JOB OPENING - Covenant Presbyterian Church

INTRODUCTION
Dear friends:
Thank you for the privilege
of taking a sabbatical this
summer. By the time you
read this, I hope I am well into
stage one of my time away
which will include some time
in solitude, praying, exercising,
and exploring God’s beauty in
exquisite landscapes. In fact,
I’ll be reading “The Solace of Fierce Landscapes” by
Belden C. Lane. I invite you to read it with me.
In addition to this time of solitude, I plan to engage in a
number of spiritual practices and invite you to join me.
Here they are:
1. Worship. I look forward to visiting other churches,
listening to sermons, singing hymns, and not worrying
one little bit about the lights, the sound-system, the
ushers, or the time. I plan to embrace the privilege of
entering sacred space and hope you can do the same.
2. Learning. I look forward to reading Robert Putnam’s
“Amazing Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us.”
It’s a serious work, but if you would enjoy digging in a
bit, I’d enjoy hearing what you think about it. I also look
forward to learning about early Christianity while in
Rome, the spirituality of simplicity while in Assisi, and
21st Century competencies while in Chatauqua.
3. Exercise. I’ve long believed in the spirituality of our
physicality, but the aging process requires adaptation
and old habits don’t always serve the present very
well. I hope to spend some time re-calibrating diet,
exercise, and a more reasonable way of approaching
this stage of life.
4. Family and friends. The press of two professional
lives can wreak havoc on the health of friendships
and pinch out any relaxed time with close family and
friends. Suzanne and I look forward to lingering a little
longer at the table with friends and others we love.
Perhaps you could do the same this summer.
I’m more grateful than you may know for this
opportunity, and I’m already looking forward to our
return in 10 weeks and sharing the next chapter of our
life together.
With prayers and gratitude,
Bob Henderson, senior minister
JOB OPENING
Director of High School Youth
The Director of High School Youth is a full-time, non-ordained position responsible for nurturing the
Christian faith of Covenant youth through healthy, supportive and challenging relationships, and through the
development and implementation of Christian-based
activities and programs. The Director is responsible for the
overall coordination and administration of the Covenant
high school youth programs and will work in close partnership with adult church leaders, the Director of Middle
School Youth and the Associate Minister of Christian Education and Spiritual Formation. Visit the website to view
the full job description.
Please submit resume to: [email protected].
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Financial Update
Pledge Receipts
Year-to-date through April 30, 2015
$1,118,100
Actual
$1,103,975
MUSIC & WORSHIP
ONE SERVICE
One Time, One Location
Sunday, July 5
10 a.m., Sanctuary
Join us for one chuchwide service that
will incorporate and celebrate both
tradtional and contemporary styles of
worship. There will be something for
everyone on this special Sunday.
Summer Schedule
Through Sept. 6 (except July 5)
Worship Services:
9:30 a.m. Contemporary Sanctuary
11 a.m. Traditional Sanctuary
11 a.m. Interactive Fellowship Hall
Covenant Kids
In the summer Sanctuary services,
school-aged children will remain in
the worship services through “A Time
with Young Disciples” and have the
option to leave with a shepherd who
will take them to Education Wing 207
where they can be picked up after the
services.
More information is available on our
website at
www.covenantpresby.org.
Summer Choir
The Summer Choir will rehearse
Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.,
throughout June, July and August in
the Peek Music Room to prepare for
the 11 a.m. Sanctuary service. Those
wishing to volunteer are welcome to
sing one Sunday or for the season.
American Guild of Organists
Timothy Belk, Sunday, June 14, 7 p.m.
The American Guild of Organists Charlotte Chapter presents Timothy Belk
on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Timothy serves Covenant as
Interim Director of Music Ministries. He holds Bachelor of Music and Master
of Music degrees in organ performance and Artist Diploma from the North
Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. As a North Carolina Emerging
Artist Grant recipient, he studied at the Conservatory of Music in Geneva,
Switzerland earning the distinguished Prix de Perfectionnement. His principal
organ teachers include John S. Mueller and Lionel Rogg.
