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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES AND OFFERING
Blessing Children in Charlotte, Avery County and Kenya
Thursday, Dec. 24, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., Sanctuary
Our distinct services feature a preschool Nativity in the morning (11 a.m.), contemporary music in the afternoon (3 p.m.), and traditional music and candlelight in the evening (5 p.m.). Communion will be served at the afternoon and evening services.
Offerings collected during the three will go entirely to three of our mission partners working with vulnerable children: Highland Renaissance Academy (Charlotte, N.C.), Crossnore Elementary School
(Avery County, N.C.) and Renguti School PCEA (Kenya). Diapers and wipes for Crisis Assistance will also be collected during the 11 a.m. children's service. For more information, please visit our website.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S RETREAT
Jan. 22-24, 2016, Pinehurst, N.C.
Register by Dec. 18
Enjoy two nights with meals and other amenities and listen to guest speaker Sharol Haynor who will explore what it means to be "Living Faithfully in Today's World." Cost is $250 for double occupancy or $400 for single. Please contact Martha Isaacs if you would like more information. You may register online here.
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INTERESTED IN JOINING COVENANT?
Sunday, Dec. 20, 12 p.m., FH Library
In addition to our regularly scheduled weekly meeting to accept new members at 10:30 a.m. in the Parlor of the Sanctuary building, you can join this week at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Library. If you would like more information about becoming a member of Covenant, please contact Lora Borrelli.
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 WALK WITH US
Stewardship Update
Your pledges are crucial in allowing us to reach out through our missions and to provide meaningful, spiritual experiences at Covenant in the coming year. We have reached pledges totaling 84 percent of our goal of $2,700,000. Thank you to all who have made commitments to ministry in 2016. Our stewardship committee will make follow-up calls this week. If you have not yet made a pledge, please do so online or by returning a pledge card (available in pews, narthex and the church office).
If you need any assistance in making a pledge for 2016 by phone please contact Virginia Rumbley or Bill Keith in the church office.
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YEAR-END GIVING
Through Dec. 31, 2015
Giving in December typically accounts for 16 percent of annual gifts. As you consider your year-end giving, please consider a tax-deductible contribution to your church. There are several ways to contribute:
- During Sunday morning worship services. Contributions made during services through Sunday, Dec. 27, will be credited to 2015 unless otherwise noted.
- Online through our secure giving website. You can access the site anytime and can give through debit, credit or an on-line check. Any on-line contribution must be complete prior to midnight on Dec. 31.
To be deductible in 2015, your gift must be received or postmarked prior to midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31. Please visit our website or contact Bill Keith for more information.
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FIRST SUNDAY TALKS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Rev. Sarah Kromer
Sunday, Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m., FH203
Rev. Sarah Kromer, Director of In Christ Supporting Ministries, will speak on the "Enduring Gift of Christmas: Rediscovering God in the manger and in the ordinary moments of our lives."
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CHURCHWIDE CONVOCATION
Human Rights Speaker Ruby Sales
Sunday, Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Ruby Sales, Human-rights Activist and Founder and Director of the SpiritHouse Project, will speak. For more information, visit: www.spirithouseproject.org
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 4TH ANNUAL MEN'S GETAWAY
March 11-13, 2016, Etowah Valley
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 CHURCHWIDE RETREAT
Feb. 12-14, 2016, Ridgrecrest Conference Center
Join us for a churchwide retreat at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, N.C. It is a winter getaway planned around the theme of "Being Your Authentic Self (or discovering new dimensions of yourself) in Christ." and what that means to live fully and well in body, soul, mind, vocation and relationships. Cost is $99 per room, per night. Rooms include two queen-sized beds. Meal plans are available as well. For more information or to register, please visit our website or contact Joan Watson.
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TEXAS HASH CASSEROLES AND DESSERTS NEEDED
For The Men's Shelter
Tuesday, Dec. 29
We're asking Covenant families to gather in the kitchen again this year to make Texas Hash casseroles and/or desserts as Christmas gifts to those in need. Last year we fed over 300 gentleman with help from Covenant's loving and generous "chefs." Make your culinary gifts when it's convenient, freeze and bring to Covenant when you come to church. Get the recipe on our website.
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ROOM IN THE INN HOSTS NEEDED
Tuesday Nights Through March
Looking for an easy yet meaningful way to serve others with family or friends? Every Tuesday night through March, we will open our doors to welcome 14 neighbors who are experiencing homelessness where they can enjoy a meal and find a restful and renewing space in a night of warmth and shelter on our campus. We need a host group for every week, including: driving a van to pick up our group from Urban Ministry Center Tuesday evening and drop them off early Wednesday morning, welcoming our neighbors into our space and helping them settle in for the evening, and preparing or bringing dinner to serve and share. We will also need volunteers (two each week) to spend the night and assist with getting our neighbors up and ready to go early on Wednesday morning. Please contact Evan Amo if you are interested in serving in any way with this vital ministry to our neighbors who too often go without shelter, warmth, and food.
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CARDS AND CALENDARS
For Hope Haven, Crisis Assistance Ministry
Donate through January 2016
Join us once again in collecting new calendars (2016) and greeting cards to distribute to Hope Haven residents and Crisis Assistance Ministry clients. Last year Covenant collected and delivered nearly 400 calendars and hundreds of cards. Please bring these items to the Recreation Wing.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN'S, YOUTH MINISTRIES
Sundays and Wednesdays
Our children's and youth ministries rely on a team of volunteers to make everything run smoothly each week. As we look to the coming weeks, we'll need greeters to welcome newcomers, shepherds to accompany teachers with large (fabulous!) classes, and hall assistants to help when we run out of goldfish or need to find another pair of scissors. If you would like to participate in Covenant's children's and youth ministries, please visit our website for more information and learn how you can sign up using VolunteerSpot.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTHY LIVING
Recreation Center Gift Certificates Available
This Christmas give your loved one the gift of healthy living with a gift certificate for personal training, group fitness or a Covenant Recreation Center membership.
Treat yourself to health in the New Year with a Covenant Recreation Center membership. All members who join in January will receive that month free!
For more information on gift certificates or memberships, please contact James Huffman.
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CUB SCOUTS COMING TO COVENANT
In Need of a Cubmaster
Join Pack No. 777
Cub Scouts Pack No. 777 is coming to Covenant and is in need of a Cubmaster. If you are interested, please contact James Huffman.
Qualifications from Boy Scouts of America: Is at least 21 years old and is registered as an adult leader of the BSA. Should be a leader who is able to communicate well with adults as well as boys. Should be able to delegate responsibilities and set a good example through behavior, attitude, and uniform.
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COVENANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER OPENING
For Classes Beginning Jan. 4
Covenant Preschool is in need of a teacher in a four and five year old class to begin on Jan. 4, 2016. Education degree and experience in an early childhood classroom preferred.
The class meets daily and hours are 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Please contact Kathie Grabert for more information.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
Contemporary: 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary & 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Traditional: 9:30 a.m. Chapel & 11 a.m. Sanctuary
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