Sunday, May 7
Communion Sunday
Worship Services
8:30 & 11am
There's a New Shepherd in Town
Katie Kinnison preaching
Moodle
Jim Mehler preaching
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Pastors on call week of May 1:
Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed. -
Tracy
614-946-2982
Thurs., Fri., Sat. - Jim 614-886-3681
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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
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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.
PRAYER REQUESTS
John
Joanne Borror
Jessie
Nate
Ann & Ronny Ferguson
Dave Ulry
Fallon, Gavin, Maddox and Nora
Paul Danielson
David Hawksworth
Katrina's brother
Sherrie's fiance
Pam's best friend
Al Odenath
Phil
Allison
Betty
Steve DeWitt
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
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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:
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Your 2017 Elders
Commissions:
Mission & Social Concerns
Interprets global, international, national missions, coordinates local missions of CPC -
John Griffin CHAIR,
Nurture & Outreach
Caring for Covenant members: new members, block party, small groups, fellowship activities, outreach, discipleship -
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,
Worship & Arts
Oversees music & arts programs including worship experiences, special services, chancel choir, bell choir, art displays, lay readers, ushers -
Youth & Young Adults
Guides students grades 6-12 in their faith:
Cathy Koeneman CHAIR,
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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,
Sometimes I have to stop and remember: things are supposed to be different because of Jesus. He walks in and changes everything. Now, if this only happened in Capernaum and Tyre and Jerusalem a couple of thousand years ago, that's one thing. History making, but limited. If it keeps happening, if it's happening to us now - well, that's everything.
So, is there a new sheriff - I mean, shepherd - in town or not? Will your "sheepdom" with Jesus present right here make any difference in your life today? Will it make any difference in how you spend, how you pour out your life today? And what difference is it supposed to make?
Ponder, and I'll be so deeply glad to see you Sunday.
Yours in Christ,
Katie
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Super Heroes are Coming! Registration Now Open!
Vacation Bible School 2017
July 24-28, 9am-noon
Ages 3 years--5th grade
Kids go on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes
and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. Epic music, crafty crafts,
fantastic Bible stories to help kids discover their strength in God!
1 child $25. Family $50.
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This Sun., May 7 - Communion Sunday
8:30a - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children: Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
10:00a - Gathering, Jim Mehler preaching
- Joyful Noise/Treasure Finders
- Spiritual Verge (grades 6-8)
10:30a - Choir Rehearsal
11:00a - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children: Wiggle Worship
4:00p - Verge. Fun with Shea.
5:30p - Youth. F3.
11am Worship Services Streamed Live at YOUTUBE.COM. covenantpresbyterianoh. Also, previous worship services, music, events. Listen to previous sermons on our web site. |
Thurs., May 4
9:30a Children's Day Out
9:30a Miriam Circle, Lounge
11:00a CATCH Court, meet at church
6:00p Worship & Arts, Lounge
7:00p Elizabeth Circle, 120
7:00p Choir Rehearsal, Music Room
Fri., May 5
9:30a Women's Theology, 120
Mon., May 8
9:30a Children's Day Out
6:00p Session, Lounge
Tues., May 9
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 Parenting Dinner/Discussion, Lounge
6:15p Bell Choir Rehearsal
Wed., May 10
9:30a Children's Day Out
11:30a CPW Birthday Luncheon, Lounge
1:00p Bible Study, 120
4:00p Tutoring, Lounge
7:00p Bible Study, Lounge
Thurs., May 11
9:30a Children's Day Out
7:00p Choir Rehearsal, Music Room
Fri., May 12
Preschool Mothers Day, Lounge
9:30a Prayer Shawl Circle, Lounge
6:00p Parents' Night Out
Sat., May 13
8:00a Men's Breakfast, First Watch, Kingsdale
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UPCOMING Events, Opportunities & Programs
CPW Birthday Luncheon,
RSVP by this Sunday
Wed., May 10, 11:30, Lounge
Speaker: Mai Duff will tell her life story
From Saigon to Harvard. Lunch (choose salad with or without chicken) provided at no charge by Freedom a la Carte. We'll collect items for Church Women United Layette Project for new mothers: receiving blankets, socks, bibs, size 1-2 diapers, towels, wash clothes. RSVP Peggy Hicks, 614-296-3279
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CPW Offering Special Mother's Day Cards to support
Healthy Women Healthy Families, a PCUSA program that provides obstetric care, cervical cancer screening, malaria prevention and other health services to women in Africa. Suggested donation: $10/card. Order cards from Judy Oeder, 614-459-2231, or visit the church office.
