FOUND FAITHFUL SERVING GLOBALLY

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH JUNE 21-24, 2012 IRVINE, CALIFORNIA COVCHURCH.ORG/AM

Found faithful. That has been the simple desire of this movement called the Evangelical Covenant Church since our founding in 1885. In this past year we have identified five mission priorities. To-gether, we start and strengthen churches; make and deepen disciples; develop leaders; love mercy-do justice; and serve globally. It is to these five things that we seek to be found faithful in following the heart of God into the world.

This year our focus will be “Found Faithful: Serving Globally.” We will celebrate what God is doing in close to forty countries through a growing missionary team, national churches, and international partnerships. We will also introduce a major new partnership with our friends at World Vision for the children of Congo.

At its core, the Annual Meeting is about shaping the mission we are in together. Every congregation is entitled to representation as we worship God, celebrate what God has done, discern future direction, select leaders, consecrate missionaries, credential and ordain clergy, encourage one another to greater discipleship, make commitments to funding the mission, and hear about the challenges and opportuni-

ties in front of us. In it all, we get to meet new friends and strengthen old relationships.

There are few places like the Annual Meeting to fully comprehend the scope of who we are and what we do. And so join with churches from all over the United States and Canada—large, medium, and small in size; stylistically, ethnically and linguistically diverse; led by women, led by men—a rich mosaic bound together by an abiding desire to live with God and for God.

Please join us June 21-24 in Irvine, California. Bring others. Bring your family. Help us to indeed be found faithful. 

Gary Walter, president

“The gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world.”COLOSSIANS 1:6 (TNIV)

FOUND FAITHFUL SERVING GLOBALLY

What is the Annual Meeting?The Annual Meeting is the highest legislative body of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), made up of representatives from Covenant churches throughout the United States and Canada. Delegates gather together for worship and fellowship, and to ordain minis-ters, consecrate missionaries, elect leaders, review finances, adopt a budget, and address the business of the church.

Can I attend if I’m not a delegate? Yes. General conferees, retired Covenant pastors, missionaries, and North Park Theological Seminary (NPTS) and Centro de Hispano de Estudios Teologicos (CHET) students may attend the Annual Meeting without officially representing a local church or institution. General conferees are provided with handouts at the Annual Meeting, as well as designated seating; however, they are not permitted to voice their opinions, ask questions, or vote. Everyone is welcome to participate in the worship sessions.

What are the next steps?

TALK to your church about attending as a delegate and the credential process.

REGISTER for the Annual Meeting. To receive the early bird rate, register by May 4 online at CovChurch.org/am, or mail the enclosed registration form with payment.

LOOK at the area activities on the website. Plan to take advantage of the great location—come with your family a few days early or stay late!

BOOK your flight into John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) – there is a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

RESERVE your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Irvine by May 25 to receive the ECC rate of $125 per night.

Curt PetersonTHURSDAY EVENING

Curt Peterson has served as executive minister of world mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church since 2003. In this role he oversees administration, pastoral support, strategic di-rection, and training for Covenant missionar-ies serving in 27 countries. Peterson interacts regularly with national church leaders in these countries in order to facilitate effective part-nerships in evangelism and church planting, pastoral education and leadership training, and transformational development.

Previously, Peterson served as senior pastor for twenty three years at Montecito Cov-enant Church in Santa Barbara, California. He planted two Covenant churches in the St. Louis area—Christ Covenant in Florissant, and Community Covenant in Kirkwood. He also served as chair of the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and chair of the Executive Board of the Pacific Southwest Conference.

Peterson received his bachelor of arts in philosophy from UCLA, a master of divin-ity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and completed orientation studies at North Park Theological Seminary in 1973. He was ordained in the Covenant in 1974.

He and his wife, Martie, have three married sons: Erik, Nils, and Jonathan, and six grandchildren.

Bob ShimFRIDAY MORNING

Bob Shim was commissioned as a project mis-sionary along with his wife, Grace, in 2003. In 2009 they were consecrated as long-term missionaries by the Department of World Mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Bob’s family left post-war Korea and moved to South America when he was five. Born into a generation of predominantly Confu-cian and Buddhist traditions, he began attending a Korean immigrant church in Brazil. After hearing missionaries speak at church, he made a commitment to be a mis-sionary when he was eight years old.

