This Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020
8:30am & 11:00am Worship Services
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Heartfelt Worship: How Are We Called to Worship
My husband loves to point out to people engaged in the music battle ground that there really isn’t any Christian music, just Christian lyrics. There are styles of music to which we write Christian lyrics. In fact, some of your most beloved hymns by John Wesley were old bar tunes that he adapted for worship. Wesley knew that the people loved their familiar bar tunes. Some thought it was scandalous to sing these hymns in worship! But I want to suggest there is no real Christian music or lyrics unless those who are singing them or playing them are doing so in a heartfelt, praiseworthy manner before the Lord!
This week in worship we will explore how our battles over worship styles are irrelevant. What we should consider is whether or not we are watching and evaluating what is going on around us or are we engaged in true worship. King David knew how to worship God!
2 Samuel 12-15 [NRSV]
Now King David was told, "The LORD has blessed the household of Obed-Edom and everything he has, because of the ark of God." So David went down and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the City of David with rejoicing. When those who were carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf. David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might, while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouts and the sound of trumpets.
In Christ’s Service
Pastor Jeri-Lynne
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Parenting Together:
Our Children, Our Youth & Anxiety
Tues., Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 5:30-7pm, Lounge
Join us for teaching and conversation with Abby Surbella, M.Ed., LPC, a therapist who works with children and youth, about what anxiety is, how to manage it, and to find more peace and wholeness for everyone in our families. For info, see
Katie Kinnison. RSVP to Katie or to
Erin Wise. All are welcome. Childcare and dinner provided.
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To request prayers or to be added to the Prayer Chain ministry, please contact
Linda Van Aman
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Note Covenant’s Inclement Weather Policy
Based on the Franklin County snow emergency system.
In the event of inclement weather:
Level 1
: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are also icy. Drive very cautiously.
- Scheduled Boards, Committees, Groups: Check with chairperson, leader, or facilitator of your group.
- Worship Services: Will be held.
Level 2
: Roadways are hazardous with blowing & drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be on roads. - Church closed. - Worship Services: Cancelled.
Level 3
: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel **Church closed. **Worship Services: Cancelled
To view Ohio’s weather-related road closures/restrictions, see the Ohio Department. of Transportation’s website
www.ohgo.com.
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Mission Focus Groups
This week on Jan. 20, 21, and 22, we conducted FOCUS GROUPS of 9 to10 members each; we invited these participants specifically because they are representative of the differing demographic groups of our congregation. In these sessions, Rev. Adam Anderson, our Presbytery liaison, lead the discussion to delve into some of the insights that came up during the OPEN FORUMS and SURVEYS so that we can further understand God’s call for us. This ends our data gathering efforts from the congregation, and our team is overwhelmed with gratitude to you ALL, the priesthood of believers, for ALL you have contributed to this study.
Starting Thur., Jan. 23, our efforts will focus on discernment and writing for several weeks. Now is when we will need your most fervent prayers for the Holy Spirit to guide us toward courage, wisdom, loving discussion, and clarity as we pull together all your feedback.
“Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.” Matthew 21:22
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Fill Your Cup
Sundays 12:15 OR Wednesdays 7pm, Lounge
What if God is speaking and we are too full to hear? If your cup runneth over, it really matters what is in the cup. Learn how to fill up, love better and live with more joy.
Katie Kinnison leads.
Sun., Jan. 26 & Wed. Jan. 29 - Full Presence and the Moment
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Wednesday Bible Study:
1 Kings
Wednesdays, 1pm, Lounge
Led by
Katie Kinnison. Maybe you’ve never read these stories before or maybe you can’t imagine them connecting with your life. Oh, but these tales resonate with our lives today. King David is old and ill, and his sons are battling for his throne. The nation is divided. Can you imagine what that might be like? Soon we’ll be reading about Solomon and the building of the Temple, and then how this king, gifted with wisdom, makes some foolish choices. How do we know when we have moved off course, outside the way of Love? The fabulous stories of Elijah and Elisha are in this book. How can we survive famine? Who is God willing to save? Join us, as we ask questions about what it means to live faithfully with a God, so far beyond our ken, who continually calls us into relationship.
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Register Now for Vacation Bible School 2020:
June 22-26, 2020
9am-noon
Children 3 year - 5th grade
- Thur., June 25, 6pm,enjoy a family dinner, slideshow, musical performance by kids!
- Youth entering 6th grade through adults are invited to help with this ministry.
Quest for the King's Armor!
North Castle is hidden in a frozen land. The King’s valiant Knights are on a quest in search of the King’s Armor. But the armor isn’t what they think it is.
“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of God's Power.” Ephesians 6:10
***Registration is now open!***
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Covenant's Children’s Center Seeks Teacher...
After-School Teacher (K-5th grade)
For details, contact Caroline McGeoch, Director of the Children’s Center
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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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