At Countryside Covenant Church, we are Growing in the Grace and
the Truth of Our Lord Jesus Christ ...
encountering God through His Word and worship,
strengthening families through intentional relationships,
building disciples by investing in others and
serving together with our spiritual gifts.
COUNTRYSIDE COVENANT CHURCH
940 E. NORTHVIEW ROAD,MCPHERSON KS 67460
PO BOX 765,MCPHERSON KS 67460
THE PULSE OF COUNTRYSIDE
The Head and the Body
Picture a guy getting ready for the
day in front of the bathroom mirror. In his daily routine to look presentable to the world, all of his personal hygiene efforts are focused
on the neck up. Great attention
and detail is given to his hair, his
face, his eyes and his teeth, but no
care is ever given to the body.
Never a shower. Never a change of
clothes.
That would be ridiculous…even
unsanitary. Proper care should not
only include our head, but our
body as well.
Colossians 1:18 informs us that.....
“Jesus is the head of the body, the
church.”
We are the Church - The body of
Christ....His body. We are the extension of Christ’s hands, legs, feet,
arms and heart to the world. Now
Jesus would never be guilty of neglecting His body any more than
we would ours.
Many argue that they love Jesus,
but do not care much for church.
But they forget that the church is
the body of Christ. If we say we
love Christ who is our head, we
will also love the body of Christ. In
fact, it is impossible to love the
head while neglecting His body, the
Church. Listen to how the apostle
John explains it.
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January 2016
- Pastor Jon Black
1 John 4:21 - And
he has given us this
command: Anyone
who loves God
must also love their
brother and sister.
1 John 2:4 - Whoever says, "I know
him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not
in that person.
So as you wake up each morning to
prepare yourself for the day by
brushing your teeth, brushing your
hair, shaving your face or putting
on makeup, don’t forget to change
out of your pajamas before you
head out the door....and please
don’t forget your deodorant. (:
Care for your body as well. And as
you do, remember, what your head,
Jesus Christ, expects of you in regards to His body. How will you
love or encourage someone in the
body of Christ today?
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T H E PU L SE OF CO UN T RY S ID E
Next Step Class for adults of all ages (child care provided by reservation.) The three-hour class begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 10 and is designed to assist you in determining your “next step” as
a part of the family at Countryside. It explains who we are, what we as a Covenant church believe,
and how we function, both on a denominational level as well as the local church. If you are interested
in becoming a member, or would like to know more about it, please sign up on your Response Card
or call the Church Office, 241-4499.
This ‘n That
Several of us enjoyed an
evening of music with
Sammie & Michelle King
last month. Not only was
the music delightful, but
the refreshments were
good too. Unfortunately,
someone got home with
the wrong silver tray. The owner would love for it to be
returned to the Church Office. It’s round in shape with
gold handles and is an heirloom piece that has great sentimental value. Thanks in advance for your help in returning
this so we can get it to its owner.
We are excited to announce the creation of a new church
pictorial directory! And we need you to help us. There
are numerous ways to volunteer … help at a sign-up table
on Sundays during January before and after worship services or serve as a hostess when the pictures are taken by
Lifetouch - 2-3 hour shifts per day. Hosts welcome our
families and complete check-in paperwork. Photography
dates and times are:
Thursday, Feb. 4
2-9
Friday, Feb. 5
2-9
Saturday, Feb. 6
10-5
Monday, Feb. 8
2-9
Tuesday, Feb. 9
2-9
Thursday, Feb. 11 2-9
Friday, Feb. 12
2-9
Saturday, Feb. 13 10-5
Contact Linda in the Church Office to volunteer as a hostess or to assist our church family as they sign-up on a Sunday morning.
You can also schedule your appointment on line. Simply
go to our website, www.csidecov.org. On the Info button
click “Register for Pictorial Directory,” and select your
date and time.
Several new things that you will find this time include:
1) Pricing brochures will be available at our sign-up tables so you know what to expect prior to having your
pictures taken.
2) You will also be able to “cash in” and enjoy 20% off
the purchase of any Lifetouch products.
3) You will receive a free 8x10 portrait of your family.
4) You will also receive a free copy of the 2016 Church
Pictorial Directory.
As a church staff, we look forward to having this exceptional ministry tool available to our church family. So be
sure to schedule an appointment!
