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Gathering
This Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018
Longing as a Spiritual Practice
Katie Kinnison preaching

    So, what is it that you desire?
     I know, right? This can mean so many things.  In this moment, I may really need some time alone, or a big glass or water, or the phone number for the electric company. Sometimes we know exactly what we need.
     But there are those other times, too. Sometimes I don’t know what I want, but I know  I want.  I may try to answer this longing with the contents of the refrigerator or some music with a good beat or a book. But these things may not do it. The longing is still there, sometimes rippling through it all, and sometimes raging and roiling and obliterating everything in its path.
     How do you know what you want? What will satisfy?  Is this longing some sign of a lack that will someday be met, or is it a gift: something essential to our existence and part of being made in the image of the Holy One?
     Come Sunday, and we will explore this all together.
 
Yours in the adventure, 
Katie
Pick up Harvesting the Fruit  
and ponder how you are going to share the fruit of love and grace this Fall.
NOTE: Mon., Sept. 3, Church Closed for the Labor Day.

The Sept., Oct., Nov. Communicator is now on our website. Or click here for a PDF. Check it for all the upcoming events you’ll want to put on your calendar. There are a few hard copies on the welcome table for those who don’t have access to the internet.
Wednesday Bible Study 
Wed., Sept. 5, 1pm, rm. 120
Led by Katie Kinnison. 1 Samuel. “We Want a Real King!” We will engage the story of a motley crew of Hebrew people becoming a nation. What do they gain? What do they lose? What does this story have to say to us? 
Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
Sept. 6, 11am, meet at church, (1st. Thur./Month)
Serve lunch at CATCH Court to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up at Mission & Social Concerns in the hall. Contact Katie Kinnison.
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. 5-8, 19-22. Questions, problems? Call Nancy 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.
garage sale
Save Goodies for the CPW Garage Sale
Fri., Sept. 28, 9am-4pm & Sat., Sept. 29, 9am-12pm
All sorts of clean, working items are welcome from brooches to bikes to bookcases, from skates to Santas to sofas. Bring your items to Fellowship Hall no earlier than Mon., Sept. 24 until no later than Thurs., Sept. 27, noon. If you have time and would like to help with set up, there will be sign-up sheets in the hall beginning Sept. 4. Questions? Contact Nancy Cowman,  bncowman@sbcglobal.net, 614-486-3525.
Electronic Giving? EASY!
Apps make life easier! With Give+ Church, our mobile giving app, you can make giving easier. Use your smartphone to give anytime, anywhere. Your account lets you manage your giving and set up recurring donations. To set up your electronic giving, check out our website under " Giving " or see the brochures on our welcome table. If you have questions, please contact Ingrid Smith.
Giving has never been as easier! Give it a try!
Coffee Cans Needed for Peanut Brittle
Please bring empty 1 lb. coffee cans to the kitchen for our peanut brittle this fall. We sell 400-450 cans each year. Thank you!
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.