Annual Meeting of the Congregation
- On January 26th Covenant will have its Annual Meeting 9:45 in the sanctuary. The elders will propose amendments to our bylaws to reduce the number of elders from 12 to 6 and the number of trustees from 12 to 9.
- To hear highlights and key points, read this pastoral letter from David Kling.
An explanatory booklet is available in the office and
online
. To speak with a pastor or elder call 256-881-4501 or email
info@covhsv.org
.
Agenda for the Congregational Meeting:
- Prayer & Review of Minutes
- Annual Report Highlights & Prayer for Departed Members
- 2020 Budget Overview
- Pastors’ Terms of Call Approval
- Nomination & Election of Deacons
- ACTION: Proposed Bylaw Amendments. A Brief Presentation will be made by Elder Greg Merijanian. There will then be an opportunity for discussion from the congregation – we have scheduled 15 minutes for discussion and hope to hear all comments.
- Nomination & Election of Trustees & Elders
- To give adequate time to discuss the bylaws and to allow a period of prayer about serving in the important role of the nominating team, a proposal will be made to extend this meeting’s business to a called congregational meeting on February 23rd for the purpose of electing the 5 “at-large” members of the nominating team.
Nominations:
Deacons:
Bonnie Moore (3-year term), Rachel Sullivan (3-year term), Stuart Turner (1-year term)
Elder:
David Stumbaugh (to serve a 4th year)
Trustees:
Sheila Cloud (3-year term), Roland Walker (3-year term), Rebecca Boone (3-year term), Bill McDowell (1-year term)
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Life is better with friends! Join us from February 29-March 1 for the Covenant Women's Retreat. Jill Williams will teach on Cultivating Friendship.
Register by February 2!
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Come learn more about Covenant Presbyterian! Join us for an Explore Covenant Class on
February 16th at 9:45AM in the chapel.
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Police Officer to Assist Covenant on Sundays
We are pleased to introduce Investigator Matt Edger
(pronounced "edge-er") who will be working alongside our ushers to keep Covenant safe on Sundays. So when you see his vehicle on Sunday or you see him in the hall, please know that there is no cause for alarm, he is simply a part of our team. Partnering with a police officer was the next step identified as a priority by our Security Task Force so we continue to make progress on our long-term safety plans.
In between services Investigator Edger will help direct traffic flow out of Drake Ave. During services one of our Security Task Force Leaders Tom Morehead will be with Investigator Edger in the hallway outside the Fellowship Hall.
If you see him on Sunday, feel free to say hello! He would love to meet you. Let's make sure he feels welcome as he joins our team this Sunday. Our next identified step in our safety plan this will be to train a team of ushers in security and safety policies so that the whole church becomes more aware of the best ways to respond in emergency situations. Click below for a brief video introduction of Investigator Edger:
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Covenant Weekday Preschool Registration:
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year will begin on
January 30th for current preschool families
. We will open registration to members of Covenant Presbyterian Church on
February 5th
, and to the general public on
February 10th
. Classes fill up quickly, so please contact
Miranda Wilkinson
for more information on how to get your child registered. We offer classes for ages 1 through PreK. Find more information about classes and rates
here
. We would love to welcome your family to Covenant Weekday Preschool!
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Shake Off Those Mid-Winter Blues!
Come to Covenant’s Valentine’s Dinner
Good Food, Good Fellowship, Good Music!
- 6 P.M., Friday, February 14, in Fellowship Hall
- Catered Dinner and Music by Chuck Woodward’s Blue Grass Band
- Price is $25 per person to be paid at sign-up
Come alone or bring a friend, a spouse, a family member. This event is sponsored by Mariners: the sign up tables will be in the Narthex.
Free Child Care is available BUT MUST BE RESERVED.
Deadline: February 9
See you there!
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Annual Reports Now Available
Covenant's Annual Report is now available online at
here
Hard copies of the Annual Report and full line-item budget are both available for pick up in the church office. If you would like to discuss Covenant’s finances or future with the Senior Pastor, Rev. Kling is holding open office hours on Thursday, January 23rd at Noon. Or email him any time at
david.kling@covhsv.org
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This Weekend: The Interfaith Mission Service is sponsoring a workshop called "Stop Human Trafficking" at Trinity UMC, Saturday January 25 at 9am in the Wesley Hall.
Did you know that human trafficking is a problem in Huntsville and all of Alabama? Join us to learn more with Linda Smith, President Shared Hope International, and Doug Gilmer, HSI - "Financial Aspects of Trafficking". Free.
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Want to make a New Year's Resolution to read the whole bible in one year?
This is the best App available! Visit
http://www.bibleinoneyear.org/
or go to your App Store on your phone and download the Bible In One Year app available from Alpha International. Both Pastor David and Pastor Dave use this app on a regular basis for their daily devotions. It provides written and audio devotions and readings from the New Testament, Old Testament and Psalms presented by Nicky Gumbel, the host of the Alpha Course.
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Madison/Monrovia/Athens
Small Group Kick Off
If you are a member or visitor who lives in the Madison/Monrovia/Athens area we would love to have YOU join us – the M&M Group.