He is an elected officer of the American Guild of Organists and is coordinating the Southeast Regional Convention to be held in Charlotte July 1 - 4. He
presently serves the Charlotte Chapter as Sub-Dean.
Stephen Tharp, Friday, July 3, 8 p.m.
The American Guild of Organists Southeast
Regional Convention presents Stephen Tharp,
Friday, July 3, 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Tharp,
hailed as “the organist for the connoisseur” (Organ magazine, Germany), “the thinking person’s
performer” (Het Orgel), “every bit the equal of
any organist” (The American Organist) and “the
consummate creative artist” (Michael Barone,
Pipedreams), is recognized as one of the great
concert organists of our age. Having played more
than 1,400 concerts across 45 tours worldwide,
Stephen Tharp has built one of the most respected international careers in the world, earning him the reputation as the
most traveled concert organist of his generation. He is listed in Who’s Who in
America and Who’s Who in the World, and has been given the 2011 International Performer of the Year Award by the American Guild of Organists New
York Chapter.
Hear a living legend perform on the beloved Æolian-Skinner and Schlicker
organs. His monumental performance will awaken a spirit of renewed hope
in you. Visit CarolinaTix to purchase advanced $10 tickets. Tickets may be
purchased at the door at $15 each
PRAYER WALKS
July 6 - Aug. 7
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. - Noon the
doors of the Sanctuary will be open for prayers walks. We invite
you to bring a friend or family member and make wonderful use
of this time to pray, reflect, get centered and get moving, all while
beating the summer heat. Daily thoughts and devotions are provided for inspiration. For questions, please contact James Huffman at [email protected].
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SUMMER INTERNS
Welcome Stapleton/Davidson Interns
People in Mission Scholars
Each summer, Covenant offers the “People in Mission
Scholars” Internship to Covenant College Students.
This summer opportunity gives college students the
chance to work in a Charlotte nonprofit for 35 hours a
week. Along with their fellow interns, they explore and
process issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness in
our own community with Covenant mission staff
members. Interns contribute the valuable resources of
time, talent and passion throughout the summer, and
find their own lives changed by the people they meet
and the work they do. This year we are proud to announce five outstanding interns and tell you where they
will be spending their summer:
L-R: Julia Burkley, Kate Meeks, Philip Bader. Katie Farrey, Ela Hefler
Celebrating its 26th year, and touching the lives of
over 110 Davidson College students, the Stapleton/
Davidson Urban Service Internship will bring five new
students into our community to partner with our local
nonprofits. Partnering with First Presbyterian, students
are graciously hosted by church families. These
students share with “their families” the remarkable
people they meet, the challenges of their faith, and
both the hard and beautiful realities they encounter
meeting people in our community that lead lives very
different from their own. They spend 3-4 hours each
week with church staff or the chaplain from Davidson,
reflecting on Luke and readings that challenge their
understanding of the poor.
Morgan Ferrone will be working at Urban Ministry
Center.
Alex Garcia will be working at Crisis Assistance Ministry
and Center for Community Transitions.
Abbey Rogers will be working at Crisis Assistance
Ministry.
Bishop Saunders will be working with the HousingWorks Scattered Site Programs
Genny Ward will be working with Friendship Trays and
The Salvation Army Center of Hope.
This year we welcome:
Julia Burkley, a rising sophomore from New York, who
is working at Dove’s Nest and living with Kevin and
Tricia Smith.
Katie Farray, a rising senior from Florida, working at
Moore Place and living with Ann and Blaine Sanders.
Philip Bader, a rising junior from Virginia, who is working at the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte and the Charlotte
Rescue Mission.
Kate Meeks, a rising junior from Virginia, who is working at The Urban Ministry Center.
