Round Up the Posse: Join the VBS Trail Crew!

Imagine a week where our young buckaroos don’t just hear tales of Jesus’ love, but actually learn how to live out that love on the open range through everything they do. This year, we’re heading out on the open range for “Trailblazer Kids”. We are fixing to have the biggest herd of kids we’ve ever seen this year, and we’re looking for some bold pioneers to help lead the way!

Whether you’re a master at stirrin’ up grub in the kitchen or you’ve got a heart for leading a small group of scouts through the wilderness, there is a perfect spot for you at the homestead. It takes a whole village to make this happen, and we’d be honored to have you ride along with us as we help these kids connect with the ultimate Trailblazer.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10

🗓️ Volunteer Registration: April 12 – May 10

🗓️ Volunteer Training Meeting (Mandatory): May 17 at 5:00 PM

🗓️ VBS Volunteer Schedule: June 1–4 (Monday–Thursday)

⏰ VBS Volunteer Hours: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🤝 Opportunities: Group Leaders (aka Trail Guides), Food Prep, and more!

A Note for the Trail Crew:

We’ve got plenty of ways to get involved, so don’t be shy! We’ll have a hot meal waiting for all our volunteers and attendees each night of VBS, and we’ve even got childcare covered for any little ones too young to join the VBS fun while you’re serving. If you have any questions as you’re gearin’ up, just reach out to Leanne Howell at 706-438-1288 or leanne@covenantparkchurch.org.

Grab your hat and join the crew!

Covenant Park Quarterly Business Meeting

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to keep our church running smoothly? We’d love for you to join us in the student ministry room between morning services at 10:20 AM to get the inside scoop on our quarterly finances and all the exciting things happening around the church. This is our chance to stay in the loop, see how we are growing together, and ask any questions you might have.

We believe that being good stewards of what God has given us is a team effort, and your voice is a part of that journey! Since this meeting happens right between services while our Treehouse and Sprouts volunteer teams are resetting the classrooms, please plan to have your kids join you in the student ministry room. Whether you’re a long-time member or just curious about how things work at Covenant Park, grab a seat and join the conversation as we look at how your generosity is making a real impact.

• 🗓️ Date: Sunday, April 26

• ⏰ Time: 10:20 AM

• 📍 Location: Student Ministry Room

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” — Matthew 25:21

Come grab a seat and help us dream about what’s next!

Love in Action: Wrapping Our Arms Around Foster Families

Scripture tells us, “let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:18). That’s exactly what our new Love in Action initiative is all about! We know that fostering is an incredible, yet demanding journey, and we want to come alongside the foster families within our own church family to remind them that they have a village behind them.

Each month, we’ll be coordinating a specific way to bless these families—whether it’s providing a meal (because who really wants to cook every night?), a fun activity pack, or a gift card. Participation is super simple: check the sign-up list for the month’s needs, pick an item, and drop it off in the designated basket in the lobby or hand it directly to Jennifer Farnam. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus together!

❤️ What: Monthly Support for Foster Families

📅 Frequency: Monthly

📍 Drop-off Location: Basket in the Lobby or give to Jennifer Farnam

💻 Sign Up: Click Here to View April Needs

❓Questions: Contact Jennifer Farnam at jafarnam0416@gmail.com or (678) 591-3982

Click the link above to see what is needed this month and sign up!

Monthly Initiatives:

• February – Hot chocolate and chocolate covered pretzel basket
• March – Date Night at CPC for Families 4 Families – volunteers needed
• April – Taco night meal bag
• May – Foster parent month – cards of encouragement
• June – Snack basket
• July – Imagine That gift cards
• August – Visa gift cards to help with back to school supplies
• September – Spaghetti meal bag
• October – Popcorn and games
• November – Gingerbread house kids
• December – CPC Angel Tree

You are invited to Celebrate Easter Weekend at CPC!

Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and incredible joy, and we can’t wait to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with you! Whether you are looking for a quiet moment of reflection, a fun morning for your little ones, or a powerful worship experience for the whole family, there is a place for you here at Covenant Park Church.

