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Message from Pastor Liz
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Covenant Lutheran Church
3785 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
281-578-8799
www.covenantlutheran.org
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Covenant's Mission Statement:
Open Doors in loving kindness
Open Lives to grow faith
Open Hearts to embrace justice
Open Hands in humble service with our God
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Greetings!
Here are the highlights of upcoming events at Covenant! We hope to see you soon!
CHECK OUT THE FEATURED ARTICLE section on the left. This is where weekly/monthly or special articles are posted.
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Sunday, May 28, 2017
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ONE SERVICE ONLY this Sunday
9:30 am Worship
No Christian Education this Sunday
*Nursery Available for ages 3 and under
Acts 1:1-14
Psalm 68:1-10,32-35
Gospel: John
17:1-11
Sunday School & Adult Education Classes
- There are NO Christian Education classes this Sunday due to the holiday weekend and special worship schedule.
- The high school class will continue to meet in the summer.The incoming 9th graders are invited to start attending the high school class.
- In June, the Godly Play (3 years - 1st grade) and Upper Elementary classes will meet together to learn Bible stories using Veggie Tales. This class will meet at the usual time (9:30 - 10:30 am) in Room 1. Parents are reminded to pick up their children from the classroom at 10:30 am.
- 6th & 7th graders may choose between attending/helping with this class or attending the adult class.
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For Adults: During the month of June at 9:30 am, Pastor Liz will lead a discussion of the book "Half Truths," which explores common misconceptions of what the Bible actually says. For example, "God helps those who help themselves, everything happens for a reason, God won't give you more than you can handle, God said it, I believe it, that settles it." Be ready for some interesting discuss
- Men's Sunday Night Bible Study will NOT meet this Sunday, but will resume at 7:00 pm on June 4 in the Library.
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Children, Youth & Family News
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 Sunday School News
There will be NO classes this Sunday due to our special holiday worship schedule: ONE SERVICE ONLY at 9:30 am.
The high school class will continue to meet in the summer
. The 8th graders (incoming 9th graders) are invited to start attending the high school class.
In June, the Godly Play (3 years - 1st grade) and Upper Elementary classes will meet together to learn Bible stories using Veggie Tales. This class will meet at the usual time (
9:30 - 10:30 am) in Room 1. Parents are reminded to pick up their children from the classroom at 10:30 am.
6th & 7th graders may choose between attending/helping with this class or attending the adult class.
Register for Covenant Day Camp!
 Covenant Day Camp
registration is now open for the annual Lutherhill-led Day Camp to be held at Covenant on July 24-28, 2017 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Camp is for completed grades kindergarten through 5th grade at a cost of $60 for the first child and $35 for each additional sibling.
This year's theme is "Reform, Re-imagine, Rejoice" which will focus on how God gives us the power to use our faith to change the world.
This year we are also offering a Junior High Leadership Program at the same time for only $20/student. Your kids won't want to miss this fun event! Camp is open to the community, so spread the word about this awesome opportunity - it's the best deal in town!
There will be a FREE Volleyball Camp for 4th - 8th graders at Covenant on June 5-9, 2017 from 9:00 - 11:00 am. The camp will be skills and scrimmaging. Coaches will be high school players. SIGN UP HERE. Contact Hadley Krummel with questions. Space is limited so sign up NOW!
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Other Events & Activities
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ONE SERVICE ONLY at 9:30 am THIS SUNDAY!
 Please note that there will be only ONE SERVICE at 9:30 am on Sunday, May 28 due to Memorial Day weekend. There will be no Christian Education that Sunday.
Volunteer Sign Ups Information
 If you volunteer in Worship and Music (assisting ministers, readers, acolytes, wine servers, slides, A/V techs and musicians), remember you can sign up for your preferred slots OR switch with another volunteer by going to the Sign Up Genius website. Once you are on the site, just click on the appropriate group's tab to sign up. Bookmark the website on your computer, so you can easily find it when you need it! Thank you for giving of your time and talent by volunteering!
Covenant T-shirts Coming Soon!
Our senior high youth have designed a new Covenant T-shirt and will be taking pre-orders very soon. Proceeds from the sales will help fund their summer high adventure experience in Colorado. This is their last fundraiser for this event. Please consider some new Covenant apparel for your wardrobe, and support our youth in the process!
HNwCC Food Pantry Volunteer Day
 The next Produce Truck unloading and distribution opportunity will be on June 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the HNwCC location - Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16000 Rippling Waters Dr., 77084. Anyone 14 years and older is welcome to assist. Contact
Lorna Blount for more information.
SOUP-er Job, Covenant!
 Thank you for all your donations to Houston Northwest Community Center's (HNwCC) Food Pantry!
Donations of soup cans from Covenant totaled 2,046 pounds during 2016! Keep those soups coming in and let them know at HNwCC that they "can" count on us again this year.
