The Covenant Courier “A caring and vital people of God” Volume XXXVI Issue No. 38 October 22, 2014 Kingdomtide Taizé Sung Prayer Service This Sunday, October 26— 26—7 p.m. The Courier is published weekly by Covenant Presbyterian Church 4600 48th Street at Salem Lubbock, TX 79414 www.covenantpresbylbk.org Phone: 806-792-6124 COVENANT STAFF PASTOR: Davis Borden Price davis.price@covenantpresbylbk.org ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY AND NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Cathy Ballenger cab@covenantpresbylbk.org MUSIC DIRECTOR Jeff Delman Jeffreydelman@gmail.com ORGANIST: This meditative worship opportunity is resplendently decorated with beautiful candles and led with introspective musical settings that are easy to learn and sing. Various instruments accompany the singing in numerous combinations, creating a sensitive and supportive worship atmosphere. Come and worship! This service is open to all, and is popular in our Lubbock Community. You are encouraged to invite friends. The Worship Committee invites you to share in this deeply moving way to meditate and praise God. A labyrinth facilitator will be available at 6 p.m. and a reception follows the service. Childcare will be available for infants and toddlers. Brenda Ford brenda.ford@rocketmail.com ren d a Ford LOOKING AHEAD AT COVENANT Sunday, October 26 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Church school classes 11:00 a.m. Lord’s Day Worship 12:15 p.m. New Member Reception 7:00 p.m. Taizé Sung Prayer Monday, October 27 5:45 p.m. Covenant yoga Tuesday, October 28 6:00 p.m. Cursillo Renewal 7:00 p.m. Scripture Reading 8:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Wednesday, October 29 6:45 p.m. Covenant Choir rehearsal Friday, October 31 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Trunk ‘n Treat! Sunday, November 2 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Church school classes 11:00 a.m. Lord’s Day Worship Coming next week! Sign up NOW! ‘n Friday, October 31 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Halloween falls on a Friday! Come with your decorated car trunk and hand out your candy in the Covenant parking lot instead of your home! At least ten cars need to sign up for the Trunk ‘n Treat to happen. Look for the signup sheet on the bulletin board! Eight cars are signed up so far but we need a few more!! Sponsored by the Outreach Committee ANNUAL WTOS FUNDRAISER Covenant Presbyterian Church is one of the founders of West Texas Organizing Strategy. Since 1999 when the organizing committee was founded, WTOS has worked hard to improve the lives of families in our city and the state. Through faith and action we are making a difference by addressing social justice issues that affect our church families and the community where we live. The annual fundraiser for the WTOS Community Sourcebook and Reference Guide begins this week. There are two ways to help: 1. Donate funds toward the $1,500 goal for a 1/4 page Covenant ad. This is a way for the church to be intentionally visible in Lubbock. All of us together can make this easily doable. Make checks payable to Covenant Presbyterian with a memo of “WTOS ad.” 2. Buy an ad for your own business. The cost is tax deductible as an adver tising expense. Make checks payable to WTOS with a memo of “ad book.” Gifts should go to the church office or be placed in the offering plate. Deadline for all contributions is November 10th. Thank You for supporting our mission work at Covenant. For more information contact Janet, Tavita, Ed, Yvonne, Gayle or Sally. By Janet Price OUR TURN AT FAMILY PROMISE Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, November 11, 12 & 13 Covenant’s next turn for Family Promise, the homeless family support network, is Tuesday – Thursday, November 11, 12 & 13. The Family Promise guests -- parents and children -- are temporarily without shelter and working to regain self-sufficiency. Signup sheets are available on the hall bulletin board. Questions? Ask Ed George, Covenant’s coordinator for Family Promise. ♦ Serve as an overnight host ♦ Provide breakfast items ♦ Provide an evening meal or portions of it ♦ Serve as an evening host 2014 Peacemaking Offering Received to date: $1,218 It’s not too late to give to this annual PC (USA) offering for peacemaking ministries and efforts of local congregations and the General Assembly. ⇒ 25% will be retained by Covenant and given to the Border Crisis through Presbyterian Disaster Relief ⇒ 75% will go to the General Assembly Make checks payable to Covenant Presbyterian and mark the memo line with “Peacemaking.” There are envelopes in the pews for one more week. OUR MEMBERS OUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL NOVEMBER CIRCLE MEETINGS NIGHT CIRCLE Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m. at the home of Nadine B. Building Dreams A Festival of Hope Fundraiser for Family Promise Thursday, November 13th 6:30 p.m. Monterey Church of Christ MORNING CIRCLE Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. at the church with Dawn Kingsbery as hostess All women are invited to attend either circle for this time of bible study and fellowship. 6111 82nd St Gala event consists of a silent auction featuring a number of interesting and unique items, a delightful dinner, a special program, and the opportunity to make a financial contribution/pledge to Family Promise. Tickets are $50 per person. Confirm your attendance by reserving your ticket by Thursday, October 30th by calling 744-5035. COVENANT YOGA EVERY MONDAY A joyful Divine union of God within and God above For all ages, genders and body types. Non competitive, non judgmental. Challenge yourself! Ginger Hurley leads this class for Covenant members each Monday evening at 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the Sunroom. It is for all ages, genders and body types and is non-competitive, non-judgmental! COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4600 48th Street at Salem Lubbock, TX 79414-3567 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 176 LUBBOCK, TEXAS Next Deadline: Tues., October 28, 2014 New member reception after worship Taizé Sung Prayer Service this Sunday Trunk ‘n Treat is approaching! Stewardship Sunday is November 9 Our turn for Family Promise is approaching! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Search: Covenant Presbyterian Lubbock THIS SUNDAY AT COVENANT: OCTOBER 26, 2014 NINTH LORD’S DAY OF KINGDOMTIDE 11:00 AM. LORD’S DAY WORSHIP SCRIPTURES Old Testament Lesson From the Psalter Epistle Lesson Gospel Lesson Deuteronomy 34.1-12 Psalm 90 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Matthew 22.34-46 SERMON: “Re-forming Tradition and Scripture Through Love This Sunday after worship Stay and welcome the newest members to our Covenant Household! Sunday’s flowers will be given to the Glory of God by Mary Margaret Ramsey and in memory of Oliver Ramsey. ANTHEM: “Jubilate” - Curry The Covenant Choir with Tyler Reed, trumpet OFFERTORY: Tyler Reed, trumpet Layleader: Cecilia George Greeters: Lynn Morris and Peggy Hay October Usher Captain: Gayle Modrall Stewardship 2015 On Sunday, November 9, plan to stay after worship for a soup luncheon, provided by the Fellowship Committee, and hear about the 2015 Challenge Budget. Pledge packets and other information will be handed out on this Sunday.