This Sunday, July 1, 2018
Special musicians: Jason Keefer, organ; Kelly Winner, piano;
Whitney Dodds, soprano
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Ten Commandments - Regarding Our Commitments
Dear Covenant friends and family,
One more week of the Ten Commandments - I have been amazed at some of the spotlights these ancient words have been able to shine on some unexpected areas, and from much of the response I have heard, you are finding it as worthwhile an exploration as I have.
These last four commandments are all about honoring our commitments and the rights of others: not taking what is not ours to take, respecting the equal humanity of others...
These commandments or "words" from God also invite us to look into the animation of our own private hearts with bold honesty.
How do we live up to our promises – baptismal promises, confirmation promises, wedding promises, as well as social contracts, in which we agree to share this world with one another?
When our commitments to one another begin to erode in place of our own hungers, God's shalom is compromised. These "words" are not just relics from the ancient past, but potential reshapers of our world.
Hope to see you Sunday!
Jason Keefer is our guest organist at 11:00.
Grace and peace,
Tracy
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The Art of Neighboring
Sun., July 1, 9:45am, Lounge
Love God. Love Yourself. Love Your Neighbor. Come hear Terri Hayes and join in a celebration. In honor of Upper Arlington celebrating 100 years, all 19 UA churches are organizing neighborhood block parties. Think of your house as the center block with eight other blocks/houses around you. That is the block party...just your neighbors. Invest your time in your neighbors for a few hours to say hello over dinner, drinks, ice cream. Host a block party with just your neighbors to be a good neighbor. Step out from being a stranger to being an acquaintance toward sharing a relationship with your neighbors.
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NOTE: Wed., July 4
Church closed for Independence Day
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Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
July 5 (1st. Thur./Month), 11am, meet at church
Serve lunch at CATCH Court to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up at Mission & Social Concerns in the hall. Contact
Katie Kinnison.
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Have Ideas That We Can Study?
Sun., July 8, 12pm
Join the Spiritual Development and Adult Learning Commission for Lunch & Conversation to determine what we’d like to learn and explore.
RSVP Katie Kinnison.
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Register Now for Covenant’s
Vacation Bible School
Mon., July 23-Fri., July 27, 9am-noon
Ages 3 years old–5th Grade
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, and memorable Bible stories help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace!
Register:
tinyurl.com/covenantvbs2018
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.
VBS Volunteer Workshop - Sun., July 8, 12:15pm
All VBS Guides are asked to attend our (short) VBS training workshop. We’ll have a brief overview of the stories, what to expect during the week, discuss decorations and answer all of your questions. Keep calm and raft on!
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Have you visited the App Store or Google Play to download
GivePlus Church,
our mobile giving app? If so, you see it’s a fast, easy way to give. If you haven’t, please take a minute to download the app for free and start donating any time, any where! Check out all our electronic giving options:
- Free Mobile app: GivePlus Church
- Zelle - Through your bank using giving@covenantpcusa.org
- Text to a dedicated Covenant number: 614-907-8226
- PayPal on our website
- Auto Debit from your bank account. Fill out the Authorization Form on our website or welcome table. Or download a PDF here.
- Credit and debit card payments on our website.
More information and instructions are on the Welcome Table and our
website
under "giving."
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Covenant & Hoge Presbyterian Church
We partner with Hoge on the Hilltop. (Check our website under
Mission for details.) Covenant groups are needed to help host dinner for 30-50 people. Contact Judy Oeder,
jgoeder@hotmail.com.
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“In a maze we lose ourselves, in a labyrinth we find ourselves.”
We are planning to build our own outdoor labyrinth, a maze-like pathway for walking meditation and prayer, on the southeast side of the church building. It would welcome neighbors and church folks alike with protective landscaping and benches: a quiet little haven of prayer available to everyone.
Learn more about how you can purchase a personalized, etched paving brick and pay with PayPal on our
web site
. See samples in the church hall. Order forms are also on the welcome table in the hall. Help make this a gift to our community.
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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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