Gathering
This Sunday, August 12, 2018
Blessing of Backpacks
Sundae Sunday
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What's Your Sustenance?
What sustains you? What is it in your life that refreshes you, reboots your soul, gives you life? In John's gospel, Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life, and the religious folks around him are understandably upset. Even as he explains it all with metaphor stacked upon metaphor, they seem to get more and more stubbornly entrenched in their misunderstanding. For us, it can feel similar. Centuries of teaching that Jesus "should" be what feeds our souls can make for rather vague and meaningless stabs at finding meaning in our days. How about if we approach it from the vantage point of asking how God is incarnate in the things that are life-giving? Not more metaphors, but real, honest-to-goodness examination of the details of our lives in the search for what truly nourishes us... God is in there, sometimes in interesting disguise.
Looking forward to being with you at Gathering! Remember to bring backpacks, briefcases, and diaper bags for the blessing as we kick off the new school/program year.
Grace and Peace,
Tracy
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This Sunday, Aug. 12
Blessing of Backpacks...briefcases, diaper bags, etc.
Begin the school year with a blessing, remembering that God’s love constantly flows into the world with you.
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2018 Church Photo Directory
Sign up for your portrait session by clicking the "Sign Up Now" image to the left to schedule your photo session. You can also sign up from our
website. Click “Get Involved” then click “Adults” then “Pictorial Directory.” You can view available appointment dates and times, schedule your portrait session, and make changes, if necessary. Please do not use the “reserved” times for appointments. A confirmation email will be sent right away and a reminder email with special offers will be sent a few days prior to your session. Dates are Sept. 5-8, 19-22. Questions, problems? Call Nancy Davidson, 614-893-8824.
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Save the Date!
Parent
Pool Party
Sat., Aug. 18, the Speas’ house
It's time to get the babysitter reserved for Covenant's Parent Pool Party. Details coming.
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Special Choir Pickup Sunday
Sun., Aug.19, 10:15am
Interested in singing with the choir? Try us out. Go to the choir room to practice a simple song. We’ll present it at the 11am service. Chancel Choir will start regular Thursday evening rehearsals on
Aug. 23, 7pm. At that time, there will also be an OPEN HOUSE Choir Night, another perfect time to check out what we do.
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2017-18 Annual Meeting
Sun., Aug. 19, 12pm, Sanctuary
...to approve terms of call for Pastor/Head-of-staff Tracy Keenan and Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation Katie Kinnison, and to present the annual report to the congregation. Reports are on the welcome table in the hall. Please review and bring to the meeting. One copy per household.
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Annual Church Block Party
Sun., Aug. 26, 12-2pm
Neighbors, friends, members, family, come for a fun time. Kids’ activities, live band, corn hole tournament, fire truck, food, food, food! See bulletin insert and flyers for details and to sign up to volunteer and bring food.
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Did you know we offer electronic giving?
So far, 2 families are using Zelle, 1 is using Text Giving, 3 are using Credit Card giving, and 10 are using Automatic Debit. If you’re interested in getting set up for electronic giving. If you have questions, contact Ingrid Smith.
More information and instructions are on the Welcome Table and our
website
under "giving."
Giving has never been as easier! Give it a try!
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Save the Dates!
June 24-28, 2019
VBS 2019
will be Out Of This World! To Mars...and Beyond!
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Becoming A Member of Covenant
At Covenant, you belong when you walk in the door! Official membership is “going all in” and making a commitment to the extraordinary things God is doing through Covenant. On the second Sunday of each month, people may become new members at any of our three services (8:30, 10:00, 11:00). Brochures with details are on the welcome table and our
website. Contact:
Katie Kinnison.
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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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