LET YOUR LIGHT

SO SHINECovenant Gathering 2009

June 28 – July 3

Covenant Gathering: A week of learning, laughter and worship presented by members and churches of Presbyterian Church USA Synod of the Covenant and Synod of Lincoln Trails.

Come to MichindohJune 28-July 3

Join with other Christians to worship, play, study and laugh.

www.michindoh.com

www.covenantgathering.com/

Arise! Shine! For your light has come!

Isaiah 60:1

Worship

The combining of fun and worship must have made God smile.

2008 participant

Love the feeling of family and friendliness. We felt so welcome.

2008 family

Thy word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.

Ps. 119:106

Volunteer

God said, “Let there be light,” … and God saw that the light was good.

Genesis 1: 6—7

Play

You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world.

Matthew 5:14

“... believe in the light so that you may become children of light.”

John 12:36

Weatherwood LodgeWeatherwood LodgeRooms, classrooms, diningRooms, classrooms, dining

A Day at Covenant GatheringA Day at Covenant Gathering• BreakfastBreakfast• WorshipWorship• Class 1-- 8:30-10:00 Class 1-- 8:30-10:00 • Class 2 – 10:15-11:45Class 2 – 10:15-11:45• LunchLunch• ““Afternoon Delights” Afternoon Delights”

short-term drop-in classes short-term drop-in classes• Fun activities, waterfront or Fun activities, waterfront or

mission optionsmission options• Book storeBook store• DinnerDinner• Worship and community time (movie, hayride, Worship and community time (movie, hayride,

talent show, campfire)talent show, campfire)

Searchlight = Jr. Highs

Kids of the Light

Lighthouse=Sr. Highs

Children and Youth Classes

My kids and I had a GREAT time! We are blessed with new friends, great fellowship and have all learned more about God’s word.

2008 family

Study and ClassesStudy and Classes

Classes, classesClasses, classes• Christian Education Theory and Practice -- CE Christian Education Theory and Practice -- CE

Certification CourseCertification Course

• Spirituality of Your Hands Spirituality of Your Hands 

• Write It on Their Hearts - and Screens: Media and Write It on Their Hearts - and Screens: Media and the Churchthe Church    

• Unbinding the Gospel: Learning to Live with the E-Unbinding the Gospel: Learning to Live with the E-WordWord

• Light in the Darkness: Finding Jesus through the Light in the Darkness: Finding Jesus through the Gospel of JohnGospel of John

And more classesAnd more classes

•   Making Space for Christ in a World Making Space for Christ in a World That Seems to Be Falling ApartThat Seems to Be Falling Apart

• I Know I’m Supposed to Pray, but…..I Know I’m Supposed to Pray, but…..• Oxymoron—Organizing for Youth Oxymoron—Organizing for Youth

MinistryMinistry

• Hardship … famine … peril or sword – Hardship … famine … peril or sword – Preparing for Community TraumaPreparing for Community Trauma

I come here to recharge.

2008 participant

Covenant Gathering 2009

June 29, 4:00 pm – July 3, 11:00 am

Michindoh Conference Center

Hillsdale, Michigan

www.covenantgathering.com/

www.michindoh.com

For more information about classes, faculty, location, lodging and costs or to register

www.covenantgathering.com/

See you in June!

Surely God was in this place. 2007 participant