Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Fresh Air. Fellowship. Hike with Covenant.
Hike is Saturday in Linville, NC
Join Covenant friends and families for a hike in the beautiful mountains. There are routes for all experience levels.  Afterward, we'll enjoy lunch at the nearby home of Suzanne and Bob Henderson.  Details here.

Go Into w borderAmid border crisis, a contemplative time of prayer
Sunday drop-in from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Chapel
Amid challenging times on the U.S.-Mexico border, Mission and Outreach will host a self-guided time of prayer to support our mission partners in Mexico. Visit the Chapel any time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. to spend a few minutes in prayer on your way to or from worship.

Deep Dive Questions: What is the Trinity?
Sunday at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall 105
What does it mean to believe in a Triune God? How can a God be three "persons" at once? How can we believe this and still be monotheistic? Deepen your understanding of who God is and how God works in the world. 

Picnic Basket On The Table With Blue White Checkered Tablecloth. Summer Lawn In The Background Bring a picnic - ice cream is waiting!
On the Circle from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The table is still open this spring and summer! Bring your own picnic dinner
and join Covenant friends for Open Picnic Table. Trikes, bikes and scooters
are welcomed. Chalk art, games and frozen dessert are provided by the Early
Childhood Education Committee.

Dates are May 15, June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21. No RSVP needed. For questions, contact Sarah Gaston.

Seeking recommendations for elder nominees
Please submit by June 30
A committee has been established to nominate 10 adult church members for election to the Session for a three-year term and two youth members to serve a one-year term beginning in January 2020. Details and online form here.
 
Seeking summer housing for Stapleton/Davidson interns
Host a college student
This summer, Covenant will welcome a group of Stapleton/Davidson college interns to work in our community. We are in need of lodging for some students from May 27 to Aug. 3. If you have a garage apartment or guest bedroom that you'd be willing to share, please contact Julia Watkins.

Serve coffee to folks in line at Crisis Assistance
Next date is Wednesday, May 29
Join Covenant to hand out coffee to people in line at Crisis Assistance Ministry on the last Wednesday of every month. Meet in the Crisis parking lot at 7:30 a.m. We're on site for about 30 minutes. Contact Andrew Boyd to get connected.
 
This summer: Be a camp buddy
Highland students will go to Camp Harrison
Covenant partners with YMCA's Camp Harrison to send 20 Highland students to summer camp. Camp buddies encourage and guide families in preparing for this new experience. Consider serving June 16-22 or 23-29. Financial support is also welcome - it costs $550 to send a student to camp. Contact Julia Watkins to learn more.
 
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