Coronavirus Resources

Spiritual Health during a Health Crisis

The COVID-19 outbreak in Maryland has radically changed our lives and those of our neighbors. Children are home from school. Movie theaters and restaurants are closed. Churches are meeting online rather than in buildings. And no one knows exactly how long this new "normal" will last. Except One.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:11-13

We hope the resources on this page offer you, your family, and your neighbors true hope and practical help as you wait on the Lord during this challenging time.

Covenant Life Resources

Spiritual Resources for Your Week

1. SUNDAY MESSAGES | Sundays | 10am

Each Sunday's Online Service will be posted on Sunday morning on the Church Without Walls page.

Our current sermon series is Daniel: Our God Reigns.

Sunday Service Online

You can access our complete message library here.

2. ESSENTIAL THEOLOGY ONLINE CLASS | Tuesdays | 7pm

Join Robin Boisvert for a weekly Zoom Essential Theology class. The chat will be open for attendees to send in questions and comments.

click to join the class

Click here for previous Essential Theology classes.

3. "Worship and The Word" | Fridays | 12pm

Join Robin Boisvert for a time of hymn-singing and a brief message from the Word of God.

Click here for previous sessions of Worship and The Word.

4. WORSHIP RESOURCES

A message from Ben Keeler regarding worship:

What an opportunity we have in these coming days to, as 1 Chronicles 16:11 says, ‘Seek the Lord, and His strength, seek His presence continually!” Let’s be a people that SING in the midst of the uncertainty and isolation of this season as we seek God’s strength and presence.

We will include a setlist for each Sunday that we can sing “together”. We’ll include chord charts for the musicians who can lead your in-home gatherings. (All charts are in G so for you guitarists, just slap a capo on for the key that best suits your gathering!)

If simply listening to the recordings and singing along would serve you better, we’ll include a Spotify playlist and Apple Music Playlist as well.

5. RIGHTNOW MEDIA

Every member of Covenant Life has a subscription to RightNow Media. Think of it as the Netflix of Christian resources. Thousands of videos, Bible studies, sermons and more. And the kids' content is pure gold.

If you have never accessed your CLC RightNow Media account, please click on this link to get started. You can also scan the below QR code:

6. FOR WOMEN

We have several upcoming online events for women. Check out our Women's Ministry page for more details.

We have also started a Facebook group for the women of CLC. You will find videos, words of encouragement, ideas and links to resources. If you want to join this group, email LeAnne Keeler.

Government + Community Resources

Trusted Information from Medical Experts and
Civic Leaders

We are regularly monitoring guidelines from local, state and federal government agencies. We will continue to track and follow these guidelines as they are updated in the days ahead. We also encourage you to stay informed on the latest guidelines from reliable sources like the ones shown in the sidebar.

Dave Wilcox, Director of Operations, is directly coordinating with local community response organizations to stay informed and networked. He is also coordinating with other church leaders as the broader church prepares and responds to the situation as it develops.

Pray + Serve

PRAY

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7

Prayer is the greatest way the church can serve at this time. Use this 7-day prayer guide to inform your prayers. It’s formatted in a printer-friendly way, so you can post it on the fridge or by your computer. If you'd like to pray with others, join a weekly Zoom Prayer Call any Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Also, our prayer team is ready to pray specifically for you. Let us know how we can pray by filling out this form.

SERVE

'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it for me.' – Matthew 25:40

Looking for ways to serve the vulnerable in our community?

Invite your friends to join for prayer and encouragement on Sunday mornings.
(The governor's office has specifically communicated to faith-based groups that they can best participate at this point by encouraging calm and providing reassurance.)
Introduce yourself and offer to help to your neighbors using this simple, practical guide.
Donate to Covenant Life's Benevolence Fund.
Help do grocery shopping for those in the church who are at risk. Contact Rita Hoover.
Donate blood through the Red Cross.
Explore ways to connect with community organizations through Montgomery County's volunteer center and Governor Larry Hogan's Maryland Unites Site.
Donate to Feed the Fight to provide food for health care workers in the DMV.

Kids + Teens

FOR KIDS

A message from LeAnne Keeler:

Can we all just pause a moment and thank the Lord for the fabulous group of Discovery Land volunteers He has blessed us with? Over the next few weeks our appreciation for these gems is going to grow! We want you to know that we have scoured (okay, maybe “perused”) the Internet looking for fantastic resources so you can lead your little ones during this time. The first is our curriculum that we use on Sundays called The Gospel Project. The kids are very familiar with this and a bit of “normalcy” might be just what they need. You will need to set up a Lifeway account to access the lessons, but it’s quick and painless.

Steps to set up a Lifeway account:

Go to MyLifeway.com.
Register if you are a new user or log in if you already have an account.
Enter this redemption code: VZMD4SSQ38.
Click "Access" (if prompted to sign in again, sign in) and then go to LifeWay Kids at Home.
Download your Activity Page and One Conversation Sheet to use as you watch the video session.

Check out the links in the sidebar for other great content for families.

FOR TEENS

High school discipleship groups will continue to meet virtually on a regular basis. The youth ministry is also going through the book of Mark by using RightNow Media (instructions to access below) and Instagram. Questions for each session are being posted daily on Instagram, so be sure to follow us. Send an email to Andi Alonso if you’re not on our weekly list.