Worship in July 2009

Our Summer Sermon Series on Receiving the Spirit ~ Embracing our Gifts continues with:

 

July 5:              “Perceiving What God Has Prepared,” Pastor Emeritus, The Reverend Bill King will be

                         recognizing the 500th Anniversary of John Calvin’s birth [July 10] in a sermon

                         “Reformation of a Catholic, Humanist Lawyer” The text will be Matthew 9:9-13.

 

July 12:            Bring A Friend Sundae ~ Sharing and Celebrating Church. The Inreach Council with Pastor

                         Lin Grace Rohr will be guiding us in sharing and celebrating the journey of Covenant

                         Church for the past 55 years. The text will be Romans 12:9-17

 

July 19:            The Reverend Nancy Enderle will be sharing with us from I Corinthians 8:1-13, her focus

                         will be on verse 8:1c “Knowledge puffs up but love builds up.”

 

July 26:            Pastor Lin Grace Rohr will share with us from I Corinthians 10:1-13; verse 13 says, “…God

                         will not allow you to be tested beyond your strength…” The sermon title is “Tests, Trials

                         and Temptations ~ A Message of Hope”

 

Church Office Closed - Monday, July 6

The church office will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, July 6th.

 

Pastor Lin on Vacation July 18 - 24

The Rev. Nancy Enderle will be available in case of pastoral emergencies. You can contact the church office or Nancy at 442-6721.

 

“No Parking”

A reminder from the Building & Grounds Committee - the north driveway, along the Christian education wing, is now posted as a fire lane and, therefore, is a “no parking” area.  Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

Guatemala Trip Meeting on June 29

A meeting of Covenant’s Guatemala team is scheduled for Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm regarding the January 2010 trip.  This will be an important planning meeting, so please try to attend.

 

Wednesday Evening Yoga Class

Next 8-week session begins July 8 - August 26 at 7:30pm

$40/per person or drop-in fee per class of $7/per person

Yoga offers benefits of personal meditation, stretching and flexibility, relaxation and sleep, core muscle strengthening and appreciation for God’s gift of our bodies. Gary has been teaching yoga to all ages for 10 years at the YMCA and several Madison churches including Covenant. Please contact Mary Ircink, Parish Nurse at 233-6297 x22 with any questions.

 

Next Blood Pressure Screenings - Sunday July 12

 

A Call for Volunteers: August 2009 Meals on Wheels Delivery

Covenant Church provides volunteers for Meals on Wheels Sunday deliveries in February and August of each year. Meals are picked up at 11:00am at Oakwood and then delivered, taking approximately 1.5 hr.  The Christian Service Committee is looking for volunteers to cover three routes the five Sundays in August (2,9,16,23 & 30), a minimum of 15 groups of volunteers (usually 2 individuals per group). If you are interested and can help with this ministry contact Kathy Schlimgen.