ELIM COVENANT CHURCH July 13, 2014

Jesus speaking from the boat to the crowds that gathered. He then told them many things in

parables including “The Parable of the Sower.”

WORSHIP CELEBRATION July 13, 2014

"Man talks of the survival of the fittest, but the glory of the

Gospel is that it transforms the unfit."

~ Unknown author ~

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 Worship Facilitator Greg Burney

“Hail the King”

“Silent Night O Holy Night” CCLI #2005052

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

MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH

“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus

Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me,

and I to the world." (Galatians 6:14)

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

WORDS FROM GOD Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23

Scripture Reader, Natalie Hermann

RESPONDING TO GOD Now that God has spoken to us, it is time for us to speak to Him!

MESSAGE “A Good Harvest”

Pastor Steve Peterson

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and

helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”

(Ephesians 4:29 NLT) Watch the words you say to others.

Pray that God will control your thoughts and tongue.

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.

SONG “Overcome”

BENEDICTION

Scripture Reading for the Week

Sunday Isaiah 53:5

Monday Proverbs 29:25

Tuesday Amos 9:13-15

Wednesday John 14:26

Thursday Galatians 1:3-4

Friday Psalms 139:17-18

Saturday 2 Timothy 4:17

TODAY’S GREETERS Rolland & Joann Potts

HEAD USHER Gary Wells

USHERS Martin Bear, Rachel Cunningham, Mike Hermann

SOUND SYSTEM Josh Parrott

“A Good Harvest”

Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23

I. Intro & Context

II. How to promote good growth

(a) Remain rooted (Ps. 119:112 Jn. 15:5-10; Eph. 3:16-19; Col. 2:6-7;

3:16) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I

in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing”

(Jn. 15:5)

(b) Remain well-watered (Lk. 8:6; Jn. 4:10-14; Ps. 1:1-3; 65:9-13; Isa.

44:3-4; Jer. 17:7-8; Ezek. 17:8) “But blessed is the one who trusts in

the LORD… They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends

out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes… It has

no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit” (Jer.

17:7-8).

(c) Tending the soil

i. May it be deep & fertile (Isa. 32:15-17; 61:11; Lk. 8:15) “But the

seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart,

who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop”

(Lk. 8:15)

ii. Standing under trials (Eph. 6:13; 2 Thes. 1:3-7; Ja. 1:2-4,12; 1

Pt. 1:6-9; Rev. 2:10-11) “Blessed is the one who perseveres

under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive

the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love

him” (Ja. 1:12)

iii. Standing under persecution (Ps. 119:86-87; Mt. 5:10-12; Jn.

15:18-21; 1 Pt. 5:8-11) “And the God of all grace… after you

have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make

you strong, firm and steadfast” (1 Pt. 5:10)

(d) Weed control

i. Managing anxiety (Ps. 56:3; Lk. 10:38-42; 12:22-34; Phil. 4:6-7;

1 Thes. 3:4; 2 Tim. 3:12; 1 Pt. 5:7) “Do not be anxious about

anything…” (Phil. 4:6).

i. Living by truth, not deception (Ps. 119:104,128,163; Pr. 13:5-6;

Cor. 6:9-11; 2 Cor. 4:2; Gal. 6:7,8; Ja. 1:22; 3:13-18; 1 Jn. 1:5-

10) “…we have renounced secret and shameful ways…” (2 Cor.

4:2).

II. Closing

PRAISES and PRAYER CONCERNS

Praises: Ability to trust in the Lord’s harvest and finding strength!

Prayer Concerns: Joy Wright, John Hutchison, Dorothy & Adolph Laurick, Marj Nelson, Vivian Smith, Jay Stanley,

Gene Wildermuth. Those in Need of God’s Strength and Healing:

Unspoken needs of our brothers & sisters: Jenny Brown, Dorothy & Adolph Laurick, June Riley, Family of Eddie Linehan, Anna Swanson, Vivian Smith, Gene & Ellie Wildermuth, Betty Lindberg, Marj Nelson,

Jay Stanley, John Hutchison, Norma Mullins (Jon Estes’ mother) Travis Ferry, families who have lost loved ones,

military families, and unspoken concerns. Prayer Notes:

Sunday 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.

Now Tuesday Evening Prayer Gathering

Each Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m.(for the next 3 weeks) 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.

NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY A new church phone directory will be printed soon (not the same as the

pictorial directory). If you have any changes ie. new address or phone # or e-mail address, please let the office know. Thanks.

