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The church office will be closed July 3 in honor of the holiday weekend.

Sunday, July 5
Join us at 10:00 a.m. for a special worship service
honoring the freedom that God has granted to
our nation. The tribute will include patriotic
music, children’s time, and sermon!


"Can the liberties of a nation be
thought secure when we have removed
their only firm basis, a conviction in
the minds of the people that these
liberties are of the gift of God?"
Thomas Jefferson
 

Mission Peniel
Friday, July 17 • 11:00 A.M.
Experience a fulfilling mission outreach close to home! Join us as we travel to Immokalee to serve a hot meal and to distribute clean used clothing and toiletries to the migrant workers and their families. We need eight volunteers for the day. Please sign up at the Connection Station (the mobile unit with clipboards), and if you have any questions, please contact DeAnne Sawyer.  Also, we request donations of clothing for men (pants in short lengths, sizes 30-36, and long-sleeved shirts), women, children, and infants. Canned goods, packaged cookies, and diapers are also appreciated. Please bring your donations to the church office. Thank you for helping!

For more volunteer and ministry opportunities,
please see the listings below.

In honor of Memorial Day,
Dale Christie & Barry Metzger
performed "God Bless America"
in our Sunday morning service
on May 24.  To view the special
performance, click on the
YouTube link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsYutl7yYdE


Summer Pot Luck Luncheon
Sunday, July 19
Join us in fellowship hall following the 10:00 a.m.
worship service for home cooking and for a great
chance to get to know the Covenant family!
Please bring your favorite dish to share!

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RALLY DAY!
Sunday, August 30
Sunday School Kick-off for All Ages!
Meet in fellowship hall at 8:45 a.m. for brunch!
Then we’ll introduce you and your family
to your classrooms and teachers.
Join us for this new season as we study God's Word!


Thanks for joining us for
Vacation Bible School
on June 22-26!
Thanks to all the kids, parents, and helpers who made VBS
a fun and uplifting week!  With
111 eager children and 50 adult volunteers, we were blessed by the enthusiasm of the
participants!  Please pray that the kids will continue
to be blessed by the Bible lessons they learned
and by the friendships they made this week!
More on the Children's Ministry

Please join us next summer for more skits,
amazing crafts, fun songs, snacks,
games, and great Bible stories!

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Congratulations, Graduates!
On May 31 in the 10:00 a.m. service, our pastor presented a
special message as we honored high school and college graduates!
Photos and Bios of the Graduates

Sermon Audio: Graduates, Be Wise
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The 2009
David G. Robinson Scholarship
was presented to

Caroline Barclift!

Congratulations!

 

Care for Hurting Persons
In these challenging times of economic uncertainty,
job loss, health concerns, and relationship
difficulties, Christian care is provided through:

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are members of this congregation who are gifted in compassionate caring and who have been trained to walk with hurting people in their time of need.  Each hurting person is invited to meet regularly with a Stephen Minister, who listens compassionately while maintaining confidentiality.  Stephen Ministers are not counselors or therapists but are Christian caregivers uniquely equipped to support others.  This ministry is offered without charge.  Persons (including friends and relatives of Covenant members) seeking support from a Stephen Minister are invited to contact the church office at 239-334-8937.
Life Education and Counseling Center The Center provides individual, family, and group counseling to help improve the spiritual, mental, and emotional quality of lives in Lee County.  Counseling is provided at a reduced fee, depending on income.  The Center has two locations:  one on the campus of Covenant Presbyterian Church at 2439 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers (239-542-7375) and one at Faith Presbyterian Church at 4544 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral (239-334-4277).

More Information

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Breaking News From Your Pastor!
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May 12, 2009

Dear Church Family,

The summer season is upon us! The temperature in the last few days has hit 95 with a dash of humidity. I'm not saying it's hot outside, but yesterday I saw two palm trees fighting over a dog! Our northern church family has flown away for a few months, and we pray that God keeps all of us safe during our travels this summer. For those who are up north, please stay in touch and check the new sermons every week. Just go to our website, click on Sermons, and then hit the sermon you wish to hear. When you click on News, you can read our bulletin.