We’ve put together a full weekend of activities designed to help you connect with God and our community. From the solemn beauty of Good Friday to the excitement of our massive Saturday egg hunt and the triumphant celebration of Easter Sunday, we invite you to be part of every moment as we honor what Jesus has done for us.

Stations of the Cross: A Good Friday Pilgrimage

Experience a meaningful, self-guided journey through the sanctuary. We’ve prepared art stations, scripture readings, and prayer prompts to help you reflect on the power of the cross and prepare your heart for the joy of Easter morning.

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” — Isaiah 53:5

🗓️ Date: Friday, April 3

⏰ Times: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Covenant Park Church Sanctuary

🔍 Click to learn more

Spend a quiet moment with the Lord this Friday.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Bring the kids and a basket for a morning of pure fun! Children from infancy through 5th grade will love hunting for thousands of eggs and snapping photos with the Easter Bunny. We’ll keep the celebration going afterward with a casual hotdog fellowship on the lawn.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 4

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM

📍 Location: Covenant Park Church Back Lawn

💰 Cost: Free

🔍 Click to learn more

Grab your baskets and join the fun!

Easter Sunday Services

Join us for the best day of the year as we celebrate the resurrection! We have three opportunities to worship together, including a special sunrise service and two morning worship services where our children’s environments (Sprouts and Treehouse) will be open for your little ones.

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” — Matthew 28:6

🗓️ Date: Sunday, April 5

⏰ Sunrise Service: 6:45 AM

⏰ Worship Services: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

📍 Location: Covenant Park Church

🔍 Click to learn more

Come celebrate the Risen King with us!

Help Us Prep for the Egg Hunt!

Easter is almost here, and we can’t wait to see our church grounds filled with laughter and excitement! To make our community egg hunt a success, we need your help to fill thousands of eggs with treats and surprises for the kids. It’s such a simple way to share a little “springtime joy” and show our neighbors the love of Jesus through a morning of pure fun.

Whether you’re a pro at snapping plastic eggs shut or just looking for a way to get the whole family involved in serving, we would love your help! Just grab some plastic eggs and fill them with stickers, bouncy balls, or your favorite non-chocolate candies—we want to avoid a melty mess in the Georgia sun! Drop them off in the designated bins in the foyer or K–5th grade students may bring their filled eggs to the Treehouse on Sunday mornings to receive extra Bible Bucks.

🗓️ Donation Dates: March 8 – March 29

📍 Drop-off Location: Bins in the Church Foyer or K-5th bring to Treehouse

🍬 What to Bring: Pre-filled plastic eggs (No chocolate, please!)

🐰 Save the Date: Easter Egg Hunt — April 4 at 11:00 AM

Summer Adventures Await at North Georgia Christian Camp!

Summer is calling, and we are ready for the best weeks of the year! We are incredibly blessed to partner with North Georgia Christian Camp (NGCC) to offer a summer experience where your kids can disconnect from the world and reconnect with God. We are also thrilled to have our own staff leading the way this year: CPC Children’s Director Leanne Howell and her husband Ty will be the Deans for Middler 2 Camp, and Blake Stinnett will be the Dean for Teener 1 Camp!

📅 Public Registration Opens: February 1

📍 Location: North Georgia Christian Camp, Clarksville, GA

BUDDY CAMP (Rising K – 3rd Graders)

• Buddy Camp 1: May 29 – 30 FULL – waitlist only

• Buddy Camp 2: June 26 – 27

• 💸 Cost: $120

• 📧 Contact: Leanne Howell, leanne@covenantparkchurch.org

Buddy Camp introduces first-time campers (rising K-3rd grades) to the wonderful world of Christian camp! The Buddy camper attends with their older, “Buddy” (parent, grandparent, older sibling, etc.). They share in the camp experience by participating in all of the exciting camp activities together – from zip-lining, craft-making, worshiping, playing putt-putt, and swimming, to learning about Jesus around the campfire under a canopy of trees and stars! Each Buddy Camp is sure to be a unique, fun, and memorable experience that will plant a seed of love for Christ AND camp in your child! The cost covers both the camper and the Buddy. You will need to provide your own transportation.

