Covenant's Learning Communities and Activities
To enquire about any of the activities listed below, please contact the church office at 598-0800.

Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
Worship
We gather in the Worship Room on the lower level for worship. Nursery is provided for children age 3 and under.
Children's Church
Our children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to attend an age-appropriate worship time. They join us in worship first, and participate in a children's sermon before leaving for this activity.

Sundays at 10:45 a.m.
For Children
Nursery is provided for children age 3 and under.
We have fun, interactive classes for children up through 5th grade.
For Middle School and High School
Our students meet together for worship, friendship and growing in Christ.
MS meets in Room 208/209.
HS is in the Family Room.
For Adults
Hospice Info Class: A four week series on hospice care, advance directives, grieving and care-giving. We begin on Feb. 7 at 10:45 a.m. in Roomk 202. This class is coordinated by Covenant's Prayer Ministries and Rev. Cathy Eskew.
LIFE: A class centered around daily, practical application of God's word, led by Mike O'Rear and Wayne Yenne. We meet in the Fireside Room.
Lectio Divina: A thoughtful time of listening and praying through God's word in the office of our Associate Pastor, Cathy Eskew. We're led by Mike & Beth Royal.
Roundtables: We meet to consider where we can find the intersection between Christianity and contemporary culture. We are in the Worship Room and are coordinated by Paul Berry and Jeff Kintner.

Sundays at 12 noon
For College/Career/Young Adult
Lunch: We gather at the Welcome Desk in the atrium on Sundays at 12 noon to head out together for lunch. Eric Bergland coordinates this group.

For Women Midweek
Mondays
Book of the Month Club: We meet on the last Monday of the month in members' homes or at a coffee shop. Contact the church office for more info. Our book for December is Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver. Our discussion of this book will take place on January 25, 2010.
GraceFULL Quilters: Covenant’s quilt ministry makes gifts for people in special need as well as working on their own projects. We’ll be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. If quilting is your passion or you are learning and would like to work with friends, this is the group for you.
Tuesdays
Soul Care is our multigenerational study for women that meets on Tursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. We ask that you commit to either the morning or evening group so that there is encouragement and support through stable group relationships! We will focus on developing a stronger relationship with Christ by exploring the ways we live out the spiritual, physical and emotional aspects of our lives, and you may join us for the whole semester or by the topic that interests you. Childcare is provided by reservation for the Tuesday morning group with the church office.. We begin again the week of January 20.
Thursdays
Beth Moore Bible Study: "Esther". There is laughter, sharing, and prayer; childcare is provided by reservation with the church office. We are in Room 208/209 and begin at 9:00 a.m. Our group will recommence on January 7.
First Place 4 Health: FP4H is a great way to become healthy, lose weight and gain balance. There’s Bible study and prayer, teaching, and support in small groups. We meet in Room 107/109 at 9:00 a.m., starting on January 7. Please contact the church office to sign up ad reserve childcare.
Fridays
Scrapbooking/Crafts: Women will be scrapbooking again in Room 208/209 from 6:30 p.m. – midnight. Bring your projects, friends, food/drink and come to work, talk and laugh. January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16 and May 14.
Mommies' Play Group: Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for a time of play for kids and conversation and laughter for moms. It's on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Call the church office for the venue.
Women's Fellowship Night: Come to Room 208/209 on the first Friday of the month for table games and friendship from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

For Men Midweek
Tuesdays
Old Guys' Breakfast: Not just for "old guys", this group meets at IHOP on N. Academy at 7:00 a.m. Come for laughter, discussion and prayer.
Wednesdays
Men2Men: 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. Gather for conversation, prayer on matters related to our lives and interaction that becomes lively! Coffee and Panera pastries are served and we're in Room 208/209.
Thursdays
Breakfast without Dave meets at Panera at the Shops at Briargate at 6:30 a.m. This men's breakfast group enjoys study and fellowship together, and now it does not matter if your name is not Dave!
Men2Men II meets from 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. We're in Room 208/209 and this is a great opportunity for those who cannot make it in the morning!

For Middle and High School Midweek
Wednesdays
The Forge: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. This is our mid-week gathering for middle and high schoolers, who meet for worship, fellowship and study. Our middle and high schoolers meet in the Family Room downstairs. We're led by our Director of Student Ministries, Brian Van Eps. Check out our website at www.covenantstudentministries.org.

Other Opportunities
Home Groups
Covenant's home groups usually meet weekly or every two weeks for fellowship, Bible study, prayer and friendship. Each group has its own unique personality. For more information or to join or start a group, contact Rev. Jeff Kintner, 598-0800.
Prayer Ministries
Prayer Network: A committed group of prayer allies who pray confidentially for immediate needs.
Pray Now: Our weekly prayer update in the Sunday bulletin.
Contact: For more information or to request prayer, contact the church office, 598-0800.