I hope you can join us for the final installation of The Joneses series this Sunday. We've received a lot of good feedback on how this series is prompting conversations and provoking families to reevaluate priorities. This is the best kind of feedback--actual lives changed. As we have been challenging some of the myth's of the American Dream, represented in the mythical Jones family, we have touched on money and possessions (Living the Good Life), pace of life (Going through the Motions), and relationships/authenticity (Keeping up Appearances). This past Sunday was especially powerful. Thanks so much to Stephen and Jane Hampton for being courageous and transparent enough to share their story of brokenness and healing. If you missed it, I encourage you to check out the podcast at www.covechurch.com/podcast.
This Sunday, we end on the most important subject of all, our faith. I urge you to make every effort to be present as I teach on the topic, Checking the Box. This message has been on my heart for weeks. I ask you to join me in praying that God will use our time Sunday morning to speak directly to our hearts and minds to inspire us toward a deeper understudying of what a growing relationship with Him is really all about.
Finally, pray for our high school students, along with the staff and volunteers, who leave this afternoon for our annual Encounter retreat at CampToKnowHIm, in Pisgah, AL. Pray that God's presence will permeate all aspects of their experience this weekend and that these students truly will have an encounter with the living God.
See you Sunday,
John Tanner
~The Big Give 2011:
Living Water Kenya
The total collected for this year's project, Living Water Kenya, is $147,956. This will provide funds for the much-needed well on Mount Paka as well as benefit Cana Girls Rescue Home, Kenya Relief and Vapor Sports Ministry. Thank you for your generosity!!!
~First Wednesday
Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for this month's mid-week worship experience which features in-depth Biblical teaching from our pastors, communion and prayer. Nursery provided for birth through preschool.
~Discover Cove
Membership Class
Sunday, February 26,
Chase Campus, Worship Center, 11:30-2:30 pm
Hampton Cove Campus, The Well Office, 4:00—7:00 pm (Please note new time)
Our Discover Cove Class explores the history and core understandings of the Christian faith and what it means to be a member of Cove Church. Meal and childcare (through 2nd grade) are provided. Register on your Connection Card.
~The Love Boat
Friday, February 24, 6:30 pm
As a part of our Love and War series in the month of February, Cove Cruise Lines will host a special event for married couples. Come be a part of a great night of activities and entertainment as we disembark from the Hampton Cove Campus Worship Center. The ticket cost is FREE but we must have a registration in order to make sure there are enough life boats. Register online at www.covechurch.com/theloveboat and save the date. Bon Voyage!
~Women's Retreat
Friday-Sunday, March 2-4
Camp Sumatanga, Gallant, AL
Register today for this 2 or 3 day event. Cost is $110 (2-day) or $160 (3-day). See this Sunday's insert for more details.
KIDS COVE
~Jump Start
Chase Campus, Sunday, January 29, 2:00 pm, Elementary Room
Hampton Cove Campus, This Sunday, January 29, 2:00 pm, The Lake House
If your child is interested in our upcoming baptism, Jump Start is a prerequisite. Our next Kids' Cove Baptism is scheduled for March 11, 4:00 pm in The Well Worship Center.
STUDENT MINISTRY
~Student Ministry Baptism
For those wanting to participate in the next Student Baptism on February 26, contact
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to set up a meeting with Student Ministry Pastor, Kyle Freedman.
Liquid (High School Ministry)
~Schedule
Hampton Cove Campus
This Sunday, January 29, High School Students will not meet for Liquid Worship (11:00 am) nor for Small Groups (6:30 pm) due to the Encounter Retreat.
Next Sunday, February 5, Liquid Small Groups will not meet due to the Super Bowl.
~BigStuf '12
High School Retreat
Panama City, Florida
Monday, July 16-Friday, July 20
BigStuf is back, so register early! Cost is $480 through February 5, $100 deposit will hold your spot. Don't miss out on this unforgettable week of worship and community. Registration information available at The Well Kiosk.
Cross Roads (Middle School)
~Student Life Mission Camp
Middle School Retreat
Birmingham, Alabama
Monday, July 23-Friday, July 27
Register today for the first ever "Student Life Mission Camp". Early Registration cost is $480 through February 5, $100 deposit will hold your spot. Students will experience serving throughout the Birmingham communities, listen to memorable speakers and worship with hundreds from across the South. Registration information available at The Well Kiosk.
DEMONSTRATE
~M-Link
Sunday, March 4, 6:00-7:30 pm
Save the date for this Missions Link! Find how to get engaged with Local, Regional and International service opportunities.
~Casa Workday (Local)
Join us on Saturday, February 12, 8:30 am (Hampton Cove Campus Parking Lot) for an opportunity to serve our neighbors in need through CASA with short, simple home repair activities.
~Appalachia Service Project (Regional)
Thursday, March 15-Sunday, March 18 Jonesville, VA
Visit covechurch.com/Missions/Regional Opportunities for details about this mission project