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BLOOD DRIVE EVENT

THANK YOU!!!! The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center would like to

thank the congregation of Elim for sponsoring the summer

blood drive. Ten members were able to donate for the much

needed summer drive. Thank you for your response to help

with their collection goals. __________________________________________________________________________________

A Christmas in July celebration!! It will take place on Saturday, July 26th from 9:00

– 10:30 a.m. Please join us for some Christmas cookies, caroling and lots of crafts!!

You can even wear your pajamas, just like Christmas morning. We are also

requesting you bring a wrapped gift for the “Operation Christmas Child Shoebox

Project.” Your box may include hygiene articles like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap,

wash cloths, deodorant, etc. Another idea may include school supplies; like pencils,

erasers, writing tablets, paper, etc. Small articles like hot wheels cars, small dolls,

games may be another idea. Whatever you decide will be a head start on the

“Operation Christmas Child Shoebox” project taking place sometime in November.

See Dora Beth Christy or Tasha Munger with questions.

Dear Elim Family,

Thank you so much for all your cards, and other

expressions of your love and sympathy in the recent

passing of my brother, Bruce Burklund.

We truly appreciated it.

Greta Wiborg and family.

VBS “Mini” OPPORTUNITY On July 16-18 we will be joining up with Pastor Dwayne and Calvary church to

host a mini VBS for the kids. We will be using material from "Weird Animals,"

the program Elim used this year. It will be held from 5:30 p.m. to approximately

7:30 p.m. We will need volunteers to take responsibility for: music, games,

lessons, crafts, and snacks. We will also need lots of volunteers to come and help

with the kids through the activities. Sign-up sheets are in the gathering area for

leaders and helpers. This is a short commitment but will be full of blessings as

we reach out and make new friends. Pastor Dwayne describes the kids as

loveable, adorable and easy to entertain. Sounds like fun. Why not join us! ___________________________________________________________________________

ELIM AUGUST

TRIVIA NIGHT There will be a trivia night scheduled for Saturday, August 16th

from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This is an effort to raise funds for the Elim

Block Party taking place the 1st weekend in September. A

sign-up sheet is available in the gathering area. __________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS CHANGE Greta Wiborg

Morning Star Senior Residences 3601 – 6th Avenue Apt. #206

Moline, IL. 61265 Same phone #309-797-8749 _____________________________________________________________________________________

Dear Elim Congregation,

I wish to thank all of you for your cards,

calls, visits and prayers. I felt and

experienced the power of your prayers during

surgery and now in recovery. I continue to

ask for your prayers during the next 6 weeks

as I go into radiation & chemo follow up

treatments. I love all of you. Thanks again.

Your friend in Christ, John Hutchison

LOOKING AHEAD Sun July 13 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Service

Mon July 14 5:00 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

6:30 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

Tue July 15 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering

Wed-Fri July 16-18 5:30-7:30pm “Mini” VBS @ Calvary Church in Rock Island

Wed July 16 5:00 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

6:00 p.m. Dollar Dinner

6:30 p.m. Youth

6:30 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

Thur July 17 5:00 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

6:30 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

Sun-Sun July 20-27 Youth @ Snowbird

Sun July 20 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship Celebration Service

11:45 a.m. Collection for CF following worship

Mon July 21 5:00 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

6:30 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

Tue July 22 5:30 p.m. Prayer Team Gathering

Wed July 23 9:00a-1:00pm CIU – YMCA Meeting

5:00 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

6:30 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

Thur July 24 5:00 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

6:30 p.m. Kettle bell Class @ The Peterson’s

Sat July 26 9:00-10:30 am Christmas In July

July Birthdays

16 – Rachel Peterson

23 – Arlene Miller

31 – Gary Hansen

31 – Pastor Steve Peterson

August Birthdays

1 – Paige Burney

1 – Linda Gilmour

4 – Shirley Warren

5 – Pastor Dwayne Brothers

July Anniversaries 14 – Greg & Mallory Burney

17 – Joe & Susie Schaechter

August Anniversaries

6 – Bill & Cindy Minard

15 – L.J. & Rachel Cunningham

21 – Jim & Carolyn Carsell

CIU – means Church In Use

Attendance Last Week – Sunday School = 50 Worship = 129

Mowing Schedule July 18 – Cecil Grimes & J. Clarke July 25 – G. Burney & Tom Bivens

CHILD CARE THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK Nursery Lori & Elizabeth Smith Meagan Bear & Judy Martel

Children’s Church 3-6 yrs Mary Bivens Cindy Minard

Children’s Church 2nd-5th grades M. Burney & M. DeArmond L. Hermann & A. Dang

Pastor’s e-mail pastor@elimqc.org Greg’s e-mail youth@elimqc.org

Church office e-mail office@elimqc.org Website elimqc.org Phone# 764-6920