Don't Forget! Important Meeting for the Community and Church Events

TOGETHER.
SHAPING THE FUTURE.
Our church is committed to making certain You have the Best Future Available.  We do that every time we encourage you to grow as a Disciple of Jesus Christ-in study, in worship, in fellowship, and in service. I wish you each would make the most of all our opportunities possible.

But I also want to encourage you to make certain our Lafayette Community is the Best possible place to raise our future generations. There is a group working to submit a Comprehensive Plan for our future in this growing area. We have the opportunity to hear all about it TONIGHT, Asbury 6pm. Join me and others to hear what is being presented. And then May 14-15th,  we will have the opportunity to express your opinion at two sites.

Covenant Schedule
Wednesday
9:30pm - Explorers Bible Study
6:00pm - Bible Study (REMEMBER, NO DINNER THIS EVENING AND NO CHILDREN'S PROGRAM EITHER)

Thursday
8:30am - Men's Bull Session in Holley Building

Sunday
Holy Communion + ICAN food offering for the UCO food pantry, I know you always are generous.

And Bring Your Bible to Church!

Good Eats - Wednesday Night Dinner and Study plus more

The Big Pulled Pork Sandwich plus...Spiritual Food for All 

Wednesday:
9:30am - Explorer's Bible Study
5:30pm - Dinner: pulled pork, baked beans, slaw, cake, or nuggets for the kidos
6:15pm - Holy Communion & Prayer
6:30pm - Young Married Study
6:30pm - World Religions - Mormons & Jehovah Witness

Thursday:
8:30am - Men's Bull Session

Sunday Morning: 
Is There Grace in the House? 
Spaghetti to Go - Butch Lewis for Angel Tree Funds. Only $5 per plate.

Don't Forget Items from Covenant

Don't Forget What is Happening at Covenant This Week!
First of all, don't forget Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Our Savior. It is His Birthday, not ours. Do something special for Him this year. Give an extra gift of time to Him; to study, to serve, to touch the lives of someone else.

Wednesday
Explorer's bible Study this morning
5:00pm - Handbell Choir
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner - Chicken Alfredo
6:15pm - Holy Communion
6:15pm - Children's program
6:30pm - Advent Study continues - Finding Jesus in the Old Testament
6:30pm - Young Married Class

Thursday
8:30am - The Charles Nolan Session of Bull for Men

Sunday
Ken Cheshire leads our phenomenal Chancel Choir in their gift to our congregation: Lead Me Back to Bethlehem! Both services 9:00am and 11:00am, invite your neighbors and family.

Don't forget, our CAN DO financial stewardship campaign. We hope you will prayerfully consider your pledge to our church's operational budget for the coming year and then turn in your card. Even if you decide to maintain your level of giving from the past. There will be two baskets by the church entrance for you to place these cards.

Finally, don't forget, if you have been receiving the printed newsletter each month, we want to begin sending them to you electronically. So please send me an email with your preferred email address to receive the monthly newsletter.

We will continue to print them, and have them available also in the church foyer with the constant revisions in how to handle and the rates for non profit mailing has taken its toll. Send me an email marked newsletter with your email to add to this group.

Mid Week Reminders - October 31, 2012

It was a sad sad day today, as the last school bus pulled out of our parking lot, meaning the Pumpkin Patch Field Trips ended today. So many of our volunteers just won't know what to do with themselves now for the next 11 months.

Seriously, big thanks to all of you who helped greet, lead, tour, feed, entertain, read to, load pumpkins for, and all in all, welcome all those little ones and their parents and teachers, to Covenant United Methodist's Pumpkin Patch.

Way too many volunteers to name, but the mason's have once again hit a home run. Over the next few days, we will need some hands to help turn the patch back into the front lot.

This Sunday I want to recognize all the hands who have helped in this years patch. I know we will not be surprised to see how many people it took to make this another great year.

Wednesday Schedule
9:30 - Explorers Bible Study
5:30 - Dinner - Pork Loin
6:20 - Holy Communion and Solace Service - we will spend our time together praying for our nation, prior to the election next Tuesday.

Thursday
8:30am - Men Bull Session

Saturday
St. Jude’s Bike and Walk and Cook a thon - come by and help us support the kids at St. Jude’s.

Sunday
last day of the St. Jude's Silent Auction

Sunday Services
All Saint's Sunday - we will honor those of our congregation that have passed on this last year, reading their name, lifting them up in prayer, and tolling a bell in their memory.

