1. family and parenting
2. children

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This Week at Covenant
Today
3:00-5:00—Feed the Homeless at
FUMC
Monday
5:30—Zumba
5:30 - Men’s Bible Discussion
7:00—F.U.E.L. in CCC
Tuesday
1:00—Doris Branton Circle
6:00—Hand bells
Wednesday
9:30—Explorers Bible Study
5:30—Dinner
6:15—STUDY
6:30—Praise Team
Thursday
9:00—Women’s Bible Study
6:30—Chancel Choir
Daily Living—John Hines, Holley, rm 4
Fellowship—Marie Smith, Holley, rm 5
Searchers—Kay Chadick, Holley, rm 2
Seekers—Annette and Strand Martin, Preschool, rm 3
Wesleyan—Gene Blevins, Holley, rm 9
Serendipity—Les Stratton, Holley, rm 7
F.U.E.L.—Jennifer Blanchard, Preschool, rm 9
The Gift—Jennifer Manuel, Sanctuary
The Doris
Branton
Circle will meet
this Tuesday
at 1pm at
Covenant.
Wednesday Night Study


Effectiveness Through
Biblical Truths
based on Stephen Covey’s
book, The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People
will be led by Covenant’s
Staci Henry, a certified
“7 Habits“ teacher
also Youth & kids program
Today’s Flowers are in

