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Courier Due Dates

The Courier is a once-a-month

free publication. (Dark in August and

one Winter Issue for December/

January)

Following issue will be as follows:

Articles for the JUNE 2018 ISSUE are due

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or by fax at (714) 998-5737.

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worship | updates

from pastor dennis “Prayer is for

Amateurs”

I love what Earl Palmer writes about prayer in his book, Prayer Between Friends – Cultivating our Friendship with God:

“Prayer is for amateurs: it is not an art form that has more power in it if the pray-er learns a language of relation-ship between ordinary human beings and the Lord of Life.” (1)

Whatever gave us the idea that prayer was for professionals? (Insert “ministers,” “priests” and “rabbis.”) And whoever had the idea that prayer required a special language that sounded like the “original” King James Version of the Bible?

Can you imagine the shock you would feel if you were a dad and your teenage son came up to you and asked:

“O great and benevolent father, hallowed and es-teemed, knower of all things, generous provider of my shelter and daily bread, author of family order and peace, kind and glorious ruler of the house, would you please lend me your car, if it be your will?”

I think if that happened to you, you would probably think your son was a bit weird and you’d suspect he was up to something questionable.

When we speak to our Heavenly Father in prayer, it should be as normal as a child speaks to his or her dad. Prayer is simply the language of relationship, the conversation between a child and a father -- whether it’s verbal or nonverbal, formal or in-formal, public or private. It does not require a special lan-guage, it doesn’t demand a certain place or a specific posture, and there are no special formulas. Furthermore, there isn’t a single topic “off limits.” As a child of God we can pray any-where, any time, any place, about anything. Anything!

A lady once asked G. Campbell Morgan, “Do you think we ought to pray about even the little things in life?” Dr. Morgan, in his typical British manner, replied, “Madam, can you think of anything in your life that is big to God?”

It’s amazing how many misconceptions there are about prayer. Here are just a few of the distorted approaches: (2)

The Aladdin’s Lamp Approach, which views God as a celestial genie. All you need to do is rub God the right way and He’ll grant you your wish.

The Spare Tire Approach, to be used only in emergencies.

The Blue Book Approach, which views God as a college profes-

sor who grades on the number of pages you fill in the book. The more words you use the more likely God is to respond.

The Monte Hall Approach: “God…let’s make a deal. If You an-swer my prayer, I’ll….”

The Stained Glass Approach, which requires “right” formulas and especially the “Thee’s” and “Thou’s” of Elizabethan Eng-lish.

And then there’s The Wrestling Match Approach, in which the pray-er forcefully reminds a reluctant God of His obligations and promises.

None of these approaches come anywhere close to what God intended. He wants to be in relationship with you and me. And he wants that relationship to be open and simple and honest.

Prayer is for amateurs -- which means all of us can participate!

Reverend Dennis L. Tarr, Interim Senior Pastor

(1) Earl F. Palmer, Prayer Between Friends – Cultivating our Friendship with God, Regent College Publishing, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1991, p. 111.

(2) Adapted from William Carr Peel, What God Does When Men Pray, NavPress, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1993..



services | financial | in memory

seek/find/remember

Jewelry Repair: If you have jewelry that needs to be repaired, re-strung, or would like a cus-tom order (I do everything but soldering). Please include your name and phone number with each repair item. (If you haven’t received your previ-ously repaired jewelry, please contact me so I can match the jewelry to the owner.) Please call Ardiss Laughery at (714) 827-1139.

Realtor Services: Tricia Davies can help you with buying, selling, leasing. Contact: (714) 931-5321 | [email protected] (Berkshire-Hathaway Home Services)

Donna Carson-Bickham can help you with buying, selling, leasing Contact: 714.615.2085 or [email protected] (First Team)

Lee Walker can help you with buying, selling or appraisals. Contact: 714.744.1074 or [email protected]

Catering: Scones and More! Scones by the dozen (baked or ready-to-bake, choice of flavors), Tea sand-wiches, Mini Desserts, Large Desserts and catering services for intimate Tea Parties and Showers. Call Mary Lou Wilder at (714) 991-8046

Denotes new listing

SEEK & FIND GUIDE:

Write to [email protected] with your need or service and in-clude all pertinent information (contact name, phone number, e-mail if possible, line of business, etc.). If you are able to accommo-date a need or would like to respond to an ad, please contact the submitter directly for further details and information.

