2014-07-20 - Covenant Presbyterian Church

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Come and See, Grow and Share!
THE COVENANTER
JULY 20, 2014
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Fellows hip at Covenant
This year's Covenant Coffee House
will be held on Wednesday evening
July 23rd at 7 pm. Dust off those tap
shoes, polish those jokes, warm up
your voices and tune your instruments - we would love
to see your performance that evening! Questions?
Susan Parish (706-850-0835) or Luanne Rigsby (706-7691066). Signup sheet is on the bulletin board! If you
don’t like driving in the dark that is no problem, just let
Susan Parish know and transportation will be provided.
Planning for
Covenant’s Jubilee Celebration
has begun.
We are in need of artists, graphic artists, videographers,
wordsmiths and creative folks to help design a logo to be
used for the celebration. Please contact:
Susan Parish [email protected]
Remember the Lunch Bunch meets monthly at
Sue Rathbun [email protected]
DePalma’s eastside on final Tuesdays.
or DeLynda Tweedell at [email protected]
So join us Tuesday, July 29th at 11:30am.
for an opportunity to express your
Good food and fun! Separate checks!
creative love of Covenant!
Meet you there!
COVENANT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1065 Gaines School Road
Covenant Breakfast Club at Cracker Barrel on
Athens, Georgia 30605
706-548-2756 or 706-613-2344
www.covpresathens.org
[email protected]
Epps Bridge Road, Monday, July 21st at 8:00am
Good food and good conversation among friends! All are welcome!
REMEMBER
Jose and Assbelli Torres in prayer following the tragic death of Jose’s brother
Moi this past Saturday, July 12th. Moi Torres apparently was shot during an argument at a hotel in San Antonio.
Longtime friends of Covenant, Jose and Assbelli currently are living in Chicago, where Jose works as a hospital
chaplain and Assbelli is pursuing an MBA in international business; Justin Van Wicklen, Adam Brooks, Andrew Mote,
& Micah Shannon at the PCUSA Middler Youth Conference July 23-26 in Maryville, TN; Bobbie Lindstrom, now at
home with evening support for Bill as caregiver; a new visitor to Covenant, Cherry Granrose & family, with the birth
of a grandchild and a great-grandchild; the Rentz family’s neighbors, with the birth of triplets; Sarah Lamb’s friend
Katrina, with leukemia; Nancy Courtenay, injuring her kneecap after a fall, undergoing tests; former Covenanters,
Charles Campbell & family, in the death of his mother Wanda July 14; Jim Anderson & family, in the death of his wife
Laurie on July 8, and a memorial service at Covenant this Wed. July 23 at 12 noon; Pam & Bruce Butts’ daughter-inlaw Ginger, following a liver transplant July 6 at Emory, and husband Chris, facing a second procedure after his recent gallbladder removal; Jean Gibson at Talmadge Terrace; and Harold Williams in Atlanta.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
July 21
July 22
July 23
July 24
July 25
July 26
July 27
Psalm 105:1-6
Psalm 106:1-8
Genesis 29:1-14
Genesis 29:15-20
Romans 8:18-25
Romans 8:26-27, 31-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
C E C O R N E R— The purpose of Christian Education at Covenant Presbyterian Church is to
nurture our discipleship, build our spirit of community and cultivate clarity of thought about our faith.
There is a new section added to the CE Corner called "Have you ever wondered....." The purpose of this new section is
to provide information about the various CE programs here at Covenant and to give everyone an opportunity to ask
questions. So, if you have a, "I have always wondered what...." type of question about any of the CE programs here at
Covenant, we invite you to write down your question and place it in the "CE Box" in the gathering area.
Have you ever wondered.......
Why is Rally Day called...... Rally Day.
Well- according to the dictionary- Rally means "coming together for
a shared purpose."
Rally Day at Covenant has long meant the coming together for the
beginning of a new year.... New Church School Classes, new Adult
classes, and the beginning of various youth programs like Covenant
Connection on Wednesday nights and youth group on Sunday evenings. So come to Rally Day on August 24th. This year we will have
a breakfast at 9:30 followed by an energetic and uplifting program to
introduce everyone to the upcoming programs. See you there!!
