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Christ is Risen Indeed!
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Sunday April 23 - Worship 10:00 am
Like Thomas, many of us try to make sense of the resurrection. But it doesn't make any sense at all. The
mystery
of the death and resurrection of Christ is the centerpiece of our Christian faith. How do we live with that mystery? How do we live in the reality of resurrection? Join us for worship this Sunday as Melanie Marsh Baum preaches,
Stop Making Sense.
Scriptures are Psalm 133 and John 20:19-29.
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Music Notes
Our music this Sunday revels in the joy and mystery of Eastertide. We welcome Covenant soloist Merav Eldan who presents an evocative song by the German romantic composer Gustav Mahler (1960-1911). His song Urlicht (Primeval Light) is most-often heard in context of the composer's monumental Symphony No. 2, "The Resurrection." The text comes from a collection of poetry called Des Knaben Wunderhorn (The Youth's Magic Horn) published in 1805. One of the many themes in the collection is the idea of earthly wandering that culminates in a return to God's heavenly kingdom. "Ich bin von Gott und will wieder zu Gott!" (I am from God and would return to God!).
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Food Collection Sunday
The children will collect food for the Covenant Food Pantry. Financial donations are also welcome. The Pantry is open the last Wednesday and Friday morning of each month as well as for emergencies that might arise during the month.
We can especially use peanut butter, jelly, canned chili, canned meat (SPAM, canned chicken), spaghetti, and spaghetti sauce.
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Conversation with Elders
Sunday
after worship, come share your thoughts and questions with two active elders, Kitty Jarjisian and Harriet Wadsworth, who will be in All Saints Chapel immediately after worship. They would especially like to hear your thoughts on the changes to the sanctuary during the seasons of Lent and Easter this year.
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You are invited to share your "Star Word" reflections
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For Epiphany we distributed "star words" in worship - paper stars with a word on them. Like the star that guided the wise men, the word is meant to serve as a kind of spiritual guide throughout the year. During Eastertide our Tuesday evotionals will be written by members of the congregation, sharing the impact their star words have had on their lives to date. If you would like a star word or to provide an evotional, please contact Amy Starr Redwine at ASRedwine@CovenantWeb.org.
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Covenant Youth
Everyone looked so beautiful and handsome in their Easter Best on Sunday!
Thank you to all the youth who helped out making the Easter Egg Hunt is a great success!
A big thank you to the youth who served and cleaned up after Easter breakfast,
and to everyone who donated money toward the Youth Mission Experience!
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This Sunday
Don't forget that this Sunday is the first rehearsal for Youth Sunday. We need all hands on deck!
10:15 - 11:00 Youth Choir & Youth Sunday lines practice in Yost Chapel
11:00 - 11:30 Lunch in the Living Room
11:30 - 1:30 Rehearsal in the sanctuary
Parents, please submit Youth Sunday t-shirt order form to Mindy, if you haven't done so already.
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Sunday, April 23
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5:30 pm: DWELLERS
(4th-7th grade) &
SOWERS
(8th-12th grade)
Join youth from Fairmount and Forest Hill for an evening of fun and fellowship at Fairmount Presbyterian Church. There will be bounce houses & inflatable obstacle courses, more games, and pizza!
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While all children are more than welcome to remain in the service, we have a nursery for infants through pre-kindergarten age children.
Activities packets are available from the ushers. Contact Mindy Stewart, Director of Family Ministries, at MStewart@CovenantWeb.org for information about these or any programs for youth and families.
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Easter Brunch at Transplant House
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From Deanne Lentz, Transplant House Operations Manager:
What a wonderful time - people lingered a very long time. They came as strangers and left as friends. Please pass those on along with our thanks for a delicious and festive meal. The chocolate was a hit!
And many thanks to Mary Anne Bromelmeier for coordinating this meal and all who brought food for this festive Easter brunch.
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We keep in our prayers
David Browne, Akeya Clark (Marie Jones' niece), Rich Day (friend of Bill Braun and Cathy Luck), Gretchen Drushel (studying in Seoul, South Korea), Jean Field (Peggy Kacerek's cousin), Stephanie Johnson, Mimi Keys (Tom and Cheri Keys' daughter-in-law), Marilyn Krotseng, Patrick Monaghan (Tom and Cheri Keys' family member), and Timothy Moyer (Jonathan Moyer's brother). We pray for Covenant members and friends who are struggling with illness, convalescing, or are homebound; the patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals; and those who have placed prayer requests in our Carpenter's Box.
Amy Starr Redwine
is on vacation through Sunday, April 23.
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Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2
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Covenant Student Ministries
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#YouAreWelcomeHereCWRU campaign
In March Church of the Covenant participated in CWRU's hashtag campaign to affirm that we are a welcoming community for international students. Here is the
video
that the CWRU International Student Office created as part of the #YouAreWelcomeHereCWRU campaign. Thank you for all the ways you welcome students!! Look for Covenant's picture!!!
Church of the Covenant was featured in
the Observer
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Check out the article online!!
