4th Sunday of Advent
Jason Keefer, guest organist
Christmas Joy Offering
Traditional Worship Services
8:30am & 11am, Sanctuary
This Jesus: Conceived and Born
Tracy Keenan preaching
Agora
Advent Prayer Stations
Gathering Service
10am, Fellowship Hall
Stay
Katie Kinnison preaching
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Pastors on call for pastoral care week of Dec. 19:
Sat., Sun., Mon., Wed.
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Tracy 614-946-2982
Tues., Fri., - Katie 614-625-1335
Thurs. - Jim 614-886-3681
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Pastoral Leadership & Program Staff
Tracy Keenan, Pastor/Head-of-Staff
tracykeenan@covenantpcusa.org
Katie Kinnison, Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation
Jim Mehler, Parish Associate
Cherie Brooks, Director of Music
Katie Wynkoop, Organist/Pianist
Caroline McGeoch, Director of Covenant Children's Center
Erin Wise, Director of Children's Ministry
Cathy Koeneman - Interim Director for
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God is omniscient. We are not.
Please call the church office and let us know when you or a loved one is in the hospital. The pastoral staff want to be able to visit you, and we all want to be able to pray for you.
IN SYMPATHY - The prayers of the Covenant congregation are extended to the family of Emogene Andrews who died Thur., Dec. 8.
Funeral services are at 7pm on Thur., Dec. 15 at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, Zollinger Rd. Family will receive friends at 6pm.
CONGRATULATIONS to Bob and Betty Winchester celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 21.
PRAYER REQUEST
Linda Patterson
DeRoberts family
Jerry Annis
Kay Moore
Mary Jane Bogart
Steve & Melinda
Karen Gagel
Youth Director Search Committee
Sharon
Ken & Sally
Jane Morton
Shaw Family
Doug & Nancy
Sandy Schupp
Megan Noble
Caden Stanley
Dan Rasche
Sam McCamy
Manette Friske
Mike Van Aman
Rick Cosgray
Betty Raup
Charlie Friske's sister
Bekkah Friske
Marianne Dodson
Alexa Hobbs Gregory
Rachel Timmons
Mary Doersam
John Lott
Orlene Shimberg
Ellen Greegor
Kay Hantak
Don Rorapaugh
Madison Hanosek
Larry Limes
Carol
Heather
Jenny
Maureen
Jared
Homebound/Limited Mobility
Stan Eriksen
Bob Bartels
Peggy Dinger
Margaret Robertson
Leona Rapp
Judy Sechler
Harrison Gardner
Keep us updated on those who wish be on the prayer list. Call the office (451-6677) or email
JP
when you want a name added or removed; New names will appear near the top of the list for one month. If you'd like the name to remain on the list after that, call the office.
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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 info -- 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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2016 Elders
Clerk of Session: Jim Hamilton
Commissions:
Children's Ministries
Treasure Finders, preschool, VBS, & more - Lisa Coakley, Margaret Molli-Clark
Mission & Social Concerns
Interprets global, international & national missions, & coordinates local missions of Covenant - John Griffin CHAIR,
Martin Spencer, Cathy Koeneman
Nurture & Outreach
Caring for Covenant members: new members, block party, small groups, fellowship activities, outreach, discipleship - Jim Buchanan CHAIR, Terri Hayes
Personnel - Louise Davidson, CHAIR, Mike Davis, Dave Timmons
Properties
Oversees the safety, maintenance & appropriate use of building & facilities - Nancy Cowman CHAIR, Linda Billman
Spiritual Development & Adult Learning
Special event ministry team, Sunday Forum, Sunday evening bible studies & more - Todd Cameron,
Ed Chung, Jeff Roedel
Stewardship & Budget
Raising, administering & conserving financial resources - Carol Lowery CHAIR,
Jeff Smith, Ken Hickey
Worship & Arts
Oversees music & arts programs including worship experiences, special services, chancel choir, bell choir, art displays, lay readers, ushers - Linda Gabel CHAIR,
Jeanie Auseon
Youth & Young Adults
Guides students grades 6-12 in their faith: Meghan Rodenfels, Cary Hanosek, Tim Augsback
Nominating Committee -
Jim Buchanan; Martin Spencer.
Deacon Pete LuPiba
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Open Shelter
Help prepare, deliver, serve or contribute cookies/brownies for the homeless. Guaranteed to be rewarding. Contact Carol Petro 485-0994, jpetroball@aol.com.
- To help prepare a meal for a member who is in need due to illness or death in the family, contact any Deacon.
- Salt & Light opportunities
. See the hall board.
There are baskets on shelves in the hallway marked for collection of eyeglasses.