COUNTRYSIDE’S CANCELLATION
POLICY: It is that Countryside Covenant
Church follows the decisions of USD 418
regarding inclement weather made during
the school week. If schools are cancelled in
McPherson due to snow or other weather conditions, activities are not held at Countryside Covenant Church. If
inclement weather happens on a Saturday or Sunday, the
leadership of Countryside will make a decision regarding
cancellation of services. Cancellation notices are posted on
tv stations KSN, KAKE, KWCH, KNGL-KBBE Radio as
well as the church's website www.csidecov.org and on
Facebook.
If your family or your small group is looking
for a SERVICE PROJECT, we will be taking
down the Christmas décor on Sunday, January
3 at 5 p.m. Please call Lynn Black for details:
755.7585.
Are you interested in participating in a SMALL MUSICAL ENSEMBLE in the coming new year? We are looking for instrumentalists, vocalists, and drama people. These
groups could meet occasionally for rehearsal and provide
special music/help on Sundays when ready to perform.
Contact Lynn, 755.7585, if you would like to be included.
The Women’s Precept Christian Formation Class begins
the study The Sermon on the Mount in January. The class
meets at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays in Room 19.
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Thank You’s
“Thank you to all those who provided treats during the holidays
to our church staff and family. We appreciate your
thoughtfulness!”
“Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers
over the last two years. This has been a period of
many ups and downs and there have been many
times when your support was very helpful. A special
thanks to the Men’s Bible Study for helping with the recent
storm clean up. Karen probably wouldn’t have approved of a guy
with a boot and a crutch running a chain saw! Thanks again for
all the help and prayers.”
Jerry & Karen Linn
“Each of us thank you for touching our lives through the monetary gifts that you gave to us this Christmas season. We thank
you too for the many acts of love and support that we received
throughout the year. We are blessed!”
Your Church Staff
What a
miracle!
January 24 is Right to Life Sunday, and our
church family will receive an offering for the Salina
Pregnancy Center that day.
At the beginning of the month we will have
plastic baby bottles available which you can fill with
coins and cash throughout the month of January.
We will then receive these filled bottles on behalf of the Salina Pregnancy Center on Sunday morning the 24th. Please plan to participate in this worthwhile project.
Women Ministries
Have you attended a Coffee Connection at The Well?
It’s a time to share stories, laugh a little and share your
prayer requests. Thanks to Lisa Bouray for hosting
these coffees. Feel free to contact her at
[email protected] with any questions, (date TBD,
will be announced in the bulletin).
Bible studies continue to be a huge part of our ministry
to women. Some of the materials currently being used
include
1) Seamless by Angie Smith
2) Acts
3) Precepts Study of Acts
4) Lies Women Believe
If you are not currently participating in a study but
would like to be a part of one, contact Linda in the
Church Office. Mentoring and discipleship opportunities are available too!
Even though we have barely entered into 2016, we have
received notice of several opportunities in our area for
women.
• The FerVent Winter Tour with Priscilla Shirer
and Anthony Evans will be at Central Community
Church, 6100 West Maple, Wichita on February 21 at
7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. You are encouraged to
purchase your ticket ($20) online at iTickets.com.
• Living Proof with Beth Moore Live is scheduled to be in Omaha, NE the weekend of April 14-16
and in Springfield, MO the weekend of June 10-11.
Register today for either of these events at lifeway.com/livingproof.
• Triennial (the CHIC version for women)
comes to Kansas City, July 28-31, 2016. Check out the
website www.covchurch.org/triennial/ for details.
Register today and watch for fundraising opportunities at Countryside. From their website … “Journey
together as women of the Covenant to an intentional
spiritual adventure where we connect with God and
one another across generations, cultures, geography,
and life experience. Triennial is meaningful worship,
thought-provoking speakers, challenging learning
experiences, heart-pumping excursions, life-altering
spiritual experiences and opportunity to take next
steps in addressing injustice in our world.”
We want to thank so many of you for providing prayer
support and meals when called on. You.are.the.best!
Happy New Year!!
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THE PULSE OF COUNTRYSIDE
JANUARY SCHEDULE
6
Family Night! This is an ALL CHURCH event at Countryside Covenant Church!
5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Pizza Served ($3/adult; $1/students and children)
6:30 p.m. Movie
8:00 p.m. IGNITE Hangout at The Well!
13
Spring Kickoff!
