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Covenant Presbyterian Church
2070 Ridgecliff Rd.
(corner of Redding)
Upper Arlington, OH
614-451-6677
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8:30 & 11am
Traditional Worship Services
-Children dismissed to
A Joyful Noise & Wiggle Worship.
10am
Gathering,
Fellowship Hall,
Alternative Worship
(family friendly, interactive)
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Spiritual Verge (grades 6-8)
LL006,
Tom Billman
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Treasure Finders,
age 3 - 5th grade
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Nursery, Birth - 3 years
4-5:30pm
Verge (grades 5-8)
5:30-7:30pm
Youth (grades 8-12)
6:30pm
Bible Study, 120
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Pastors on call for pastoral care week of Oct. 31:
Sat., Sun., Mon., Wed. -
Tracy 614-946-2982
Thurs., Fri., -
Katie 614-625-1335
Tues. -
Jim 614-886-3681
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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP &
PROGRAM STAFF
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Parish Associate
Director of Children's Ministry
Director Covenant Children's Center
Assistant for Children's Ministry
Organist/Pianist
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YOUR 2016 DEACONS
If you know a member with a need, or for more information contact Terry Kennedy Mancini, 614-530-1732 tmancini@columbus.rr.com
Participate in occasional and one-time services to our members:
1. Pray for someone for a short time.
2. Prepare all or a part of meal.
3. Provide a ride to
church or an appt.
4. Help serve breakfast at Ronald Mc Donald House
5. Participate in the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
All Deacons are "contact points" for any member of the congregation in addition to their team assignments listed below. Members requiring any type of support should contact any Deacon. Check your Covenant Directory or call the office, 451-6677, for contact information.
Moderator: Sharon Steingass
Vice-Moderator:
Jill Cameron
Treasurer: Rusty Miller
Recording Secretary:
Bob Lowery
Communion Coordinator:Tim Scott
Communications Lead: Terry Kennedy-Mancini,
Co-Lead Connie Kennedy
Staff Liaison: Rev. Jim Mehler
1. Communication
Lead/Coordinator: Terry Kennedy-Mancini;Co-Lead: Connie Kennedy
Milissa Campbell, Bobbie Gier, Sharon Steingass, Scott Mizer, Steve Zilles, Chris Primm, Barry Fonarow, Jan Fonarow
-Congregation Contact (visits/calls) -
homebound, limited mobility,
-Special needs
-Cards (birthday, get well, etc.) & church information -- Heidi Hallas, Terry Kennedy-Mancini
-Meals to members in need - Jill Cameron
-Prayer Chain - Chris Primm
-C.A.R.E.S. rides -- Bonnie Beth Mitchell
-Flowers - Heidi Hallas
-Care Notes - Rusty Miller
-Bereavement service -- Terry Kennedy-Mancini
2. Outreach
-Ronald McDonald House:
Milissa Campbell
-Mid-Ohio Food
Bank: Milissa Campbell
-Adopt-a-Family: Bobbie Geir, Rusty Miller
-Compass: Rusty Miller
-Crop Walk: Rusty Miller
-Bloodmobile: Mona Connolly
3. Service
-Communion Prep (Coordinator):
Tim Scott
-Sunday A.M. Events (e.g. Deacon Ministry -Promotion: Danny Franz
-Older Adults: Connie Kennedy
-Youth: Ali Koeneman
4. Liaisons
Church Officer Nominating Committee: Pete LuPiba
Nurture & Outreach: Andrew Patterson
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This Sunday, Nov. 20
Ingathering Of Food
This Sunday presents us with two not unrelated opportunities:
Thanksgiving and Christ the King. Many folks talk about the loss of Thanksgiving as an important holiday for our nation. Turkey farmers might not agree, but in the mad dash to Christmas Thanksgiving seems little more than mile marker during the shopping season. Gratitude replaced by greed? It probably hasn't gone that far...yet. And some businesses are not opening on Thanksgiving day, which may be one cause for giving thanks. Whatever became of Thanksgiving? Another lost day (not holi- but holy) is Christ the King
Sunday. Much is made in the ancients texts about one who established a vastly different kind of kingdom in opposition to the kingdoms of the world. What of this king (or ruler)? Much like Thanksgiving, Christ the King gets bumped for Baby Jesus -- a much more attractive image when we consider the clash of kingdom and empire in today's world. What to do? Let's give it some thought this Sunday @ Gathering.
Remember CHURCH DECORATING happens after the
11:00 o'clock service and many hands are needed to Deck The Halls (and other places) for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
Speaking of Advent --
next Sunday, Gathering steps aside for the annual Advent Event in Fellowship Hall. Fun, fellowship, food appropriate for the season."
