Covenant News - April 9, 2013

As always, I want to let you know all the happenings around the church:

Wednesday
9:30am - Explorer's Bible Study
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner - Pork Loin
6:15pm - Prayer and Communion
6:30pm - Study #1 - What is a Covenant of God?
6:30pm - Smart Discipline Parenting Seminar - Sanctuary (not too late to attend, but we need to know if you need childcare - email children@covenantum.org).

Sunday Morning
two power packed worship services

Helma Constantine Funeral Information: 
Wake on Wednesday Evening at Syrie Funeral Home - 1417 East Simcoe Street from 5:00pm - 9:00pm 
Funeral service on Thursday - 11:00am at Covenant

Covenant Children's Ministry Upcoming Events

Covenant Kids has been working on a mission project to benefit the Bridge Ministries of Acadiana. We have been collecting new or gently used books, Bibles and board games for their brand new facility. This week is the final week of our collection. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes this weekend to work with you children cleaning out your bookshelves and closets.  You can drop off your donations in the Narthex.  It would be so great to have a HUGE donation to drop off to such a worthy local cause.  You can check out all of the great work that Bridge Ministries of Acadiana does on their website, www.bridgeacadiana.com.

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Smart Discipline
Wednesday, April 10, 2013  6:30-8:30 P.M.

Just answer this...would you come out of your snug home for a guaranteed way to stop the fighting and bickering between your kids...or, to get your kids to do what you ask the first time (without screaming at the top of your lungs)?  If your answer is yes, we have a great deal for you! We're bringing the nationally acclaimed Smart Discipline workshop to our church, Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30-8:30 P.M. You'll learn guaranteed ways to sky-rocket self-esteem (even in negative kids) and proven techniques to get your kids to cooperate!  Sounds absolutely wonderful, doesn't it? We hope you will treat yourself and join the fun. We've even made signing up  simple. Just email Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org to RSVP. This seminar is free of charge; child care will be provided to those who RSVP prior to the event.  It'll only take a minute, and it'll make a tremendous difference!

Sincerely,

Lindsay Perry
Director of Children's Ministry
Covenant United Methodist Church

Weekly Reminders - April 2, 2013

It's the Post-Easter Slow Down Season!

After all the Holy Week and Easter activities, it is good to have a little slow down.

This Thursday is the first Thursday of the Month, so we gather for the Bull Session for men - 8:30am.

So just a reminder, since our school is closed this week, we will not have our Wednesday Night Dinner and Study this week. Nor are we having any music team ministry practice, this week only!

We will resume again on Wednesday, April 10th. A new Bible Study using a great video session on the Old Testament principle of The Covenant. On that night, our Children's Ministry will have a Smart Discipline Program.

Sunday, April 7th - we will gather for Worship and Holy Communion. My new sermon series will start focusing on Christians Under Construction. Looking at the various ways God works in our life to help build us to be the disciples He needs us to be.

Don't forget your ICAN food offering for UCO.

Childre's Ministry - April 2013

• April 10, 6:30-8:30 pm “Smart Discipline Seminar”
• April 13, time TBA“Mission Kids to Bridge Ministry”
• April 14, 3 pm “Children's Council Meeting”
• May 17, 6--8pm “F3 Event” (Faith, Family, Fun)

Are you tired of fighting and bickering between your kids or tired of your kids not listening to what you ask the first time? This nationally acclaimed workshop will help you learn guaranteed ways to sky-rocket self-esteem and teach you proven techniques to get your kids to cooperate! We will be hosting the Smart Discipline Seminar in the sanctuary on Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The seminar is free of cost and child care will be provided to those who RSVP prior to the event. Please RSVP to Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org with the ages of the children you will need child care for. You can learn more about the Smart Discipline program at www.SmartDiscipline.org.

Mission Kids is still working on their Bridge Ministry Mission project. It is not too late to bring in new or gently used Books/Bibles/Board Games which will be donated to the Bridge Ministry of Acadiana. Our Mission Kids will get to deliver all of the collected items on our next meeting which will be on Saturday, April 13 (time to be announced). Have your kids wear this Covenant Kids t-shirts as we share the love of Jesus with the kids of Bridge Ministry!

F3--Faith, Family and Fun—If you liked Huddle Up, you are not going to want to miss out on our next F3 event! On Friday, May 17, from 6-8 p.m., Covenant Kids will be hosting "Top Secret." Join us as we further investigate what God wants for each of our families. Bring your spy gear, your family and your Bibles! RSVP to Lindsay Perry at children@covenantum.org.
Lindsay Perry