Now serving in Thailand, Bob and his wife, Grace, focus on extending the kingdom of God through holistic ministry. They creatively seek to meet the spiritual, social, and physical needs of the rural poor. They then utilize these opportunities to build relationships and provide resources for small communities. Bob focuses on medical care, public health education, microenterprise development, and sustainable development.

Bob received his bachelor of arts in biology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, his master of divinity from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and completed his internal medicine residency at North-western University in Evanston, Illinois.

He and his wife, Grace, have three children: Kara, Amanda, and David.

Curt Peterson

Bob Shim

Labib Madanat

Linnea Carnes

SPEAKERS

Gary Gaddini

Grace Shim

Labib MadanatFRIDAY EVENING

Labib Madanat is the coordinator for Israeli and Palestinian Bible Societies, national offices of the United Bible Societies.

In addition to the core ministry of Bible translation and distribution, the Israeli and Palestinian Bible Societies also host community development projects, and engage holistically in serving the needs of local communities.

Madanat was born in Jerusalem to a Jordanian couple who were ministering there together with the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The family moved back to Jordan in 1977. Four years later, at the time of the Iran-Iraq War, Madanat joined the College of Agriculture at Mosul University. Observing the violent conflict among Muslims broke his heart and stirred in him a burden for them.

In 1989 Madanat went to the Jordan Univer-sity in Amman to work toward a master of science in soils and irrigation.

Upon returning to Jerusalem, he lived in the Jewish part of town where his national enemy was his neighbor. He learned Hebrew and began to practice it by talking to soldiers about Jesus.

Madanat served as the founding executive director of the Palestinian Bible Society, from 1993 to 2007.

He and his wife, Carolyn, have four children: Matthew, Katie, Rami, and Jad.

Grace ShimSATURDAY MORNING

Grace Shim and her husband, Bob, were commissioned as project missionaries by the Evangelical Covenant Church in 2003. They were consecrated as long-term missionaries in 2009.

During college, Grace attended a confer-ence for Korean leaders where her eyes were opened to the world’s need for the gospel. Through Urbana conferences and a short-term trip to China, she committed to serving God through international missions.

She earned her bachelor of arts in math education from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virgina and a master of arts in counsel-ing psychology from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois.

The Shim family first moved to Central Asia in 2003 where they worked to reveal the gospel among Muslims for six years. Now serving in Thailand, Grace uses her counseling skills to bring healing to those around her, including missionaries, as well as training Thai counselors.

Grace and Bob have three children: Kara, Amanda, and David.

Gary GaddiniSATURDAY EVENING

Gary Gaddini serves as lead pastor of Pen-insula Covenant Church in Redwood City, California, a position he has held since 2003. Before transitioning into this role, he worked for twenty-one years in student and family ministries.

Gaddini earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Sacramento State University, where he became a Christian during his freshman year. After college he served as a chaplain to the UCLA Athletic Department with Athletes in Action. In 1990, he moved back to northern California to serve as the pastor of youth and evange-lism at Marin Covenant Church in San Rafael, California. Gaddini earned his master of divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, in 1997.

Gaddini and his wife, Anne, have been married for twenty-one years and have four daughters: Hannah, Mary Courtney, Eliza-beth, and Isabella. 

Gaddini’s hobbies include running trails in western San Mateo County, enjoying time with good friends, reading, playing, and do-ing anything with his family.

Linnea CarnesSUNDAY MORNING

Linnea Carnes has been the pastor of Im-manuel Evangelical Covenant Church in Chicago since 1999. During her ministry, the congregation has transformed into its current multiethnic composition, represent-ing fourteen nationalities—a reflection of the church’s local community and context.

Carnes previously served as pastor at First Evangelical Covenant Church in Denver and at Covenant Congregational Church in Rhode Island. She has also held a variety of staff positions at several churches.

She earned a bachelor of music education from the University of Kansas, a master of divinity from Denver Seminary, and a doctor of ministry in preaching from North Park Theological Seminary. Her doctoral thesis was entitled “One Voice Among Many: Preaching in a Multiethnic Congregation,” a subject that emerged from her pastoral experience. Carnes was ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church in 1993.

Carnes has held a variety of staff positions at a number of churches since 1966.

Carnes is married and has two married sons and four grandchildren.