Celebration of
Join us Wednesday, at 6:15pm
Cody & Lauren Aucoin’s
following supper!
8th Wedding
Anniversary on
Upcoming
November 18.
Wednesday Night
Dinner -Study -Worship
in the CCC
Communion and Lesson on
Minor Characters in the
November 9
Christmas Story,
326
149
If you were here, THANKS,
if not, we missed you!
United Methodist Church
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Can meet Jesus
Hear the Message of Jesus
Serve the Mission of Jesus
300 East Martial Ave., Lafayette, LA 70508 • Church 981-2088 • Preschool 988-3962
Join us TODAY at 3-5pm in the
First Methodist Church parking lot.
Come, bring a side dish and volunteer
as needed.
FUEL invites you to come and
join us for our new study,
"Misreading Scripture
Through Western Eyes".
Mondays, 7pm in the CCC .
Worship
Sunday School
Covenant
Covenant is a place where people:
December 3-17
PECANS ARE
HERE!!!
Don't be left
out....selling fast...
Only $10 a bag.
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW in
the Narthex or CCC foyer.
Potluck Meal
Thanksgiving Day
In the C.C.C.
We will have
Fellowship then
Set up—-11:00-12:00
Eat —-12:00-2:00
Clean up—-2:00-2:30
A sign up sheet is in the
Narthex and the CCC foyer.
Please tell us what you will
bring so we have a variety of
sides!
Contact Kathie Ball or Debbie
Harrison for more info.
Stephen Ministry
Our Christ-centered goal is
to help someone going
through a crisis (serious
illness, job loss, death of a
family member or friend,
divorce, difficulty adjusting
to a recent move, etc.) Contact Shari
Mirgon (337-371-1014) if you or a
friend is in need of a Stephen Minister.
“The Door of Contentment”
November 16, 2014
In His Service:
Rev. Chris Blanchard, Pastor
Ken Cheshire, Director of Music & Worship Ministries
Melissa Bowen, Pastoral Assistant
Lindsay Perry, Director of Children’s Ministries
Craig and Melissa Hartwell, Youth Directors
Amy Rizzuto, Preschool/MDO Director
Pat Battaglia, Organist - 9:00am
Jennifer Tassin, Pianist - 9:00am
Ashlyn And Ava LeFevre, Acolytes—9:00am
Worship Times:
Traditional Service - 9:00am
Sunday School - 10:10am
Contemporary Service - 11:10am
www.CovenantUM.org
A NURSERY
is available for children from 6 weeks of age through 4 years old in
Room 2 in the Preschool building. An usher will be happy to direct you in placing your
child there before the worship service begins.
As a courtesy to others, please turn off or mute all cell phones
and pagers. Hymnals are available from an usher
ORDER OF WORSHIP 9:00 AM
WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
.
PRELUDE
Rev. Chris Blanchard
Pat Battaglia
*CALL TO WORSHIP
*HYMN
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
TFWS 2145 (1-3)
*WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
*GLORIA PATRIA
JOYS AND CONCERNS
OFFERING/ANTHEM
O Worship the King
Chancel Choir
*DOXOLOGY
SPECIAL MUSIC
MESSAGE
Philippians 4:11-13
Peace in the Valley
“The Door of Contentment”
Jack LaFaye
Rev. Blanchard
*HYMN
It is Well with My Soul
UMH 377 (1)
We receive members by profession of faith and baptism, by transfer of membership from
another United Methodist Church or other Christian denomination.
Please come forward during singing of last hymn.
*BENEDICTION
(* The Congregation will please stand.)
W
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NEW CONCERNS
LYNN VIATOR
SUSANNE MARTIN
MEGHAN FERG
ONGOING CONCERNS:
DORIS STRENG
WAYNE NECK
DWAYNE VAUGHN
DARLENE FLATT
REV. BERNIE SHAMP
PERCY BERNARD
JIM SNYDER
REBECCA KENNEDY
SISTER CONGREGATIONS:
ELSIE BROUSSARD
ELLIS ROMERO
JUDY BEADLE
NOLA BEADLE
PAULA LEBLANC
DONNA JONES
PAUL DAVIS
JOYCE MARTIN
JUDY BONIN
CLAIRE MEYERS
Christians around the World
Our Military and their Families
Our Wounded Warriors and
their Caregivers
Our loved ones living with
Alzheimer’s
Returning
TODAY!
Haiti Mission Team
Melissa Brockmann
Stephanie Brockmann
Greg Fox
Sherry Goudeau
Melissa Hardin
Wally Manuel
Lindsay Perry
Nathan Perry
Ali Roberts
Kent Roberts
Lafayette First UMC and St. Barnabas Episcopal-Lafayette
Prayer cards are available in Narthex and registration pads or email Marie Smith at [email protected].
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Ardella Richeson
Children, PK-4 through 2nd grade, may leave for Children’s Worship immediately following.
Please register 1st timers. Parents, please pick up your children
in the Holley Building following the service.)
*HYMN
He Touched Me
UMH 367 (1,2)
*SCRIPTURE
PRAISE:
KIM WRIGHT
CHARLES PURGHAN
e welcome our guests who worship with us today. We invite you to consider making Covenant the church where you worship
and serve God.
or those with hearing disabilities an Assisted Listening unit is available from the media desk in the back of the church.
children’s ministry
Serving together as a family is one of the best ways to teach your child about
the importance of the act of service. Join other United Methodist families as they
serve Thanksgiving Dinner to those less fortunate. Meet at First UMC TODAY from 3-5
pm and you will be amazed at what a blessing it is to serve others.
Well-Versed Kids—we are already on month four of our Well
-Versed Kids Program. We have several kids who have learned ALL of their
verses! It is important for our children to learn scripture so they can always
have God’s Word available to them. Please help them learn their verses!
As Thanksgiving draws nearer, we will be asking the kids to think of things they
are thankful for each week. We encourage you to do the same in your own home.
You can have your own “Thankful Tree” that can serve as a daily reminder of all of
the blessings that God has given your family.
Business Directory
If you would like your business or service listed
in the new picture directory, please submit your
info to [email protected]. Thank you,
Melissa
The New 2015 Flower Chart
is available for you to sign up for altar
flowers next year. The chart is on the
back of the door in Peggy’s office,
in the CCC.
A NURSERY
is available for children from 6 weeks of age through 4 years old
in Room 2 in the Preschool building. An usher will be happy to direct you in placing
your child there before the worship service begins.
As a courtesy to others, please turn off or mute all cell phones and pagers.
NEW CONCERNS
LYNN VIATOR
SUSANNE MARTIN
MEGHAN FERG
ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:10AM
WELCOME
Rev. Chris Blanchard
SONGS OF PRAISE
We’re Here to Worship
Redeemed
I Will Not Be Shaken
Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)