In addition to the soup can donations, Covenant assists HNwCC clients through the
Stuff the Bus campaign to purchase backpacks for students in the fall and Baking Bag donations at Christmas. This year we are adding a Thanksgiving donation and service opportunity. More information to follow. Thank you Covenant for your continued support of our neighbors in need. You are making a positive difference for the many families that are touched by HNwCC's services.
Find out more about HNwCC HERE.
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General & Community News
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Graduate Recognition Sunday - June 4
 We will recognize high school, college and graduates from other programs on Sunday, June 4. We plan to recognize all graduates during worship services on June 4.
Altar Flower Sponsors Needed
 Several upcoming dates are still awaiting a sponsor, so please consider signing up on the Flower Chart in the hallway across from the Fellowship Hall for flowers in honor or in memory of someone special or to the glory of God. The cost is $50 and the flowers will be provided. (Checks can be made out to Covenant with "Altar Flowers" written on the memo line.) The flowers may be taken home or donated to a local nursing home (indicate your preference when signing up.)
ELCA Youth Gathering 2018 Volunteers Needed
 The NYG will be in Houston June 27-July 1, 2018. If you would like to volunteer at the Gathering and help our young people grow in faith and encounter Christ, check out the Gathering page. The volunteer application process opens May 15, 2017. There are 4 volunteer categories: Local Volunteers, Community Life, Gathering Volunteer Corps, and Servant Companions. Applicants must be 19 years old and a high school graduate out of school for one year by the time of the Gathering.
Open Camp Day at Lutherhill
 All are invited to a FREE Camp Day at Camp Lutherhill on Saturday, June 3 for Open Camp Day from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. There will be worship at the hillside at 11:00 am, Hamburger Lunch at 12:00 pm and activities from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Activities include: Pool, Pond, archery, high ropes, arts and crafts, GaGa Ball and lots more! It's for the whole family, so come on out for a day of fun to kick off the summer season!
Upbring Golf Tournament
Upbring is sponsoring their 28th  Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Upbring Krause Children's Center on Monday, June 26 at the BlackHorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Rd, Cypress, 77433. An individual registration is $250. This will be a 18-hole four-person scramble. Registration/Breakfast/Driving Range starts at 7:00 am, Shotgun start at 8:00 am, and Lunch and Prizes at 1:00 pm.
REGISTER HERE.
Houston Lutheran Chorale Concert
The Houston Lutheran Chorale will sing songs of faith and freedom at Trinity Lutheran Church downtown (800 Houston Ave) on July 4 at 6:00 pm. Bring your folding chairs to stay for hot dogs and fireworks.
Grocery Givers Ministry
 Covenant has a Grocery Givers box. You are invited to donate gift cards from area grocery stores (HEB, Kroger, Walmart, etc.) Those cards will be given monthly to member families who can't always put food on the table after paying bills. Gift cards of any amount are accepted and we ask that you make sure the amount is printed or written on the card.
The Grocery Givers box is attached to the Information Desk (just below the Clay's receipts box) and will be an ongoing collection. Envelopes are provided for cash donations only - gift cards can just be placed in the box. Checks cannot be accepted. Families in need are asked to speak directly to Pastor Liz about the program.
Generous Living Opportunities
There are several ways to help Covenant just by doing what you normally do! CLICK HERE to take you to see the Quick Links section on the le
ft side of this e-news for more information on these options.
 Anyone who has Thrivent Financial products has the ability to use their Thrivent Choice dollars to benefit Covenant. Thrivent gives money to churches as directed by its clients. Talk to your Thrivent representative to find out how! CLICK HERE to visit Thrivent's website.
There are programs at both Randalls and Kroger that earn money for Covenant just by shopping at those stores.
By using your Kroger Plus card when you shop, a portion of your purchase is refunded to Covenant.
The Kroger Community Rewards program requires individuals to re-enroll each year, so please check to make sure you have enrolled your Kroger Plus card for the current year. To check your rewards program status or to re-enroll, CLICK HERE
or see the Quick Links section in the upper left corner of this email. If you have any questions on this process, please call the church office (281-578-8799) or stop by the office and Sue Tabbert will help you.
Also, if yo
 u eat a
t Clay's Restaurant on Clay Rd,
save your receipts and drop them in the lock box at the Information Desk. Covenant's earns 10% of all the receipts we turn in! Thanks for your support of Covenant's ministries!
Photo Disclaimer
We takes lots of pictures here at Covenant. These photos are often shared on social media. If you aren't comfortable having your image used, please contact the
church office. Thank you.
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Covenant Lutheran Church
3785 Barker Cypress Road
The church is north of I-10 and just south of Clay Road.
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am - noon
Worship Times:
8:15 & 11:00 am Sunday mornings
Sunday School and Adult Education classes at 9:30 am
2017 Church Council
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FREE Volleyball Camp - June 5-9