 Our special guest Shawn Stewart with EPC World Outreach spoke with the children about missions on Wednesday night. World Outreach is the mission sending agency of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
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COVENANT LANDSCAPE WORKDAY will be on
Saturday, March 24 from 8:00am to 11:30am to help prepare our campus for Easter Sunday. We will be cleaning flower beds and the grounds of anything that needs removing. So please bring your gloves, rakes, pruning implements and garbage bags and other tools you might think of and a smiling face!
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March Adult New Members Class
Are you new to Covenant? Are you a regular attender who would like to learn more? Have you been involved at Covenant for some time but have never become a member? Then the New Members Class is for you!
Dr. Josh Cole will lead this four-week class
each Sunday in March from 9:00-10:00am in room 206. You can register on the class sign-up sheet outside the sanctuary, by calling the church office (601-981-7236) or by email
missy@covenantpresjackson.org.
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Spring Missions Rummage Sale Saturday, April 7
Please set your items aside to bring
April 5 and
6. We will need volunteers, and donations of items you no longer need. Funds raised support Mission Opportunities that are not in our budget.
Susan Exley
601-992-9681.
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Easter Calla Lilies
Memorials and Honorariums
Each Easter Sunday, Covenant is decorated with lovely lilies* donated by members and friends of Covenant Presbyterian in memory or honor of their loved ones. Memorials and gifts will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin, and forms are available in the Narthex or in the church office.
Completed forms along with payment of $15 should be returned to the office by Wednesday, March 28.
Proceeds from Easter Calla Lily sales will go to the Deacon's Fund.
*Because of fires in California and hurricanes in Florida, Covenant will not be able to obtain the usual white lilies for Easter. In their place, this year only, the large urns in the Sanctuary will have white hydrangeas, and white calla lilies in the atrium and the Narthex will be available for purchase.*
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Flowering the Cross
Help us cover the cross
Easter morning, April 1!
Bring your yard flowers or a fresh bouquet
to celebrate the Risen Savior!
Please join us in this special activity.
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*NEW* Wednesday Night Study in April
What does it mean to be a church member?
Do you realize that your understanding of that question influences the health, impact, and mission of the church - of Covenant?
On Wednesday evenings April 10, 17, and 24, join Pastor Josh in the Fellowship Hall as he leads a study of the book I Am A Church Member by Thom S. Rainer.
This short, challenging study will help you understand the gift of church membership and how to better live it out. Since the duration of the class is short, the first meeting will assume that you have already begun reading. Books are available in the church office. Contact Missy Wyatt for your copy (missy@covenantpresjackson.org).
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Sunday Night Worship Service
This summer Covenant will begin a Sunday evening service.
Why?
To offer another opportunity to proclaim the gospel to our community at a different time than Sunday morning and for those who may appreciate a different style of music. In addition, those in our Covenant family who miss Sunday morning worship for whatever reason, can worship at Covenant Sunday evening. This is not an additional service where we hope you will attend morning and evening, but a separate service entirely. The same sermon given Sunday morning will be preached Sunday evening.
When?
The service will begin in either June or early July at 6:30pm. This will be a "soft" start to work out the logistics and details. A "hard" start of September 9 will be advertised to our community. In addition, the service time will not conflict with the evening youth program.
Where?
Worship will take place in the Fellowship Hall. This smaller and less formal venue will be more appropriate for a smaller congregation that we expect at the beginning. Our prayer is that it will outgrow the space.
The Details
The evening service will have all the elements of the morning service (confession, intercession, etc.) just in a different order. Moreover, the music will be keyboard, guitar, and percussion drawing songs from a number of sources outside our hymnals. The Lord's Supper will be served weekly. Nursery will be available for children up to 3 years old.
An Opportunity
If you would like to assist in the planning and implementation of this service or have any questions contact Pastor Cole - jcole@covenantpresjackson.org.
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COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL
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Covenant Preschool Registration
Covenant Preschool registration for the 2018-2019 school year is underway!
Click the welcome letter and registration to download and print:
and
or visit our website for more information:
And don't forget to register for our
Covenant Preschool Summer Camps!
