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This Sunday, June 17, 2018
Sundae Sunday
Apostle/Apostate: The Middle Ages & Substitutionary Atonement
Shea Watts and Jacqui Buescher preaching

Over the history of the Church, the cross of Calvary has become the definitive symbol of Christian theology, tied closely to substitutionary atonement, which is the belief that God sent Jesus to die for the sins of the world. But these ideas about the cross and meaning of Jesus' death aren't as ancient as we may  think—originating  not from the time of Jesus, but as recently as the Middle Ages. 

This week, Jacqui Buescher will join me as we discuss atonement, what Jesus did on the cross, and his invitation to “take up your cross and follow me." 

What exactly happened on the cross? Who or what did we need to be saved from? What do we do with the “old rugged” cross?

Let's talk about it on Sunday!
Shea & Jacqui
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Wed., June 20, 7pm, Lounge
These two extraordinary spiritual teachers met together for a week to discuss one question: How do we find joy in life’s inevitable suffering? This book is full of wisdom, stories, and daily practices that can help us all move deeper into joy.
Youth to Kings Island
Sat., June 23, 7:30am meet at the church
Join us for a fun day! We’ll take the church van, so please RSVP to Shea Watts, sheawatts@covenantpcusa.org, if you want to go.
“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.
Check out these electronic options for making donations to Covenant.
Find more info and instructions on the welcome table and our web site.

1. Zelle - giving@covenantpcusa.org
2. Text to a dedicated Covenant number: 614-907-8226
3. PayPal 
4. Auto Debit from your bank account. Fill out the Authorization Form on our website or welcome table.
5. Credit and debit card payments payments on our website.
Register Now for Covenant’s 
Vacation Bible School 
Mon., July 23-Fri., July 27 9am-noon
Ages 3 years - 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. Sign up to help at tinyurl.com/covenantvbsvolunteer2018.
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.