Covenant Lutheran Church Newsletter
January 17, 2018
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Family Bible Discovery
Lunch & Learn
THIS Sunday, January 21
A special workshop for elementary students and their families will be offered
THIS
Sunday, January 21 immediately following the 11:00 am worship service. It will last from 12:00 - 2:00 pm and will include lunch.
Pastor Kathy Haueisen will lead this event in the Fellowship Hall. She will lead family groups through some basic introductions to scripture in a way that helps parents reinforce what they like to emphasize for their children. Even if your student has attended a similar workshop in the past, we encourage them to attend to continue to learn and grow their faith.
2nd & 3rd grade students will receive a Hands On Bible during worship this Sunday.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY NEWS
OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
GENERAL & COMMUNITY NEWS
GENEROUS LIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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3785 Barker Cypress Rd,
Houston TX 77084
281-578-8799
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Sunday, January 21, 2018
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
8:15 am - Heritage Worship
9:30 am - Christian Education
11:00 am - Contemporary Worship
12:00 pm - Family Bible Discovery Lunch & Learn
Nursery available for ages 3 and under in the morning
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Children, Youth & Family News
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Sunday School Classes
Classes for ages 3 through high school are available at 9:30 am each Sunday - come join us!
Watch for news on upcoming opportunities for adults. Pastor Don will be starting a topic soon.
Family Bible Discovery Lunch & Learn*
A special workshop for elementary students and their families will be offered this
Sunday, January 21 immediately following the 11:00 am worship service. It will last from 12:00 - 2:00 pm and will include lunch.
2nd & 3rd grade students will receive a Hands On Bible during worship this Sunday.
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Other Events & Activities
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Mesa Outreach Food Distribution Day - THIS SATURDAY - Jan. 20
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MESA Outreach (formerly Houston NW Community Center) needs our help
THIS Saturday, January 20!
We are scheduled to help unload the food produce truck and distribute food to clients that morning. Arrive at Bear Creek United Methodist (16000 Rippling Water) at 8:30 am.
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Applebee's Breakfast Fundraiser - Jan. 27
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Join us for a FUN
fundraiser breakfast at Applebee's on Saturday, January 27 from 8:00 - 9:30 am
(I-10 just east of Fry Rd).
The
high school youth will be
selling tickets ($10/each - cash or check to Covenant) in the lobby on January 14 & 21 for an all-you-can-eat full breakfast
(pancakes, eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon & beverage). The proceeds will go toward the youth attending the National Youth Gathering this summer.
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Plan to join us for our next activity: Bible study THIS Sunday, January 21 at 7:00 pm.
No need to prepare ahead of time; we read and discuss at the meeting. For more information, contact
Carolyn Green
or
Debbie Winkelmann.
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Congregational Meeting, Part 2 - January 28
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The Annual Congregational Meeting, Part 2 is scheduled for Sunday, January 28 at 9:30 am.
The agenda will include installation of 2018 council members, the annual report and election of delegates to attend the Synod Assembly on May 17-19, 2018. Your voice is important, so plan to attend! There will be combined Sunday School for elementary ages and under during the 9:30 am hour.
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Altar Flower Sponsors Needed for 2018
The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Rita Menendez in memory of her mother, Edith Dorfi.
The Flower Chart is posted on the bulletin board near the Fellowship Hall so you can sign up for your special dates to sponsor flowers in honor or in memory of someone special.
WE STILL NEED SPONSORS for most of the upcoming weeks.
Please take a look.
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Covenant Lay Pastoral Ministry Team
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Covenant's lay ministry team (formerly Community of Hope) has been an important part of Covenant's ministry for many years.
READ MORE
about it, how you can become a part of Covenant's lay ministry, and how you can be supportive of it.
Note that there will be an
informational meeting on Sunday, February 4, following the 11:00 am service
to answer questions and identify possible future lay pastoral ministers.
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Memorial Service for Edith Dorfi
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A memorial service for Covenant member Edith Dorfi will be held THIS Saturday, January 20 at 11:00 am at Covenant.
There will be a reception afterward.
Desserts would be appreciated if you'd like to contribute something.
Contact
Judy Garrelts
if you can help with the reception. Please keep Edith’s family and friends in your prayers.
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Meals on Wheels Trainings
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The Meals on Wheels distribution at Covenant has two routes, and help is always needed.
There are monthly volunteer trainings on the 2nd Monday of every month, from 10:00 - 11:30 am, in the Covenant Community Room.
Contact Sue Tabbert
with any questions. We encourage you to participate if your schedule allows!
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Generous Living Opportunities
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We can use your help in our ongoing need for gift cards!
Please remember to pick up a gift card (suggested $25) for a grocery store or Wal-mart or Target, etc. for our Grocery Givers program to help those in our community who need support.
Also suggested are $10 gas station gift cards. Cards may be dropped in the metal box attached to the Information Desk.
Please mark the value of the gift card.
Thank you!
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Copies of a monthly summary of Covenant's finances are available at the Information Desk. More detailed reports are available upon request from the church office.
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2018 Church Council
Council Secretary -
Financial Secretary -
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