June 18-21 - GONE CAMPING and July 16-19 - WET 'N WILD!
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Covenant's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be "Hoppin',"
and
we need your help!
Please bring individually-wrapped candy (no nuts) or pre-filled Easter Eggs in the candy collection box in the Atrium. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Also, mark your calendar for the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Tailgate on Saturday, March 24, at 11:00am. Bring food for shared tailgating (drinks are provided).
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PALM SUNDAY
All children are invited to gather in the Atrium on
Palm Sunday, March 25, at 10:15am.
We will process in waving our palms, and later sing "Hosanna!" during the worship service.
Practices: Wednesdays at 6:00pm.
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C
ovenant Presbyterian Church
Vacation Bible School 2018
Hunting for the LIGHT!
Save the Date
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Board of Deacons Digest, March 2018
Report from the March 7, 2018 Board of Deacons Meeting:
- Chad Williams was elected 2018 Vice-Moderator of the Board of Deacons.
- Deacon Frank Hadden will serve on the Covenant Preschool Board.
- Deacons received the 2018 Shepherding list, in which each congregation member is paired with an Elder/Deacon team for congregational care.
- A Landscape Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
- The Deacons' Breakfast will be served following the 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 1st.
- 6. An AED (automated external defibrillator) has been mounted on the wall of the stair landing of the atrium stairs. Directions for use are located next to the AED and additional AED information is in a labeled red binder on the table in the Narthex deacons' closet.
- New signage has been installed on the exterior and interior of the church to assist visitors.
- Bereavement, a Sub-committee of the Benevolence Committee, is working in conjunction with Covenant's Stephen Ministry to provide follow-up contact and concern. A Stephen minister will be present when Bereavement Sub-committee members meet with the family to discuss plans for the visitation and service, following the pastor's lead. The Stephen ministers have training in grief management and the goal is to let bereaved families know that support is available.
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3Ms will
not
meet in March.
The next 3Ms lunch will be
held
Sunday, April 8.
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Did you know that
the sermons are
available
to listen to on the
Covenant Presbyterian website?
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Volunteers Needed
Covenant is "expecting" new babies, and we need nursery volunteers now more than ever! We need volunteers to rock & hold the babies on Sunday mornings. Contact
Lisa Ireland
at
601-201-7973
or irelandL@earthlink.net for more information on how you can help this important ministry.
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In addition to the offering plate, there are multiple ways to give online through our website (
www.covenantpresjackson.org ) or by texting any dollar amount to 601-202-4203.
Online Giving is easy and convenient on our Covenant website! You are now able to donate via PayPal, credit or debit card, and even text-to-give.
For details and to get started, go to the Covenant webpage and select Online Giving from the top banner:
www.covenantpresjackson.org/online-giving/
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MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT:
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool
Covenant's Preschool nurtures children ages 15 months-5 years in every area of development: spiritual, social, intellectual, physical and emotional. The school's philosophy is one of commitment to the Christian nurture of each child to an awareness of his or her soul, his or her response to God and to the recognition of his or her uniqueness in God's sight. Interwoven is a mainstreaming program for children with special needs, who are encouraged to participate in all activities and receive hands-on instruction from resource teachers.
Covenant member Holly Clark is Preschool Director, and several other members serve as teachers and staff members. The Session serves as the Board of Directors, with Slade Exley as Chairman. Past Directors are members Sharon Fortner and Sybil Shaw. Learn more about Covenant Preschool: www.covenantpresjackson.org/covenant-preschool.Learn how to support it: Holly Clark, preschool@covenantpresjackson.org or call 601-362-7228.
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RISE AGAINST HUNGER
SPECIAL OFFERING
A special offering for Rise Against Hunger will be taken in worship
March 18 & 25
in preparation for Covenant's Beyond the Walls weekend.
Rise Against Hunger provides nourishing meals to the needy and to those in disaster areas around the world. If we raise $2,900, we can provide 10,000 meals.
In April, we will come together as a church family to package those meals!