Sunday afternoon
4:00pm - Church Council meets - all invited.

Sincerely,

Midweek News - October 2, 2012

And the fun just keeps comin'! Hundreds of kids coming through the patch, praise God the rain was over before Monday.

The Boss is still at home mending. But the healing is progressing and he says he'll be here Sunday to lead us in World Communion Sunday. We've got some very nice things planned for you. Don't forget your UCO contribution. A little goes a long way.

Patch News:
1. Those who can help with school field trips tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, we would greatly appreciate it. Come on by, you'll be done by noon.
2. Also Pumpkin Truck #3 will be here this Friday (October 5th) morning at 6:00am for unloading. We need all hands available and we can make very quick work of it. It's only one truck this time. Please, all who can help...

And in addition to all of the Pumpkin activities, our regular ministries are in full swing -

Wednesday schedule:
9:30am - Women's Explorer Bible Study
5:00pm - Handbell Practice
5:30pm - Meal - Verna's Gumbo
6:15pm - Holy Communion and Brother Byron's Bible Study

Don't forget, Thursday, 8:30am - the Charles Nolan Men's Bull Session meets. Come help us save the world.

We hope you stay dry and enjoy this wonderful God given break from the heat. God bless and have a great week!

What's Going On at Covenant

Wednesday - Tonight 
6:00pm, Fellowship Hall
The first Music Fundamentals class - lead by Ken Cheshire - our Director of music ministries.
There is room for you!

Thursday
8:30am, Fellowship Hall
The Charles Nolan Bull Session for Men

Friday
6:30pm, Fellowship Hall
Cursillio Welcome Home Party - all 4th dayers welcome, bring something to much on.

Saturday
9:00am - Safe Sanctuary Training
11:00am - Teacher Training

Sunday
First Sunday - Holy Communion
Don't forget our ICAN Food offering for UCO Food Pantry
The Message - There is a Name 
Kids - bring you book bags to receive a Tag and a Blessing as you prepare to begin the new school session.

Last, but not least, we are seeing some work take place for our building. Trenches are being cut, hopefully some of the concrete chain walls will be poured this week, and maybe within another week, a slab!

Mid-Week Update

Dear Covenant Family-

Wednesday
9:30am - Explorers Bible Study
5:00pm - Hand Bell Choir
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:15pm - Children's Ministry Program
6:15pm - Bible Study- Living the Lord's Prayer: Forgiveness and Lead us Not into Temptation. We only have two weeks of Wednesday Night Dinner and Studies left for the Spring, so don't miss.

Thursday
8:30am - Men's Bull Session: we will be taking a break during the summer, so men come on out and give your opinion and how we right the wrongs. If that won't work, come out and drink some coffee.

Saturday
7:00pm - Graduation Dinner Celebration

Sunday
Rev. Byron and Ken did an outstanding job. I missed you and can't wait to see you this coming Sunday. My message - God's Direction for Life Surviving the Storms. We will have Holy Communion, which means it is the first Sunday. A time we are able to bring our I CAN food offering for UCO  food pantry.

Also, Sunday will also be the last Club 456. Jerry and Leigh Nugent have done an outstanding job with the program. In the fall, it will change direction, but I hope all the kids and parents are able to come out and thank the Nugents for a JOB WELL DONE!

Finally, Sunday we will have confirmation class for our teens who are ready to profess faith and join the Christian church. We will do this at the Sunday School Hour. Look for notices.

I will also be leading a class on Methodism for adults, as we look at the Methodist History, our beliefs and practice, as well as look at Covenant church. Join me for this three week study during Sunday School Hour. 

Just one more message, Melissa Bowen has done an excellent job as the interim Children's Ministry Director, and has some plans for the future, but wishes to turn this over to someone called by God who is willing to help us make disciples of Jesus Christ out of our children. Please let Melissa or I know if you would like to discuss the possibility of you answering God's call for this part time pay, full time service, and very important ministry.

For Men Only

It almost slipped by me, tomorrow is the first Thursday of the month, and we will have our monthly Bull Session at 8:30am.

Coffee, Food, and Great Conversation. This will be the first session without two of our former members - Jim Sides and Charles Nolan, so come and let's enjoy each others company.

Also, plan now to be here 8:00am, Saturday, April 14th for a Work Day. Light carpentry, yard cleanup, and misc work. Breakfast will be served.

