Covenant Presbyterian Church

**Christ's Word to His Church Today**
*The Letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation*

SPECIAL MUSIC THIS SUNDAY – IN MEMORY OF RON SWOR
Covenant member, Ron Swor, died on August 28, 2024. Music was an important part of Ron’s life, and he composed both sacred and secular music. It is an honor to present some of his sacred music in our worship service.

WELCOME BACK DON and MARY!
We welcome Pastor Don and Mary Esa back to Covenant following their study leave. We hope you had a great trip and we look forward to hearing about your travels.

The Apostle Paul, the prolific writer of many New Testament books, was the most prominent missionary in the early Christian Church. In September, Pastor Don and Mary Esa visited many of the sites associated with Paul’s journeys including ancient churches in Greece and Turkey. Pastor Don has assembled a website album of pictures from this trip. Use the link below.

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBJqru

Thank you to our guest pastor, the Rev. Dr. Iain Inglis who was with us on Sunday, September 15 and Sunday, September 22. We are always blessed by his sermons.

NEW SERMON SERIES
Pastor Don Esa began a new sermon series on September 8th.

Christ's Word to His Church Today, The Letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation.

Make plans to attend this series and invite a friend to join us.

NEWCOMERS BRIEFINGS

Are you relatively new at Covenant Presbyterian? You are invited to join Pastor Don Esa (his wife Mary, and several of our elders) at two Newcomers Briefings on Sundays, October 6 and 13, 9:45 a.m., in the Conference Room off the kitchen area. This will be an opportunity to become acquainted with each other and learn more about the background and ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church. We’ll discuss how Presbyterian churches fit into the spectrum of the wider Christian Church, Covenant’s history, our core beliefs, how we govern ourselves, and much more. Those who are interested in uniting with Covenant will be given that opportunity when we receive new members in the worship service on Sunday, October 27. Please join us for this time of fellowship and learning.

FAMILY PROMISE

We hosted Family Promise Sunday, September 22-29. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to provide meals, stay as overnight hosts, or do laundry. We couldn't do it without each one of you.

Provided meals:: Janice Brown, Casa Conexion/Elda Galvan, Mary Esa, Cathy Farmer, Steve & Brenda Krueger, Bobbie McCurry, Doug & Paula Roberts,

Overnight hosts: Bob Foster, Frank Graham, Karen Humphreys, Steve & Brenda Krueger, Gail Parks, Doug & Paula Roberts, Lou Taylor, Cathy Walker

Especially, thank you to Brenda Krueger or Cathy Walker.

Covenant hosted Family Promise the week of August 11-18. A special thank you to those who have volunteered to provide meals and to serve as overnight hosts. We are sure they enjoyed the newly remodeled Family Promise rooms. A special heartfelt thanks goes to Brenda Krueger for her tireless, loving commitment to this mission. Yay, Brenda!

Sunday August 11, Louise Sterling, Family Promise Case Manager visited and spoke at Covenant. She said in 10 years 189 homeless families with children in transition have been served. This is community coming together. Covenant’s support is a huge presence, providing lodging, three meals a day and caring hospitality. Covenant is amazing! Thank you for your love. Thank you for your service! Yay you! For more information: http://www.familypromisecobbcounty.org

Thank you to volunteers unloading and making beds, **George and Lou Taylor, Art Guilfoil, Dave and Toni Rosenberg, Brenda and Steve Krueger** **and Velma Laughlin.**

Our **Family Promise rooms** have had a makeover and they look marvelous.
A big thank you to **Ken Dixon, Art Guilfoil, Stewart Holt, Bruce Kapperman, Thomas Kapperman, Steve & Brenda Krueger, Dave & Toni Rosenberg, and Cathy Walker.**

MUST SUMMER LUNCHES
Covenant once again participated in the MUST Summer Lunch program. We met in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, July 19, beginning at 10:00 a.m. to help prepare lunches for children who may have no lunch provided during the summer months. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped us with this important ministry!

COVENANT’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
We will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Covenant Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 13. A luncheon will follow worship.

A FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON-so much fun!
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Our Fellowship Luncheon cooks: Ken & Ida Dixon, Brenda Krueger, Pam Kapperman,
Gail Parks, and Cathy Walker.

Our sanctuary flowers for Sunday, September 15, were given by Debra Truitt to the glory of God in memory of her husband, Paul Truitt.

COVENANT’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
We will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Covenant Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 13. A luncheon will follow worship. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this special occasion.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT COVENANT
Sunday, October 6 – WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
Sunday, October 13 – 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 20 – KIRKING OF THE TARTAN-

Every year the Kirking of the Tartan reminds us of our Presbyterian Heritage and the Reformed faith that we inherited from our Scottish forbearers and share with so many people around the world. Our 2024 Celebration will be held on at 11:00 a.m., complete with bagpiper and the procession of the tartans.

More information can be found under tab “About Us”, page “History”

You are invited to join us for worship on Sundays at 11:00, either in person or virtually.

