July, 2008 Courier & Calendar

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July Courier
for 
Covenant Presbyterian Church
a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America 
Covenant Welcomes New Senior Pastor Cory Colravy!
 
It is with great pleasure and grateful hearts that we welcome the Colravy family into the Covenant family.  Cory, Dawn and their 4 children, Megan, Lexi, Drew & Georgia, have already begun their ministry among us.  Cory began his pulpit responsibilities on Sunday, June 29th and will continue to assume the day to day senior pastor responsibilities as he settles in.  He was officially examined, approved and received into the Gulf Coast Presbytery on June 24th, and will be officially installed by the Presbytery in the Sunday evening service on August 24th at 5:00 p..m.
 
Their contact information is:
 
Cory & Dawn Colravy           
850-571-5406  
4025 Mary Louise Drive    
Panama City, FL  32405   
 
 
 
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Olympion Teammates, Take Your Mark!
VBS Begins July 14 - 18
8:45 am - 12 noon
 
 
Olympion 2008 is about to begin at Covenant!  Invite young Athletes in your area to run with Olympion, the VBS of Champions, following Joshua's heroic example of wholehearted obedience to God.  Pick up some fliers today in the Fellowship Hall and let the games begin! 

 
VBS
 
 
Questions?  Decided to go the distance? 
Call the church office at 769-7448 or contact
K.J. Williams at 271-8628 or

daxson@bellsouth.net    

 
 
 
 
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Youth Ministry
 
 
The CPC Session has recently formed a Youth Committee. The purpose of this group is to work to:
  • Locate a Youth Director to assist our Church and Parents in raising and training our children
  • Develop a Mission and Vision for the Youth Program

If you have any questions or ideas feel free to contact any of the committee
members:


Tyler Bingham
Gerri Cowden
Jonathan Hayes
Ellen Simpson
Art Stroh
Bruce Taws
Jay Trumbull
Susie Underhill
Rocky Welch

 "Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it." 

Proverbs 22:6

 
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July Youth Schedule 2008
Covenant Presbyterian Church Crossroads Youth Ministry 
 
Contact either Mr. Taws (532-3369) or
Stephen Moss (814-8727)
 

(SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
 

July 2nd -  Regular Youth Group Meeting 6:30-8:00
July 4th - Covenant Church Picnic 3-7 P.M. No weekly lunch this week.
July 9th - Regular Youth Group Meeting 6:30-8:00
July 11th - Weekly lunch at Panama City Mall Food Court, 12:00 noon
July 16th - Regular Youth Group Meeting 6:30-8:00
July 18th - Weekly lunch at CiCi's, 12:00 noon
July 23rd - Special Event Night - Progressive Dinner 6:00-8:30 (Students meet at church to go to various houses to eat a full course meal)
July 25th - Weekly lunch meeting at Panama City Mall Food Court, 12:00 noon
July 26th - Saturday monthly service project. This one will be at a nursing home..  Time and location TBA.
July 30th - Regular Youth Group Meeting 6:30-8:00
 
Coming in August
 
2008 CROSSROADS SUMMER RETREAT
Friday & Saturday nights, August 8 - 10
Shalimar Retreat Center
Panama City Beach
for rising 7th -12th grade (minimum age - 12)
Cost $70 until July 18th; $80 after July 18th
 
all money & registrations due by July 25th 
 includes meals from Friday night - Sunday morning 
 
Contact Stephen Moss or Bruce Taws for more details
 
 
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New Young Adult Bible Study
 
A Bible study class is being offered for those in their twenties to study the book, "On Being Presbyterian, Our Beliefs, Practices, and Stories"  by Sean Michael Lucas, PCA pastor and seminary professor.  The class will meet each Sunday night from 7:30 to 9:00pm starting June 28 (except for July 6)  and ending on August 16.  The class will include a light meal and then a Bible study led by Nevin Zimmerman at the Zimmerman house at 1510 Wildridge Road.  For more information contact Nevin or Gigi at nevin@nevinzimmerman.com  or at 265-4333.  For those interested, there will be a basketball game at the Z-rena after the study.  The book, "On Being Presbyterian"  suggests that being Presbyterian means embracing distinctive beliefs, practices, and stories as one's own.  As new members, church officers, and potential Presbyterians explore beliefs such as God as king over all of life, practices such as Presbyterian church government, and stories such as the founding of the PCA, they will understand and move to embrace this way of being Christian. Written in a non-technical style, "On Being Presbyterian" is an unique resource for assimilating and equipping believers.  Here's the remaining schedule:
 
July 6, NO MEETING
July 13 ~  Zimmerman's, 7:30 pm, Supper & Bible study
July  20 ~ Ashley DeVries', 7:30 pm, Supper & Bible study
July 27 ~ Zimmerman's, 7:30 pm, Supper & Bible study
August 3 ~  Zimmerman's, 7:30 pm, Supper & Bible study
August 10 ~  Zimmerman's, 7:30 pm, Supper & Bible study 
 
 
 
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A New Class for Adults of All Ages
Room 202

 Faith:  True, Practical, Maturing
A Study Based on James
Teacher:  Lamar Allen
 
 
There is a vast difference between age and maturity.  Not everyone who grows old grows up.  That is as true spiritually as it is physically.  Failing to mature spiritually causes problems in our daily lives.  It causes problems in our personal lives, in our homes, in our churches, in our jobs and in all relationships. 
 
