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Words from Bernard of Clairvaux
In last week’s sermon, pastor Eric read an excerpt from Bernard of Clairvaux on the Song of Songs. Here is the excerpt in full. To read the full sermon by Bernard (and others), go here.
Made for Relationship – Our 2015 Marriage Retreat
In between enjoying the grounds and fresh air of God’s creation at Warm Beach on Feb. 6-7, Dr. Dan Zink led thirteen CPC couples through three sessions of teaching and discussion about marriage. My wife, Keren, and I were so privileged to be there. I’m a linear thinker. Events usually come in order…
The Heart of the Titus Woman | Feb. 26
The third gathering of The Heart of the Titus Woman will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26th. We will meet from 6:30p-8:30p at Donna Walin’s home in Issaquah. Keeping with the focus on Titus 2, Joyce Beige will share on the topic of self-control. We’d love to have you join us. Please RSVP with Julie Hastings.
Date Night & Free Childcare
Enjoy a date night with childcare compliments of the Covenant Pres. youth. Drop your children off at the church from 5pm-8pm where they will enjoy dinner, games, stories, and play time under the watchful care of the youth (and a few adults, too). Dinner is provided. Children must be signed up ahead of time. To sign up or ask questions, contact Julie Bilbro.
Info on Marriage Retreat Speaker | Dan Zink
We are just a few weeks away from our marriage retreat which will be held at Warm Beach on Feb 6-7 2015. Some of you may know of our speaker, Dan Zink. For those of you who would like to know a bit more about him check out some of his free lectures or watch his brief Covenant Theological Seminary faculty interview (below).
Journey of the Magi – T.S. Eliot
As the season of Advent has concluded and we prepare to leave behind Christmas time for another year, consider reading T.S. Eliot’s brief poem, The Journey of the Magi (here). In this piece, Eliot depicts the journey and troubled state of the magi who, on encountering Life itself, returned to their native land. Or, if you prefer, you may also hear a recording of…
WORLD Article on Antoine Audo
In today’s sermon, Pastor Eric referred to a recent WORLD magazine article in which Syrian bishop Antoine Audo spoke on being a Christian in Aleppo. Go here to read the article in its entirety.
Sermon Manuscript – Thanksgiving Eve Service
Pastor Jonathan Marzinke recently gave a homily during our Thanksgiving Eve service on gratitude. Enclosed is a copy of his manuscript as some have requested it. Take a few moments and give it a read. As pastor Jonathan cited Jonathan Edwards’ Religious Affections in this homily, the relevant…
Marriage & Family Retreat
Retreat speaker Dr. Dan Zink is Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He joined the full-time faculty in 1995 after serving for five years as adjunct professor in Counseling and Director of Student Services, and for 11 years as a family counselor, case-worker, and supervisor of public children’s…
Christmas Party
Please set aside Saturday, December 20 to celebrate with your church family. We will be enjoying a meal at church at 5:30 then heading downtown to Benaroya Hall for a performance of Handel’s Messiah in which our brother Ross Hauck will be performing the tenor solo. Seats for this stirring musical reflection on the life of our Lord are $30. High school students are…