Ela Hefler, a rising junior from Canada, who is working
at Urban with the Outreach and Engagement Team.
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Top (L-R): Morgan
Ferrone, Alex
Garcia, Abbey
Rogers; Bottom
(L-R): Bishop
Saunders, Genny
Ward
WELCOME
MEET COVENANT’S PASTORAL RESIDENTS & INTERN
In May 2013, Covenant established a two-year residency program for seminary
graduates who hold particular promise as pastors and wish to develop their
ministerial skills in the context of a supportive multi-staff environment. Jen
Christianson begins her two-year residency in June and Evan Amo will begin in
August. Julia Watkins will serve as a seminary intern this summer. Please welcome these additions to our staff:
Evan Amo
Pastoral Resident, Missions and Outreach
Evan is a candidate for ordination as a teaching elder for the Presbyterian
Church (USA), having graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a
Master of Divinity in 2014. Evan received a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
degree from Point Loma Nazarene University in Point Loma, Calif., in 2010.
Jen Christianson
Pastoral Resident, Adult Discipleship and Young Adult Ministries
Jen is a recent graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of
Divinity. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History degree from Gordon College
in Wehnam, Mass., in 2012 and took part in a visiting student program at the
University of Oxford. Jen was a student panelist at the Christians in Political
Science Conference in June 2012 and served as a delegate at the Harvard National Model United Nations in February 2010.
Julia Watkins
Seminary Intern
Julia is currently attending Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga.,
to earn a Master of Divinity. She graduated from Davidson College in May 2014
with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Arab Studies. While
at Davidson, Julia served at Charlotte’s Urban Ministry Center and was youth
leader at Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
YOUNG ADULTS
River Jam at the Whitewater Center
Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m.
Meet the group in the Covenant parking lot at 6:30 p.m.
to carpool to the Whitewater Center for a concert at 7
p.m. If you’d like to meet the group at the event or would
like more information, contact Jessica Patchett at jessica.
[email protected]. This will be a great
opportunity to meet Jen Christiansen.
opportunity to bring a friend and make new ones. For
more information, contact Jessica Patchett at jessica.
[email protected].
Social Media
Stay current on upcoming opportunities to meet other
young adults, socialize and serve in the community. Learn
more at: www.covenantpresby.org/youngadults
First Sunday Brunch
Sunday, Aug. 2, 12 p.m.
Meet in Fellowship Hall after worship and carpool to
lunch at Draught. This monthly brunch provides a great
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OUTREACH
THINK LOCAL
As Christians, we are called to meet the
world’s greatest needs with compassion,
justice and kindness. By stepping into a
leadership position with Local Outreach, we
can continue to grow and improve our service
to our neighbors. There are a variety of ways
to serve. One opportunity available is to be
a monthly coordinator for Room in the Inn;
your organizational skills could ensure that
over 50 people do not sleep outside in the
cold winter months. Another opportunity
is with the Local Outreach Committee; your
vision could contribute to ending
homelessness and hunger in Charlotte.
Another is helping lead portions of Freedom
School; your love of kids could change a
child’s life.
Covenant members of all ages went to Sharon Towers in May to
participate in Operation Sandwich.
SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
Hope Team Volunteer
By Judy Grubbs
I am amazed to realize that we have
been members of Covenant for 40
years! We moved to Charlotte and
found a home in this warm and
wonderful congregation. In so many
ways, we are blessed to be part of this
community of faith and action. One of
the biggest blessings was discovering
a service opportunity that transformed
my life – namely, I got asked to be on a
Charlotte Family Housing “Hope Team.”
Covenant partners with Charlotte
Family Housing (CFH) to provide
volunteer “Hope Teams” consisting
of 3-6 people interested in long-term
engagement with a family moving
from homelessness to housing. Each
team is matched with one family to
provide support and encouragement
to the family as they move from
homelessness by building relationships
with their family, with guidance from
CFH personnel. Mary Wood Stallings,
Kay Tawney, Brad Gritter, and I have
become extended family to a wonderful
mother and her two children. We have
shared meals together, cried together,
faced life challenges together and have
become more of who God created us
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to be through this experience. I am so
glad that somebody asked me to be a
Hope Team member, and so now I ask
you. We are forming another Hope
Team to surround a mother and her
young child. Will you step into this
amazing opportunity?
