November Newsletter Covenant Lutheran Church November 6, 2019

Links for More Information: 10-30-19 Weekly Update November Calendar November Volunteer Schedule * * Please take a look to see when you are scheduled to serve! Congregational Meeting Part 1 - THIS SUNDAY, November 10 at 9:30 am! The annual Congregational Meeting, Part 1, is scheduled for THIS Sunday, November 10 at 9:30 am. The agenda items include: *2020 Mission Plan Budget *Election of Officers *Vote on an offer on the property We value everyone's input, so please plan to attend! There will be an intergenerational Christian Education class during the 9:30 am Congregational Meeting time for ages 3 through 5th grade in Room 1 this Sunday. Baptisms at 11:00 am THIS SUNDAY We are excited to welcome our 8:15 am keyboardist, Leibe Almanza Cepero and her son Nico Almanza to membership at Covenant by way of baptism THIS SUNDAY during the 11:00 am service. We hope you are able to join us this Sunday in celebrating with Leibe and Nico on this special day! One Worship Service on Sundays in December! PLEASE NOTE that we will have just one service at 9:30 am on Sundays in December (December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29), with Christian Education on December 8 & 15 at 10:40 am.

Photos from All Saints Sunday - guests: Pastor Susan Rippert & Vicar Morgan Gates

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Sunday, November 10, 2019 Season of Pentecost Hosea 11:1-9 Psalm 17:1-9 Mark 10:13-16  8:15 am Heritage Worship 9:30 am Congregational Meeting & Christian Ed for ages 3-5th grade 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Nursery available for ages 3 and under

Children, Youth & Family Ministries

Christian Education Christian Education for children and youth - Sundays at 9:30 am. Classes are available for ages 3 through high school. Nursery is available for children under 3 years old.

Join us for an interesting exploration of Paul and his impact on the early church - Sunday mornings at 9:30 am (No Class on Nov. 10 due to Congregational Meeting.) Adult Class Exploring Paul in Context Stephen Blackmore is leading an Adult Education class on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am , based on "The First Paul" by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Paul and Jesus are the principal figures in the New Testament. Paul can be difficult to understand, especially since we are reading and hearing with 21st century ears and he was writing in the context of 1st century Judaism and the Roman Empire. What exactly was the "Good News" that Paul preached to the Gentiles? What attracted people to Paul's message? Was Paul interested in including women in leadership or banishing them to the back of the assembly? Borg and Crossan help us understand these questions and much more.

Other Events & Activities

Milestone for Ages 3 - 1st Grade - Nov. 17 On November 17, there will be a milestone presentation of Beginner’s Bibles to children ages 3 through 1 st grade during worship at both services.  We hope those children will be able to attend that day!

All blood donors will be given a FREE hooded sweatshirt! Plan to give the gift of life on December 1! Blood Drive - Dec. 1 Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 1. From 9:00 am - Noon the Bloodmobile will be at Covenant to collect blood donations to help save lives. Look for the sign up sheet near the entrance to the worship space to make an appointment or just SHOW UP on December 1!

General & Community News Altar Flowers The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Joanne Miller in honor of her birthday. You may sign up to sponsor dates on the Flower Chart on the bulletin board near the Fellowship Hall ( or contact the church office ), 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. A new flower chart for 2020 will be posted soon, so you can start planning dates to sponsor for next year.

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

Special Fall Appeal Watch for an email from Covenant regarding our special Fall Appeal - it was emailed earlier today. Please prayerfully consider how you might be able to give to Covenant as this year comes to an end.

Any amount is welcome but $25 is the usual. There is a red collection box attached to the Information Desk in the lobby to drop off your donated cards. Grocery Givers Program - Gift Cards Needed! Our supply of gift cards to give to those in need is getting low , so this is a reminder of Covenant's program to collect gift cards (grocery stores or Walmart or Target, etc.) THANK YOU for helping those in need!

Piecemaker's Quilt Project Day Saturday, November 16 You are Invited! The Piecemakers Quilting Group invites all who are interested to join them in a special project on November 16 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in Covenant's Community Room. They will be making quilts for Freedom Place , a safe house for girls 10 to 18 who have been sex trafficked. Contact Marcia Karns (713-922-5130) for more information.

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