Gathering
This Sunday, July 15, 2018
Communion
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Apostle/Apostate: Where Is Your Citizenship?
The Fourth of July felt different for me this year. While millions attended parties, watched fireworks, and grilled out in the sweltering heat, I found myself wondering about living in the tension between patriotic ideals and the seemingly upside-down ideals of the kin-dom of God.
“I pledge allegiance…” These three words are more a performance than a statement: we offer our intentions, our loyalty, and if necessary, our lives. The seriousness of this ritual is signified by placing our hands over our hearts, symbolizing our love and devotion.
As those who claim to follow in the way of Jesus, however, I wonder: What happens when our allegiance to the flag is challenged by our faith and vice versa? Is not following Jesus a sort of allegiance to a different way of living? How do we negotiate our conflicting commitments?
Last week, we discussed that issues are rarely as simple as they seem; we will continue this theme this week as we talk about citizenship, patriotism, nationalism, and the gospel.
Should be fun!
Peace and Love,
Shea
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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
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!
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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. Sign up to help at
tinyurl.com/covenantvbsvolunteer2018
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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.
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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.
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It’s not to 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.
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Be Church
– 2018 Stewardship Campaign
We’re wrapping up Covenant’s stewardship campaign for the fiscal year beginning July 1 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.
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Help Us Grow: Give Electronically
Electronic gifts are fast and secure, and reduce administrative costs, allowing more of every dollar to fund important work we are called to do.
Your easy E-giving options:
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Free mobile app:
GivePlus Church
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Zelle - Through your bank using giving@covenantpcusa.org
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Text to a dedicated Covenant number:
614-907-8226
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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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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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