ADULTS
Small groups are the ultimate landing spot for relationship and transformation!
"They commited themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers." Acts 2:42 MSG
Life is better together! Life gets messy and complicated; we get stuck and struggle to move forward. Groups are designed to help people find a way out nd up. They are where you go to connect with other people and develop authentic relationships. In a group you can dig deep into God’s Word and wrestle with how to apply it to your everyday life. Groups really are the optimal place for you to become more like Christ, to be and to become all that God has promised, and purposed for your life!
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Why Join a Group?
Community groups are the ultimate landing spot for lasting impact and change. Whether you are just exploring, beginning your faith journey, or have been walking with God a long time, we all have steps to take to become more like Christ. Groups really are the optimal place for you to become more like Christ, to be and to become all that God has promised and purposed for your life.
What Can I Expect?
Each group is typically made up of 8-12 people and meets regularly throughout the ministry year (Sept. — May). Time is devoted to
fellowship, study, prayer, and discussion focused on the application of God’s word to our daily lives. Many small groups follow the Dig Deep discussion questions that are based off the central truths of the weekend’s sermon. We have dozens of community groups for men, women, couples, singles, and young adults for you to choose from. New groups are starting all the time and we are always looking for new leaders.
WOMEN
WOMEN'S GROUPS
Something good happens when women get together! Each group and event for women is specifically intended to help equip and encourage you in your walk with Christ. You can choose to sign up for a large study that breaks into smaller groups to discuss and apply the lesson, provide mutual support and pray. Or let us know you are interested in one of the many other small groups meeting throughout the week, and we’ll help you get connected. All of these Women's Groups meet at Covenant except where noted otherwise.
SOUP-er Game Night
October 25th || 7-8:30PM
Come join us for a cozy evening of fellowship, games, and comforting soups and stews!
Sunday || 6:30-830PM || Sneed
Is your soul in need of a deep soak? Come take in Jesus' parables in all their vivid dimensions. Roll up your sleeves with us as we work out parables in our own context. Spreading seed. Generously. Meets at the same time as Middle/High School Students. Sunday nights 6:30-8:30pm.
Monday || 7-9PM || Fetterman
Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer. An invisible war rages around us. A cunning, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters - our emotions, mind, family and our future. But when the enemy meets a woman dressed for the occasion, he fails miserably. This study will challenge you to suit up, stand firm and secure victory in your life. Monday evenings, 7-9pm.
Tuesday || 9:30-11AM || Collins
Join us in meditation on God’s Word, using the classic devotional, My Utmost for His Highest, and companion book as our guide. We will enjoy the daily devotions independently and then discuss as a group during weekly meetings. My Utmost and its companion guide will “encourage and move you to think more deeply about your relationship with the Lord.” Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11am.
Tuesday || 9:30-11AM || Wesney
JONAH, Navigating A Life Interrupted, by Priscilla Shirer. They shock us; they shake us; they compel us to change. You can't escape life's interruptions, but you can change your perspective on them. Dive into the study of Jonah and discover that what you see as an interruption may truly be God's divine invitation to a life so much bigger than you can imagine. Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11am.
Tuesday || 9:30-11AM || Michael
JOURNEY Discipleship Group: A small group of women who commit to actively praying and seeking for God’s transformation in their lives as they explore God’s truth, apply it to their daily lives, encourage one another’s spiritual growth, develop a fuller missional perspective and activity, and pray together. This group will follow the Biblical model that Jesus employs to train and make disciples. Group size is limited to 10 participants. Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11am.
Tuesday || 7-8:30PM || Wesney
JONAH, Navigating A Life Interrupted, by Priscilla Shirer. They shock us; they shake us; they compel us to change. You can't escape life's interruptions, but you can change your perspective on them. Dive into the study of Jonah and discover that what you see as an interruption may truly be God's divine invitation to a life so much bigger than you can imagine. This group meets virtually on Zoom. Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm.
Thursday || 10-11:30AM || Motter
The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis by Nancy Guthrie. The Promised One provides a fresh look at the book of Genesis, leading women in discovering how its stories, symbols, people, and promises point to Christ. We will see Christ as the agent of creation, the offspring who will crush the head of the serpent, the ark of salvation, the source of the righteousness credited to Abraham, the substitutionary sacrifice provided by God, the Savior to whom the whole world must come for life, and much more. Note: This group intends to provide a comfortable in-person meeting for women while maintaining masking and physical distancing. Participants should be willing to follow these guidelines.
Friday || 9-11AM || Worthington
Precept Upon Precept Inductive Bible Study: Revelation Part 1 - Jesus' Message to the Church. Chapters One through Three of Revelation contain God's messages to the seven churches of Asia. See how His messages recorded by John so long ago still speak to the church today. This is a homework-based study. Friday mornings, 9:30-11am.
Friday || 10AM-12PM || Wortell
Meets offsite at Linda Wortell’s house.
Come join us in a scripture-based study of the Book of Revelation. See a full picture of Jesus reigning in power and glory, and learn of the great hope that is ours because of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Friday mornings, 10am-12pm.
MOM'S
We offer a few special opportunities for Mom’s to connect, learn, and share together in the unique joys and needs of motherhood!
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers
Come as you are, imperfect, tired, messy, tired, stressed ...did we say tired? You belong here! If you are a mom of a little one (Birth-Kindergarten), we want you to join us as we walk in love and power together! Meeting fully in-person, once a month. Choose to join the Thursday morning group or the Monday evening group. Childcare available for young children (Infants to Kindergarten) on Thursday mornings only.
