One of the instructions is to build a Tabernacle, a dwelling for God and a place of worship. Moses announces that anyone who is willing can give to the building of God’s house. Exodus 35 reports that “all who were willing” gave from what they had. People were thrilled to give a gift to the Lord from what they had: gold, silver, jewelry, expensive clothes, gemstones, spices, olive oil, and perfumes. People wanted to thank God for his provision in their lives, and for the journey so far, and mostly, they wanted to bless God with gifts.

The amazing part of the story is that the people gave so much that Moses had to tell them to stop. That’s right; the Bible actually says that Moses had to restrain the people from giving. That is hard to imagine, isn’t it?

My Thursday night Bible Study has spent the whole semester in the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) and we’ve learned a lot about worship as we’ve processed through the laws that God instituted through Moses. One thing that God gives many instructions about is offerings. God made it quite plain about what kind of offerings would please him and that offerings should be a regular part of worship. The Israelites were to practice giving offerings for the atonement of sin as well as regular tithes of the first fruits of their livestock, crops, and income. These were the required offerings.

The Book of Leviticus also says that there will be times when people will want to do more. These will be special times when the people will offer gifts to the Lord over and above the regular offerings as a way of saying, “Thanks for a particular blessing in my life,” or, “Thanks, Lord, for your continued provision,” or, “Here’s a gift just because I wanted to come before you to bless you for who you are.” These offerings were not required; they were given because the person simply wanted to do so. They were called freewill offerings.

This kind of offering was also known as a wave offering because the gift was to be lifted up over your head and waved before the Lord. The “waving” was not to draw attention to yourself but to honor the Lord. Wave offerings were always a celebration, for they represented gratitude and joy.

Here at the end of our Intentional for 10 Emphasis, we are planning a freewill offering: a time to celebrate the Lord’s goodness and provision in our lives. This offering is intentional. We want to be people who continually practice extreme generosity. We want to be people who regularly celebrate the goodness of God by blessing him with the waving of extravagant gifts in gratitude for what He has done for us. And there is no better time to give a gift than Christmas! So, I will invite everyone to offer freewill gifts to the Lord this weekend as a part of worship.

The offering will represent different things for different people:

For some people, it will represent the end of three years of sacrificial giving. Many of us made a commitment at the end of 2006 to help build a place of belonging and welcome for people that we did not know yet. I know that my family made a three year commitment that we will complete this weekend. It has been a stretch for us, but we have been glad to be a part of this dream that God put on the hearts of so many people.

For some, the offering will be a response of gratitude to God for providing a new church home in the last three years. You are new to Covenant. You were not here when almost 800 families committed themselves to give sacrificially, but now you want to add your name to the list of those who are building the future for others. Your sacrificial gift is not the fulfillment of a pledge but a new pledge to join the rest of us as we fuel the mission God has given us here at Covenant.

For others, the offering will be a response to God for his provision during what has been a down year economically. When we give an offering out of the gratitude for God’s provision, we proclaim that our trust is not in the stock market, or the value of the dollar, or the government, but in the Lord who always provides for his people.

For still others, the offering will be a response of obedience. You have heard the Holy Spirit speak specifically to you about giving an outrageous gift. Your heart has wanted to do it, but the number is…well…scary. You may well look back on this particular offering later and be amazed at the joy you had when you gave from your heart!

So, I invite you to come and celebrate with others as we all give!

Just remember that this offering is a freewill offering. No one should give unless they want to. Not everyone will be able to give the same amount, but hopefully everyone can come and give something and so participate in a time of great joy!

See you this weekend,

Branson

Having spent the last 48 hours in the Dominican Republic with a team of 10 women (and yes, I still covet your prayers!), I am convinced God has schooled me in a new chapter on what it means to serve others. This is not the first time I’ve been in a third-world nation, nor is it the first time I’ve seen this level of poverty. But it is the first time I’ve recognized the pride and arrogance of my American-culture-driven background like this.

I came here with the team to film and document the story as well as catch images to help cast vision for the DR in the months to come. And I knew that I would be in situations with people here where I could “give” them something or “help” them. After all, since we come from such a blessed nation, surely we have something to offer them. I mean, seriously, don’t we have all the answers?