OFFERTORY
In Christ Alone
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
PRAISE:
KIM WRIGHT
CHARLES PURGHAN
Ardella Richeson
ONGOING CONCERNS:
DORIS STRENG
WAYNE NECK
DWAYNE VAUGHN
DARLENE FLATT
REV. BERNIE SHAMP
PERCY BERNARD
JIM SNYDER
REBECCA KENNEDY
SISTER CONGREGATIONS:
ELSIE BROUSSARD
ELLIS ROMERO
JUDY BEADLE
NOLA BEADLE
PAULA LEBLANC
DONNA JONES
PAUL DAVIS
JOYCE MARTIN
JUDY BONIN
CLAIRE MEYERS
Christians around the World
Our Military and their Families
Our Wounded Warriors and
their Caregivers
Our loved ones living with
Alzheimer’s
Returning
TODAY!
Haiti Mission Team
Melissa Brockmann
Stephanie Brockmann
Greg Fox
Sherry Goudeau
Melissa Hardin
Wally Manuel
Lindsay Perry
Nathan Perry
Ali Roberts
Kent Roberts
Lafayette First UMC and St. Barnabas Episcopal-Lafayette
Prayer cards are available in Narthex and registration pads or email Marie Smith at [email protected].
Children, PK-4 through 2nd grade, may leave for Children’s Worship immediately following.
Please register 1st timers. Parents, please pick up your children in the Holley Building following the service.)
JOYS AND CONCERNS
SCRIPTURE
MESSAGE
Philippians 4:11-13
“The Door of Contentment”
* INVITATION
He Touched Me
Rev. Blanchard
Redeemed
We receive members by profession of faith and baptism, by transfer of membership from another
United Methodist Church or other Christian denomination. Please come forward during singing of last hymn.
* BENEDICTION
(* The Congregation will please stand.)
W
F
e welcome our guests who worship with us today. We invite you to consider making Covenant the church
where you worship and serve God.
or those with hearing disabilities an Assisted Listening unit is available from the media desk in the back of the
church.
children’s ministry
Serving together as a family is one of the best ways to teach your child about
the importance of the act of service. Join other United Methodist families as they
serve Thanksgiving Dinner to those less fortunate. Meet at First UMC TODAY from 3-5
pm and you will be amazed at what a blessing it is to serve others.
Well-Versed Kids—we are already on month four of our Well
-Versed Kids Program. We have several kids who have learned ALL of their
verses! It is important for our children to learn scripture so they can always
have God’s Word available to them. Please help them learn their verses!
As Thanksgiving draws nearer, we will be asking the kids to think of things they
are thankful for each week. We encourage you to do the same in your own home.
You can have your own “Thankful Tree” that can serve as a daily reminder of all of
the blessings that God has given your family.
Business Directory
If you would like your business or service listed
in the new picture directory, please submit your
info to [email protected]. Thank you,
Melissa
The New 2015 Flower Chart
is available for you to sign up for altar
flowers next year. The chart is on the
back of the door in Peggy’s office,
in the CCC.
A NURSERY
is available for children from 6 weeks of age through 4 years old
in Room 2 in the Preschool building. An usher will be happy to direct you in placing
your child there before the worship service begins.
As a courtesy to others, please turn off or mute all cell phones and pagers.
NEW CONCERNS
LYNN VIATOR
SUSANNE MARTIN
MEGHAN FERG
ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:10AM
WELCOME
Rev. Chris Blanchard
SONGS OF PRAISE
We’re Here to Worship
Redeemed
I Will Not Be Shaken
Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)
OFFERTORY
In Christ Alone
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
PRAISE:
KIM WRIGHT
CHARLES PURGHAN
Ardella Richeson
ONGOING CONCERNS:
DORIS STRENG
WAYNE NECK
DWAYNE VAUGHN
DARLENE FLATT
REV. BERNIE SHAMP
PERCY BERNARD
JIM SNYDER
REBECCA KENNEDY
SISTER CONGREGATIONS:
ELSIE BROUSSARD
ELLIS ROMERO
JUDY BEADLE
NOLA BEADLE
PAULA LEBLANC
DONNA JONES
PAUL DAVIS
JOYCE MARTIN
JUDY BONIN
CLAIRE MEYERS
Christians around the World
Our Military and their Families
Our Wounded Warriors and
their Caregivers
Our loved ones living with
Alzheimer’s
Returning
TODAY!
Haiti Mission Team
Melissa Brockmann
Stephanie Brockmann
Greg Fox
Sherry Goudeau
Melissa Hardin
Wally Manuel
Lindsay Perry
Nathan Perry
Ali Roberts
Kent Roberts
Lafayette First UMC and St. Barnabas Episcopal-Lafayette
Prayer cards are available in Narthex and registration pads or email Marie Smith at [email protected].
Children, PK-4 through 2nd grade, may leave for Children’s Worship immediately following.
Please register 1st timers. Parents, please pick up your children in the Holley Building following the service.)
JOYS AND CONCERNS
SCRIPTURE
MESSAGE
Philippians 4:11-13
“The Door of Contentment”
* INVITATION
He Touched Me
Rev. Blanchard
Redeemed
We receive members by profession of faith and baptism, by transfer of membership from another
United Methodist Church or other Christian denomination. Please come forward during singing of last hymn.
* BENEDICTION
(* The Congregation will please stand.)
W
F
e welcome our guests who worship with us today. We invite you to consider making Covenant the church
where you worship and serve God.
or those with hearing disabilities an Assisted Listening unit is available from the media desk in the back of the
church.
children’s ministry
Serving together as a family is one of the best ways to teach your child about
the importance of the act of service. Join other United Methodist families as they
serve Thanksgiving Dinner to those less fortunate. Meet at First UMC TODAY from 3-5
pm and you will be amazed at what a blessing it is to serve others.
Well-Versed Kids—we are already on month four of our Well
-Versed Kids Program. We have several kids who have learned ALL of their
verses! It is important for our children to learn scripture so they can always
have God’s Word available to them. Please help them learn their verses!
As Thanksgiving draws nearer, we will be asking the kids to think of things they
are thankful for each week. We encourage you to do the same in your own home.
You can have your own “Thankful Tree” that can serve as a daily reminder of all of
the blessings that God has given your family.
Business Directory
If you would like your business or service listed
in the new picture directory, please submit your
info to [email protected]. Thank you,
Melissa
The New 2015 Flower Chart
is available for you to sign up for altar
flowers next year. The chart is on the
back of the door in Peggy’s office,
in the CCC.