Morning 7 AM–7 PM Registration Open

8:30 AM–12:30 PM Ministerium Meeting

7 AM–7 PM Registration Open

8:30–9 AM

Morning WorshipBob Shim

9 AM–NOON

Business Session

7 AM–7 PM Registration Open

8:30–9 AM

Morning WorshipGrace Shim

9 AM–NOON

Business Session

10 AM–NOONOrdination, Commissioning, & Consecration ServiceLinnea Carnes

Evening 7–9 PM

Worship ServiceCurt Peterson

7–9 PM

Worship ServiceLabib Madanat

7–9 PM

Worship ServiceGary Gaddini

Thursday, June 21

Friday, June 22

Saturday, June 23

Sunday, June 24

Afternoon 1:30–4:30 PM Ministerium Meeting

2–4 PMExecutive Board

3–4:30 PM Delegate Orientation

12:15-1:15 PM Optional Peer Discussion Groups

1:30–5 PM

Business Session

1:30–3 PM

Business Session3:30–5 PM Workshops & Site VisitsOrdination Rehearsal

The business sessions and worship services will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

SCHEDULE

DELEGATEDelegates are credentialed representatives from member Covenant churches or a conference office and must be approved at your church’s annual meeting. Delegates vote on policies and procedures presented to the Annual Meeting. Delegates receive a com-prehensive manual that includes reports, statistics, ballot information, etc. They are provided premium seating during the business sessions, and are given the privilege of speaking during the meeting to voice their position on matters.

CredentialingThe credentialing process legally certifies an individ-ual to represent his or her church as a voting delegate at the Annual Meeting. A credential letter, which was sent separately to each church, must be filled out with the name(s) of the delegate(s) and returned by May 25, 2012, to the Annual Meeting registrar.

VolunteersSergeants-at-arms: group of delegate volunteers who distribute materials and monitor proper use of microphones. Please indicate your interest in serving in this position during the registration process.

Tellers: group of delegate volunteers who serve the body by distributing, collecting, and counting bal-lots. Please indicate your interest in serving in this position during the registration process.

MaterialsPlease check CovChurch.org/am periodically for updates on business items and resources. Every delegate will receive a hardcopy notebook with business materials during on-site registration. If you prefer to save paper and would like to reference the business resources on site from your mobile device (laptop or tablet), please let us know during online registration. (Materials must be downloaded in advance, outlets and internet will not be available in the business sessions.)

GENERAL CONFEREEGeneral conferees are Covenanters wishing to attend the Annual Meeting without officially representing a local church or institution. General conferees are provided with handouts at the business sessions, and receive designated seating. They are not permitted to voice their opinions, ask questions, or vote during the business sessions.

RESOURCE PERSONA resource person is invited to participate in the Annual Meeting for a specified purpose or agenda item(s) by the action of the body. Resource persons may address the body, answer questions, or make suggestions and comments in relation to the specified purpose or agenda item(s). They do not have a vote, cannot make motions, and may be excused by the body at any time.

the Annual Meeting without officially representing a local church or institution. General conferees are provided with handouts at the business sessions, and receive designated seating. They are not permitted to voice their opinions, ask questions, or vote during the

A resource person is invited to participate in the Annual Meeting for a specified purpose or agenda item(s) by the action of the body. Resource persons may address the body, answer questions, or make suggestions and comments in relation to the specified purpose or agenda item(s). They do not have a vote, cannot make motions, and may be excused by the body at any time.

BUSINESS DESIGNATIONSPlease check CovChurch.org/am periodically for updates on business items and resources. Every delegate will receive a hardcopy notebook with business materials during on-site registration. If you prefer to save paper and would like to reference the business resources on site from your mobile device business resources on site from your mobile device (laptop or tablet), please let us know during online registration. (Materials must be downloaded in advance, outlets and internet will not be available

General conferees are Covenanters wishing to attend

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register online by visiting CovChurch.org/am and following the step-by-step instructions. This time-saving option provides immediate and secure transmission of information and payment. Online registration is open until June 15, 2012, however you may still register on site.

• Register by mail by filling out the paper registration form, including payment information, and mailing to Evangelical Covenant Church, Attn: Annual Meeting registrar, 8303 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631. All paper forms should be mailed by June 10, 2012, to ensure they reach the events office before the Annual Meeting.

• Register by fax by filling out the paper registration form, including payment information (credit card only), and faxing to (773) 596-2494. Registration by fax is open until June 15, 2012.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?

