday season/activities.

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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, Cecil Grimes, families that have lost loved ones, military families, and unspoken concerns.

“If we endure hardship, we will reign with him.”

2 Timothy 2:12

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 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.

Today, November 20, 2016

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

W

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

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Poinsettia Sign-Up Sheet

Help beautify our church sanctuary for the holidays.

There is a sign-up sheet out for anyone who would like to order a poinsettia plant in honor or memeroy of a loved one. The plants are $8.00 each and checks may be made out to Elim Covenant Church & turned in to the church office.

They will be delivered to the church on Monday, December 12th.

NO Wednesday Activities - Wednesday, Nov. 23rd.

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THANK YOU

To everyone who helped or donated for this year’s Operation Christmas Child project. We collected items for and packed 89 boxes. They will be shipped to children in:

Barbados Dominican Republic Grenada Honduras

Jamaica Kenya Malawi Tanzania & Trinidad/Tobago.

Special thanks to Tasha Munger for spearheading the project & to Cindy Minard for raising shipping costs through the Tuesday Daytime Trivia events.

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MEN’S BREAKFAST

The next men’s breakfast is scheduled for

Saturday, Dec. 3rd @ 8:00 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet.

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CHILDCARE VOLUNTEER MEETING

Rachel Cunningham will be conducting a childcare volunteer meeting on Saturday, December 3rd @ 9:00 a.m.

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Next meeting about the trip to the Creation Museum & Ark will be Sunday, Dec. 4th. More information to follow. See Dave Christy with any questions.

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If you have any update info/changes for our church phone directory please let the office know. A new one will be printed soon.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sun. / Nov. 20 / 9:15 a.m. / Sunday School
9:15 a.m. / Christianity 101
10:30 a.m. / Worship Celebration
Mon. / Nov. 21 / 5:30 p.m. / Prayer Team Gathering
Tues. / Nov. 22 / 6:30 p.m. / Choir Practice
Wed. / Nov. 23 / NO WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES
Thurs. / Nov. 24 / Thanksgiving Day – Office Closed
Sun. / Nov. 27 / 9:15 a.m. / Sunday School
9:15 a.m. / Christianity 101
10:30 a.m. / Worship Celebration Service
Mon. / Nov. 28 / 5:30 p.m. / Prayer Team Gathering
6:30 p.m. / CIU – RIC Prayer Meeting
Tues. / Nov. 29 / 6:30 p.m. / Choir Practice
Wed. / Nov. 30 / 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
7:30-9:00 p.m. / Fusion
November Birthdays
26 – Abigail Akpla
December Birthdays
2 – Kathy Boggs
2 – Corbin Wood
6 – Kelly Wood
11 – Danielle Ogden
13 – Adam Hermann
13 – Lacey Wagner
19 – Elizabeth Smith
19 – Julie Wells / December Anniversaries
2 – Gary & Julie Wells
10 – John & Linda Hutchison
Church website elimqc.org
Pastor’s e-mail
Church office
Church Office Phone # 309-764-6920

Attendance Last Week Sunday School = 38 Worship = 121

CHILD CARE SCHEDULE

TODAY November 20

Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler (Ashley Parrott)

Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Lacey Wagner)

Nursery Carol Jacks & Diana Wood

NEXT WEEK November 27

Sunday Spark Victoria Fowler (Sandy Parrott)

Sunday Spark Jr. Dora Beth Christy (Abby Peterson)

Nursery Amanda Dang & Rachel Luong

MOWING SCHEDULE

Nov. 26 Curt Jackson & Don Peterson (should be the last week of mowing)