Ways to Serve
- Worship Arts and Music Ministries
- Compassion Ministries
- Children's Ministries
- Junior High (Hang Time)
- Senior High (The Journey)
- Women's Ministries
- Men's Ministries
Worship Arts and Music Ministry
Do you like to sing, play an instrument, act, dance, or love technology? There are opportunities for all these creative outlets for children and adults in the Worship Arts and Music Ministry. The Ministry encompasses all the areas that contribute to worship at Covenant. All groups work with the Minister of Worship and Worship staff to provide Christ-centered worship services each week and for special occasions.
Vocalists
Adult Chancel Choir includes adult singers (high school age and up) of all ability levels. If you are a committed follower of Christ, love to sing, and have a desire to lead others in worship, you are welcome to join! An overnight retreat is planned for the early fall. This is a special time to work on music for Christmas and have fun and fellowship as a group. The annual Christmas concert, an important outreach to the greater Lafayette community, will be presented in Loeb Playhouse on the Purdue campus December 10 and 11. Regular rehearsals are held in the sanctuary on Thursday nights, 7:00-9:00 pm, and the group sings at two services on Sunday. Extra rehearsals are scheduled prior to seasonal concerts.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information and to schedule an interview.
Seasonal Choir provides opportunities to sing with the adult choir during the Christmas and Easter season. During these events the choir is usually joined by a full orchestra. Participants join the Chancel Choir rehearsals on Thursday nights for ten weeks prior to the event.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information and to schedule an interview.
Worship Team provides up front leadership for worship services. Requirements are to be a committed follower of Christ, possess a love for worship, have the ability to read music or are a “quick study,” and be vocally strong enough to carry your own part. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00 – 10:00 (members are asked to attend the Chancel Choir rehearsal prior to the Team rehearsal). Team members are scheduled to sing on a monthly rotation.
Contact Tim Dommer (463-7303) for more information or to schedule an interview and audition.
Youth Choir meets during the school year and sings in scheduled worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Junior and Senior high students are invited to be a part of this group. Rehearsal and event schedules are provided in the fall of each year.
For information, contact Tim Dommer (463-7303).
Fellowship Supper for both adult and youth choirs is from 6:15 – 7:00 pm on Thursdays. A light supper at a nominal cost is served in Fellowship Hall. All singers are encouraged to come as often as possible for this special time of fellowship and community building.
Kids’ Praise! for children K- 6th grade offers graded choirs: His Music Makers (grades 4 - 6), Cherubs (grades 1-3), and Crickets (kindergarten). All children are welcome to join in these groups that participate in occasional worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Kids’ Praise! meets on Thursday afternoons. Fellowship and snack time from 3:30– 4:15 pm allows children the chance to unwind after school and get to know their church friends in a relaxed setting. Rehearsals are from 4:15-5:15 pm and include time for worship as well as practice.
Contact Leslie Sutton (497-2344) or Tim Dommer (463-7303) for more information.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information and to schedule an interview.
Seasonal Choir provides opportunities to sing with the adult choir during the Christmas and Easter season. During these events the choir is usually joined by a full orchestra. Participants join the Chancel Choir rehearsals on Thursday nights for ten weeks prior to the event.
Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) for more information and to schedule an interview.
Worship Team provides up front leadership for worship services. Requirements are to be a committed follower of Christ, possess a love for worship, have the ability to read music or are a “quick study,” and be vocally strong enough to carry your own part. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00 – 10:00 (members are asked to attend the Chancel Choir rehearsal prior to the Team rehearsal). Team members are scheduled to sing on a monthly rotation.
Contact Tim Dommer (463-7303) for more information or to schedule an interview and audition.
Youth Choir meets during the school year and sings in scheduled worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Junior and Senior high students are invited to be a part of this group. Rehearsal and event schedules are provided in the fall of each year.
For information, contact Tim Dommer (463-7303).
Fellowship Supper for both adult and youth choirs is from 6:15 – 7:00 pm on Thursdays. A light supper at a nominal cost is served in Fellowship Hall. All singers are encouraged to come as often as possible for this special time of fellowship and community building.
Kids’ Praise! for children K- 6th grade offers graded choirs: His Music Makers (grades 4 - 6), Cherubs (grades 1-3), and Crickets (kindergarten). All children are welcome to join in these groups that participate in occasional worship services, concerts, and/or musicals. Kids’ Praise! meets on Thursday afternoons. Fellowship and snack time from 3:30– 4:15 pm allows children the chance to unwind after school and get to know their church friends in a relaxed setting. Rehearsals are from 4:15-5:15 pm and include time for worship as well as practice.
Contact Leslie Sutton (497-2344) or Tim Dommer (463-7303) for more information.
Instrumentalists
The Praise Band is always eager to add new members. If you play the flute, violin, bass, sax, trumpet, keyboard, or other instruments, are a committed follower of Christ, and have a desire to serve in worship, please let us know. The Band plays for regular worship services and for special occasions such as holiday concerts. Rehearsals are Thursday evening from 9:00 – 10:30 pm in the Sanctuary with the Worship Team.
Contact Tim Dommer (463-7303) or Jay Gephart (447—4874) if interested.
Contact Tim Dommer (463-7303) or Jay Gephart (447—4874) if interested.
The Handbell Choir for those of junior and senoir high school age performs periodically in the regular worship services and for special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. Requirements are a heart for God and an abilty to read music. Beginners as well as advanced players are welcome to audition. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 pm. Contact Jennifer Iles (427-6406) if interested.
The seasonal Orchestra is made up of Covenant members and other musicians from the community. It is assembled for seasonal programs at Christmas and Easter. Contact Tim Dommer (463-7303) for more information or to schudule an audition.
Dramatic Arts and Dance
Drama is incorporated into regular worship periodically and at special events throughout the year including Christmas and Easter. Presentations may include comedic and serious skits, dramatic readings, and scripture interpretation. Writers, actors, stage crew, and costume makers are needed. Training is available in all areas. Contact Holly Martin (448-7999) for more information.
Dance is also used on occasion as a special expression of worship. People of all ages are invited to participate. Rehearsals are scheduled as needed. Contact Melinda Miller (538-3238) for more information.
Support Teams
The Tech Team is an integral part of the worship and arts ministry. As the technical aspects of worship are continually upgraded, more volunteers are needed to work in the areas of sound, lighting, and video and tape production for regular worship and special events. If interested, contact Scott Freeman (532-0837) for more details and/or training.
Ushers and Greeters represent the first impression that visitors (and members) receive on Sunday mornings. These important teams serve on a rotating basis throughout the year. Contact tony Cain (563-4000) for more information or to volunteer.
Administrative Support - The music/worship ministry has ongoing clerical needs to maintain libraries, prepare music packets, update computer files, etc. Hours are flexible and the company is great. Contact Sally Craw (463-7303) if interested.