This page is meant simply to be a communication tool to help people in our church network on various needs. This page does not constitute an endorsement of any listing.

Covenant Presbyterian Church is not responsible for any ser-vices or requests for service. Once your need has been met, please write to [email protected] or call at 714-998-6650 x106 to keep this section current and effective.

Financial Report For the period ending

March 31, 2018

Attendance: (average)

MARCH | 232

APRIL | 260

Tithing: (average)

MARCH | $14,596.00

APRIL | $15,296.76

Inquiries: [email protected]

Current Month Year to Date

Revenue $ 68,021 $694,517

Expenses $ 72,879 $672,667

Net ($ 4,858 ) $ 21,850


Revenue $ 68,021 $694,517

Budget $ 81, 000 $729,000

Net ($12,979) ($34,483)


Expenses $ 72,879 $672,667

Budget $ 81,000 $729,000

Net $ (8,121) ($ 56,333)

REVENUE TO BUDGET

EXPENSES TO BUDGET

STEWARDSHIP

IN LOVING MEMORY

BOB FLORES



ALL CHURCH STUDY “Growing Young Series” St. Andrew’s Hall | 7pm Last Tuesday of each month

Books available | $11 in church office Info: [email protected] | 714.998.6650 (Martha)

NEXT MEETING | May 29

In a culture chock-full of dwindling congregations, in large part due to an increas-ing number of disengaged young people, how can our church pursue and cultivate a vibrant future? This study offers a strat-egy we can use to involve and retain teenagers and young adults in Growing Young: 6 Essential Strategies to Help Young Peo-ple Discover and Love Your Church. At Covenant, the younger generation is vital to our growth and future of reaching people for Christ. As we mature, we are able to mentor, give wisdom and nurture this next generation to know, love, grow and have

a relationship with Christ. Be a part of the journey!

FAITHBUILDERS “Faith” by Paul Tripp

Heritage Lounge | 7pm Refreshments/study/adults with college + kids

Shepherd: Joann King: [email protected]

MEETS | May 11 & 25

We all know that the Bible defines faith as "the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen" - but do we know how to live by faith in the

street-level situations and relationships of our daily Christianity?

PRECEPTS “Sermon on the Mount | How Can I Be Blessed?”

Thursdays | 9:30am | Heritage Lounge 10 weeks | $25 workbook/video (scholarships available)

Sally Harrington | [email protected] | 714.624.5327

MEETS | THURSDAYS

Faith that does not compromise is promised a reward in the world to come, and also a life free from anxiety in this world. Get a deeper understanding of the fruit

and security that come with righteousness in the life of a true believer. You'll never look at the Beatitudes the same way again!We invite you to attend this new Precepts Study and Video sessions by Kay Arthur, along with group discussions, led by Sally Harrington. We will study verse by verse Matthew 4-7.

WOMEN’S SUMMER STUDY “Rooted” by Lara Williams | Led by Colleen Truckey

Wednesdays | 10am | Heritage Lounge 6-week study of Ephesians | Book suggested | Contact Chris for book details.

Chris Franzen | 714.983.7471 | [email protected]

BEGINS | MAY 16

Rooted offers study participants the opportunity to experience the transforma-tive power of love as revealed in the Book of Ephesians. Written in an easy-to-use

format, the conversational style and questions help participants uncover the daily significance in their life of God's love coming down. Participants will be inspired to let God's love flow out of them in fresh, new, and authentic ways to a broken world--even to those people who sometimes may be difficult to love.

this month study highlights

grow and learn



new to covenant

welcome to covp

share your stories, your talents, your gifts

testify

At Covenant, we desire to extend the knowledge and benefits of Christ to the people and places God has given us… we have

heard this and seen it a millions times at church… however… what does it mean?