• Call (773) 596-2493

• Email jill.ulven@covchurch.org

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FEESEarly Regular

(by May 4) (after May 4)Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269 . . . . . . . . $299

General Conferee . . . $189 . . . . . . . . $199

Retired Pastor . . . . . . . $85 . . . . . . . . . . $95

NPTS/ CHET Student . . . . . $85 . . . . . . . . . . $95

Resource Personnel $185

Covenant Kids . . . . . . . $105 . . . . . . . . $130

REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE: Delegates: Delegate name badge, voting and seating privileges, Annual Meeting notebook and business session printed materials, 2012 President’s report and Covenant financial reports, and the opportunity to attend delegate orientation.

General Conferees, Retired Pastors, NPTS, and CHET students: attendee name badge, seating as an observer at the Annual Meeting, 2012 President’s report and Covenant financial reports.

CANCELLATIONSYou may cancel your Annual Meeting registration by written request until June 7, 2012, however, there is a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be offered for can-cellations after June 7, 2012, except in case of

emergency. Cancellation requests will not be accepted over the telephone and must be sent in writing by:

EMAIL to jill.ulven@covchurch.org

MAIL to Evangelical Covenant Church, Attn: Annual Meeting registrar,

8303 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631

FAX to (773) 596-2494

Substitutions will be accepted from the same church or insti-tution providing the registration options and fees are the same for the new registrant. Please mail, fax, or email your substitu-tion request, including the name, address, and telephone number of the substitute, to the Annual Meeting registrar.

SCHOLARSHIPSIn an attempt to better accommodate those attending the Annual Meeting, scholarships are available to churches

that send registered delegates and meet the eligibility criteria. Each scholarship is $400, and no more than two will be awarded per church.

All scholarship applicants must meet both of the following criteria:• The church being represented is more than 500 miles

from Irvine, California• The church being represented has fewer than 100 members

Applicants must register individually and submit pay-ment for the Annual Meeting in full. Churches will be notified when their application is approved by letter to their pastor and/or chairperson. Scholarship checks will be mailed to churches immediately following the Annual Meeting. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, as funds are available. To apply, complete the scholarship form online at CovChurch.org/am.

Hotel and MealsHotel accommodations are available at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, located in beautiful Orange County, California.

HYATT REGENCY IRVINE17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA, 92614 (949) 975-1234

For reservations, visit CovChurch.org/am or call the ho-tel and mention Evangelical Covenant Church to receive the special group rate of $125 per night. Book your room by May 25, 2012, to receive the discounted ECC rate.

Check in begins at 3 p.m. and check out is at 12 p.m. Internet is offered to hotel guests at $5 a day. Self-parking is available for $5 a day or $11 overnight with in and out privileges.

The Hyatt Regency Irvine offers multiple dining options: 6ix Park Grill, The Café, and room service. You won’t have to travel far to find great food, there are multiple options within a 15 minute walk of the hotel.

TransportationAIRPORTJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) 8601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Distance from hotel: 1.51 miles

COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL SHUTTLE The Hyatt Regency Irvine offers a complimentary shuttle from John Wayne/Orange County Airport. Shuttles run 15 and 45 minutes after the hour, beginning at 5:15 a.m. on weekdays and 6:15 a.m. on weekends. The last pick up is at 11:15 p.m. nightly.

Hearing ImpairedFor hearing-impaired registrants, special hearing en-hancement equipment will be available during worship and business sessions.

Spanish TranslationHabrá traducción simultánea al español durante las reuniones de negocios y los servicios de adoración, y en el Salón de Reuniones podrán recoger los audífonos.

Connect OnlineLIVE WEB BROADCASTSLive web broadcasts of the worship services will be avail-able on CovChurch.tv/live. We encourage those who can’t make it to the Annual Meeting in person to gather with their church or small group to watch the webcasts together. Recordings of all the worship services plus key business session events (awards, special presentations, etc.) will be available on CovChurch.tv following the Annual Meeting.

TWITTERJoin or follow the conversation around the 127th Annual Meeting using the hashtag #ecc127 on Twitter. For more Annual Meeting information, follow the Covenant at twitter.com/cov_church for updates and twitter.com/eccnews for news.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Covenant Kids Ministries will be offered for those who wish to bring their children to the Annual Meeting. A group of specialists who minister with children has been brought together from around the country to create the very best formation environment we can possibly provide. Teamed with an amazing group of volunteers, your children will be cared for, played with, and taught what it means to “Serve Globally”.