The epistle of James was written to help us understand and attain spiritual maturity.  In verses 1:3-4 James says, "for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
 
Spiritual maturity does not happen automatically.  A mature faith requires intentionality, a deliberate cooperating with the Holy Spirit as He graciously works to transform us into a likeness of Christ.  In this epistle James informs, instructs, and challenges us to be people of integrity, people of mature character, with no weak spots. 
 
Join us in Room 202 at 9:15 AM for a lively and rewarding time in God's Word.
 
 
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Covenant Family
 
Did you know that some of our Covenant family have recorded CD's?  What an excellent way to fill our minds with Christian thoughts and excellent music too!  If you'd like to learn more, read on:
 
  • Until He ComesJill Zimmerman has a CD with the trio Ordinary Time entitled "Until He Comes", recorded with Peter LaGrand and Ben Keyes.  A review from "Image Update", an on-line religious journal, states, "...the band places standards such as "How Sweet and Awesome is the Place" (Isaac Watts) and "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (Robert Robinson) alongside originals by Ben Keyes, Peter La Grand, Tom Wuest, and Jill Zimmerman... In knowing the roots of their art--the tradition of sturdy songs built on the lineage of folk, Americana, and blues--the trio has created an album bearing an historical patina.."  Copies can be purchased directly from Jill by contacting her at jillmzimmerman@gmail.com


 

  • Shelby Middleton CDShelby Middleton has recorded a 6-track CD of original music that she arranged, played on, produced and debuted in May.  Although not overtly Christian, you will immediately hear the Christian nature of the songs.  Meant to reach the lost as well as Christians, you can visit her MySpace page to hear the tracks before you buy.   http://www.myspace.com/shelbymiddleton11101  
    The CDs are $7.00 and can be purchased from Jim & Martha Middleton at 763-3620 or     mamiddleton@knology.net  


 
  • Paige Strackman, Beverly Dunaway's daughter, is currently working on a CD that should be ready in time for Christmas.  It will be a compilation of Christian songs and hymns and will showcase her beautiful voice and warm style.  Contact Beverly for more information and it's availability at beverlydunaway@comcast.net 
News from Covenant Christian School
 
Rick Robertson Installed as New CCS Headmaster
 
From Rick:  What a warm and encouraging welcome it has been for Patti and I as we have joined the Covenant family here at CPC & CCS.  To see God work in our circumstances and open the door for ministry has been a blessing and a challenge for both of us.  We see great things ahead and are already hard at work to make the 2008-09 school year one of the most successful ever.  I covet your prayers and ask that you continue to intercede on behalf of each student, parent, staff member .... and especially me - for His Glory!
 
CCS Welcomes New Coach
 
Athletic Director Robb Moss will have a new assistant coach on the varsity sidelines this season.  Jonathan Ingraham is a recent Covenant College graduate and will coach the BJV team, assist Coach Moss with the varsity team and aid with various assistant director duties.  Coach Ingraham joins a successful athletic staff and adds to the current expertise that Coach Aaron Halverson (Middle School Athletic  Director) has with the younger athletes and the varsity baseball squad.  Coach Ingraham will also lead the Lions on the soccer field during the 2008-09 season.  During the school day he will be part of the teaching faculty for Bible at CCS.  Lions' sports continue to look promising as these men lead our young people in character and sportsmanship.
 
CCS Summer Enrichment Camps a Big Hit
 
Mara Harrison, CCS Pre-School Director, has put together a series of week long summer enrichment camps for ages K3 - 5th grade.  The first camps were a sell-out and the next available sessions are on a first come - first served basis.  They will be held the weeks of July 7th (Science & Nature), and again on July 21st (Art).  Cost is only $125 and includes all supplies.  Contact the CCS office for reservations and register now before these fill-up.
 
Sports Camp for Future Lions

Coach Moss has his staff primed for victory and his charges nipping at the heels of the competition.  Soccer and basketball camps are scheduled and sign up is limited, so contact the office for your spot today.  Soccer camps will be held 7/1-3 and 7/28-8/1.  Basketball camps are held on 7/14-18 and 7/28-8/1.  Come ready to work hard, have fun and hone your skills to be the best.
 

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