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This Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018
Musicians: Brian Gray, baritone; Whitney Dodds, soprano;
Campanile Handbell Choir

Rebekah I: Two Worlds Inside of Me
Tracy Keenan preaching

Dear Covenant friends and family,

Supreme Court nominations. Midterm elections. Facebook alarms and Tweeted rage. You probably know where you stand, what you think, and how you respond. You also know who can launch you into a rage of your own and who to steer clear of, right? But the fact is,  we are a roiling nation , alternately struggling with one another and trying to share space, if not a dinner table or break room. Even if you somehow manage to only talk or listen to people who agree with you, there is no escaping the anger.

I was reading about Rebekah, wife of Isaac and mother of the twins, Jacob and Esau ( Genesis 25:19-26 ) just the part about her turbulent pregnancy, and thought,  That’s us. Rebekah is America, with two warring factions within her.

The next three weeks we will hear what Rebekah has to offer in terms of wisdom and warning from a variety of metaphorical angles. This week it is about how to be a nation (or a congregation or a family) with two beloved warring factions within.

I hope to see you at 8:30 or 11:00 as we see what gifts this story might bring to us.

Grace and peace,
Tracy
Pick up Harvesting the Fruit and ponder how you are going
to share the fruit of love and grace this Fall.
The After Party - The Gospel of Thomas
Sun., Sept. 16, 12:15 Lunch. 12:30 Learning, Lounge (Continues Sept. 23, 30)
Alternative Gospels, the Gnostics and What Didn’t Make the Cut.
The Artist’s Way : How did the first week go?
Mon., Sept. 17, 1pm, Lounge
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is an invitation to open up to possibilities you may have only dreamt of. With morning pages, artist dates, and exercises, the joy and deep satisfaction of creating can be yours. And you will have a community of support and encouragement. Books are on the book carts in the hall for $12. RSVP to Katie Kinnison for a book and a schedule of meetings.
Wednesday Bible Studies
Wed., Sept. 19, 1pm, rm. 121
Led by Katie Kinnison. Join us for 1 Samuel, chapter 1, the story of Hannah pleading to God to give her the desire of her heart. Come discuss what this has to do with our life in the Living God
Spiritual Practices That May Save Your Life
Wed., Sept. 19, Sanctuary, & Sept. 26, 7pm, Lounge
Led by Katie Kinnison. In An Altar in This Place, Barbara Brown Taylor asks this question: What is saving your life right now? In these two weeks Katie is leading a workshop about practices she has found to be life-saving. They include Centering Prayer, Darts of Longing Love, Body Check-Ins, The Welcoming Prayer, Breathing, Morning Pages, and more.
Parenting Together - What About Communion?  
Tues., Sept. 25, 5:30-7pm
Dinner & childcare provided. Led by Katie Kinnison & Erin Wise. Explore how to help children engage in this Lord’s Supper. RSVP to Katie. Other dates Oct. 9, 16, 23.
2018 Church Photo Directory
Sign up for your portrait session by clicking the "Sign Up Now" image to the left to schedule your photo session. You can also sign up from our website. Click “Get Involved” then click “Adults” then “Pictorial Directory.” You can view available appointment dates and times, schedule your portrait session, and make changes, if necessary. Please do not use the “reserved” times for appointments. A confirmation email will be sent right away and a reminder email with special offers will be sent a few days prior to your session.  Dates are Sept. 19-22. Questions, problems? Call Nancy Davidson, 614-893-8824.
Give by using Zelle through your bank.
Zelle allows you to quickly send a donation to Covenant through your bank account website. Look for Zelle in your online banking options. To get started, enroll in Zelle using your email address. To send a donation to Covenant, enter Covenant’s special and secure email address: giving@covenantpcusa.org and enter the amount you wish to send. Covenant will receive a notification of your donation. To learn more about all of our electronic giving options,  check our website under " Giving " or see the brochures on our welcome table. Questions? C ontact Ingrid Smith .
Giving has never been as easier! Give it a try!
garage sale
Save Goodies for the CPW Garage Sale
Fri., Sept. 28, 9am-4pm & Sat., Sept. 29, 9am-12pm
Bring in all sorts of clean, working items from brooches to bikes to bookcases, from skates to Santas to sofas. Bring to Fellowship Hall no earlier than Mon., Sept. 24 until no later than Thurs., Sept. 27, noon.
ALSO, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED ! We are shorthanded this year, so please volunteer an hour or more to help organize, price, set up our popular Garage Sale! Sign up sheets are in the hall or contact Nancy Cowman, bncowman@sbcglobal.net, 614-486-3525.
Presbytery of Scioto Valley - Presbytery-wide Cooperative Mission Trip 
Oct. 15-19, Webster Springs, West Virginia
This is an opportunity to work with families to improve their homes. Cost: $350 for adults 18 and older. Registration forms are on the welcome table or contact Jeannie Harsh at jeannie@psvonline.org.
Peanut Brittle
Peanut Brittle cooking has begun. We need coffee cans, Kroger or Giant Eagle 80% margarine, white sugar and cooks and others to help. Call Nan Davidson, 614-893-8824.
Becoming A Member of Covenant
At Covenant, you belong when you walk in the door! ​Official m​embership is “going all in” and making a commitment to the extraordinary ​things God is doing through Covenant. ​O​n the second Sunday of each month, people may become new members at any of our three services (8:30, 10:00, 11:00). Brochures with details are on the welcome table and our website. Contact: Katie Kinnison.
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.