MIDDLER CAMP (Rising 3rd – 5th Graders) Led by CPC’s Leanne & Ty Howell, Danny & Chante Harrell!

• Middler 2: July 5 – 8  FULL – waitlist only

• 💸 Cost: $285

• 🚌 Transportation: Provided for this session

• 📧 Contact: Leanne Howell, leanne@covenantparkchurch.org

Middler Camp is our first full-week camp (Sunday-Thursday). Given more time, Middler campers have more opportunities to experience God through His creation and the relationships the camper will be able to make with the camp staff, cabin-moms, cabin dads, and their peers. These campers get to see all that North Georgia Christian Camp has to offer – from the climbing wall and zip-lining to canoeing, and from talent shows and skit nights to campfires under the stars. Note: CPC wants our graduating 5th graders to attend this camp with us!

TEENER CAMP (Rising 6th – 8th Graders) Led by CPC’s Blake Stinnett!

• Teener 1: May 24 – 28

• 💸 Cost: $295

• 🚌 Transportation: Provided for this session

• 📧 Contact: Blake Stinnett, blake@covenantparkchurch.org

Teener Camp is a Sunday – Thursday camp for students entering 6th-8th grades (CPC takes students graduating 5th grade to Middler Camp for one more summer with our Children’s program). The goal of this program is to allow students to feel like the young adults they are so that they can begin to make their faith their own. With engaging Bible-based teaching and worship, “quiet” time (individual time of Bible study), and group discussions about life and faith, Teener Camp challenges students to grow in their understanding of who God is and how much He loves people! Of course, all of the camp-classic games and activities (zip-line, swing, capture the flag, staff hunt, etc.) are offered and play a huge part in creating an unforgettable week for these awesome campers! Note: CPC students moving from 8th to 9th grade can attend either Teener 1 or Senior 2 Camp.

SENIOR CAMP (Rising 9th – Graduating Seniors)

• Senior 2: June 28 – July 3 – BOYS FULL – waitlist only

• 💸 Cost: $305

• 🚌 Transportation: Provided for this session

• 📧 Contact: Blake Stinnett, blake@covenantparkchurch.org

Senior Camp is a Sunday – Friday camp for students who are entering 9th-12 grades (we also allow Seniors who will have just graduated to attend). Senior campers are encouraged to take their faith seriously, to be an example in their schools and churches, and to grow in their faith to prepare for life after high school. From sunup to well past sundown, Senior Camp is a week filled with unique experiences and opportunities working in tandem to create a fun, exciting environment where campers can learn and see firsthand what it means to live and love like Jesus. Campers experience all of the fun games and activities NGCC has to offer while creating friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Note: CPC students moving from 8th to 9th grade can attend either Teener 1 or Senior 2 Camp.

💰 Financial Assistance: We want every student to have the chance to go to camp. Financial assistance is available, reach out to the appropriate contact (Leanne for Buddy/Middler or Blake for Teener/Senior) to make arrangements.

Help us enter the season of Lent!

As we prepare our hearts for the Lenten season, we are turning our eyes toward the road to Calvary and the incredible sacrifice Jesus made for us. This year, we want to walk that path together in a truly special way—through the creative eyes of our own church family! We believe God has woven creativity into the DNA of this congregation, and we want to invite you to use those gifts to help us all reflect on the Savior’s journey. Check out the ways you can be involved!

Lenten Devotional Guide

We are seeking 40 contributing writers to create a devotional for each day in the season of Lent.

The print and digital devotional guide devotionals may include Scripture, a short reflection, and a prayer. We will contact you via email in the next few days to keep you updated.  We will share a Scripture for the devotional along with the format we will be using.

Please complete this form if you are interested in participating. Devotions are due by February 10 so they can be sent for publishing in time to give out on Ash Wednesday.

