Sun., Feb. 5, 2017
 
This Sunday, Feb. 5
Worship Services
8:30am & 11am 
This Jesus: Stories of Healing
Tracy Keenan preaching

Gathering Worship Service
10am
What Makes Change Possible?
Katie Kinnison preaching

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Pastors on call for pastoral:
Sat., Sun., Mon., Wed.   - 
                             Tracy 614-946-2982 
Tues., Fri., - Katie 614-625-1335
Thurs. - Jim 614-886-3681
 
Pastoral Leadership 
and Program Staff
Tracy Keenan, Pastor/Head-of-Staff 
Katie Kinnison, Associate Pastor for
Spiritual Formation 
Jim Mehler, Parish Associate
Cherie Brooks, Dir. of Music 
Katie Wynkoop, Organist/Pianist
Caroline McGeoch, Dir. of Covenant Children's Center
Erin Wise, Dir. of Children's Ministry
Cathy Koeneman - Interim Dir. for      
Older Youth, kdmegali@yahoo.com
Tom Billman - Interim Dir. for  Younger
Shane Spicer, Asst. for Children's
 Ministry    jagsniche@gmail.com
 
Please call the church office, 614-451-6677, and let us know when you or a loved one is in the hospital. The pastoral staff wants to visit you if you like, and we all want to be able to pray for you. Call the office when you want a name added or removed; New names will appear for one month. If you'd like the name to remain on the list after that, please call the office. 
PRAYER REQUEST
Phil
Allison
Betty
Steve DeWitt
Tania
Riley
Neva
Mimi Billman
Eric Schaefer
Leroy Bundy
Linda Patterson
DeRoberts family
Kay Moore
Mary Jane Bogart
Steve & Melinda
Karen Gagel
Youth Director Search Committee
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 
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
Maggie Broekema
 
YOUR 2017 DEACONS 
All Deacons are "contact points" in addition to their team assignments listed below. Members requiring any type of support should contact any Deacon. 
Moderator: 
Vice-Moderator: 
Jill Cameron
Secretary:  
Treasurer:
Communion Coordinator: 
Staff Liaison: 

Deacon Ministry
Holiday Giving
Amy Kendall
Jill Cameron
Bloodmobile
Mona Connolly
Tiffany Epling
COMPASS
Jill Cameron
CROP Walk
Michael Pierce
Amy Kendall
Ronald McDonald
Alan Yarletts
Communion
Sharon Steingass
Older Adults
Connie Kennedy
Jill Cameron
Youth
Ali Koeneman
 
Your 2017 Elders
Clerk of Session: Jim Hamilton
Commissions:
Children's Ministries  Treasure Finders, preschool, VBS, more - Lisa Coakley, CHAIR, Margaret Molli-Clark, Meghan Rodenfels '17
Mission & Social Concerns  Interprets global, international & national missions, & coordinates local missions of Covenant  -  John Griffin CHAIR,  Martin Spencer, Milissa Campbell
Nurture & Outreach  Caring for Covenant members: new members, block party, small groups, fellowship activities, outreach, discipleship -  
Jim Buchanan CHAIR, Terri Hayes, Jenny Watson             
Personnel - Louise Davidson, CHAIR, Mike Davis  
Properties  Oversees the safety, maintenance, appropriate use of facilities -  Bob Tullett  CHAIR, Charlie Bergmann
Spiritual Development & Adult Learning  Special event ministry team, Sunday Forum, Sunday evening bible studies & more  - Todd Cameron, 
Mary Hemmer
Stewardship & Budget  Raising, administering & conserving financial resources  - Ken Hickey CHAIR, 
Jeff Smith, Linda Billman
Worship & Arts  Oversees music & arts programs including worship experiences, special services, chancel choir, bell choir, art displays, lay readers, ushers - Linda Gabel CHAIR, 
Kim Halsey
Youth & Young Adults  Guides students grades 6-12 in their faith: Cathy Koeneman CHAIR, 
Carol Craven, Tim Augsback
Nominating Committee -   
Linda Billman CHAIR, Linda Gabel, Terri Hayes
 
