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From Our Pastor
Office Hours: Monday—Thursday, 8:30a—5:00p; Friday, 8:30a—11:30a
Pastoral Staff:
Michael E. Devine, Senior Pastor ([email protected]) ext. 250
Aaron R. Grooms, Executive Pastor ([email protected]) ext. 236
Todd Bryant, Worship Pastor ([email protected]) ext. 252
Nathan R. Grooms, Director of Counseling ([email protected]) ext. 251
Lance Friday, Student Pastor ([email protected]) ext. 241
Grace Botkins, Children’s Pastor ([email protected]) ext. 235
Dave Herbertson, Visitation Pastor ([email protected]) ext. 225
Support Staff:
Mindy Shires, Accountant / Office Manager ([email protected]) ext. 224
Brandy Mercer, Administrative Assistant ([email protected]) ext. 225
Ryan Stertzbach, Media Director ([email protected]) ext. 221
Jeff Powell, Facility Manager ([email protected]) ext 230
Edgar Armstrong, Assistant Custodian ext. 230
Michael E. Devine
Church website: www.covenantchurch.church
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Don’t Drink the Wine!
Daniel 1:4-5 …young men in whom there was no blemish, but good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand, who had ability to serve in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the language and literature of the Chaldeans. 5 And the king appointed for them a daily provision of the king’s delicacies and of the wine which he drank, and three years of training for them, so that at the end of that time they might serve before the king.
I find two things extremely interesting about this section of scripture that is explaining the capture of Israel by the Babylonians. We can learn a lot about our enemy if we watch his tactics. The first thing that stands out to me is “WHO” the enemy chose to take back to Babylon. He chose young, very smart subjects for his mission. He chose those who were hungry for knowledge that could one day serve him in his kingdom. Why did he choose this particular group? The answer is easy. He knew if he could convince them of his ideology, he could use them to change the entire culture of Israel. He knew they were the trend setters of their generation, and if he won their hearts; they would help him win the hearts of all of Israel.
The other thing I find interesting is “HOW” he chose to change them. The Bible says that they were appointed daily provisions of the king’s delicacies and of the wine that he drank. What does this really mean? In my opinion, this wine, while it was really wine; represents so much more. I think it is a hint to something much more sinister. I think wine here represents the king capturing their minds. Let me explain what I mean. In Proverbs 31 (yes, the scripture we often use to describe great women of faith), we see a story hidden in the text. It’s the story of a conversation between a mom and her son who had aspirations of becoming a great king. The mom in the story of Proverbs 31 reminds her son that he needs to live a life that is “set apart” from the rest of his culture. She says to him in verse four, “It is not for kings to drink wine.” In other words, if you want to be better; be different. I think the king of Babylon was aware that if he altered the minds of these young people with the best of his wine (his ideology), he could warp their minds to the point of no return. I think this was a brainwashing of sorts. What was true for the young man in Proverbs 31 is also true for us. We cannot drink the wine of our enemy if we are to stay the course for our King. Simply put: “Don’t Drink the Wine!”
WEE
A publication of: Covenant Church 2168 Gastonia Highway/P.O. Box 654; Lincolnton, NC 28092 Phone: 704.735.1559; Fax: 704.732.6187
Sunday, July 11
7:15a……………………………..…………………………..… Worship Team
8:30a……………………………..…………….………...… Children’s Church
8:30a……………………………..…………….……… Early Morning Worship
9:45a……………………………………….. Children’s Water Baptism Class
9:45a…………………………. Connections for Prospective New Members
9:45a……………………………………………………… Intercessory Prayer
9:45a……………………………………………………….… Sunday Connect
10:45a………………………………………………………... Children’s Church
10:45a………………………………………………..………… Worship Service
1:00p……………………………………….. Covenant Students—Pin Station
Tuesday, July 13
10:00a……………………………………… Ladies’ Prayer Group (Room 109)
12:00a………………………………………………………… JOY Group—FLC
Wednesday, July 14
5:00p. ................................................................................. Kids’ Praise Team
6:30p. ...........................................................Wednesday Evening Bible Study
6:30p .................................................................... Wild & Wacky Wednesdays
6:30p. ................................................................... Covenant Students—FUEL
Thursday, July 15
9-10:30a…………...…..………………………..… God’s Word & God’s Chicken
10:00a…………...…..……… Ladies’ Intercessory Prayer Group (Room 103)
INFORMATION DIRECTIVES & DEADLINES Newsletter: Deadline: Monday by 5p; News items: Brandy Mercer Prayer Sheet: Deadline: Wednesday by 3p; Requests: Brandy Mercer Announcements: Deadline: Monday by 5p; Ryan Stertzbach
CONNECTIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS
Connections for Prospective New Members is an ongoing seminar for prospective members and others who just want to know how our church body believes and operates. The class may be joined at any time. The class, facilitated by David Creech, meets on Sunday mornings at 9:45a in Room 118. Also, available on Wednesday nights upon request by calling the church office at 704.735.1559.
