Sunday, July 2
Communion Sunday
Worship Services:
Traditional: 8:30,
11am
Uriah the Hittite:
The Loyal Soldier
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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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PRAYER REQUESTS
Chip Geckeler
Jane and Rocky Cathcart
Louisa Armstrong
Marty Armstrong
Betty Lou Epling
Holden Keefer
Sam McCamy
John Harder
Elizabeth Remnant
Jill Cameron
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,
Next in our series of "Biblical Bad@a$$e$" is Uriah the Hittite. Warrior under King David, he shows remarkable fidelity to what he knows is the right thing despite skullduggery by his king. No, it doesn't work out all right for Uriah at the end. Integrity can have a steep price. What does this mean for us today?
Join us at any of our three services to explore this unsung hero.
Jason Keefer on organ at
8:30 and 11:00!
Grace and peace,
Tracy
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This Sun., July 2
Communion Sunday
Jason Keefer, organist; Brian Gray, baritone
8:30a - Worship in the Courtyard
- Children: Wiggle Worship
10:00a - Gathering
- Children: Treasure Finders
11:00a - Worship in the Sanctuary
- Children: Wiggle Worship
6
:30p - Bible Study, rm. 120, Lisa Wallace
Summer Special Music - Contact Cherie Brooks if you'd like to present special music at a worship service this summer. With the Chancel Choir on summer sabbatical, it's a perfect time to share your talent with us!
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 $703,000. in pledges from 175 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 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!
1 child $25. Family $50.
Register by July 3 to get a free VBS T-shirt!
Family Picnic: Thurs., July 27, 6pm. Bring food to share. All are invited.
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
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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Wed., June 28
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p Bible Study, Lounge
Thur., June 29
5:00p UCelli Cello Recital, Sanctuary
7:00p Nominating Committee, Lounge
Mon., July 3
9:30a Hearts & Hands, 120
7:00p Justice & Peace, 121
Tues., July 4
Independence Day -
Church Offices Closed
Wed., July 5
1:00p Bible Study, 120
7:00p Bible Study, Lounge
Thur., July 6
11:00a CATCH Court, meet at church
5:00p Verge/Youth, Lock-In
Fri., July 7
9:30a Women's Theology, 120
Sat., July 8
8:00a Men's Breakfast @ First Watch
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UPCOMING Events, Opportunities & Programs
Verge & HS Youth
are active volunteers in all parts of VBS
and on several afternoons there will be programming just for them: Mon., Wed., and Fri. at noon.
Click here to volunteer.
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.
UCelli Quartet & Students Free Recital, Thur., June 29, 5pm, Sanctuary
UCelli is a quartet of virtuoso cellists: CPC members Pei-an Chao and Cora Kuyvenhoven, along with Mary Shelton Davis and Wendy Morton, members of the Columbus Symphony and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra. They will be joined by more than 20 young cellist for an exciting, unique, and vibrant concert experience.
Learn How to Ring Handbells, Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30pm, Sanctuary
NO CLASS ON JULY 4
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.
Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
-July 6, 1st. Thur./Month, 11am, meet at church
Serve lunch to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up: Mission & Social Concerns board in the hall. Contact Susan Imel or Nan Davidson.
- We make toiletry kits for women released from jail. 5-8 bags/month. $15 ea. Our middle school youth assemble them and write notes of encouragement. Make checks out to Covenant, with HT BAGS on the memo line.
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!
Men's Breakfast, Sat., July 8, 8am, First Watch, Kingsdale
Contact Alan Kennedy 614-451-9318.
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.
Parents' Night Out,
Fri., July 14, 6-8:30pm (2nd Fri./month)
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;
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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- 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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