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Thank you to Chip and Gail Bromley for hosting Covenant Student Ministries' Easter Brunch. Fifteen students attended the Easter Brunch at the Bromley's home in Cleveland Heights and had a wonderful Easter dinner. A Big thank you as well to Carol Roe and Greg Madison who brought food, helped served and were part of this wonderful tradition.
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We welcome four new student officers for the 2017-2018 school
year as part of the Covenant Student Ministries leadership team. Ellen Feys, Cindy Wang, Gillian Pater-Lee, and Kim Almcrantz will be an instrumental part of how we are a welcoming community for college students that seeks to live out God's inclusive love on campus and in the world through faith, fellowship and service in the upcoming year.
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SUPPORTING CAMP KESEM | COLLECTING ITEMS THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 7
Camp Kesem, a nationwide organization with student chapters on college campuses, provides free week-long summer camps for kids whose parents have or have had cancer. This year CWRU will have 65 campers from northeast Ohio age six through eighteen. T
he Deacons are working with the CWRU chapter to provide summer camp supplies for these young people. Claim an item or two from our display in the Reception Room following worship. Supplies should be returned to the church office by Sunday, May 7. Contact Matthew Garrett (MGarrett@CovenantWeb.org), Ann Stark, or the Church Office to learn more.
campkesem.org/casewestern
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SEASONS OF THE SOUL | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 | HERRICK ROOM | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).
Every living thing has seasons. Your soul has seasons, too-times of new beginnings, growth, change, barrenness. Spring is the season of new life, new beginnings, a desire for God, with an increased focus on worship and prayer as we seek to reconnect with God. It is also a time when we feel called to share our lives with others. What seeds are you planting that you hope will one day bloom? What spiritual practices will nurture your budding growth? These are just a few of the questions we'll explore in our "Seasons of the Soul" discussion as we take a closer look at, "Spring."
The Reverend Nancy Lynch, Parish Associate
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GATHERING
| FRIDAY, APRIL 28 | 7:30 pm
Covenant's Young Professionals Gathering (YPG) will get together for its second event this year on Friday April 28 at 7:30. Meet in the Covenant parking lot. Stay tuned for more details!
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN SPRING GATHERING
Saturday, April 29 |
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
(Registration and Coffee 8:30-9:00 AM)
Avon Lake Presbyterian Church,
32340 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake
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Musical Opportunities at Covenant
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Friday Lunchtime Carillon Concerts |
Fridays, April 21 - June 16 | 12:15 pm
Friday Lunchtime Carillon Concerts
performed by Covenant and University Circle Carillonneur George Leggiero and guests on the 15,000 lb McGaffin Carillon of 47 bronze bells. Tours of the tower following the concerts. Bring a lawn chair; picnic on the church lawn or CWRU campus. Free parking . Go to ucbells.org for details.
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 Case Concert Choir & University Singers Spring Concert: "Home"
Friday, April 21 | 7:30 pm | Free admission
Phrases like "Home is where the heart is" and "There's no place like home" can conjure images of friends and family and feelings of comfort. In our final performance of the season, we consider music that speaks to the multi-faceted idea of home. Directed by Dr. Matthew L. Garrett. Free parking.
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Spring Concert | Saturday
, April 22 | 7:00 pm | Church of the Covenant
Featuring Ramkhali, Spaseniye Sodelal, traditional barbershop music, pop tunes, and much, much more! Free admission and parking.
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Cicely Schonberg Second Masters Recital 
Saturday
, April 22 | 6:00 pm | CIM Kulas Hall
Please join Covenant Choir Soloist Cicely Schonberg for her second Masters recital next weekend!
She is presenting an exciting and adventurous program of well-loved pieces and new discoveries, featuring works exclusively by female composers!
Click here for
details!
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Organ Recital by Robert Parkins | Sunday, April 23 | 4:00 pm
Covenant Artist Concert Series
with Robert Parkins, organist. Mr. Parkins is University Organist and Professor of the Practice of Music at Duke University.Free-will offering. Free parking in the Covenant parking lot.
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Tuesday Noon Organ Recitals, Tuesdays, May 2 - June 27, 12:00 noon
Tuesday Noon Organ Recitals featuring organists from throughout greater Cleveland and beyond on both of Covenant's two magnificent pipe organs. Bring a lunch! Bring a friend!
Free and open to the public. Free parking in the Covenant parking lot.
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Opportunities in our Community
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Ohioans for Gun Safety House Party fundraiser and discussion April 24 or 25 | 7:00-8:00 pm
Home of David and the Reverend Kris Eggert, 1876 Langerdale Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121
RSVP by Friday, April 21 to David Eggert (216.970.5827) or eggertdl@gmail.com.
Isn't it time to talk about bringing common sense background checks to Ohio?
Other states have done it. With your help, we could do it too. David and the Reverend Kris Eggert are founders of God Before Guns, a Covenant mission partner.
Suggested contribution levels: $250, $100, $50 (not tax deductible).
Donate online at
dev.ohioansforgunsafety.com
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Cleveland, OH 44106
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