May is Foster Care Appreciation Month

We want to take a heartfelt moment to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible foster families in our church and community! THANK YOU to Kenneth & Jessica Niko, Robert & Bridget Biggers, Aaron & Jill Wadley, and to anyone stepping up to raise grandchildren or other family members. Your unwavering kindness, dedication, and selflessness are a true inspiration to us all. By opening your homes and hearts, you provide the love, support, and stability that foster profound hope, healing, and growth in the lives of these precious children.

Through our partnership with Families 4 Families, Covenant Park has the beautiful opportunity to come alongside these families and make a meaningful difference. God calls us to defend the vulnerable, support families, and reflect Christ’s love through our actions—because it takes a village, and we want to be that village! You can jump in and help by checking out our monthly needs or grabbing something from the Amazon Wish List. Let’s rally together to lift up these caregivers in prayer and ongoing encouragement!

Ways we can all support these amazing families:

• Amazon Wish List: Click here to see the list

• Love in Action: Monthly Support for Foster Families

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

                💻 Sign Up: Click Here to View May Needs

52 Weeks Ministry

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.

For more information or to donate to the 52 Weeks Ministry, please contact Michael Malcom (706-713-6964) or Becca Malcom (706-319-7979).

Families 4 Families Information Session

If you’ve ever wondered how you can help or felt a tug on your heart to get involved, we are hosting a special Information Session just for you! It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this incredible organization, the world of foster care, and how you can make a meaningful difference.

📅 Date: May 31

⏰ Time: 12:30 PM

📍 Location: Student Ministry Room – Covenant Park Church

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

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

Summer Worship Schedule!

Summer is just around the corner here in Madison, which means sunshine, sweet tea, and a whole lot of well-deserved vacation time! Because so many of our families and faithful volunteers hit the road to rest and recharge during these months, we are adjusting our Sunday schedule for a few weeks. Think of it as a summer road trip for our church family—we’re taking a slightly different route to give our volunteers a breather, but the beautiful destination of worshiping our great God remains exactly the same!

We’re excited for this unique summer season of coming together to experiencing family-style worship. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see folks you might usually miss between services and to worship together as one big family. Please take a look at the schedule below so you know exactly when and how we’re gathering, and get ready for an amazing summer!

One Service Sundays

🗓️ Dates: Sundays, May 24 & July 5

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM

🧸 Kids: Treehouse and Sprouts meeting as usual

Summer Schedule Sundays

🗓️ Dates: Every Sunday, May 31 – July 26 (except July 5)

⏰ Times: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

      🧸 Kids (9:00 AM): Treehouse and Sprouts meeting as usual

      👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids (11:00 AM): Family-style worship (No Kids’ Ministries, but the Family Room is open with a livestream if your littles need to step out)

Fall Kickoff Sunday

🗓️ Date: Sunday, August 2

⏰ Times: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

🎉 Special Event: Back to School Promotion Sundae!

• Treehouse and Sprouts Kids promote to their next class and celebrate with ice cream sundaes.
• Rising 6th Graders promote to Student Ministry and have a meet and greet with Pastor Blake.

Update your calendars today, and let’s make this our best summer of worship yet!

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 2026 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! There is a $25 fee to help cover registration costs and team shirts.

If you have any questions, give Matt Watkins a call at 706-319-6821 or email at ironmatt21@gmail.com.

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 May 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 – 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.