IN CHRIST SUPPORTING
MINISTRIES
We hope that you might embrace
this opportunity. But, if this isn’t the
time for a long-term commitment,
there are opportunities for short-term
contributions of time and expertise. As
families transition from homelessness,
they need volunteers who have
specialized skills, such as an attorney
to write a will or review a contract; a
financial professional to advise about
budgeting; a real estate expert for
guidance related to housing; a career
counselor or HR professional to help
with resumes and interviewing skills; a
tutor to demystify fifth-grade math; or
a friend to keep a child on a snow day. A
list of “experts on call” would be such a
valuable asset to our Hope Teams.
Well Gatherings are monthly
meetings for caregivers,
family members, and church
leaders who provide care
and advocacy for individuals
navigating mental illness.
To learn more about getting involved,
contact Petra Wahnefried at petra.
[email protected]
The Well
Thursday, July 9
7-8:30 p.m., Parlor
To learn more or to
register for one of these
programs, please visit
In Christ Supporting
Ministries website, www.
InChristSupportingMinistries.
org, or contact Rev. Sarah
Kromer or Melissa Harding at
704-554-2490.
OUTREACH
FAITH & SERVICE
Reynosa, March 2015
By Jerry Jernigan
The model for the March trip included a month of education
and team building before the 15 group members left for
Mexico. We learned about border life and politics from a
UNCC professor; heard stories from three mothers of life
south of the Mexican border and about their lives here; and
read selected writings by Pico Iyer, Barbara Brown Taylor,
Anne Lamott, Sonia Nazario, Frederick Buechner, Gregory
Boyle.
Perhaps most powerful of all, we gathered for a half day
retreat out of town where we shared with one another
our faith stories. That candid sharing of our fragile natures
pulled us tightly together as a community and that, in turn,
drew us closer during our pre-trip meetings and deeply
enriched our experience in Reynosa. As one member said:
“Focusing on stories and really listening to each other
and to people with whom we served helped us relate
and experience the trip more richly than we might have
otherwise.”
A couple of years ago the Session, through the Planning
& Evaluation Board, established the Faith & Service Task
Force. Its purpose, as reported to Session on November 11,
2013, was to:
Create a sustainable, ongoing and accessible model
for integrating Christian education and mission that
strengthens people’s connections between faith and
service through intentional cycles of learning, serving,
reflecting and sharing.
Another way to state this purpose may be in the form
of a question. In performing Covenant’s service work -whatever the service may be -- how can we ensure not
only that the recipients of that work are benefited, but also
that those who perform the work are given opportunities
to strengthen their faith and deepen their relationship with
God?
The original task force members created a model to use
but they did not have an opportunity to try it out. Last
year, new members of the task force were appointed and
were asked to use the model in connection with both
Covenant’s Room in the Inn and in planning and carrying out
the mission trip to Reynosa. Both efforts were successful
and useful information was learned in each endeavor. This
report, though, will focus only on the Reynosa trip made in
March 2015.
As is customary on such trips, each member was assigned
to a team in charge of daily devotions. Topics were
surrender, silence, grace, love, hope and transformation.
Each member received a booklet which contained brief
writings from the Bible and various authors related to each
daily devotional topic.
Each group member was matched with a prayer partner.
Our partners joined us in some of our pre-trip gatherings,
prayed for us while we were away and shared with us
in a post trip supper when we gathered to reflect on
the experiences we had lived. We found that our prayer
partners kept us tethered to the Covenant community
which greatly enriched our experience.
