Covenant Lutheran Church Newsletter
November 8, 2017
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Annual Congregational Meeting
& Potluck Brunch THIS SUNDAY!
Plan to attend the annual meeting (Part 1)
THIS
Sunday, November 12 at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary.
The agenda will include the
approval of the 2018 Mission Plan Budget and election of council members.
All Covenant members may vote (including youth who have been confirmed). Even if you are not a member, you are invited to attend to hear what is happening at Covenant!
The meeting will be followed by a potluck brunch.
Feel free to bring a breakfast casserole, donuts, or whatever you like!
There will be a special Sunday School for children (age 3 - 5th grade) during the congregational meeting at 9:30 am in Annex Room 1. Please pick up your children there after the meeting is over.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY NEWS
OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
GENERAL & COMMUNITY NEWS
GENEROUS LIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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3785 Barker Cypress Rd,
Houston TX 77084
281-578-8799
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Sunday, November 12, 2017
Season of Pentecost
Amos 5:18-24
Psalm 70
Matthew 25:1-13
8:15 am Heritage Worship
9:30 am Annual Congregational Meeting* - Sanctuary
*Sunday School for children in Annex Room 1
11:00 am Contemporary Worship
Nursery available for ages 3 and under all morning
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Children, Youth & Family News
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Sunday School Classes
THIS SUNDAY:
Special class for ages 3 - 5th grade THIS SUNDAY in Annex Room 1 while the Congregational Meeting takes place in the Sanctuary. Please pick up your children from Room 1 after the meeting.
Regular classes for ages 3 - high school will meet on November 19 but there will be
NO CLASSES on November 26 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Adult Classes:
Pastor Liz's and Don Sackreiter's classes have both finished, and due to congregational meeting and vacations, there will be
no adult classes through the end of November.
Watch for information on the start of the next adult class!
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Jr. High Pizza & Games - November 12
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All 6th-8th graders are invited for pizza and games on Sunday, November 12 right after the 11:00 am service.
You can just show up, but it would be helpful if you would
REPLY HERE
by FRIDAY if you plan to attend so we can plan for food!
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Christmas Program - December 10
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CYFM (Children, Youth & Family Ministries) is planning a
one-rehearsal Christmas program
again this year!
If your child would like to participate, please contact
Jenny Krummel
.
Parts will be distributed during Sunday School on November 19.
There will be a
rehearsal during Sunday School on December 3, then a dress rehearsal at 9:30 am on December 10, with the performance during the 11:00 am service that day.
We'd like to see all the kids participate.
No memorization required!
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Annual Congregational Meeting, Part 1 - November 12 at 9:30 am
Plan to attend the annual meeting THIS
Sunday, November 12 at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary.
The agenda will include the
approval of the 2018 Mission Plan Budget and election of council members.
All Covenant members may vote (including youth who have been confirmed). Even if you are not a member, you are invited to attend to hear what is happening at Covenant! Sunday School for children will be in Annex Room 1. Parents, please pick up your children there after the meeting.
Upcoming Office Schedule
Due to vacation time for Pastor Liz and Office Manager Sue Tabbert,
the office will officially be closed from November 15-24.
During that time if you have a concern or need,
please contact Council President Carol Flores
(713-205-0146).
Our "on call" pastor during the time Pastor Liz is on vacation will be Pastor Bill Schwertlich.
NOTE: Due to vacation and Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Weekly E-News on Wednesday, November 22.
The Covenant staff wishes everyone a safe and blessed Thanksgiving!
We have scheduled some wonderful pastors to preach on November 19 & 26, so please plan to attend and give them a warm welcome. (
November 12 - Pastor Ashley Dellagiacoma; November 26: Pastor Chris Market
)
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Other Events & Activities
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Youth Tupperware Fundraiser for NYG
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Need Christmas present ideas?
The high school youth have a fundraiser for you! They are having a Tupperware sale with all new products in a new catalog.
Orders will be taken through November 19, so you will receive your products before Christmas!
