GATHERING
August 13, 2017
Blessing of the Backpacks
The Dreamer's Fate
Genesis 37:1-4; 12-28
Katie Kinnison Preaching
     Just for today I’ve decided to be on Joseph’s side.  Usually I find him to be profoundly annoying – the younger brother who got the snazzy coat and dad’s lavish love.  You remember Joseph and the coat of many colors and his dreams, and the brothers who have had enough and throw him into pit.  Joseph is full of himself and oblivious to the emotions of his brothers, far too self-satisfied.
     But today I’m embracing Joseph the dreamer, and it’s the angry brothers I have on the hot seat.  The hard part is that it turns out I know these guys really well. I need to sit down with my inner angry brothers and have a chat.
     So, what have we got against dreams?
     Do we allow ourselves to dream, or does your dream have to be scripted now and approved by Hollywood’s censor board? Maybe there certain things you simply must do, grow up and shoulder your load, rein in your expectations, get on with it.
     But today I am on the side of the dreamer.  I’m thinking maybe God loves a dreamer.
    Join us on Sunday – and feel free to bring your dreams.

Doing my best to follow a Risen Lord,
Katie

Find more info about Covenant news and events on our website:

Parents-Only Party
(need not be parents to attend)
Sat., Aug. 12, 7pm, Gorsline’s, 2240 Lane Rd.
Book the babysitters now. Leave the kiddos at home with a sitter and join us for a fun evening out with your church friends. Rob and Melissa Gorsline will provide the main dish and beverages. Bring a side or dessert to share.  RSVP Erin, erinwise3@yahoo.com

Parents' Night Out
Fri., Aug. 11, 6-8:30pm (2nd Fri./month)
We host and feed children so that their parents can be free to be grown-ups and play. Please register by Tues., Aug. 8: http://tinyurl.com/covenantpno.
Contact Erin Wise, erinwise3@yahoo.com.
VERGE: Skate Zone!
Mon., Aug.14, 11:30am-2:30pm
We'll meet at Covenant then head to Skate Zone 71 for some retro roller skating action. One piece of pizza, a soda and skate rental are included. If your youth wants additional food, any Laser Tag games, or roller blades (instead of skates), please send them with extra money. Friends welcome. Let us know if you can come so we can prepare accordingly for transportation. Contact Shea Watts.
HOGE HM3:
Music! Message! Meal!
Sat., Aug. 19, 3rd Sat./month, food prep 3p, serving 4:30p, program 5p
Become part of Covenant's mission and service through HM3 at Hoge Presbyterian Church. Join other individuals and couples prepare and serve dinner to neighbors of Hoge. You could also help provide music and deliver a short message to the neighbors. This is a great way to show your faith through service to those less fortunate than us. Signup sheet at the Mission Table or contact  John Griffin.
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