Worship Services

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Romans 12:9-13

 General Information
This church is part of the Reformed theological tradition and that theology is evident in our worship and witness. If that doesn't mean anything to you, know that Presbyterians place a lot of emphasis on the power and love and sovereign grace of God. Grasping the reality and implications of such an emphasis is important to us. Knowing this in the heart is key. When you get here you will find that the emphasis in this church is on the disposition of the heart. This means that the outward, superficial things of life take a back seat to the inward, spiritual realities. This church emphasizes growing into the likeness of Jesus Christ.

On a typical Sunday morning you will find that …

• ANONYMITY is protected. You will be greeted and welcomed, but you will not be singled out to stand or sign anything or in any way be targeted. When you are ready to make yourself known, we’ll be ready for you.

• ATTENDANCE is recorded as a group, not by name. No attendance pads going down the pews. No phone calls harassing you if you miss church. When you are ready for a visit or call, let us know and we’ll be there.

• The ATTIRE is relaxed. What you wear is not a big deal. What’s important is being present to God in body and spirit. Again, it’s about the heart. You’ll find a lot of people in their Sunday best and a lot of others in casual clothing.

• The ATTITUDE is positive and forward thinking. Our message is filled with hope and joy. We hope any guilt you may feel is the good kind—the kind that God uses to bring good perspective or changes in a person’s life. Also, we come out of a grand theological tradition to which we freely and joyfully adhere. But we are not stuck in the past. We seek to speak out and practice the faith in ways that advance God’s causes.

• ACTION is expected. We will let you sit in the pews for a little while, but after that, expect to be asked to get involved in a ministry focused within or outside of the church. It is part of authentic Christian living.

• The AMBITION is to glorify God and enjoy God always. This is what we are created to do. We take this seriously. Glorifying God is our first order of business. Our main purpose in life is not to win heaven or avoid hell; rather, it is to glorify God and enjoy God forever.

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 Worship Times
We invite you to come and worship with us. Worship is at the heart of what we do as people of God. The regular rhythm of gathered worship is what God expects of us.

Sunday morning worship        11:00 AM        Traditional (choir, robes, organ)
       Typically lasts about an hour

Sunday evening worship         7:00 PM         Contemporary (drums, keyboards)
       Once per month on last Sunday of the month
       Typically lasts about an hour

Special worship services include
        Community wide Thanksgiving Service---Rotates churches in Covington
        Christmas Eve---Ends with candlelight and singing Silent Night on the front steps
        Holy Week services---Held at different church during Holy Week
        Maundy Thursday---Powerful service held on Thursday before Easter
        Easter Sunrise service---Community service held at high school football stadium

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 Church School
When you come to worship, come early and go to class. Church school is part of our ministry of making disciples.

Nursery - 3 year olds	First floor, educational building
4 & 5 year olds	First floor, educational building
1st & 2nd grades	First floor, educational building
3rd & 4th grades	Second floor, educational building
5th & 6th grades	Third floor behind choir loft
7th & 8th grades	Jr. High room, second floor, educational building
9th - 12th grades	Sr. High room, second floor, educational building
Faith Mates	Young couples, room behind balcony
Discovery Class	Mixed ages, second floor, educational building
Journey Class	Mixed ages, second floor across from Ricky’s office
Shelton-McNeely	Older adults, Shelton McNeely room

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 Church Nursery
A church nursery is available during the church school and worship hour, as well as during monthly contemporary worship services and other services. The nursery is well equipped with safe and sanitary cribs, sinks, changing tables, and a soft carpet. To provide maximum safety and care, we normally have two workers in the nursery at all times. One of the workers is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Parents or guardians dropping off a child are asked to sign the child in with all relevant instructions for care as well as identifying who is authorized to pick up the child afterwards. Beepers are provided for parents who want to be paged when needed.

Nursery Volunteer Schedule March 4 – Kim Zurhellen 11 – Laura Dawson 18 – Melissa Jones 25 – Robin Taylor & Jessica Billings April 1 – Palm Sunday – Daphne Sanford 8 – Easter Sunday – Sharon Baxter and Christine Smith 15 – Katie Henson 22 – Michelle Johnston 29 – Charlotte Ann McCraw May 6 – Sarah Cousar 13 – Pam Wilson 20 – Ann Sue Thornton 27 – Lane Howard June 3 – Alisha Pinner 10 – Dana Click 17 – Kim Zurhellen 24 – Laura Dawson and Melissa Jones Children's Church Volunteer Schedule March 4 – Dana Click and Stacy Pilkington 11 – Kim Zurhellen and Bailey Morgan 18 – Annalyn Matthews and Delyn Matthews 25 – no Children’s Church April 1 – Michelle Johnston and Kinsey Johnston 8 – Mark and Shalese Gilbreath 15 – Andrea Franklin and Stephanie Turnbow 22 – Alisha Pinner and Carrie Lodge 29 – no Children’s Church May 6 – Russ and Melissa Jones 13 – Lisa Chumley and Monica Ruffin 20 – Doug and Lisa Miller 27 – no Children’s Church June 3 – Mark and Shalese Gilbreath 10 – Ann, Anna Laura and Hogan McGowan 17 – Holly Lyle and Robin Taylor 24 – no Children’s Church

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 Driving Directions
FROM THE SOUTH. Take Highway 51 north into Covington. Turn right onto West Church Street. Go .25 mile to the corner of West Church Street and South Main Street. Take a right onto South Main Street and an immediate left into the church parking lot.

FROM THE NORTH. Take Highway 51 south into Covington. Turn left onto West Church Street. Go .25 mile to the corner of West Church Street and South Main Street. Take a right onto South Main Street and an immediate left into the church parking lot.

FROM THE WEST. Take Highway 59 into Covington. Highway 59 is West Liberty as you approach Covington. Take a right on Highway 51. Take the third road on your left which is West Church Street. Go .25 mile to the corner of West Church Street and South Main Street. Take a right onto South Main Street and an immediate left into the church parking lot.

FROM THE EAST. Take Highway 54 into Covington. Highway 54 is East Liberty as you approach Covington. Take left onto South Maple Street just before you get to the square in Covington. Go .17 miles on South Maple to East Church Street. Turn right on East Church Street Take a left onto South Main Street and an immediate left into the church parking lot.

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