For information about the latest news pertaining to the Presbyterian USA denomination,click:
Presbytery of Scioto Valley  
 
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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Dear Covenant friends and family,
These last couple of weeks have found us in the middle of Jesus stories where he is upending our notion of who is "us." (Not who we are; who is us.) He gets run out of Nazareth for promising God's good things... for those outsiders. He asks questions about doing things that are life-giving and healing that you'd have to be an ogre to argue with. Of course, we are in favor of healing and giving and helping.
     This week it's a story about his healing the slave of a Roman army officer, and then Jesus holds up the Roman officer - an enemy and oppressor of the people of Israel - as the epitome of faithfulness. [Luke 7:1-10] Seriously?
     How do we go about being faithful to Jesus first and foremost? Especially when he is making us squirm?
     Come wrestle this with us.

Grace and peace,
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Tracy
 
This Sun., Feb. 5 - Communion
8:30a   - Worship in the Sanctuary
            - Children: Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
9:30    - Men's Spirituality, 120
9:45a   - Confirmation Class, Grades 8-10 Tracy Keenan, Ed Chung
10:00a  -Gathering, Katie Kinnison preaching
             - Children (age 3-5th grade): Joyful Noise then Treasure Finders
             - Spiritual Verge (grades 6-8)
11:00a  - Worship in the Sanctuary
             - Children: Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
2-4:15p - *CHOPPED ROUND 2! Verge & Youth Group
6:30p    - Bible Study, Rm. 120

*Chopped: Round 2! for Verge & Youth Group
Planning to attend, sign up here:  http://tinyurl.com/z7uh564
Want to help, sign up here:  http://tinyurl.com/z8pc8tj 

- 11am Worship Services Streamed Live at YOUTUBE.COM.  covenantpresbyterianoh. Also, previous worship services, music, events. 
- Greeters needed for both services. Greet once a month. Contact Charlotte Sharpe, 614-486-1619,rcsharpe2@icloud.com .
- Flower Dedications. Honor a special day or loved one by dedicating Sunday flowers for the chancel. Only $36. Contact Anna Jo Beeson.
- Church Directories for 2017  are available now on the Welcome Table.
 
Sat., Feb. 11
5:30-7pm Spaghetti Dinner       7-8:30pm Variety Show
Tickets $8 (10 & under only $4)
Send your acts about time ASAP to cheriebrooks@covenantpcusa.org
Buy Tickets: Only 200 tickets! Buy after worship services or call Betsy Sebastian, 614-457-4383 asap. For info, call Jude McLean, 614-209-7010.
We need a videographer to video the Show and make copies to sell.
We need a child care provider to offer children a safe and fun alternative to the Show. Call Jude McLean, 614-457-9177 or 614-209-7010
ALSO, Sat., Feb. 4, 12-6pm. Help us create fantastic sets for the Show!
 
WEEKS AT A GLANCE 
 
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Thurs., Feb. 2
9:30a   Children's Day Out
9:30a   Miriam Circle, Lounge
6:00p   Worship & Arts, Lounge
6:00p   Worship Planning
7:00p   Elizabeth Circle, 120
7:00p   Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm.
Fri., Feb. 3
9:30a   Women's Theology, 120
Sat., Feb. 4
12-6p  Variety Show Set Design
Mon., Feb. 6
9:30a   Children's Day Out
9:30a   Hands & Hearts, 120
6:30p   Stephen Ministry, Lounge
7:00p   Justice & Peace, 121
Tues., Feb. 7
8:15a   Centering Prayer, Lounge
9:30a   Children's Day Out
1:00p   Mission Sewing, 121
1:30p   Staff Meeting, Tracy's office
6:15p   Bell Choir Rehearsal
­Wed., Feb. 8
9:30a   Children's Day Out
1:00p   Bible Study, 120
4:00p   Tutoring, Lounge
7:00p   Bible Study, Lounge
­Thurs., Feb. 9
9:30a   Children's Day Out
6:00p   Worship Planning
7:00p   Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm.
Fri., Feb. 10
9:30a   Prayer Shawl Circle, Lounge
1:00p   Cook Spaghetti, Kitchen
6:00p   Parents' Night Out
8:00p   Variety Show Set Up
Sat., Feb. 11
8:00a    Men's Breakfast, First Watch
10:00a  Variety Show Dress Rehearsal
5:30p    Spaghetti Dinner
7:00p    Variety Show
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UPCOMING Events, Opportunities & Programs
Click on an underlined event for more info 
or visit our web site www.covenantpcusa.org

