Worship Services:
Traditional: 8:30,
11am
Li'l Zaccheus:
Does Everything in a BIG Way!
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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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Our Mission
Covenant Presbyterian Church is an open, accepting community awakening to God's life-giving love together.
Our Vision
Covenant Presbyterian Church glorifies God and builds relationships with Christ and each other through: worship that inspires, nurture that embraces, education that challenges, fellowship that energizes, ministry that responds.
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IN SYMPATHY
The prayers of the Covenant congregation are extended to the family of Betty Livingston who died Sat., July 8. A celebration of her life will be held at CPC on Tues., July 18, 4pm. A reception will follow at Scioto Country Club.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Karen Gagel
Seth Gerkin
Ruth Long
Mike Hamler
Kenneth G. Rogers Sr.
Jim LuPiba
Chip Geckeler
Jane and Rocky Cathcart
Louisa Armstrong
Marty Armstrong
Betty Lou Epling
Holden Keefer
Sam McCamy
John Harder
Elizabeth Remnant
Sheila
Jan Ulry
John Griffin
Jan Morris
Sarah Eagleson
Margaret
Sarah Starr
Frank Fredricka
Rachel Timmons
Jenny Flynn
Jeff
Phil Hall
John
Joanne Borror
Jessie
Nate
Fallon, Gavin, Maddox and Nora
Al Odenath
Allison
Betty
Neva
Linda Patterson
DeRoberts family
Shaw Family
Dan Rasche
Manette Friske
Mike Van Aman
Rick Cosgray
Betty Raup
Charlie Friske's sister
Rachel Timmons
Mary Doersam
Orlene Shimberg
Ellen Greegor
Kay Hantak
Don Rorapaugh
Madison Hanosek
Larry Limes
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 Covenant family and friends,
A few years back, Randy Newman wrote and sang:
Short people got no reason
Short people got no reason
Short people got no reason
To live
They got little hands
And little eyes
And they walk around
Tellin' great big lies
They got little noses
And tiny little teeth
They wear platform shoes
On their nasty little feet
Well, I don't want no short people
Don't want no short people
Don't want no short people round here.
Yes, it's time for Zacchaeus. And though Newman wrote this song in the 20th century, it could have been sung by the people that day in Jericho in the 1st Century. But, of course, it was more than Zach's "shortness" which marked him and so embittered the people. He was a tax collector and being a tax collector made him a marked man -- sinner, unclean, outcast (not like today when we revere the IRS and other taxing bodies).
Jesus sang a different song. We'll try to sing it this Sunday.
Don't forget the Food Trucks
this Thursday
beginning at
5pm
in the parking lot. Yum!
Jim
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8:30a - Worship in the Courtyard
- Children: Wiggle Worship
10:00a - Gathering
- Children: Treasure Finders
11:00a - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children: Wiggle Worship
12:15p - VBS Setup, Sanctuary
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:30p - Bible Study, rm. 120, Lisa Wallace
11am Worship Services Streamed Live at YOUTUBE.com.covenantpresbyterianoh. Also, previous worship services, music, events. Previous sermons are on our web site.
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Our pledge drive 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 $
708,823 from 181 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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Super Heroes Will Be Here Before You Know It!
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!
Family Picnic: Thurs., July 27, 6pm. Bring food to share. All are invited.
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.
Verge & HS Youth
are active volunteers in all parts of VBS so on several afternoons there will be programming just for them: Mon., Wed., and Fri. at noon.
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.
And, We need snacks for VBS!
Due to allergy concerns, all snacks must be completely nut free. Our favorites are Skinny Pop, cheddar goldfish and plain M&M's. Larger size bags work best!
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Discover
Biblical Bad@$$es...Super Heroes!
Summer Worship Series - 8:30am, 10am & 11am services
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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Wed., July 12
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p NO Bible Study
Fri., July 14
9:30a Prayer Shawl Circle, Lounge
6:00p Parents' Night Out
Sat., July 15
9:00a VBS Set Up
4:00p HM3 Hoge
Mon., July 17
6:00p Spiritual Cinema, Lounge
Tues., July 18
8:15a Centering Prayer, Lounge
1:00p Mission Sewing, 121
1:30p Staff Meeting, Tracy's Office
6:30p Handbell Lesson, Sanctuary
7:00p Properties, Lounge
Wed., July 19
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p NO Bible Study
Thurs., July 20
5:00p Food Truck Fest
Fri., July 21
9:30a Women's Theology, 120
12:00p Primetimers, Lounge
Sat., July 22
9:00a VBS Set Up
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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
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Coffee Cans Needed for Peanut Brittle - Please bring your empty 1 lb. coffee cans to the kitchen for making peanut brittle this fall. We sell 400-450 cans of peanut brittle each year. Thanks so much for your help!
