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Covenant Presbyterian Church
2001 N Coalter St
Staunton, Virginia 24401
Phone: 540-885-2138
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“Go and make disciples of all nations, ...
teaching them to obey
all that I have commanded you.”
Matthew 28:19-20 (NRSV)
Jesus’ Great Commandment to go (as in leave the safety of your comfort zone) and make disciples (assuming you are already a disciple) asks a lot of us. It asks us to be active, not passive, disciples. It asks us to nurture faith beyond our walls as well as within our hearts. It asks us to teach the good news and saving faith we have learned from those who made us disciples. Discipleship is not an endpoint for the journey; it is a path for the ongoing journey we take as brothers and sisters in Christ. This brochure offers you resources for that journey – classes to stimulate your thinking and to encourage reflection on faith, Bible studies to deepen your understanding of God’s Word, opportunities to feed your soul and spirit (and occasionally your stomach). Take a few moments to look inside these pages and consider your journey of faith. What kind of disciple are you? What might help you at this stage of the journey? With whom might you travel in these coming months, for we do not walk this path alone. We walk side by side, trusting in these words of Jesus: Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:20)
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We invite you to explore the full range of CE offerings at Covenant. Each class will have ‘break points’, a time in which you may exit one class and join another, thus broadening the scope of study.
Adults
SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:30 Am)
Adult I - Using THE PRESENT WORD series, this class will focus on God’s covenant manifested in communities. The lessons consider the persons God chose to be covenant leaders, the invitations God offered to enter into community, the people’s responses to the invitations and the nature of God’s new covenant community. Various leaders will take turns preparing lessons and leading discussion. Room 6
Adult II - Join our adult class for an interesting and compelling study of a new book entitled The Seven Faith Tribes written by Mr. George Barna. This author/researcher states, "The United States harbors a long and deep tradition of faith...but what do we know about the faith of Americans?" The book provides insight on the seven "faith tribes" in America...who they are, what holds them together, how they differ from one another, and what difference might understanding them make for the future of our country? The author also provides some astonishing insights on how these 'tribes' are influencing our economy, politics, and values. Led by Richard & Donna Esther. Room 5
New Covenant - This class will study Hebrews exploring the context in which the book was written as well as its meaning for us today. Various leaders for the class facilitate discussion. Room 1
Adult short-term series - The classes in this series address a variety of topics of contemporary interest:
Presbyterian 101 -
(January 17 - February 14)
Who are we Presbyterian? What do we believe? Why do we have so many meetings? What are the issues we face today? Join us for an overview of what it means to be Presbyterian in the 21st Century. Led by John Peterson and Lisa Hedrick. Fellowship Hall
Practices of the Spirit: A Lenten Study -
(February 21 - March 28)
What do prayer, gardening, walking, baking, painting, reading, and meditating have in common? All can be practices that bring us closer to God and nurture our faith. Join us as we both talk about and engage in spiritual practices which enrich our discipleship. Led by Amy Summers-Minette and Michele Briggs. Fellowship Hall
Everything Must Change -
(April 11 - May 16)
Utilizing Brian McLaren’s book, Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope, we will explore Brian’s vision for the future of the Church, and its challenges for us and to us as faithful followers of Christ in a global community. Led by John Peterson. Fellowship Hall
MONDAY MORNING
biblestudy(10:30 AM)-Take an in-depth look at the text for next Sunday’s sermon and share perspectives with John and Amy as together we consider how the text speaks to us. Fellowship Hall
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Horizon Bible Study - 2nd Tuesday 10 Am & 2nd Tuesday 7 pm
Joshua A Journey of Faith by Mary Mikhael is this year’s study. Enjoy this time of study and fellowship.
Novels & Needles -2nd Friday 10 Am
This book club meets monthly through May in the Breezeway.
YOUTH
SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:30 Am)
Senior high - Let’s give them something to talk about! Join with fellow senior highs as we talk about what’s going on in the world and what our faith says about it. Joan & John Sayers and Melissa Sheets lead Senior High.
Middle school - Explore the meaning and mystery of the Bible with laughter, games, and a little bit of creativity!
Jackie Kurtz & Katy Avoli-Miller lead Middle School.
CHILDREN
SUNDAY SCHOOL (9:30 Am)
Infants - Nursery is provided for babies through 18 month-olds during the Sunday School hour by Nursery Caregivers and Huggers & Helpers.
Toddlers - Stories, songs and play utilizing Rock-a-Bye materials introduce toddlers to Sunday School. Jakki Avery & Amanda Campbell, Teal Room
Pre-K - Preschoolers learn through lessons from Seasons of the Spirit led by Sandy Buckland & Ruth Gardner, Blue Room
K-1 - PCUSA’s We Believe curriculum uses engaging Bible stores as a launching point for imagination. Our Kindergarten and 1st grade class is led by Becky Earhart & Karen Peterson, Yellow Room
2nd & 3rd Grades - The Way of the Child focuses on the spiritual formation of children with leaders Betty Gilchrest & Mandi Smith, Green Room
4th & 5thGrades - Seasons of the Spirit is a lectionary-based study led by Curt & Diana Bohart and Clayton & Tom Brooks, Room 2
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
Alphas (ages 3 through 1st grade) practice at the beginning of the Sunday School hour in Imagination Station from 9:30 - 9:45AM. They will share songs with the congregation on February 7th, March 7th, Palm Sunday - March 28th, and Children’s Sunday - May 9th.
Omegas (2nd graders through Middle Schoolers) practice Sundays at noon. They will share songs with the congregation on February 14th, March 14th, April 18th, and May 9th.
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Sunday morning
special event
In lieu of classes . . .
Year-end Celebration (May 23rd)
Celebrate the close of our ‘09-’10 Christian Education Year!
Teacher recognition, food, fun, and fellowship! Great Hall.
No Sunday School - April 4th
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