Last call for Community (aka Small) Groups! If you are not in one yet (and have not corresponded with anyone in leadership directly in the past couple of weeks), please let Ryan Linenger rlinenger@linengerwealth.com know of your interest by Sunday. We have 2 existing groups adding and 2 new groups forming right now. We can get you plugged in!
Last week we invited you to share PRAYER REQUESTS. Thanks for praying for these (below)! Sorry we’re just getting them out now. If you’d like to serve Covenant in an easy way, please let us know if you’d be interested in collecting and distributing requests going forward.
Crystal Miller: Her sister Katie...she has suffered for the last 15 years from what was diagnosed as Aspergers about 7 years ago; pray for an accurate diagnosis and treatment
Jeff & Emily Baxter: Logisitics with their move; for patience and wisdom in the process
Sam & Summer Strawbridge: Finding a home in Alabama; the upcoming move; Summer's uncle recently diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Her uncle and aunt are both Christians...pray for peace for both of them
Angie Roberts: Her brother is a non-believer; pray he opens his heart to the Lord
Alan & Brooke Carlson: Looking for an affordable home in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn area to rent; keeping our kids healthy this year in the home we have
More WBC Announcements:
Important Information and Announcements Sept. 16, 2012
Begin meets each Sunday at 11:15 in room 206
Multiplication = 1 disciple + 1 disciple making 1 disciple making disciple ………… …….Disciples making Disciples. Please pray and consider the opportunity to be trained and lead a Community roup. Our responses from our Community Sundays are still in need of leaders as the groups are forming. If you or someone you know is interested in leading a CG please contact Ted Coniaris, tedconiaris@wheatonbible.org.
Remember to check out www.123leadertraining.com. We have developed an online resource to help bring clarity and direction to our community group ministry here at WBC. After you register you will be able to walk through a series of short instructional videos put together by the WBC staff which are designed to help your group be more effective and engaged in our God given mission to make disciples who make disciples.
ALPHA Do you want your friends to know about Jesus Christ, but don’t know how to get the conversation started? Bring them to Alpha. At Alpha your friend will hear an encouraging, informative talk on the Christian Faith presented by Lon and Marie Allison. After the talk they will have an opportunity to engage in discussion guided by friendly table hosts. Alpha for women starts this Wednesday, September 19, 9:30-11:30am in room 206 and includes breakfast. Alpha for men and women starts this Thursday, September 20, 6:30-8:30 and includes dinner. The Alpha course meets weekly for 9 weeks. Register on-line at wheatonbible.org or pick up a paper brochure at the Welcome Desk.
myWBC how does it work? Where do I start? How do I log in? Today, at the Welcome Desk members of the myWBC team are ready to help. Don’t need help? Then sign up today at wheatonbible.org/myWBC—and begin using our new community-building and information sharing resource.
