Welcome to Windows on Covenant, your weekly guide to the life of the church. | |
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | |
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Sunday Sermon Series:
"Unsubscribe"
We're taking dimensions of our lives that are less healthy and aligning them with more Godly practices, more spiritual practices. This Sunday we’ll focus on unsubscribing from loneliness in our sermons titled “Isolation to Connection.”
Sunday Service Times:
8:45 a.m. Traditional Service in the Chapel
9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary
10:45 a.m. Contemporary Family Service in the Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
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Stewardship Campaign: We Still Need Your 2023 Commitment
The session will approve the 2023 operating budget on January 25. All pledge commitments help to ensure that programming and operational needs can be fully met. It takes significant resources to fund day-to-day operations—not just keeping the lights on but supporting our staff, our families and fulfilling promises we have made to our mission partners both in the city and around the world.
As of today, we have received pledges totaling $3,017,535 which is 89% of our goal of $3,385,000. You can help by returning a pledge card in the offering plate on Sunday or visit our website to learn more.
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 29
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
The Session has called a meeting of the Covenant congregation to present the annual budget and vote on any proposed changes in the terms of call for installed pastors.
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Open Table Dinner and Programs
Open Table Dinners are prepared by Chef Johnny from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $9 for adults, $6 for children 2-12, with a family max of $36. Tonight's dinner includes baked potato bar w/toppings, salad bar, and assorted pies. Gluten-free meal options are always available. Programming is available for children, youth and adults.
SCHEDULE:
- Dinner is served 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
- Children’s Choir 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
- BLAST Programming 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Youth Programming 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Adult Programming (see below for details)
For more information visit Covenantpresby.org/wednesdays.
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A Moment of Peace
Each Wednesday
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Covenant Chapel
All are welcome for a time of meditation, restoration and prayer. Led each week by a minister or member of the community. For more information, contact Katherine Kerr.
Tonight's session will be led by Nikki Zimmermann.
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Reimagining Paul: In Person
Wednesday, January 18, 25 and February 1
6:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Room 207 and on Zoom
Whether you are reading along with your Church family or not, you can join Bob Henderson and Shea Watts on Wednesday nights in January to learn more about Paul and how his words still bring life to our faith 2,000 years later. Join us on ZOOM with this link.
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Cindy Greer: Transition with Care
Tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Room 203 and on Zoom
Are you thinking about down-sizing your home? Senior Move Manager Cindy Greer will guide us through the process, suggest helpful tools and tell us what families should be aware of as seniors make important decisions. Greer is the founder and owner of Transition With Care, LLC, a Charlotte-based senior move management firm specializing in assisting adults 55 and older with downsizing and relocating. Join us on ZOOM with this link.
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Transition with Work
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Room 203 and on Zoom
Many of us have experienced transitions in our work the past 3 years. Join Daniel Miles MDiv, MA, Licensed Mental Health Associate in discussing the change in work environments, the associated stressors, rethinking work-life balance, the concepts of “quiet quitting” and considerations for a work change.
Join us on ZOOM with this link.
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A Faithful Response to Gun Violence
Wednesday February 1, February 8, and February 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Room 203 and on Zoom
Hear from local leaders about the impact of increasing gun violence and how to best respond as a community of faith. February 1: Bob Henderson and Luke Maybry; February 8: Panel conversation with local mission partners; February 15: Violence in Scripture with Dr. Rodney Sadler. Join us on ZOOM with this link.
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Grief Support
Wednesday January 25, February 15,
March 15, April 19, and May 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fellowship Hall Room 201
Grief is a natural response to loss and can take many forms. Sharing time and space with others in a caring environment can provide support and healing. Join a group of compassionate hearts on Wednesdays at Covenant. For more information contact contact Katherine Kerr.
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RITI: All Hands on Deck
Monday, February 13
Covenant welcomes our neighbors experiencing homelessness every Tuesday night and second Monday of December through March by hosting Room in the Inn. On Monday, February 13, the congregation has an opportunity to work together to ensure our neighbors have a warm, tasty meal, breakfast the next morning, and a bag lunch all wrapped up in Covenant hospitality. To sign up to help, visit CovenantPresby.org/in-the-community-and-the-world.
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Texas Hash for Roof Above
On the fifth Tuesday of the month (four times a year), volunteers from Covenant serve donated Texas Hash casseroles to more than 300 homeless men who rely on the shelter. Our first date to serve in 2023 is January 31. Casseroles and desserts are needed, and anyone age 16 and above can serve at the shelter.