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mark your calendars for
~ Beyond the Walls Weekend ~
April 21-22, 2018
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2018 PROGRAMS AND SCHEDULES
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Wednesday Night Dinner & Small Groups
Dinner 5:15-6:00pm ~ Small Groups 6:00-7:00pm
Children
The theme is 'Sharing the Gospel.' The program will include a children's choir and mission's activities.
Youth (grades 6-12)
Small Groups (2 boys groups, 1 girls group) will meet in the Youth House. Time is spent each week talking about what is going on in students' life and applying scripture to show how faith in Jesus transforms daily life.
Adult Classes
Basic Training
Every Sunday at Covenant, the Christian faith is confessed through the Apostles' Creed. This ancient confession contains the basic articles of the Christian faith. Basic Training is a DVD based series, facilitated by
Steve Ray and Brooks Mosley
, which will explore the fundamental doctrines found in the Apostles' Creed.
Room 201
Bridges
Muslims need the gospel. Bridges is a DVD based curriculum that seeks to overcome fear with love so that Christians might grow in their understanding of Muslims and boldly share their faith with them. This study is produced by the Crescent Project whose goal is "to see every Muslim have an opportunity to respond to the Gospel and be connected to a true follower of Jesus." Facilitated by
Sara Kimmel
and
Josh Cole
, this class will include discussion of the video curriculum as well as conversations with missionaries who have served with Muslims. A study guide is required so please register for the class by calling the church office or emailing Administrative Assistant Missy Wyatt at missy@covenantpresjackson.org. Room 204
Put Your Warrior Boots On
Walking Jesus Strong Once and For All by
Lisa Whittle - Women's Book Study. Does it feel like the world has gone crazy and you're just along for the ride? Many of us weren't ready for the current level of the world's crazy. We need a strategy! This book offers an alternative to living insecure, panicked and scared. Don't settle for worry when Christ has prepared for you a victorious life. So trade in your flip flops for warrior boots!
Contact
Dees Guidry
for more information: 601-573-4051 or
deessv@hotmail.com
. Parlor
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Sunday School Classes
Sunday mornings at 9:00am
Children's Ministry
(through 5th grade)
Sunday School Classes
Children are invited to attend Sunday School classes downstairs beginning at 9:00am.
Children's Church Children's Church is offered to children in Kindergarten and below. Prior to the sermon, children up to Kindergarten are invited to go from the worship service downstairs to Children's Church in room 128.
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Youth Ministry (6th - 12th grade)
Youth are invited to attend Sunday School classes in the Youth House.
Sunday Night Youth Group
Our devotions in the spring will be based on the Apostle's Creed.
4:30pm - 5:30pm | Sports and Games on the Field
5:30pm - 6:00pm | Dinner in
Youth House
6:00pm - 6:30pm | Inside Group Games
6:30pm - 7:00pm | Worship, Devotion, and Prayer
Sunday Morning Youth Greeters
Our dates to serve: March 18th, May 6th, June 24th, August 12th
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Adult Classes
Christian Foundations Class
Teacher: Jim Weems, Journey Through the Psalms - Discovering Joy Through the Heart of the Bible Room202
Discussion Class
Teachers: Auburn Lambeth, Martha Blount, & Wendell Cook
, Present Study: "Twelve Ordinary Men" - A most interesting study of Jesus' selection of the twelve disciples by renown author John F. MacArthur Room 203
Sojourners Class
Teacher: Mike Wallace, Present Study: Ecclesiastes
Room 204
McNames/Guidry Class
Teachers: Mike McNames & Alex Guidry, fellowship & devotional
Room 205
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Weekday Morning Small Groups
Tuesday Men's Bible Study
Every Tuesday at 7:00am in the Covenant Parlor
Tuesday Women's Bible Study
Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00am, Room 204, Jesus, The One And Only - A Beth Moore Series. Workbooks are available at Lifeway. All women are invited and encouraged to join us for rich Bible Study.
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Music Ministry Calendar Dates
Covenant Choir
Wednesday nights beginning at 7:15pm Choir Room
Handbells
A new evening bell group meeting twice a month on Mondays at 5:30pm.
