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Covenant Presbyterian Church
2070 Ridgecliff Rd.
(corner of Redding)
Upper Arlington, OH
614-451-6677
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8:30 & 11am
Traditional Worship Services
-Children dismissed to
A Joyful Noise & Wiggle Worship.
10am
Gathering,
Fellowship Hall,
Alternative Worship
family friendly, interactive
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Spiritual Verge
(grades 6-8)
LL006
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Treasure Finders,
age 3 - 5th grade
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Nursery, Birth - 3 years
4-5:30pm
Verge (grades 5-8)
5:30-7:30pm
Youth (grades 8-12)
6:30pm
Bible Study, 120
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Pastors on call for pastoral care:
Sat., Sun., M., W. -
Tracy 614-946-2982
T., F. -
Katie 614-625-1335
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PASTORAL LEADERSHIP &
PROGRAM STAFF
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Parish Associate
Dir. of Children's Ministry
Dir. of Youth Ministry
Dir. Children's Center
Assistant for Children's Ministry
Organist/Pianist
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All Deacons are "contact points" in addition to their team assignments. Contact any Deacon.
Moderator:
Vice-Moderator:
Jill Cameron
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Communion Coordinator:
Staff Liaison:
Deacon Ministry
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This Sun., May 21 - Blessing of Bikes & Riders
What You Need to Know While I'm Gone
Sometimes when we aren't going to be around, we think about what the people we leave behind need to know. This can be as simple as what you tell a babysitter before you go out for the night: here are the emergency numbers; help yourself to what is in the fridge; my youngest child is a runner and may try to escape. . . . Maybe you are leaving a job you've had for a long time, and you try to be helpful by leaving behind certain files and names of contacts that could be useful.
Have you ever thought about what you would say to the people you love if you needed to leave them? What would you need them to remember from all you've said and done? What would they need to know? This is the context of the "Farewell Discourse" of Jesus in the gospel according to John. He wanted them to have some light for their path, to know how to move forward even when the way in front of them would not seem clear or inviting, maybe even impossible.
What words has Jesus left us to help us find our way? This is what we'll be talking about on Sunday. I hope you'll join us. It's always better when we're all here.
Yours In Christ,
Katie
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Honoring Graduates, Sun., June 4 - We will honor all graduates in the bulletin and during the services. If you, your child or grandchild is graduating from a degree program this year, send name, degree, and school to JP,
joanpogalies@covenantpcusa.org.
GATHERING WORSHIP SERVICE:
- Giving Our Tithes and Offerings to God.
We do not pass the offering plate at Gathering, but giving money back to God who gives us all things is part of our worship. Some of us give on line. Some give in person; There's an offering box by the main door. We will dedicate all our offerings -- and the offering of our lives -- to God during our prayers of the people.
- Gathering Food Sign Ups. If you are able to bring food for us to share one Sunday and have not received an invitation from Tori Vazquez for Sign Up Genius, please put your email on our yellow sign up sheet on each table -- circle it in marker and request to be added to Sign Up Genius or email
Katie
. Thank you!
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Deacon and Elder Recommendation Form
Your recommendations for Covenant leaders are important!
Form and lists of current leaders are on our web site. Deadline: June 4.
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Super Heroes are Coming!
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, and fantastic Bible stories
to help kids discover their strength in God!
Picnic, Thurs., July 27, 6pm. Bring food to share, all are invited.
ALSO we need LOTS of volunteers (entering grade 6-adult) all week especially to help with check-in on Mon., July 24, 8:30am.
And VBS Set up: Saturdays July 15 & 22, 9am-12pm. Help us transform our church into Hero Central! No crafting or decorating skills needed, just a desire to hang out with really fun people and help make our church look fun and inviting. Contact Erin Wise.
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Events, Meetings, News and Opportunities
Part-Time Office Position
We are looking for a Membership Administrator with great organizational and
computer database skills and an eye for detail. 5-10 hours a week. Great hourly pay. Flexible schedule. Send resume to
tracykeenan@covenantpcusa.org.
URGENT: Drivers Needed to Deliver SOS Food!
The SOS Pantry team delivers food to families 5 days a week. The number of new families continues to grow so please sign up to help deliver food. Also, we need canned fruit, condensed and chunky style soups, peanut butter, baked beans. Monetary donations help purchase additional fresh food and other items. Note on your donation "SOS Food Pantry." Questions? Contact Mark and Betsy Owen, markowensales@gmail.com or Connie Bohn, conbohn@aol.com.
After School Teacher Needed for 2017-18 school year. We're growing, and looking for another creative, kind, responsible teacher to join Covenant Children's Center. Work with children K-5th grade, part-time 2:30-6pm, M - F during the school year. Holiday breaks and summers off. Paid training. College degree preferred. Contact
Caroline McGeoch, childcenter@covenantpcusa.org.
