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The mission of Covenant Presbyterian Church is to serve God, as we proclaim and embody His love revealed in Jesus Christ, by ministering to the spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual needs of all persons in the congregation, in the community and in the world.

 
Sunday, November 23

8:30 and 11:00 Service

Sermon by Drew Henderson

9:30 Sunday School for all ages

Give a gift that will make a difference for those in need

Wednesday, November 19, Fellowship Hall

Hours: 11:30 am -- 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm -- 7:00 pm

 

Gifts  and Gift cards from: 10,000 Villages  Amani Beads/New Life Home  Julia’s Coffee/Habitat
Juna Amagara Ministries/Africa  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance  Crisis Assistance  Ministry
Seigle Ave. Partners 
Friendship Trays  Heifer International  Highland Food Pantry/Beanie Babies Five Cents a Meal  Loaves and Fishes  Reynosa
 Yucatan  and more
Specially Priced Gifts for Children to Give

Make Covenant Connections Meal Reservations by Monday, November 17

Worship on Tuesday, November 25

Family-friendly Thanksgiving service

7:00 pm in the Covenant Sanctuary

 

This will be a joint service with the congregation of C. N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church with the sermon by its senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Jerry Cannon. "White gifts” of non-perishable food items wrapped in white paper will be collected for Loaves & Fishes. An offering will be received to benefit the Alexander Youth Network and Barium Springs Home for Children. Child care provided for ages 5 and under.

 

Prior to the service, a lasagna dinner will be served in Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:30.
Make meal reservations here.

The 2008 congregational Advent devotion book

Members of the Covenant congregation and staff have once again contributed personal devotions for the seasons of Advent and Christmastide; and Martha Isaacs has once again gathered them into a printed booklet for sharing with the entire congregation. The booklet will be available for pick-up, free of charge, beginning on Sunday morning, November 30.

 

The devotion book will be posted in its entirety on the Covenant web site. And, for those who express an interest, individual devotions contained in the booklet can be sent by daily e-mail. If you would like to receive these e-mails throughout the holiday season, please send your name and e-mail address to Sally Graves in the church office

Negotiating Career Challenges: Tools to Manage Stress and Seize Opportunities

Covenant continues this Sunday School class on November 23 in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 am. Open to church members and the community, this class will look at challenges being faced in the employment arena and how these can be addressed in positive and productive and faithful ways. 

 

November 23:  Allan Bacon and Doug Bacon address the topics of preparing for change and identifying one’s purpose in and outside of work.  Allan and Doug are brothers who have successfully, pro-actively found 14 jobs in the last 15 years; been through 3 lay-offs; have sold a company and started a company.

 

For additional information contact Mark Diehl (704-804-7572).

Benefits Early Childhood Education
Pre-Order Christmas Wreaths

Covenant's Early Childhood Education Committee is holding its annual Christmas door wreath sale. Orders are being taken now through Sunday, November 23. The wreaths are freshly made in the NC mountains. You may turn in your pre-paid order on the green or mail in your order to the address on the form.

Download Order Form Here

Covenant Connection Program

Christmas Crafts  

Same fun tradition, different day! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 3, 5:00 – 7:00 In Fellowship Hall. Christmas Crafts will be part of Covenant connection this year with fun crafts for all ages! Crafts will be purchased with pre-paid tickets, bring cash or a check to purchase tickets. Also, bring a bag for your crafts. As in years past, you will have the opportunity to make your own advent wreath.  The cost is $13 and must be  pre-ordered by Sunday, November 23rd.   If you would like to order one, visit us on the green any Sunday in November or fill out an order form here.

Make Covenant connection meal reservations by Monday, December 1.

Share Your Time and Talents

The Committee on Assignments has begun work forming the committees of Covenant Church for 2009. If you would like to share your talents by serving on a committee, please send an e-mail with your committee choice(s) to Kim Barnhardt. You may also use the form printed in the bulletin and newsletter and return to the church office or offering plate.

For a description of all church committees, click here

For a list of all members of the Committee on Assignments, click here

Church Pictorial Directories
Members who had their photos made by Olan Mills
may pick up a directory at no cost in the Narthex of the Sanctuary building. Please pick up the directory with your name on it; one per household. Others who would like to purchase a directory ($10 each) may do so through the church office during regular business hours.

Midweek worship has year-long theme

Covenant family and friends are invited to the midweek service each Wednesday, 12:00 - 12:30 pm in Morrison Chapel This unique service includes the celebration of Holy Communion, prayer on behalf of others, music and a brief meditation. This year's theme is: Keeping Body and Soul Together: the Gospel's Answer to a Fragmented Life. Preaching this series is Joan Watson; liturgists include many of Covenant's Elders. Lunch is served in Fellowship hall between 11:30 and 1:00 pm; Cost: $6.

Covenant Connection

Covenant Connection is Covenant Church’s regularly scheduled mid-week dinner and program for members and guests of all ages. Dinner begins at 5:30; reservations are needed by noon tomorrow. Meal charges are $6 for adults; $4 for children and youth under 18, with a $20 family maximum. Check out the menu and make your reservations here.

Congregational E-News on Line

Bob Henderson sends weekly e-news on Fridays to update the congregation and friends on Sunday services. Covenant youth ministries staff send out e-news for middle and high school youth. Check out information about all Covenant publications here.

The Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) responds to world disasters. Read about Presbyterian Disaster Assistance here.

Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling offers services on the Covenant campus: If you or someone you know is interested in receiving counseling through the center, learn more about it here.
 
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