Bits & Pieces - September 26, 2010

Here we are again with with some Covenant Life opportunities you may not know about:

Sermon Downloads
Did you know you can download Brother Chris' Sunday morning sermons in MP3 form from our website? If you're sick or out of town, you can still keep up with the current and past messages. You can access them directly here. His sermon notes are also available. Pass the word along. This morning's sermon is already uploaded for you.

Blood Drive
Sunday, October 31, 10:30—1:00
All Donors will receive a black New Orleans Saints Football T-Shirt!
Sign up online www.bloodhero.com or Signup sheet in Narthex or call Peggy Spruill in church office, 981-2088.

6th Annual St. Jude Bike-A-Thon - November 6
- All Ages Invited to Participate
- Special Events for Kids
- Food and Drink Provided
- Registration Forms available in the Narthex
- For More Info, call: Donna Fare, 857-3664 or Carlena Clause, 896-8872

Preschool News

We are well into the school year now and things are going great. In October our focus will be on Ephesians 6:1, "Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right." We have a different Bible verse every month and it is the focus of many activities in the classroom, in chapel and even on the playground. Our teachers are doing a wonderful job sharing the love of Jesus with these children.

We are full to capacity in Mother's Day Out and in our three year old program. There are several slots open for four year olds. It is an awesome responsibility to know that this church is playing an instrumental role in laying the foundation for so many children. Thank you...from the children, the parents, the teachers and the office staff. We love Covenant UMC!!! - Kim Havard

Children's Ministries

The children's programs at Covenant are exciting! Ms. Jennifer has started music on Wednesdays for children in first through sixth grade. We are currently looking at a Christmas program that incorporates music and drama. Watch for the details so that you can see them perform. Also for that age group, on the first Sunday, is a wonderful program lead by Ms. Jennifer Manual. The children learn all about missions and how we can reach out to those outside the walls of the church. On the other Sundays, Leigh and Jerry Nugent lead the 4th, 5th and 6th graders in Club 456 where they learn about God through a variety of activities. These opportunities are wonderful ways for the children to get to know God.

We will be making some changes in our children's Sunday school program by adding another class! We need one teacher and one assistant to lead the 1st and 2nd grade class. We are also looking for substitutes so that we can fill those positions when needed. If you are interested, please call Kim at 278-2340 (cell) or at the church at 988-3962. Volunteers can make a difference in a child's life...don't you want to be one?

Check our weekly bulletins and monthly newsletters for other Covenant Opportunities.  

You can also sign up for Brother Chris' weekly emails from our website - www.CovenantUM.org