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An Open And Affirming Community Of Faith - We Welcome All Beliefs!
SAVE THE DATE!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 20TH!
  • Sage meets every Friday at 1 pm. Check here for the church calendar for the link

  • Plainfield Pride is Sunday, 10/16

  • Book group, Sunday Oct. 23rd

  • Fall Dance returns on 10/29!

  • Pints With the Pastor 11/10

  • Congregational forum 11/13

  • Click on the Pink Ribbon to learn
more about Breast Cancer Awareness
HELP US GROW BY GIVING!
YOUR GENEROSITY IS NEEDED!
Your generosity is needed, now more than ever! You may give via:

PayPal — access it through our website or send your donation on PayPal which takes out a fee, to donations@holycovenantmcc.org

Zelle - You can send your donation directly to the church using Zelle via the email address donations@holycovenantmcc.org. It will go directly into the general account and there will be no fees attached to the giving.

Electronic Check
Send an electronic check from your financial institution, or by sending a personal check. Our address is 9145 Grant Ave, Brookfield, IL, 60513.

Please remember that when giving through PayPal they do charge a percentage fee to the church unless it shows an option to help out the church and for you to pay that fee.

See the weekly giving below. Holy Covenant needs at least $4,672 a month to meet its obligations for bills and salary. We are now showing what the percentage of giving is and how we are doing on a monthly basis.
OCTOBER 2022 GIVING
Giving Needed Weekly
(4 WEEKS) $1,168
The Difference is -$2,865!
Our bills are listed for the month of October 2022.
Your generosity helps us pay the bills.
Any amount helps us meet our obligations.



If you would like to pay one of the bills,
please designate that in your donation. 
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING NOVEMBER 20th
AFTER SERVICES
Interested in running for a board position? Are you a member of Holy Covenant, if yes then you can run for the Board.

The application form is now available by clicking on this link, and is due by October 23rd. We have three openings on the Board. Barbara Adams Latsaras and Roxann Victory are up for re-election and will be running in November and there is an at-large position available on the Board. We also have an opening for a Lay Delegate. If you are interested in being a Lay Delegate, please email revmarthadaniels@gmail.com stating your desire and the reason why.

Our Congregational Forum (preview of budget and introduction of Board candidates) will be November 13, and the Congregational Meeting will be November 30. Both will be in person. If you are a member, you will be receiving an email the first week of October via Constant Contact. You will be able to review the minutes from 2021 and the 2023 Operating Budget.

Any questions, please contact Martha Daniel or any Board members. 
CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
October is National Clergy Appreciation Month

Clergy Appreciation Day is always the second Sunday in October, and all of October is celebrated as Clergy Appreciation Month. The celebration was established in 1992 with a mission of uplifting and encouraging pastors, missionaries and religious workers.

Take time to show honor and appreciation to Rev. Daniels. She puts in more hours than asked of her. She spends time visiting the sick or calling them and dealing with crisis situations that cannot wait until the next day. Showing your appreciation lets her know that the work the Lord has called her to do means something to you as a congregant.

If you feel so moved, please drop Rev. Martha Daniels and email, card, call or however you would like to express your appreciation of her.

The Board of Holy Covenant thanks Rev. Martha Daniels for all she does for the congregation.
CHURCH DANCE OCTOBER 29TH
Fall Dance returns! October 29, 7 pm--and it's a costume party! $15 ticket is all-inclusive—food, drinks, including beer and wine, a photo booth, and dancing!

We will also have a silent auction, including items such as putting your least-favorite worship song on pause for a year (Jan- Dec 2023), Pride baskets, baked items, a sci-fi basket, and more! We are also looking for more items for the auction—if you or someone you know can donate items (gift certificates from restaurants, hair stylists, nail salons, etc.) we would appreciate them!

If you have anything to donate to the auction, please let us know by emailing socialmedia@holycovenantmcc.org.
PASTOR'S PICK CORNER -
Rev. Daniels Reading/Listening/Watching Suggestions
An eclectic collection of books, movies, TV shows, magazines, etc. that I have come across, which I found good or interesting and you might too!

Recently Reading:
Hell is a Very Small Place: Voices from Solitary Confinement
A collection of essays written by individuals who have experienced solitary confinement for shorter or longer periods. Sometimes restorative, sometime harrowing, these pieces speak the truth of those who have been confined in a "very small space."

Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
So how did we get to this place, where politicians are pushing the exact opposite of what the Bible says Jesus taught, and white supremacy is a badge of pride for some people? Du Mez's history of white evangelicals' involvement in politics, and that history may sadden or enrage you--or both. I have just begun this book (c.1/3 into it) and I am fascinated. Highly recommended.
UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST
PRIDE AT PARC PLAINFIELD - 10/16
Sunday is Plainfield Pride! Some of our members will be out there already, and some of us here will be joining them after worship. If you would like to come too, the event will be held at Prairie Activity and Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Drive in Plainfield, from 11 am to 7 pm. There will be a variety of events—Meet a Mermaid, live entertainment, food, vendors, and more. Holy Covenant will have a booth as well.

Hope to see you all on October 16th! Read about it here.

WHEN: October 16, 2022
TIME: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
WHERE: Prairie Activity & Recreation Center
24550 W Renwick Rd
BOOK/MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP - OCTOBER 23RD

WHO IS BRINGING THE POPCORN?
Diana Rigg, why say more? Sunday, October 23, we will discuss “In This House of Brede,” a book by Rumer Godden made into a BBC movie starring Diana Rigg. The book is available on Amazon, ABA, Powells, and in many local libraries. The movie is available in full on YouTube and runs about two hours. https://youtu.be/tJTvbTmv5Yw
SUNDAY HYBRID WORSHIP
IN-PERSON & LIVE ON YOUTUBE
REV. MARTHA DANIELS PRESIDING
10:00 AM CST
Our worship celebration is every Sunday at 10 am CST. If you would like to join us you may join us in person or go to our Facebook page at Holy Covenant Facebook Page and click on the LINK to YouTube to watch the service.