All group members felt deeply grateful to have been part
of this outreach. The needs in Reynosa continue to be
great and immediate. The assistance Covenant provides,
through Faith Ministries, is greatly appreciated. It is hoped,
too, that our Mexican sisters and brothers felt what we felt
in working with them: that it is not “us helping them” but,
rather, God’s children working together.
The task force expects to make a report later in the year
with a recommended model that can become a tool
available for use by all in connection with any Covenant
service endeavor.it hopes, will become a tool available
for use by all in connection with any Covenant service
endeavor.
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YOUTH
2015 PEAK Beach Retreat
Middle and High School Youth
Summer Fellowship and Activities
Sadye Ball
Myers Park High School
SUMMER COFFEE BREAK
Dani Brown
Providence Day School
Benjamin Carmack
Sundays Sunday School EW 307
The Fletcher School
Thomas Folk
Myers Park High School
Join us on Sunday mornings for donuts, coffee
and a short film discussion. Rising 6th graders are
welcome.
Julia Friou
Myers Park High School
Garrett Gourley
Myers Park High School
Robert Haggart
Charlotte Country Day School
BASE (grade 6-7)
QUEST (grade 8)
Nicholas Hall
Helen Hobson
Wednesdays Ice Cream Fellowship
June 10; July 15; Aug. 5
Ben & Jerry’s Providence Rd.
6-7 p.m.
PEAK (grades 9-12)
Mallard Creek High School
Myers Park High School
Madeline Jones
Charlotte Latin School
Virginia Koonce
Charlotte Latin School
Diane Martin
Myers Park High School
William Mauze
Myers Park High School
Ran Minter
Myers Park High School
Jay Pitser
Lake Norman Charter School
Bowling
SKY HIGH
Fellowship 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Duncan Richey
Myers Park High School
Bill Robertson
Myers Park High School
Anna Robicsek
Charlotte Country Day School
Tuesdays Lunch Date, Moe’s on East
1-2 p.m. June 16, 30
July 8, 22
Aug. 4, 18
Kristen Roehrig
Myers Park High School
Maggie Spivey
Myers Park High School
June 17 July 8
• Summer Retreat to Montreat is July 12-18
Find weekly updates at:
covenantpresby.org/youth
twitter.com/CovHSYOUTH
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Congratuations High School Seniors
James Sutton
The Episcopal High School
Tommy Wayne
Myers Park High School
Lucy White
Myers Park High School
MISSIONS
Please be in prayer for the middle school youth, high school youth
and adults participating in CROSS Missions Trip (June 14-19), Broad
Street Mission Trip (June 21-27), Yucatan Mission Trip (June 21-27)
and the Summer Retreat to Montreat (July 12-18).
ADULTS & EDUCATION
SUNDAYS
Adult Sunday School
9:30 a.m. in FH 203
A 13-week series exploring 12
practices that can help Christians
live a whole and abundant life:
Study, Discerning God’s Call, Living
as Community, Friendship and
Intimacy, Making a Good Living,
Care for Creation, Honoring the
Body, Singing Our Lives to God,
Knowing and Loving Our Neighbors
of Other Faiths, Peacemaking and
Nonviolence, Doing Justice and
Living in the Presence of God.
WEEKDAYS
Uptown Bible Study
Tuesdays, Noon - 1 p.m.
Foundations for the Carolinas
Jessica Patchett facilitating.
Bring your lunch, a Bible or a
smartphone/tablet and a friend.
June 9-30 - Rechoosing God:
Stories from Deuteronomy
July 21-Aug. 11 - Learning the
lessons we don’t want to learn:
Stories from Judges
COVENANT HEALTH
Sign up through June 19
SUMMER BOOK CLUB
Noon-1 p.m., FH105
Hosted by Jessica Patchett
Wednesday, June 24
Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of
Meeting God
By Lauren F. Winner
Lauren F. Winner is an ordained Episcopal priest and the
author of numerous books, including Girl Meets God,
Real Sex, Mudhouse Sabbath, and Still, which won the
Christianity Today Book Award in Spirituality.
