ECC-Evangelical Covenant Church
Rise Up & Build: Under the Good Hand of God
Sundays 9:00am and 10:30am. This summer we will be working our way through the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, the story of a simple but faithful man used by God to accomplish something extraordinary. Nehemiah has much to teach us about God, God's ways in the world, and the nature of leadership.
Locations & Times
Evangelical Covenant Church
3600 S 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47909, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Rise Up & Build: Under the Good Hand of God
June 18, 2017
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 18, 2017
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Questions to ponder: What leadership characteristics do you see at work in Nehemiah's life and ministry? How might these apply to the areas in which you have influence (home, neighborhood, workplace, school, ministry)?
Questions to ponder: What in your life or relationships, or in our congregational life, is in need of assessment? What "damage" is in need of God's healing and restorative work? Even more importantly, where are the signs of hope and life, even among "the ruins"? How might you pray for that hope to grow and transform these areas of life?
Spiritual practice: Think of a difficult time of life that you've been through. As you look back, where do you see the "good hand of God" at work, sustaining, guiding, and bringing blessing out of evil? Pause and give thanks to God for his sovereignty and goodness.
Prayer for the Week: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Just for Fun
The Bible Project produces creative and engaging videos on the different books of the Bible. Below is a link to their excellent video on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkETkRv9tG8For Further Study and Reflection
Wisdom and Sabbath Rest An article by Tim Keller on the nature, need for, and practices of rest.
http://qideas.org/articles/wisdom-and-sabbath-rest/Prayer School with Brian Zahnd
"The primary purpose of prayer is not to get God to do what you think God ought to do, but to be properly formed..." - Brian Zahnd.If you'd like to join us for Prayer School September 8-9, 2017, in Indianapolis, follow the link below and sign up. The cost is only $35 right now, and that is a great deal.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prayer-school-with-brian-zahnd-tickets-34364516193Vitality Pathway Overview
The link below will take you to a brief video laying out the steps along the Vitality Pathway for congregations in the Evangelical Covenant Church. ECC has recently begun this pathway.
http://covchurch.tv/vitality-overview/Save the Date: Click to see upcoming events
June 18 Open House for the Bannister Family
June 20 Council Meeting
June 21 Triple L Club
June 25 Connections Lunch (formerly Newcomer’s Lunch) June 25 Vitality Update Lunch
July 23 Food, Fellowship and Fun at Wea Creek
June 20 Council Meeting
June 21 Triple L Club
June 25 Connections Lunch (formerly Newcomer’s Lunch) June 25 Vitality Update Lunch
July 23 Food, Fellowship and Fun at Wea Creek
Giving online
To give online, please click the link below.
http://www.covchurchgiving.com/c-27-evangelical-covenant-church-of-lafayette.aspx