As of today, our new roof has been completed. We had 188 people who contributed to the roof project, and again I want to say thank you for your generosity. Our children will not have to wear a raincoat when they go to the Wiggle Room!

Last Sunday, our middle schoolers - Kaitlyn Schorle, Lauren Castner, and Dortea Childress - held a bake sale in the courtyard and raised $641 for the Soup Kitchen. It's amazing what a little faith can do when God is in it!

This Sunday, May 17, is our Spring Potluck Luncheon following the morning worship service. Please bring your favorite dish and join us! If you haven't signed up, feel free to reply to this email and let us know how many in your family would like to attend.

Our Treasurer, Barry Metzger, has informed me that we have a new way to handle stock transfers. If you would like to give Covenant a gift in stock, please contact Barry at the church office.

Dawn Castner is working diligently to prepare our Vacation Bible School. The dates are June 22-26. If you would like to help with arts, snacks, skits, teaching or anything, please sign up at the Connection Station in the courtyard or contact Dawn at the church. Our goal this year is 150 children. If you know any children in your neighborhood, take a moment to pray for them and then invite them to our VBS.

Last week, I met with the Committee on Ministry, which wanted an update on Covenant one year after the split. I told them that nothing much has happened, except we took in 90 new members, increased our choir to 50, watched our attendance explode to 800 on Easter and witnessed an explosion of joy on Sunday mornings. I told them how thrilled Jaye J. and I are to play a small part in rebuilding this great church. It takes all of us working together to make it happen. Thanks be to God!


Yours in Christ,

Dan

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Middle Schoolers Raised Over $640
Thanks to our generous congregation, the bake sale organized by our middle schoolers was a tremendous success!  Sarah Owen of Community Cooperative Ministries (the umbrella organization for the Soup Kitchen) is helping direct the funds to provide food for community children through the back-pack program or the mobile food pantry.  Thanks to everyone who partnered with the middle schoolers to help provide food for children in our community!

You're Invited to Sing With the Summer Choir!
We want to invite members to join us for summer choir; we promise great fellowship and fun singing!  The choir will sing through July and will take off August and Labor Day Sunday.  They will rehearse on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM through June.  In July, they'll rehearse Sundays at 9:20 AM.  No audition is required.  If you have questions, please leave your name and phone number in the church office (334-8937).

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Thank You for Supporting Our 28th Season!
Concert Series


A performance by Baritone
Zachary Ellis Coates
concluded Covenant's
28th concert season.

Final Performance on April 3 Featured Zachary Ellis Coates, Baritone
Thank you to everyone who supported Covenant's 28th Concert Series, which concluded with a stirring vocal performance by Zachary Ellis Coates, accompanied by pianist Akiko Hosaki.  For a recap of the series, which was presented free to the community, please click on the following link:  More on the Concert Series.

Become a Friend of the Concert Series
Covenant is indebted to the Friends of the Concert Series whose outstanding financial support makes these performances possible. We invite you to support this long-running series, which has enriched our community for 28 years.  Gifts of any size are appreciated. Thank you for your support!  More on the Friends of the Concert Series

Thank you to Jaimie Flack, Sonia Wagner, and the Concert Series
Committee for arranging the successful 2008-2009 concert season!

Director of Music Search Update

The Search Committee has received resumes from applicants across the nation. We are currently reviewing them and will keep you informed as we make progress in our search. If you know of someone who may be interested and qualified to fill our Director of Music/Organist or Director of Music position, please have him/her contact the church office.

 

Ladies,
Mark Your Calendars
for the Annual
Presbyterian Women's
Gathering on
Saturday
February 13, 2010

Guest Speaker:
Jessica MacMillan

This Presbytery-Wide Gathering
Will Be Held at Covenant!