Slaps in the face hurt.

And when God is the generous giver of said slap, it gets your attention.

At least, He got mine.

Today, I had the chance to literally sit at the feet of a man in his 60s who has had multiple strokes, cannot walk, and has lost most of his hearing and eyesight. He was a very strong and skilled bricklayer. He is no longer able to work, which simply means he is unable to provide for his very large family. He simply sits/lays on a small mattress on their dirt floor. His wife was hit by a bus and has been waiting for six years to have surgery on her knee. Yet, for all that they have suffered, they spoke of a walk with God, a picture of hope and a depth of faith that I have never before seen in my adult life. And he’s only been a Christian for two years!

I could have sat at his feet all day.

There is nothing I could have given him. There is nothing I own or possessions I have that would have increased his faith or given him any more hope.

I didn’t need to give him anything. I needed to listen to him; be inspired by him; serve him with my mouth shut and heart open. He didn’t need me. I needed him! My chance to serve was less about what I could give and more about how God needed to humble me and teach me. Serving at Licienne’s feet was a privilege and an honor that I will never forget.

At our group debriefing session tonight, we read over this passage from 1 Corinthians 9:19-22, where Paul, an apostle, writes, “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.”

So, who were you today?

Seriously, stop and think about it for a minute.

The people we serve don’t need us. As intentional followers of Christ, we need them. They teach us things about ourselves. They humble us. They inspire us. They challenge us. They remind us that life is bigger than ourselves.

There is an opportunity this coming Sunday for us as an entire church community to serve an entire neighborhood community in West Greenville. The music, the face painting, the food – they’re all just excuses for us to genuinely engage the people of that area – to love on them, listen to them and be inspired by them. Is it possible that we need to become like them so that by all possible means we might save some?

To the many of you who serve others on a regular basis, whether openly or behind the scenes, we commend you for your service and encourage you to keep the motive in check.

So, who will you be tomorrow?

Note: As we passed through the mostly-Haitian barrio, we were told not to take pics or film because of a belief that photos steal their soul. However, Mark Lykins and I are planning to go back to Licienne’s house in hopes that they will let us get photos/video of him and his family since they are Christians and they trust Mark and the church that is planted there. Hopefully, we’ll be able to upload pics of this family for you to see! Stay tuned to the Outreach site.

Initially, I was not surprised as I learned about the specific expectations of the training school. In fact, it reminded me of my own experience in seminary. All the students were expected to be reading the Bible from cover to cover; there were a number of biblical subjects to be mastered; each was expected to be in a discipleship relationship with a mentor and be a leader within an ongoing ministry of the church–nothing too surprising there.

As I learned more, though, I started to get uncomfortable.

Scripture memorization is an important discipline in the school, and participants must be able to recite 78 passages back-to-back on the final week of the program. I regularly memorize the Word, but that’s a lot!

Fasting—last week’s focus in our InTENtional for 10—is another important discipline they expect students to be practicing, and each is expected to fast weekly plus work their way up to a 12-day fast. That would definitely be new territory for me.

And then I learned of their discipline in witnessing: each is expected to share Jesus’ story with no less than 3 people weekly. When I first heard this expectation, it immediately shed light on a problem I have needed to address for some time, namely getting trapped in the “bubble”.

The “bubble” I am referring to is the Christian bubble–a place where the only people I have relationships with are Christians. As a staff member in a busy church, it’s very easy to get trapped in this reality, and I have been caught in it for too long.

It’s not that hanging out with other believers is a bad thing. Fellowship is an important discipline, and we are called to be connected with other disciples (InTENtional for 10 discipline #5). But we are also called to be salt and light to a world filled with darkness. The Gospels are crystal clear: Jesus loved the “lost sheep” and wants all mankind to experience God’s forgiveness and grace.

So what I am doing about it? I’m glad you asked.

First, I am praying to see the unbelieving people around me as Jesus sees them; to notice their needs and to have a heart of compassion as He did. There are unbelievers all around me, but I have not been attentive.

