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This Sunday, February 4, 2018
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Since They Had Stayed Awake
Katie Kinnison preaching

How often are you all the way here, in the fullness of this moment? Think of all the things that pull you away – the anxiety you feel about that comment he made yesterday, the fear about what will happen to her if  that happens, the monotonous what to do about dinner, the ping of an email or text, the awareness that you are already behind. . . .

Are you missing it? Are you missing this, the smells and the tastes and the touch and the mystery? Are you missing Life?

Perhaps the world around you has suddenly been transfused with golden light, and you did not see? Even if angry clouds just amassed, has what just happened, what you just felt had an important message in it that was just for you? Did you miss it?
 
The question before us is how do we stay alive?
 
I am not talking about the fountain of youth here. I am asking, how can we actually be all the way alive while we are alive? This is what we will be talking about Sunday, and I hope very much that you will be with us.
 
With joy,
Katie
Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast
Sun., Feb. 11, 9-11am, Fellowship Hall
No Gathering. At Covenant we mark this Pre-Lenten event with Chris Cakes flipping flapjacks. All the pancakes and sausage you can eat! Prizes and fun for all. $5/person. 4 & under free.
Tuesdays through Feb. 13, 7pm, Lounge
The 12 Steps (used in recovery programs) are powerful spiritual tools for all of us. Franciscan monk Richard Rohr uses them, as do many psychologists, spiritual directors, and people dealing with life's “unmanageability.” In five weeks, we’ll explore the 12 steps as tools for drawing closer to God, living with integrity, and becoming free from old, destructive patterns. Led by Tracy Keenan.
Chopped: Round 3! for Verge
Sun., Feb. 4, 2-4pm
For those who were there last year, this was an amazing afternoon and we’re excited for Round 3. There is a lot that goes into making this afternoon a success, so keep an eye out for more details about sign up.
Fri., Feb. 9, 6-8:30pm (2nd Fri./month)
We host and feed children so that their parents can go be grown-ups and play. Please register by Tues., Feb. 6: http://tinyurl.com/covenantpno. Contact Erin Wise, erinwise3@yahoo.com.
Family Volunteer Opportunity
Sat., Feb 10, 10am-12pm
Join us at Westerville Area Resource Ministry to learn how they help our community and to help sort and stock food for their pantry. All ages welcome. Please bring food to donate to the pantry. Contact Erin Wise.
YOUTH: Register Soon for Camp Akita, Feb. 23-25
Theme: A Missing Peace. Led by college students. Games. Deep discussions. Lasting friendships. $90 per person. Access this brochure for details: https://tinyurl.com/y98fqqsn. Let Shea Watts know if you’re interested.
Our Mission
Covenant Presbyterian Church is an open, accepting community awakening to God's life-giving love together.
Our Vision
Covenant Presbyterian Church glorifies God and builds relationships with Christ and each other through: worship that inspires, nurture that embraces, education that challenges,
fellowship that energizes, ministry that responds.