Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Hearts full, spirits moved: Travelers return from Kenya


Kenya 2016 video

Near the end of Covenant's mission trip to Kenya, Carla Leaf pointed her cell phone and took a 12-second video of children riding a whirly-go-round.

For Carla, the blur of laughter and spinning became a highlight on a journey full of God sightings. Read about how the travelers encountered God at work in Kenya in June's Covenant News printed newsletter.

"It was the sound of pure joy," Carla said. "Most of the children had never ridden in a vehicle or eaten cotton candy, much less enjoyed an archaic fair ride. They just laughed and squealed for the most simple of things."

Welcome home: April Baldwin, Mary Parrish Coley, Lita & Lawson Gatlin, Nancy Green, Mary Kate McAlister, Judy Nebrig, Tricia Smith, Randy Ripple, Staff: Bob Henderson, Carla Leaf

Leave canned food at mailbox for Loaves & Fishes

Saturday

If you received a grocery bag from your letter carrier, Mission & Outreach reminds you to fill your bag (any bag will do!) with non-perishable food items. On Saturday, your carrier will come around to collect on behalf of local food banks.

Experience Native American culture in York County

Wednesday, May 18, 9 a.m., RSVP by today

Join Travel, Learn, Connect as we head to Rock Hill to explore the Catawba Cultural Center, including history, pottery, drumming and dancing. Details and RSVP here.

Learn about priorities for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Concerned about kids and education in Charlotte? Want to learn how the new CMS spending blueprint will affect your child's school?

Get answers and insight from Superintendent Ann Clark and school board member Eric Davis. Details and RSVP for childcare here.

Welcome summer with Beach Bash

Sunday, May 22, 5 - 7 p.m. on the Circle

Drop by the Circle for beach music from Leslie & Friends and games like cornhole, volleyball and ladder golf. Hawaiian-themed food will be available from The Spice Truck food truck and BBQ from J&K's BBQ food truck. Details here.

Get your copy of worship team's debut CD

$10; benefits Highland and the Renguti School

The Rebuild album, by our own contemporary worship team, raises funds to support Highland and the Renguti School. Contact Daniel Heath to place an order. Audio opportunity: Click the icon at right to hear a song clip.

Covenant Choir visits Sharon Towers

Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m. at Sharon Towers

Join John Richardson and the Covenant Choir as they perform musical anthems. All are invited to Hunter Hall at Sharon Towers (5100 Sharon Road).

We'll end the year with a patio party

Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m. at 1225 South Church

Celebrate a great year with games and an outdoor patio at 1225 South Church Apartments (left)! We'll do barbecue - just bring a side. Details here.

Presbyterian Women's Retreat at Pinehurst

July 22-24, 2016, Register by June 20

Claire Tomkinson will lead us in discovering the fullness of our present and realizing we've been wearing our "Ruby Slippers" all along.

Enjoy bikes, tennis, golf, spa and pool. The weekend is open to ALL women of Covenant as well as friends and family. Details and registration here.

Weekday lunch at Covenant

Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch includes salad bar, entree, dessert and drink for $7. Visit "Lunch & Dinner Menus" at bottom of Covenant website or subscribe to our weekly menu email.

New Body Back workout program for moms of any age

Tues/Thurs 6 - 7 a.m. & Mon/Wed 7 - 8 p.m. in the Rec Wing

Body Back is a results-based workout program for moms of any age. It offers high intensity, interval workouts along with fitness assessments, and meal & food coaching and support. Details here.

Discover massage therapy at Covenant

Mondays and Tuesdays, Education Wing 218

Services include relaxation massage, deep tissue massage and joint mobilization. Contact Debra Toth (704-236-4402) to schedule. $80/hour, $110/90mins, ($225 for 3 one-hour massage packages available).

A call for Sunday greeters, shepherds and room assistants

Sundays

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. Sign up at VolunteerSpot.com.

Serve a meal, lift a guest's spirits at Men's Shelter

Tuesday, May 31, Tryon Street shelter

Join Covenant friends to serve dinner. You can also make Texas Hash for our group to take to the Tryon Street location. Place in the Local Outreach freezer at Covenant. Recipes can be found on our website.

Part time receptionist/administrative assistant job opening

Recreation/Education Wing

For full job descriptions, visit the website. Apply to jobs@covenantpresby.org.

Part time children's ministry assistant job opening

Covenant is hiring a part-time assistant to support the children's ministry director in providing a sound, faithful and loving environment for children 20 hours per week. Details here. Apply to Anne Lowrance.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Contemporary: 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary & 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Traditional: 9:30 a.m. Chapel & 11 a.m. Sanctuary