More on Women's Ministries

Prayer Garden
Have you seen the new Prayer Garden by Covenant House? Our thanks to Michael Graham, who built it as his Eagle Scout project, using funds from Covenant’s Memorial Gifts. It is a wonderful place to go for some quiet time for prayer and meditation or to play with “Socks”, the church cat!


Y o u t h  M i n i s t r i e s

Stay Tuned for
More Events!

More on the Youth Group
or Women

Welcome to a new year of youth ministry at Covenant! We'll meet at the church every Thursday at 6:00 p.m.  If we're leaving campus for a special activity, we'll meet in the parking lot. Teens are welcome to join us!

Book Scholarship for College Students
College students who are members of Covenant are eligible for our Book Scholarship program. Please call Barb Shafer at 392-1537 for information.

2009 Alice Crowe Allen Scholarship Was Presented to Caroline Barclift in Our Sunday Morning Service on April 26
The Alice Crowe Allen Scholarship, established in memory of the wife of Covenant’s second minister, the Rev. Claude I. Allen, Jr., was awarded to Caroline Barclift, a Covenant Presbyterian Church member planning to attend a regionally-accredited college or university during 2009.  The annual $1,000 cash scholarship is awarded to a woman who evidences promise of success in higher education, as demonstrated by maintaining at least a “B” average in high school.  Priority in awarding the scholarship is to members of Covenant Presbyterian Church.  Age is not a consideration in determining the award.  The application deadline for this year's award was Sunday, March 15, 2009.  The scholarship is funded by an endowment of gifts from family and friends of Mrs. Allen.  The award will be announced at the spring scholarship convocation at the recipient’s high school.  Previous recipients have been Chelsea B. Carter and Margaret Bastar, Fort Myers High School graduates, and Keely Seaman, Mariner High School graduate.

Primetimers

Special Events

The Primetimers will travel by church van to the Bok Tower gardens at Lake Wales on Saturday, July 25. Leave the church at 1:00 p.m. to have time for visiting the lovely gardens before having dinner at the Blue Palmetto Cafe on the grounds. There are two options for dinner: salmon with garden rice and sauteed veggies or vegetable lasagne with Greek side salad. All meals are served with roll and butter, beverage, and dessert plate. When you sign up in the courtyard, please note your preference. After dinner, the Good Times Jazz Band will entertain us in the air-conditioned Visitor Center with lively Dixieland melodies. Cost of trip: $35, which includes transportation, dinner, and concert. Sign up soon, as we have space for only 16 persons.

Ongoing Events

Out-to-Lunch Bunch
The lunch bunch gathers on the fourth Sunday of the month following the worship service. If possible, please sign up at the Connection Station in the courtyard; however, if you’d like to join us at the last minute, please do so.  We'll have a great time of fellowship!

Bridge Players
We've expanded to two groups! One group meets the first Tuesday afternoon of the month at 1:00 p.m., while the other meets on the fourth Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Both groups gather in Room 206. Join us for a great afternoon or evening! Prior registration is needed for new members so we have the correct number of tables. Substitutes are needed. Please call Fran Leeper at 481-2336.

Primetimers' Brochure
More on the Primetimers

Mops (Mothers of Preschoolers)
All moms with children who are infants through kindergarteners are WELCOME to join us any time!  We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. to enjoy fellowship, food, guest speakers, service projects, crafts, childcare, and much more!  There is a $5 cost per meeting and a $24 MOPS International Fee.  Scholarships are available. If you have any questions or would like to register for MOPS, please contact Anne Schorle at 369-3034.  More about MOPS


Parents' Day Out!

A Special Program for Members of Covenant Presbyterian Church
Parents, if you'd like some free time, we'll care for your kids on most Fridays* from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!  Programs are designed for children ages three months to kindergarten (please see the next paragraph for expanded summertime ages).  Children enjoy a Bible lesson, art project, play time, and lunch. Parents, please provide each child with a sack lunch, and we'll do the rest!  Except for our summertime Parent's Day Out (see paragraph below), advance registration is not required.  Simply show up and sign in your children!

