Bring a picnic, spread a blanket and connect with friends on third Wednesdays every month. Games, bikes/trikes and skates are welcomed. Ice cream is provided by Early Childhood Education Committee. Contact Lauren Sawyers for questions.
Habitat build starts tomorrow
Pray for our build teams
We're building a home for Dina and her 15-year-old son. Sign-up forms are available at the home site on 320 West Todd Lane.
You can build with the Covenant staff tomorrow.
Join a congregation-wide build Friday. (Saturday spots are full).
Join Jen Christianson and the Covenant YA's to serve lunch at The Relatives and work at Crisis Assistance Ministry in the afternoon.
Our day concludes with a debrief session and dinner. All are welcome. Learn more here.
How to be a parent and a caregiver
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in FH207
Are you taking care of aging parents while raising young adults?
Hear from experts on how to prepare for common scenarios involving parents such as health care, living arrangements and finances. RSVP here.
Fourth graders tour moved to Sunday
See you at 4 p.m.
The 4th grade Sunday School "sacred spaces tour" of the Sanctuary, bell tower and organ has been rescheduled for Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. due to weather. Contact Anne Lowrance for questions.
Kevin Harper will lead Rec Wing
Kevin Harper will join the Covenant staff on May 7 as Director of Recreation Ministries. Kevin comes to us from Myers Park Presbyterian Church, where he has served as Wellness Program Manager since 2012. In that role, Kevin managed the church's Wellness Center, including fitness activities, summer camps and sports leagues as well as budgeting/administration duties. He previously worked as General Manager of Total Fitness Solutions, providing corporate wellness initiatives for companies such as Wells Fargo and IBM and was also the Athletic Director at the Tower Club.
Kevin graduated in 1998 from UNC Wilmington with a degree in exercise science. He is a certified instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine and is a certified coach with USA Track and Field. His passion is designing fitness and health programs for young people all the way to active adults.
Kevin says: "I started working in the health and wellness field at age 18 and have stayed in it ever since. I enjoy working with all populations to provide rewarding experiences and the ability to work with a faithful purpose."
Please join us in welcoming Kevin to Covenant and supporting his ministry among us.
Responding to a mental health challenge
Sunday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m.
Learn how to help someone facing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. Hosted by Covenant's Stephen Ministry, this free session is 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in FH207. Lunch is provided. Open to the community. RSVP here.
Men's breakfast welcomes Jerry East
Tuesday, April 24 at 7 a.m.
Men are invited to hear a message from Covenant member Jerry East, who will talk about the church's Stephen Ministry. RSVP here.
Needed: Summer camp buddies
Help a child get signed up for camp
We are recruiting 20 individuals or families as "camp buddies" to support students from Highland for summer camp at YMCA's Camp Harrison.
Our first task: Help families complete sign-up forms at a festive "camp night" at Highland on Thursday, April 26.
Coming soon: We need van drivers, lunch packers and friends to pray for our campers. Financial support is welcome - it costs $550 to send a student to camp.
What's it all about? Covenant will send 20 Highland children to Camp Harrison this summer (June 17-23, June 24-June 30).
Learn about the science of mindfulness from Dr. Melanie McMinn of Proactive Health, an innovative primary care practice. Find ways to bring peace and joy to your daily life.
RSVP to Mary Mattiacci.
Admin assistant in Rec Wing
Regular work week is 29 hours
Serve as a friendly face welcoming guests and staff to the Rec Wing, Covenant's fitness center. You will answer calls, promote memberships and help manage administrative tasks.
Details here.
Tonight: Open Picnic Table welcomes all
Responding to a mental health challenge
Men's breakfast welcomes Jerry East
