Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Covenant Presbyterian Church
  The Gathering Update
And Other Covenant News for Youth and Families    

This Sunday @ Gathering:

Our 'To Do' List

Jim Mehler preaching

 

Remember when Labor Day marked the end of summer?  Ah, I remember it well, at least for the time being.  Labor Day has always held a soft spot in my heart.  It is the day when I think back over the summer and remember all those items on my "summer to-do list" which are waiting, yet, to be done.  Well, I'll just put them on the list for next summer.  Some of those items can wait.  No problem they'll be waiting for me next summer.  But, some need to be done, well, now.  Not urgent, but I better get to them.  That brings to mind both Matthew and Romans.  Paul in Romans gives us a "to-do" list.  Jesus in Matthew reminds us it's not what we say, but what we do which really matters.  Got to keep this short, got to get back to my "to-do" list.  

It's the last 8:30 courtyard service of the summer.  And next Sunday is the Block Party.  Yes!

See you Sunday!

Jim

 
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SUNDAY WORSHIP

Traditional Services

 8:30am, 11am 

Gathering 

10:00am

Alternative, family-friendly, interactive worship service


PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

Tracy Keenan

Senior Pastor

Katie Kinnison

Minister of Spiritual Formation

Jim Mehler

 Parish Associate


 
Shane Spicer

Interim Dir. of Youth Ministry & Assist. for Children's Ministry


 Erin Wise

Dir. of Yount Adult Ministry


 Ed Chung

Interim Dir. of Young Adult Ministry

  

THE FORUM 9:45am

Education hour.

Excellent teachers from the staff, membership, and community lead this popular class.


 

Youth @ Gathering

Fellowship Hall

Meet your friends and youth leaders at our table in Gathering.


 

Treasure Finders - children (3 years - 5th grade) -

9:45am

 Fellowship Hall

Kids will stay through the first few songs of Gathering then are invited to head to children's choir.  They'll finish with a time of learning and love with their fabulous Treasure Finders teachers 10:30-11.


 Nursery

Birth - 3 years

Open 8:15am - 12:15pm

Gathering Every Sunday @ 10am
Alternative, family-friendly, interactive worship service
Coming Up on Sun., Sept. 7, What Kind of Creator God?, Katie preaching
Welcome your new staff, all Covenant members, as approved by session: Shane Spicer, formerly our Assistant for Children's Ministry and Youth, is now Interim Director of Youth Ministry and Assistant for Children's Ministry. Erin Wise is now Director of Children's Ministry. Ed Chung is Interim Director of Young Adult Ministry, in addition to continuing as a youth advisor, and will share in teaching Confirmation Class with Tracy Keenan. Not a new staff person, but someone with a new job title: Katie Kinnison, previously Director of Christian Education, is now Minister of Spiritual Formation and is emphasizing the pastoral role here as she finishes her last year of seminary. We hope to share ministry with her for a long time!
 
Wed., Aug. 27, 7:30pm
Market District Kingsdale, 2nd floor lounge
Join us for food, friends, casual discussion about faith. We offer a great time with engaging and enlightening things to ponder and help us grow. Come and be mentored in life, faith and being happy. Let Ed share with you his experiences with finding faith and navigating through life. You do not need to be 21 to enjoy time together with an amazing group of young adults, because there are plenty of folks not drinking alcohol. Bring your friends and make this a 'can't miss event!' Ed Chung 614-205-0842, [email protected].

Confirmation Class - Sunday Mornings
Begins Sun., Sept. 7, 9:45-10:45am, Tracy's Office
Classes will be co-taught by Rev. Tracy Keenan and Elder Ed Chung. We'll have class about three times a month with special service opportunities and some online components for those who have to miss the occasional class. Confirmands join the church April 12, 2015. Contact Tracy for info.

 
2014 Covenant Block Party
Sept. 7, 12-2pm
Food, games, bounce house, music, fellowship! Volunteer sheets are available between services in August. Contact Terri Hayes or Jim Buchanan.

The Sept./Oct./Nov. Communicator newsletter is now available on our web site www.covenantpcusa.org. See the great things happening at Covenant. (A few issues are on the welcome table for those who don't have access to a computer.) 

My Backyard Mission 101: Meals of Hope.
Sat., Sept. 27
We are looking for young adults, families, and anyone who wants be a part of small teams of 10 to help with a community food packing extravaganza. The goal is to package 50,000 meals to be distributed to food banks and pantries throughout Columbus. Only 2 hours of your life can make a difference for more than 17.2 million people in need. Contact Ed Chung, [email protected], 205-0842.

Preschool now registering for 2014-2015 
It's not too late! Preschool classes begin September 9 and 10. If you know a child who would like to be part of the fun email Caroline McGeoch at [email protected] or visit the Covenant website to find out more about our program. Registration forms are available online.

Covenant + Columbus Schools = Books on the Bus
A HUGE SUCCESS. WOW! Covenant folks and neighborhood families contributed thousands of children's books! Empty bags along with program cards were distributed door-to-door to a different area than last time asking residents to fill the bags with books for this Columbus City Schools reading effort that Covenant is supporting. Books were then picked up yesterday. To get involved with future collections, contact Jeff DuBois.

Joy Gym Every Friday, 9:30-11am
Watch your little ones play in a fun, safe place with riding toys, balls, running room and places to crawl. Connect with other local parents and caregivers in a supportive, joyous environment.

2nd Annual All Church Retreat- Camp Mowana,
Nov. 7-9, 2014, Fleming Falls Retreat, Mansfield, OH
Save the Date! We had such a wonderful time last year that we decided to make this an annual event. Each family will have a private room with 2 double beds and a bathroom. (Handicap accessible room available). You'll have plenty of free time to spend with your family and friends, but we're also planning some great group activities to help deepen our relationships and our faith. Cost will be $200 per room, plus $48 per person for meals (children 3 and under eat free). If you would like to come, but cost is an issue, please contact Ed Chung.
SOS Food Pantry 
Every 1st Sunday of the month bring non-perishable foods for families in need. Contact Lou Ann Doub, 488-3919, or Gerlinde Lott, 486-8607.
Any time, bring in your favorite brands of mac and cheese, baked beans, tuna, peanut butter and jelly, etc. and put in the SOS bin at the North entrance of the church.
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