MOVING UP Sunday

Sunday School youth and children will move up to the next grade on Sunday, August 22.

MinCo Meeting (Ministry Coordination Group)

MinCo Ministry Team Leaders Meeting is Monday, August 2 at 7:00p, Grant and Suzanne Clay’s home (1705 3^rd Street). For questions, call Gail Habluetzel at 632-2568.

Wednesday Noon Prayer

If you have a heart to pray, you are encouraged to join the Leadership Team, Pastoral Care Team, Prayer Team, and Staff on Wednesdays at noon here at the church for a time of community prayer.  If you wish to receive prayer, members of the Pastoral Care Team will be available to pray with you in the Prayer Room.  This past Wednesday’s prayer time was greatly blessed; please come & pray as we have been commanded to do.

Financial Peace University “Super Saver” Preview / Lunch

The Bible is filled with practical and relevant wisdom on saving, spending, debt and even investing. Whether you are well-off or struggling, Financial Peace University will unpack how these timeless truths apply to your life, today. Classes begin September 5, but come view the first of thirteen sessions on Sunday, August 15 at 1:00p in the Worship Center.  Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall following third service for all who plan to attend, and childcare will be provided. Contact Jan Schurle for more info (630-0078).

Baptism/Dedication Sunday

Baptism/Dedication Sunday is August 29.  If you wish to be baptized or have a child dedicated, please contact the church office by Friday, August 20 (632.5653 or church@claycentercovenant.com).

Home Groups

One of the best ways to be connected in the church, build friendships with other Christians, learn more about the Bible, and grow deeper in your faith is through Home Groups.  If you would like to be part of a Home Group, please contact Bob Stratton at 632.5653.

Time 4 U Items Needed

If you have extra volleyballs, footballs, or other sport-type balls at your home, Time-4-U would appreciate having them!  Please bring them to the church office.  Contact Bob at 632-5653 with questions.

Church Bowling League

If you are interested in being on the Church Bowling Team that participates in the Sunday night bowling league, contact Matt Bradford at 632-2621.  The league begins September 12.

VBS Sunday

The VBS children will be sharing their songs learned at Bible School with us Sunday morning, June 13, at the beginning of the 9:30 worship service. The kids will spend the remainder of the worship service in their Sunday School classes.  Then, please plan to join us at 10:45 in the MPR for refreshments.

All-Church Family Picnic and Home Group Kickoff

Join us as we kick off Summer Home Groups at the All-Church Family Picnic and Bed Race event on Wednesday, June 16 from 6:30-8p.  Enjoy food, fellowship, fun competition and more!  Hamburgers and hotdogs provided.  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share, and a blanket for your family to sit on.  If you would like to be part of a Home Group, please contact Bob Stratton at 632.5653. Groups will begin meeting June 23.

Notaries Available to Sign Youth Excursion Waivers

Notaries will be available in the Parlor June 20 & 27 to sign 2010-11 Waiver and Excursion Forms for all middle school and high school youth.

Children’s Church is taking a vacation!

One of our ministries to families and children at the Covenant Church is Children’s Church, available to preschool aged children during the 11:00 worship service.  Beginning this Sunday, June 13, the Children’s Church Team and teachers will be taking a few weeks off, due to the difficulty of finding volunteers during the summertime.  Children’s Church will resume again in August.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Julie Chestnut at 632-5653 or julie@claycentercovenant.com.

Missions Team Silent Dessert Auction

The Nicaragua Missions Team will host a silent dessert auction Sunday June 20 to help raise money for their upcoming trip to Guadelupe, Nicaragua in July.  We know Dad’s love dessert, so come celebrate Father’s Day and take home a special dessert for Dad (or for you!).  Look for tables full of great dessert in the parlor area all that morning.  We will also be taking orders for freshly roasted Nicaraguan coffee for $10 a pound to be delivered upon our return from Nicaragua.  If you would like to make a dessert to sell, contact Chance Williams 632-6884 or JoAnn Lips 632-2650.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• June 27 Fresh Encounter
• July 25 Eternity Focus leading Worship
• July 28 All-Church Family Swim Party

High Seas Expedition” VBS Registration begins today!  If you have a child age 3 through grade 6, be sure to sign him/her up for a fun week!  Registration will be held in the Parlor between services Sundays May 16th, May 23rd and May 30th. VBS is June 7-11, from 9:00-11:30a.  Call Julie Chestnut at 632-5653 for more information.

Global Day of Prayer Community Worship Service is Sunday, May 23rd at 1:00p at the Martyn-Snodgrass Auditorium.  Lunch will be served in the Commons area beginning at 11:30a.  We hope you will plan to attend this great day when everyone from around the world will be worshipping our Great God TOGETHER in UNITY.

Home Groups.  One of the best ways to be connected in the church, build friendships with other Christians, learn more about the Bible, and grow deeper in your faith is through Home Groups.  If you would like to be part of a Home Group, please contact Bob Stratton at 632.5653.

Did you know that 1 in 11 students become a Christian at a Christian Camp?  Is camp part of your student’s summer schedule?  Covenant   Cedars camp registrations with your non-refundable $75 deposit are due to Sandy Boeschling, Camp Coordinator, by May 30th. (Please put them in her church box.)  For questions or information on scholarships to help with the cost, call Sandy (632.5308).  Camp brochures are available at the Ministry Center or online at www.cedars.org.

Baptism/Dedication Sunday is June 6.  If you or someone in your family wishes to be baptized or dedicated, contact the church office by May 20th (632.5653 or claycentercovenant.com).

Meals on Wheels Challenge.  June is the month that our church is responsible for delivering Meals on Wheels.  I would like to challenge every able bodied person who attends the Covenant Church to sign up for just 1 slot.  Even if you work, you can do it on your lunch hour–it takes an hour or less.  Eat en route or fast for that day.  Take the kids and make it a family project.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet and visit with people you may have never met, show God’s love to those who receive the meals and take the load off Jean Frigon, who for years has done way more than her fair share.  Lyn Patterson

It’s softball season!  If you would like to play on the Covenant Church’s slow-pitch softball team, please sign up at the Ministry Center.  Both men and women are needed!  Games begin June 7.  Deadline is May 30. Call Derrick Tiers for more info @ 632-5909.

Help shingle Clint Decker’s home Friday May 21^st and Saturday May 22^nd.  Any amount of help will be greatly appreciated.  If you are interested, contact Lonnie Parker at 632-1700 or Clint Decker at 632-5989.  Rainout date is May 28-29.