Second, I am focusing on those who are within my sphere of influence. We all have a unique ability to reach certain audiences based on our life experience and attributes. My Texas roots, education, vocational interests and age all impact who I can best reach with the Gospel message. Lord, help me see who I can most effectively reach.

Finally, I am getting ready. “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). I have to have my Jesus story ready to share at any time. It details why and how I became a disciple. If you haven’t done this before, I would encourage you to write it out and practice with a Christian friend. It doesn’t need to be lengthy, just authentic.

Have you been in a bubble like me? Consider how you might sharpen your focus and skills in intentionally following Jesus as you witness to His awesome grace and mercy. Someone out there needs you!

Learning from the Master,

Charlie

At our September meeting, we discussed our concern for our denomination, and we decided to do something about it. One of my friends said, “Hey, on the Fridays that we don’t meet, let’s fast and pray about our concern and petition God to intervene!” That sounded like such a great idea, and we all agreed to do it.

Then came the next Friday…

I was out shopping for groceries (my regular Friday routine), and it was around noon when I got back to my car. I got in, ripped open a snack and was ready to dig in when I remembered we were supposed to be fasting. “Why did I agree to do that?” I thought as I put the snack back in the bag. It turned out to be a terrible Friday. I was so hungry by supper, I hardly knew what to do.

Every Friday has been the same. There was the Friday that Carol’s birthday was being celebrated at the office. I can still hear, “Branson, wouldn’t you like some food?” (breakfast casserole, salad, cake…the whole counter was full of ambrosia-like treats)

“Yes, but I can’t. I’m fasting.” (I’m sure I had a spiritual look on my face and heavenly tone of voice.)

Then, there was the week that we went to the State Fair. There are hardly any tempting things to eat there! I also remember being invited to meet an old friend for lunch one Friday. I remember one week when I was at my desk in our basement working on bills and balancing my checkbook. All I wanted was a smoothie. Just one chocolate blueberry smoothie with banana and peanut butter!

OK. I’m weak and I know it. AND I fast a lot, but I’m still weak. I’m so ashamed that my body has such a grip on me, but it does. Fasting proves it. Fasting shows me I have lots of spiritual work to do.

Fasting also reveals some other things that need work in me:

• I get grumpy when I don’t get what I want
• I don’t want to pray if it inconveniences me
• I’m not invincible and able to operate in my own power

I do believe, though, that the benefits of fasting are many, and they outweigh the hardships. I’ve found that fasting makes my mind and spirit sharper and more attentive to the Spirit’s leading. I’ve found I hear from God more clearly when my body is being held captive by my will and not my stomach. I find I am intentional about listening while fasting. I have also benefitted from the forced time of prayer resulting from every hunger pang.

Ever tried fasting? Maybe as a part of our Intentional for 10 emphasis, you could try a fast. You don’t have to start with a 40-day fast like Moses or Jesus. Start with one meal. Drink some liquids if you need to. Just be intentional about it. This discipline will teach you lots about yourself and energize you in your walk with Jesus.

Maybe you could start by joining me and my friends by fasting on Fridays between breakfast and supper!

Over the last few weeks I have been repeatedly reminded of how precious freedom is. The anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s collapse reminded me. Talking with a friend who lives in an oppressive region of India reminded me. Reading about Christians who have been jailed for their faith reminded me. Talking with a person who was recently arrested reminded me.

As far as I can tell, everyone wants to be free.

Not surprisingly, Jesus taught on the subject and in the context of his times, it was a hot topic. He himself, as well as the people He lived with, did not enjoy complete freedom under the oppressive rule of the Romans. Jesus, however, doesn’t appear to be too concerned about it. His hot button is spiritual freedom, and He has a clear opinion on the subject.

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32)

These verses are seldom quoted in their entirety. Usually, you just get the last few words from verse 32, “The truth will set you free.” It’s a great little sound bite and looks really profound when it’s inscribed, say, on the façade of a library. But what an irony: we misquote Jesus in order to define an institution all about reading comprehension.

Jesus understands the reality that freedom is more about what’s happening on the inside than the outside. Freedom is primarily about the heart and soul. It’s about overcoming the power of our thoughts, our longings, our imagination and our appetites to control us.