Start putting aside goodies for the Annual Garage Sale, Sept. 29 & 30.
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Learn How to Ring Handbells, Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, 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.
Wednesday Bible Study, through July 19, 1pm, rm. 120
NOTE: No 7pm bible study on Wed., July 12 or 19
The Gospel of Mark. An 8-week crash course.
Jim Mehler
Open Shelter Lunch Prep. July 14 (2nd Fri./month), 8:30am, kitchen
Help assemble lunches for 175 people. Lunches delivered to Open Shelter. Come when you can. Mona Connolly, 614-886-4413; Carrie Mellen,
dmellen@columbus.rr.com
, 614-771-1396.
Parents' Night Out,
Fri., July 14, 6-8:30pm (2nd Fri./month)
Imani Milele Childrens Choir. Sat., July 15, 4-6pm, Bethany Presby. Church
A voice for Uganda's orphaned & vulberable children.
www.imanimilele.com
West Side Community Baby Shower. Sun., July 16, 12p, Hilltop Comm. Worship Cntr. Prizes. Food. Free diapers. Health Pros. Sign up:
tinyurl.com/westsidebabies
Spiritual Cinema, Mon., July 17, 6:30pm, Lounge
Landfill Harmonic: The world generates a billion tons of garbage a year. Those who live with it and from it are the poor - like the people of Cateura, Paraguay. There they are transforming it into beauty. This documentary follows the orchestra as it takes its inspiring spectacle of trash-into-music around the world.
Food Truck Fest for Covenant & Neighbors, Thurs., July 20, 5-7pm
Great food: Paddy Wagon. Taquitos Tacos. Kooky's Cookies. Live Music with
Neon Hills.
Primetimers Potluck & Program, Fri., July 21, 12pm, Lounge
Our Years in Iran by Jim & Ginny Browne. Bring your table service and a dish to share.
Covenant CrossRoads (CCR) consists of busy and active folks who like to meet for fun activities and to serve others. Join us:
Sat., July 22, 8 pm - Picnic with the Pops with Three Dog Night
If you have questions or wish to be on the CCR email list, contact:
Cathy Koeneman,
kdmegali@gmail.com;
Wednesday Bible Study - Colossians.
Starting July 26 - Katie Kinnison leading
This letter to the church in Colossae offers an exploration into our understanding of Christ and of God's saving and transformative power made manifest in the resurrection and continuing to transform the world. We'll do theology and apply it to our lives.
Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society Symposium
Sat., Aug. 12, 10a-2:30p, Embassy Suites, Dublin
The topic is about Islam relevant to contemporary issues: the centenary anniversary of the first publication of the English Translation and Commentary of the Holy Quran by Maulana Muhammad Ali.
Click here for more info.
Blessing of the Backpacks, Sun., Aug.13, all services
Head into the new school year with blessings and love from your church family. Bring backpacks, messenger bags, diaper bags, briefcases, etc. to be blessed as we start off the new year taking God with us into the world.
CHANCEL CHOIR- Pickup Sunday, Sun., Aug. 20, 10:15am, Choir Room
Interested in singing with the choir? Try us out. We'll practice a simple song, then present it as a choir at the 11am service.
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Block Party, Sun., Aug. 27, 12-2pm
Food and fun for everyone! Bring your friends!
Presbytery of Scioto Valley Older Adult Rally
Sun., Aug. 27, 3-6pm (2:30pm reg.),
Overbrook Presby. Church, 4131 N. High
Rabbi Cary Kozberg, will speak about the death of Moses. He is Rabbi Emeritus and former Dir. of Religious Life at Wexner Heritage Village, a senior residential care facility, and past chair of the Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging, a constituent group of the American Society on Aging. $5 per person (inc. refreshments).
Please register by Mon., Aug. 14. All Ages Welcome! For more info: Presbytery office, 614-847-0565 or 800-244-7207; website:
www.psvonline.org
Presbytery-wide Co-op Mission Work Trip, Oct. 22-28, Gatlinburg, TN
The Presbytery of Scioto Valley and Presbyterian Disaster Relief are organizing recovery and restoration workers (for demolition, clean-up, building repair) needed because of recent wild fire destruction. Up to 32 adults age 18 and over, $300 per person, can participate. For applications and more info:
www.psvonline.org
. Or contact Jeannie Harsh, office 614-847-0565, cell 614-562-1775, or
jeannie@psvonline.org
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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
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- Aug. 3 (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 - Aug. 11 (
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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