Covenant United Methodist Church The Church that Families Are Building

Covenant

United Methodist Church

300 East Martial Avenue

Lafayette, LA 70508

337.981.2088

337.988.3286 fax

info@covenantum.org

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A Time for Family

“You are a member of God’s very own family and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” Ephesians 2:19 (TLB)

God expects His church to be reminiscent of a family. In fact, His spiritual family will out live our physical families. Covenant United Methodist is determined to be “God’s very own family” for you and for this community in Lafayette. Healthy families are active, and our church family is no exception. Our families gather for worship and celebrate the Risen Lord each week. Our family gathers together to study God’s word. Our family gathers together to pray for and to encourage one another. Our family gathers together to serve the needs of others. Our family gathers together to play and enjoy God’s abundant living and we gather together to eat and fellowship with one another. We are busy trying to be family for each other.

Covenant UMC has a fantastic foundation of over 28 years of ministry, but with God’s guidance and leadership, our future will even be more incredible. I am so pleased the Lord placed Susie and me as the pastoral family of this loving congregation. I look forward to all that this Family of God will do in the future.

Rev. Chris Blanchard

The Purpose Driven Life

Beginning September 12th, Brother Chris will begin a new sermon series based on the book, The Purpose Driven Life by Pastor Rick Warren. This study will help you understand why you are alive and God’s amazing plan for you both now and for eternity.

For those who have already read the book, it will be a wonderful boost as we get Brother Chris' unique insights on the already familiar text. For those who have not read the book, prepare for a wonderful, life-changing experience.

We have copies available for purchase at church or you can get your own copy in various formats (softcover, hardcover, audio, even as an e-book) from Amazon.com.

From Brother Chris:

40 Days of Purpose

I am thrilled to describe to you what I pray will be one of the most significant emphases that our church might be involved in. During this 6 week program, I am encouraging all of us to discover what God's purpose for our lives might be, using four tools.

These tools include: Sunday Worship and message, a small group study, daily inspirational reading and Scripture memory verses. What a powerful time this will be if our entire community would have a single focus and purpose during these "40 days."

We will be using a guide, Rev. Rick Warren's best selling book, The Purpose Driven Life. What do I want you to do?

First, be praying that our participation in this program will transform our individual lives as well as the life of the church.
Second, get the book and be ready to read one short chapter a day.
Third, commit to attending our worship services beginning September 12th.
And fourth, commit to attending one of the small group sessions, Rev. Byron and I will lead. For those already involved in a Sunday morning class, stay there, but join us on Wednesday evenings beginning September 15th. For those not in a Sunday morning class, we will begin with the first group meeting immediately after the 9:00am service on September 12th.

Thousands of churches, including some of my former congregations, have used this spiritual program and have seen great things happen I know you will not be disappointed.

Schedule

September 12 - What On Earth Am I Here for?

September 19 - Planned for God's Pleasure

September 26 - Formed for God's Family

October 3 - Created to Become Like Christ

October 10 - Shaped to Serve God

October 17 - Made for a Mission

October 24 - Celebration Sunday