So how do we experience the internal freedom Jesus talks about? How can we be free from the things that seek to control us?

As Jesus states, teaching, discipleship and truth are clearly the keys. As we continue to read in the gospel of John, the answers to these crucial questions become even clearer: freedom comes as Jesus-followers learn, apply and abide in His teachings (see especially John 13 – 16). It’s all well and good to have fellowship with other followers, pray daily and worship on a regular basis, but if we have not learned and personalized the teaching of the Master, we will not enjoy the freedom He promises.

Learning godly truth is one of the central means by which the Spirit demolishes the stronghold of lies within our lives. And that’s why our sixth InTENtional for 10 discipline of learning is so important. Branson’s knowledge of the Word will not make us free. We have to get our own nose in the Bible, and in so doing, the power of lies begins to erode, and freedom flows like a fresh spring.

How are you doing, Covenant disciples? If you need a place to start—or start again—in this discipline, the gospel of John is a great place. Ask the Lord to teach you about freedom, and dig in each day. You will be amazed at what happens in your life.

With eyes fixed on Jesus,
Charlie

Sunday was a special day. I started us with our regular devotion time. We are in the process of naming each one of our golf holes with scripture. This Sunday’s reference for #6 was Genesis 1:31, “God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was excellent in every way. This all happened on the sixth day.” Our sixth basket is the one that you can see from Old Firetower Road near the gravel road entrance. It’s an average length throw for a right-handed disc golfer. Everyone knows that with a good toss, there is a chance for birdie.

I ended up in the last group this week. Our group of six included a husband and wife team, a couple of newer players, and another guy who has been in our group since we started it last year. When we reached the sixth tee, it was John’s turn to throw first. Most of us were talking and not really paying attention to John’s throw until we heard his disc hit the chains. John yelled, “I think it hit the chains!” You can’t see the basket from the tee on #6; it’s hidden by the pine trees. So, we all ran to look and see where John’s shot landed.

I think Tammy got there first. “It’s in, John. You did it.” Dave gave John a high five and a, “Way to go man.” John began to describe how he threw it, and then told us he had never made a hole-in-one before. Jim and Scott also added that they had never witnessed a hole-in-one, either. It was a grand day!

When we finished all the holes and got back to the parking lot, we came upon the others, who had waited for our group to finish. “Hey, John made a hole-in-one!” Everyone came over and had to hear how he threw it, which hole it was on, etc. We all just stood around and shared the moment. We all had places to go, but no one wanted to leave. What fun!

Of course, our connection is much more than plastic discs. We meet every week, share our stories and pray. This week, I heard one guy’s story of brokenness that God has since redeemed. I had never known how he came to faith in Jesus. We also discovered both of us dreamed about being doctors from an early age. Without the disc golf group, we never would have become friends. Another guy stayed late just to share how much Covenant Church has meant to his family since he started coming. He has a passion to be an Intentional Follower and understands—like never before—the power of a changed life. We’ve become friends through this group, too.

Most of these men and women have worked on the course by installing bridges, cutting brush, and pouring concrete for the basket poles. We are excited about the game, but we are more excited about being together and watching scores of other people come to Covenant to play our course. We hope they connect to our family as well!

Connecting with other believers is powerful. In fact, people who have a connection at Covenant forget we’re a big church because they are known by others and feel like part of a family.

If you’re not a disc golfer, it’s okay. There are lots of places here to connect with other people on purpose. Your intentional effort could be THE difference in your Christian life! There are some awesome people out there!

By the way, tell John Jenkins congratulations on the hole-in-one when you see him this weekend!

Intentionally following Jesus…
Branson

That’s what I was saying to myself over and over again last Saturday morning. I was part of the Good Samaritan 5K and pushing hard as I approached the finish line. I had intentionally been running faster than my normal, 55-year old pace, and my whole body was feeling it. My heart was pounding, my stomach was turning and my brain was questioning this painful strategy. I briefly thought about slowing and coasting in, but people were cheering me on. I was able to finish with a sprint!