The office of Northeast Georgia Presbytery has moved! With 2 positions
resigned and the housing of our Resource Center spread out into several congregations, a smaller space was found in Bogart, off Cleveland Road near the
mall. Stop by and visit! 186 Ben Burton Circle, Ste.100, Bogart, Ga. 30622
Jubilee Partners is looking for a low miles, reliable, Nissan,
Honda or Toyota minivan that could serve us well for several years
ahead. We rely on minivans to transport families to medical appointments, back and forth to
Atlanta and for staff trips and use. Perhaps there may be someone looking to sell or donate
such a machine. If so please have them contact Sue at [email protected].
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Georgia Food Bank Association NO KID HUNGRY
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM!
Beginning in June, parents looking for a free summer lunch for
their children ages 2 thru 18 have an easy way to find a location
near them. Text “FOODGA” to 877-877 and enter address
when prompted or call 2-1-1, United Way’s helpline for information and site locations.
Summer Meal Program Details:
 Meals ar e FREE to childr en ages 2 thr u 18
 FREE summer meals follow USDA nutr ition guidelines
 There ar e mor e than 2,500 summer meals sites statewide
 Many sites offer educational and r ecr eational activities
 Registration is not r equir ed. Par ents ar e encour aged to
simply bring their child(ren) to a summer meals site in their
community.
For more info go to www.georgiafoodbankassociation.org
Ready for a change of pace? Plan to stay after the
10am worship service for light refreshments and
great conversations with your Covenant family.
There is a Summer Punch & Cookies sign up sheet
in the hallway for those who would like to provide refreshments during the summer!
July 27th and August 10th still available.
Travelling this s ummer? ?
Don't forget the Interfaith Hospitality
Network!
P lease bring back any hotel bar soap
that you don't use during your stay
away from home. We are a bit past
S pring cleaning but think of IHN before you get rid of any
hand towels or twin (single) bedding, both flat and fitted
sheets and pillow cases. These are all items that we provide our overnight guests and then we launder and store
the linens for the next rotation. There is a box at church
for the items marked IHN. Thank you all and happy travels!
The Athens Mothers' Center
collects food on a monthly basis
for Food 2 Kids.
The Athens Mothers' Center
collects food on a monthly basis
for Food 2 Kids. Food 2 Kids is a program
run by the Food Bank of Northeast
Georgia aimed at closing the hunger gap
for needy schoolchildren in northeast
Georgia. Food 2 Kids provides free sacks
of food to students in Clarke, Barrow,
Jackson, Oglethorpe, Madison, Banks,
Rabun, Habersham and Stephens County
who are at risk of going hungry over the
weekend. For the summer months, we
are collecting basic school supplies.
This includes, but is not limited to,
notebooks, folders, loose leaf paper,
pencils, scissors, glue, crayons, and
markers. The collection container can be
found in the hallway outside the church
office. Thank you for your generous
donations!
This summer, don't just beat the heat, beat poverty!
This July, YOU can serve as an extension of The Ark!
During the summer months our neighbors need your help
more than ever as they face increasing utility costs,
child care and food costs. With other agencies already
running out of money, the forecast for assistance needed
this summer is heating up! Please consider donating this month to Christmas in July.
Visit www.athensark.org and click on Donate Now. Donations of any size are helpful;
every little bit makes a difference!
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Covenant’s small group Circle of Friends asks for your assistance to the Athens
Area Emergency Food Bank for JULY by donating these items:
canned pasta (ie: spaghetti-O’s, Ravioli) Spaghetti Sauce, and Hamburger Helper
or the like, and muffin mix.
Thank you Covenant and may we all have enough!
Covenant “grows” mealy bugs to feed
her birds?
Calling All Leaders! Please turn in to the
church office or email to
[email protected]
your new information for the teams or
programs you lead so that we may have everything included in the publication of our
Fall Brochure by August 1st.
DOUBLE HITS! Part A and Part B share a word.
What is it?
1. Money maker; Breath guard: _ _ _ _
2. Proof it’s yours; action: _ _ _ _
706-548-2756.
Knitters & Knotters
continue to meet through the summer!
So come and enjoy good fellowship and
knitting and knotting. Next meeting
Thursday, July 24th at 2:00pm. See Pat
Tinga for more information.
What is it?
1. Mint
2. Deed
3. Perk
Who’s Who at Covenant? Who at
First Grade Breakfast
August 17, 2014 at 8:30am
All rising First Graders &
Parents take this opportunity to
learn how to make Worship more
meaningful for your first grader.
During Worship the First Graders will be introduced,
welcomed and presented with a Presbyterian
Hymnal. Please RSVP by August 6th to
[email protected]
or
3. How to brew joe: plus point: _ _ _ _
YOGA CLASSES RETURN
IN AUGUST! More Info to follow...