Jim
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The Youth Director Search Committee...
is at work! Using information provided by the Youth Ministry Renovation Team, we created an ambitious but realistic timeline to find and hire a Youth Director (part-time but long-term) for Covenant's kids in grades 5-12. If you know of someone who would be an amazing leader for our youth and all-around wonderful addition to Covenant, please provide their contact information to a member of the committee:
Tracy Keenan,
Linda Billman,
Carol Craven,
Mike Davis,
Cary Hanosek,
Rusty Miller,
Dave Speas, and
Tori Vazquez.
Your prayers for this important work are appreciated.
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Spiritual Verge (grades 6-8), Sundays, 10am, LL006
-Nov. 20 - Abraham and the Visitors: Genesis 18
-Nov. 27 - Help with The Advent Event
Verge (grades 5-8), Sundays,
4-5:30pm
-Nov. 20, 12:30pm - Advent Decorate/Wreath Lunch, Lounge.
Make a beautiful wreath and decorate the church for Advent.
-Nov. 27 NO Verge
YG (grades 8-12), Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm
-Nov. 20 - Abraham & the Visitors: Genesis 18
-Nov. 27 - NO Youth meeting
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Spread Holiday Cheer: Help the less fortunate this season. A rep will answer questions after services.
COMPASS Christmas Store...
benefits: Children of employed families in COMPASS Hand Up program. Parents pay a portion of the purchase price.
In a nutshell: Unwrapped toys with price tags attached for kids ages 11-16 may be placed in marked boxes in the hall by Dec. 11. Checks may be put in the church offering clearly marked "COMPASS Christmas Store." Church volunteers will bake cookies, advise on gifts, act as cashiers and wrap the gifts at Broad Street Presby. on Tues., Dec. 13, noon-8 pm.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY...
benefits
: Up to 8 needy families vetted by COMPASS, a charity organization battling homelessness.
In a nutshell:
Covenant members, organizations can adopt a family. A short personalized list of needs, sizes and preferred toys/games will be provided for every family member. Gifts are purchased, wrapped and then delivered to the family in a meeting at Broad Street Presby, in early December.
Mid-Ohio Workers Angel Tree...
benefits
: Children of Mid-Ohio Workers Association.
In a nutshell:
"Ornaments" on the tree in the Covenant hall provide gender and age of children. Unwrapped gifts should be left beneath the tree, which last year provided two gifts each to 120 children. Gifts are distributed at a holiday dinner Dec. 17. Volunteers also needed to sort gifts on Dec. 15.
West High School Christmas Store...
benefits
: Needy West HS students.
In a nutshell: Unwrapped gifts provided for the families of high school-aged kids, who then purchase them at a discounted price. Students earn credits through academic and other achievements to buy the gifts at a discount. Deadline is Dec. 12.
Contact
: Lora Eckard,
loraleckard@aol.com
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Events, Meetings and Opportunities
Covenant Nominated for The Liberator Awards
Our congregation has been recognized for our work to fight human trafficking with a nomination for The Liberator Awards. Terese Flores' organization S.O.A.P. (Save Our Adolescents From Prostitution) hosts the awards, and you can learn more and cast your vote at
liberatorawards.com.
Advent Devotional
Advent Devotionals available for pick up next week. If you haven't turned in your entry, hurry! See
Katie Kinnison for more info.
Mission Sewing Report. Thanks to everyone for supporting Mission Sewing projects. Our quilt this year was won by Susan Imel's sister. Next year's quilt is on the frame in room 121. Check it out.
Books Available: An Other Kingdom
Tues., Nov. 15 & 22, 7pm
Get ready for our upcoming discussion of this book by Walter Brueggemann and two community activists. It's a great mix of theology and practice, exploring what it means to act out real love in today's culture. Books: $12. Copies available on the table in the hall. Contact
Katie for more info.
Peanut Brittle - Peanut brittle cooking has begun. Needed: 1lb. coffee cans only, Kroger or Giant Eagle 80% margarine, white sugar, kitchen help. Fellowship and fun! Nancy Davidson, 614-876-5262,
ndavidson7@gmail.com.
Advent Wreath Lunch
Sun, Nov. 20 after 11am service
Make a beautiful wreath and decorate the church for Advent. Lunch provided. Cost: $5 to cover supplies. Sign up sheet in the hall.
Annual Ingathering of Food
Sun., Nov. 20 & 27, all services
Help our neighbors who are struggling to feed their families. Bring non-perishable foods will be donated to food pantries serving the local community.
Spiritual Cinema, Lounge
Nov. 21, 3rd Mon./month, 6:30-9pm, Lounge
Chariots of Fire. In class-obsessed and religiously divided United Kingdom of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics.Subtitled so no dialogue is missed. Contact Beth Askue, 614-284-1767, or Susan Imel, 614-262-7444.
