WELCOME FROM THE PASTOR
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.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR MLK, JR. DAY
This week, we commemorate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Covenant Baptist Church will share a brief video during our Children’s Moment highlighting Dr. King’s work. In addition to this video, our Outreach Ministry has compiled a list of MLK, Jr. events and activities in the West Bloomfield and Metro Detroit area. Copies of this list will be available for pick-up at the Welcome Desk in the lobby.
BABY BOTTLE DRIVE
COMMUNITY PARTNER UPDATE
Mary Jackson, AWPC Volunteer Liaison
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YOU DID IT AGAIN!
Covenant family and friends, the result from the fall 2025 Baby Bottle drive is here, $1450.70! My apologies for the long delay.
It is the support and love of you that will make a difference for those in need. Your love and kindness are much appreciated and not forgotten.
MINISTRY UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY
Bill Reid, Treasurer, Financial Stewardship and Building & Grounds Chairperson
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Dear Covenant Baptist Church Members & Friends,
Below are the year-end totals of Covenant Members & Friends Giving reflecting all receipts January through December. This is a shortfall of $7,069 for the year. The gap between budgeted and actual tithes & offering receipts narrowed greatly in December due to a generous gift received last month from an individual. As always, we appreciate all of our members and friends contributions to CBC.
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Let's have a great 2026 together!
EXECUTIVE BOARD
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Susan Pearl-Geisling, Recording Secretary
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Hello Covenant Family,
I am happy to present highlights from the Executive Board Meeting held on Monday, December 3, 2025.
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The board approved the minutes from the October 13, 2025 Board Meeting and the November 3, 2025 Budget Meeting.
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The West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Department has withdrawn from planning a Juneteenth celebration for 2026. The Executive Board supports continuing with plans for Covenant to host a celebration for the community.
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The next Board Meeting will be held on Monday, January 12, 2025.
GLOBAL MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT:
AMANDA & JON GOOD
Rev. Yolanda White, Cooperative Missions Chairperson
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Happy New Year, all!
In this new year, we continue to support missionaries worldwide through ABC-USA International Ministries. Each first Sunday, we spotlight a global servant to share their work, location, and ways to get involved. Current mission sites include Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
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The Goods are relatively new to the Florence, Italy region and were previously serving in Debrecen, Hungary for 6 years. They attend Italian language classes every day and working with immersion partners to understand the local culture. Their main work is evangelism, discipleship, theology education, church planting, focusing on multi-cultural community growth – currently the communities have functioned as segregated communities. They are connected to and work with the Union of Evangelical Baptist Churches of Italy.
Amanda and Jon believe in revitalizing the mission of the church through Christ-centered, multi-cultural community. They engage in evangelistic outreach and discipleship through strategic renewal and church planting initiatives in partnership with UCEBI, the Christian Evangelical Baptist Union of Italy. UCEBI is enthusiastic about working with other Christians to engage their community and the world. The couple supports the Union’s desire to promote mission “from everywhere to everyone,” as they engage in cross-cultural ministry and theological education.
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Click below to donate to the Goods via Givelify, check the box labeled "MISSION FUND", and specify “AMANDA & JON GOOD” in the message box.​​
COOPERATIVE MISSIONS
Rev. Yolanda White, Cooperative Missions Chairperson
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THANK YOU!
From the Family of Velma D. White-Hatchett
To Pastor Jabulani, Rev. Nikita and the entire Covenant Baptist Church Family, a heartfelt thank you for your outpouring of love, support, prayers, flowers, cards, acknowledgements, your presence and endless expressions of love and prayers to me personally and to my family, in the loss of my beloved Sister, Velma D. White-Hatchett.
It is in times like these that you need and so appreciate and feel the comfort and care of our heavenly Father through your brothers and sisters in Christ. Covenant Baptist Church, you certainly came through! God Bless you, Love you and again many thanks!
MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Memorial Service for Maxine Perry will be at Covenant Baptist Church on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Arrangements for the memorial service for Maxine Perry, our CBC member and beloved sister-in-law of Carrie & Lawrence Perry is as follows:
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Family Hour: 1:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary
Covenant Baptist Church
5800 West Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary
Covenant Baptist Church
5800 West Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Repast immediately after service.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
During the month of January, we joyfully celebrate and lift in prayer the following members as they mark another year of life:
Valerie Grant
Bitaniya Morrison
Mae Talton
Rosalie Trent
Carina Owens
James Trent
Trevon Merrieweather
Phyllis Emons
Cerise Tounsel
Kailey Hubbard
Steven Gilson
Jennifer Matthews
Shelia Campbell
If it's your birthday and we missed you this time, please let the church office know. We would be delighted to include you in our future birthday recognitions and ensure our records are up to date.
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.