Covenant Presbyterian Church - Charlotte, North Carolina

Photo above from the Middle School trip to DOOR.

BASE is our Middle School youth family where we are laying the foundation for youth to actively challenge their faith and develop skills and practices to deepen their commitment to follow Christ's example in their everyday lives.  Everyone is welcome!

PARENT NEWS:

Parents please sign up to Shepherd Sunday School, teach Sunday school or be a minister of presence during BASE fellowship.  We cannot have any of these programs without physical support. 

Please contact Claire if you have any suggestions for Adult/Parent classes, small groups or gratherings.  How can Covenant Educational Ministry Nourish Your Christian Education?

Parent Time & Talent - click here.

Youth in Worship - We need 6th grade youth to sign up for lighting the candle at the 9:30 am service & 7th grade youth for pouring water at the 9:30 service.  Please sign up here:     6th Grade - Acolyte - click here.      7th Grade - Water Pourer - click here.

8th Grade - Bible Carrier / Prayer of Dedication Reader - click here.

Want to know more? Watch our Youth Ministry video.

Announcements

Claire wants to have lunch with your Youth: If your youth is interested in this please send me their lunch times for A & B days and their school name.  I'll contact you about a good day to meet with them for lunch.  My New Year's resolution this year is one I need your help with.  I'd like to be more of a presence to the youth during the week and an easy way for me to do this is meet them where they spend most of their time.  Thank you!

Mission Trip Update - Youth who are signed up for the summer mission trip to CROSS should be participating in Sunday School and fellowship.  We will have a CROSS discovery meeting in the next couple of months to answer youth and parent questions about this mission trip.  Keep an eye out for this information coming soon.

"iworship" Youth team - Any youth interested in participating in the "iworship" team should contact Daniel Heath.

Dance Ministry Small Group - Any youth interested in participating in the Dance Ministry Small Group please contact Nancy Atwell.

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Elementary Education (1st - 5th grade)

Welcome to Covenant's interactive Elementary Sunday School program that enables children to use their gifts while engaging in discoveries from God's word.  In a nurturing environment that includes singing, prayer, role play, scripture and leadership opportunities, children learn about God's faithfulness and the love of Jesus Christ.  Christian service and stewardship are also an important part of our children's ministry.

Parents are welcome to observe and/or participate any time.  Visitors are always welcomed.  Teachers and class shepherds are needed for each class on a monthy rotation.  if you would like to serve in one of these roles please contact Anne Lowrance (704-804-7593) for information and training.

Get involved in Children's Ministry.  We need you! Click here to view the form. 

Young Scholars

As daylight lengthens, an awesome new Bible study for elementary age students will begin during Covenant Connection on February 1, 2012 at 6:30 pm in EW 207 (Upper Room) called "Young Scholars", led by Anne Lowrance.  Children will learn all about the Bible and how to use it, through a variety of activities, drills, and games.  Parents are welcome to attend and learn along with their children OR take part in one of several adult learning opportunities offered at the same time.  Child care for infants through kindergarten is provided on the First Floor from 5:00-7:30 pm at no charge.

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This Month

Joanh - the next Elementary Sunday School rotation will be "Jonah and the Big Fish" (Feb. 12-March 11).  Parents will also have a chance to study Jonah with Dr. Rodney Sadler, who will be teaching this prophetic book during the month of February at 9:30 am in FH 205.

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Photo above from YA Game Night at Inger's.

Want to find friends who understand the issues and challenges life is setting before you? Join other men and women in their 20s and 30s as we navigate our faith and world.

Whether you're single, married, new to Charlotte or a longtime Covenant member, this is your place to land.

THIS WEEK...

Sunday, February 5, 6L00 pm - Super Bowl Party at Colin's dad's home (1333 Carlton Avenue, 28203) - Our traditional Super Bowl haunt.  Bring an appetizer and BYOB.  Let's join together and watch the game.  Kick off is at 6:30 pm so we will have just enough time to fill our plates!