If you are currently attending another Sunday School class, you may request CDs and a workbook to complete on your own prior to becoming a member.
“Our promise to you, born out of His promise to us”
July 11, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS to Adam and Kristen Parsons on the new addition to their family, son Banner Hayes Parsons, born on July 2. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. The proud grandparents are David and Sha Parsons.
Lost and found items - clothes, jackets, shoes, and Bibles - are on shelves outside the baby nursery. Items not
picked up by TODAY will be donated to the Good Neighbor Shop.
FINANCIAL UPDATE July 4, 2021 Year To Date
Undesignated Giving $32,820.00 $609,193.00
Budget Needs $20,075.67 $542,043.09
Over (Under) Budget $12,744.33 $67,149.91
Building Fund Giving $60.00 $8,597.83
Other Designated Giving $3,625.00 $28,754.68
Total Giving $36,505.00 $646,545.51
Building Fund To Date $21,187.27
Wednesdays At Covenant
7.14 Wednesday Night Bible Study
7.21 Wednesday Night Bible Study
7.28 Wednesday Night Bible Study
Mark your Calendar
7.11 Children’s Water Baptism Class
7.15 God’s Word & God’s Chicken
7.18 Water Baptism
7.19-21 Basketball / Dance Camp
7.22 God’s Word & God’s Chicken
7.25 New Members
8.1 Love’s Journey Breakfast
8.6-8 Covenant Kid’s Camp
8.8 Baby Dedication
8.10 JOY Group
8.22 Promotion Sunday
SUNDAY SERVICE: Security Team July 11 Captain—Chad Beard Jordy Beard, Dan Calloway, Perry Caudle, Brian Lukowski, David Mincey, Kyle Raby
Security Team July 18 Captain—Scott Cole Dawn Cole, Robby Cline, John Nielson, Logan Ray, Bobby Sanders, Robbie Walls Nursery on July 11 Babies Gene and Denise Beach Toddlers Iliana Gonzalez 2s & 3s Brian and Jenny Blevins Nursery on July 18 Babies David and Tonya Carpenter Toddlers Iliana Gonzalez 2s & 3s Ana Carnes, Ella Carpenter
8:30a Children’s Church (except 1st Sunday)
10:45a Children’s Church (except 1st Sunday)
Nursery available on Sunday
mornings and Wednesday evenings (birth - 3 years).
SUNDAYS WEDNESDAYS
FOR COVENANT KIDS INFO Please text @covenantki
to the number 81010.
The Children’s Ministry is staffed by loving volunteers that have been carefully screened with a background check for our children’s
safety. We welcome your children to our ministry.
Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. Proverbs 22:6
PRESCHOOL—GRADE 5
Sunday Activities, July 11th, 1:00PM—5:00PM • Following 2nd service, we will head out to have some fun bowling at
Pin Station in Newton, NC. Students will need to bring $5 to bowl and additional money to grab lunch. (No Sunday night activities.)
Wednesday Night Service, July 13th, 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Our JV and Varsity Social Night will be held onsite to allow our
students to engage in a fun social environment, while continuing to grow in God's word with our leaders leading with a message from their heart.
Covenant Students’ New Communication Platform • Stay connected! Text 'covenantstudents' to 844-619-1539 to
stay connected to what is happening in our Student Ministry at Covenant Church.
“Here am I, Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
SEE WEEKLY CALENDAR IN THIS NEWSLETTER FOR ALL STUDENT ACTIVITIES