It means, we share about Him through others, we take the precious opportunity to share our stories of faith and strength, weakness, insecurity, love, real life with others and testify how God has been there for us… even and especially through the

rough and embarrassing times. To share your story, contact Tricia Davies at [email protected].

WELCOME TO

covenant

DISCOVER COVENANT: Start from the beginning…

1. FILL OUT A CONNECT CARD

2. TURN IT IN FOR A GIFT

3. ATTEND COVENANT 101 This introductory class is a great way to get to know

about Covenant as a church, membership, and bap-tism. The class is led by our Pastoral Staff. Light meal

served. For next session call Martha at 714.998.6650.

COME AS YOU ARE… dress as you like, worship

with your hearts, rejoice...be YOU!

Pastoral Search Team: (PST)

Submitted by Josh Van Den Berg & PST Team

During the month of April, the Pastoral Search Team conducted Skype video interviews, reference checks, and listened to online sermons for our top three candidates. After the interviews and fur-ther discussion, we ranked the candidates 1,2,3. Our next step is to conduct an in-person inter-view with our top ranking candidate in May according to the EPC guidelines interview process. Please continue to pray for the PST and all three of the candidates and their families.

-Josh Van Den Berg and your 2018 PST

PST PRAYER MEETINGS | SUNDAYS | 2PM | HERITAGE LOUNGE

For more information about this group please reach out to the church office (714) 998.6650 or [email protected].



sermon series | sundays | growth

worship

WORSHIP SCHEDULE 5/06|The Narrow Way

Matthew 7: 13-20

How to detect the lies of our world. The importance of entering the narrow gate and of watching out for those who teach otherwise. This is a Communion Sunday.

5/07|Makin the Choice of a Lifetime Matthew 7: 21-29

Understanding the radical choice between obedience and disobedience and how Jesus calls us to an unconditional commitment of mind, will and life to his teaching. The foolish and the wise, the sand and the rock – to the casual observer the houses look the same but their difference is in the foundations which are not seen. On what foundation is your life built?

5/20|Pentecost Sunday Acts 2: 1-21

A festival service with the voice of many languages as the Holy Spirit fell on the 120 persons gathered in the Upper Room and the church was born.

Sermons Online at

covp.org

SERMON SERIES | PASTOR DENNIS

SUNDAY FOUNDATIONS CLASSES

God’s Positioning System (GPS) Sundays / 9am / Heritage Lounge Elder John Beauman / college +

Gospel Love Sundays / 9am / Sanctuary Bride’s Room Elder Steve Morris / high school+

Verse-By-Verse Sundays / 9am / Chapel “Book of Ruth” David Ash / college +

WELCOME TEAM

“New connections made every Sunday! ”

SIGN-UP ON SUNDAYS AT THE KIOSK

contact Tricia: [email protected]

Imagine you are expecting guests at your home… you desire them to feel welcome,

comfortable and at “Home.”That is our goal at Covenant. We will be holding informational sessions to help you feel

comfortable with welcoming people of all ages and connecting them with other people and activities.

COVENANT 101

“Learn more about faith, baptism, and

COVP membership.”

REGISTER at 714.998.6650 or at

[email protected] with Martha.



HIS MEN FELLOWSHIP luncheon/program

Douglas Westfall “The Wreck of the Titanic”

Thursday, May 10 11:30am | St. Andrew’s Hall | $5 lunch

Donations taken at the door.

Wayne Slaven | [email protected]

or 714.363.3027

Our speaker is Douglas Westfall, NOTED HISTORIAN, AUTHOR,

SPEAKER,AND PUBLISHER of over 100 books.

Sailing first class on the Titanic with family, a young man survives alone, and tells of the heroic efforts of the Captain and the crew.

A graphic and thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest floating pal-ace ever built, carrying down to watery graves more than 1,500 souls. Read over 50 first person accounts, view the photographs and drawings of the times, and see the list of the dead.