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 10 - Sunday, February 12 - Presbyterian Women's Retreat in Pinehurst

Thursday, February 16 - Bowling

Sunday, February 19, 12:00 pm - After church - Are you interested in lunch and a corn hole tournament on the green - the weather has been so spectacular?  RSVP to Inger.

Sunday, February 26 - Mission Fiestval - mark your calendars!  Our very own YA, Katie Spearman is emceeing!

Tuesday, February 28, 12:00 pm - Come and help plan for an upcoming YA retreat for next January - we want your input.  Lunch provided.

Sunday, March 11, 12:00 pm, EW 202 (YA Room) - Meet us for painting and lunch.  Bring your creativity! Inger will provide canvas and paint.  Please RSVP to Inger.

March 23-25 - Men's Retreat.

Announcements

Mission Fiesta is our huge fundraiser for all the Mission work done by Covenant is coming soon.  It will be a fun day and I encourage everyone to attend, Sunday, February 26.  Each group at Covenant is asked to participate by donating a basket.  This year's theme for our Young Adult basket is "Feet".  Would you consider donating something for the basket? Some ideas are: really cute women's socks, nail polish, nail polish remover, pedicure stuff, gift certificate for a pedicure, and any other feet ideas you can come up with!  Please drop off ASAP in our new space, Education Building, Room 202 or in the main office with Inger's name on it.

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Early Childhood (Infant - Kindergarten)

At Covenant, it's called First Floor - a place where our youngest children make their first church friends, hear their first Bible stories and sing their first songs about God's love.  Within the safe, nurturing environment, the seeds of faith are planted and begin to grow.

On the first floor of the Education Wing, Child Care is provided for infants and toddlers.  Sunday School is offered at two times for ages 2-5.  The weekly Bible story, introduced in Sunday School, is repeated at Covenant Connectio on Wednesdays, 5:15-6:00 pm to increase familiarity with God's Word.  Sunday School lessons include a variety of age appropriate learning activities that enhance the spiritual development of young children.

THIS WEEK on First Floor

This Sunday, February 12, children on the First Floor will be learning the Bible story "Ten Men Healed" from Luke 17:11-19.  Jesus healed TEN men who suffered from the dread disease of leprosy, but only ONE came back to thank Jesus.  Gratitude is so important in the Christian life and it is never too soon to teach it!

Announcements

The next Child Protection Training will be offered Sunday, April 29, 10:30 am in EW Cinema.

Guitarists are needed to lead singing for Music time with preschoolers of First Floor from 11:00-11:20 am.  Contact Anne Lowrance.

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There's a place to belong at Covenant Presbyterian. Get connected with other adults and grow in your relationship with Christ. Look here for more information on current education opportunities and Bible studies or try one of these fellowship groups:

The Men's Fellowship provides an opportunity for men of all ages to gather for fellowship and Bible reading on the fourth Tuesday morning of each month at 7:00 am in Fellowship Hall. Make meal reservations here. To get information on monthly speakers, e-mail Michelle Williamson (michelle.williamson@covenantpresby.org)

Presbyterian Women is among  the most active and longest standing organizations at Covenant. You can find a circle, or small group, most any weekday to enjoy Bible study, book discussions and fellowship. Contact Martha Issacs or download a brochure with all of our 2011-2012 circles below.

Pathfinders (30s and 40s) are single or married, in their 30s and 40s, and meet for fun and fellowship throughout Charlotte. See our calendar of upcoming events here.

TLC - Travel, Learn, Connect (midlife and beyond). We meet weekly, watch movies, take day trips and enjoy learning and living in Christ. Contact  Judy White.  Find out more here.

Prime Timers (85 and older) and 90-plus meet two to four times a year for fun activities. For more information, contact Judy White.

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Photo above from Youth Sunday.

Mission Statement: "Responding to God's grace and invitation, the youth of CPC seek to be a family that nurtures, challenges, and empowers each other along the journey of faithful discipleship; providing opportunities to learn, serve, question, worship, and share in the good news of Jesus Christ!"

