MEMBER MEETING TO APPROVE BYLAWS

Members: Please stay for the brief but important meeting this Sunday to approve the bylaws, following the 11:00a service.

YOUNG AT HEART

Young at Heart will meet Thursday, March 11, 11:30a at El Puerto.

WORK/WORSHIP MISSION TRIP TO COVENANT CEDARS

Work/Worship Mission Trip to Covenant Cedars is Fri-Sat, March 19-20. The group will leave at 5:00p on Friday and return Saturday evening. Work will include drywall, carpentry, grounds maintenance, and getting cabins ready for summer camp! For questions, call Kent at 785.630.0732 or email stephkay79@yahoo.com.  Sign up sheets are in the Parlor.

JASON METZ / CLOVERTON HERE SUNDAY, MARCH 21

Jason Metz with Haskell University in Lawrence will be here on  Sunday, March 21 along with the band Cloverton for a special Sunday of worship and prayer. They will lead us in our morning services as well as a special Fresh Encounter that evening at 7p.  A Prayer Team-sponsored Soup Supper will take place at 5:30p that evening in the MPR where you can come and learn more about the ministry of Jason and Amy Metz.

NICARAGUA SUMMER MISSION ‘2010

Nicaragua Summer Mission ‘10:  The mission team is in the process of planning a 2 week “split” mission trip in partnership with First Covenant  Salina in late June or mid/late July.  Each week would have a different area of focus and participants could choose either week or go for both weeks.  Week #1:  To Guadalupe with a focus on medical outreach, outreach to school kids and a building project in conjunction with a Leadership Training Center and our sister church. Contact Chance Williams (632-6884) or Suzanne Clay (632-6410) if interested or sign up on the Connection Card.  Week #2: To Managua/Diriamba with a focus on outreach to orphans and the elderly alongside a local church.  Some medical missions and possible building opportunities.  Contact Chance Williams or Lisa Seley (632-4500) if interested, or sign up on the Connection Card.

CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!

Church Directories have arrived!  If you have a mailbox here at church, you will find your copy there.  If you do not have a mailbox, please contact the church office (632.5653 or church@claycentercovenant.com) to make   arrangements to get your copy (and/or to get your mailbox).

LADIES BUNCO NIGHT

LADIES! Bunco night “rolls” again this Friday, March 5!  Come at 7:00p and bring a friend and snacks for fun and prizes, as well as a short devotion.

NICARAGUA SUMMER ‘10 MISSION

The mission team is in the process of planning a 2 week “split” mission trip in partnership with First Covenant Salina in late June or mid/late July.  Each week would have a different area of focus and participants could choose either week or go for both weeks.  Week #1 :  To Guadalupe with a focus on medical outreach, outreach to school kids and a building project in conjunction with a Leadership Training Center and our sister church. Contact Chance Williams (632-6884) or Suzanne Clay (632-6410) if interested.  Week #2:   To Managua/Diriamba with a focus on outreach to orphans and the elderly alongside a local church.  Some medical missions and possible building opportunities.  Contact Chance Williams or Lisa Seley (632-4500) if interested.

JASON METZ/CLOVERTON HERE

Jason Metz with Haskell University in Lawrence will be here on  Sunday, March 21 along with the band Cloverton for a special Sunday of worship and prayer. They will lead us in our morning services as well as a special Fresh Encounter that evening at 7p.  A Prayer Team-sponsored Soup Supper will take place at 5:30p that evening in the MPR where you can come and learn more about the ministry of Jason and Amy Metz.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

• March 20 - Rachael Greenlee & Trevor Brown Wedding at 5:00p
• March 24 - All-Church Family Movie Night at 6:30-8p (Multi-purpose Room, Crossroads)
• April 1 - Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00p
• April 4
  • Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30a
  • Worship Services at 8:00a / 11:00a
  • Easter Brunch at 9:30a (No Sunday School)

Bunco Night

LADIES! Bunco night “rolls” again on Friday, March 5!  Come at 7:00 p.m. and bring a friend and snacks for fun and prizes, as well as a short devotion.

Super Sitter Babysitting Clinic

Getting the training you need to babysit or help in the church nursery at the “Super Sitter Babysitting Clinic” on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  For guys and gals who are in 6th grade or older.  Contact Julie Chestnut at 632-5653 if interested.

Spiritual Gifts Class

Discover the spiritual gifts God gave you and how you might use them to further His Kingdom when you take the “Discovering My Ministry” Spiritual Gifts Class.  This class, led by Char Rundell, begins Sunday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. (Room 108) and runs for four Sundays.

Merge Ministries Summer Staff Needed

Merge Ministries is in need of six more summer staff. Positions include: 3 Construction supervisors - experience in construction, conversational Spanish; 2 Interpreters - able to interpret in front of large groups between English & Spanish; 1 Food Service/People Ministry assistant - organized, ministry experience.  If you or anyone you know is interested in a summer staff position please contact Dale Lusk as soon as possible at dale.lusk@covchurch.org.

Bridal Shower for Rachael Greenlee

You are invited to a Bridal Shower honoring Rachael Greenlee, bride elect of Travis Brown, on Sunday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target and Gingers.

Couple Connect Marriage Retreat

The Couple Connect Marriage Retreat, led by Amy Wichman, licensed marriage and family therapist, will be held March 12-14, 2010 at Living Water Ranch.  The retreat features topics for real marriages while offering insights based on research, experience, and scripture. Private lodging and 6 meals are included in the $395/couple registration fee. To receive a registration packet or register by phone, call Amy Wichman (447-2983). Registration form and fee are due by March 1.