Gathering
This Sunday, June 2 at 10am
Communion / Graduate Recognition
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Does Prayer Work?
So, here it is in the clearest possible terms, straight from our experience. Jesus said,
Ask, and it will be given you
, and I asked and asked and asked and asked, and I never got it.
What are we to make of that?
A facile understanding of what it means to love God and follow Jesus leads to tremendous disappointment and perhaps even permanent despair. You and I know that Jesus is not our fairy godmother and that the Holy One is not Santa Claus, but then here we are, alone in the darkest night and in great need, how are we to pray? When there is only One who can save us, is there any point in even asking? What are the odds we will be saved?
What good is prayer?
The answer starts with reading the
whole
passage of what Jesus said, and the answer finds its fullness in a life aware that the God of Love is the One in whom we live and move and have our being. The answer is hopeful. It is not magic. It is not always easy. Oh, but it is good.
Come, let us explore all of this together this Sunday at
Gathering
. And, in the meantime, check out cupofcovenant on Instagram. Post your questions there or with #gathering2070.
Yours on the journey,
Katie
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Honoring Graduates
Sun., June 2
We’ll honor all graduates in the bulletin and during services. If you, your child, or grandchild is graduating from a degree program, send their name, relationship, degree, and school by Wed., May 29 to JP, joanpogalies@covenantpcusa.org.
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ONE-SERVICE SUNDAY - JUNE 9, 10am
9am Coffee and Doughnuts in the Courtyard
10am One Worship Service
11am Over-80 Picnic Party after Worship
Pentecost Special Offering - Investing in Our Greatest Resource
You can help sustain important ministries and programs that are supported by the Pentecost Offering. Your gift helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and address the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering can be retained by individual congregations to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. 60% is used to support ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. A brochure with details will be included in your Sunday bulletin. And you can give
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Interested in Membership at Covenant?
We want becoming a member at Covenant to be easy. We want your membership to be fulfilling and important in your life. To get started or find out more, contact
Rev. Katie Kinnison to set up a time to talk with her. The general process: on the first Sunday of the month, a few Elders (members of Session who make congregational decisions) meet with new members to get to know them a little bit and answer questions. On the second Sunday of the month, new members are officially received by the congregation.
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Our Amazing Labyrinth!
Bob Tullett and friends have moved at an remarkable clip. This will be a gift to ourselves and to this neighborhood we are called to be with in Love.
It’s not too lake to purchase a brick. A paver brick with your etched message is $100. A plain brick is $80. Order forms are on the welcome table, and forms and PayPal payment are on
our website.
Thank you for the prayers and financial support and work you’ve done to bring this into reality. When we are finished enough (developing the surroundings will be an ongoing project), we will have a wonderful dedication ceremony and spiritual celebration. If you would like to help plan that, please see
Katie Kinnison.
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Together We Can!
It’s not too late to turn in your Stewardship pledge card.
Please bring it to church or mail/email to
Ingrid Smith at Covenant.
Never underestimate the importance of your generosity and faithfulness.
You make us who we are.
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Vacation Bible School 2019
June 24 - 28, 9am - 12pm
Ages 3 years old - 5th Grade
Thur., June 27, 6pm - Family Dinner
Sun., June 30, 11am Service - Children Sing
One small step for your kids...one giant leap for God's Kingdom! Blast off with the first VBS to land on Mars...and beyond! Children will discover the wonders of God's universe and become Voyagers on a journey through space, exploring where God's power can take them. They'll lift off to distant planets on special missions to collect power sources. Along the way, they'll learn how God walked with heroes of the bible, and that God is always with them, too. Add to the adventure with out-of-this-world fun, learning, and bible stories that inspire children to give glory to God who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask...or imagine!
ALSO, Volunteers needed for VBS! Youth entering 6th grade and older and adults are needed to help teach, feed, entertain, craft, sing, dance and enjoy the children of our church and community. Sign up to help at
http://tinyurl.com/covenantvolunteer.
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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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