Peanut & Cashew Brittle -  Many, Many Thanks!
Many Covenant Women (see Sunday bulletin for complete list) cooked, canned, cleaned, and made $2,615 for mission. We only spent $350 for supplies because church members donated sugar, margarine, and coffee cans. We couldn't have done this without all the people who helped with this wonderful labor of love.

Year End Statement of Giving: Contribution statements for 2016 were mailed. If you haven't received yours, contact Ingrid, Finance Office, 614-451-6677.

Children's Center early enrollment for church members and current Children's Center families began Feb. 1 for the 2017-18 school year. Enrollment for the general public begins Feb. 15. Applications and info about Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment, and the After School Care program are on the church website. Contact Caroline McGeoch, 614-451-6677 x23, or childcenter@covenantpcusa.org.

Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
-- 8th Annual Ohio Human Trafficking Awareness Day 
 & 1st Annual Ohio Youth Trafficking Prevention Summit
Thur., Feb. 2, 8:30am-4:30pm, Fri., Feb. 3, 9am-2:30pm, Ohio Statehouse 
Hosted by State Representative Teresa Fedor, this event will focus on prevention and protection strategies.Free, but tickets required. For info, contact Katie Kinnison. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/ha4fqye
-- 1st Thur./month, meet at church at 11:15am Serve lunch to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up on the Mission & Social Concerns board in the hall or contact  Katie Kinnison. 
-- ALSO, we make toiletry kits for women released from jail with nothing. 5-8 bags/month. $15 each. Our middle school youth assemble the bags and write notes of encouragement. Make checks out to  Covenant,   HT BAGS on the memo line.

Men's Breakfast (2nd Sat. each month)
Sat., Feb. 11, 8am, First Watch, Kingsdale Contact Alan Kennedy 614-451-9318.

Spiritual Development & Adult Learning Invites You to Lunch & Conversation
Sun., Feb. 12, 12:15-1:30pm, Lounge
We need your input. Come explore what we can offer adults to help us live lives of love and connection. RSVP Katie Kinnison.

CPC Bridge Group -  Sun., Feb. 12, 2pm, Lounge

Parenting & Growing Together - Tues., Feb. 14, 21, 28, 6pm, Lounge or Rm. 105
Dinner and Childcare Provided. Kids go to the nursery and have dinner. You eat and hang out with people who know what it's like to do their best to parent young children amidst a busy life. Explore how to nurture children's innate spirituality, manage everything, keep loving when you're utterly exhausted, and how Covenant can best support children and families. Katie Kinnison and Erin Wise lead. RSVP Katie.  Session 1: Teaching Healthy Sexuality. Parents of older children can come too.

Primetimers Potluck - Programs at Tuttle Park Rec Center by Tish Gauntner
Fri., Feb. 17, 12pm, Lounge
Bring your table service and dish to share. Contact Eileen Lazear 614-459-2327.

Spiritual Cinema, Lounge  -  Mon., Feb. 20, 6:30-9pm
Dark Horse is the true story of how a barmaid in a former mining village in South Wales bred a racehorse that went on to become a champion. Contact Beth Askue, 614-284-1767, or Susan Imel, 614-262-7444.

Winter Women's Gathering at CPC -  Sat., Feb. 25, 9:30a-2:30p, Covenant
Working for Justice & Peace in Our Communities. Come hear about the challenges related to the reentry of incarcerated people into our communities and how we can be involved in this ministry. Cost $10. Light breakfast and lunch provided. Register by Fri., Feb. 17: Judy Oeder, jgoeder@hotmail.com, ­cell 614-561-9458.

