MINISTRIES
The word ministry means service. It shares a common root with the word minus, so it might be helpful to think of ministry as service to others from below rather than as leadership from above. Ministry at Covenant is coordinated by six teams led by elders and three teams led by deacons. It changes quickly based on need, so we will not spell out every detail on this page. All teams are open to anyone who feels like they may be called to serve.
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MINISTRY TEAMS
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Between the preschool, community groups, mission projects, small groups, weekly worship, and continuous playground use, it is a lot of work to maintain our property.
Elders:
Mary McCarter, Chair
Dalton Cooper
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
It is important that members of the congregation eat together, have fellowship activities, and enjoy our community. This team organizes these opportunities, including Wednesday evening meals, men's lunch, Silver Saints & Sinners, and young adult gatherings.
Elders:
Charlotte Ealick, Chair
Judy Grieve
EDUCATION
This team coordinates small groups, Sunday school, certain aspects of the preschool, ministry with children and youth, Presbyterian Women, and Wednesday night programming.
Elders:
Steve Bell, Chair
Jim Buckalew
MISSION
This team is outward-focused. They give benevolences from our budget to several worthy groups and foreign missionaries. They coordinate local projects and partnerships. They also work to reach out into our community and invite people to join us.
Elders:
Maria Rivera, Chair
Aubrey Moore
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability focuses on budgets for both the preschool and the church, finance, policies, and personnel.
Elders:
Susan Monk, Chair
Hubert van Tuyll
WORSHIP
This team is responsible for everything that happens inside the sanctuary. They focus on Sunday worship, special services, communion planning and preparation, ushering, the music program, and the concert series.
Elders:
William Davis, Chair
Chris Henry
ACTION TEAMS
MEALS TEAM
This group of deacons and volunteers brings meals to people in need and prepares food for families and guests for funerals and memorials services.
Deacons:
Sabina Widner, Chair
Phil Humphrey
Lindsay Kircher
PRAYER TEAM
This team leads our congregation in praying through the prayer request list in the bulletin every week and helps to enrich the prayer life of our congregation through education and special events.
Deacons:
Kathy Ordelt, Chair
Joyce Bowers
Linda-Jean Jay
VISITATION TEAM
This team visits those in the congregation who are no longer able to join us for worship on a regular basis. They also bring flowers from the Sunday morning arrangement with them.
Deacons:
Fred Gehle, Chair
Chuck Baldwin
Gail Baker
Ministry FAQ
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How do I contact the preschool? Click this link to go to the preschool website.
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When is youth group? Our regular youth activities are built around Sunday morning. Other youth events are communicated to the youth group via email and text. For more information, contact Katelyn Gordon Cooke.
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When is choir? We have several choirs. Click here to learn more.
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How do I request prayer? Contact the church office and they will connect you with our Deacons.
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What time is dinner on Wednesday? 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Fellowship programs are 6:15-7:00 p.m. Check the newletter/Friday email for more details.
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When do Presbyterian Women meet? Various PW Circles meet throughout the month. Contact the church office for more information.
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What Sunday school classes do you offer? We have classes for preschool, elementary, middle & high school youth, and two adult classes. All classes begin at 11:15 a.m.