Rehearsals are
January 8 & 22
,
February 12 & 26
,
March 26, April 9 & 23
.
This group will hopefully ring on
Sunday, April 29
. Handbells Room
Carolyn Sachs
csachs@belhaven.edu
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THE WEEK AHEAD AT COVENANT
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March 8 - March 17
THURSDAY March 8
FRIDAY March 9
Preschool Closed for Spring Break
SATURDAY
March 10
SUNDAY March 11
Daylight Savings Time - Spring Forward 1 Hour
9:00am New Members Class 
9:00am Sunday School
10:25am Worship Dr. Josh Cole
"Dead"
John 19:23-30
DEACON
Sara Kimmel
GREETER Mary Lohrenz
MONDAY March 12
Preschool Closed for Spring Break
5:30pm Outreach Committee
TUESDAY
March 13
Preschool Closed for Spring Break
7:00am Men's Bible Study
WEDNESDAY March 14
Preschool Closed for Spring Break
7:00am Finance Committee
9:30am Knit Wits
DEACON Linda Nix
GREETER
Chad Williams
THURSDAY
March 15
Preschool Closed for Spring Break
Preschool Closed for Spring Break
SATURDAY March 17
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Prayer Requests
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The Church in Algeria
Mr & Mrs Boyles (Tammy Coker's parents)
Andrew Brunson
Avery Burns
Linda Chase
Allison Graves Coho
Gretchen Cook
Emily Crews
Jack Cuthbert (recovery)
Dean Dabbs
Mary Leigh Furrh
Ann Gaudet
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Paul Gribas
Lesia Hays
Dean Holder
Linda Lambeth
Dot Lee Lampton
Joe Mosley (Brooks' father)
Rosemary Nix
Ed Schott
Bill and Nancy Steele
Amy Sullenberger
Lindy Sullenberger
Covenant Children's Ministry
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Rosemary Nix and her family appreciate Covenant's love and support as she recuperates in rehab at Wisteria Gardens. Please keep her in your prayers for comfort and recovery.
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March Birthdays
02 Charles Walker Waddell
05 Mr. Brian Holt
06 Abby Cole
08 Mrs. Ruth Allen
09 Mrs. Dorothy Blair
13 Mrs. Sallie Schott
18 Mr. Clayton James
18 Mrs. Sally Williams
19 Mr. Allan Cooper
19 Mr. Clay Lewis
20 Dr. Joe Burns
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21 Ms. Lily Waltman
22 Mrs. Stephanie Walters
24 Mr. Jeff Weill
24 Turner Davison
24 Ms. Mary Louise Shaw
25 Mr. Paul Gribas
25 John Williams
27 Henry Williams
29 Mr. Alex Guidry
29 Mr. Trey Waltman
30 Mr. Dave White |
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Covenant Presbyterian Ministry Staff
Senior Pastor, Dr. Joshua M. Cole
Associate Pastor, Rev. Andrew N. Mills
Director of Music Ministries, Dr. Stephen Sachs
Music Ministries Assistant, Carolyn Sachs
Director of Nursery, Cookie Hughes
Interim Director of Children's Ministries, Lisa Ireland
Ministry Intern,
Lizzy Rhett
Administrative Assistant, Missy Wyatt
Facilities Manager, Bobby Hansford
Business Manager, Paul McDade
Covenant Presbyterian Preschool
Director, Holly Clark
Administrative Assistant, Shelle Abraham
Financial Manager, Amy Turner
Active Elders
2018: Jeff Almand, Christine Polk, Trey Weir
2019: Mike Wallace, Roy Furrh, Steve Ray, Clay Lewis
2020: Richard Coker, Ashley Hollowell, Chris Waddell, Jim Weems
Active Deacons
2018: Frank Hadden, Doyle Hays, Carson Hughes, Sara Kimmel, Linda Nix
2019: Dan Brady, Brian Holt, Daniel Walters,
Chad Williams
2020: Timothy Clark, Dave Davison, Lain Hughes, Mary Lohrenz
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