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Peek Memorial Concert with Kimberly Marshall 
Join us Friday evening for an enchanting evening with world-renowned organist, Dr. Kimberly Marshall. On Saturday, March 12 (9 a.m. - noon), Kimberly will host the Peek Memorial Masterclass in the Sanctuary where students from local colleges, conservatories and universities will play for Dr. Marshall's comments. Visit the Covenant website for additional details.
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Help Assemble Highland Teacher Supply Packets
Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. FH105
Looking for an easy, yet meaningful, service opportunity with your children? Please join us in supporting our local partner school on Saturday morning for a brief time of assembling teacher supply packages that will support Highland teacher's vital, and often challenging, work in the classroom. Contact: Evan Amo.
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Starting Point Dinner with Bob Henderson 
If you're seeking more information about Covenant and would like to take part in the life of faith here, you are invited to join us for an informal dinner with Senior Minister Bob Henderson. Please come and invite a friend to this relaxed time of fellowship and an opportunity to learn more about our mission and our congregation. For more information, please contact Lora Borrelli
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Celebrate Music to Mission 2016 
Covenant's Contemporary Worship Team, with guest artist Cameron Moore, will join teams from Myers Park Methodist and Myers Park Presbyterian for Music to Mission 2016 in Jubilee Hall at Myers Park Methodist Church (1501 Queens Rd.). Our mission partner this year is Charlotte Family Housing. Contact Daniel Heath (704-804-7584).
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 Avondale Presbyterian Church's Sacred Garden
Wednesday, March 16, 10:45 a.m.
TLC will take a journey to Avondale Presbyterian Church to explore their Sacred Garden. The garden features an outdoor labyrinth which we will walk as a symbol of our faith journey during Lent. The trip is free but reservations are required to ensure your seat on the van. We'll be having lunch (at your own expense) at Fiamma which features northern Italian cuisine. Vans depart Covenant parking lot at 10:45 a.m. for 11 a.m. arrival. RSVP by March 9 to Mary Mattiacci (704-804-7561).
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Highland "Summer Camp Parents" Needed 
Many of us can still recall the feelings of sheer joy from the fun-filled days of summer camp - whether as a child 50 years ago or witnessed in our own children's stories. Volunteering as "Summer Camp Parents" to coordinate with the families and make sure the kids get to camp, we have the opportunity to help our children at Highland Renaissance Academy, who may not have the chance to explore outside the Charlotte city limits and experience new, exciting environments and the beauties of creation. Imagine the accomplishment of learning to swim or kayak for the first time, the peace of not worrying about the security of one's food or shelter, and the freedom and joy of a safe, beautiful outside space to be a child... what a gift it would be. Our weeks of camp will be June 19-25, and June 26-July 2. For more information, please contact Evan Amo.
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Mission Auction 2016, Sunday, April 17, 12 p.m. 
Join us for "A Celebration" of Mission, Art and Music
Our favorite "Party with a Purpose" returns this year but with a different look! Designed to be more interactive, we will offer art activities for children to benefit our teachers at Highland Renaissance Academy, music by our contemporary worship team musicians, our Artists' Market, Bake Sale and Black Box & Live Auction items. JD Dupuy and Chris Lam will entertain us during the Auction while we enjoy a meal together. Lots of fun surprises are being planned! All proceeds go towards high school and adult mission trips as well as our mission partners. Also available for a $20 donation towards efforts at Highland and Renguti School will be the new Worship Team music CD! We are currently accepting donations of art, handmade crafts, and items for our Black Box and Live Auctions. Contact Carla Leaf for more information.
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Servers and Cooks Needed for The Men's Shelter 
Serving 400 men who are experiencing homelessness every night, the Men's Shelter of Charlotte is a vital part of the fabric of our city. There are simple ways to aid our neighbors whom we may not often encounter: Serving dinner at the Statesville Ave. shelter every first Monday (March 7), and every 5th Tuesday (March 29). You can also make Texas Hash for our group to take to the Tryon St. location. It is easy and fun to make with family or friends, and can be made any time and placed in the Local Outreach freezer at Covenant. Recipes can be found on our website.
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Children of the Covenant Celebration Sunday 
Sunday, April 10, in the Sanctuary
We will celebrate "Children of the Covenant" on Sunday, April 10. All parents and babies born or adopted into Covenant families in 2015 may attend either Sanctuary worship service. A reception will be held in the parlor from 10-10:30 and a photo will be taken to be added to the Nursery wall. RSVP to Anne Lowrance.
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Children's Spring Musical: BBQ for Ben! 
Sunday, April 24, 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Covenant children's choirs (kindergarten -5th grade) are currently preparing for a Spring Musical that will be held the evening of April 24th. We invite all Kindergarten through 5th grade actors and singers to join us for our production. If you are interested please join us at our rehearsals on Sunday afternoons from 5-5:45 p.m. in EW 207 & 322. If you have any questions please contact our Interim Children's Music Assistant, Ms.Tracie Parker.
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QUEST Beach Retreat This Weekend
Retreat participants and chaperones should meet at Covenant at 5 p.m. on Friday. Parents should pick up youth on Sunday at 12 noon.
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High School Youth Spring Retreat in Charleston This Weekend
Youth will be enjoying beautiful Charleston, working with The Shaw Community Center and Loving America Street while focusing on "how faith shapes who we ought to be." There will be no Kids or Youth Fellowship Sunday night and no meal in Fellowship Hall.
