Angel Tree

It seems like we just finished Pumpkin Patch 2011 and low and behold we are near the end of Pumpkin Patch 2012. The Pumpkin Patch is such a worthy project, and it does my heart good to see so many of our church family working so diligently to make sure it happens. But just as quickly as the Pumpkin Patch comes around so does Angel Tree.

As most of you know Butch Lewis has cooked every Sunday and the profits all go to the Angel Tree. This is one way we are able to buy food for these families. With the rising cost of food I know that we are going to have to spend more money than we have in the past. We are so thankful for everyone who purchased a burger, hot dog, or poboy; but, we will still need more than what we receive at the Pumpkin Patch. So this is my request, if we run out of Angels from the tree, please consider giving a monetary donation. This is probably the greatest gift you can give to the parents because they won’t have to see their children go to bed hungry.

If you would like to help in ANY way please call me at 298-0168. We LOVE to have helpers (from 4 yrs. to 104 years), we aren’t choosey. Having children help teaches them what the true meaning of Christmas is all about.

The Angel Tree calendar is below and remember any help will be greatly appreciate:

• November 25 Angels will be available
• December 16, noon ALL gifts due at the church wrapped & tagged
• 5:30 - Grocery shopping for Angel Tree (Many volunteers needed)
• December 17 TBA Delivery of food and gifts

We are known as the Pumpkin Patch Church, but from time to time I hear the comment, “Oh you go to Covenant, I know that church they do the ANGEL TREE.” Basically Covenant is the church with giving and loving HEART.

Thanks to you all,
Kathy Lewis

Annual Pecan Sale

Excitement in the air all around Church of the Covenant - Pumpkin Patch activities with smiling faces of thousands of children - food & fun at many other mission events on the Church grounds - plus we’re able to see our new building going up!!

It’s also time for our annual Fellowship Class Pecan Sale  with all profits going to missions.  Since 2002 when we started reporting, thanks to Covenant family pecan purchases, the Fellowship Class has been able to give $35,117.66 to help those in need.

Pecans will be here in time for Thanksgiving - so whether you’re baking, snacking, or gift giving, the freshest, the meatiest, the tastiest pecans will be available - halves, pieces, chocolate covered, cinnamon glazed, and caramel clusters – your choice or how ‘bout some of each?

Place your order today in the Narthex Pecan Notebook.

Fellowship Class

Friendly Christmas Reminders

Wednesday
9:30am - Explorers Bible Study
5:00pm - Handbell Practice
5:30pm - Wednesday Night Dinner - our Christmas Dinner.
6:15pm - Holy Communion and Prayer
6:30pm - IMPORTANT - Children's Christmas Pageant Rehearsal. We need all parents and children to come, make sure the costume fits, songs learned and how to look so darn cute in those bathrobes. I hear another rehearsal is set for Saturday morning also.
6:30pm - Last class for the year - Marriage Enrichement with Bowens and Guidrys, and my last class on The Journey to Bethlehem.

Thursday
6:30pm - Zumba

Normally, the Men would meet for breakfast this Saturday but we will not. That gives everyone another day to go pick the best gift for your family.

Sunday
Another powerful Sunday full of music. At 9:00am and 11:00am, Redeemed will present their Christmas Music along with the Bells Angels ringing Christmas Music. Then at around 10:15 our sanctuary will be filled with children and the Christmas Pageant with shepherds, angels, Wise Men, baby Jesus and Mary and Joseph. Come see the old old story only the way our children can do it.

Angel Tree Gifts due this Sunday. We need volunteers who would be willing to help grocery shop Sunday evening to meet at the Walmart on Pinhook at 6:00pm. See Kathy Lewis for more information on Sunday morning.

Our Staff Parish Relations committee is also receiving extra financial gifts to be divided between the staff for Christmas Gift. Mark your check or put in an envelope so designated. This will be the last Sunday for this gift.

All the best to you and your family,