Wednesday, July 22
With All Our Prayers: A Congregation at Worship
By John B. Rogers, Jr.
Written by former Covenant Presbyterian pastor John
B. Rogers, Jr., the beautiful prayers in this book are
theologically grounded in God’s steadfast love and
invincible grace and contain traditional elements of
adoration, confession, thanksgiving, petition, and
intercession.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis
By Robert D. Putnam
A groundbreaking examination of the growing inequality
gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone: why
fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward
mobility.
RECREATION EVENTS
Covenant Health is a 10-week healthy lifestyle program designed to start an active life. Meet with Mary Mattiacci to
get cleared for physical activity and then meet with James Huffman to test flexibility, muscular strength, cardiovascular
strength and more! A personalized fitness program with weekly checkups will keep you encouraged and moving. Your
fitness will be retested after 10 weeks. You must be 18 years of age or over and have a recreation membership.
INDEPENDENCE DAY COOKOUT
Sunday, June 28, 5-7 p.m.
Join Covenant and community friends on the Circle for fun and fellowship to celebrate Independence Day. Bring your own
food and we will grill it! Or enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers that we will provide. Grill masters are needed.
A NIGHT AT THE KNIGHTS
Sunday, July 19, 5 p.m.
The Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 for Faith & Family Night. Tickets are $11 and
must be picked up by 3 p.m. on Friday, July 17 at the Recreation Desk.
For more information on any of these events, contact Recreation Ministries Director James Huffman at
[email protected] or 704-804-7566
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RECREATION & WELLNESS
FROM THE PARISH NURSE
Dear Ones,
I would like to thank each and every
person who gave blood or supported
the blood drive on May 3rd in any way.
We exceeded our goal by nine extra
pints! It was a very proud moment to
be able to report that to the Red Cross!
We helped save as many as 102 lives!
That’s just amazing. Our next drive will
be on Sunday, Aug. 16, so mark your
calendar and consider donating.
As we head into the slower pace of summer (at least we all
hope it’s slower), here are a few suggestions for what to do
with all that extra daylight.
1. Eat berries. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries are all
very good for you as they are full of antioxidants and fiber.
2. Plant something. Whether a garden or just a flower in a
pot, getting your hands in the dirt reduces stress.
3. Go outside. Get some fresh air and exercise and bond with
others who are doing the same.
4. Wear sunglasses and sunscreen. You can help prevent
skin cancer, cataracts and wrinkles!
5. Vacation. Take advantage of the opportunity to disconnect
from the business and busy-ness of every day and slow
down for a while.
Be safe and healthy. Have a wonderful summer of 2015.
Take care,
Mary Mattiacci, RN
RECREATION MINISTRY
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES NOW
Game Ready Basketball Camp
With Ricky Price
Register: www.gamereadysd.com
Dates: Monday–Friday week of June 15
Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Description: In-depth basketball camp taught by
Duke player Ricky Price.
Yes I Can Basketball Camps
Register: www.yesicanbasketball.com
Camp Of Champions (Boys only)
Dates: July 6–9
Time: 9–4 p.m., Ages 9–12
Cost: $219
Description: This camp combines the basketball
skills training with daily, powerful motivational
work shops.
Point Guard College (Co-Ed)
Dates: July 20–21
Time: Session #1 Ages 7–10 from 9–Noon
Time: Session #2 Ages 11–14 from 1–4 p.m.
Cost $75 for both days
Description: Focuses on developing ball
handling and dribbling skills.
Attack The Rack (Co-Ed)
Dates: July 22- 23
Time: Session #1 Ages 9–11 from 9–Noon
Time: Session #2 Ages 12–14 from 1–4 p.m.
Cost $75 for both days
Description: Nothing but developing different
ways to score.
