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Catch-up!
The snow came and it was beautiful. My question is: Why can it not snow on Tuesday? I am a pastor. Snow on weekends messes with my mind. I love Sundays. I love going to church. I love seeing people in Bible study and worship. read more...
Single Again?
Ladies’ Ministry presents A Valentine Sweetheart Dinner -- inviting all widows and divorcees to an afternoon of food, fun, and friendship on February 14, at 4:00 PM at the home of Darlene Bouch. To sign up and get directions, contact Pastor Krista at k.darcus@covenantchurch.net or 434-326-5214.
The Debt
is a contemporary musical drama to be performed by our Fine Arts Ministry on Palm Sunday, March 28th, in both 8:30 & 10:45 am services. In addition to our choir, we need 15-20 people for the drama portion. Most are non-speaking roles. Drama rehearsals will be on Monday nights, starting February 8th, in the OT Sanctuary. Please contact Pastor Tim Sersen at t.sersen@covenantchurch.net or 434-964-6804.
Ministry 411
is underway! Find out where you can make a difference! There will be booths set-up in the lobby for you to visit and get information about ministries that interest you. As you visit a booth you will receive a ticket for a drawing at the end of the month. Visit all the booths and receive a ticket for each visit. You may ask any volunteer wearing an "Ask ME What I Do" badge about their ministry. Enquire, ask, GET the 411 on all the ways you can INVEST in the KINGDOM of our LORD!
Kids Day in Big Church
has been rescheduled to February 21st.
Ladies Ministry Presents
Covenant Girlfriends Spa La La La -- in the Café, February 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come for a time of fun and pampering – free facials and manicures. Refreshments: Please bring something for our brunch. All foods must be red, white, or pink or have those colors on or in them. If you need childcare: Contact Patsy Dickinson at 434-962-3874 or Patsyannn@gmail.com. All ladies invited; bring a friend!
Child Dedication
is scheduled for Sunday, February 14th during the 10:45 service. Please contact Pastor Angela Raker at a.raker@covenantchurch.net or call 434-326-5207 if you would like your child to participate.
2010 Mission Conference
CHANGE OF DATE---Mark Your Calendar! Our annual mission conference will be March 17-21 this year. Please mark your calendar and pray that this will be an outstanding weekend doing much good for the Kingdom!
High School Small Group
We have begun a small group ministry for High School students on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:45pm. We are in need of a few more adult volunteers especially a woman to lead the girls group. This is a great opportunity to impact our young people on a weekly basis. If interested, please contact Pastor Tim Sersen at 434-964-6804 or t.sersen@covenantchurch.net.
The NINE
The NINE sessions of special training for men will begin in February on the 4th Saturday. We will convene at 9 AM and complete by 10 AM. Please go by the information booth in the lobby this Sunday for a brochure of this special training.
Men's Retreat
The Covenant Men's retreat will be April 30th - May 1st at Graves Mountain Lodge. The cost is $105 per man, including meals. The $50 deposit is due by March 1. Sign up sheets and informational flyers are in the lobby. Bring a friend and sign up early to reserve your spot. Questions? Contact Emanuel Brown at 434-227-0348.
Be a Voice for Life
Do you have a passion for life and see every unborn child as a gift from God? Have you wanted to share God's love with someone in crisis? Every day women, teens, and young men walk into our Pregnancy Centers needing a caring person to talk to. If you can listen, you can counsel. Our counseling training classes run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the nights below. There is a $25 fee to cover materials. Is God speaking to you at this time to join the Pregnancy Centers' ministry? There is great joy and blessing in serving others! Call Anna today at 434-220-3777 to sign up! We are also in need of receptionists and Spanish speakers! You only need to commit to a few hours each week.
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Covenant Church
Covenant Church is located in Charlottesville, VA, between the flatlands of the east coast and the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Charlottesville is home to the nationally acclaimed University of Virginia, which was founded in 1819 by then-Charlottesville-resident Thomas Jefferson. Enrolling several thousand undergraduate, graduate, and professional students each year, the University of Virginia ensures cultural enrichment of the city by hosting many events.
Less than two hours from our Nation's Capitol, Covenant Church enjoys a rich cultural and ethnic diversity. Many countries and people groups are represented throughout our congregation. Each individual and culture coming together in spirit and truth to worship the one True and Holy God.
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