Three years ago, Covenant began a 3-year race called His Heart, Our Dream. It was a broad-based project endorsed by all core leaders and has been financially supported by many households. The primary goal was clear to us all: expand our facilities so that people we had not yet met would have a place to worship and discover Jesus’ redeeming love. This project also sought to accelerate the effectiveness of Children’s Ministry through upgraded space and to provide an on-campus facility for Student Ministry.

What a pleasure it has been for us to watch all three of those vital goals realized. There are numerous new faces at Covenant since Palm Sunday when we opened. Weekend participation in Children’s Ministry has grown by 21% since we crossed Corey Rd., and students are thriving in their new space on the West Campus. Thank you, Lord!

But one additional goal is still in process: to fund this expansion in a God-honoring way. To be sure, the vast majority of families are on board; 738 households to be exact. To date, our combined giving through October totals just over 3.8 million, and we have made great progress in spite of difficult economic times. But we are not yet finished.

Together, our commitments for HHOD total 5.2 million. So, we have 1.4 million to go before this initial race is complete. Additionally, our loan agreement calls for us to pay off another $600,000 by February 2011. We have quite a challenge before us: 2M by 2/11 (2 million by February, 2011).

How will we accomplish this goal?

Hebrews 12:2 provides us with a clear path: “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

We must keep our eyes on Jesus and sacrifice for Him just as He has for us. This is a kingdom project that reflects His heart for the lost, and our dream is to partner with Him.

To that end, the leadership of Covenant is challenging the whole congregation to give sacrificially as we fund this vision and finish this three-year race. Accordingly, the Church Council has affirmed a plan to have a special offering the weekend of December 19 and 20. All giving that weekend, plus any HHOD contribution between now and then, will be dedicated to our HHOD ministry campaign and honoring God as we fund His vision.

With eyes fixed on Jesus,
Charlie

Being his slave is a totally different matter. Slaves have no rights. Slaves have no choice.  Slaves are useful only as they offer unquestioned obedience to their master. Saying that I am a slave of Jesus means I understand completely that my work on this earth is to carry out what He says while constantly in His service.

It’s also one thing to acknowledge my status as a slave mentally, but it’s a whole different thing when I agree to it in prayer. This morning, I came to a place all over again of acknowledging who is in charge and who isn’t.

The discipline of daily prayer is the key to being useful as a follower of Jesus Christ.  There is something that happens in us when we bow and submit our hearts to “intentionally follow” Jesus. The daily practice of surrender sets us up to serve effectively.

Jesus’ example is clear. He sometimes spent whole nights in prayer. He had the habit of rising early to pray. He spent time in prayer before making decisions. What was the theme of his prayer time? I think it was correctly defining who was in authority:  “Not my will Father, but yours be done.”

Most “great” Christians have the habit of spending much time in prayer. Prayer is invaluable to helping us declare who is in authority: “OK Lord, You’re in charge. What do YOU want me to do today?”  That’s why Martin Luther was often quoted as saying that he was so busy he couldn’t afford not to spend several hours in prayer each day. That used to discourage me (Several hours? Come on…who’s got time for that?), but now I realize that he was saying he had a huge agenda himself, and he needed to find out which of those agenda items were actually on God’s list for him to do. That kind of prayer would be valuable for us all!

Unfortunately, most of us get up, take off for our day and never ask our Lord what HE wants us to do. If I am really a slave (and I am), then I’ve given up being in charge. I’m here to serve HIM, right?

I will never know what God wants me to do unless I ask Him and then listen for His answer. That’s why I don’t think that minute-long prayers, hurried prayer times, or even “pray and go” prayers (like driving to work) are very effective. I do believe that God loves when His children pray, but the prayers should be more of a conversation than a list of things we have to say to Him.

So, here’s an Intentional for 10 suggestion concerning prayer. Try scheduling a time each day this week when you will spend at least 15 minutes acknowledging God’s place in your life as the one in charge. Ask Him what He wants you to do. Choose morning or evening, very early or very late. It doesn’t matter. Just choose a time this week and be consistent. Tell Him that you love Him, that you’re totally committed to do whatever He says and that you’ll wait for His answer. Jot down what you sense the Holy Spirit is saying to you in a journal and review your notes all week.