Thurs AM (9:30-11am) dates: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 2, Jan 13, Feb 3, Mar 10, Apr 7, May 5
Mon PM (7-8:30pm) dates: Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 6, Jan 17, Feb 7, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9
MIMS - Moms In The Middle
Join us as we gather one Tuesday morning a month to support one another and grow in faith and community. This group was created for mothers with elementary aged children (grades 1-6) as a place to share our journeys through parenthood while creating a nurturing community to share both out struggles and our successes as mothers. Childcare available for young children (Infants to Kindergarten).
Tues AM (9:30-11am) dates: Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10
MOTS - Moms Of Teenagers
If you are a mom of teenagers (MS/HS), this is your tribe. Come join us one Thursday morning a month to encourage one another, discuss the world of teens and how to navigate it, and leave better equipped to handle all that out wonderful teens throw at us. Come jump in our lifeboat mommas, the water is rocky!
Thurs AM (10-11:30am) dates: Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 12
CMOs - Chief Mom Officers
CMOs is dedicated to connecting moms with careers and kids (ages infant to 12th grade) to support each other through the unique triumphs and challenges that we face. Meets virtually on Zoom the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 12-1 pm.
Meets On: Oct 14 and 28, Nov 11, Dec 9, Jan 13 and 27, Feb 10 and 24, Mar 10 and 24, Apr 14 and 28, May 12 and 26
MEN
MEN'S GROUPS
What does a mature and God honoring man look like in today’s world? Men’s groups are designed to answer that question and also to
challenge men in their pursuit of that call. We need other men in our lives to shape and sharpen us. Fill out the group request form and we’ll
help you get connected to one of the men’s small groups meeting throughout the week.
MEN'S EVENTS
Men's Breakfasts
Come and join us for breakfast and fellowship! This time is designed to help every man at Covenant discover and deepen relationships with other men. Along with great food, there will be a time of learning together from God’s Word (pointed very specifically at the unique challenges men face), a personal testimony, and an invitation to learn more about the weekly men's small groups and other activities you can get plugged into.
Men’s Breakfasts are also scheduled for Nov 20, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, April 8, and May 14.
Retreat
Mark your calendar for a one day men’s retreat on Saturday, October 30th, 2021. More to come!
CORE CLASSES
These classes are foundational for every believer at Covenant. Core Classes provide interactive teaching on specific topics for those who want to understand and experience what it is to be a disciple and to grow as a disciple-maker. Each Core Class is offered several times during the ministry year.
Baptism
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward commitment to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Covenant believes that baptism is for anyone who is a follower of Christ and his/her children. It is an opportunity to proclaim Jesus publicly! It is a step of obedience in response to a command - a way for us to identify with Christ and His church. It is an awesome celebration of all God has done for us through His death and resurrection!
If you would like to learn more about baptism, you are encouraged to attend Exploring Baptism. The class is preparation and a prerequisite for anyone planning to be baptized at Covenant. There is a class offered for teens and adults and another for those with an infant or young child.
Adults & Teens: September 26th from 12:15 - 1:30PM
Children: September 26 from 12:15 - 1:30PM
Disciplemaking@covenant
These Core Classes will help you grow as a disciple and disciple-maker. They cover the essentials you need to live out the Christian life, foundational principles, and practices that flow from an identity rooted in Christ and His Word. You don’t have to take them in order, but it helps!
101 - Develop Habits For Spiritural Maturity:
October 10 || 12:15-2:30PM
Find out what it means to become more like Jesus, learn how to spend time with God, be a good steward of all he provides and plug into the power of community.
201 - Find Your Ministry:
November 14 || 12:15-2:30PM
Discover how God has uniquely shaped you to serve him and others. It is an interactive process to help you discover how God has uniquely shaped you for ministry.
301 Fulfill Your Mission:
December 12 || 12:15-2:30PM
Learn what it means to be a witness for Christ and to follow a simple plan to carry out your mission here, there, and everywhere.
CARE GROUPS
There are seasons in life when you could use a little extra care and support and direction! Maybe you are hurting after a loss, trying to grow in a relationship, or want to break free from a habit that is holding you captive. You need a secure place to heal and grow, some trusted advisors to provide counsel or accountability or maybe you are looking for God’s perspective as you face a challenging transition or circumstance.
We offer a variety of Care Groups each semester. These are short-term groups formed around a particular topic. This Fall our Care Group Season will be on Thursday evenings in October and November.
Breaking Addiction
Thursday || 7-9pm || Starts October 14
It is our desire for this to be a “Room of Grace” - -a place where you will find unconditional love and acceptance without judgement; a safe and confidential place for anyone who is hurting, confused or struggling and looking for some peace and sanity in their life. We want to help you experience freedom from addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors.
My Turn to Care: Help for Long-term Caregivers
Thursday evenings || 7-9 pm || Starts October 14
This 6-week care group offers encouragement to those who providing care for aging parents or loved-ones with a long-term illness or disability. Information on curriculum will follow soon.
How to Read the Bible
Thursday || 7-9PM || Starts October 14
In six weeks you can increase your understanding of how we got the Bible, what it is, and how it can be more relevant in your own life. Topics for exploration and discussion will include the Bible’s story, how to understand the narratives, poetry, prophets, how to select a version, how to use the Bible for prayer, and much more. Meets weekly for 6 weeks.
Divorce Recovery & Care
Thursdays || 7-9PM || Starts October 14
Don't go through separation or divorce alone. This 6-week care group is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. Come join a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. There is a $15 materials fee to participate in this group.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Monday || 7-9pm || Starts October 11
It’s Impossible to be Spiritually Mature while Remaining Emotionally Immature. This care group will dive into the book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero. Learn the signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality. Then examine seven biblical, reality-tested steps to become emotionally mature. There is a materials fee.