• Shepherds Fold (Nursery-Toddler): A safe place for babies and toddlers where everyone receives loving attention and care.

• Preschool Kingdom (Ages 3-5K): A fun place for children to play, create, and discover what it’s like to be friends with Jesus every day.

• Adventure Camp (Grades 1-6): A creative place for elementary kids to use their imaginations and practice living out God’s love in daily life at home and throughout the world.

REGISTRATION & INFORMATIONAll children must be pre-registered, including children who are coming for only one session (this includes the Sunday morning worship service).• Register children using the Annual Meeting online

registration form. On site registration will be lim-ited based on capacity.

• Children may be registered for the entire ministry, or for individual sessions.

• Children’s programming does not extend during lunch or dinner breaks.

PARENTS WILL: • Sign child in/out and remain at the Hyatt Regency

Irvine while child is in care.• Keep a cell phone on and available while child is

in care.• Fill out a medical release form, which includes infor-

mation on allergies and other special needs, as well as a toileting form.

KIDS MINISTRIES VOLUNTEERSWe want to bring together a team of volunteers passionate about ministering to and working with kids. If you are in Grades 7-12, and are excited to serve in the Kids Ministry program, please download and complete an application from CovChurch.org/am.

COVENANT KIDS MINISTRIES

**There is no fee for child care on Sunday morning, however pre-registration is required.

SCHEDULE Thursday, June 21 Friday, June 22 Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24

MORNING 8 am-12:15 pm 8 am-12:15 pm 9:30 am-12:15 pm**

AFTERNOON 4-5 pm 1:15-5:15 pm 1:15-5:15 pm Open House

EVENING 6:30-9:15 pm 6:30-9:15 pm 6:30-9:15 pm

COVENANT KIDS MINISTRIES FEESENTIRE PROGRAM By May 4 After May 4

Daytime and Evening . . . . $105 per child . . . . . . . $130 per childDAYTIME SESSIONS By May 4 After May 4

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0EVENING SESSIONS By May 4 After May 4

Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Co-Op Connection: Peer WorkshopThis peer learning workshop precedes the Annual Meeting and is for both pastors and coaches in the Co-Op: Coach-ing of Pastors track. Build valuable relationships with like-minded leaders, as well as sharpen your strategic orga-nizational leadership skills. This is an interactive experience which allows for questions and application discussions. Participants must be enrolled in Co-Op; register for this option during online registration and pay the $50 fee. Co-Op begins June 19 at 9 a.m. and ends on June 20 at 5 p.m.

New Delegate Orientation & Reception Delegates are invited to attend orientation on Thursday, June 21, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Meet other delegates and Covenant leaders in a relaxed setting. The purpose and parliamentarian process of the Covenant Annual Meeting will be explained, and a case study will be reviewed by this

year’s moderator, vice moderator, and Donn Engebretson, executive vice-president. Refreshments will be provided.

Covenant Retired Clergy & Missionary BanquetAll retired Covenant clergy, missionaries, and their spouses are invited to the 13th Annual Covenant Retired Clergy and Missionary Banquet on Thursday evening. Enjoy a time of fellowship, food, and honoring the life-time achievements of our retired ministers and missionar-ies as well as greetings from Covenant Administrators. Host Dean Lundgren, director of pensions, will give an update on the Covenant Pension Plan. Please reserve your spot during the registration process.

Deeper with Covenant World ReliefJoin together after the opening worship service on Thursday evening and learn more about the relief and

development ministry of Covenant World Relief and the ways you can be more involved and connected.

NPTS Spiritual Direction Certificate LunchNorth Park Theological Seminary (NPTS) invites you to lunch on Friday to hear about the Certificate in Spiritual Direction. A community of up to twenty students will study together in a series of one week long intensive class-es during three consecutive summers. Coursework also takes place during the academic year online. Join us over lunch and learn about this unique academic program. Please reserve your spot during the registration process.

Racial Righteousness LunchHave you participated in Sankofa, the Journey to Mosaic, the Journey to Mosaic Squared, or the Invitation to Racial Righteousness? Are you interested in the journey

SPECIAL EVENTS

towards Racial Righteousness, but have not had the chance to participate in one of these experiences? Join us for lunch on Saturday as we continue to build commu-nity and journey together. Please reserve your spot during the registration process.