PEAK = High School Youth Ministry

Praying, Encouraging, Active, Koinonia

GPS located in the download section below.

Mission Trip final payments are due March 1.

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CRUCIFER

You have been invited to sign up for "Carrying Cross in Worship".  Please click here to view the online sign up sheet.  You may click here for more information on Carrying Cross.

REMINDERS

Next Youth Leadership Team meeting is February 19 at noon in the Conference room.

February 21 - Public School day off - Friendship Trays and lunch date with PEAK!  Meet at the church at 11:30 am then we will deliver trays and grab lunch at Moe's.

Next Peak Advisor meeting is March 7 at 7:30 pm in EW 307.

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Covenant nurtures good health - spiritual and physical - through a ministry of wellness and fitness. In our Recreation & Fitness Center we offer programs to strengthen minds, bodies and spirits, while using our facilities and events to reach out to our neighbors in Charlotte.

Find information on our Rec Center's groups and activities such as: basketball offerings, fitness classes, personal training, children's programs, writing classes, etc, you will find info here groups and activities.

Basketball season is in full swing now. Learn more about this ministry for boys and girls here.

Our parish nurse, Judy White, offers personal health and disease prevention guidance, flu and pneumonia vaccinations, and blood pressure readings. Judy also helps plan health education programs and events, and she regularly visits church members in hospitals, nursing facilities and their homes.

Covenant Recreation & Fitness Center's Hours:

Mon & Wed: 5:45am – 9:30pm

Tues & Thurs: 6:00am – 9:30pm

Friday: 5:45am – 3:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Sunday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Sign up to receive the Rec & Fitness Center's monthly newsletter.  Email rwdesk@covenantpresby.org with the subject: Join the Newsletter.

Annual Fees: Participants in personal training or group exercise do not have to be a member of Covenant Recreation or Covenant Presbyterian to participate.

Church members                                Non-Church Members

     Permanent Guest: $1/visit                                       $3/visit

     Student:                   $25                                                 $180

     Individual:             $50                                                 $240

     Senior:                     $25                                                 $180

     Household:            $75                                                 $360

Infrequent users may choose to pay per visit. The charge for church members is $1 per visit, or for affiliates, $3 per visit.

Announcements

New Program.  Teen Yoga Saturdays, 3-4:15 Taught by Covenant Member Hannah Blanton!  

Look for upcoming new programs Indoor Youth Tennis League and Daisey Dance!  More info to come soon!

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Covenant welcomes college students to grow in faith with us during this exciting season of life.

Whether you're from another city but came to Charlotte for college or whether you grew up at Covenant and are studying locally or have now gone away to school, we want to nourish you along your journey.

Eat, Pray, Serve

Each Sunday evening, students gather for fellowhip, Bible study and, of course, food. This semester's study focuses on Luke, looking at the gospel through the eyes of the poor. Eat, Pray, Serve emphasizes learning together and serving together to help the poor in our community. To learn more about it, join us on Facebook.

Local and Global Mission Opportunities

People in Mission

Imagine working with other college students among AIDs orphans in a school setting in Uganda or sitting in a Mexican home sharing a simple meal that may be the only food the family eats all day.  Imagine sitting in a tent in a bazaar in South Africa, drinking tea with a young woman who by summer's end you will call "friend." These are just a few of the memories of our college students who have served in third world countries in the past 11 years under the People in Mission Scholarship. 

Each summer Covenant's Global Ministry team sends one to six students out to serve and live among people all over the world. Students are given a $,1500-$3,000 stipend and  return home with new passion, open hearts and a deep spiritual connection to those who live so differently from themselves.

If you're interested, please contact Carla Leaf @ carla.leaf@covenantpresby.org or 704.804.7578.  The application is available for download below, and the deadline is  is March 15, 2011.

Academic Scholarships

Keep Covenant in the Hearts of our College Students

Covenant Presbyterian has over 100 college students enrolled in colleges and universities around the country. Our College Council reaches out to these young men and women with Secret Saints, weekly emails and more. Find out how you can help.

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