Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016

Covenant Impacts Charlotte: A day of service to our city

Coming up Sunday, Oct. 23

Walk with Us: Mary Clare reflects on her education at Covenant

Message and video on growing up in the church

Thirty years ago, some of you in this congregation answered the call at my baptism to tell me the good news of the gospel, help me understand all of Christ's commands and, by your fellowship, strengthen my family ties with the household of God.

I like to think that you started to weave a tether that would always connect me to you. Click here for the full message.

Thank you for your commitment to Covenant. It is a blessing to be on this journey with you.

Mary Clare

Mary Clare Bracey

Minute for Ministry Speaker

Jessica gives pregame invocation for Panthers

But team loses on last-second field goal

Rev. Jessica Patchett delivered the invocation prior to the Monday Night Football game against Tampa Bay.

God of hope, You are the source of our strength and the goal of our freedom. We thank you for those who give their whole selves to this game, and we pray for their wellbeing.

We thank you for the privilege of cheering on our team and for the friendships we form in doing it. We ask that you take all that we do today and transform it into an offering for a better world in which all can excel and be celebrated for it. Give us life. Give us joy. Give us an awesome game. Amen.

Open Table fried chicken dinner is tonight

5 to 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Tonight's menu is fried chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans & rolls, cookies & ice cream. Cost is $5 for children, $7 for adults (max of $25). Programs begin at 6:30 for all age groups. Child care is available. RSVP here.

Tonight's speaker series: Reconciliation and mediation

6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 207 A&B

Sarah Kromer, attorney and head of In Christ Supporting Ministries, will speak on reconciliation and mediation as part of the Hard Questions, Healing Conversations series.

Join us every week or come for the topic that matches your interest. Details here.

No youth group or youth Sunday School

Middle, high school students are on retreats

Middle and high school students are on retreats this weekend, meaning there will be no MSY or HSY Sunday School or Youth Fellowship this week. Youth who are in town are encouraged to worship with your families or help with Covenant Kids by contacting Anne Lowrance.

Two opportunities to serve at Highland next week

Brunch for teachers, reading time with 3rd graders

Covenant's work with CMS partner school Highland Renaissance Academy is off to a strong start this fall. Here are two ways to get involved:

Sign up to donate items for a teacher appreciation brunch Monday, Oct. 17.
Sign up to spend time with other volunteers in third-grade classrooms, where you'll read with the children and help them select books Monday, Oct. 20 from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

TLC: Learn about Kenya with Carla Leaf

Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. in EW201

Hear from Carla Leaf, Covenant's director of mission and outreach, about our work with the amazing Renguti School in Kenya. Refreshments at 10:30 and Carla at 11.

TLC welcomes active adults who enjoy learning, travel and good food. RSVP here.

Theology on Tap: Food, drinks and conversation

Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at Tyber Creek

Did you feel upset, saddened or just confused by the shooting of Keith Scott and ensuing demonstrations? Let's talk about how our Christian faith calls us to understand and respond.

Evan Amo and Justin Perry will lead our discussion. Click here to RSVP.

Donate items for Covenant Impacts Charlotte

Volunteers need toiletry items to stuff bags

As we prepare for Covenant Impacts Charlotte Sunday, Oct. 23, we are accepting donations of travel size toiletries (deodorants, shampoo, body wash), preschool age books, and pansies or other flowers. Bring to Evan Amo in main office.