Covenant Presbyterian Church
2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 422-5130 www.covepres.com

Connecting @ Covenant Presbyterian Church

21th Sunday after Pentecost

Happy 60th Anniversary!

October 13, 2024, 11:00 p.m.

RESPONSIVE SCRIPTURE LESSON

Larry Creswell, liturgist

John 8:28-32; 14:6 NRSV

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON

Revelation 2:12-17

SERMON

Dr. Don Esa, Pastor

Pergamum: When Truth Is Under Attack

“I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name… But…you have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam…” (Revelation 2:13a; 14a).

We continue to *welcome our Pastor, Dr. Don Esa and his wife, Mary as they join us at Covenant. We are delighted and grateful that you are with us at Covenant Presbyterian Church!*

Covenant's Annual Meeting of the Congregation was held on April 14, 2024 at the end of the worship service. In case you weren't able to join us on that day, we wanted to make you aware of very exciting news.
The Session has executed a contract with Don Esa as our pastor effective May 1, 2024. This contract will be renewed annually and it is our hope that Don will be with us for many years.

Pastor Don Esa and his wife, Mary, visited their daughter and son-in-law in California and met their new granddaughter. From what we hear, Grandpa got the first smile from Isabella! We are so happy you had a wonderful trip. You were missed!!

The **Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study** lead by **Loretta Inglis,** meets each Sunday at 9:45 in **Room 1**. All are truly welcome as we gather to glorify God through fellowship with one another and to study God's Word.

ADULT SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Sunday October 6, 2024

Sunday's lesson takes us back to Mark 6, the Feeding of the 5000 and Jesus Walks on Water. Both familiar to us so hopefully we can take a little deeper look at these miracles.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Loretta

ENJOY OUR SPECIAL MUSIC!

Invite friends and neighbors to join us for these special worship services

with The Chancel Choir under Director, Joyce Carr.

OUR GUEST ORGANIST ON SUNDAY
Covenant warmly welcomed John Delk, as our guest organist/pianist on Sunday, September 15. John has worked at Alpharetta Methodist Church for 25 years and has taken a Sunday off from his church to play for us on Sunday so that Joyce Carr can be away to celebrate her son's wedding engagement.

**Thanks to Rev. Dr. Iain Inglis, Chancel Choir and organist/pianist, John Delk Sunday, September15th.**

It’s so good to see Doug Roberts back in the choir loft. We missed him. We are grateful to our Chancel Choir members who supported Doug Roberts. We are blessed by our beautiful Chancel Choir and Choir Director, Joyce Carr.

CIRCLE MEETINGS: meetings have resumed after time off in the Summer.

FAITH CIRCLE will meet Tuesday, October 1.

We’ll meet as usual in the Fellowship Hall, aka The Kitchen at 10:00. We’ll have 30 minutes of business and 30 minutes for our lesson. I hope all of you have your Our Daily Bread and bring it to the meeting. If you can stay a little longer to visit, bring your lunch and drink. I look forward to joining all of you as Faith Sisters in Christ!

Faithfully yours,

Carole

FAITH CIRCLE met on Tuesday, May 21st, at Becky Evatt’s beautiful home for a “Pretty in Pink” birthday party! Becky and Deb Truitt have May birthdays.

In our Faith Circle, we’ve had so much fun and many blessed years together with Carole Brown as our friend and leader.

JOY CIRCLE
Joy Circle will meet on Wednesday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lower Room. If you need a book, please see Frances Rindt.

**We enjoy wonderful fellowship as we study “Women of the Bible”.**

Dear friends,

“Ladies Bible Study will meet on October 16 at 10:30-12:00 in Room 1. We will continue our lesson series on Women of the Bible, studying Miriam of the Old Testament. All women, members or visitors, are welcome. Bring your Bibles and join us for a time of study, prayer, and fellowship.”

Blessings in Christ,
Judy

Ladies Bible Study is led by Judy Davis and has a 42 year history at Covenant as a study, prayer, and fellowship group. Our regular meeting time is the third Wednesday of each month. All women are welcome, both members and visitors. Please bring your Bible and join us for a time of sharing our blessings, prayer concerns, and Bible study as we grow in Christ.

Aloha to Aging:

October 2024

Family Caregiver Support Group

Are you a caregiver for family, partner or a friend? We offer a healthy, safe space to process and discuss the myriad mix of emotions and decisions we experience as either a local or long distance caregiver.

Care provided while we meet, must RSVP in advance for care www.alohatoaging.org

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

THE SHEPHERDING COMMITTEE has made available an informal pictorial directory of our congregation. Thank you to Pat Burgess and The Shepherding Committee for undertaking this project. We are excited to get our new directories!

HANDY HELPERS ARE HERE TO HELP!
Be thinking about cleanups, other household chores and repairs. Covenant’s Handy Helpers can tackle most any job around your home and if you have a big job, we can help you find a Contractor and make sure it gets done. Call Robyn at the Church Office, or Steve Krueger 770-591-3852.