Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016

Tonight! Open Table kicks off with talent show

Need dinner plans? BBQ is on the menu

Open Table is Covenant's Wednesday night hot dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. A talent show at 6:30 p.m. will showcase music, comedy and dance from Covenant members and friends. Wednesday night classes begin next week. Details here.

Chapel, classes, youth groups return Sunday

Sunday schedule now begins at 8:45 a.m.

8:45 a.m. - A re-imagined Chapel service with inspiring music and a sermon from Rev. Bob Henderson
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School Classes for Children and Adults*
9:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
11 a.m. - Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship, Fellowship Hall
5:30 p.m. - Parent and Youth Kickoff Meeting (middle and high school), Fellowship Hall

* Children will attend new grade levels.

New to Covenant? Get connected at BBQ dinner

Sunday, 6 p.m. in Sanctuary Parlor

Learn more about Covenant and our life of faith -- as well as our ministry work in Charlotte and beyond -- at a catered barbecue dinner with senior minister Bob Henderson. Contact Lora Borrelli to RSVP.

Rob Dicks talks about children's music program at Covenant

Children's music rehearsals begin Sunday

See a video from new director (at right)

Rehearsals begin Sunday afternoon for the following ages;

Youth Chorale (grades 6-12)
Youth Handbells (grades 6-12)
Choristers (grades 3-5)
Angelus Choir (grades K-2)

Click here for details on children's music programs. Contact Rob Dicks for questions.

Sisters in Spirit to launch new season

Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

All Covenant women and friends are invited to breakfast (quiche, muffins, yogurt, coffee) followed by a guest speaker on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. First up is Mary Nell McPherson, head of Freedom School Partners.

Young Adults to gather at VBGB for kickoff party

Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate the arrival of a new year and learn what's in store. We'll have food and access to all the games at VBGB on the campus of N.C. Music Factory near uptown Charlotte. Visit our YA Facebook page for details.

Congregational meeting to elect new elders

Sunday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

A congregational meeting is Sunday, Sept. 18 to elect a new class of elders. Nominations may be made from the floor. The nominee must consent and be present. Click here to meet the nominees.

Register for youth basketball season

Covenant hosts a league for ages 5-18 led by Playbook for Life Ministries. Practices begin the first week of November. Games start Dec. 3. Forms are available in the Rec Wing.

Click here for a registration form.

Click here for a coaching interest form.

Details, contact James Huffman, recreation director.

Golfers, join us for a day at Revolution Park

Golfers of all ages are invited for a friendly, nine-hole competition on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 12:30 p.m. Registration is now open. Forms are available in the Rec Wing. Details, contact James Huffman, recreation director.

Let's show our appreciation for teachers at Highland

Covenant will provide brunch on 3rd Mondays

Looking for a schedule-friendly way to get involved with Highland Renaissance Academy, our CMS partner school?

Covenant volunteers will deliver brunch for the staff on third Mondays starting Sept. 19. You can help by bringing food, drinks, flowers and notes to Covenant. Click here to choose a role that works for you.

For questions, contact Covenant member Lauren Sawyers, who is heading up the project.

A few spots are left on Habitat build team

Help respond to our city's affordable housing shortage

Our build days are Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1. We are encouraging volunteers to work both days, but it's not a requirement.

If you can't travel this year, be a prayer partner for those traveling to Reynosa, Mexico. Engage in daily prayer or send letters of encouragement. Contact Carla Leaf for details.

Seeking formula and diapers Mom and baby

Support children in Reynosa, Mexico

Support Bettye Clinic and its work with children living in poverty. Through Sept. 20, bring baby formula and diapers (all sizes) to the Rec Wing or Carla Leaf's office.

Director of middle school youth ministries

Covenant is hiring for a full-time director to oversee education and programming for youth in grades six through eight. The director will work closely with our children and high school ministries and serve with energy, imagination, intelligence and love. Details here.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
Chapel service:

8:45 a.m.

Contemporary:
9:30 a.m. Sanctuary
11 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Traditional:
11 a.m. Sanctuary