This Sunday, May 6, 2018
Communion
Blessing of Bikes & Riders
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Got That Joy
Dear Covenant friends and family,
Spring has at last sprung in all its glory. It's the season for joy and new discoveries. Perhaps you are reveling in it. On the other hand, perhaps you are struggling to put one foot in front of the other, which begs this question: Is our joy dependent upon circumstance? When Jesus says, "
I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete,"
[I
John 15:11
] it is just before his arrest. He knows he and his disciples are headed for a crushing and arduous time of it, but he is still talking about joy.
Joy is one of those things that we can't force, but can only open our selves up to. Maybe it's part of the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing that God holds it all: life, death, and everything in between.
Join us this Sunday as we lift up the sometimes surprising things that make for joy. Blessing of the bikes, too, at 12:15, with some delicious lunch and lots of, well, joy!
Grace and peace,
Tracy
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Blessing of Bikes & Riders
This Sun., May 6, 12:15pm
We bless riders, and trikes to motorcycles to walkers. Fabulous lunch by the playground. Picnic, blessings, games.
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This Sun., May 6, 12:15pm fill your plate; 12:30pm class, Lounge
CELEBRATION and What Now?
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Tues. Night Spiritual Formation -
The Bible and Family Values: A Closer Look at Abraham and His Wives
May 8, 7pm, Lounge
Led by Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker. People often turn to the Bible for spiritual and moral guidance, but a close look at the text reveals some startling discoveries. This multi-media presentation provides an introduction to the book of Genesis, with a focus on Abraham and Sarah. Who are these ancestors? Where do they come from and what unexpected turns does their journey take? We’ll explore the biblical text and touch on the Dead Sea Scrolls to learn about this messy and faithful biblical family.
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Register Now for Covenant’s
Vacation Bible School
Mon., July 23-Fri., July 27, 9am-noon
Our Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting adventure for the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Music, crafts, fun recreation, memorable Bible stories help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace!
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CPW Birthday Luncheon
Wed., May 9, 11:30am, Lounge
Feature: Reverend Susan K. Williams Smith will talk about the
Crazy Faith Ministry that she founded in Columbus after she wrote the book
Crazy Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives. Copies available for $15. We’ll also celebrate PW’s 40th birthday, collect birthday offerings, and install 2018-19 CPW leaders. Luncheon is $5. Child care provided. RSVP: call the church office or email Paula White, paulaw246@twc.com, or Jan Schmidt, hartful44@yahoo.com.
CPW Collecting for the Church Women United Layette Project: onesies, sleepers, bottles, receiving blankets, baby wash, bibs, socks, diapers size 1 & 2, baby pacifiers. Put items in the hall Layette basket or bring to CPW Birthday Luncheon on May 9.
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Pentecost
ONE-SERVICE SUNDAY
Sun., May 20, 10am
And Dedication Sunday
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1pm, 120 AND 7pm, Lounge
Philippians. Led by Katie Kinnison. Joy is the melody line of this letter from Paul. Complexities arise, but Paul loves the people to whom he is writing, and his joy – his desire that they find joy – cannot be contained. Can we find the notes of joy flowing in our lives?
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SOS FOOD PANTRY IN NEED: The 20+ Covenant volunteers are delivering food to families 5 days a week. . Now we need to restock our pantry: breakfast cereal, spaghetti noodles and sauce, canned fruit, peanut butter and jelly. Place food donations in the SOS Pantry bin inside the north entrance. A monetary donation is always appreciated to purchase milk, eggs, fruit/vegs, toilet paper, toothpaste, etc. Note
SOS Food Pantry on your check. Thank you for your support!
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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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