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Please note: The church office will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year.
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CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING
Thank You, Covenant!
Because of your generosity, Covenant is able to give $53,282 to Highland Renaissance Academy in Charlotte, Crossnore Elementary School's after-school program in Avery County, N.C., and the Renguti School PCEA in Kenya.
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FIND YOUR PATH AT COVENANT
Walk With Us in 2016
Sunday, Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Begin 2016 by finding your path here at Covenant. Join us on Sunday, Jan. 3 to learn more about the many small group and fellowship opportunities on campus and how you can be a part of them. If you have not completed your Time and Talents booklet for 2016, please use this opportunity to learn more about different ways you can be involved at Covenant. Please take a minute to visit our website and learn more about this booklet, including some answers to some frequently asked questions. For more information, please contact Lora Borrelli.
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 CELEBRATE THE EPIPHANY SCHOOL
Enjoy Cake on the Green
Sunday, Jan. 3
This month, we celebrate our partnership with the Epiphany School. Join us on the Green for a slice of King Cake and learn more about this amazing school and how its staff works with children with Asperger's Syndrome. This year, we hope to highlight the many ways you can be part of the life of the Epiphany School of Charlotte.
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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:
- 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.
Note on stock gifts: In order to get timely, proper credit, please let us know what stock we'll be receiving from you. Brokers send stock electronically to our brokerage accounts without donor identification. If your broker has already made a transfer, please call Virginia Rumbley at 704-804-7576 to confirm.
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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 92.5 percent of our goal of $2,700,000. Thank you to all who have made commitments to ministry in 2016. 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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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children's Sunday School and Youth will meet on Sunday, Jan. 3 at 9:30 a.m. as scheduled.
Adult Sunday School classes begin meeting again on Sunday, Jan. 17.
All adults are welcome to attend our First Sunday Talks on Jan. 3 with Rev. Sarah Kromer and our Churchwide Convocation on Jan. 10 with Ruby Nell Sales.
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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; 10:30 a.m., FH203
Ruby Nell Sales, human rights activist and founder and director of the SpiritHouse Project, will speak twice at Covenant on "Why Spirituality Matters and What it Looks Like: The hard work of Hope." To learn more about Ruby Nell Sales, please visit: www.spirithouseproject.org.
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OPEN TABLE AT COVENANT
Wednesday Evenings
Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m., Programs: 6:30 p.m.
Join us Wednesdays for food, faith and fellowship. Dine anytime between 5:30-7 p.m. (Adults: $7; Kids: $5; Family maximum: $25). Please contact Debbie Tyson if you plan to attend.
With All Our Prayers: Walking with God Through the Christian Year
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Reverend Dr. John B. Rogers, Jr., author and former senior minister of Covenant Presbyterian Church, will be talking about the life of prayer and his book published last year on prayer. Copies of Dr. Roger's books are available for purchase at $10 each.
Where Do Christians Come From?
Wednesdays, Jan. 13 - Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
This four-part educational series takes a look at Christianity's roots and features speakers who will offer lessons on peace and hope from the Holy Land. Please visit our website for more information.
Body Matters: Resolutions to Health 2016 Wednesdays, Jan. 13 - Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., FH207 Scripture reminds us that we are incarnate beings; and, as such, our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. We are called to be stewards of these gifts of body and mind, as well as of our resources; all of which means living intentionally. Join us for three nights with outstanding leaders in the field of medicine and mind/body health who will lead us in an exploration into health, including discoveries in the field of medicine that advance our chances at a healthy life. Please visit our website for more information.
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 4TH ANNUAL MEN'S GETAWAY
March 11-13, 2016, Etowah Valley
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 SISTERS IN SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Guest Speaker: Laurie Martin
Sunday, Jan. 12, 7-8 a.m., Fellowship Hall
All women are invited to our monthly fellowship breakfast. This month we welcome Laurie Martin, owner of Simplicity Organizers, who will speak on "A Fresh Start to the New Year: Finding Peace Through Simplicity." Cost is $5. If you plan to attend, please contact Michelle Willliamson.
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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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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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SOUTH CAROLINA FLOOD RELIEF WORK TRIP
Volunteers Needed for Flood Cleanup and Repair Work
Jan. 11-15, Sumter, S.C.
If you would like to be a part of this work trip to help those in Sumter, S.C. following October's floods, we will leave from the church on Monday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. and we will return the evening of Friday, Jan. 15. We will travel in the church van, or you may drive. We will stay in a private home, and meals will be provided. As there may be some mold clean-up, Joe Pool and Steve Helms will be receiving some mold remediation training to assure we all remain safe, and that we do effective work.If you would like to be a part of this trip or if you have any questions, please contact Steve Helms.
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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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JOIN COVENANT'S RECREATION CENTER
Recreation and Fitness Membership Special
Begin a new thing this year and join Covenant's Recreation Center for group fitness classes and personal training. If you join in January, you will receive your first month's membership for free. For more information, 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 RECREATION CENTER JOB OPENING
Part-Time Position, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday afternoon and evenings
Covenant Recreation Center is in need of a person to work the front desk on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-9:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 3-7 p.m. Duties include: customer service, answering phone calls, helping customers and light cleaning. Please contact James Huffman 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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