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HAVE YOU NOTICED….
The Covenant sign in the front and the beautiful flowers and plants along the walk
way to the entrance????
A big THANK YOU goes to the Building & Grounds Ministry Team and the Athens Mothers
Center for all their hard work planting beautiful flowers and plants and painting the
signs out front. It is beautiful!!!
Meals are needed for Jim Anderson. Jim will have family visiting some during the next
several weeks. If you would like to sign up you can access the meal schedule by visiting
TakeThemAMeal.com and locating the schedule by recipient last name (anderson)
and password (anderson). Please give Jim a call 706-546-5625 on the day before to see
if he has company. Thank you for all that you have done to help the Andersons!
PRAISE BAND REHEARSAL
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 22, 7:00pm
As the Body of Christ, united in faith and
hungering for God’s realm of shalom, we are
called to build up one another through prayer.
The Spiritual Formation and Discernment Ministry Team invites you and your congregation to
participate in this essential act of discipleship on
a regular basis. May we experience the outpouring and fruit of the Holy Spirit in our life
together in Christ. Please pray for the
Covenant Augusta Church and Spirit Formation
and Discernment Ministry Team.
REGISTRATION FORMS IN GATHERING ROOM!
-COVENANT YOUTH NEWS—
A group of three boys from the Middle School Youth Group will be attending the Middle School
Conference at Maryville College in Tennessee, July 23rd - 27th. This is the first time Covenant has taken
youth to this conference and we are very excited!"
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In Memory
With thanksgiving to God we celebrate the life of Laurie Anderson, who died on July 8,
2014. Her memorial service will be held at Covenant this Wednesday, July 23, at 12:00
noon. All are welcome.
Laurie was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on April 9, 1945, where her father was a businessman in plastics,
yet also loved to farm, growing peaches & grapes for Welch’s. She earned a degree in English from Kalamazoo College, with foreign study in Germany, and also did graduate work at the University of MI and UGA.
Before working for the Madison Board of Education in WI Laurie had taught secondary English in both MI and
WI.
On a trans-Atlantic ocean liner Laurie met Jim her husband of 46 years. They moved to Athens in the
late 70's and joined Covenant in 1986 where she was active in Presbyterian Women and Church School teaching High School youth and leading Challenge for elementary children on Sunday afternoon. As an
ordained Elder, Laurie chaired both the Outreach and Witness Teams, serving the community and the world.
Laurie and Jim were supportive of Jubilee Partners from its very beginnings. Working with Northeast GA
Presbytery, Laurie was also part of their Justice & Peacemaking Action Team and was especially passionate
about a just peace in Palestine. Jim and Laurie enjoyed full participation in the life of the congregation, here almost every time the doors were open, and were faithful members of The Journey Class.
Laurie worked fervently to support children, animals, and oppressed people everywhere. She
developed a statewide federally-funded program in ND to promote equal opportunities in education. She was
co-president of Resolve Atlanta, Board Chair of All God’s Children in Athens, and chaired the Citizen
Review Panel in the Athens Juvenile Court to review cases of neglected and abused children in foster care.
She also founded and directed the Attachment Network of GA to establish a network of trained therapists to
help adopted children in GA develop strong bonds with their adoptive families.
Laurie was more than experienced with medical care lifelong, having about 8 major surgeries, yet
never defeated by them. She was tough and resilient, assertive yet loving, generous and strong in her
faith, joyful in the face of despair - and she will be fondly remembered for her great spirit and big
heart, always helping the underdog and righting injustice. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating
to Covenant Presbyterian Church for a special fund in loving memory of Laurie Anderson, to be used for the
Witness Team’s Mission Trip Fund.
The congregation extends its care & sympathy to Laurie’s husband Jim; their son Byron (Nikki) and
granddaughters Elizabeth, Victoria, and Isabella of NV; to her brother Bob (Cheryl) and niece Kristen of
ID; and to her sister-in-law Carol Anderson (Archer Christian) of MI. We give thanks to God for the gift
Laurie was to us and all in her that was good and kind.
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Building Relationships and Support- a Covenant women's fellowship group. This fellowship, started
as a mothers of young children prayer group that met on Saturday mornings, has transformed into a
women's group now meeting the last Friday of the month.
Abby and Nicole will be hosting BRAS on July 25 at 5:30 pm. Their address is: 1081 Ruby Way,
Bogart Ga 30622. north of Hwy 78, near Pete Dickens Road & Sunstone (which is past Keeneland)
Emails: [email protected], [email protected] for directions.