This week might be the start of whole new way of life for you!

Branson

This kind of “try it, you’ll like it” strategy is actually as old as the Old Testament. Check out the book of Malachi for one such example.

“Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. But you ask, ‘How do we rob you?’ In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse—the whole nation of you—because you are robbing me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.”

Almost twenty-five hundred years ago, the prophet Malachi ministered in around the city of Jerusalem during very tough times. After years of captivity in a foreign land, a number of Israelites had returned to their cherished land. As this book recounts, their world was in shambles. There was no clear understanding of God’s priorities for they had conformed to the standards of the countries around them. Complacency and injustice ruled the day.

In the midst of that context, God had a powerful word to the people; a challenge to align their lives to the godly laws that Moses had taught. As His messenger, Malachi details six separate instructions including the one quoted above.

Instead of honoring the teaching of the law in Numbers 18 on tithing, the Jews of Malachi’s day were withholding a portion of the tithe from the “house of God.” Accordingly, God accuses them of robbing His house of its capacity to fully care for those that needed spiritual and practical help.

So God issues a clear challenge: “Test me in this and see if I do not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have enough room for it.” In other words, be obedient, tithe and see what happens.

Covenant’s leaders are echoing the same challenge to you today. Try it. Test God. Make changes in your lifestyle to accommodate this kingdom mindset. Honor God with the tithe—10% of your income—for 10 weeks and see what happens.

It may be an old challenge, but its relevance is as new as when it was first issued.

Confident in His Faithfulness,
Charlie

No one called. The car just sat on the street outside our house for five days. Finally, an adjuster did call and said the company would tow it to the body shop of our choice. I thought to myself, “Good. Now we’re getting somewhere!” Boy, was I wrong!

The car sat at the body shop for a week until I stopped by to check on the progress of the repair. The owner told me they were still waiting on the insurance company to tell him something. After two weeks, the adjuster hadn’t even assessed the car. I couldn’t believe it.

So, I called the adjuster to see what the problem was. I got an answering machine, so I called the next day and left a message again, this time pleading for a return call. The voice message even promised a return call within two hours. He did not, and still has not returned my call. Next, I tried the company’s home office, spoke to a real live person, gave her my claim number, and explained that I needed my car repaired. She apologized for my inconvenience and gave the name and number of the person who was now handling my claim. I called and left him several messages, too. He also has yet to call me back.

Finally, after almost three weeks without my car, another adjuster called and told me that he had been to the body shop and had determined that my car was totaled. I was shocked.  The woman had bent the rim on the front driver’s side and scratched the paint a little, but for the most part, the car still looked pretty good. He shared a formula for totaling out automobiles and told me I could accept a check, minus the salvage difference, buy my car back and get it repaired. That is what I decided to do.

I got a bid from the body shop for the exact amount the insurance company promised and asked the adjuster to email me the proper forms as quickly as possible. He didn’t…at least not until the next week. Now in week five without that car, I’m STILL waiting for my check so I can authorize the body shop repairs.

I am thankful Rebekah is in Texas, and Robby doesn’t have his license yet. I don’t need the car right now, but I have learned my lesson. I should have been more intentional in the process.

I should have gotten the first adjuster to come to my house rather than tow it.
I should have called every day until I got him to look at the car.
I should have called the other person’s insurance company sooner.
Maybe if I had been more intentional, I’d have my car back.

Speaking of intentional…

This week marks WEEK ONE of our congregational emphasis called Intentional for 10. The point of this emphasis is that no one ever drifts into a spiritual habit. If you want something to become a habit, you have to work at it. Without intentionality, it will never become a regular part of your spiritual life.

The first spiritual habit we’re trying to help everyone establish is regular worship attendance. Have you ever been out of town for a weekend or just not able to come to worship for some reason? How many of us have then talked our friends only to have them say, “Wasn’t that a great service yesterday?” In these cases, we quickly realize we missed something that could have been very significant to our spiritual life.

Worship is one of those habits that truly changes us over time. There is a direct connection between spiritual formation and worship. Just think what could happen if everyone at Covenant Church made a commitment to be in worship for the next 10 weeks!

See you this weekend.
Branson