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Today is May 18, 2017
Blessing of Riders
& Bikes, Motorcycles, Scooters, Skateboards, Wheelchairs........
This Sun., May 21
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Worship Services
8:30 & 11am
Those Old Scots
Tracy Keenan preaching
What You Need to Know
While I'm Gone
Katie Kinnison preaching
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Pastors on call this week
S, S, M, W -
Tracy
614-946-2982
T, F - Katie 614-625-1335
Th - 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, Director of Music
Katie Wynkoop, Organist/Pianist
Caroline McGeoch, Director, Covenant Children's Center
Erin Wise, Director of Children's Ministry
Shea Watts, Director of Youth Ministry
Shane Spicer, Asstant for Children's
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Prayers
Call the church office, 614-451-6677, to let us know when you or a loved one is in the hospital. The pastoral staff wants to visit 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
Sarah Starr
Frank Fredricka
Rachel Timmons
Dave Ulry
Chip Geckeler
Jenny Flynn
Jeff
Phil Hall
Alan Williams
John
Joanne Borror
Jessie
Nate
Ann & Ronny Ferguson
Dave Ulry
Fallon, Gavin, Maddox and Nora
Paul Danielson
Al Odenath
Phil
Allison
Betty
Neva
Mimi Billman
Eric Schaefer
Leroy Bundy
Linda Patterson
DeRoberts family
Kay Moore
Mary Jane Bogart
Shaw Family
Dan Rasche
Sam McCamy
Manette Friske
Mike Van Aman
Rick Cosgray
Betty Raup
Charlie Friske's sister
Bekkah Friske
Marianne Dodson
Rachel Timmons
Mary Doersam
Orlene Shimberg
Ellen Greegor
Kay Hantak
Don Rorapaugh
Madison Hanosek
Larry Limes
Carol
Heather
Jenny
Maureen
Jared
Paul Danielson
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
Spiritual Development & Adult Learning
Special event ministry team, Sunday Forum, Sunday evening bible studies & more
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Stewardship & Budget
Raising, administering & conserving financial resources
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Ken Hickey
CHAIR,
Jeff Smith
Worship & Arts
Oversees music & arts programs including worship experiences, special services, chancel choir, bell choir, art displays, lay readers, ushers
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Youth & Young Adults
Guides students grades 6-12 in their faith
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Cathy Koeneman
CHAIR,
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For information about the latest news pertaining to the Presbyterian USA denomination,click:
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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,
When you tell someone you go to a Presbyterian church, what's the response? Questions about predestination? Social justice issues? A dulling of the eyes? A quick change of subject? (How about those Cavs?)
Occasionally, it's a good thing to look back on our Scots Presbyterian heritage, to claim the strengths and celebrate the changes, too.
One important note: We've dropped the "dour" from our expressive vocabulary!
Kilts optional.
Grace and peace,
Tracy
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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!
Picnic, Thurs., July 27, 6pm. Bring food to share. All are invited.
1 child $25. Family $50.
ALSO we need LOTS of volunteers (entering grade 6-adult) all week
and especially to help with check-in on Mon., July 24, 8:30am.
And VBS Set up: Saturdays July 15 & 22, 9am-12pm. Help transform our church into Hero Central! No crafting or decorating skills needed, just a desire to hang out with fun people and make our church look fun and inviting.
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This Sun., May 21 - Blessing of Riders & Bikes
8:30a - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children: Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
10:00a - Gathering, Katie Kinnison 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
5:30p - Youth, F3
Pledge Update
Many thanks to those of you who have turned in your pledge cards. So far, we've received $474,600 in pledges from 116 households. If you haven't turned in a pledge card, it's not too late. Pledge cards are located on the Welcome Table in the hallway and in the pews or you can call the Finance Office at 614-451-6677 if you want one mailed to you.
Deacon and Elder Recommendation Form
Your recommendations for Covenant leaders are important!
Honoring Graduates, Sun., June 4
We will honor all graduates in the bulletin and during the services June 4. If you, your child or grandchild is graduating from a degree program this year, send name, degree, and school to JP in the church office.
11am Worship Services Streamed Live at YOUTUBE.COM. covenantpresbyterianoh. Also, previous worship services, music, events. Listen to previous sermons on our web site.
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Thurs., May 18
9:30a Children's Day Out
7:00p Choir Rehearsal, Music Room
Fri., May 19
Preschool Picnic
9:30a Women's Theology, 120
12:00p Primetimers, Lounge
Sat., May 20
8:00a CATCH Mentors, Chapel
Mon., May 22
6:30p Stephen Ministry, Lounge
Tues., May 23
8:15a Centering Prayer, Lounge
11:00a Parkinson's, Fellowship Hall
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 24
12:00p CPC Bridge, Lounge
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p Benefit Concert, Sanctuary
Thurs., May 25
7:00p Choir Rehearsal, Music Room
Fri., May 26
9:30a Prayer Shawl Circle, Lounge
12:00p CPW Bible Study Prepr, Library
6:00p The Handmaid's Tale, Lounge
Sat., May 27
8:00a Connecting w/God Men's Breakfast, Lounge
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UPCOMING Events, Opportunities & Programs
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).
Part-Time Office Position - We are looking for a Membership Administrator with great organizational skills and an eye for detail.
Word and Excel skills are needed. 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.
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Primetimers Potluck & Program, Fri., May 19, 12pm, Lounge
Presidential Trivia by Jeri Diehl Cusack. Bring table service and a dish to share.
VERGE & Youth Opps:
Fri., May 19, 5-8pm: We'll be stuffing 2,000+ backpacks for needy children through the ABC Backpack Project sponsored by the Junior League of Columbus. Dinner provided.
Sun., May 28, 2-4pm, Speases' house
: Verge & Youth Cook-Out & Pool Party.
End of the year bash! Join us for fun in the sun. Let
Shea know if you're coming.
Parents' Dinner & Discussion Group, Tues., May 23, 6pm, Lounge
Topic:
Discipline. We'll provide the dinner and childcare; you help provide the conversation. All are welcome. RSVP
Katie or
Erin.
 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 to 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; Campanile Handbell Choir; fabulous local musicians; Brian Gray, baritone; Katie Wynkoop and Cherie Brooks, pianists, Cora Kuyvenhoven, cello; Martin Spencer, vocals; Pei-An Chao, cello; and others.
Verge/youth and anyone else who would like to perform, contact Cherie Brooks, cheriebrooks@gmail.com. A matching fund application is pending. Rachael also has a GoFundMe page
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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.
Connecting w/God Men's Breakfast, Sat., May 27, 8am, Lounge
Pancakes, gruel, coffee are provided. You can bring something to share. 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.
Wednesday Bible Study, May 31 - July 19, 1pm rm. 120
An 8-week crash course on the Gospel of Mark (16 chapters, 8 weeks, 2 chapters a week). Facilitated by
Jim Mehler.
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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.
Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
* 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.
Blessing Your Home or Office.
Stephen Ministers are available to come bless your living or work space. Contact
Katie Kinnison
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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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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.
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