Spiritual Formation: An Other Kingdom
Tues., Nov. 22, 7pm. Led by Katie Kinnison
Book by Walter Brueggemann (theologian and OT scholar), Peter Block and Scot McKnight (two community activists). How do we not be someone driven by money and scarcity and treating people like things? How do we live the kingdom of God and actually be real neighbors? This book is a wonderful mix of theology and practice, of exploring what it means to really love in today's culture. Books: $12. Copies available on the table in the hall. Contact
Katie for more info.
Advent Event - All ages invited!
Sun., Nov. 27, 9:30-11am
Set the tone for a season about the astonishing and abundant love of God bursting into the world. Crafts, games, food and music.
Shamata Retreat:
"Connecting with Quiet Sitting Meditation"
Sat., Dec. 3, 9am - 4pm, Covenant
We are invited to this one-day retreat of quiet sitting meditation designed to help connect with and deepen your meditation practice. Led by Columbus KTC senior meditation instructor Darrell Peters, the retreat will include meditation instruction, sitting/walking meditation, recitation, contemplation, discussion. Practitioners of all levels welcome. See
columbusktc.org for info.
PW Christmas Coffee
Wed., Dec. 7, 9.30am, Lounge
Bring your favorite Christmas mug for wassail. Breakfast goodies provided. Hear Keturah Schroeder, assistant to Judge Paul Herbert, speak about CATCH Court and how it changes lives. Make reservations with your circle leader or call the church office. Items will be collected for Life Care Alliance/Meals on Wheels. These small gifts of pocket calendars, note pads, puzzles, lotion, etc. will be given to recipients that will be receiving homes on Christmas.
Variety Show 2017
Sat., Feb. 11, 7pm
Back to the Future: Covenant Style
Start working on special songs, performances, etc. to do with "time," that make reference to time, or songs from another time. Email Cherie Brooks,
cheriebrooks@covenantpcusa.org, with acts you would like to perform.
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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS:
Tuesdays, 8:15am, Lounge
Mission Sewing
1pm, Tuesdays, room 121
Contact: Diana Sanders, jrssand@aol.com
Campanile Handbell Choir - Rehearses Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm.
In these conversations we seek the intersections between scripture and our lives. How do we understand the Holy One? What is our purpose in being? How do we relate to God, to others, to ourselves? These stories can help us. No Wednesday Bible Study Nov. 23, Dec. 7 or 21.
Chancel Choir - Rehearses Thursdays, 7pm
Sing with us! All voices are welcome.
Every 1st Thursday, 11:15, meet at church
Women's Theology
1st & 3rd Fridays, room 120
Spong's Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy. Everyone welcome! Amazon has kindle and hard back versions (about $19).
Prayer Shawl Circle
2nd & 4th Fridays, 9:30am, Lounge
Prayer Shawl Circle invites knitters/crocheters to knit at your leisure.Yarn and patterns provided. Shawls provide comfort for those with illness, and celebrate marriages and births. Louise Davidson, 614-792-1289.
Young Adults If you're interested in joining Young Adult events and outings, text: Tim Augsback, 859-322-2398 or Meghan Rodenfels, 614-668-5165
Deacons at Ronald McDonald House
2nd Sat. of Each Month, 7:15am
Ronald McDonald House, 711 Livingston Ave.
Men's Spirituality
Sun., Nov. 6, 20, etc. Every Other Sunday, 9:30am, Rm. 120
Richard Rohr's book
Wild Man to Wise Man.
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Financial Opportunities:
(T., W., Th., 8:30am-4pm)
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Automatic Debit From Your Bank Account is Now Available!
To make it more convenient for you, we are offering automatic debit as a means of paying your contribution to Covenant. This involves automatic transfers from your checking account to the church. All we need is your bank checking account number, routing transit number and the dollar amount to be debited. You will have the option to have your contribution debited from your account weekly or monthly. If you are ready to get started on this option, please complete the Automatic Debit Authorization form available on our website on the Applications, Registration Forms, Information Sheets page or in the church office. Return your completed form to Ingrid Brooker.
- 2016 Per Capita is $32 Per Member. Each member of Covenant is also a member of the larger church, the Presbyterian Church USA. It is part of our responsibility to support the work of the administrative bodies of the national church - the General Assembly, the Synod, and the Presbytery - by making a per capita payment each January. This year, that is $32 per member, for a total payment due of $20,384. Please pay your share so that this money doesn't need to come from this year's budget. Your contribution will free up funds for other vital church programs that meet the spiritual needs of our congregation. Per Capita envelopes are available at the Welcome Table. - Your Stewardship & Budget Commission.
- Estate Planning. Consider naming Covenant as a beneficiary of your IRA and/or life insurance policy. Naming Covenant as a beneficiary provides you tax savings, along with the ability to make a meaningful gift without the outlay of cash. Life insurance policies may be an existing or new policy and be partially or fully paid. For both options, the proposed gift can be accomplished by naming Covenant as a complete (or partial) beneficiary. Contact your plan administrator to obtain the correct forms and your tax advisor for information specific to your individual situation.
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