This is a reproduction issue from 1912. Nearly a century ago, the great American-owned steamship Titanic, sank on it's maiden voyage from

England to America. With severe damage, insufficient lifeboats, and no help on the horizon, the great ship sank in a matter of hours taking well more than half of the 2,200 people to the bottom. Only rescue in the early morning hours saved the survivors. The largest ship in the world, The Titanic, sank off the coast of Nova Scotia in the early morning of April 15th, 1912. Less than 700 survivors were picked up the next day by the HMS Carpathia, the only one of six ships in the area to come to their rescue.

10/12-14, 2018

MEN’S RETREAT | Ironwood Save the Date | Sign-up in June



new studies | fellowship connect

Enjoy a super-fun day beginning with a delicious lunch, warm fellowship, opportunity baskets,

and special entertainment by LIFEsong vocal ensemble from Vanguard University.

The Women’s Fellowship invites all women and children to join them and enjoy the musical talent of the LIFEsong ensemble

from Vanguard University of Southern California who will entertain us at our annual Spring Fling Luncheon. LIFEsong is a pre-

mier PR group that features eight beautiful voices dedicated to touching lives through excellent music and worship ministry,

and travels to local churches, schools, community events and recreating events for the university. This is an outstanding stu-

dent-led ensemble, with Joshua Martin as the student director, and Joni Y. Prado, DMA, Associate Professor of Music, as the

faculty advisor.

The LIFEsong ensemble typically sings contemporary Christian songs and worship music, and also sings secular music from

Broadway musicals and some pop tunes. They are very versatile, so we are in for a wonderful musical treat.

Also, one of the highlights of the day is the chance to win one of the Opportunity Baskets, and there will be many to choose

from.

You are guaranteed to enjoy a delightful day with warm fellowship, delicious food, and a harmonious experience with fabulous

entertainment by the LIFEsong ensemble.

Tickets on sale - May 6 and 13.

Adults $10, Child $5

Tickets on sale - April 8 & 15 | $5 each

Nursery care provided upon request.

Please bring lunch for your child(ren).



Session Updates by Elder Doug Bickham

On behalf of Session, thank you for your continued prayers and feedback. We appreciate the many emails we have received from the congregation sharing your thoughts, ideas and con-cerns. Please feel free to continue to email us at [email protected].

On April 24 we continued our discussion from the book Grow-ing Young by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin. The focus this month was Chapter 6 on “Prioritize Young People (and Families) Everywhere,” which discussed the importance of prioritizing young people and families in the church not just in terms of programs and resources but also in building rela-tionships.

If you see a young person or family on Sunday morning do you welcome them and make them feel like they are truly a part of our church “family”? What if they have long hair (or short hair) or tattoos or are wearing a hat, shorts and a T-shirt? Are you willing to set aside some of your own prejudices and wor-ship preferences for the sake of reaching young people for Christ? Do you try to develop relationships with younger members of our congregation? These are all important ques-tions to ask ourselves if we as a church are going to make reaching a younger generation a priority.

To learn more about “growing young” we encourage everyone in the congregation to participate in this study as we seek God’s direction on how we as a church can better connect and retain young people. The next study session will be on Tues-day, May 29, at 7pm in St. Andrew’s Hall. If you would like to purchase the book please contact Martha in the church office at [email protected], or 714.998.6650.

Please continue to lift-up in prayer our Pastoral Search Team as they search for a new Senior Pastor. Please also pray that God will reveal to us the new shepherd which he has already chosen to lead Covenant in the future.

Finally, please pray for Pastor Dennis and the rest of our won-derful staff as they continue to serve us, encourage us and support us during this transition period. And please continue to pray that God will give Session unity, guidance and wisdom as we lead Covenant through this transitional period.

On behalf of Session, our prayer is that Covenant will be widely known for extending the knowledge and benefits of Christ to the people and places that God has given us.