Look for the table in the lobby after and between worship services to place your order or you may browse and order via
THIS LINK
. (Go to FIND A FUNDRAISER, select TX
,
then look for ###Covenant Lutheran Church Youth)
Sean Frey-Lloyd is the consultant for the sale. Proceeds from the sale will help the youth attend the National Youth Gathering next summer.
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The Women of Covenant invite you to take note of the following events and join us:
Sunday, November 12, 7:00 pm
- Women's Group will meet to
assemble and wrap Christmas boxes for Seafarers.
Sunday, December 17, 12:00 pm - Christmas Luncheon and Party
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Seafarers' Christmas Boxes
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Covenant's annual project to fill Christmas boxes for the seafarers who travel through the Port of Houston
during the holiday season is again being sponsored by the Women's Group.
We are collecting donations NOW through THIS SUNDAY, November 12.
Suggested donations are toothpaste, dental floss and other hygiene items, writing supplies, small magazines, gum and candy.
See a more complete list here
or pick one up at church.
Donation boxes are located in the lobby. We are also collecting shoe boxes in which to package the donations.
The boxes will be assembled and wrapped THIS SUNDAY at 7:00 pm.
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MESA Outreach Food Distribution - Nov. 18
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Houston NW Community Center is now called MESA Outreach! Our partnership continues as usual, and
we are scheduled to help unload the food produce truck and distribute food to clients on Saturday, November 18. Arrive at Bear Creek United Methodist (16000 Rippling Water) at 8:30 am.
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Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Joanne Miller in honor of her birthday.
THANK YOU to all who have sponsored flowers this year! The 2017 calendar is full. Watch for the 2018 to be posted so you can sign up for your special dates for next year!
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The lay pastoral caregiver on call this week is
Marian Shelton
(713-240-2517).
If you have pastoral care concerns, please contact the caregiver or Pastor Liz.
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Thank You to Edith Dorfi's grandson, Pablo Menendez,
who completed his Eagle Scout project by installing a new fence and gate around the A/C unit behind the church, along with some plants. It looks wonderful!
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If you would like to give a year-end gift to Covenant,
please consider giving a monetary gift to help us give our tractor a needed "tune-up."
We would like to continue to keep our grounds looking beautiful! Please write "Tractor Tune Up" on the memo line of your check. Thank you!
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Volunteers for NYG Needed
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Volunteer applications are again being taken to be a local volunteer for the National Youth Gathering in Houston on June 27-July 1, 2018.
YOU are needed to help young people grow in their faith and encounter Christ.
APPLY HERE.
Contact
Lynnae Schatz
for more information.
Drivers are needed to help transport property managers coming to Houston for training for the NYG on November 3 from 2:00 pm to around 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
You would transport these people from their hotels to their properties and back. Dinner will be provided.
If you would like more information or are interested in being a driver,
contact Michelle Mote.
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Meals on Wheels Trainings
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The Meals on Wheels distribution at Covenant has been going so well that they plan to open a second route soon!
There are monthly volunteer trainings on the 2nd Monday of every month, from 10:00 - 11:30 am, in the Covenant Community Room.
Contact Sue Tabbert
with any questions. We encourage you to participate if your schedule allows!
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Covenant will host another Life Line health screening on Wednesday, DECEMBER 6
in the Fellowship Hall. For more on the various screenings, to pre-register and to pre-register to find out how to get preferred appointment times and discounted pricing,
visit the
Community Circle webpage.
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Generous Living Opportunities
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REMINDER:
Please be prepared to fill out your pledge cards THIS SUNDAY!
You will be asked to estimate your giving (weekly, monthly, etc. to both the General Fund and the Mortgage Fund. THANK YOU for your generosity in helping Covenant continue its ministries here in west Houston!
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We are still in need of gift cards!
Please remember to pick up a gift card (suggested $25) for a grocery store or Wal-mart or Target, etc. for our Grocery Givers program to help those in our community who need support.
Also suggested are $10 gas station gift cards. Cards may be dropped in the metal box attached to the Information Desk.
Please mark the value of the gift card.
Thank you!
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Copies of a monthly summary of Covenant's finances are available at the Information Desk. More detailed reports are available upon request from the church office.
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2017 Church Council
Council Secretary -
Financial Secretary -
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