Get Ready to Help at Fall Fest!

Fall is just around the corner, and we are so excited for our annual Fall Fest on October 19th! This event is a huge hit in our community and a great opportunity for us to love on our neighbors and have a ton of fun together. It’s a day of games, laughter, and connection, and we can’t wait to see our church family and local community come together for it.

To make this amazing day happen, we need your help! Volunteering at Fall Fest is a fantastic way to serve, meet new people, and be a light in our community.  Whether you’re decorating a car trunk, helping with a game, or lending a hand with set-up, every bit of help makes a huge difference.

• 🗓️ Date: October 19th from 5-7PM
• 🤝 Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Host a Trunk: Decorate your trunk and hand out candy (provided for you).
  • Station Helper: Give an hour of your time to help with a station and still have an hour to enjoy the event!
  • Set Up/Clean Up: Volunteer to help with the set up or clean up.
• ❓ Questions: Reach out to Leanne Howell at leanne@covenantparkchurch.org or 706-438-1288

Let’s Make a Joyful Noise!

Are you looking for a place to use your gifts and join a community that loves to worship? We are so excited to officially launch our Covenant Park Worship Choir, and we would love for you to be a part of it! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow music lovers, grow in your vocal talents, and help lead our church in worshipping our great God. After all, Psalm 100 tells us to “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”

Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just love to sing, we would love to have you. The choir will be led by Brian Jarrett, and Lindsey Cram will assist with communication and planning. We would love to share more about the vision for this ministry and get you plugged in. To stay up to date on all things choir, please sign up using the button below.

• 🗓️ Monthly rehearsals and performances
• 🙋‍♀️ Contact: Lindsey Cram at lindseycompton@gmail.com or 770-843-2529

Tentative Schedule for 2025

• September 14 – rehearsal September 11 at 6:00pm
• October 19 – rehearsal October 16
• November 9 – rehearsal November 6
• December 7 – rehearsal December 4

God is doing incredible things through our Kids Ministry here at CPC! Each week, more and more children are walking through our doors to learn about Jesus—and what a blessing that is. But with this exciting growth comes a very real need: we urgently need more adult volunteers to help us care for and disciple these kids.

The good news? You don’t have to be a teacher to serve! If you can smile, join in worship, help review a lesson, and lend a hand with a simple activity, then you’re more than qualified to make an eternal impact. Everything is prepared for you—you just show up ready to love on kids and help create a fun, Christ-centered environment.

👉 Our greatest need right now is for adult volunteers on Sunday mornings. Without enough hands, it becomes harder to give each child the personal attention and discipleship they deserve. These kids are eager to learn about Jesus—will you prayerfully consider serving?

Our mission is to plant seeds of faith in the hearts of these young ones, nurture them with love and prayer, and guide them toward a personal relationship with Jesus. As parents, grandparents, and church family, what a gift it is to walk alongside our CPC kids on this spiritual journey—especially on Sunday mornings as they discover more about who Jesus is.

Please click on the button above or below to view the available serving opportunities. We ask adult volunteers to serve one service on either the 1st & 2nd Sundays OR the 3rd & 4th Sundays of each month (just 4 hours a month). Please take a moment to look it over, choose an area where you’d like to serve, and our Kids Ministry staff will follow up with all the details.

Thank you for answering this call. With your help, we can meet this need and continue shaping the next generation of Christ-followers!

With gratitude and faith,
Leanne Howell
CPC’s Children’s Director

Bring Joy: Donations for Traditions Hospice Butterbean Auction!

Hey Covenant Park family! We have a really special opportunity to spread some cheer and bring joy to the patients at Traditions Hospice. Our fellow church member, Cissy Hernandez, who works in hospice care, has a truly heartwarming initiative called the “Butterbean Auction.” Imagine patients getting to “bid” on items using butter beans—how fun is that?! It’s a creative and delightful way to bring some light and engagement into their lives, and we get to be a part of it!