 

This summer (July 10, 17, 24, 31  and August 7, 14), we're expanding Parents' Day Out for Covenant members who have children ages 3 months to those who have completed 5th grade.  Kids will be divided into age-appropriate groups.  Parents, please pack a lunch for your children.  You must pre-register your children for this special summertime Parents' Day Out, which we're nicknaming "Summer Camp."

 

*The program usually takes a hiatus during holiday weeks.  Parents' Day Out won't be held on July 3.

Talent Show
This autumn, we'll present a Talent Show featuring our talented Covenant family! (This will be reminiscent of the old Covenant Capers.) We would like to encourage anyone to share his or her talent. If you're interested in participating, please call the church receptionist at 334-8937 and leave your name, number, and a brief description of your talent.

God Bless You In 2009!

*It
is the Lord who goes before you.
He will be with you; he will not fail
you or forsake you. Do not fear or
be dismayed."—Deuteronomy 31:8

WEDNESDAY MORNING LIVE

Lecture Series Concludes Eighth Season!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2009 season!  Each presentation began with coffee and donuts at 9:30 and continued with a lecture at 10:00.  Titled "Life Lessons: Faith, Culture, Community," there were a variety of speakers and subjects, including “Wine and Theology,” “Your Wellness,” “A Writer’s Life,” “Art Demonstration,” and more!  Speakers included News-Press Community Conversations Editor David Plazas and author Ad Hudler, known as “Fort Myers funny man.”  The lecture series was free and open to the community!  Stay tuned for news of next year's Lecture Series!

See a recap of speakers and subjects!

Sunday Morning Classes for Adults
Join us at 9:00 a.m.!
Kids' classes are available, too!

Community Items

Soup Kitchen:  An Exciting New Development
in Our Fight to Feed the Hungry in Our Area

In the past, we have asked for food donations; however, we have since found out that the Soup Kitchen and the Harry Chapin Food Bank can provide more food with our monetary donations than we can provide with our food donations. When Sarah Owen, director of CCMI, recently spoke with our children during the Children’s Time, she said that as little as $2 could feed a family for four days. Covenant’s Local Mission Committee would like to request that, instead of food, we give monetary donations and let the Food Banks do the purchasing. A red donation box is located in the narthex for your contributions. Any amount is appreciated!  The amount collected will be divided between the two agencies on a monthly basis.

Edison Float Committee
If anyone is interested in being part of the committee to build a float for the Edison Parade in 2010, please call the church at 334-8937 and leave your name and number with the receptionist.

Maintenance Services to Help You and to
Help People Who Have Lost Their Jobs

Habitat for Humanity is now offering outside maintenance services to homeowners, churches and businesses in Lee and Hendry Counties. This program will not only allow these services to be available at below-market pricing, but it also follows Habitat’s mission of giving God’s people a hand up and not a hand out. They are hiring homeowners who have lost their jobs or had their hours reduced, Now they can keep their homes and also serve our community. They are offering the following services:
  lawn mowing ($60 per month for a normal size lot), junk removal, general handyman services, house/ office cleaning, and more!  Please contact: JASON SMITH with their Maintenance Sales division at 652-0434, ext. 1208, or cell 218-3208 to arrange a free estimate.

 
T
he Dream Team!
Thanks to everyone who joined
Covenant's visionary session!

Our pastor has compiled your ideas!
Thank you for sharing YOUR dreams for our church!

For a recap, please read the Rev. Hagmaier's
article on the cover of our November newsletter.

Cedarkirk Family Camp For All Ages!
Cedarkirk, which is accredited by the American Camping Association, is a year-round camp and conference center owned by the Presbyteries of Tampa Bay and Peace River.  The camp, located in Lithia, Florida, features activities for all ages. Explore many paths through the woods and enjoy river adventures.  Bask in the natural beauty of Cedarkirk and experience challenges like their ropes course.  Activities include basketball, volleyball, and swimming in their popular "Y"-shaped pool.  Activities during family weekends include mixers, games, “creative” Bible study, swimming, canoeing, hiking, hayride, campfire, and square-dancing. For further information, please visit their website: Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center.

