Worship Services:
Traditional: 8:30 & 11am
(1st 8:30 courtyard service)
She-Rahab: Super Spy
Shea Watts & Jim Mehler preaching
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Pastors on call this week
S, S, M, W -
Tracy
614-946-2982
T, Th, F - 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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IN SYMPATHY
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The prayers of the Covenant congregation are extended to Janice Ulry and the family of Dave Ulry who died June 7, 2017.
- The prayers of the Covenant congregation are extended to the family of Bob Bartels who died June 6, 2017.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Jan Ulry
John Griffin
Jan Morris
Sarah Eagieson
Margaret
Sarah Starr
Frank Fredricka
Rachel Timmons
Chip Geckeler
Jenny Flynn
Jeff
Phil Hall
Alan Williams
John
Joanne Borror
Jessie
Nate
Ann & Ronny Ferguson
Fallon, Gavin, Maddox and Nora
Paul Danielson
Al Odenath
Phil
Allison
Betty
Neva
Mimi Billman
Eric Schaefer
Linda Patterson
DeRoberts family
Kay Moore
Mary Jane Bogart
Shaw Family
Dan Rasche
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
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
:
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 Friends,
How is Rahab a Biblical BadA$$? Was she an innkeeper or prostitute? How do we talk about God and military conquest? Come this Sunday and delve into the story of a foreign woman, spies, covert operations, Rapunzel-esque shenanigans, and a risk-it-all attitude!"
Hope to see you here!
Grace and peace,
Jim & Shea
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Super Heroes are Coming! Register Today!
Vacation Bible School 2017
July 24-28, 9am-noon
Ages 3 years--5th grade
Kids go on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes
and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. Epic music, crafty crafts,
fantastic Bible stories to help kids discover their strength in God!
Picnic, Thurs., July 27, 6pm. Bring food to share. All are invited.
1 child $25. Family $50.
ALSO we need LOTS of volunteers (entering grade 6-adult) all week
and especially to help with check-in on Mon., July 24, 8:30am.
Click here to volunteer.
VBS Set up: Saturdays July 15 & 22, 9am-12pm. Help transform our church
into Hero Central! No crafting or decorating skills needed, just show up with a desire to hang out
with fun people and make our church look fun and inviting.
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Discover
Biblical Bad@$$es...Super Heroes!
Summer Worship Series - 8:30am, 10am, 11am services
 Starts June 11:
She-Rahab, Super Spy
 June 18:
Deb-Oprah, Woman of Power
 June 25:
Sam-Son, Celebrity He-Man with an Achilles Heal
July 2: Uriah the Hittite, The Loyal Soldier
 July 9:
Queen She-Bey, Match This!
 July 16:
Li'l Zaccheus, Does Everything in a Big Way
 July 23:
E. Eunuch, The Original Gender Bender
 July 20:
Mary the Mag, She's Got It!
Sha-Zam!!
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This Sun., June 11
- Music with Dave Powers, piano
- 8:30a First Courtyard Worship Service
8:30a - Worship in the Courtyard
- Children: Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
9:30a - Men's Spirituality, rm. 120
10:00a - Gathering, Tracy Keenan preaching
- Children: Summer Sunday School
11:00a - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children: Wiggle Worship
2:00p - CPC Bridge, Lounge
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:30p - Bible Study, rm. 120, Lisa Wallace
Katie Kinnison is on Sabbatical until Sat., July 22. Should you need a Stephen Minister during that time, please contact Stephen Minister Charlotte Sharpe or Tracy Keenan. If you have questions about Tuesday morning Centering Prayer, please contact Sandy Tullett.
Pledge Update
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ny thanks to those of you who have turned in your pledge cards. So far, we've received $660,493 from 163 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.
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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Wed., June 7
9:15a Eunice-Lydia Circle, Lounge
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p Bible Study, Lounge
7:30p Naomi Circle, Friendship Village
Fri., June 9
9:30a Prayer Shawl Circle, Lounge
6:00p Parents' Night Out
7:00p Sufis, Lounge
Sat., June 10
8:00a Men's Breakfast, First Watch
9:00a Sufis, Lounge
7:00p Sufis, Lounge
Mon., June 12
7:00p Session, Lounge
Tues., June 13
8:15a Centering Prayer, Lounge
1:00p Mission Sewing, 121
1:30p Staff Meeting, Tracy's office
6:15p Handbell Lesson, Sanctuary
6:30p Deacons, Lounge
Wed., June 14
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p Bible Study, Lounge
Fri., June 16
9:30a Women's Theology, 120
12:00p Primetimers, 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).
