June 26, 2016 The Beatitudes

The Beatitudes
June 26, 2016
SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 ~ 8:30AM
JESUS’ WAY
Prelude
Karen Johnson, organ
Responsive Reading of the Psalms Blessed Are You . . .
All Praise to God Who Reigns Above (Hymn 296)
Time of Prayer
Pastor Colleen Nelson
Welcome and Announcements
Gideon Presentation
Christ Is Risen
Beautiful One
Giving Our Offerings
Offertory
He Is Our King
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 66:1-2; Matthew 6:25-34
Sermon
Eric Morgan
Pastor Mark Hovestol
JESUS’ WAY: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
WHOM DO YOU DEPEND ON?
Lord, I Need You
Blessing
Postlude
Following worship there are people who are willing to pray with you
for any needs or concerns you may have; meet in the north Sanctuary hallway.
WORSHIP ~ JESUS’ WAY
June 26: The Poor in Spirit
July 3: Those Who Mourn
July 10: The Meek
July 17: Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
July 24: The Merciful
July 31: The Pure in Heart
August 7: The Peacemakers
August 14: Those Persecuted for Their Faith
August 21: Those Who Are Personally Attacked
THIS WEEK AT RC: June 26 - July 3
26(Sn)8:15am
8:30am
9:45am
10am
27(M)9:30am
28(T) 9am
29(W)6:00pm
6:30pm
3(Sn)8:15am
8:30am
9:45am
10am
Prayer Time (The Gallery)
Blended Worship (nursery care for birth-age 3)
KidJam (4yrs.-3rd grade, dismissed from Worship)
Prayer Time (The Gallery)
The Canvas Worship (nursery care for birth-age 3)
KidJam (4yrs.-3rd grade, dismissed from Worship)
Women’s Bible Study (The Gallery)
Women’s Bible Study (Pam Visser’s home)
RC Youth and Family Ministry Summer Life Group
Adult Bible Study & Prayer (Sanctuary)
Prayer Time (The Gallery)
Blended Worship (nursery care for birth-age 3)
KidJam (4yrs.-3rd grade, dismissed from Worship)
Prayer Time (The Gallery)
The Canvas Worship (nursery care for birth-age 3)
KidJam (4yrs.-3rd grade, dismissed from Worship)
Summer Worship Schedule
8:30am Blended
10:00am The Canvas
Introducing our Administrative Assistant/Communication Specialist
We are pleased to welcome Ashley Stevens to the RC Staff as our new Administrative
Assistant/Communication Specialist. Ashley, being a recent Bethel graduate, started
the position this past week. RC has decided to add the Communication Specialist
position as one of the roles the Administrative Assistant will oversee.
LIFE@RC
Women’s Summer Bible Studies
Monday, June 13th at 9:30 am, a seven-week study using the workbook “Open Your
Bible” from shereadstruth.com. Whether you are a seasoned Bible reader or struggle to
keep up with studying Scripture, Open Your Bible will leave you with a greater appreciation for the Word of God, a deeper understanding of its authority, and a stronger desire
to know the Bible inside and out. The study will be led by Pastor Colleen and Lisa Olson
(from Catalyst Covenant Church). There will be childcare available (donation).
Sing and Study
A Bible Study will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10am. Pastor Mark
Hovestol will be leading a study of Matthew. (Rm 23)
Summer Adult Bible Study & Prayer (every other week)
All adults are invited to attend Wednesday evenings here at church, 6:30pm, as we
study the Sermon on the Mount (alongside the sermon series) led by Pastor Mark and
Eric Morgan. (kids and youth ministry will also be meeting every other week).
Summer Calendars for Children & Youth
There are exciting things planned for kids of all ages this summer. The calendars have
been mailed; if you did not receive yours, please contact Heidi or Luke. Extra calendars
are on the Life@RC board.
Summer Theater
We are excited for another Summer Theater production from the Narnia series! This year
it will be “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”. The performance is scheduled for August
13th and 14th. Tryouts have been held; if you are interested in being involved with this
production, contact Eric or Afarin, eric@rosevillecovenant.org.
Feed My Starving Children
Our Summer Impact Night is coming up on July 13th at 6-7:30pm. Feed My Starving
Children has asked for our help to fill their packing sessions in Coon Rapids. We
welcome anyone in our church 5 years old and up to register online with the ‘join a
group’ code #911441 or add your name to the sign-up sheet in the lobby. Feel free to
contact Colleen, Heidi, or Luke with any questions.
Little Jammers Gathering
Little Jammers, a time for our families with young babies and preschoolers, will be meeting at Lewis Park Splash pad this Sunday evening, 3-5pm. It is located at 900 North Marion Street, St. Paul. See you there.
Church Directories
RC’s Church Directories are available for pick-up in The Gallery from 9:30-10:00am and
11:00-11:15am. Each family may pick up ONE directory if their photo is in Directory. If you
do not have a photo in the Directory, or you would like an additional Directory, cost $5.
Sarah Cross Baby Shower
All ladies are invited to a Baby Shower Brunch for Sarah Cross, daughter of Liz & Irv Cross,
on Saturday, July 9th at 11:00am in Fellowship Hall. Sarah is registered at Amazon and
Target.
Wedding Shower
All ladies are invited to a wedding shower for Tom and Karen Johnson’s son, Jack, and
his fiancée, Mary Beth Horstman. It will be at Fae Holin’s, 4194 Hemlock Lane, Vadnais
Heights, 7 pm, July 14. They are registered at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Crate &
Barrel. If you have any questions contact Fae at 651-483-6046 or Wendy McDonald at 651636-5937.
Choir Accompanist
A Choir Accompanist position is available:
- contact Jenny Currie to audition, 651.636.9524, pjcurrie06@gmail.com
- weekly rehearsals with the choir ~ September through mid-June
- accompany choir 3 weeks per month in worship
- this is a paid position - weekly stipend
Stats for June 19: Weekly budgeted offering (June): $20,021; Actual $13,576.60
Pastor Mark Hovestol - Lead Pastor
Pastor Colleen Nelson - Associate Pastor
Austin Kaufmann - Administrator
Heidi Swanson - Dir. of Children’s Ministries
Luke Korthuis - Youth Director
Jenny Currie - Choir Director
Eric Morgan - Care Ministry
Coordinator
ROSEVILLE COVENANT CHURCH
2865 N Hamline Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 633-5526
www.rosevillecovenant.org