Mid-Week Update, the Sequal

Called Church Conference - Very Important Business
You Are Invited and Expected to Attend! Sunday February 12th at 10:15am during our regular Sunday School Hour we are convening this called church conference, and the District Superintendent has given me the authority to be the Presiding Elder at such meeting.

Gene Blevins, Mike DeHart, and I believe we want the largest number of people available to discuss and then approve the plans. We know it is not a good thing to call off Sunday School, but we believe it could be a great unifying and motivating event to have the largest number people possible to help us as we move forward. We will attempt to have all our questions answered and ready to proceed with a vote priore on. Discussion and a vote must be taken prior to our 11:00am Worship Service. Worship is our priority.

Please do not miss this meeting. Should you have any questions, please ask them as soon as possible, so we might prioritize the time and address the most frequently asked questions.

Bull Session For Men
Thursday Morning 8:30am
Coffee, Food, Fellowship, and The Best of Conversation

Sunday I CAN
Don't Forget Along with Holy Communion on Sunday goes the opportunity to serve the Lord by helping restock the UCO Food Pantry. Toilet Paper, Peanut Butter, and all types of food items needed. Thank You for your normal generous response. Let's fill up the baskets and overflow the foyer.

Midweek Reminders from Covenant - April 5, 2011

Dear Covenant Family - what a joy to help us remember the activities and events around Covenant this week.

Wednesday - is a full day around our campus
8:00am - Pilates
9:30am - Explorer's Bible Study
5:00pm - Handbell rehearsal - they will be performing this Sunday
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:15pm - Children's Music
6:20pm - Holy Communion & Prayer followed by Lenten Bible Study - Elisha

Thursday
8:30am - our monthly bull session for our men to gather for coffee, fellowship, and for world problem solving discussion

Friday
One of our church members needs a ride to a doctor appointment in Shreveport. They need to be in Shreveport by 8:30am, if you are able to provide such transportation, please call the church office soon (981-2088).

Sunday
We are so blessed to be able to worship our Lord Jesus Christ. The Handbells will be ringing at the 9:00am service and we are blessed to have a re-affirmation of baptismal vowels by Marine Jonathan Guilbeau, special music will be the duet Ten Thousand Angels, so that will be the focus of my message.

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Closing Comments
Last week we passed out special invitation cards for you to use to share the Living Bread of Jesus with someone around you. We have other cards for you to pick up this Sunday, inviting family and friends to our two special Musical Worship services on Palm Sunday and then on Easter. I have been praying for you to diligently share this invitation with just the right person..

The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure, then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17

May this wisdom of God be our gift forever more.

Sincerely,
Chris Blanchard

Bits & Pieces - October 3, 2010

Here are some Bits & Pieces of Covenant Life:

Healing House Family Adventure Day
October 16th
Volunteers needed! 9am-12noon or noon-5pm (Morning shift needs most volunteers.) Help kids with pumpkin decorating. Contact Roxan Goudeau, 988-0199 or 280-4764.

Children's Christmas Program
Practice for the Children’s Christmas Musical/Drama will begin Wednesday, October 13. If your child would like to participate, please bring them to the church at 6:15. - Kim Havard

Men's Bull Session
Meets this Thursday, October 7th at 8:30am.

Pumpkins Arrive Again
We've another truckload of pumpkins coming this Thursday, October 7th at 12-noon. We can use all the help we can get. Come join us for the fun.

Midweek Reminders from Covenant - August 31, 2010

What a great Sunday! We had a wonderful Fifth Sunday Fellowship Time. Thanks to all who brought food to share and those who helped clean up! Can't wait until we do it again! We also recognized and prayed for our Preschool and Mother's day Out Staff. Thanks for such a great ministry.

Midweek Reminders:
Wednesday - 8:00AM - Exercise with Palates
Choir Get togather at Wally Manuels in the evening

Thursday - Men's Bull Session 8:30 AM- Be here to enjoy some good food prepared by Dee Nolan. Problem solving discussion abounds.

Friday evening - a Cursillio Work Party in the fellowship hall.

Sunday, September 5- We will finish up the "We Need a Little Christmas Right This Very Minute- LOVE." I will be talking about the Labor of Love and then we will gather around His Table for Holy Communion and Share in the Elements of His Love.

Also, Don't forget our offering for ICAN Sunday to help with the UCO Food Pantry.

Covenant Preschool still has a few openings for our 4 year old class. Call Kim Havard at the school office - 988-3962.

Sincerely,
Chris Blanchard