Rehearsal for the Service of Ordination, Commissioning, & ConsecrationThis rehearsal on Saturday afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. is mandatory for all credentialing candidates, members of the Board of the Ordered Ministry, and guests participat-ing in the Sunday morning worship service. Please arrive promptly at the Grand Ballroom.

COVENANT MINISTERIUM ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Covenant Ministerium (the community of Covenant ministers and missionaries) will meet on Thursday, June 21. All licensed and ordained pastors, staff ministers, chaplains, and missionaries are urged to attend. Participation in the Covenant Ministerium Annual Meeting is an additional $10 registration fee.

8:30-9:30 AM – WorshipMusic led by Marco Ambriz from First Covenant Church of Oakland, California

Preaching by Richard Carlson, retiring professor of ministry at North Park Theological Seminary

9:30 AM-12:30 PM – BUSINESSBusiness includes a message and discussion with David Parkyn, president of North Park University, as well as reports from the president of the ECC, the executive minister of the ordered ministry, North Park Theological Seminary, and others. Applicants for ordination and other ministerial credentials, and the 2012-13 Ministe-rium budget will be considered for approval. Approval will be sought for a new definition of “good standing” in the Covenant Ministerium. Elections will be held for president and vice-secretary of the Ministerium.

12:30-1:30 PM – LUNCH ON YOUR OWN1:30-4:30 PM – CONTINUING EDUCATION

Presentation by Steven Tracy of Phoenix Seminary on healing domestic abuse, followed by a panel discus-sion by several members of the Ministerium on ministry to the abused, as well as abusers.

FRIDAYPeer Discussion Groups will meet during the Friday lunch break. You are invited to purchase your lunch from the Hyatt Café and join in one of the facilitated conversations:• Church chairs

• Church treasurers

• Annual Meeting Connections: This gathering is open to anyone interested in a time of fellowship and conversation over lunch. Come with old friends and meet new friends!

SATURDAYWorkshops will be offered on Saturday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focusing on the Covenant’s five mission priorities: make and deepen disciples, start and strengthen churches, develop leaders, love mercy-do justice, and this year’s Annual Meeting theme, serve globally. An additional workshop on Covenant Pensions and Benefits taught by the Covenant Offices finance team will be offered. Regis-tration is not required for workshops.

Site Visits to local ministry programs will depart at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Please join us to learn how the Covenant Church is at work locally and how this

impacts the mission of the church globally. All site visit participants will return to the Hyatt Regency Irvine before the 7 p.m. worship service. Registration is required for ministry site visits. Learn more about the ministry sites at CovChurch.org/am.

CHET: The Center of Hispanic Theological Education equips students for pastoral and lay ministry. Please join us for a tour, discussion, and meal.

Fountain of Life: Visit a new Covenant church plant in Long Beach, California, and their Family Center, which functions as a community center for adults and children providing education, services, and access to resources.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Interactive learning experiences are provided for delegates and attendees for strengthening the whole mission of the church.

HYATT AMENITIESThe Hyatt Regency Irvine is pleased to offer its guests access to the StayFit gym, outdoor pool, tennis courts, preferred tee times at area golf courses, and complimentary bikes. Take advantage of the many miles of walking and bike trails that link the Hyatt to nearby beaches (only 8 miles away) and other points of interest.

DISNEYLAND AND CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARKWhile in Orange County, make sure you stop by the Disney parks for a fun-filled time. Discounted tickets to both parks are available to Annual Meeting attendees through the Annual Meeting website, CovChurch.org/am.

ORANGE COUNTY ATTRACTIONSCome early or stay late! Either way, make some time for the many family friendly opportunities that Orange Country provides: Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farms, Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, miles of Pacific Coast beaches, exploring scenic Highway 101, and much more. Take a look at CovChurch.org/am to learn about all activities Southern California has to offer.

AREA ATTRACTIONS

IMPORTANT NEXT STEPS

TALK to your church about attending as a delegate and the credential process.

REGISTER for the Annual Meeting. To receive the early bird rate, register by May 4 online at CovChurch.org/am, or mail the enclosed registration form with payment.

LOOK at the area activities on the website. Plan to take advantage of the great location—come with your family a few days early or stay late!

BOOK your flight into John Wayne/Orange County Air-port (SNA) – there is a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

RESERVE your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Irvine by May 25 to receive the ECC rate of $125 each night.

QUESTIONS?

PHONE: (800) 910-2442

EMAIL: events@covchurch.org

8303 West Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois 60631-2941