NOMINATING Oversees soliciting and screening of

candidates for Elder, Deacon, Deaconess and School Board. Elder: Peter Hill

ADMINISTRATION Oversees church staff and business

operations. Elder: Doug Bickham, Everett Geis

Staff: Billy Archie, Director of Ministries

Martha Martin, Church Administrator

COMMUNICATIONS Oversees internal and external church

communication/print/digital. Elders: Doug Bickham

Staff: Tricia Davies, Communications Director/

Hospitality

SCHOOL | EDUCATION Oversees Covenant Christian School

operations. Elders:

Jim Bright, Rick O’Connor

CHILDREN | YOUTH | FAMILY Oversees youth ministry programs and

Wednesdaysnight programs Elder: John Davies, Tom Gudvangen

Staff: Lisa Ygual, Children’s Ministry Director

Jacob Rice, SOMA Youth Director Gina Campos, COVP KIDS Coordinator/

Nursery Coordinator

MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT & DISCIPLESHIP

Oversees small groups, adult education and spiritual growth programs.

Elders: Peter Hill, John Hayes

Teaching Elder: Pastor Dennis Tarr

FINANCE | STEWARDSHIP Oversees church finances.

Elders: Lewis Pearmain, Rick O’Connor.

MISSIONS | OUTREACH Oversees church support to mission

programs. Elder: John Davies Staff: New position

WORSHIP Oversees worship service activities.

Elders: Larry Kurtz, Don Shay, Lewis Pearmain

Teaching Elder: Pastor Dennis Tarr Staff: Darren Huntting, Music Ministry

Director

session and staff assignments

covp teamwork

All comments must include name for consideration. Thank you!

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



kids-college covp youth +++

sundays

FIRST STEP | COVP KIDS CHECK-IN Come to the Welcome Center by the parking lot to check your kids in to their Sunday School Classes.

FAMILY DEVOTIONS Infant + We encourage all families to participate in this short, kid-friendly "children's sermon" together.

COVP KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL Preschool-5th grade

Theme: “HONESTY” - Honesty is choosing to be

truthful in whatever you say and do. The children are escorted to their respective “age-stage” classes. Lisa Ygual | [email protected]

wednesdays

COVP KIDS c-o-n-n-e-c-t Preschool-5th grade | 6:45pm

Theme: “HONESTY” - Honesty is choosing to be

truthful in whatever you say and do.

This interactive night of learning incorporates Bible lessons, fun, and fellowship with life application in faith and friend-ship.

Gina Campos | [email protected]

SOMA YOUTH GROUP

7pm | Wednesdays “The Book of Revelation” Series Youth Hall | 6th grade - high school

Jacob Rice | [email protected] Sign-up for Jacob’s e-updates at [email protected]

YOUNG ADULTS 7pm | Sundays

ages 18-33 Heritage Lounge single/searching/engaged/college/career

The Spirit is ALIVE in this group of young adults. Experience the relationships, support, faith and energy of other young adults in this crazy world we live in. Schedule may vary, please check Facebook for updates or Billy Archie | [email protected].

YO U TH C O N F I R M AT I ON

C L AS S E S | 5 t h g r a d e +

i n f o | ja co b r @co v p .o r g



music | the arts | drama the art of worship

COVP Music Ministry Darren Huntting, Music Director

[email protected]

COVP Choir 6th grade +

Thursdays | 7pm Sanctuary

Worship Team Thursdays | 6pm

Sanctuary

Handbell Choir Thursdays | 5:45pm Sanctuary 2nd Floor Erik Der, Conductor

Junior Choir Wednesdays | 6:30pm

age 4 - 5th grade Melinda Dorsman,

Director

COVP Drama Ministry all ages & levels

Seasonal Productions Joann King

Drama Ministry Director [email protected]

Handbell Ringers

Wanted! No experience necessary! Participate in worship in a group ensemble. This is a great way to praise the Lord and share your talents!

FREEDOM!

JULY 1 | 10:15AM

A musical salute to

American Liberty

Freedom is the most cherished of all Ameri-can principles. It is the dream that launched the birth of our nation, and the prayer we all hold for our children's future. It is the hope by which we live, and the cause for which so many have died. Freedom is, quite simply, who we are. Created by Deborah Craig-Claar and David T. Clydesdale, Freedom is a cross-generational musical that combines narrations with inspiring original numbers and patriotic favorites.

Led by Darren Huntting, Musical Director at Covenant, this choral worship experience will be spiritually fulfilling, participatory and engaging for all ages.