Circles:  Ladies, Please Join Us!
Circles are small groups of women who meet monthly, September through May/June, for Bible study, fellowship, prayer, missions, community projects, friendship, and fun. They are GREAT support groups, and the Bible studies will prove stimulating for our lives. Day or evening Circles will be available starting in September!

The Circles will be studying the enlightening book, Jubilee! Luke's Gospel for the Poor. We all long for release, wholeness, and freedom. We desire to reach out to others and to be accepted by others. As we experience the joy of knowing that Christ loves us, we want to share that joy with those around us. The Gospel of Luke contains a message that speaks to all of these desires!

See the schedule of Circles on our women's page!

Welcome, New Members!

Patricia "Patti" Adams
Claude I. Allen
Thais Blanchard
Michael & Lauren Bond
John & Lois Borgman
Lee Bovey
Dick & Harriet Bruinooge
Sharon Odom Burges
Harold & Dorothy Campbell
Raimonda Childress
Thomas & Melinda DelNay
Robert & Patricia Erwin
Scott Fewell
Mary Ellen Frost
Jaye J. Hagmaier
Mary Ann Haragan
Jean Harvey
Adair & Carol Heath
Margaret Helen Hilliker
Betty M. Johnson
Deborah Kelley
Ronald A. & Mary L. Kellner
Jan & Marcella Kibili
Venita-Jean Kibili

J. Russell Kilgore, Jr.
Charles & Carolyn Lambing
Douglas Laney
Ken & Elaine Maley
Burton & Angela Marsh
Amber Martin
Bradley & Barbara Maxim
Lois McAllister
Randall & Nancy McGruther
Susan McMillan
Jeffrey Merritt
Tom & Connie Petersen
Bob & Mary Plageman
John & Lucille Quimby
Amanda Rickner
Kent & Barbara Sheets
William (Terry) & Roselynn Stewart
Richard & Cora Taylor
Euric Thomas
Richard & Karen Ulack
Richard & Laurie Ward
Donna Washburn
Robert Willock

May God bless you!
We're delighted you've joined our Covenant family!

Join the Stephen Ministry Team!
The Stephen Ministers of Covenant have served our congregation for thirteen years. These caring ministers are equipped to connect hurting persons with God during difficult moments in life. In November, we will train a new group of Stephen Ministers under the leadership of Linda Sinclair. We urge you to consider whether God might be leading you to join this compassionate ministry. The training gives you tools and support, while God gives you the inspiration. Since life nudges us in ways we don’t quite expect, your spiritual gifts may fit well with this caring program. For more information, please drop a pew card in the offering plate or contact a Stephen Leader: David Robinson, Anne Wills, Linda Sinclair, or David Dietzel. More

Mission
Fair
2009!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Mission Fair on Sunday morning, March l5.  If you're interested  in any of the ministries, feel free to phone  the church office at 334-8937, and we'll be glad to put you in touch with a representative.  Thank you to Mary Plageman for organizing the event!

More on Missions

Men's Prayer Breakfast at Mel's Diner
Each Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.

The Covenant Men's Breakfast group meets each Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. (the group previously met at 8:15) at Mel's Diner on U.S. 41 next to Rooms To Go. The men meet in the back room, enjoy breakfast, sing a hymn, pray, hear a devotional, and have a discussion.  Interested men may contact Frank Harlacher at 481-3937 or at harbud1@comcast.net.

Prayer
Shawl
Ministry


Our sincere thanks to all who have knitted and crocheted the beautiful prayer shawls that have already brought heartfelt comfort to many who are ill or hospitalized. Also, thanks to the congregation for your warm support of this ministry which provides tangible evidence of prayer in the lives of others.  We welcome all who want to share their skills. This is not just for Covenant members; invite all your knitting and crocheting friends!

