THURSDAY
This Sunday, March 25, 2018
Some Kind of Misunderstanding
Tracy Keenan preaching

Dear Covenant friends and family,

Jesus riding triumphantly into Jerusalem.

But, frankly, the messiah they were getting was not the messiah they were expecting. How does your faith shift and change as life unfolds? How often is it that the God you were expecting is not quite the God you get? Part of how we mature in faith is by allowing God to be God, even when it’s not quite how we expected.

Join us Sunday as the power of music, liturgy, and the Word open us to the surprising God of Jesus Christ!

Grace and Peace,
Tracy
AGORA - Learning to Lean In. Led by Jacqui Buschor.
This Sunday, March 25, 9:45am, Lounge
It can feel good to help fill the needs of others. But what happens when we're called to love those stuck in impossible situations or those whose pain is prickly or reminds us too much of our own? Can we find the courage to be fully present when good sense would have us back away? Explore how leaning into our own discomforts and wounds better equips us to meet the pain of the world. 
Orange Day : This Sunday is Orange Day . The United Nations declared the 25th of every month to be Orange Da y to bring awareness to and take action to end violence against women and girls.
easter lily plant
Dedicate an Easter worship service lily to your loved ones.
$7.99. Sign-up sheets are in the hall and inserted into your Sunday bulletin.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES & EVENTS
March 29 - Maundy Thursday Taizé Service
 -7pm Tenebrae, Communion, Cora Kuyvenhoven, cello; Chancel Choir, congregation
March 30 - Good Friday
  -9:30-11:30am TGIGF, children (Register: tinyurl.com/TGIGF2018) 
  -7pm Worship Service: Jason Keefer, organist; Handbell Ensemble 
March 31 - Easter Vigil, 8pm
April 1 - Easter Worship Services
  -8:30 & 11am Jason Keefer, organist; Brass Ensemble; Campanile Handbell Choir
 -10am Gathering
April 8, 10am - More Easter Celebration & Children’s Egg Hunt
Tuesday Night Spiritual Formation Lenten Series Awakening
March 27, 7pm, Lounge
Truly Loving Relationships. Live into salvation right now. All are welcome.
TGIGF (Thank God It’s Good Friday)
Fri., March 30, 9:30-11:30am
Children are not the only ones who wonder why this sad day is called good. We’ll talk about that, about how amazing it is that nothing ever can stop God’s love. We’ll learn about this Holy Week and the story of Jesus loving and loving. Make things, play games, eat hot cross buns and snacks and have a wonderful time. Cost is $5. Register: tinyurl.com/TGIGF2018. Contact: Erin Wise.
Wednesday Bible Studies Resume April 4, 1pm, 120 & 7pm, Lounge 
Philippians. Led by Katie Kinnison. Joy is the melody line of this letter from Paul. Yes, complexities arise, but Paul loves the people to whom he is writing, and his joy – his desire that they find joy – simply cannot be contained. Can we find the notes of joy flowing in and through our lives?
Covenant Variety Show 2018 
Sat., April 14 (after CPW spaghetti dinner)
Got Talent? Present an act: https://tinyurl.com/yaeem7f5 or email Cherie Brooks before April 1 with:
 - Names of people & act
- Instrumental, Vocal, Drama, Band, Dance, Comedy, Magic, Other?   - Your stage needs
Buy tickets March 25, April 1 & 8 ( $8; $4 for 10 and younger) before/after services. No tickets sold at the door. Buy now! Don’t miss the laughs, fun and fellowship. 
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.