Worship Services:
Traditional: 8:30,
11am
Deborah: Woman of Power
Tracy Keenan 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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PRAYER REQUESTS
Betty Lou Epling
Holden Keefer
Sam McCamy
Elizabeth Remnant
Jill Cameron
Sheila
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,
As we explore "Biblical Bad@$$e$" in an effort to draw courage from some of their stories, the mighty prophet and judge, Deborah, of Judges 4 and 5 emerges as a great candidate. She is the commander-in-chief during a bloody and violent time, but underneath all the gore is a call to God's people to live with integrity even amid social and political seduction. Join us at any of the three services on Sunday as we playfully tease apart the strands of this story.
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Discover
Biblical Bad@$$es...Super Heroes!
Summer Worship Series - 8:30am, 10am, 11am services
 June 11:
She-Rahab, Super Spy
June 18: Deborah, 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!
She-Zam!!
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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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8:30a - Worship in the Courtyard
- Children: Joyful Noise/Wiggle Worship
10:00a - Gathering, Tracy Keenan preaching
- Children: Summer Sunday School
11:00a - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children: Wiggle Worship
6
:30p - NO Bible Study June 18 or 25. Lisa Wallace
Youth Mission Trip - June 18-23
The Alabama Mission trip is a service trip with Youthworks in Bayou la Batre, AL. We'll help with cleanup and construction work in a community ravished by Katrina and then the BP oil spill. We'll work during the day and join other teams in fun activities at night. On the way back home, we'll stay at Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN. The next morning, we'll serve breakfast and then head back to Columbus.
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Our pledge drive is currently well under way.
Our theme this year is:
It's your church. Give more. Get more out of it.
 Many thanks to those of you who have turned in your pledge cards. So far, we've received $660,493 in pledges from 163 households. However, we have 428 households at Covenant which means many of you have not responded yet to the pledge drive. Please prayerfully consider your participation in supporting your church family by turning in a pledge card. It's not too late! Every pledge, no matter how modest, makes a big difference. Pledge cards are on the Welcome Table in the hall and in the pews or you can contact the Finance Office, 614-451-6677,
ingridbrooker@covenantpcusa.org.
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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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Food Truck Fest
Thur., June 22, 5-7pm
Great food:
Skyward Grille
(custom pitas, subs, hotdogs, burgers, salads, veggies).
Pitabilities
(chicken, phillysteak, veggie, BLT, gyros, salads, fries).
Kooky's Cookies
(cookie creations, brownies, sundaes).
Plus
The Gathering Band
and games galore.
Fun for the whole family. Bring your friends and neighbors!
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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
Mon., June 19
6:30p Spiritual Cinema, Lounge
Tues., June 20
8:15a Centering Prayer, Lounge
1:00p Mission Sewing, 121
1:30p Staff Meeting, Tracy's office
6:15p Handbell Lesson, Sanctuary
Wed., June 21
11:30a CPC Bridge, Lounge
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p Bible Study, Lounge
Fri., June 22
5:00p Food Truck Fest
Sat., June 23
9:30a Prayer Shawl Circle, Lounge
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UPCOMING Events, Opportunities & Programs
Children's Center Part-Time Positions. We're growing, and need help.
After School Teacher, K - 5th grade, 2:30-5:30 or 2:30-6pm, M - F plus monthly staff meetings. (15-19 hrs/wk). This is a great part-time job for someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of our neighborhood children and their families. Summers, weekends, and holidays off. For more details, contact
Caroline McGeoch
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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
.
Start putting aside goodies for the Annual Garage Sale, Sept. 29 & 30.
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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.
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).
Learn How to Ring Handbells, Tues., June 20, 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.
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.
- Verge & High Schoolers: Summer Lock-In, Thur., July 6, 5pm meet at the church
Food, games, movies, and all the shenanigans that are expected with such an event!
American Red Cross Blood Drive, Mon., July 10, 1-6pm, Fellowship Hall
Volunteering to register donors and staff the snack table is a wonderful opportunity to welcome people to Covenant. Also schedule your donor appointment between church services in the front hall or go to redcrossblood.org to schedule online. Call Mona Connolly, 614-886-4413, to volunteer.
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ONGOING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Parents' Night Out, 2nd Fri./month
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
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- July 7 (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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