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Manskool on Saturday!

Steve Whitacre — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:38:01 GMT

Fellas:

Don't forget: we've got Manskool this Saturday. As always, breakfast is at 7:30, we'll get started at 8. Come ready to talk about manly things, like honoring God in relationships and music piracy and how the gospel changes everything about everything. See you then.

Fee At CLC For A Small Fee

Steve Whitacre — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:56:39 GMT

I don't know if you've heard of the band Fee, but I know you've heard their music. They're behind some of our favorite worship songs, like All Because of Jesus and We Shine. And they're coming to Covenant Life Church next week. If you're interested, here are the details:

Friday night, November 13, 7:30pm at CLC.
Tickets are $7 and are available online.
The concert is for all ages, kids under 5 and under are free.

A Much-Needed Facelift

Steve Whitacre — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:14 GMT

You might assume from the title that I'm talking about me trimming my beard, but I'm not. It's the blog that has received a face-lift, one that is well overdue. Special thanks to Karen Freeman for her hard work implementing the new design.

If you've been around a while, you might remember some older iterations of the blog:

2009 Fall Clean Tax Deductions

Steve Whitacre — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:59:37 GMT

Here is some important information for those of you who have signed up for five15 to come do work for you for the Fall Clean Mexico Fundraiser. First, let me say THANKS for your support. We are so grateful for your contribution. Now, for the details:

Your five15 Fall Clean Donation supporting the 2010 Juarez Mission Trip and/or Rancho 3M may be partially tax deductible. To compute the deductible amount, subtract the fair market value of the services received from your donation and the remainder is your tax deductible donation amount. Your cancelled check will be your receipt. Please be advised that your donation will not be included in your annual giving statement, so please document your gift appropriately. If the IRS requires further documentation, please contact the church office.

Manskool Tomorrow!

Steve Whitacre — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:35:29 GMT

Fellas! Quick reminder: Manskool is tomorrow! You know the drill: breakfast is served at 7:30 (I promise there will be more donuts this time!), and we'll get started at 8.

We'll be following up on the latest five15 message, so if you weren't there and you've got a half hour free, you can download it and listen to it.

See you tomorrow!

Corn Maze Postponed

Steve Whitacre — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:30:22 GMT

In light of all the rain, we're postponing the Corn Maze event from this Sunday to NEXT SUNDAY, October 25. Check out the farm's website for more information about the maze; directions; more event information is below;

BIG MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT!

Steve Whitacre — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:08:06 GMT

Friends,

We've got a BIG MEETING tomorrow night: for all high school and middle school students and their parents. This week is Friends, Part 2: How To Be A Friend. Read Hebrews 3:12-13 if you want to get an early start.

You know the drill: eats at 5:15pm, meeting starts at 6:30. As always, bring friends, bring your Bible, and please pray for the Holy Spirit to fill us with his presence and feed us with God's Word!

See you tomorrow night!

Parenting Equipping

Steve Whitacre — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:06:54 GMT

Parents,

If you missed Lou Gallo's message at the not-so-big meeting last Saturday, it's not too late! Lou's message and outline are available for download.

Enjoy!

Musicians: Listen Up!

Steve Whitacre — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:48:57 GMT

Friends,

I thank God that we have a five15 Band that serves us so well! What a gift from God.

I know that there are many of you who are accomplished musicians who would like to serve by playing on the band, but maybe don't have any experience playing with a band.

If this is you, I'm happy to tell you that Seita Sakaguchi is extending an invitation to you to come play with the main worship team. This will be a great way to get some experience as well as instruction and advice from more mature musicians. Seita is extending this invitation on the first Saturday morning of each month; rehearsals start at 10:15. The dates are:

September 5
October 10
November 7
December 5
January 2
February 6
March 6
May 1
June 5
July 3
July 31

If you'd like to know more, please email me!

For five15 Parents

Steve Whitacre — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:39:35 GMT

Parents,

I want to let you know about two opportunities coming up for you to be equipped in your task as parents. These happen to be on the same day: next Saturday, September 26.

COLLEGE CHOICES SEMINAR. Saturday, 9/26/09, 8am-1pm at CLC. This event is at Covenant Life Church, led by pastors Jamie Leach and Greg Somerville (the current and former heads of Covenant Life School). They will help parents answer common questions, like should my kid go to college or not? Should they stay home or go away? How do we choose a college and a major? Learn more here.
not-so-big Meeting. Saturday, 9/26/09, 6:30pm. For high school students and parents of high school OR middle school students. We'll be splitting up; parents will benefit from parent equipping teaching by Lou Gallo. Teens will hear from Stuart McCray about how to walk by the Spirit.

We're really excited about both of these events. We know that you will benefit from Jamie and Greg's teaching, and of course, I always love for parents to learn from Lou!

Hope to you see you at one or both of these events!