Upcoming Events
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP MEETS ON THE 2ND AND 4TH SUNDAYS
Our Children’s Worship program has resumed and meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month through May 2012. We are studying the Fruit of the Spirit. Children in 1st – 3rd grade should exit the sanctuary following the children’s message. Children’s Worship takes place in room 8.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE!
Wednesday Night Alive is back in full swing. We are studying “All in One Bible Fun” and will explore the stories of Bible heroes like Daniel, Esther, Jonah, and Paul. We will also have music, fun, and games. Ages 3 – K should be dropped off and picked up at room 13. First through fifth grade should be dropped off and picked up at room 8. Our usual meeting time is 6:00pm – 7:30pm. However, please note we will end at 6:55pm on February 22nd due to the Ash Wednesday Worship at 7:00pm.We will also finish at 6:55pm on February 29th due to the Singers of United Lands concert that begins at 7:00pm.
SCOUT SUNDAY IS MARCH 11TH
Are you a Scout now or have you ever been a Scout? This includes Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Daisies, Eagle Scouts…any kind of Scout. We want to know who you are. We’d also like you to participate in Covenant’s first ever Scout Sunday. We will celebrate in both services with all scouts wearing their uniforms and participating in the service. We hope to have Scouts serve as ushers, singers, scripture readers, and we even have an Eagle Scout set to preach. Can you guess who it is?
We would also like to include an insert in the bulletin listing the names of all of our Scouts. If you are a Scout or have ever been one, please send your name to Cyndy Sarkisian via email at cyndyandsam@mchsi.com or drop a handwritten note in her in box in the church office.
GOD AND ME CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SERIES BEGINNING MARCH 4TH
In celebration of our Scout Sunday, we will begin a Christian Education series for 1st – 3rd graders and their “mentors” on March 4th. This is a part of the P.R.A.Y Program which stands for Programs of Religious Activities with Youth. It is recognized by the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America programs but your child does not have to be a Scout to participate. Any child in grades 1-3 can participate and earn the awards. We will meet following the Children’s Message on the 1st and 3rd Sundays through May. Each child who participates must have a mentor with them for the lessons. This can be a parent, grandparent, or other adult but it needs to be the same person consistently. Each child and mentor will have a workbook to complete for each session. We will begin with the “God and Me” series and hope to progress throughout the year through the other three series as well. These include “God and Family,” “God and Church,” and “God and Life.” At the end of each series, the child and mentor will meet with one of our ministers for a review of what they’ve learned. We will then order awards. Again, your child does not have to be a Scout to participate. There is a badge that can be earned and worn on the Scout uniform but this program is not limited to Scouts. We will begin with an introductory meeting on Sunday, March 4th following the Children’s Message during both services. All materials will be provided.
VBS WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!!!
This year our Covenant VBS will be June 11-15. Our theme is Babylon and explores the story of Daniel. Once again we will offer traditional VBS for our 4 year olds through 1st graders and a skills camp for our 2nd – 5th graders. We are seeking volunteers for both sides of VBS. We need shepherds, actors, crafters, game leaders, and musicians for the traditional side. We also need those who can teach a skill for our skill camp side. We will offer skills based on our ability to secure volunteers. Our largest classes last year were Cooking, Basketball, and Basic Guitar. However, even the classes with only 2-3 kids had a great time. If you have a skill you are willing to teach, please contact Cyndy Sarkisian as soon as possible via email at cyndyandsam@mchsi.com or phone at 256-348-99003. This year’s Director is Jessica Holtcamp. We also need folks who can work ahead of time on preparing supplies and decorating. All volunteers are welcome. We will soon have an official VBS website up and running for registration and volunteers. VBS will be held in the daytime again this year.
ACOLYTE TRAINING COMING SOON
In an effort to keep our children involved as much as possible in the Worship experience, the Children’s Discipleship Team invites children in 1st – 5th grade to sign up to become an acolyte or Bible bearer. We will have training sessions in February and hope to begin soon after. We will use acolytes and Bible bearers in the 11:00am service only. Children in 1st and 2nd grade may become Bible Bearers. Children in 3rd – 5th Grade may become Candle Lighter Acolytes. We are currently seeking at least 2 parent volunteers to help with this effort. The CDT will conduct the training and the scheduling but we need 2 or 3 parents who are willing to help the acolytes get ready each Sunday. The parent volunteers could alternate Sundays. These volunteers would need to be at the Sanctuary entrance by 10:50am to prepare the acolytes. If you are interested in your child becoming an acolyte, please come to a quick meeting at 9:45am on Sunday, February 12th.
SPRING AND SUMMER OUTINGS FOR THE COVENANT KIDS
We would like to get our special events on the calendars and are looking for ideas and feedback. We would like to include an indoor activity for February or March. We are leaning toward bowling but if you have suggestions, we’d be glad to hear them. We would also like to get adventurous this summer and try Spring Valley Beach Water Park in Blountsville and/or Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Chattanooga. The out of town activities would be family events with parents accompanying children. We would caravan and might also use the church bus for older children not requiring a car seat. Again, if you have a great idea, we’d love to hear it.
JOIN THE CHILDREN’S DISCIPLESHIP TEAM
We are always looking for parents who want to take an active part in the children’s ministry to join our Children’s Discipleship Team. We meet once a month at noon at the church and lunch is usually provided. Our meetings are kept to one hour. If you would like to become more involved, please let elders Kay Eastin or Steve Sucic know.