Stations of the Cross

We invite you to participate in a meaningful, prayerful project for our community: a Stations of the Cross prayer experience created through art. The Stations of the Cross are a Christian prayer practice that invites believers to walk prayerfully with Jesus through the final moments of his earthly life—from his condemnation to his burial.

We are inviting members of our church—of all ages and artistic backgrounds—to create original artwork inspired by one of the Stations of the Cross. These pieces will be displayed together as a guided prayer experience, helping our congregation reflect on Christ’s journey to the cross.

This invitation is for everyone. You do not need to be a “professional” artist. Art may include drawing, painting, collage, photography, mixed media, sculpture, or other creative expressions. What matters most is not artistic skill, but a willingness to reflect, pray, and respond creatively.

How to participate:

• Choose (or be assigned) one Station of the Cross
• Spend time in prayer and Scripture reflection
• Create an original piece of art inspired by that station
• Submit your artwork by the designated deadline

Each piece will be accompanied by a short written reflection or prayer, allowing viewers to move prayerfully from station to station.

If you are interested in participating—or would simply like more information—please complete the interest form linked below. We will follow up with details, station assignments, and guidelines.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve our church through creativity, prayer, and reflection. We look forward to seeing how God speaks through the gifts of our community. Please complete this form if you are interested in participating.

Join us as we review the latest financial updates and celebrate God’s provision.  All are welcome to attend this important gathering where we’ll discuss the church’s financial standing, share how your contributions are making a difference, and look ahead to future ministry opportunities.

This is a time for our church family to come together, ask questions, and be encouraged by how God is working through our generosity.

🗓️ Date: February 8

⏰ Time: 12:30pm, following the 11:00am service

⛪ Location: Sanctuary

Full Court Fellowship: Cheering on Our CPC Teams!

Get ready to make some noise! We are thrilled to announce that we have four incredible teams representing Covenant Park Church on the basketball court this season, and they need your support. Whether you’re a basketball aficionado or just love a good excuse to cheer loud, we’d love to see you in the stands! Come join us for some fun, fellowship, and friendly competition as we encourage our players to compete with heart and sportsmanship. It’s the perfect way to spend time with your church family outside the sanctuary walls!

📍 Location: Morgan County Community Center (1141 Alvin White Dr, Madison, GA 30650)

🏀 Teams: 4 CPC Squads

📅 Schedule: Check out the full game schedule posted below!

Let’s fill the bleachers and show our team spirit!

The Board of Elders is asking for nominations from our congregations to fill two open seats on the board.  Johnny Frantz and Brett Holmes are rotating off the board on December 31, 2025. Nominations can be given to or emailed to our current elders or to the church office. Listed below are the qualifications and expectations of a board member.

Board of Elders Qualifications, Guidelines, and Expectations

1.    Meet and agree to qualifications as stated in 1 Timothy 3:1-15.

2.    Be a growing believer in Jesus Christ – committed to personal growth through Bible study and prayer.

3.    Be committed to Christ, His Body, His Mission, His Ministry.

4.    Be a servant leader.

5.    Be a member of, active in, and committed to Covenant Park Church.

6.    Attend regularly scheduled Church events and gatherings, along with family.

7.    Support the Church through prayer and regular tithing.

8.    Meet with the Board of Elders and/or Senior Pastor as required on a regular basis for prayer, direction, and accountability.

9.    Promote growth, unity, and Christ-discipleship.

10. Support the Senior Pastor, Board of Elders, and Church leadership.

If you know of someone meets these qualifications and could help with the broad scope steering of the church, please contact one of the board members or the church office by December 28. We look forward to hearing from you.

• Greg Evans                  gregory.evans@takeda.com
• Johnny Frantz            johnnyfrantz@bellsouth.net
• Danny Harrell            danny@covenantparkchurch.org
• Brett Holmes              brett@covenantparkchurch.org
• Dustin Weaver           dr.dustin.weaver@gmail.com
• Milledge Wells           milledge.wells@gmail.com
• Wesley Wells              wwells70@att.net