Weekly Update Covenant Lutheran Church July 17, 2019

Links for More Information: July Newsletter July Calendar July Volunteer Schedule* * Please take a look to see when you are scheduled to serve! Special Summer Worship Schedule Continues through September 1 ONE SERVICE at 9:30 am Breakfast Following Please stay after worship and enjoy breakfast before Christian Education begins. Summer Breakfast Potluck! We're into the Houston hot days of summer! So why not have a 'hot' themed breakfast? Mexican! THIS WEEK: That's right, bring your favorite Mexican-themed breakfast treat! It can be hot and spicy or cool and yummy. As always, bring enough food to feed 6 people. Be creative with the South of the Border theme! Any questions, please call or email Judy Garrelts ( 281-858-7656).

THIS SUNDAY (July 21): StrengthFinder 2.0 Workshop If you plan to participate in the StrengthFinder Workshop this Sunday, please do your assessment before the workshop for the biggest benefit. Books are still available in the church office for $15. Contact Sue Tabbert. There will be a "make-up" session for those who cannot attend this Sunday. A date will be announced soon. Photos from Summer Worship last Sunday (Guest Pastor Ashley Dellagiacoma)

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Sunday, July 21, 2019 Season of Pentecost Acts 6:8-15 Psalm 15 Matthew 11:16-19 9:30 am Worship Day Camp counselors from Lutherhill will be here to participate in worship, too. Check out our counselor bios HERE! 10:30 am Breakfast, followed by StrengthFinder 2.0 Workshop Nursery available for ages 3 and under

Children, Youth & Family Ministries

Christian Education Christian Education for children and youth is on hiatus for the summer. Watch for news of when classes will resume in the fall! There are various topics for adults (and older youth) throughout the summer.

Special Christian Ed topics through August! On Sunday, July 28, our special guest will be Linda Utecht to talk about Beads in the My Pocket, a Prayer Bead Ministry. You won't want to miss that! Watch for more information soon about what to expect for the rest of our summer weeks - there are some great topics lined up! Living with Strengths Workshop July 21 following 9:30 worship Plan to participate in the “Living with Strengths Workshop” this summer. This summer, we are offering a workshop that allows us to investigate our “strengths” by means of a friendly assessment tool. Notice that “strengths” is the only column heading offered here. This is NOT a psychological measure to determine what failures you need to confess. READ MORE... If you are unable to attend the workshop on July 21, a second workshop will be scheduled at a later date.

Other Events & Activities

To register for the Women's Convention/Retreat and for more details CLICK HERE! There will be a short business meeting during the retreat, so we are seeking a delegate to represent Covenant. Contact Carolyn Green with any questions.  Covenant Women's News Women's Group Meeting THIS Sunday, July 21, we invite you to join us in the Community Room at 7:00 pm for our monthly Bible Study : "For just such a time as this," based on Esther 4:14. No preparation needed. Contact Carolyn Green with questions. Women's WELCA Convention/Retreat August 16-18 at Camp Lutherhill Have you ever wanted to experience Lutherhill as an adult? This year's convention is a combination convention/retreat. The convention starts Friday evening and concludes with Sunday worship. Saturday only attendance is an option as well. There will be multiple self-care sessions to participate in on Saturday afternoon, plus s’mores by the campfire on Friday night, and wine/cheese tasting on Saturday night.

Day Camp - July 22-26 That's Next Week! REGISTER NOW! This year's Covenant Day Camp, led by counselors from Camp Lutherhill, is happening the week of July 22-26 and registration is now OPEN! Camp is for kids in completed grades K-7th grade and runs from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. (The 6th-7th graders are part of a junior leadership camp, and they have their own counselor.) Youth 8th grade and older are encouraged to help at camp as volunteers. This is a FUN and Bible-based experience. This year's theme is "Wonder." Take a good look at God's wonders - they'll take your breath away! The cost is $60/child for the week, and additional siblings are only $35/child. The best deal in town! REGISTER HERE!

Day Camp Support Needed! Here are some ways you can help support our annual Day Camp: *Donations of food, cash or restaurant gift cards to feed lunch and dinner to the counselors *Individuals to pick up and deliver lunches each day of camp for the counselors Look for sign up sheets on the table just outside the Fellowship Hall for these opportunities, as well as sign up sheets to donate snack items for the campers. Contact Marian Shelton (713-240-2517) for more details or with questions. THANK YOU for your support of our day camp and our area youth!

Recycled Items being Collected for Day Camp THIS SUNDAY is the last day to donate the following recyclable items:      *Shoe boxes (1-2 per camper)   * Egg Cartons ( 2 per camper)   * Paper Towel Cardboard Rolls (2 per camper)   There are bins in the lobby for collection. Thank you for supporting Day Camp and our area youth. Marian Shelton Covenant Day Camp Coordinator

All donors will receive a FREE BEACH TOWEL! Blood Drive - July 28! Covenant is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, July 28 from 9:00 am - Noon in the Community Room. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be here to accept donations - there is a CRITICAL NEED this summer! Come on out and give the gift of life! You may sign up for an appointment time at the table outside the Fellowship Hall or just drop in that Sunday.

General & Community News Altar Flowers The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Julie Bohland to the glory of God. There are several open dates through the rest the year. The next open dates are August 11 & 25. You may sign up to sponsor future dates on the Flower Chart on the bulletin board near the Fellowship Hall, in honor or in memory of someone or a special occasion. The cost to sponsor is $50 and you may take the flowers home after services on your special day.

Covenant Lay Pastoral Ministry Team If you have a pastoral care concern this week, please contact Toni Fleming. For emergency pastoral concerns, contact Pastor Ele at 281-698-0681.

*Items for Schmalz will be collected in the narthex (lobby) through August 4. *MESA donations are due by July 28. Socks can be turned on the soup can table in the sanctuary. *Monetary donations can be made out to Covenant with "MESA School Supplies" noted in the memo line.  School Supply Drives for MESA & Schmalz Covenant has been asked to help with back-to-school supplies and financial donations for area students again this year. Please give as you are able.  School Supplies for Schmalz Elementary:    The 2018-19 school supply list for Schmalz is  HERE.  The 2019-20 school supply list will be linked when it is available.  In particular they need wide-lined composition notebooks.    MESA Outreach :  * Children's Socks *Financial Donations (supply kits cost $20, but any amount is welcome!) *Volunteers to help at the school supply distribution at Bear Creek Methodist Church on August 6. Contact Lorna Blount (713-805-2511) if you would like to volunteer. For more details READ HERE.

MESA Year-round Donations Just a reminder that we continue to collect hearty soups (table in the sanctuary) and feminine hygiene products ( box in the Community Room cabinet) for MESA Outreach to help families in need. There is ALWAYS a need, and all donations are appreciated!

Covenant Leadership during Redevelopment 2019 Executive Committee Ele Clay - Redevelopment Pastor Julia Blackmore - president Bill Broddle - secretary Merle Garrelts - vice president Irvin Smith - treasurer