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND

NEIGHBORS TO CELEBRATE

FREEDOM!



BIBLE STUDIES:

Connect Group Study NEW STUDY TBD 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7pm, Heritage Lounge Shepherd: Raul Alarcon

Growing Young All Church Study MAY 29 Last Tuesdays, 7pm St. Andrew’s Hall | Led by Church Staff

CBS (Community Bible Study) DARK AFTER MAY 15 Tuesdays,6:50pm, Sanctuary Contact; Janice Kupratis [email protected]

CBS (Community Bible Study) DARK AFTER MAY 9 Wednesdays, 9am, Sanctuary Contact: Mary Saucerman [email protected]

Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:30am, St. A’s Annex $3 bfast donation We will be studying Hebrews and enjoying a great meal and fellowship. Shepherd: Wayne Slaven 714.776.2563 | [email protected]

Faithbuilders Bible Study 2nd and 4th Fridays, 7:30pm, Heritage Lounge | Adults/Seniors Shepherds: David & Joann King, [email protected]

IN TUNE Bible Study: (HOME) 4th Sunday, 6pm, Posey Residence Bible Study | Adults/Seniors Shepherds: Walt and Jan Posey [email protected]

Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 9:45am, Senior Center Shepherd: Sharon Beauman, 714.529.1446

Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, 10am, Heritage Lounge Shepherd: Chris Franzen, 714.983.7471 | [email protected] (book suggested)

Precepts Bible Study Thursdays, 9:30am, Heritage Lounge “Sermon on the Mount: How Can I Be Blessed? Shepherd: Sally Harrington, 714.624.5327 | [email protected]

FELLOWSHIP:

HIS MEN Fellowship MAY 10 Meets: second Thursdays, 11:30am St. Andrew’s Hall | $5 lunch/program Contact: Wayne Slaven [email protected]

Saturday AM Men’s Breakfast Second Saturday monthly / 8:00am St. Andrew’s Annex | FREE

Women’s Fellowship MAY 19 | Spring Fling Luncheon Meets: Third Thursdays, 11:30am St. Andrews’s Hall | $5 lunch/program Contact: Linda Davies [email protected]

TNT Fellowship Tour & Travel Group NEXT EVENT TBD Various dates and times. Local tours and national travel opportunities. All ages. Contact: Chris Franzen [email protected]

Pioneer Fellowship Groups Meets: Various days of the week at different locations. Contact the church office for more details. 714.998.6650

LIFE STAGE GROUPS:

Moms Group (Moms/Ladies w/ young children) MEETS VARIOUS TIMES Shepherd: Marilyn Hewlett, FREE /childcare provided/refreshments/devotions/games/mentorship/support For info: Marilyn | 714-547-2304

Game Gals Fellowship (Single Women/Widowed) 4th Friday, 7pm, Senior Center Shepherd: Elaine Fitzwater, 714.956.7124

SUNDAYS: FOUNDATIONS

God’s Positioning System (GPS) Sundays / 9am / Heritage Lounge Elder John Beauman / college +

Gospel Love Sundays / 9am / Sanctuary Bride’s Room Elder Steve Morris / high school+

Verse-By-Verse Sundays / 9am / Chapel “Study of Judges” David Ash / college +

MEN YOUTH FAMILY WOMEN ALL For further information on other Small Groups, visit covp.org

studies | small groups

covenant life

SMALL GROUPS CREATE

STRONG CONNECTIONS TO

GOD, OTHER CHRISTIANS,

AND HELP ESTABLISH AND

ENCOURAGE SPIRITUAL

AND BIBLICAL

STRENGTHENING AND

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.

If there is a small group

study you would like to

connect with or if yours isn’t

listed, please write to

[email protected]

and someone will get you in

touch with the Shepherd of

your group.



spiritual outreach events vbs 2018



Covenant Christian School ccs updates

5/01 BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN KICK OFF!