Children's Center Paid Part-Time Positions, 2017-18 school year:
- After School Teacher, children 5-11, 2:30-6pm, M-F.
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Driver, 2 shifts (11:30am-12:30pm; 2:30-3:30pm).
SOS Food Pantry Needs Donations - canned fruit, condensed and chunky soups, peanut butter, baked beans. Place in the SOS FOOD PANTRY BIN by the north entrance. Monetary donations also appreciated for fresh food and other items. Note on your check
"SOS Food Pantry." Contact
Mark & Betsy Owen or
Connie Bohn.
The Jean A. Mortland Memorial Scholarship in memory of Jean A. Mortland because of her appreciation for excellent music and advocacy for higher education. She left a substantial bequest to us which was supplemented by donations made in her memory to reflect her love of music, higher education and the Christian faith. The recipient is selected by the Worship and Arts Commission. Applicant should be pursuing a college or graduate degree in music or theology, a member of Covenant or associated closely in some manner, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in his or her vocation. Also considered are overall GPA, financial need, and written recommendations. The candidate must be enrolled in the institution of higher learning to which the gift will be directed.
NOTE Deadline changed to May 15. Info and application, contact Ingrid.
Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
* Thurs., May 4 (1st Thurs./month), 11am 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
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* ALSO, we make toiletry kits at $15/ea for women released from jail. Our middle school youth assemble the bags and write notes of encouragement. Make checks out to
Covenant, with
HT BAGS on the memo line.
Parents' Dinner & Discussion Group, Tues., May 9, 16, 23, 6pm, Lounge
We'll provide the dinner and childcare; you help provide the conversation. All are welcome. May 9 topic:
"Healthy Anger" -- how to help our children deal with everything from discontent to melt-down. (How to help ourselves, too!) RSVP to
Katie or
Erin.
Wed. Bible Studies - Katie Kinnison teaching
May 10, 1pm, Rm. 120; 7pm, Lounge. Joseph stories
Parents' Night Out, Fri., May 12, 6-8:30pm (2nd Fri./month)
Parents go out while their children eat, play, watch movies. Donations accepted. Questions: Erin Wise, erinwise3@yahoo.com.
Please register by Tues., May 9:
http://tinyurl.com/covenantpno.
Men's Breakfast, Sat., May 13, 8am, First Watch, Kingsdale
Contact Al Kennedy, 614-451-9318.
Spiritual Cinema: Collateral Beauty, Mon., May 15, 6:30, Lounge
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty. Contact Beth Askue, 614-284-1767, or Susan Imel, 614-262-7444.
Primetimers Potluck & Program, Fri., May 19, 12pm, Lounge
Presidential Trivia by Jeri Diehl Cusack. Bring table service and a dish to share.
Blessing of Bikes & Rider, Sun., May 21, 12pm
Fabulous lunch by the playground. We bless everything from trikes to motorcycles to walkers. Picnic, blessings, games.
Special CPC Benefit Concert: Rachael Kolis - Wed., May 24, 7pm, Sanctuary
Rachael Kolis is a member of the Hilltop Brass and is raising funds to purchase a specially trained service dog that would provide support for anxiety and depression, and notify her of seizures before they happen, putting her body into rescue position, then getting help.The concert will feature The Hilltop Brass; Covenant Chancel Choir; local musicians; Brian Gray, baritone; Katie Wynkoop and Cherie Brooks, pianists, and more.
Rachael also has a GoFundMe page:
www.gofundme.com/weg3w-service-dog
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Fri., May 26, dinner/movie 6pm; discussion 8pm
Read the book, then come eat dinner, see the movie, and have a fabulous discussion. Books are available on the Welcome Table for $9. RSVP to
Katie Kinnison.
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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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.
Blessing Your Home or Office.
Stephen Ministers are available to come bless your living or work space. Contact
Katie Kinnison
.
Men's Spirituality - every other Sun., 9:30am, rm. 120. Check the Sunday bulletin.
SOS Food Pantry Team: For info or to volunteer for this mission, contact Betsy & Mark Owen, Connie Bohn, Carol & Bob Lowery.
Young Adults events - 2nd Wed. each month, 7pm, El Vaquero, Riverside Dr.
Contact Tim Augsback, 859-322-2398, augsbacktj@gmail.com
Mission Sewing -
1pm, Tuesdays, room 121
Open Shelter Lunch Prep -
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.
Started reading
Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most by Marcus Borg available from Amazon for $10.
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.
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