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.

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.

UPDATE: All volunteer positions have been filled! Thank you so much for your willingness to serve at VBS!

Join Us for an Incredible Week of VBS!

We’re gearing up for VBS 2025: Live It Out! and we need an amazing team of volunteers to help bring this experience to life. Whether you love working with kids, leading activities, or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for you!

Volunteer Registration: March 30 – May 25
Volunteer Training Meeting: May 14 | 6:30 PM | Student Ministry Room

VBS Volunteer Schedule: June 2-5 | 4:30-8:30pm

By volunteering, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Invest in the faith of the next generation
• Build meaningful connections with kids and families
• Have fun while making a lasting impact

Ready to serve? Register now!

If you have any questions, contact Leanne Howell at leanne@covenantparkchurch.org.

We can’t wait to see how God moves through VBS this summer!

The Board of Elders is asking for nominations to fill an open seat on the board.  Listed below are the qualifications and expectations.

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 who fits the bill and could help with the broad scope steering of the church, please contact one of the board members by March 23. 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

Our annual church Easter Egg Hunt is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to bring some springtime joy to our community on April 19th! To make this event a success, we need your help filling those eggs!

We’re asking for donations of pre-filled plastic Easter eggs. You can fill your eggs with candy, small toys, stickers, temporary tattoos, bouncy balls, or other fun, non-edible treats! We kindly ask that all eggs do not contain chocolate (it tends to melt).

Here’s how you can help:

• Drop off your pre-filled eggs in the church foyer between March 16 and April 13.
• Please ensure all eggs are securely closed.
• Remember, no chocolate please!

Your generosity will help us create a memorable and fun Easter Egg Hunt for all the children in our community.

We appreciate your support in making this event a success!

What a night for our CPC Kids Ministry! They told the Christmas story in only a way children can and we hope your heart was set towards the coming of Christ’s birthday. Enjoy watching their performance!

A big THANK YOU to:

• Leanne Howell, our CPC Kids Director
• Saralyn Fulcher & Ciara Edge for creating and directing the program
• John Kalland for running A/V