5/04 K8 Chapel ACSI Speech Meet

5/10 BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN FINALE &

IN-N-OUT! 6pm Preschool Mother’s Night

5/15 4th/5th Grade Riley’s Farm Field Trip

5/17 OPEN HOUSE & MODIFIED DAY;

K-8 dismissed at 11:40am; Preschool dismissed at 5pm

5/19 11am | CPC Women’s Spring Fling

5/21 6pm School Board Meeting

5/24 6pm Spring Concert

5/28 NO SCHOOL—MEMORIAL DAY

6/01 K8 Chapel May Cougar Character

Awards Volunteer Luncheon

6/04 Olympic Field Day Events

6/05 6pm PreK Graduation

6/06 9am 8th Grade Grad

9:30am PS Year End Picnic 10:30am K-7 Year End Awards

6/11 Summer Blast @ Summer Fun Begin! www.covschool.org

714.998.4852

We are all powered up and excited about our Castle Quest-themed Boosterthon Fun Run Fundraiser! We introduced this new, EXCITING, interactive fundraiser on May 1. Kids are going to love it! They are already intrigued by all of the decorations and fun touches they have encountered around the campus.

Our two-week Fun Run FUNdraiser Program will culminate in a Fun Run on May 10th. The greatest thing about this is that family and friends anywhere in the world can support our school by giving pledges toward the number of laps your students will run by donating online at funrun.com. Checks payable to CCS.

Not only does this promise to be a FUN program, but we’re so excited to raise funds for additional classroom, technology and campus improvements!



service| prayer | support

His mercy SUNDAYS

WELCOME TEAM Anyone with a heart to greet , welcome and

connect new guests and their families to life at Covenant.

Tricia Davies: [email protected]

USHER TEAM sunday worship | two months a year men, women, high school students

Mike Dedick | [email protected]

AV/TECH MINISTRY audio visual/lighting/media

Assist on Sundays and/or Wednesdays and/or with productions and special events

Tricia: [email protected] Billy: [email protected]

Jacob: [email protected]

SERVICE

SERVANT’S HEART NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS (women)

You are invited to join an amazing group of women known as those who work “behind the scenes” giving of their time and talents

serving the Lord.

DEACON’S HANDIWORK CREW All men of CPC

Second Saturday, 9am (after men’s breakfast) SIGN-UP AT THE KIOSK

PRAYER

COVP PRAYER CHAIN There are different ways to be a link:

Email, Phone and Focus Group. [email protected]

SUPPORT

HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP BY APPOINTMENT

This group will help you overcome your health obstacles and rejoice in health.

Bob & Joyce Dodson: 714.777.4244 [email protected]

PASTORAL COUNSELING Marriage and Family.

Please contact the church office 714.998.6650 for an appointment.

GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT Managing Grief and Support

Mondays | 5:45pm | Heritage Lounge Sally Harrington:

[email protected]

OUTREACH

HOMELESS MINISTRY Beatitudes Church

First Sundays | 6:45am-8:45am at the lunch tables

Cooking breakfast for the homeless community church, serve coffee, donuts,

pray, sing Steve Morris :

[email protected]

COVENANT QUILTERS Wednesdays | 9am | Senior Center

Elaine: 714.956.7124

KNOTTY KNITTERS 2nd Saturday | 1-4:30pm| Senior Center

Knit, crochet, teaching. Make blankets and hats for babies and vets.

Gay Gomez: 714.997.1652

MEALS MINISTRY meal service | cooking | delivery Tuesday evenings in the kitchen

Martha Martin: [email protected]

SHUT IN MINISTRY meal delivery | home check in

FOR OTHER SERVING & MERCY

OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

MARTHA MARTIN,

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR

[email protected]

Mondays : 5:45pm-8pm

Heritage Lounge

Grief Share is a special weekly support and study group for people grieving the

death of someone close. It's a place where you can be around people who

understand how you feel and the pain of your loss.

Shepherd: Sally Harrington

For info: [email protected]

714.624.5327

Homeless Outreach Beatitudes Church First Sundays 6:45am-8:45am at the lunch tables

Anyone with a heart for outreach to the local community. Meet to help serve coffee, donuts, pray and sing with the beatitudes church at lunch tables. Assist with cooking breakfast.

More info: Steve Morris [email protected]

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