2017-18 Children's Center enrollment. We still have a few spaces available in our Preschool and Kindergarten Enrichment program, and are accepting names for the waiting list for the After School Care program.
Get applications and more info on the
church website
. Contact
Caroline McGeoch
, 614-451-6677 x23,
childcenter@covenantpcusa.org
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Parents' Dinner & Discussion Group, Tues., May 16, 23, 6pm, Lounge
May 16 topic: This week we'll be talking about our children and money - how to we help them grow up to be responsible and generous, not bound up in anxiety or need around money.
We provide dinner and childcare; you help with the conversation. All are welcome. RSVP to
Katie
or
Erin
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Wed. Bible Studies - Wed., May 17, 1pm, Rm. 120; 7pm, Lounge
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 & Riders, Sun., May 21, 12pm
Fabulous lunch by the playground. We bless everything from trikes to motorcycles to walkers. Picnic, blessings, games.
 Benefit Concert: Rachael Kolis
Wed., May 24, 7pm, Sanctuary
Rachael Kolis is a member of the Hilltop Brass and is raising funds to purchase and train a service dog tailored to her specific medical needs; this dog would provide support for anxiety and depression, notify her of seizures before they happen, put her body into rescue position, and then get help. The cost of the 15-week training program through Buckeye Service Dog is $7,500 and the dog is $500-$1,000. The concert will feature The Hilltop Brass; Covenant Chancel Choir; Campanile Handbell Choir; Brian Gray, baritone; Katie Wynkoop and Cherie Brooks, pianists; Cora Kuyvenhoven, cello; Martin Spencer, vocals; Pei-An Chao, cello;
and others. A matching fund application is pending. Also: 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, have a fabulous discussion. Books are available on the Welcome Table for $9. RSVP to
Katie Kinnison.
Connecting w/God Men's Breakfast, Sat., May 27, 8am, Lounge
We continue the video series by Marcus Borg entitled "Embracing And Adult Faith - What It Means To Be A Christian" that focuses on understanding issues in contemporary Christian practice and theology. Contact
Jim Mehler.
Verge & Youth Cook-Out & Pool Party, Sun., May 28, 2-4pm, Speases' house
End of the year bash! Join us for fun in the sun. Let
Shea know if you're coming.
11am Worship Services Streamed Live at YOUTUBE.COM. Search and bookmark covenantpresbyterianoh. Previous worship services, music and special events are also available on the Youtube site.
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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS:
Support Survivors of Human Trafficking!
- Also, we make toiletry kits for women released from jail with nothing. 5-8 bags needed each month. Cost is $15 a piece, and our middle school youth are assembling the bags and writing notes of encouragement. Checks should be made out to Covenant, with HT BAGS on the memo line.
AmazonSmile is an automatic way for you to support Covenant at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the same low prices and vast selection as Amazon.com, plus Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Covenant. On your first visit to
smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization; type in
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Columbus, OH. Every eligible purchase you then make will result in a donation to Covenant.
Men Connecting With God, Breakfast. 4th Sat./month, 8am, Lounge
Pancakes, gruel, coffee provided. You're invited to bring something to share. We continue the video series by Marcus Borg
Embracing And Adult Faith - What It Means To Be A Christian, understanding issues in contemporary Christian practice and theology. Contact
Jim Mehler.
Blessing Your Home or Office. Stephen Ministers can come bless your living or work space. For more information, contact
Katie Kinnison.
SOS Food Pantry Team: We take food to hungry families and need your help.
Leader: Nancy Cowman, bncowman@sbcglobal.net
Mission Sewing - 1pm, Tuesdays, rm. 121
Contact: Diana Sanders, jrssand@aol.com
Campanile Handbell Choir - Rehearses Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm.
Young Adults - 2nd Wed./month, 7pm, El Vacquero, Riverside Dr.
Join Young Adults events. Contact Tim Augsback
augsbacktj@gmail.com .
Chancel Choir - Rehearses Thursdays, 7pm. All voices are welcome.
New book:
Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most by Marcus Borg. Paperback available from Amazon for $10. Discussing Chapters 1 and 2.
Prayer Shawl Circle - 2nd & 4th Fridays, 9:30am, Lounge
Prayer Shawl Circle invites knitters/crocheters to knit at your leisure. Shawls provide comfort for those with illness, and celebrate marriages and births.
Louise Davidson, 614-792-1289.
Deacons at Ronald McDonald House - 2nd Sat/ Month, 7:15am
Ronald McDonald House, 711 Livingston Ave.
Automatic Debit Transfers From Your Bank Account to Covenant is a means of paying your contribution. The Automatic Debit Authorization form is on our website under
Applications, Registration Forms, and in the church office. Return your form to
Ingrid Brooker.
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