How Your Clothing Donations Help

I hope everyone is having a fantastic day today, I previously reported that 2 people had been clothed as a result of the clothing donations here in Smithville. I wanted to update you all on that progress. As of today there have been 4 individuals (1 man and 4 women) in recovery that have been [...]

Red Solo Cup

Among the details I could fill in around those events on my calendar is a little time I spent with God. The time came in the car and it was interrupted by my disdain for other drivers, my anxiety around some looming decisions that are weighing on my mind and the occasional invading random thought from nowhere (did I turn off the coffee maker?). I don’t think the time would qualify as quality.

Are we Chatting or Praying?

One of the most beautiful prayers that I have heard, or read, is: Most merciful Father, I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed: by what I have done, and by what I have left undone. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my [...]

Recorded Worship from 1/8/2012

The recorded copy of Worship from 1/8/2012 at Covenant of the Cross. Baby Dedication is the first up.

Sign Up To Help At Potluck

With the recent passing of our beloved friend, Garry Mooney, we all have an opportunity to honor his memory by becoming part of a Fellowship activity that he truly loved. We are looking for two helpers for each morning potluck. In addition, we would truly love to have someone with a Servant’s heart like Garry’s [...]

My First Christmas in Heaven

Christmas is a time of that year that brings solemn thoughts as individuals reflect upon this Christmas, their First Christmas, without a loved one. I first published this poem in 1998 as it was used to minister to me in the loss of my grandfather. Each year at this time of the year I publish it again in my column with the prayer that this poem gives each of us hope through faith in Jesus Christ. There is nothing that will replace the loss of a loved one, but the comfort of their presence in Heaven with Jesus does provide me with peace, especially at Christmas.

Ushers and Hosts Needed!

Do you like to meet new people?  Are you looking for a chance to volunteer at Covenant and just haven’t found where to start?  One one the quickest and easiest places to begin your service experience at Covenant is by becoming an Usher or Host.  All that is asked is a one time a month [...]

How to Bring a Blessing upon Your House

I shared that word with the congregation during morning worship several Sundays ago, but the Holy Spirit wasn’t satisfied with me telling it just once. So in obedience to the Spirit of God, I’m writing that message again here in these pages. If you ever wanted to know how to bring a blessing upon your house, you don’t want to miss this. And even if you feel that your house doesn’t need a blessing, maybe you can read it and tell someone else how to get the job done.

Covenant Cleaning Elves Needed!

Can you spare a couple of hours a month? Do you want to help keep the facilities at Covenant of the Cross spic-and-span?  If so, become a Covenant Cleaning Elf and donate time to keep our church beautiful. For more information, see Starla McCardle.

CovenAnts Children’s Ministry

Covenant’s Ministry for Children, CovenAnts began on Sunday April 3, 2011.  Our Children’s Ministry is underway providing a new opportunity to grow and offer a loving experience to all children.  Beginning April 3, we will be offering classes for kids in grades 1-5.  See Linda Brendlinger, check the website and the information desk in the [...]

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