Sunday Reading:
Book of Genesis 32: 22-31
Wisdom of Luke 18: 1-8
Sermon Title: "Wrestling With God and Humans"

Have a candle ready to light, cookie or bread, and a glass of your favorite libation for communion if you are watching online.

You can also find previous services on our YouTube Channel here.

Rev. Martha is available by email, phone, Facebook Messenger, and text for any pastoral needs you may have revmarthadaniels@gmail.com

  • Masks are now optional. If you want to sing you have to wear a mask.
  • No temperature check required
  • Social distancing required

DO YOU WANT TO HELP WITH WORSHIP?
Do you feel a call to help with worship? To read a prayer, or a reading, or to usher or serve communion? Whether you are here in person or virtually, we need and want your gifts! Contact Rev. Martha or Roxann at roxann.victory@outlook.com.
MEDITATION IN PERSON! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH! MEDITATION IS OPEN TO ALL! NEW DAY!
The next meditation is on Wednesday, October 19th, 7 pm at the church. Mary Ann will be leading the meditation upstairs in the church. This event is free and open to all men and women.

Please be prompt at 7 pm so there are no distractions.
  • Please bring your mask even if you are vaccinated.
  • If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
  • We ask that you use hand sanitizer as you enter the building
  • You must be vaccinated or have a negative COVID test.

For more information about meditation please contact Mary Ann Latsaras at only1amar@yahoo.com.
AGING WELL OCTOBER PROGRAMS
Join us all month long for informative seminars, health programs, fitness, entertainment, and more!
 
Hello Neighbors! Below is our October schedule. Join us all month long for informative seminars, brain health programs, fitness, history, entertainment, and more online and in person! Just click here for the list of classes.

We encourage you to share our class schedule with friends, family, and neighbors, near & far, of any age – everyone is welcome to join us! All of our classes are free & no advance registration is required. We hope to see you soon on Zoom!

Thank you all for being a part of the Aging Well Neighborhood!

For questions about the programs listed, please email AWN@agingcareconnections.org.
HOLY COVENANT BOARD MEETING - OCTOBER 20TH
The next Board meeting will be on October 20th.

You can find all the Board agenda, minutes and financials on our website. They are also posted on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.

You can find a PDF of the past Board Meetings Agenda, Minutes and church financials here
SHARE FOOD, SHARE LOVE FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Some families will have a hard time providing healthy, nourishing food. Rising food costs caused by inflation, when combined with the ongoing pandemic, means that many family budgets that were already stretched thin, are no longer adequate to provide for their needs. Sometimes it is even necessary for families to do without essential items like medicine or professional health care, so that everyone has enough to eat.
 
You can make a real difference. Donating now is so important please take a minute to give so we can feed the hungry in our area.
Thank you!

PINTS WITH THE PASTOR
Join us at Pub 78 in beautiful downtown Brookfield for no-host dinner and/or drinks. conversation and good times from 6 pm - 8 pm.

Time: 6 pm, Thursday, November 10th.
Pub 78
3733 Grand Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
SAGE CALENDAR, EVENTS & MENU
SAGE, a social support group for LGBTQ seniors, meets both via ZOOM and in person on Fridays at 1 pm. We hope to resume our lunches in July. Please contact Eric Eugenio Vironet (evironet@cmsschicago.org) if you plan to attend in person as space is limited. Click here to join the meeting

SAGE Events click here
West Suburban Senior Services calendar click here
SAGE CAFE MENU click here
WE ARE AN AMAZON CHARITY WITH A LIST!
As of June 2022, we have received over the years a total of $727.75 from Amazon Smile because of your purchases and designates us as your charity.

We now have a list of items that we need at the church. This list is available to see here Charity Lists. You can order and pay for anything off this list and have it shipped directly to the church. We appreciate anything you can order for us!

You can make an impact while you shop on Amazon. Simply shop here at Holy Covenant Amazon Smile Link and Amazon Smile will donate to Holy Covenant Church - M C C, at no cost to you.
NEED POWER OF ATTORNEY OR WILL?

Contact the Center for Disability & Elder Law. Click this link to see more information and links.
We mourn and pray for all the families who have suffered personal loses from gun violence at our schools, churches, hospitals. public venues and other places.

For Patti & Laura friend Bernadette who suffered a mild heart attack and for their dog Rocco's eye.1 
Prayers for Bob R.his husband Frank S. and Bob's mother Margaret and their family as they mourn the passing of Bob's father James.1
Prayers for Mary Ann L. who recently fractured her left shoulder.2
Prayers for Barbara R.'s grandchildren Melanie & Peter to have wonderful, successful first years in college.1
Prayers for Donna W. for successful surgery and recovery.1

Prayers and strength for Ukraine, for those who are relocating, and to end the war and unnecessary death
That God will provide for those who are hungry, unemployed, and homeless,
or in financial difficulties.
All those affected by HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, COVID-19, and other life-threatening illnesses.
All communities of faith
LINKS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Missed a sermon?

Click here to catch up and watch on the Holy Covenant YouTube channel! 
If you or someone you know is in an emergency call 911 for help.

Need someone to talk to? Call the suicide lifeline by dialing 988.

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Health
Every day brings something new—
and God is with us always!
9145 Grant Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
Phone: 708.387.1611