This Sunday, Nov. 24
Christ the King Sunday
*SOS Thanksgiving In-Gathering of Food
8:30 & 11:00am Worship Services
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Give Thanks Always
“Give Thanks Always”
…. giving thanks to God the Father at all times
and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:15-20 [NRSV]
Thanksgiving, one day out of the year that Americans stop to give thanks for their blessings. But who do they give thanks to? I recognize that God is the intended recipient of American thanks on Thanksgiving Day, but I’m not sure God receives what God truly desires. Don’t get me wrong, Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that brings families together and prompts us to reflect on our blessings and share those blessings with those less fortunate. It is filled with good food, fellowship, love and warmth. But why isn’t every day like that for Christians?
In the letter Paul writes to the Ephesians, he encourages them to always give thanks to God no matter what difficulties we face in this life. The reality is that most intense moments of thankfulness are not found in times of plenty, but when difficulties abound. Think of the Pilgrims that first Thanksgiving. Half their number dead, people without a country, yet there was thanksgiving to God.
Their gratitude was not for something, but in something, their faith.
Paul suggests that every day should be Thanksgiving Day! Not with the Macy’s parade, turkey dinner and football games, but with Christian fellowship, reflection on God’s gift of grace in Jesus Christ, and the sharing of the grace and blessings we have received with others.
Hope to see you Sunday,
Jeri-Lynne
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Hanging of the Greens
This Sun., Nov. 24, after the 11am worship service
Join your Covenant friends to help prepare for this glorious season! Lunch will be provided.
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*SOS Pantry - Thanksgiving In-Gathering of Food
This Sun., Nov. 24 (or drop off in the North entrance food bin)
Help feed families in need who can’t access area food pantries. Donate canned fruits, vegetables, cereal, baked beans, soups, mac & cheese, PB & jelly. Contact Mark or Betsy Owen.
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CPW Christmas Coffee
Wed., Dec. 4, 9:30am, Lounge
Visitors are welcome. Victoria Alesi will speak about Huckleberry House and working with those struggling with homelessness, substance abuse, poverty and violence. RSVP between services in the hall or contact Jan Schmidt.
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Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah
Thursdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 6pm, Chapel
Sundays, Nov. 24, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 9:45-10:45am, Pastor’s Office
You may love the music, but do you know the scripture? This is a study for both the music lover and the biblical seeker, it explores the scriptural texts of Handel's Messiah. We’ll listen to clips of this masterpiece and study its biblical lyrics. Pastor Jeri-Lynne facilitating.
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The Mission Study Team Update:
We are SO grateful to YOU and to God that almost 50% of Covenant’s members responded to the survey! Now, we are compiling, analyzing, and discerning God’s will through these results. We also thank God for sending us Rev. Adam Anderson from Old Stone Presbyterian in Delaware as our latest advisor. He encouraged us and provided excellent suggestions for how to proceed with face-to-face feedback in our next phase. Your prayers are working! Please continue!
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Our pastor search process is outlined on a chart,
Presbytery of Scioto Valley Pastor Search Process,
behind the welcome table. We’ll check off each step as we go to give you an idea of our progress. A nominating committee will be formed after the completion of the Mission Study. Want to know more? Contact Pastor Jeri-Lynne.
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In Search of Belief
(and Sandwiches)
Sundays thru Dec. 15, 12:15 dine; 12:30 learn
Nov. 24 -
Another Way: The Desert Fathers and Mothers
Katie
leads. When Christianity and Empire begin to merge and when people with varied levels of commitment all call themselves “Christians,” some followers of Jesus believed they needed to find “the Way” once again. This search led them to the desert and eventually to monasticism. But first there were the hermits – men and women who went alone into the wilderness. Thanks be to God, we have gems of wisdom passed down from them. Katie leads.
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Covenant’s Advent Devotional
Entries due this Sunday, Nov. 24. We need a few more writers. Share your experience of scripture and help us prepare for Christ bursting into our lives.Envelopes are in the hall. Devotionals will be ready Sun., Dec. 1 in print and on our website.
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Sunday nursery caregiver needed beginning in January. 8:15am-12:15pm. Paid position. Contact
Erin Wise.
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All-Church Advent Event
Sun., Dec. 1, 9:30-11am, Fellowship Hall
Crafts, snacks, games, fun for all. Come and go as you please. Get a Covenant Advent devotional written by your church family plus an advent family guide “In Light and Darkness.” Each week, there’s a scripture to read, reflection, discussion questions, activity, a prayer, and an advent calendar with a daily activity and shadow box theater craft to tell the story of Christmas. Contact
Erin Wise.
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Blood Drive
Mon., Dec. 2, 2-7pm, Fellowship Hall
Contact Mona Connolly or Tiffany Epling,
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Neighborhood Family Christmas Party
Fri., Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 pm, Fellowship Hall
You’re invited to get in the holiday spirit! We’ll help children with cookie and ornament decorating and everyone can enjoy pizza and Christmas caroling. Bring your friends and just show up for this wonderful way to start the Christmas season.
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Covenant's Children’s Center Seeks Teachers...
- After-School Teacher (K-5th grade)
- Children’s Day Out Teacher (toddlers)
For details, contact Caroline McGeoch, Director of the Children’s Center
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Peanut Brittle ($7) & Cashew Brittle ($9) available
Contact Nancy Davidson or Gail Griffin. There are cans for purchase in the office, too. Also, we need 1 lb. coffee cans, Kroger or Giant Eagle 80% margarine, and white sugar,
and kitchen help on
Fri., Dec. 6, 8am-2pm
. Thanks much!
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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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