They will be taken to LensCrafters to use in their mission to help others.
Also, shelving in the coat racks has other collection bins.
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Need a Ride? CARES Program
For a ride to church, doctor appointment, etc., c
all Bonnie Beth Mitchell, 614-205-3733.
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"...Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary..." is how the Apostles' Creed puts it.
Why was it necessary to proclaim that for God to dwell among us there had to be a conception and a birth? It had to be more than a great theory. We had to see God in humanity, to experience the glory of it all.
There's something about a concept - an idea - that has to be put into action in order to be fully realized. And isn't that true of our faith, too? When faith puts on flesh and becomes active in this world, miracles happen.
Join us
Sunday as we lift up the conception and the birth of this Jesus: God with us!
Grace and peace,
Tracy
P.S. Special music this week by organist Jason Keefer!
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This Sunday, Dec. 18
Jason Keefer, guest organist, 8:30 & 11am services
8:30am - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children go to Joyful Noise & Wiggle Worship
9:30am - Men's Spirituality, Rm. 120
9:45am -
Confirmation Class, Grades 8-10, Rm. 120
Co-teachers: Tracy Keenan & Ed Chung.
10:00am - Gathering, Fellowship Hall
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Children (age 3-5th grade) to Joyful Noise then
Treasure Finders
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Spiritual Verge (grades 6-8) LL006, Tom Billman
11:00am - Worship in the Sanctuary
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Children go to Joyful Noise & Wiggle Worship
12:00pm - Dress rehearsal for Christmas Eve Children's Service.
Costumes, run through the service. Lunch provided.
Verge (grades 5-8) help organize. NOTE: No Verge Christmas or New Year's Day.
4:00pm - Neighborhood Caroling. Join in Christmas caroling in our neighborhood. Gather in Fellowship Hall for a brief practice session before spreading cheer to our neighbors. Return to church at 5:30pm for pizza.
5:30pm - Youth (grades 8-12)
Sunday Night Bible Study resumes Jan. 8
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 Christmas Poinsettias! It's not too late to fill our church with beautiful poinsettia plants this Sun., Dec. 18 and for the Christmas Eve and Christmas morning services. Only $8 each. Contact Anna Jo Beeson as soon as possible to purchase and to provide your dedication. |
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Spread Holiday Cheer
Help others this Christmas season.
Christmas CATCH
Thurs., Dec. 22
We have been asked to serve the 75 women of CATCH Court their Christmas celebration lunch. You may help by joining us, dropping off food, or making a financial contribution. Contact
Katie Kinnison or sign up at the Mission and Social Concerns table in the hallway.
COMPASS Christmas Store was a rousing success!
Covenant was asked to provide $1,000 in support, 10 volunteers, 25 dozen cookies and enough toys for 69 kids. Instead, Covenant members reached deep and contributed $1,400, 20+ volunteers, 68 dozen cookies and 2.5 times more gifts than last year (137 in 2015, 332 this year)! Thanks so much to all those who wrapped gifts, cashiered, transported toys and cookies, guided shoppers, entertained kids, baked cookies, purchased games and toys and supported the cause financially. You brightened the holidays for a lot of needy kids.
Mid-Ohio Workers Angel Tree...benefits:
Children of Mid-Ohio Workers Assoc.
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 needed to sort gifts on Thur., Dec. 15.
The Central Ohio Rescue & Restore Coalition
Seasons Greetings:
Christmas Caroling,
Sun., Dec. 18, 4pm
Everyone is invited to join in Christmas caroling in Covenant's neighborhood. We will gather in Fellowship Hall for a brief practice session led by members of the Chancel Choir before departing to spread Christmas cheer to our neighbors. Carolers will return to Fellowship Hall for pizza at 5:30pm.
Longest Night (transportation available)
Wed., Dec. 21, 7pm
Whatever the reason, if you would like some time to sit with the hard parts, to honor the pain in your life and in the world, join us for The Longest Night service. Tell the truth about the darkness and behold the Light bursting in. If you would like a ride to and from the service, please stop by the table in the hall and let the Stephen Ministers know of your request -- or call the church office
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Christmas Eve, Sat., Dec. 24
- 5pm - Children Lead Service
- 8pm - Candlelight Service
Christmas Day,
Sun., Dec. 25, 10am One Service
Christmas Stories & Songs
NOTE: Church Closed Mon., Dec. 26 & Fri., Dec. 30
New Year's Eve, Sat., Dec. 31, 5-7pm
Meditative reflection and communion. Come and go as you wish.
Sun., Jan. 1 - 10am, One Service
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Your prayers for this important work are appreciated.
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