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Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | |
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Advent Devotionals
Beginning on November 27, journey through advent with Covenant by taking on a spiritual practice of daily devotional readings. Covenant members and ministers will provide stories, reflections, and scripture on the theme of “Sacred and Surprising.” Throughout the season of advent, we see that God works both in surprising ways and in our surprising circumstances. Print copies will be available at church and daily emails are available when you subscribe here.
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A Note About Children's Sunday School this Sunday
This weekend, we encourage children to worship with their families at any of the four services. Sunday School will not meet but childcare will be provided for ages 6 weeks-5 years old.
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Save the Date: Alternative Gift Market is December 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.!
Do your holiday shopping this year in a way that supports Covenant’s local and global partners. Covenant’s Alternative Gift Market will be held in the Welcome Center and feature olive oil from Palestine, nativity sets from Kenya, vanilla from Mexico, and many, many more gifts for you to purchase for your loved ones. 100% of proceeds from this market go back to our nonprofit partners to support their various outreach endeavors.
Can you help us make Alternative Gift Market a success? Please volunteer some of your time to help.
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Sing with Covenant for Advent
Is Christmas music your favorite? Come and sing! Join Covenant Choir in preparations for the Christmas season, including Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve, beginning November 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Adult Choir Room. Sing for all services or choose your favorite. You are welcome to add your “Gloria in excelsis Deo!"
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A Message to the Congregation from tSession
At the November 14, 2022 Session meeting, the Planning and Evaluation Board offered a small number of refinements to the Arts Task Force recommendations, while enthusiastically endorsing the substance of the Task Force’s Report. The essence of the Arts Task Force recommendations remains the same with the following modifications:
- Defer the replacement of the protective window coverings for all of the stained glass and refer that decision to the Property Committee to be considered as part of future maintenance.
- Make a grant to Habitat for Humanity in an amount equal to the estimated cost of removal and replacement of the four stained glass medallions identified in the Arts Task Force recommendations.
- Invite the congregation to contribute to these projects.
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Give a Special Gift this Holiday Season
Looking for something special to give a special someone in your life this holiday season? Consider making a donation to one of Covenant's mission partners in honor of your loved one and receive a beautiful card designed by Covenant artists for them to open on Christmas morning. 100% of your donation will go to support our mission partner's needs. You can feel as good about giving honor cards as your family members or friends will feel about receiving them! Finish your shopping today!
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Room in the Inn: All Hands on Deck!
Room in the Inn kicks off this season on December 6. Everyone in the congregation is invited to help host Room in the Inn at Covenant. We need van drivers, overnight hosts and other volunteers to serve and visit with our guests. Click here to learn more.
While our homeless neighbors staying with us from December through March are not required to be vaccinated, masking will be required for all guests and volunteers regardless of vaccination status at all times while inside, except while eating, showering or sleeping. Social distancing of at least six feet will be used in all sleeping areas to the maximum extent practical.
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Help Care for Our Youngest Disciples
We’ve had an abundance of children enter the Covenant family and we need your help nurturing them all! Any congregants 16 and older are invited to volunteer (all volunteers must take our Child Protection training). High schoolers are also eligible to earn community service hours. We are also seeking to hire multiple candidates for childcare positions on Sunday mornings. Sign up to volunteer or apply for a paid position.
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Read Roar Soar
Join Covenant friends to read with Highland Renaissance Academy students every third Tuesday of the month throughout the year! Volunteers introduce new books to the children, which they get to take home. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a sense of community with friends at our partner school and foster a love of reading among these young scholars! Sign up today!
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Tuesday, November 29: Texas Hash for Roof Above
Roof Above needs Texas Hash casseroles, desserts, and fresh fruit for each meal, and people (older than 16) are invited to come to serve the meal at the shelter. Please make the dishes at home and drop them off in the Fellowship Hall freezer.
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Starting Point: December 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.
New to Covenant? Please join us for Starting Point, a casual BBQ dinner hosted by senior minister, Bob Henderson. Children are welcome. RSVP to Lora Borrelli here.
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Stream Clean: December 4 from 5-6:00 p.m.
Help take care of God's creation by removing litter from the waterways at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary. Covenant has adopted this stream and conducts a litter pick-up once per quarter. All equipment is provided and all ages welcome and invited to participate!
RSVP to Lauren Sawyers.
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Lessons & Carols
Covenant Choir, Youth Singers, Children’s Choirs, Covenant Ringers with brass, timpani, and organ lead the congregation in favorite carols and new songs of the season. All are invited to come and sing with the Covenant Choir for Lessons and Carols! Four weeks of preparation begin November 9, at. 6:30 p.m. Interested youth are welcome to sing with Youth Singers for Lessons and Carols. We will prepare this music on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Education Building room 315. Contact Heather.Potter@CovenantPresby.org for more details.
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Young Adults Bible Study
Young Adult Bible Study is coming back in person! Meet at the church every other Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for a Bible Study, especially for Young Adults. Leaders Steven Howell and Shannon Brennan will guide the conversation. Sign up here.
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TLC Christmas Bingo Party
You're invited to the TLC Christmas Extravaganza on Wednesday, December 7 in the Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. for refreshments and social time. At 11 a.m., join the elves to play Bingo and Christmas Games. Santa will have lots of prizes and goodies to hand out! Sharpen your estimation skills to win the large jar of candy that one of us will take home. Heather Potter will lead us in singing Christmas Carols. Dress in your festive Christmas attire and prepare to have some fun! Reservations are required through Michelle Williamson by November 30.
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Christmas Crafts & Santa Visit
Join us on Wednesday, December 7, at 5 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall for DIY craft making and a visit from Santa with opportunities for photos. There will be craft stations around the Hall and pictures with Santa will take place outside. Reserve your spot today. We look forward to a wonderful event.
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