The Church of the CovenantContinuing the Joy of Easter
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
Rhe Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
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Service of Worship
Second Sunday of Easter
A Day of Celebration
April 27, 2014
The Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann, renowned Old Testament scholar and author will be in the pulpit this Sunday. Dr. Brueggemann is a professor emeritus of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA, He has led worship and discussion at Covenant many times in recent years.
Dr. Brueggemann's sermon title is Take a Deep Breath. Scripture lessons are 1 Peter 1: 3-9 and John 20: 19-31.
Each Sunday one of our Stephen Ministers remains in Christ Chapel following worship to speak with anyone who needs a listening ear or a prayer.
Midweek Music & Meditation, Wednesdays, 4:30-5 pm This service is offered for anyone who would find comfort in a time of reflection, music, and prayer. Prayer requests placed in The Carpenter's Box on the Christ Chapel table are included in each Midweek Music and Meditation time of prayer.
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A Prayer About Change
The news is that God's wind is blowing.
It may be a breeze that cools and comforts.
It may be a gust that summons you to notice.
It may be a storm that blows you where you have never been before.
Whatever the wind is in your life,
Pay attention to it.....
And the blessing of God,
Father, Son and Spirit will abide with you always.
Walter Brueggemann from Prayers for a Privileged People
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Day of Celebration
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Worship Service & Forum with the
Rev. Dr. Walter Brueggemann
Worship / 11:30 am Forum
A Celebration of the Ministry of
The Rev. Dr. Robert J. Campbell & Carol Campbell (2005-2014)
1-3 pm, Open House Reception
2 pm Remarks
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
11400 Euclid Ave.
(1/2 block from Covenant)
Organ Recital
by Belgian Organist Jean Ferrard
4 pm / Co-sponsored by
Oberlin College
at the Church of the Covenant
Free admission, free-will offering
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 This week we keep in our prayers Clara Dunay, Angela Laylin Koch, Erik Kratky, Rolf Krotseng, Ed Pembroke, Marjorie Wadsworth, and other Covenant members and friends who are struggling with illness, convalescing, or are homebound.
Bear one another's burdens,
and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
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Jim and Betty Dowd Enjoying Retirement in St. Louis
Jim and Betty Dowd Enjoying Retirement in St. Louis
During a drive out west the Keltners paid a surprise visit on the Dowds in St. Louis. Without a telephone number or an address where would you find the Dowds? You would look for a Presbyterian Church and sure enough you would find the Dowds.
Jim and Betty gave a tour of the Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. 2nd Pres is a venerable old Church a lot like Covenant. Jim and Betty are deeply involved in the Church's social justice work. Betty sings in the choir. In the winter months they live within walking distance of the Church.
The stunning stained glass above is one of 13 Tiffany windows that are in the Church. This window is entitled the Ascension of Christ. The positioning of the window in its location allows for the halo of Christ to be the last spot of light at sunset.
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 Christians Bear Witness
Following the senseless gun murders of the children in the Sandy Hook Elementary School, 193 people in Cuyahoga County have been killed by guns. This week Jamal Rolling and Gino Zavarella III (a 14 year old boy who died from a self inflicted gun shot) died by gun violence in Cuyahoga County.
An Invitation to participate in the Reducing Gun Violence Task Group
The Reducing Gun Violence Task Group of the Social Justice and Outreach Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the Church of the Covenant (typically office area). Anyone who desires to help is invited. The next meeting is May 13 at 7 pm.
Tell your Senators what you believe they should do about gun control.
Email Senator Brown by clicking HERE.
Email Senator Portman by clicking HERE.
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Mother's Day Baskets for Family Promise:
Please deliver by next Sunday May 4
 We need volunteers to create "Mother's Day" baskets for the lovely ladies at Family Promise. There is a signup sheet in the church office along with a "suggested" list of possible items to go into the basket. Please bring baskets to the church by May 4 so they can be delivered to Family Promise for the Mother's Day luncheon. You may also contribute individual items that can be used to create a basket. For more information, contact Ginny Kallay at vkallay@sbcglobal.net or call the church office. |
Pizza and Movie Night for PACT (Parents and Children Together)
Friday, April 25, 2014
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Church of the Covenant
11205 Euclid Ave
Cleveland OH 44103
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In the Heart of University Circle
11205 Euclid Avenue - Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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Send information for e-news to
This week's e-news compiled by David Keltner,
Lyn Tomaszewski & Jonathan Moyer.
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