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Covenant World Relief was already working in Haiti before the quake struck and will be there helping to rebuild lives and homes for years to come. Please give generously to help those who are in such desperate need at www.covchurch.org or click here.

Pastor Duffy has opened his Discipleship group to anyone who wants to pursue a serious, intentional investigation of the Bible. They are currently exploring the book of Mark and meet every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in room 114. This group assumes no previous expertise or familiarity with the Bible.

The season of Lent begins with our Ash Wednesday worship service on February 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

We will be recognizing the beginnings and roots of our denomination, the Evangelical Covenant Church, on Sunday, February 14, 2010.

Covenant Senior High Youth Retreat at Camp Mission Meadows on Lake Chautauqua in Dewittville, NY - February 19-21, 2010. Activities include Skiing, Tubing, or Swimming at Peak 'n Peak Resort. Cost $60 (not including the ski or tubing). Payment and a completed permission slip are required. The registration deadline is Sunday January 31st.

Reach YOUTH MISSION TRIP  July 3-10 to Warrenton, Virginia. Going out once again on a mission to help people in need with painting, repairs, and rebuilding of their homes. The youth will be staying in an area high school and going out to multiple worksites nearby. To reserve your place on the team, you'll need to bring a $50 deposit and a completed permission slip to church by Sunday January 31st.

Questions on the Youth Events, or to Register - Contact Patti Hunt Shearer at (330) 550-9001.

 Covenant Church Men's Retreat at Mission Meadows Camp  coming up on March 5-7, 2010. Join Covenant men form around the area in times of engaging worship, thought-provoking discussions, hearty food, and lots of fun activities! For further information or to register, contact Mission meadows at (716) 386-5932 or e-mail them at camping@missionmeadows.org.

Men's Rally In The Valley Saturday May 8, 2010 at the Covelli Center in downtown Youngstown. Join thousands of area men coming together to be inspired and grow in their faith. For full details, go to www.mensrally.org.

Austintown..."Awesome-town." Wouldn't it be wonderful if that was the way we all thought of our neighbors and the place in which we live? Well a movement is growing to try to make that idea a reality. Yes, people are coming together to plan what is hoped to be a big first step - a Fall Festival - October 9-10, 2010 at Austintown Township Park. We're out to build goodwill, to build relationships, to help people in need, and to celebrate all things good about Austintown, through building a community-wide festival! It's all about working together to make our town a better place. Austintown..."Awesome-town." Wouldn't it be great!

The next planning meeting is Thursday February 18th at Stacey Pavilion at Township Park. Want to find out more? Want to get involved? Contact our Director of Ministries at (330) 799-4214 or by e-mail at BBloomster@yourACC.org.

Every third year, Covenant women from across the country gather for a powerful time of inspiration and community. Hear inspirational speakers including Lynne Hybels, wife to the pastor of Willow Creek Church, and Kristen Haglund, Miss America 2008. Engage in wonderful worship. Enjoy the popular Christian artist, Natalie Grant in concert. Take one of the great tours of our nation's capital. And make lots of new friends from Covenant Churches across the country. Triennial XIII will be July 22-25, 2010 in Washington, DC. Find out more here.