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This Sunday, May 27, 2018
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The Great Three in One
Jim Mehler Preaching

Memorial Day. Or as we called it back in the olden times, Decoration Day. It's a day which had progressed from being a day for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces to a day when we remembered all who had passed. And so, on Memorial Day, we went to the cemetery and "decorated" the graves of family members. As we did, we remembered them and how their lives intersected with ours.  

How about another broadening of the idea of Memorial Day? What if we were to remember all those who in their living made our country better or made our lives better? Who would you name?

Think about them. We will bring them to memory and lift them up at Gathering on Sunday.

Peace,
Jim
Tonight Tues., May 22, 7pm, Lounge
Self-Compassion: The Key to Compassion for the World. Led by Tracy Keenan. Far from indulgence, learning to be kind to ourselves leads to resiliency, peace, and compassion for others. 
Wednesday Bible Stud y - Philippians
Wed., May 23, 1pm, room 120
Led by Katie Kinnison. Joy is the melody line of this letter from Paul. Complexities arise, but Paul loves the people to whom he is writing, and his joy – his desire that they find joy – cannot be contained. Can we find the notes of joy flowing in our lives?
MEMORIAL DAY Mon., May 28
Church Closed
Church Outings: Let’s Go Out and Play - The Labyrinth on Lane Avenue
Sat., June 9, 10am
Meet at the Labyrinth. We'll have a short gathering, then folks can walk the labyrinth or wander the garden with friends. Note: You need to pay to park. If you let Katie Kinnison know you are coming, she'll keep an eye out for you.
“In a maze we lose ourselves, in a labyrinth we find ourselves.”
We are planning to build our own outdoor labyrinth, a maze-like pathway for walking meditation and prayer, on the southeast side of the church building. It would welcome neighbors and church folks alike with protective landscaping and benches: a quiet little haven of prayer available to everyone. Learn more about how you can purchase a personalized, etched paving brick and pay with PayPal on our  web site. See samples in the church hall. Order forms are also on the welcome table in the hall. Help make this a gift to our community.
Honoring Graduates
Sun., June 10
We will honor all graduates in the bulletin and during services. If you, your child, or grandchild is graduating from a degree program this year, send name, degree, school to JP.
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Vacation Bible School 
Mon., July 23-Fri., July 27 9am-noon
Ages 3 years - 5th Grade.
Our Rolling River Rampage invites children on a white-water rafting adventure for the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Music, crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace!  Register:  tinyurl.com/covenantvbs2018
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Covenant Presbyterian Church is an open, accepting community awakening to God's life-giving love together.
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Covenant Presbyterian Church glorifies God and builds relationships with Christ and each other through: worship that inspires, nurture that embraces, education that challenges,
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