Texas Hash and desserts can be prepared at home at any time and stored in the church freezer in the Fellowship Hall. Making Texas Hash is easy and a fun activity with the kids. Learn more and sign up.
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Serving Meals to our Friends at Roof Above
Covenant participates in a long time partnership between area churches and Roof Above by providing cook teams and meal services to guests of the Roof Above Levine Men's Shelter. Once per month, typically on the 1st Monday night and the 4th Wednesday morning, we need volunteers to help prepare food, serve and clean up. This is a great opportunity to provide a hot meal and fellowship to these neighbors. It is a meaningful and enjoyable time. No special skills required! Learn more and sign up.
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Volunteer with Children's Ministry
Teaching Sunday School is a wonderful way for our youngest disciples to learn about God’s love. We need volunteers to take part in this joyous tradition. January opportunities available. Sign up to teach one of our classes! Activities and lessons are provided for you.
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Tutor at Highland Renaissance Academy
Tuesdays or Thursdays
January 31 through April 6
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Tutor three Highland Renaissance Academy Kindergarten students in 20-minute sessions over a 10-week period. Read a book, teach letter names and sounds, and ask questions. It's easy and fun! To learn more or to sign up, email Betty Graybeal.
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Teacher Appreciation Snack Cart
Covenant embraces those who nurture students at Highland Renaissance Academy day-after-day. Along with providing our traditional monthly brunches, we also stock the teachers snack cart with goodies and refreshing drinks for teachers as a reminder that what they do matters - a lot - throughout the day.
Learn more and sign up.
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Outdoor Ministry’s Earth Care
January 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Covenant's Columbarium
Join us in the Columbarium garden to transport and install fresh mulch! If you have a wheelbarrow, please bring it along with rakes, pitchforks or other suitable hand tools for transferring and spreading bulky mulch. Work gloves, closed-toed shoes, seasonal coverings and drinking water are recommended. Our rain date is 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22. Learn more and sign up.
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Open Table Cashier/Server Needed
Wednesday nights, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
We need volunteers to help our staff serve dinner or assist the cashier during Open Table Wednesday nights through April. Learn more and sign up.
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Covenant Preschool 2023-24 Enrollment
Registration for the 2023-2024 preschool year begins January 3 and runs through February 4. The enrollment application and additional information can be found online at CovenantPresby.org/preschool. Prospective parents are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, January 19 at 10 am or 6 pm in room 207 of the Education Building. Individual tours may be scheduled by calling 704.333.8658.
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Pickleball
Every Thursday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
The fastest growing sport in America is at Covenant and we now have regular court times every Thursday from 1:30-3:30pm. $5 drop in fee or free for Recreation Wing members. For more information and to sign up, visit CovenantPresby.org/recreation-ministry.
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Collecting Calendars, Cards, and Notepads
A collection bin is in the Welcome Center for new 2023 calendars, greeting cards and scratch pads to be given to residents at Moore Place, Hope Haven, and Center of Hope as well as clients of Crisis Assistance Ministry. Any size and style of calendars will be welcomed.
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Sing or Ring a New Song!
January is a great time to try something new. Sing or ring in one of Covenant’s choirs or bell ensembles. Have questions? Contact Heather Potter, Director of Traditional Music.
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Ladies Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. via Zoom
Join us on January 26 when we begin the study of Barbara Brown Taylor's book The Seeds of Heaven: Sermons from the Gospel of Matthew.
For more information, email Louise Ripple.
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Travel, Learn, Connect (TLC)
Today beginning at 10:30 am
TLC invites you to a program with Rob Dicks, Associate Director of Traditional Music & Organist at Covenant. Refreshments and fellowship will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall with a program to follow at 11:00 a.m. To RSVP, please contact Michelle Williamson or call 704-804-7560.
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Third Quarter Gathering
Sunday January 22
Legion Brewing South Park
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$15 per person.
If you're in the “third quarter” of life (between ages 50-75) join us for lunch and conversation at Legion Brewery in Southpark. Bring your friends. Everyone is welcome.
Sign up here.
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Men's Getaway
March 24 - March 26
Etowah Valley Golf and Resort
Covenant men are invited to Etowah Valley Golf and Resort for a time of fellowship. We will come together for hiking, golf and camaraderie. For more information, visit CovenantPresby.org/retreats-2023.
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Avery County Mission Trip
March 29 - April 1
Join us in Avery County, North Carolina as we work with Habitat for Humanity for a "local" mission trip. This is a great opportunity to join your Covenant friends in a mini mission trip and make a huge difference in the lives of our friends in nearby Avery County. For more information and to sign up, visit CovenantPresby.org/in-the-community-and-the-world.
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