Sun., Feb. 26, 2017

 The Difference Between Looking & Seeing
 
This Sunday, Feb. 26
Worship Services
8:30am & 11am 
Where Have You Seen Jesus?
Tracy Keenan preaching

No Gathering 
Worship Service
9-11am: Enjoy the Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast

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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
Shea Watts, Dir. of Youth Ministry
Shane Spicer, Asst. for Children's
 Ministry    jagsniche@gmail.com
 
Birth Announcements
We joyfully announce the birth of 2 baby girls in our Church.

Betsy and Andrew Patterson's baby girl, Eleanor Amelia Patterson was born February 22 and weighed 8 lbs, 14 oz and measured 21 inches long.

Ellie and Austin Force's baby girl, Libby Force., was born February 14 and weighed 6 lbs 3 oz and measured 19 3/4 inches long..

Congratulations to both families!

Prayers
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 REQUESTS
Katrina's brother
Sherrie's fiance
Pam's best friend
Al Odemath
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
Paul Danielson
David Hawksworth
Homebound/Limited Mobility 
Stan Eriksen
Bob Bartels    
Peggy Dinger
Margaret Robertson
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,  Linda Billman  
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
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,
    
Dear Covenant friends and family,
Do you ever miss what you are looking for, even though you may be staring right at it? Or how about when you are looking at someone and think you know pretty much who they are, but do not really see or appreciate the truth of them?
We miss a lot, seeing things only with our earthly eyes. When the world is acting crazy, it may be more important than ever for us to learn to see with the eyes of the Spirit. How can we see God's presence in the midst of chaos and uncertainty?
Jesus and a few of his disciples went up on the mountaintop for a retreat, and suddenly they saw him in all his radiant glory - the same guy they had been walking around with for quite some time [ Luke 9:28-36]. The issue for them was then, how could they keep that glory in mind after the retreat was over and they were back in the streets of the city?
Sunday we will use the gift of imagination to see things a little differently. Dave Powers is joining us at  8:30 and 11:00 as well as playing during the annual Pancake Breakfast. Don''t miss it!

Grace and peace,
Tracy
 
This Sun., Feb. 26
8:30a  - Worship in the Sanctuary
               Children: Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
9-11a   -Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast, Fellowship Hall
11:00a  -Worship in the Sanctuary
                - Children : Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
   -VERGE and Older Youth , Police Officer Ed Chung
6:30p   -Bible Study, Rm. 120

- 11am Worship Services Streamed Live at YOUTUBE.COM.  covenantpresbyterianoh. Also, previous worship services, music, events. 

LENTEN, HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES
March 1 - Ash Wednesday, 7pm, Worship Service
April 9   - Palm Sun., 8:30 & 11am, Worship Services, Artist in Residence Organist, Jason Keefer, Brass Ensembles. 10am Gathering.
April 13  - Maundy Thurs., 7pm, Taize Worship Service, Tenebrae, Communion, Taizé sung by our Chancel Choir and congregation.
April 14  - Good Friday, 10am, TGIGF, children; 7pm, Worship Service. Artist in Residence Organist, Jason Keefer.
April 15  - Easter Vigil, 8pm, On the Cusp of the New.
April 16  - Easter Sunday, 8:30 & 11am, Worship Services. Artist in Residence Organist, Jason Keefer, Brass Ensembles. 10am Gathering.
April 23  - More Easter Celebration & Children's Egg Hunt, 9:45am.

March 8 - April 5 Preacher from the Pew series returns. Come hear your sisters and brothers in the faith share their spiritual walks during this Lenten season.
 
