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 Be still, and know that I am God . . .
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Sunday April 30 - Worship 10:00 am
The path we walk in life can be uncertain and a great deal of what we encounter we will not be able to control. Paul's words remind of the importance of perspective. In times of challenge and uncertainty, we gain perspective by reflection on our past, present, and future, and how they come together in any given moment so that we may live into the faithfulness of Christ.
Kevin J. Lowry sermon is The Long Journey.
Scriptures are
Psalm 46
and Philippians 3:10-14.
Lyn C
ooper Tomaszewski is our lay worship leader.
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Music Notes:
Our service this Sunday opens with two contrasting settings of the German chorale Was Gott tut das ist Wohlgetan (What God Ordains Is Always Good). The prelude features a partita or set of variations on this chorale by the German baroque composer Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706). The choir sings the same chorale for the introit set to the words of Psalm 136. The choir also presents a thrilling arrangement of the African-American spiritual "My Good Lord's Done Been Here" by the American composer André Thomas (b.1952). Covenant choir soloist Colin Anderson presents a setting of another spiritual, "Goin' to set down an' rest awhile" arranged by William Arms Fisher (1861-1948), a leading proponent of incorporating the spiritual tradition into mainstream music composition. Fisher studied with Antonin Dvorak and Horatio Parker, whose Postlude in A concludes our service. Colin is completing his freshman year at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
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You are invited to share your "Star Word" reflections
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For Epiphany we distributed "star words" - paper stars with a word on them - meant to serve as a kind of spiritual guide throughout the year. During Eastertide our Tuesday evotionals will be written by congregation members, 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, contact Amy Starr Redwine, ASRedwine@CovenantWeb.org.
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Covenant Youth
This Sunday
Don't forget that this Sunday is the dress 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 - 2:00 Dress Rehearsal in the sanctuary
Don't forget to practice your lines!!
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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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New Members
In March we were blessed with five new members who joined the Covenant community. We asked each to tell us a bit about themselves. Over the next few weeks, we will share their pictures and brief biographies so that we might better know one another.
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June and Paul Begany.
Paul is a member of Covenant.
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The Reverend June Begany
I first encountered the Covenant when I came to Cleveland to student teach. We stayed next door at the old hotel. After I began teaching in the Cleveland Schools, I eventually joined the Covenant, sang in the choir and became a part of a young professionals group. When I was ready to return to grad school, Covenant invited me to come for one year on staff to work with youth and mission. One year turned into six.
Paul and I were married at the Covenant in 1980, moving immediately to the Dallas area. When we returned to Cleveland we became part of the Covenant. During that time I served as Clerk of Session and returned to the staff for a short time before leaving to study at McCormick Seminary. I have served as a solo pastor, as Associate Pastor at Old Stone church and most recently as interim pastor at Pioneer Church in Solon and Trinity Church in Ashtabula. In addition to serving on a number of Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly Committees I served this Presbytery as Moderator in 2003. It feels good to be "home."
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Apostles Build - Covenant Leads the Way
Our Covenant Teams officially started the renovation on this west side home on April 6 and 8, a complete renovation. Thank you to Bob Jefferis for these pictures. See more on Covenant's
Facebook.
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We keep in our prayers
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.
Our prayers
are with the family of the Reverend William T. McDaniel, Pat Owen-Keltner's uncle, who died April 24 in Virginia; and with the family of Martha Henry, Martha Goble's aunt, who died in Hershey PA on Good Friday. Martha was delighted to be her aunt's namesake.
Our prayers are also with Mike and Marjie Heines and their family on the death of Mike's father, Thomas S. Heines, on April 21 in Willoughby, OH. A memorial service will be held May 6 at 11:00 am at the Church of the Covenant.
Melanie Marsh Baum
is on study leave in Montreat, NC May 3 through 6.
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Please send prayer requests to Melanie Marsh Baum. Names are generally moved from the bulletin after four weeks unless there is a continuing need. Please let the church know if you or a loved one are in the hospital; HIPAA privacy regulations prevent hospitals from sharing this information.
Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2
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Covenant 8's Gathering
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| Another Covenant 8's gathering at the home of Karen and Bob Ault. Pictured are Chris and Marilyn Langmack, Ann Williams, Amy and Derek Starr Redwine, Carol Roe, and Karen Ault. Thanks Bob for the picture! |
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 SUPPORTING CAMP KESEM
COLLECTING ITEMS ON 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 on Sunday, May 7. If you will not be in church this Sunday, you may bring your items to the Church Office before May 7.
Contact Matthew Garrett, MGarrett@CovenantWeb.org or Ann Stark to learn more.
campkesem.org/casewestern
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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/coffee 8:30-9:00 am)
Avon Lake Presbyterian Church,
32340 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake
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FRIDAY LUNCHTIME CARILLON CONCERTS | FRIDAYS TROUGH JUNE 16 | 12:15 PM
TOWER TOURS FOLLOWING THE CONCERTS
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. Bring a lawn chair; picnic on the church lawn or CWRU campus. Free parking. Go to ucbells.org for details.
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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. Jonathan Moyer will be playing this Tuesday, May 2. Bring a lunch! Bring a friend!
Free and open to the public. Free parking in the Covenant parking lot.
Tuesday Noon Organ Experience for Pre-school Children | May 16
Pre-school children (ages 3-6) and their parents/guardians are invited to this hands-on demonstration of the pipe organs in Covenant's majestic sanctuary. Children will get to try out the organ, and hear stories with interactive organ music.
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"CREATIVITY: LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENCE" JUNIOR CONCERT AND CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, MAY 7 | 3:00 PM | HARKNESS CHAPEL | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | FREE WILL OFFERING
 This year marks the 25th anniversary of this special project sponsored by the Cleveland Composers' Guild. C
haired by Jenny Conner, young performers and professional composers are matched in a wonderful musical collaboration. Guild composers write pieces, all world premieres, specifically for young players ages 6-18. Also featured are works by young composers performed by professional musicians. Over the past 24 years, there have been 300 world premieres; with this year's concert we add 3 student composers' works, and 15 student performers with their teachers to that growing legacy. Pictured are Linda White (flutist), Jennifer Conner, Margi-Griebling Haigh (Guild composer/President) and Mary Ann Griebling (Guild composer).
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Purchasing items for the church?
Please use our tax exempt form when you make your purchase so you will not be charged tax. You can pick one up in the church office or it can be emailed to you. Contact Este Pozza at EPozza@CovenantWeb.org.
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Cleveland, OH 44106
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