This Week at Covenant
Today
3:00-5:00—Feed the Homeless at
FUMC
Monday
5:30—Zumba
5:30 - Men’s Bible Discussion
7:00—F.U.E.L. in CCC
Tuesday
1:00—Doris Branton Circle
6:00—Hand bells
Wednesday
9:30—Explorers Bible Study
5:30—Dinner
6:15—STUDY
6:30—Praise Team
Thursday
9:00—Women’s Bible Study
6:30—Chancel Choir
Daily Living—John Hines, Holley, rm 4
Fellowship—Marie Smith, Holley, rm 5
Searchers—Kay Chadick, Holley, rm 2
Seekers—Annette and Strand Martin, Preschool, rm 3
Wesleyan—Gene Blevins, Holley, rm 9
Serendipity—Les Stratton, Holley, rm 7
F.U.E.L.—Jennifer Blanchard, Preschool, rm 9
The Gift—Jennifer Manuel, Sanctuary
The Doris
Branton
Circle will meet
this Tuesday
at 1pm at
Covenant.
Wednesday Night Study


Effectiveness Through
Biblical Truths
based on Stephen Covey’s
book, The 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People
will be led by Covenant’s
Staci Henry, a certified
“7 Habits“ teacher
also Youth & kids program
Today’s Flowers are in

Celebration of
Join us Wednesday, at 6:15pm
Cody & Lauren Aucoin’s
following supper!
8th Wedding
Anniversary on
Upcoming
November 18.
Wednesday Night
Dinner -Study -Worship
in the CCC
Communion and Lesson on
Minor Characters in the
November 9
Christmas Story,
326
149
If you were here, THANKS,
if not, we missed you!
United Methodist Church



Can meet Jesus
Hear the Message of Jesus
Serve the Mission of Jesus
300 East Martial Ave., Lafayette, LA 70508 • Church 981-2088 • Preschool 988-3962
Join us TODAY at 3-5pm in the
First Methodist Church parking lot.
Come, bring a side dish and volunteer
as needed.
FUEL invites you to come and
join us for our new study,
"Misreading Scripture
Through Western Eyes".
Mondays, 7pm in the CCC .
Worship
Sunday School
Covenant
Covenant is a place where people:
December 3-17
PECANS ARE
HERE!!!
Don't be left
out....selling fast...
Only $10 a bag.
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW in
the Narthex or CCC foyer.
Potluck Meal
Thanksgiving Day
In the C.C.C.
We will have
Fellowship then
Set up—-11:00-12:00
Eat —-12:00-2:00
Clean up—-2:00-2:30
A sign up sheet is in the
Narthex and the CCC foyer.
Please tell us what you will
bring so we have a variety of
sides!
Contact Kathie Ball or Debbie
Harrison for more info.
Stephen Ministry
Our Christ-centered goal is
to help someone going
through a crisis (serious
illness, job loss, death of a
family member or friend,
divorce, difficulty adjusting
to a recent move, etc.) Contact Shari
Mirgon (337-371-1014) if you or a
friend is in need of a Stephen Minister.
“The Door of Contentment”
November 16, 2014
In His Service:
Rev. Chris Blanchard, Pastor
Ken Cheshire, Director of Music & Worship Ministries
Melissa Bowen, Pastoral Assistant
Lindsay Perry, Director of Children’s Ministries
Craig and Melissa Hartwell, Youth Directors
Amy Rizzuto, Preschool/MDO Director
Pat Battaglia, Organist - 9:00am
Jennifer Tassin, Pianist - 9:00am
Ashlyn And Ava LeFevre, Acolytes—9:00am
Worship Times:
Traditional Service - 9:00am
Sunday School - 10:10am
Contemporary Service - 11:10am
www.CovenantUM.org