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Young Adults Mission Trip To Avery County
April 7-10. Register by March 20
Join us for a weekend of work with Covenant's mission partners in Avery County! We'll leave on Thursday evening, and return Sunday afternoon. Space is limited - contact Jen Christianson now with questions or to reserve your spot!
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Save the Date: "Theology On Tap"
Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m.
Join Perry Dixon for a theological conversation over drinks. Location to be determined. Contact Jen Christianson with questions or to reserve your spot!
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Summer Music Internship Opportunities
Apply by Friday, April 1
Covenant is seeking summer interns for our music programs. Each position - one with Traditional and one with Contemporary - will assist the directors for approximately 10 hours per week, May 23 through August 1, gaining valuable experience in leading various dimensions of music programming while providing skilled assistance and support to the directors. For more information, visit the website. Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to jobs@covenantpresby.org.
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College Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
Apply by Monday, April 18
For many years, Covenant has awarded scholarships to deserving students for undergraduate and graduate studies. The Douglas E. Matthias Scholarship Program provides need-based support for rising freshmen and sophomores.
Scholarships are also available for study at Union Seminary and any graduate study that leads to a life of Christian service. Students who are interested in being considered for the 2016-2017 academic year are asked to complete and submit the appropriate application form found on the Covenant website or contact the church office. Forward completed applications to the attention of Bill Keith in the church office or via email.
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Open Table @ Covenant - Wednesday Evenings
Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m. Programs: 6:30 p.m.
Join us tonight and each Wednesday for Open Table @ Covenant for food, faith and fellowship. Dine anytime between 5:30-7 p.m. (Adults: $7; Kids: $5; Family maximum: $25). Please contact Debbie Tyson or Michelle Williamson if you plan to attend.
Tonight's Menu: Roasted Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Cake & Ice Cream, Fruit Cups
Youth Small Groups: Youth meet 6:30 p.m. in EW301. Creative Catechism begins 6:30 p.m. in EW218.
Wilderness Wanderings: Explorations of Identity, Callings...
Wednesdays through March 16, 6:30 p.m., Parlor 
This series explores how we understand our own identities and purposes in the context of God's gift of life; what our temptations might be and how they manifest themselves... and how to move faithfully through "the wilderness" toward clarity and new beginnings. Led by Jen Christianson this week.
Clearing a Path for New Life: Practical Wisdom For the Spiritual Journey
Wednesdays through March 16, 6:30 p.m., FH203 
* March 9 Joan Watson on Discernment
* March 16 Bob Henderson on Sabbatical and Seasons of Spiritual Refreshment
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Churchwide Spring Retreat - Black Mountain, N.C.
The Congregational Retreat has been rescheduled for the weekend of May 6-8, 2016. Our hope is that this weekend will allow us to take advantage of the beautiful late Spring mountain weather. We are looking forward to a great weekend with Kim Moseley and additional guests. More details and register here or contact Michelle Williamson (704-804-7560) by April 15.
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Palm Sunday Service, March 20
Covenant Sanctuary, 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Chapel, 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship Hall, 11 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Service, March 24, 7 p.m. at CovenantChildcare provided. Transportation from Sharon Towers available.
Good Friday Service, March 25, 12 p.m. The Park Church (6029 Beatties Ford Road) To RSVP for child care at Covenant during the Good Friday service, contact Anne Lowrance (704-804-7593) by March 21. Transportation available.
Children's Easter Service, Saturday, March 26
Covenant Sanctuary/Green, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
There will be one dress rehearsal for the service on Sunday, March 10th from 4-5PM.
Easter Sunday Service, March 27
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Basic Vinyasa and Deep Stretch, Yin Flow Classes with Debra Toth
Mondays and Tuesdays, Beginning March 14, Rec Wing 3A
Basic Vinyasa is a basic, energetic flowing class connecting breath and movement. Some intermediate poses included. Deep Stretch, Yin Flow is designed to connect movement with breath, repeating movements and holding for longer periods to build strength and lengthen muscles. Mondays (Basic Vinyasa) & Tuesdays (Deep Stretch, Yin Flow) 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. $12/drop-in class or contact Debra Toth ( 704-236-4402) for package (10 classes for $100).
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Massage Therapy at Covenant Begins March 14
Mondays and Tuesdays, Education Wing 218
Services include relaxation massage, deep tissue massage and joint mobilization.
$80/hour, $110/90mins, ($225 for 3 one-hour massage packages available).
Contact Debra Toth (704-236-4402) to schedule.
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Lunch & Learn - Conversational Spanish
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Want to brush up on your Spanish? Join other Covenant members who want to practice their Spanish speaking skills every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall. For those who have minimal skills to the more experienced, people will encourage each other talking about simple things such as food, the weather and our family life. Contact Louise Ripple for more information and helpful resources. Lunch will be available for $7.
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Volunteers Needed For Children's and Youth Ministries
Sundays and Wednesdays
Our children's and youth ministries rely on a team of volunteers to make everything run smoothly each week. In the coming month, we need hall greeters on each floor, shepherds to assist teachers, and Crib and Toddler room assistants to help our babysitter staff. You can sign up for the date and activity of your choice using VolunteerSpot.com.
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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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