Small Hands Big Art Camps (Ages:
4–14)
Register: www.smallhandsbigart.com
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Dates: Monday–Friday, July 6, July 13, July 20,
July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10 & Aug. 17
Time: 9–noon
Cost: $220 per week
Description: Kids explore painting, drawing,
3D sculpture from clay, dough, wood, recycled
materials, collage, printmaking, marbling, book
making, and plaster.
Soccer Shots Soccer Camp (Ages: 3–5)
Register: www.soccershots.org
Dates: Monday-Friday, July 13 & 27
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Cost: $220 per week
Description: Introduce your child to soccer in a
fun & energetic environment.
Bricks 4 KidZ Lego Camps (Ages:
5–12)
Register: www.bricks4kidz.com
Dates: Monday–Friday, weeks of June 15, July
6, July 13, July 20 & July 27
Time: 9–12noon
Cost: $200 per week (Early registration
discounts available)
Description: Our camps are high-energy, fast
paced settings where kids explore the world
of engineering, architecture and machines in a
fun, comfortable environment.
Liz, Holly, & The Jolly Lollies Music
Camp (Ages: 3-6)
Register: [email protected]
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 29–Aug. 14
Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Cost: $175
Description: Come sing, dance, and play This
camp is centered around the original music of
The Jolly Lollies and will include sing-alongs,
acting out songs, & intro to basic instruments.
Little Buddy Yoga Camp (Ages: 3 & up)
Register: www.launchyourkid.com
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 27 & Aug. 3
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Cost: $165 before June 1, $185 after June 1
Description: Flexible. Focus. Fun. Through music,
stories, games, creative play, & crafts, children
have fun exploring the path of yoga.
Princess Dance Camp (Ages: 2.5 & up)
Register: www.launchyourkid.com
Dates: August 10–14
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Cost: $165 before June 1, $185 after June 1
Description: Princess songs, crafts, games and
more! Princesses will learn basic ballet technique
while letting their imaginations take them to a
land of royal play.
Musical Movers Camp (Ages: 3 & up)
Registration: www.launchyourkid.com
Dates: August 24–28
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Cost: $165 before June 1, $185 after June 1
Description: Encourage your budding musician
with this fun, interactive camp! Singing,
instrument play, creative movement & musical
crafts.
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Photos courtesy of Kathy Pickard
Dean Butler (with wife
and member Lucy Moore
Butler)
Rob and Jessica Christenson, Anna Katherine (5),
Scarlett (2)
Kent and Kathrine Phinney
Kim Hiles, Kasey (4
months)
Earl Riddle (with wife and
member Kackie Jackson
Riddle)
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
Births
In Memoriam
Milo Morris Mandsager Burgess, son of Gillian Burgess and Grant
Mandsager, May 5
Frances Weddington Rosebro
August 22, 1920 - May 9, 2015
Dawson Elizabeth Poole, daughter of Jenna and Brad Poole,
May 11
Sympathy
Thomas Evans Doermann, son of Robin and Walker Doermann, May
13
Jim Leathers on the death of his wife, Sarah Crewe Leathers
Madeline Grace Major, daughter of Katherine McDonald and Russ
Major, March 30
Vivian Drew Anderson, daughter of Amanda Pipkin Anderson and
Keith Anderson, May 20
Weddings
Christina Dolan and Bradley Stipp celebrated the occasion of their
marriage in the Covenant Sanctuary on May 9
Sarah Crewe Leathers
November 21, 1932 - May 6, 2015
The congregation extends its sincere sympathy and love to:
Friends of Frances Weddington Rosebro
Hannah and Charles Blanton on the death of her father, and
to Virginia, Charles, and Brown Blanton on the death of their
grandfather, Herman Grady Phillips, Jr., of Columbia, S.C. on May,
11, 2015
Nancy and Burton Mackey on the death of their son, Christopher
Burton Mackey on May 29, 2015
and rejoices with them in the assurance of the resurrection.
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