- On Sunday, January 26th we will begin a new small group book study at Ray and Kerry Rowley’s home (52 Hillcrest Ave NW, 35806). We will have Coffee and Conversation at 4:30pm. The meeting is from 5:00-6:00pm. We will be discussing Charles Swindoll’s book “So You Want to Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There” PLEASE NOTE: there is a workbook option for this book – you do NOT need the workbook – all you need is the paperback book. Please order your own book. Read the Intro and Chapter 1 for the first meeting. Questions? Please email Kerry Rowley (or call 256.679.4622)
You do not need to attend the small group in order to come to the dinner. You are welcome to do one or the other or both, and bring a friend!
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Habitat's Executive Director, Myra Sanderson will be speaking with anyone interested on
Sunday, Febuary 9th, at 9:45am
in the chapel. Please join us to learn more!
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Covenant Kids needs you this year! We are looking for
four more
people to teach during Children's Church (during the service). Please pray about this and talk to Alison Kling or Elder Ashley Huttula for more information.
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The Presbyterian Home for Children
is hosting a Live and Silent Auction with seated dinner at The Ledges Country Club on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. Seating is limited and tickets are $125 per person. If you would like to attend or help with soliciting sponsorships or auction items, please contact
Missy Belrose
.
Thank you for your support!
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Gathering Class (room 101):
Beginning in January the Gathering Class will do a five week series using Ray Vander Laan’s "That the World May Know – The Early Church" and follow that up with a 13 week series on 1 Corinthians.
LIFE (room 103):
The LIFE group will be completing our current video series on The History of Christianity from the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch through the end of March or middle of April.
BIBLE (room 102):
Bible class is doing a verse-by-verse study of the Gospel according to Matthew.
Stages Class (room 9):
Stages is doing a book study: "In the New York Times bestseller,
Boundaries
, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend help you learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of your life and set healthy, biblical boundaries with your spouse, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even yourself."
Koinonia (104):
The Koinonia class will continue their study in the book of Mark and begin a study of Daniel in February.
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The Thursday Women's Bible Study
is studying
Jen Wilkin's "God of Covenant" - Genesis 12-50. This is a continuation of last year's "God of Creation" study. The cost will be $17 per person. Please let us know if you plan to join, please contact
Alice Searcy
, Kerry Rowley, or Barbara Hunsicker so that we can gather course materials. We meet on Thursdays, 9:30-11am, in room 102. Childcare is available.
Friday Women's Bible Study
The Friday Women's Bible study will meet through February 28th 9am-10:30 in room 102. We will be studying Max Lucado's Life Lessons on Acts. Please contact
Victoria Herriott
to sign up and get a book.
Monday Men's Bible Study
Room 102, 9-10:30
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Poker and Apocrypha
Wednesday, 6-7:30pm
Fellowship Hall
Men's Breakfast Book Club
: Is continuing their study of Dallas Willard's The Divine Conspiracy. (See above schedule)
Geezers for God
Saturdays, 8am
Room 102
Wednesday Night Video Group
Room 103, 6-7:30:
Wednesday Night Video Group will resume on January 8 at 6 p.m. and will start a 36 week video series called The World Was Never the Same: Events That Changed History.
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Covenant cares. We would love to support you at any age and stage.
Deacons:
Our deacons are here to support you during times of sickness or hospitlization. Contact (256-881-4501).
Stephen Ministers
:
If you need someone to listen about a situation you are going through contact Pastor Dave (256-881-4501), Rita 256-924-8083) or Vicki (256-653-8113).
Covenant Grief Group:
If you need a safe place to deal with grief, please join us in Rm 202, Thursday's at 1:30 pm. Contact Jan Neighbors 256-883-5837.
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Did You Know Your Stephen Minister Can Be Your Spiritual Companion in Hard Times?
In St. Stephen was the first lay person commissioned by the apostles to provide a caring ministry to those in need (Acts 6:6). He was stoned to death for his faith but his ministry continues to this day.
Stephen Ministers help in a variety of ways if you hit one of life's hard or dry spots. They walk through them with you! They walk beside you so you are not alone and so you can share concerns and feelings. if you would like a companion on your walk, consider contacting the Stephen Ministry here at Covenant. Contact Rita Icenogle, 256-924-8083, Dave Hunsicker, 256-881-4501, or Vicki Cape, 256-653-8113.
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Bill McDowell on the death of his mother; Stella Miller; Grayson Bennett, the son of Covenant Operations Director Katherine Bennett, for upcoming medical tests; the family of Sam Butler on his death, Sam was a young man and a friend of Parker Rowley; Bill McDowell for upcoming surgery and for his mother, who is declining; Ron Bledsoe on the death of his brother; prayers of thanksgiving for the work of Meals on Wheels; the family of Peggy Walker on her death; the family of Karen Stephen on her death; Claire Doering; Louise Halbert; Cindy Maynard; Dawson Key; Carroll & Grace Dailey; Marve Black; Betty Sprinkle; Linda Guendel; Roy Nichols; Lee Avera (Jean Nibert’s Brother); Marjorie Martin; Sue Nichols.
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