Don't forget to put aside goodies for the Annual Garage Sale planned for Sept.
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Wednesday Bible Study, through July 19, 1pm, rm. 120 & 7pm, Lounge
The Gospel of Mark. An 8-week crash course (16 chapters, 8 weeks, 2 chapters a week) facilitated by
Jim Mehler at 1pm and
Tracy Keenan at 7pm.
Verge/Youth - Contact
Shea Watts for more info on these events
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- NOTE Cookout on the Roof moved to July 6.
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Book study with high schoolers this summer. We'll be meeting weekly to discuss the book
What Is the Bible by Rob Bell.
- June 18-23: The Alabama Mission trip is a week long service trip with Youthworks in Bayou la Batre, AL. We will be helping with cleanup and construction work in a community that was ravished by Katrina and then the BP oil spill. We will spend Mon-Fri working during the day and joining other teams in fun activities at night. On the way back from Alabama, we will stop and stay the night at Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN on that
Friday
. The next morning,
Sat. 24
, we will serve breakfast and then head back to Columbus. Keep us in your prayers.
Men's Breakfast, Sat., June 10, 8am, First Watch, Kingsdale
Contact Alan Kennedy 614-451-9318.
Sufis Workshop, Sat., June 10,10am-4pm. All are invited to join us for this workshop deepening in the Native Middle Eastern and Aramaic resources and spiritual practices of Neil Douglas-Klotz.
It will include chant, meditation, body prayer along with the expanded meanings of some familiar passages from Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.
Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D. is a religious studies scholar, a senior Sufi teacher in a universalized Western Sufi order, and founder of the Dances of Universal Peace. His groundbreaking work on the Lord's Prayer from Aramaic in the book
Prayers of the Cosmos
has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated into six languages. Lunch is "on your own" at nearby restaurants.
Learn How to Ring Handbells, Tues., June 13, 6:15-7:30pm, Sanctuary
Want to see what ringing handbells is all about and have fun? Learn how to take two handbells and make music together. Contact Nan Davidson,
ndavidson7@gmail.com.
Primetimers Potluck & Program, Fri., June 16, 12pm, Lounge
Program:
A Burma Travelogue by Lawrence Kennedy. Bring your table service and a dish to share.
Spiritual Cinema, Lounge, Mon., June 19, 6:30-9pm, Lounge
The Shootist: A gunfighter approaching his 58th birthday finds that he has cancer and two months to live. He takes a room with a widow and her son to wait until death comes. His very presence starts off events in the town. John Wayne's last movie. (Subtitles included).
Food Truck Fest, Thur., June 22, 5:30-7pm. Great food: Skyward Grille. Pitabilities. Kooky's Cookies. Plus
The Gathering Band.
Introducing Covenant CrossRoads (CCR)
CCR is a newly formed group of those who are self-identified as busy and active -- we are busy with life and jobs. If we have children, they aren't around (much). We like to have fun and serve others:
- Sun., June 25, 2pm - Hitchcock's Suspicion Ohio Theatre Summer Movie Series
- Sat., July 22, 8 pm - Picnic with the Pops with
Three Dog Night
- Sat., Aug. 5, 7:15pm - Columbus Clippers v Toledo Mud Hens
- Fri., Aug. 25, 8pm -
The Tempest, Schiller Park
If you have questions or you are not on the CCR email list and wish to be, contact:
Cathy Koeneman,
kdmegali@gmail.com; David Koeneman,
davidkoeneman@yahoo.com; Carol Lowery,
llowery_at_home@yahoo.com;
Justice & Peace: ORANGE DAY. The United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women has proclaimed the 25th of each month as "Orange Day," to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls.
June 25 is designated this year as Orange Sunday at Covenant. If you have orange please wear it. If not, we'll have orange ribbons. As a bright and optimistic color, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls, for the UNiTE Campaign.
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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.
- 1st. Thurs./Month, 11am, meet at church
Serve lunch to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up on the Mission & Social Concerns board in the hall. Contact Susan Imel or Nan Davidson.
- 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.
Then
4th Sat./month, 8am, Lounge
. Contact
Jim Mehler
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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.
Every 3rd Sat., 4-7pm,
W. Broad, Hilltop
Learn a way of praying that can help you stay awake to God's presence in your life. See
Sandy Tullett
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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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More Financial Opportunities:
-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.
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