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!

HWY 412 News

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.  - 1 Timothy 4:12

January 19 - What's Happening

Our new group has officially taken off. There are returning members in the young adult group and even some new ones that have taken on leadership roles by preparing discussion topics and facilitating the meetings. Last week was great! Each week, a different member will choose a topic relevant to all age groups and lead the discussion, coupling it with scripture and biblical principles.

We're still meeting at 3:30 in the Youth room every Sunday and it's open to 7th graders through college. The age groups will be split as membership increases. Come join us and see the changes taking place...that goes for parents as well.

The upgrades to our meeting room just keep coming. We have just acquired a new TV and gaming system as well as surround sound. The TV will be available to any group needing a larger screen for studies, powerpoint presentations, etc. IT IS SOOO COOL!!!

Be on the lookout for updates regarding:

* youth/young adult Bible Study to be kicked off again. If anyone is interested in joining us, please contact me at youth@covenantum.org.

We'll continue using "The Purple Book". Anyone out there who's never really studied the Bible or find most Bible studies intimidating, then this is the one for you. It's easy to understand, no real outside work and it makes everything make sense.

* membership campaign within the next few weeks. Let's just say, this won't be your ORDINARY membership drive.

* upcoming Parents Meeting in February. The date has not been chosen as of now.

We've also got plans for a spring retreat and summer trip, so what are you waiting for??? Come see what HWY412 is all about.

Your Sister in Christ,
Gretchen Cheshire

Midweek Reminders - January 19, 2010

It's Wednesday already. A Monday Holiday always throws me off, but it really doesn't take much to throw your pastor off. Anyway...

Wednesday
9:30am - The Explorers Bible Study meets
5:00pm - Handbells, two ringers needed, no prior experience needed
5:30pm - Supper followed by
6:15pm - Mid Month Solace Service with prayer, devotion, Holy Communion, and singing the old songs in a new way. Rev. Byron will be leading the service.You don't want to miss.

Thursday
6:00pm - Finance Meeting
6:30pm - Chancel Choir rehearsal

Saturday
8:00am - Men's Breakfast with a few odd jobs to get done, so try to be present

Sunday
9:00am & 11:00am Worship with my Message: Living Positive by Choosing Joy
4:00pm - Business Meeting - anyone and everyone is welcome to come. We will update everyone on the building committee progress and we will begin the conversation around Covenant about where we are headed as a church. If you have an interest in the future of our church, not just in buildings but in our ministry, please come!

Sincerely,
Chris Blanchard