Please also bring your beverage of choice and you may also bring food items to share.
If you have any questions and would like to learn more about this group, please feel free to contact
Susan Harper, Sue Rathbun or Bert Ballard-Myer. All women are welcome!
Who’s Who: Catharine
Tyson – who recently
shared some with
Caren Snook!
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF ELDER!
The Nominating Committee is charged to nominate four persons for the office of
elder to serve on the Session for a three year term. Please make known to the committee persons you want to be considered. You are encouraged to seek permission
from those persons whom you suggest to the committee. In this way everyone is
more deeply involved in the election process. Please find the nomination forms in
your mailbox. You may leave them in the drop box in the gathering room.
ONLINE READERS:
IHN of Athens needs 2-3 volunteers to help move
bedroom furniture to IHNA storage unit.
Date: Satur day, J uly 19th
Time: Mor ning
Location: IHNA Day Center , 393-1 W. Hancock Avenue
Contact: Kendall Wienber g at [email protected] if you can help.
TerraCycle Statistics
Since Covenant joined TerraCycle in March 2012, we have shipped more
than 500 pounds of plastic packaging materials which otherwise would have
ended up in local landfills. All of this stuff has been recycled in the U.S., which
has created jobs for Americans.
Also since March 2012, we have earned $245.69. In January 2013, we spent $16.02 for a
second set of plastic drawers for collecting the recyclables. Since then, we have spent a total of
$92.69 for postage to mail 4 boxes of liner bags from cereal bags. (See last week's Covenanter for
an explanation of this expense.) This leaves a balance of $136.98. Since we requested the most
recent check from TerraCycle in April, we have earned an additional $42.10. Another box of cereal
bags will be shipped soon.
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The Green Dream Team
WEEK OF July 20, 2014 SUNDAY 10:00am Worship
1:30pm Catedral de Fe
MONDAY— OFFICE CLOSED
8am Covenant Breakfast Club at Cracker Barrel
TUESDAY– Jana & Vera arrive from Olomouc
9:30am Athens Mothers’ Center
7pm Praise Band Rehearsals
7pm Catedral de Fe
8pm New Freedom Group
WEEK OF July 27, 2014 SUNDAY 10:00am Worship
1:30pm Catedral de Fe
MONDAY— OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY–
9:30am Athens Mothers’ Center
11:30am Lunch Bunch at DePalma’s Eastside
7pm Catedral de Fe
WEDNESDAY—
12 noon Memorial Service for Laurie Anderson
7pm Covenant Coffee House
Middle School Conference thru 7/26 in Maryville, TN
8pm New Freedom Group
THURSDAY—
2pm Knitters & Knotters
8pm Happy Squares in Fellowship Hall
2pm Knitters & Knotters
FRIDAY—
9:30am Athens Mothers’ Center
5:30pm
7:30pm Catedral de Fe
8:00pm New Freedom
9:30am Athens Mothers’ Center
THURSDAY—
FRIDAY—
7:30pm Catedral de Fe
8:00pm New Freedom
SATURDAY–
SATURDAY–
Fellowship Hall Cleaned
Fellowship Hall Cleaned
WORSHIP—July 20, 2014
WORSHIP—July 27, 2014
10:00am
10:00am
Readers: Jason Green
Readers: Colleen Cook
Ushers:
Ushers:
Greeters: Missy Green & Family
Greeters: Bert Ballard-Myer, Allisyn & Ross Johnson
Piano: Marcia Verbrugge
Piano: Betsy Burmeister
Counters: Sue Loegel & Paige Campbell
Counters: Bill Barstow & Randy Parish
Flowers: Juergen Wiegel
Flowers: Juergen Wiegel
Plant Care: Frank Allen
Plant Care: Frank Allen
Open the Building: Alan Edwards
Open the Building: Jim Bowden
Close the Building: Paul Brooks
Close the Building: Alex Clark
Grounds Steward: Hank Tweedell ( July 21-27)
Grounds Steward: John Chamblee ( July 28 thru Aug 03)
Nursery/Super:
Nursery/Super:
10:00am—Valerie Maples
10:00am—Susan Harper
Birth—Walking: Valerie Maples
Birth—Walking: Susan Harper
Walking—5 years old: Hanna & Gabe Harper, Brian Herndon
Walking—5 years old: Barbara Parker, Ben Foutz,
Lindsey Bowden
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