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This Sunday, July 15, 2018
Special musicians: Jason Keefer, organ; Whitney Dodds, soprano
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God in the Ordinary
Jim Mehler preaching

Dear Covenant friends and family,

The story is from Exodus 3, Moses and the burning bush. And the sermon is titled "God In The Ordinary." So tell me, pastor, what is ordinary about a bush burning not consumed by the flames? I'm glad you asked that. I can't figure it out. If anything, at least by today's standards, you set a bush on fire and sooner or later it will be consumed by the flames. Unless ... unless something mysterious, magical, inexplicable is happening, and, according to the Hebrew storyteller in Exodus, it is! Come and join the "magical mystery tour" Sunday morning at 8:30 and 11:00. 

VBS is coming soon! We are looking for volunteers to help teach, feed, entertain, craft, sing, dance and keep a tight rein on Jungle Jim. And too, we need snacks. Check the info below, the Covenant web site and the Sunday morning bulletin for details.  

Jim
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! 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

VBS Volunteers needed!   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.  Please sign up to help at tinyurl.com/covenantvbsvolunteer2018 .

VBS Set Up - Sat., July 14 & 21, 9am-12pm
Help us get ready for VBS. We need to transform the church into a wonderful wilderness. Many hands are needed for this huge job. All are welcome. No special decorating talents needed.

VBS: We need your prayers.....and SNACKS!
We are just days away from the best week of the summer and we need your help. Our church will be filled with joyful, energetic and hungry children. Please help us by providing snacks for our children and volunteers. DUE TO SEVERE ALLERGY CONCERNS, ALL SNACKS DONATED MUST BE COMPLETELY PEANUT AND TREE NUT FREE! We cannot have anything in the building that contains or has been processed in a facility with any nuts. Please help us keep everyone safe by donating nut-free snacks, or making a monetary donation for us to buy them. Safe snacks include goldfish, pretzels, Skinny Pop popcorn and some animal crackers. Please read the allergy note by the ingredients to double check. And keep all of these beautiful children and our incredible volunteers in your prayers. It is going to be a wonderful week!
Primetimers Potluck & Program - The Magic of Hummingbirds by Barbara Ray
Fri., July 20, 12pm, Lounge
Bring your table service and a dish to share. Visitors are welcome.
Backyard Theology Get-Together
Sat., July 21, 6:30-8:30, Koeneman's house
Mark your calendar! We'll be having a discussion on theology hosted at the Koeneman’s house. Katie Kinnison, Jacqui Buscher, and Shea Watts will be there to discuss and hear your feedback, all whilst enjoying the relaxing ambience of a backyard. Bring your favorite beverages. You are also welcome to bring snacks you may want to munch on. Join us for backyard theology!  Please RSVP Shea  so we can know who to expect.  We are thankful for the generosity of the Koenemans to host such an event. 
It’s not too late to complete your FY’18 pledge, if you haven’t already done so. Please mark ’June’ on the memo line of your check so that it can be credited to your FY’18 pledge.
Spiritual Development & Adult Learning Commission: New Members Welcome!
Mon., July 23, 7pm, Lounge
SDALC is always welcoming new members with enthusiasm and fresh ideas for program offerings. Please join us at our next meeting. Contact Katie Kinnison, Tori Vazquez or Todd Cameron with questions.
Be Church – 2018 Stewardship Campaign  
We’re wrapping up Covenant’s stewardship campaign and we’re reaching out to those of you still considering making a pledge. We are a blessed congregation with many wonderful programs, missions, and ministries that need your financial support. If you’ve already sent in your pledge, thank you! If you’ve not yet done so, please prayerfully consider making a pledge. You can email our Financial Administrator, Ingrid Smith, at IngridSmith@covenantpcusa.org, and let her know your intentions. Pledge cards are available on the Welcome Table and in the pews. Thank you.
Help Us Grow: Give Electronically
Electronic gifts are fast and secure, and they reduce administrative costs, allowing more of every dollar to fund important work we are called to do. Check out all of our electronic giving options:
  1. Free Mobile app: GivePlus Church
  2. Zelle - Through your bank using giving@covenantpcusa.org
  3. Text to a dedicated Covenant number: 614-907-8226
  4. PayPal on our website
  5. Auto Debit from your bank account. Fill out the Authorization Form on our website or welcome table. Or download a PDF here.
  6. Credit and debit card payments on our website. 
More information and instructions are on the Welcome Table and our website under "giving."
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis By J. D. Vance
Wed., Aug. 1, 7pm, Lounge
This is a true and personal story situated within a poor white culture in crisis. This exploration into trauma and families opens up and enriches our on-going exploration of how to be with others. And it is perhaps another tool in understanding ourselves. Copies of the book are on the welcome table and the book cart.
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.