WEEKS AT A GLANCE 
 
­ Thurs., Feb. 23
9:30a   Children's Day Out
6:00p   Worship Planning
7:00p   Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm.
7:00p   Stewardship & Budget, Tracy
Fri., Feb. 24
9:30a   Prayer Shawl Circle, Lounge
Sat., Feb. 25
9:00a   Catch Mentor, Chapel
9:30a   **PW/PSV Winter Gathering
Mon., Feb. 27
9:30a      Children's Day Out
Tues., Feb. 28
8:15a      Centering Prayer, Lounge
9:30a      Children's Day Out
1:00p      Mission Sewing, 121
1:30p      Staff Meeting, Tracy's office
6:00p      Parent Spirituality, Lounge
6:15p      Bell Choir Rehearsal
Wed., March 1 - Ash Wednesday
9:15a      Eunice-Lydia Circle, Lounge
9:30a      Children's Day Out
1:00p      Bible Study, 120
4:00p      Tutoring, Lounge
6:00p      Soup and The Word, Lounge
7:00p      Ash Wednesday Worship
Thurs., March 2  
9:30a      Children's Day Out
9:30        Miriam Circle, Lounge
6:00p      Worship & Arts, Lounge
7:00p      Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm.
7:00p      Elizabeth Circle, 120
Fri., March 3
9:30a      Women's Theology, 120
Sat., March 4
9:30a      CPW Lenten Breakfast, Lounge
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UPCOMING Events, Opportunities & Programs
Click on an underlined event for more info 
or visit our web site www.covenantpcusa.org

Your Kroger Plus Card Can Earn Rewards for Covenant!
Kroger Community Rewards is now available! All you need to do is register online your Kroger Plus card. After you've completed the enrollment, you'll earn rewards for Covenant every time you shop at Kroger. Click here for instructions:  https://tinyurl.com/hcsyqle. If you need any help with setup, let Ingrid Brooker know.

Children's Center enrollment... 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.

**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. 
Judy Oeder, jgoeder@hotmail.com, ­cell 614-561-9458.

New Group Forming - Sat., Feb. 25, 6pm, Bob/Carol Lowery
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 Dave  Koeneman, Jean  Scott, or Carol  Lowery. Bring your ideas for a group name.

Parenting & Growing Together -Tues., Feb. 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 . 

Soup and The Word - Wed. March 1 at 6:00pm, Lounge
Have soup for dinner and participate in a Lenten bible study.

Ash Wednesday, Worship - Wed. March 1 at 7:00pm, Sanctuary

Support Human Trafficking Survivors - Thurs. March 2, 11:15am-meet at Church
Serve lunch at the courthouse to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up on the board in the hall or contact Katie Kinnison.

CPW Lenten Breakfast with Communion Sat., March 4, 9:30am
Speaker, Jacqui Buschor who has been partnering with us to participate in urban ministry, will present how she came to live and work in the urban Hilltop Community. Make reservations between services Feb. 26 or contact Lora Eckard, 614-279-8487 or the church office. Deadline March 1. Cost: $8.00 payable at the door. All church members are welcome.

Parents' Night Out - Fri., March 10, 6-8:30pm (2nd Fri./month)
Parents go out while their children eat, play, watch movies. Donations accepted. Questions: Erin Wise, erinwise3@yahoo.com . Register by Tues., March 7: http://tinyurl.com/covenantpno.

Open Shelter Lunch Prep - Fri., March 10, 8:30am, Kitchen
Help assemble lunches for 175 people. Mona Connolly and Carrie Mellen.

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

Covenant Blood Drive -  Mon., March 20, 1-6pm
Please see Tiffany Epling or Mona Connolly between services to sign up to volunteer or donate blood. Thank you in advance!

Save Sat., April 1 for Covenant's  Annual Café & Silent Auction
All proceeds benefit Covenant's Youth Mission. This year's theme is The Roaring 20's. If you wish to make a donation for the auction (an item, a service, a gift card, time in your vacation home) contact  Cathy Koeneman ,  Janet Gross ,  Lisa Coakley  or  Tori Vazquez . See you there!

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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
1st Thur./month, meet at church, 11:15am 
Serve lunch to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up on the Mission & Social Concerns board in the hall or contact  Katie Kinnison.
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.

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.
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