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Here at Covenant, we strive to be a community of caring friendships focused on the mission of Jesus.
While there is a refreshing spirit of fellowship here, Covenant is a place for learning, encouragement, accountability and where individuals grow stronger together in our faith in God.
SEPTEMBER IS FAMILY & FRIENDS MONTH!
We welcome you to invite your family, friends and coworkers to join us in fellowship.
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Check out all the great events we have planned throughout the month!
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Sunday, 9/14: Quest Sunday
Friday, 9/26: Church-wide Trivia Night @ 6pm
Sunday, 9/28: Family and Friends Sunday
Sunday, 9/28: Family Fun Day
(after worship)
FALL 2025 BIBLE INSTITUTE
PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER:
TRANSFORMED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
Facilitated by Pastor Jabulani McCalister
WEDNESDAYS, SEPT. 1OTH–DEC. 17TH (12 WEEKS)
TWO OPTIONS: 12pm–1:30pm, or 7pm–8:30pm
(Zoom only for both options)
No classes on 10/22 and 11/26
As the world implodes, the church has always been a refuge and sanctuary for the troubled soul. But what happens when it isn’t?
This class will present a path of healing, hope, and recovery from “church hurt.” Led by the Holy Spirit, Scripture, testimonies, and the church hurt recovery manual, guidance, empathy, and tools of healing will be shared with those who have encountered broken hearts and spirits while attending a place of worship.
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Required Text: The Holy Bible
Recommended text: "Violated in a Sacred Space: Healed by the Holy Spirit. A Manual for Recovery from Church Hurt"
Joye M. Pascall, MA, LPC, ED. D. Candidate
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Note: This class must have 6-10 people registered by August 27th to move forward.
Registration form available in the Aug. 3rd Sunday Bulletin or by sending an email to our church office.
ANNUAL FALL BIBLE DRIVE
MISSION CRY
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Covenant is again holding a Fall Bible & Christian Book Drive, which runs mid-August to mid-October. Donations are made to Mission Cry in Fowlerville. Though they are looking specifically for Bibles, they will also accept other Christian books. Mission Cry says: "Empowering native missionaries and making disciples since 1956. We have done this by asking people to share their bookshelves that are filled with Bibles and Christian books. Once we have received those materials, we send them around the world, therefore sowing God’s Word into the lives of those who cannot afford it."
We call upon our Covenant family to participate in this semi-annual Bible Drive for Mission Cry in Fowlerville (an organization supported by Bruce & Carol Carr for many years). We have a box in the lobby, “Mission Nook”, for your donations. Please place your new or used Bibles in this box. If the box is filled (what a happy occurrence!), it will be emptied and re-filled until mid-October. When all that is collected, it will be delivered to Mission Cry.
Thank you in advance for sharing the Word with people around the world.
COVENANT & PRESCHOOL
FAMILY FUN FAIR
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
12PM-2PM
Please join us for this annual preschool/church event, free for the whole family!
All are welcome for church service at 10:45am.
• Bounce House
• Face Painting
• Tattoos
• Craft Activity
• Petting Farm and Pony Rides
• Book Fair
• Pizza, Popcorn & Sweet Treats
(Food available 12pm–1pm or until we run out)
CLERGY BANQUET & ANNUAL GATHERING
CLERGY BANQUET @ CBC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH @ 6PM
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2025 ANNUAL GATHERING @ CBC
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
Click below to register for the 2025 Clergy Banquet Dinner and the 2025 Annual Gathering at Covenant Baptist Church.
ASSISTANCE FOR VISITING GLOBAL SERVANT
Nora & Pieter Kalkman share the love of Jesus and glorify God in ministry throughout Europe and the Middle East and are one of the missionary couples we support. Pieter will be visiting us during our upcoming ABC-MI Annual Gathering, a 2-part experience hosted by Covenant Baptist Church on October 10th-11th.
Also, on Sunday, October 12th, Peter has agreed to stay and visit our special combined Sunday School, briefly sharing an update about Nora's and his ministry, and hosting a table after worship in the welcome center.
Please see Rev. Yolanda White if you can give a little extra so that he can save on expenses while he is here and/or if you can assist with transportation during his stay, it would be greatly appreciated!
In order for anyone offering financial assistance to have credit towards taxable deductions, please write a check to Covenant Baptist Church and in the memo line, write "Pieter Kalkman", or click below to donate through Givelify (select Mission Fund and in "add message", indicate
“Pieter Kalkman”).
Thank you for your support and God Bless you!
MINISTRY UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEPTEMBER GLOBAL
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
Rev. Yolanda White
Cooperative Missions Chairperson
Ketly and Vital work with the Alliance of Baptist Churches within the Haitian community of the Dominican Republic. They strengthen, encourage, and disciple new and existing members. They coordinate church planting and are in the process of building a church. They are involved in several mission/ministry projects and serve the Dominican and mostly Haitian populations. Ketly is also a chaplain. They operate a seniors day care center with the motto: “I see you; I hear you; and I honor you”. The senior daycare is M-W-F with devotion and bible study; exercises; games; hair services, etc.
Click below to learn more about the Pierres (and other missionaries), and contribute to the work God has called them to do.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Are you searching for a place to share your spiritual gifts? Consider Cooperative Missions and be part of the missions team as we work in partnership with our global ministry servants.
Click below to send an email to the church office with your contact information so we can reach out.
Won’t you join us in this great work? God Bless!
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
During the month of September, we lift up these beloved individuals in prayer and birthday blessings:
Lori Bono
Rosalie Cook
Danisha Forbes
Teri Ugbosu
Jamie Grant
Donna Cusac
Joel Krava
Joel Hebbard
John James
Curtis Walker
Shirley Penny
Tanure Ugbosu
Amanda Good
Matthew Bono
If your birthday is in the month of September and we missed reporting it above, please let the church office know. We’d be honored to recognize you in our communication next year and update our records.
CALENDAR
The Prayer Team invites you to make your requests and praises known to them so they may pray for you. Requests are confidential.
If you would like to join the Prayer Ministry, contact the church office. Please click the button below to submit your prayer needs to the Prayer Team.