This Sunday, December 31
1st Sunday after Christmas Day
Christmas Eve
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Out With The Old?
"Another year is over, relegated to the scrap heap of years, and so we make way for a new year. One response could be "good riddance 2017." But as with some New Year's Eve celebrations, there will be a hang-over. The calendar comes to an end, there is a new page, but there are those nagging hang-overs from 2017 (and the ones from 2016 and 2015 and...). As much as we would like, out with the old, in with the new does hold true. However, there is some encouragement as we come to the end of one year. It is found in Isaiah 65. "I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind." Right! Like the prophet Habakkuk, I'm going to climb a watchtower and wait for it. And also like Habakkuk I say, "O Lord, how long?"
Remember there is come and go Communion and Meditation Sunday evening, December 31st, 5 to 7 pm. Perhaps there will be the opportunity to peek over the wall and see the wonderful new thing approaching.
Jim
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Covenant Calendar
Sun., Dec. 31, 8:30 & 11am morning worship services.
Plus, New Year's Eve, 5-7pm:
Communion and Quiet Meditation. Come and go as you wish.
Mon., Jan., 1, 2018: Church closed for New Year's Day.
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Fridays, 8:15am, Lounge
Stay awake to God's presence in your life. Contact
Katie Kinnison for more information.
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Jan. 2, 7pm, Narthex
Book Discussion:
The Greater Trumps by Charles Williams. A novel about Christmas, the depths of love and tarot cards. Led by
Katie Kinnison.
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Jan. 4 (1st. Thur./Month), 11am, meet at church
Serve lunch at CATCH Court to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up: Mission & Social Concerns board in the hall. Contact Katie Kinnison. We also make toiletry kits for women released from jail. 5-8 bags/month. $15 each. Make checks out to
Covenant, with
HT BAGS on the memo line.
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Parent Party
Sat., Jan 6, 7pm, Columbus Italian Club
A fun party for the grownups! Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and your own beverages. We will have a white elephant gift exchange so bring the tackiest gift you get for Christmas.
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Sun., Jan. 7, 12:15 lunch; 12:30 learn
(King James) Bible & Lunch: A History of the Bible in English.
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Mon., Jan. 8, 2-7pm, Fellowship Hall
Sign up to give and/or register donors and staff the snack table: Tiffany Epling, 518-431-9280, or Mona Connolly, 614-886-4413 or go to
redcrossblood.org to schedule online.
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Children’s Day Out Registration for 2018-19 begins Jan. 8
18 months - 3 years of age. One day/week, Mon.–Fri., 9:30am-12:30pm
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Ohio Human Trafficking Awareness Day & Youth Summit
Jan. 11 & 12, 9am, Ohio Statehouse Atrium
State Representative Teresa Fedor is hosting the event. For more information contact 614‐644‐6017 or
rep45@ohiohouse.gov
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Our Mission
Covenant Presbyterian Church is an open, accepting community awakening to God's life-giving love together.
Our Vision
Covenant Presbyterian Church glorifies God and builds relationships with Christ and each other through: worship that inspires, nurture that embraces, education that challenges,
fellowship that energizes, ministry that responds.
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