April 19
 
Sunday, April 22
 10:00 am
Join us this week as we continue our Easter exploration of the early church with stories from the Acts of the Apostles.  
Follow Peter and the other early Apostles as they contend with what it means to follow Christ, even when it
brings them into conflict with the leaders of the temple. Melanie Marsh Baum's sermon is entitled " The Audacity of Love"  the scriptures are Acts 4:1-12 and 1 John 3:16-24.

Music Notes: The fourth Sunday of Easter is commonly observed as "Good Shepherd" Sunday, emphasizing the 23rd Psalm. The choir presents a paraphrase of the text arranged to a Southern-American hymn tune by Virgil Thomson. Covenant soloist, Lynne Hoffman-Engel, presents a setting of the King James Version of the text by another 20th century American, Albert Hay Malotte (known most commonly for his setting of the Lord's Prayer). The prelude and postlude reflect the more tranquil theme of the day with two "Impromptus" by Franz Schubert (piano) and Louis Vierne (organ) - a 19th century instrumental form that reflects an improvisational moment as if "prompted by the spirit."

Children leave for Sunday School after the Time for Young Disciples. The nursery opens at 9:30 am with professional childcare for infants and preschoolers. 

"Come Travel the World on Earth Day"
  Sunday, April 22, 11:30 am
This Sunday, April 22nd  help support youth summer mission opportunities. Join us at  11:30 am  in the Reception Room for an international potluck and an a package auction featuring treasures and surprises from across the country and around the world. Contact Mindy Stewart to sign up to bring a dish for the pot luck.
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In the Covenant Family
  
We pray for Judy Bourne, Akeya Clark (Marie Jones' niece), Connie Brand, Rachel Clevenger, Marlene Finkenthal (David Finkenthal's mother), Brenda Hall, Chick Holtkamp, Kitty Jarjisian, Cindi Johnson, Les Knowlton, Greg Madison, Elizabeth Mierke, Grace Milligan, Alex Peters, Ward Porch, Asia Roebuck, Amy Savage, Sue Salvator, Liam & Emilee Stewart (Mindy Stewart's nephew and sister), Louise Wolfcale, Gabriel (Jenny Conner's grand-nephew) and Ray Tomko & Helen Kawecki (Nick Tomko's grandparents).We pray for  those struggling with illness, convalescing, or are homebound; the patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals; and those who have placed prayer requests in our Carpenter's Box.

Este Pozza will be on vacation from Tuesday, April 24, through Monday, April 30. Kevin Lowry will be out of the office Monday, April 23, through Thursday, April 26. Amy Starr Redwine is out today, April 19 through Sunday, April 22, 2018 for a family weekend.

Please send prayer requests to Melanie Marsh Baum. Names are generally moved from the bulletin after four weeks unless there is a continuing need. Please let the church know if you or a loved one are in the hospital; HIPAA privacy regulations prevent hospitals from sharing this information.

Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. ~Galatians 6:2
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Confirmation Student Spotlight

Confirmand:  Victoria Hagen
Mentor:  Lucy Matz

I've been privileged and honored to watch Victoria Hagen grow in her faith these past few months, and have witnessed her curiosity take flight! It has been nice getting to know Victoria outside of Covenant's walls, and together we have enjoyed new experiences of religious education that have opened both of our eyes to new perspectives and ideologies. It has been a pleasure being alongside Victoria during her journey of faith, and I find that she has been eager, open, attentive, and active in her time of discernment.
~Lucy Matz
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Outreach Opportunities

Food collection for the Covenant Food Pantry this Sunday
                                             
This Sunday the children will collect food and financial donations for our Covenant Food Pantry, open the last Wednesday and Friday of each month, Thursday afternoons in the Connection Center for students, and for emergencies.  Food Pantry which is in need of Spam/canned meat, Spaghettios, chili, canned stew, canned vegetables, corn muffin mix, fruit and pudding cups.


Airport Rides for College Students - Can you help? 
The end of the academic year is fast approaching! Covenant Student Ministries is looking to create a team of volunteer drivers to take students to the airport to catch flights home for the summer. This program will run from April 30th to May 21st. CWRU, CIM, and CIA students will be able to request rides and we will match them with available drivers.  Are you willing to give up an hour or so of your time to pick someone up from the Church parking lot and take them to Cleveland Hopkins Airport? If you are, please complete the form by following this link.


Spring Music Concerts

Tomorrow, Friday, April 20, 8:00 pm
The Covenant Choir joins the CWRU Concert Choir, the Bach Children's Chorus of Toronto, the Beaumont School Women's Chorale, and the University Circle Symphony Orchestra in presenting John Rutter's Mass of the Children. Tickets can be purchased at the door or  online.  

Friday, April 6-Friday, June 15, 12:15 pm
Lunchtime Carillon Concert this coming Friday, April 20 at  12:15pm, with Covenant Carillonneur, George Leggiero. 

Tuesday, April 24, 12 noon 
Noon Organ Concerts resume with guest French organist, Vincent Warnier.

Sunday, April 29, 4 pm 
Artist series with Organist Henk de Vries from the Netherlands

Community Events

Immigrant/Refugee: What is the Difference? 
Saturday, April 28, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM 
Presbyterian Women's Spring Gathering will be hosted by St. Mark's Presbyterian 
Church, 22111 Chagrin Boulevard from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 28. The topic is  Immigrant/Refugee: What is the Difference? Cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the door.  You can register with Lee Lohr, 3864 Long Road, Avon, Oh 44011 or Gladys Kershaw at  [email protected].
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Member Spotlight

Congregation member Jeanne Merkle Sorrell wrote a book with her daughter Jeanette Sorrell called "A Spider named Apollo". Check out the amazing article from the Cleveland Magazine below.
 

 
If you have any information regarding congregation members please email the communication manager, Aisha Newton. She would love to highlight them in the enewsletter or social media.
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