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Christ
Centered -- Family Friendly -- Relational
9:00 AM Worship Service (Nursery
Available)
10:30 AM Sunday School for all ages (Nursery
Available)
And
he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists,
the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints
for the work of ministry, for building up the
body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity
of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son
of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of
the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that
we may no longer be children, tossed to and
fro by the waves and carried about by every
wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness
in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth
in love, we are to grow up in every way into
him who is the head, into Christ, from whom
the whole body, joined and held together by
every joint with which it is equipped, when
each part is working properly, makes the body
grow so that it builds itself up in love. (Ephesians
4:11-16)
Adult Sunday
School
During the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
we have two adult Sunday School courses. During
June and July summer we explore various topics
or have other creative options; and during August
we have all-family Sunday School focusing on
the missions work of Christ’s Church.
In each quarter one of the courses focuses on
practical theology, and one on Bible study or
more academic theology. In the Winter quarter
our practical theology class is related to child-rearing.
Membership
Classes
At least twice a year we have weekend membership
classes, focusing on the basics of the historic
Christian for those who desire to pursue membership
at Covenant Church, inquire about that, or simply
want a refresher course.
Leadership
and Officer Training Classes
At least once a year we have an officer training/leadership
class, focusing on the doctrinal standards of
Covenant Church for potential leaders or church
officers. Format varies.
Small
Groups:
Position and Prepare God's People for Outreach
Build Community.
Develop Leadership.
Discern Each Person's Gifts & Place in God's
Plan.
Enable Communication.
A word about
small groups:
There's a bumper sticker these days which says,
Think globally; act locally; it really expresses
what a small group is all about. A small group
lets you grasp the big picture (global), and
it lets you apply that in your life (local).
Some food
for thought:
What does knowing Jesus mean to you?
In your relation to other people?
What will God do in and through you for others?
What will he do through others for and in you?
Think Globally = the whole body;
Act Locally = a small group to be involved with.
We hope you consider one soon!
Small Groups
are:
Relationships and friendships are key to Life
Groups.
Groups of 8-12 people that offer Bible study,
encouragement, and hope for all.
Participants share or just listen and learn
how to trust Christ in their daily lives.
Life Groups are usually open to visitors and
meet at homes throughout the area.
See under Ministries
for information about each of our Small Groups
Spring Community
Work Day- The Spring Community Work
Day is typically held the second weekend in
May and is a day in which we as a body of Christ
can practically display his love for us by helping
those in our community with outdoor or indoor
clean-up jobs.
Church Picnic
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Our church picnic is a great time filled with
good eats, good fun and good fellowship.
Fall Fest
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Deacons
Mike Maiolie, Ted Tatham, and Bill Tuscher.
They are responsible to assist the congregation
in caring for one another out of the love that
we have in Christ. They are happy to help steer
you in the right direction, to receive the kind
of help that brings glory to the Lord.
Household
Needs
Food, childcare, transportation, and other practical
helps are provided during times of emergency
or illness. Please email
for further information.
Crisis Pregnancy
Issues
Lifeline of Berks County -- counseling and support
for crisis pregnancies, Spanish speaking counselors.
Mercy
Crisis Pregnancy Center -- 105 S. 5th St,
Reading, PA 19602; 610-376-3949
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