This Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019
10:00 Gathering Worship Service
12th Sunday after Pentecost
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Put In Your Place
So, Jesus tells this parable that seems to be about guest etiquette and where to sit. It seems to be about who is exalted and who is humbled and the best way to go if you want the pay off to be really huge. But there has got to be more here. If there isn’t, the story is really just offering a clever strategy in the same old system that grinds people up: poor people and, when it comes to souls, rich people too.
We keep trying to fit Jesus into some kind of transactional, accounts-based reality, and that move really cannot work and be any kind of good news for all people.
What’s called for here is some listening between the words. We need to attune ourselves to the Spirit, to remember that this is the guy who fed a whole crowd with a few fish and some bread, that this is the guy who began by preaching that i
t was time to go beyond the minds they had because a new system of power was so close they could taste it.
Join us Sunday. We’ll dream dreams, have some visions, and pray that we move deeper into Love.
Yours on the Journey,
Katie
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PLEASE NOTE:
Covenant will be closed on Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 2.
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PLEASE NOTE:
There will be no Garage Sale this year. Sorry.
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Mission Study Team Formation Begins for Pastoral Search Process!
Session has approved the formation of the Mission Study Team, which is one of the first steps of your pastoral search process. Elder Cathy Levy and Elder Charlie Bergmann have graciously agreed to co-chair this important team. Along with these co-chairs, the make-up of the team will include a representative from the deacons and up to six representatives of the congregation.
Those volunteering to serve on the Mission Study Team need to recognize the time commitment and specific gifts needed to complete an objective, comprehensive and accurate study of our church family and the surrounding community. Members of this team should be active, spiritually mature members, who have a propensity for statistics or who are able to process those statistics in order to see the “bigger picture”.
The results of the Mission Study will be used to form CPC’s Mission and Vision Statement and provide information to the PNC as they complete CPC’s Ministry Information Form (like a resume of the church). The Ministry Information Form is the document that is matched to Pastor Information Forms with our National Church Leadership Connection Service. It is critical that what is contained in the Ministry Information Form truly represents who CPC is and what we envision for our future ministry together.
Please prayerfully consider if you are being called to be a part of this important team.
Contact Pastor
Jeri-Lynne
if you desire to be considered to serve CPC in this ministry.
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Parenting Together
Tuesdays, Sept. 3 & 10, 5:30, Lounge
Childcare and dinner provided. Led by
Katie Kinnison and
Erin Wise. Making more space for joy at home. We present information, and the conversation takes off. We share what we know about living with and loving our children.
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Support Survivors of Human Trafficking
Thur., Sept. 5, 11am, meet at church (1st. Thur./Month)
Serve lunch at CATCH Court to women rebuilding their lives. Sign up at Mission & Social Concerns in the hall. Contact
Katie Kinnison. *We also make toiletry kits. 5-8 bags/month. $15 each. Make checks out to
Covenant, with
HT BAGS on the memo line.
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Chancel Choir Starts
Rehearsals Begin Thurs., Sept. 5, 7pm
We’re looking for new members to join our group in every voice part. Join us any Thursday. You don’t have to read music. We have folks to help. Anyone who loves to sing and worship can take part.
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Youth Worship Resumes
Sun., Sept. 8, 10am, Chapel
Please join us for youth worship...a time to hang out and share about your week before moving into a message, music and prayer together. Plus, snacks. All youth grades 6-12 are welcome.
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Labyrinth Dedication & Spirituality Fest
Sun., Sept. 15, 12:15pm
Join us for a pizza party and the celebration of our new outdoor labyrinth. Crafts, practices, yoga, games and more.
All are welcome.
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Wednesday Bible Study:
The Gospel of John
Wednesdays, 1pm, Lounge or Rm. 120
Led by
Katie Kinnison. Enjoy community as we figure how to live all the way alive.
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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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