New Group Forming - Sat., Feb. 25, 6pm, Bob/Carol Lowery's
Looking for empty nesters, almost empty nesters, or those who never had a nest, to begin a group for occasional social and service activities. Join us for appetizers and desserts at the Lowery's home, 3991 Fenwick. Contact Koeneman's, Scott's, or Lowery's. Bring your ideas for a group name.

The Youth Director Search Committee. We have some promising condidates! 
Committee members:  Tracy Keenan,  Linda Billman,  Carol Craven, 
Your prayers for this important work are appreciated.
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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Blessing Your Home or Office. Stephen Ministers are available to come bless your living or work space.  For more information, please contact   Katie Kinnison.

Men's Spirituality - every other Sun., 9:30am, rm. 120

4th Sat./month, 8am, Lounge Contact  Jim Mehler.

SOS Food Pantry Team: If you'd like volunteer for this mission, let one of us know: Betsy & Mark Owen, Connie Bohn, Carol & Bob Lowery.

Young Adults - 2nd Wed. each month), 7pm, El Vaquero, Riverside Dr. 
Join Young Adults events and outings, contact Tim Augsback, 859-322-2398, augsbacktj@gmail.com

Wednesday Bible Studies - 1pm, 120 & 7pm, Lounge. Katie Kinnison leads.
We are reading Genesis and will be discussing Abraham and Sarah.

Mission Sewing -  1pm, Tuesdays, room 121
Contact: Diana Sanders,  jrssand@aol.com

Open Shelter Lunch Prep -  Fri., Feb. 10 (2nd Fri./month), 8:30, kitchen
Help assemble lunches for 175 people. Takes an hour. Lunches are delivered to the Open Shelter for distribution. Come when you can. Mona Connolly or   Carrie Mellen.

Women's Theology -  1st & 3rd Fridays, 9:30am, room 120
Started reading Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most by Marcus Borg available from Amazon for $10. 


Centering Prayer  -  Tuesdays, 8:15am, Lounge
 Learn a way of praying that can help you stay awake to God's presence in your life. See   Katie Kinnison ,  Sandy Tullett ,  Cora Kuyvenhoven ,  Jeff Roedel ,  Todd Cameron .

Campanile Handbell Choir...rehearses Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm. Contact Nancy Davidson, ndavidson7@gmail.com, to ring or learn.

Spiritual Formation Interviews - Would you be willing to spend about 45 minutes of your time helping us figure out what Spiritual Development and Adult Learning looks like at Covenant? Would you benefit from a one-on-one conversation about your own spiritual growth? Consider signing up to meet with Katie Kinnison for some good conversation. Sign up in the Lounge.

Prayer Shawl Circle invites knitters/crocheters to work at your leisure.Yarn and patterns provided. Shawls provide comfort for those with illness and celebrate marriages and births. Louise Davidson, 614-792-1289.

Covenant Collections:  There are baskets on shelves in the coat racks marked for the collection of many items you can donate including pop tabs, glasses, etc.

Deacons at Ronald McDonald House - 2nd Sat./month, 7:15am
Make breakfast for residents at Ronald McDonald House, 711 Livingston Ave. Contact: Milissa Campbell, milissa5@me.com, call/text 440-610-417

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More Financial Opportunities:
(T., W., Th., 8:30am-4pm)
-Automatic Debit From Your Bank Account is Now Available
Have your church contribution automatically debited from your account weekly or monthly. Complete the  Automatic Debit Authorization form  available here, on our website on the  Applications, Registration Forms, Information Sheets page or in the church office. Return to  Ingrid Brooker.
- 2017 Per Capita is $33.00 Per Member. Each member of Covenant is a member of the PC USA. It's part of our responsibility to support these administrative bodies by making a per capita payment each Jan. Per capita for 2017 is $33/member, for a total of $20,526. Your contribution frees funds for other vital church programs of our congregation. Per Capita envelopes are on the Welcome Table.
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