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 10:00 a.m. in room F207 on the third Tuesday of each month through May.  If you know of someone who is ill and would like a prayer shawl, please call the church office at 334-8937.

The SINGLES Source
Check out activities for adult singles!  Many churches are participating in this wonderful outreach!  More

Did you know that Covenant has a library featuring a variety of books, both secular and spiritual?  The library is located on the south side of the courtyard.  Books may be signed out for two weeks.  Enjoy!

The Library is open from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Sundays. New authors include Grisham, Baldocci, and Woods. The library book sale grossed $551.—Sally Maurer, Librarian

Book Nook

Volunteer & Ministry Opportunities

Opportunities at Covenant

Director of Music Search Update
The Search Committee has received resumes from applicants across the nation. We are currently reviewing them and will keep you informed as we make progress in our search. If you know of someone who may be interested and qualified to fill our Director of Music/Organist or Director of Music position, please have them contact the church office.

One Congregation and a Truck
This ministry, which helps people who need assistance with moving, is looking for volunteers to help on an as-needed basis. Please sign up at the Connection Station (mobile unit with clipboards). If you have questions, please contact Gary
Brothers via email.

Edison Float Committee
If anyone is interested in being part of the committee to build a float for the Edison Parade in 2010, please call the church at 334-8937 and leave your name and number with the receptionist.

Hospital Visitation
Members of the congregation are invited to become involved in hospital visitation. If you're interested, please leave your name and number with the receptionist in the church office.

Chancel Choir
We need more singers (teens, you're welcome, too)! 
To join Chancel Choir, simply show up Thursday evening at 6:50 in the choir room — no audition required.

Handbell Choir
If you're interested in playing the handbells, please leave your name and phone number in the church office (334-8937).

Memorial Service Receptions
We’re seeking people with smiling faces to serve punch and other refreshments. No food preparation is required. The goal is to have enough volunteers so that no one has to serve more than once through the year. If you are interested, please call the church office at 334-8937.

Sunday Morning Greeters
If you are willing to serve as a greeter on Sunday mornings, please sign up at the Connection Station in the courtyard.

Visitation Volunteers
If you have a couple of hours a month to visit and pray with a member of our church who might not receive any other visitors that month, please contact Deacon Ed Christenbury and let him know of your availability.

Sanctuary Care Givers
Volunteers are needed to straighten up the pew racks and to return lost items to the office. Care givers are welcome to work together any time during the week as long as the sanctuary is not in use. If you’re interested, please call the church at 334-8937.

Money Counters Needed
If you would like to help our Counting Committee on Monday mornings, please contact Barry Metzger in the church office at 334-8937 or email Barry Metzger, Business Administrator.

Early Childhood Ministry
Volunteers are needed to rock and walk babies and to serve as helpers in the preschool rooms. This outreach often helps un-churched families know Christ.  Please call the church.

Opportunities in Our Community and Beyond

A Mission Opportunity in Your Own Community!
We are seeking volunteers once a month to go to Immokalee to serve a hot meal and to distribute clothing and toiletries to the farm workers. Please call Bill Whitaker, 466-7228, if you are interested in serving.  More

Habitat for Humanity
Several PC(USA) congregations in Lee County are working together on the Presbyterian House now in progress.  To volunteer, please contact Covenant member Don Berglund at 454-0534.

Mentors
The Edison Park mentoring program requires a minimum of one hour per week during school hours. This excellent program offers you the opportunity to reach out in Christian love and touch the life of a child.  Interested?  Please leave your name and number at the church office (334-8937), and we will contact Lydia Christie or Nina Carpenter, who are overseeing our mentoring program. Mentoring Program Brochure

Transportation for Seniors
If you are under seventy and can spare several hours once a month to drive residents from the Presbyterian Apartments to the grocery store in our church van, please call the church.