We’re putting out a call to action to help Cissy stock up on some fantastic “prizes” for these auctions. Your donations will directly contribute to making these auctions a continued source of happiness and engagement for the hospice patients. It’s a beautiful way to show love and support, embodying the spirit of Matthew 25:40: “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” Let’s gather some wonderful treasures and make a real difference!

Here’s what we’re collecting:

• 🗓️ Donation Window: August 1 – August 31
• 💍 Items Needed:
  • Costume jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings)
  • Small trinkets
  • Small seasonal items
  • Men’s ball caps
• 📍 Drop-off Location: The box provided in the church lobby.
• 📞 Questions? Contact Cissy Hernandez at 706-818-8089.

Let’s rally together and bless these precious individuals! Drop off your donations and help bring smiles to faces.

Embark on an Unforgettable Journey to The Ark Encounter!

Get ready for an incredible adventure as we plan a group trip to The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky! This is your chance to step back in time and explore a life-sized Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. We’ll get to explore the Ark, filled with exhibits that bring the stories of Genesis to life, from Noah’s family and the animals to the pre-flood world. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and bring the Bible to life!

We are currently gauging interest to determine how many people would like to join us on this exciting journey. Knowing the number of participants will help us finalize the cost for the trip, ensuring we get the best possible group rates. So, if you’re curious about the Ark Encounter, let us know!

• 🗓️ Dates: November 3-5
• 📍 Location: Williamstown, Kentucky
• 📞 Contact: Sally Crocker at (714) 679-4523

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore biblical history in a truly immersive way along with friends! Please let us know you are interested by filling out the form so we can finalize the details for the trip. This does not commit you to the trip, but will help us know how many are interested in going and keep you in the loop with future updates.

Join the Team: Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Needed!

Join Us for Fellowship and Fun at the Softball Field!

Get ready to cheer on one of our Covenant Park Church softball teams! We’re so excited for them to hit the field and represent our church with some friendly competition and good sportsmanship. It’s always a blast to gather outside of our regular services and connect with each other, and what better way to do that than by supporting our team? Come on out, enjoy the summer weather, and encourage our players as they bring their A-game!

Here’s the game information:

• 🗓️ Games start: June 2
• 📍 Location: Bill Wood Park – 1000 Heritage Park Cir, Madison, GA 30650

May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to the incredible foster families in our church and community. To Kenneth & Jessica Niko, Robert & Bridget Biggers, and Aaron & Jill Wadley, and to anyone who may be helping to raise grandchildren or other family members – thank you! Your unwavering kindness, dedication, and selflessness are an inspiration to us all.  The love, support, and stability you provide to these children will make an extraordinary difference in their lives. Your willingness to open your homes and hearts helps foster hope, healing, and growth.

There are many ways we can all support these amazing families:

• 💳 Gift cards (Visa, Wal-Mart, Ingles)

• 🍽️ Restaurant gift cards

• 👶 Diapers

• 🍿 A family movie night snack basket or game night bag

• ☀️ A snack basket for the kids

• 🥘 Provide a meal for the family (one-time, weekly, or monthly)

• 🚼 Babysit so mom and dad can have a date day/night or provide overnight care

• 💌 A card just to let the families know you are thinking of them

In addition to supporting our church families, we also want to highlight the 52 Weeks Ministry, which supports all foster families in Morgan County by collecting frozen and non-perishable food items.

Let’s come together to show our appreciation and make a tangible difference in the lives of foster families!

To support our families, please reach out to Jennifer Farnam at 678-591-3982 or via email at jafarnam0416@gmail.com.

For more information or to donate to the 52 Weeks Ministry, please see Michael or Becca Malcom.

Batter Up! Adult Co-ed Softball League

Get ready to hit the field and connect with your church family! We’re starting up adult co-ed softball teams for the 2025 Rec season, and we want you to be a part of one of our teams! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for some fun exercise and fellowship, this league is for you. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build relationships and enjoy some friendly competition.

We’ll be organizing practices and getting game details, so stay tuned for more information on the schedule. In the meantime, sign up and dust off your gloves!

If you have any questions, give Matt Watkins a call at 706-319-6821.

Registration ends Wednesday, May 14.