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 Reminders - October 24, 2012

Don't Miss - Wednesday Evening Schedule
5:30 - Dinner - Beaf Stew
6:00 - Handbells
6:15 - Prayer and Holy Communion
6:20 - Children's Ministry
6:20 - Bible Studies
     Old Testament Overview - Brother Byron
     Daniel, Chapter 10-11 - Brother Chris
     Young Marrieds - Sheri Hester

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In the Patch
If you haven't volunteered at the Pumpkin Patch Field Trips, come on down. Only a few days left. Thanks to all those who were able to come unload the last truck.

Saturday
Young Adults cooking Jambalaya, etc

Sunday
Angel Tree cooking
Trunk or Treat 4:00-5:30. Bring some bags of candy, and welcome all the little ones as we have fun together.

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Next Wednesday after our Dinner
we will have a Monthly Solace Service, praying specifically for our nation and the National Election.

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We have had a few folks in the hospital and others who need nour prayers:

• Vickie Neck in the death of her mother-Elizabeth Brodhead, I conducted her memorial service in Pineville, Tuesday
• Danny Griffith was in LGH
• Gene Randall was in Lourdes
• Bonnie Ward in Lourdes
• Diane Timm had knee replacement this morning

If there are others, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Mission Opportunities

Sunday, November 11th 
We will join the other United Methodist Congregations to put on our annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the “Homeless” Community. You can help serve, greet our guests, and help us make a difference in their lives. First United Methodist Parking Lot.

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Sunday, November 18 
“BUY SOME GREAT COFFEE AND SUPPORT ORPHANS IN HONDURAS!”
The Hope of Jesus Children's Home is a Christian home located in La Esperanza, Honduras. Abandoned and neglected orphans in Honduras are provided with protection and daily care as they grow up in this loving environment. This ministry also has a self-sustaining coffee and dairy farm, Hope Farm, that helps support the children's home. All proceeds of the coffee go directly to the care of the children. Sponsorship is also another way to support these children in need.

On November 18th, 2012, Christine Brasseaux, a volunteer to this ministry and a Kairos friend, will be selling coffee and will have more information available following the 9 AM and 11 AM services. The coffee would make great Christmas gifts too!

Preschool News

We can’t believe that November is already here! We have been very busy at the preschool. We will be learning about Pilgrims, Indians, and Thanksgiving this month. Our Preschool students will have a Thanksgiving Feast on November 14th & 15th. We are learning about Lettter T this month so we will also have a train coming to take us for a ride. Please join us November 12th for our Veteran’s Day ceremony at the flag pole at 11. Remember we have our Fall Break November 17-25th. We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!!

Amy Rizzuto

Christmas Cards with a Cause

We are now taking orders for Christmas cards designed by our own Covenant Kids. 

All proceeds go to the Covenant “Angel Tree Project”. 

Look for the display and order form in the Narthex!

10/pack for only $15! 

Orders must be placed by November 15. 

Thank you,
Melissa Bowen

Pecan Sale

Excitement in the air all around 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.

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