JUNETEENTH

Holidays come and go with the symbolism and true meaning of the day getting overlooked by many. Today, June 19, is Juneteenth, a Federal Holiday.

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This was about two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was first put into law.

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate, to gather as a family, to look back at the past, and to contemplate a better future with equal rights and equal opportunities for all.

For additional information, see the following website:

nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth

Contemplating Membership?

We welcome newcomers joining with us each week and we are thankful many choose to become a part of our community.

We extend the offer of joining our fellowship of believers to all who profess Jesus as Lord and who believe in the Bible as God's Word.

We'd be happy to discuss how you might plug in to the Covenant Church of Bay Indies. You can be here all year or part of the year as is your plan.

We'd love having you as a member! See Pastor Jon for more details.

Welcome to you all!

SUMMER OF STORIES

Just a reminder- you've heard we will feature a time for getting to know each other better by sharing stories about ourselves during worship. We'll be starting things up this coming weekend!

Would you like to share? Already several members have stepped forward, and we are anticipating getting started quite soon. Let Pastor Jonathon know you want to be interviewed and we will schedule you in! We look forward to hearing the stories from our members and friends!

If you would like to subscribe to this e-mailing, please let us know. Should you want to share this with family, friends, or neighbors, send an email to Covenantbayindies@gmail.com and we will add you and yours to the list.

GATHER 2024

Family Reunions are fun! It is a great time for family members to gather together and celebrate the passing of another year in relationship and in our work together as a family.

GATHER 2024 is the name of the annual "Family Reunion" of the Evangelical Covenant Church. One of the key markers of the early church was their unwavering faithfulness, as described in the book of Acts.

We read about the early believers who devoted themselves to fellowship, generosity, worshipping together, and prayer by giving God the glory.

This year, the Gather theme is "Faithfully Forward" as we make the invitation to all to celebrate how God is moving throughout the denomination as we celebrate God's faithfulness this past year and we eagerly await His presence with us in the year ahead.

Follow the Gather 2024 at the following website by clicking HERE.

We are better together!

SCRIPTURE IN A MINUTE

" This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you whatever you go."



Joshua 1:9 NLT

Joshua had a lot on his mind as he obviously was in a discussion with God as to what was going to be happening next. There was a lot of history already with the children of Israel, and there would be a lot more. The leadership role had squarely fallen on Joshua and now he had to act.

The words from God to Joshua are directed at us as well. We can take strength from the fact that no matter the situation, God is with us and will never leave us. He will always be there to champion our cause and guard and protect us. It is His promise, as it was for Joshua. It is for us today.

We are confident because we know God is with us no matter what!