“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…” (Isaiah 66:13a).
Covenant Presbyterian Church, since its beginnings in 1964, has been committed to relevant inspirational worship, active Christ centered missions and growing in our love of one another, our community and our world. We are a friendly, generous community that welcomes all persons seeking to follow Jesus Christ. Our life together is strengthened by worship and study, enriched by our relationships with one another and the community around us and challenged as we seek to walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ. Come and join with us as we seek to live faithful and Christ centered lives as we serve others in our community and world.
CONNECTING @ COVENANT Presbyterian Church
Sunday May 12, 2024
Seventh Sunday of Easter, 11:00 p.m.
It was a joy to celebrate our moms Sunday, May 12, on Mother’s Day with red and white carnations.
Easter Lilies decorated our sanctuary on Sunday, March 31 given in honor or memory of our loved ones.
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
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 12, 2024, 11:00 p.m.
RESPONSIVE SCRIPTURE LESSON
Psalm 131 NRSV
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Isaiah 49:13-15; 66:13a NRSV
SERMON
“Mother” — What It Says About God
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you…” (Isaiah 66:13a).
SERMON COPIES AVAILABLE
If you are interested in printed copies of Don’s previous sermons, they will be available in the narthex.
Pentecost Sunday is May 19.
Wear something red to church on May 19!
We will have a special collection for Pentecost. A gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and address the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. The remaining 60% is used to support children-at-risk, youth, and young adults through ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
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!!
It’s wonderful to learn and share.
ADULT SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
The Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study meets each Sunday at 9:45 in Room 1. All are invited to join us as we study Hosea, the first of the twelve minor prophets in the Bible. We are grateful to our teacher, Brian Rindt as we study Hosea chapters 5 and 6. All are truly welcome as we gather to glorify God through fellowship with one another and to study God's Word.
get ready for Special Music!
Invite friends and neighbors to join us for these special worship services
ENJOY OUR SPECIAL MUSIC!
The Chancel Choir with Director, Joyce Carr.
We are grateful to our guest musician: David Cotey of First Baptist Church of Marietta, where he serves on the Organist Team (4 organists who play for services on a rotational basis).
We are blessed by our beautiful Chancel Choir and Choir Director, Joyce Carr.
MAY CIRCLE MEETINGS:
FAITH CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, May 21st, at the church at 10:45 to carpool Becky Evatt’s beautiful home. Please note date and time change this month.
JOY CIRCLE
Joy Circle will meet on Wednesday, May 1st, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lower Room. Our last lesson will be Chapter 22.
We enjoy wonderful fellowship as we study “Women of the Bible”.
The Ladies’ Bible Study will meet on May 15, 2024 from 10:30 to 12:00 in Room 1 of the Educational Building. We are continuing our study of Women of the Bible with Lesson 11—on Mary Magdalene and Others: Women Disciples. Luke 8:1-3; Matthew 27:56; Mark 15:40; John 19:23-25; Matthew 27:61; Mark 15:47; Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-9; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18. . 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:
May 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
AHADI FOUNDATION
For those unfamiliar with Ahadi, it became a mission of Covenant after Gladys Muchoki and her husband, Daniel Thuo, became members of our church in 2013. When Gladys and Daniel returned to Kenya in 2019, Covenant has supported the Ahadi Foundation, which Covenant founded with them. Our gifts have provided funds to run the school, scholarships for students, and empowering young mothers by providing seeds as well as chickens for their families. It is our hope to continue support for this mission. If you would like to contribute, please designate “Ahadi” on your check and we will send all contributions to Gladys. Thanks in advance!
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!
It’s getting to be that time of year when we start thinking about Spring Time cleanups and 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.
Pentecost Sunday, May 28
Bringing a relevant message to the world
Growing the body of Christ
Proclaiming God’s love through mission and outreach.