6:30 p.m. EDGE Youth Group (Middle School)
8:00 p.m. IGNITE Youth Group (High School)
20
6:30 p.m. EDGE Youth Group (Middle School)
8:00 p.m. IGNITE Youth Group (High School)
27
6:30 p.m. EDGE Youth Group (Middle School)
8:00 p.m. IGNITE Youth Group (High School)
SUNDAY MORNING CHANGES: 1) We ask that those attending the 8:00 Worship Service be seated in the two center
sections. By doing so not only will our singing be enriched but we will be able to greet one another better. 2) We will once
again give opportunity to greet one another during our services. If you choose not to shake hands with others, please feel
free to express your greeting only verbally … “It’s good to see you this morning” or “I don’t know that we’ve ever met. My
name is _________.” Simple ways to especially make that new/newer person welcome.
You are invited to join us for a Soup and Dessert Lunch*
on Sunday, January 24 at 12 Noon.
Following the lunch, the Annual Business Meeting
of Countryside Covenant Church
will be held at 1:00 p.m.
December 2015 Attendance
December 6
December 13
December 20
December 24
December 27
Y - to - D
Sunday
School
Worship
217
198
196
478
439
621
544
226
492
December 2015 Giving
The agenda for the Business Meeting
includes the election of a position on the Leadership Team
as well as officers of the church.
Annual Report booklets will be available
for you to pick up on Sunday, January 17.
* If your last name begins with A-L please bring a dessert;
if your last name begins with M-Z please bring a
crock pot of soup.
December 6
December 13
December 20
December 24
December 27
$29,379.00
$35,764.27
$31,373.59
$3,803.28
$40,661.62
Total Y-to-D
$1,050,226.11
Giving vs Expenses Y-t0-D
$29,192.27
Mortgage Reduction Y-t0-D
$72,744.40
If it is your desire to help reduce our mortgage,
you may designate your gift by writing
“mortgage reduction” on your check.
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Thank you to Amy & Ellie Bower, Melody & Evie
Elder, Shannon & Jory Glendening, Jeff & Chris
McMannis, Val Mork, Jim & Tiffany Pacey and Tony,
Erin & Izabella Wedel for serving in the nursery during the Christmas Eve services! Your help was truly
appreciated!
If you are interested in serving in any of the following
ministries, please call Emily in the Church Office.
• Preschool Snack Leader (Wed. evenings during
Plugged In)
• MOPPETS (2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 8:45 - 11:15
a.m.) - Nursery caregivers to serve in our infant
room; Snack leader
Be sure to check on the HomeFront weekly hand-out
that your child is bringing home Sunday mornings and
Wednesday evenings. This resource is designed to al-
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low your family to have time in God’s Word before
attending Kidz Towne or Plugged In. Because God’s
plan is for you as parents to be the primary spiritual
nurturers of your children’s faith, we want you to be
the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to
them.
Also, be sure to get a copy of our monthly magazine
called Homefront. This resource gives you ideas on
how to create fun, spiritually forming times in your
home. It can be accessed via email, viewed digitally, or
through the Homefront app which can be downloaded
on your phone. The printed version of this magazine
can be found in the children’s ministry hallway.
Upcoming Schedule:
Jan. 3 - No Christian Formation classes.
Jan. 6 - Family Night (Pizza & Movie)
Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m. - Christian Formation Classes
Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. - Plugged In
Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m. - Christian Formation Classes
Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. - Plugged In
Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. - Christian Formation Classes
Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. - Plugged In
Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. - Christian Formation Classes
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McPherson KS
Countryside Covenant Church
940 E. Northview Road,
PO Box 765,
McPherson KS 67460
Countryside Covenant Church is a body of believers with a heart for Jesus Christ.
This Month at Countryside
Worship Service at 8 & 10:35 a.m. on Sundays
Christian Formation Classes for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
(Beginning January 10)
JANUARY EVENTS
5, 12, 19, 26
Celebrate Recovery
6
Family Night - Pizza & Movie
10
Next Step Class
12 & 26
MOPS
19
Leadership Team
24
Potluck Soup & Dessert Meal (12 Noon)
Annual Business Meeting (1 p.m.)
25
Sew & Share
Countryside Staff
Jon Black, Senior Pastor
Austin Penn, Interim Director of
Student Ministries
Lynn Black, Interim Worship Arts Director
Emily Lind, Director of Children Ministries
Linda Totman, Church Administrator
Kim Goering, Office Assistant
Kristi Monroe, Office Assistant