Community Cooperative Ministries, an organization supported in part by our church, is the umbrella agency for the Soup Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, Faith in Action, and a new Montessori preschool. The following notices list the volunteers needed by these agencies.

Soup Kitchen Workers
Volunteers are urgently needed. For information, you may contact Community Cooperative Ministries at 332-7687 (leave your number and a message).

Assistance for Seniors
Faith in Action of SW Florida is comprised of interfaith volunteers who provide non-medical assistance to many senior residents in our community. This assistance includes providing transportation for people who can no longer drive themselves to see their doctors, to purchase groceries, or to visit a loved one in a nursing home. If you are a handyman/woman, your assistance may be helpful for minor repairs. If you can help, please contact Community Cooperative Ministries (the parent organization of Faith in Action) at 332-7687, ext.100 (leave your number and a message).

Here's the Best News of All!
"God showed His great love for us by sending
Christ to die for us while we were still sinners."
Romans 5:6

Encouraging Verses  •  How to Be Sure You’ll Go to Heaven!
 


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(Worship Portion)

June 21, 2009
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Schedule of
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Calendar

Annual
Meeting

2008 Annual Report

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Highlights

See page two of
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June 2009

Session Members and Deacons

Names of Officers

Ongoing
Notices

Office Hours - Our church's office hours are 9:00-4:00, Monday through Friday.

Volunteer and Ministry Opportunities - Please see opportunities for service listed at the bottom of this page!  More

Sunday Bulletin - Please remember that information for the Sunday bulletin must be submitted on Mondays no later than 5:00 p.m.  Thank you to Barbara Heflin for coordinating and designing our bulletins!

Clarion Newsletter - Please submit Clarion articles by the fifteenth of the month prior to the  publication month (for example, information for the August issue is due July 15).  Please email information to Sandy Bruning.

Communion Visits - If you know of any member who is unable to attend church, please call the deacons and let us know. We will contact the person who is homebound and set up an in-home visit to receive Communion. Contact the church office (334-8937) or Ed Christenbury (985-5713).

Visitation Ministry - If you know of any member who is unable to attend church, please call Ed Christenbury, Visitation Coordinator, at 985-5713 or the church office at 334-8937. We have a number of Christian callers who take this commitment seriously. They will visit and pray with your loved one and keep the visit confidential. The pastors will be contacted if there is a need.

Online Sermon Audio - The sermon page has been updated to improve the speed for those with dial-up modems!

Do you have a friend or relative who has suffered a loss or is going through a difficult time?  Tell them about our Stephen Ministry Program.  Stephen Ministers are Covenant members who have received special training to provide high quality, confidential, one-on-one Christian care to hurting people. It’s free, and it’s a powerful way to help a hurting friend.  More

Prayer Gram Ministry - If you would like to have prayer grams mailed to someone in need of prayer, please fill out a purple prayer card located in the pew and drop it in the offering plate. Our prayer volunteers will pray for the person in need and mail encouraging notes. Sharon Burges oversees our prayer gram ministry.

Military Personnel - We continue to pray for our men and women in uniform as they serve our country at home and abroad.  If you know of anyone in the service, please place his/her name on the board at the Connection Station.

Sanctuary Flowers -  If you would like to donate flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please contact the church office at 334-8937.  We will order the flowers for you.  The cost per arrangement is $25.

Members, please help us save on postage!  Please fill in your email address, if available, on the blue pew pads.  This will allow us to save a considerable amount on postage throughout the year and reduce the amount of mailings in your mail box each month.

Join the Covenant Group E-Mailing List.  You will receive e-mail messages from other members and be able to send your messages to all members on the list.  More

Please let the church staff know if members are in the hospital.  Changes in state law went into effect April 14, 2003, informing hospitals that they will no longer be able to give out the names of patients to their respective pastors or denominations. Thanks for your help.

Church History - Any information and/or copies of photos you may have regarding events should be placed in the historian's mailbox in the church office.

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