February 6, 2025
10001 Coldwater Road
NORTH CAROLINA DISASTER RELIEF MISSION TRIP
Our Tapestry Collective is putting together a mission trip to North Carolina in June, and all ages are invited! Here is some basic information: This year, we are going to Asheville, North Carolina, for another disaster relief mission trip. In 2024, Hurricane Helene ripped through Florida, made her way north, and badly hit North Carolina and several other states. We will accept the call that we are called to do and serve! This trip will be June 14-21. We will be driving to North Carolina and serving there all week. Information is limited at the moment. This trip is expected to cost around $1,000, but we’re aiming to stay under that once the final numbers are in! We will be serving with Praying Pelican Missions (PPM). We have worked with them in the past, and they were great. We are hoping for another great year!
If anyone is interested, they can sign up for more information at tinyurl.com/2025TapestryMissionTrip. Questions? Contact Pastor Allison at pastorallison@covenantumc.net
THE EXTRA MILE : RICE PACKING EVENT
Auburn First UMC is hosting a rice packing event on Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m., and all our Tapestry churches are invited to join. For more information on how to participate, contact Pastor Allison at pastorallison@covenantumc.net
Prayer List Week of February 3, 2025
• Bruce Bennett would like prayers for his wife Karen as she begins her third part of chemo cancer treatments.
• Ken and Rebecca Vanderpool would like prayers for Bob Arnold’s family. Bob passed away last week. They would also like prayers for Dave, a former classmate of Ken’s who’s residing in hospice care.
• Jill Evans asks that we pray for Jenna Warford. Jenna had cancer surgery on Tuesday, February 4 to have a tumor near her heart removed.
• Ken and Linda Hendrickson would like prayers for their son Dave. They pray that Dave’s health can improve with new cancer treatments. They also pray that Dave’s knee surgery is successful.
• Linda Hendrickson asks that we pray for her friend Kandy as she recovers from stomach surgery.
• Prayers for Gary Wells, the son of Jane Wells. Gary had open heart surgery 2 ½ months ago and needs an ablation. We hope his heart will get in rhythm and heal properly.
• Prayers for Walter Schelb, a friend of Jane Wells. Walter is in the hospital after experiencing pain from a recent surgery.
• Roy Kiplinger would like prayers for his friend Sue. Her husband of 36 years passed away over the summer. Sue’s sister had a heart attack over the weekend. Please pray for faith and strength for Sue as she faces these challenges.
• The Mission & Outreach Team would like prayers for Lincoln School, that it continues to be a safe place for learning, creativity, acceptance, and love. May we continue to serve the students, their families, and all staff members with loving care.
February 7
Janet Lawhorn
Connie Thompson
February 8
Monia Alexander
February 10
Meredith Jinnings
February 11
Alexander Lewis
February 13
William Curry
Lilly Eggleston
February 14
Alex Barb
Miranda Wilkins
February 15
Jim Moran
February 16
Laura Muzzillo
Patricia Grant
Craig Welti
UMCOR CALIFORNIA FIRES
We’ve all seen the horrific pictures of the fires in the Los Angeles area. You can help –
• write a check to Covenant, indicate UMCOR
• donate on Covenant’s website
• or app
UMCOR will work to provide immediate relief and long-term recovery.
100% of your donation will go to help those in need, not to overhead costs!
FEBRUARY FOOD DONATION - SPREADABLE FOODS
February Food Collection Focus: “Spread the Love” with spreadable foods like peanut butter, jelly, apple butter, mayo, catsup, etc. Leave donations at the Mission Collection Center. Please, no glass containers!
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING ONLINE
If you missed our Annual Church Meeting, don’t despair, it is online and ready for viewing at your convenience. See the link on the front page of our website (covenantumc.net) or simply click HERE. Let us know if we can answer any questions!
FUN & FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION
Stop on by to for our Fun and Fellowship meeting on Thursday, February 13 at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The topics will include “The History of Covenant UMC” by Sharon Gorsuch and a “Look into the Future of Covenant UMC” by Pastor Chris and Pastor Allison. Enter through office door seven.
THANK YOU NOTE FROM ASSOCIATED CHURCHES
Dear Mission Team at Covenant,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your gift to the FOOD BANK was absolutely AMAZING, and a Huge Blessing. To the family of Covenant, Thank you. We will be good stewards and it will bless many families. Lots of Love, Pastor Roger
CHURCH OFFICE
Open: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Email: office@covenantumc.net
Phone: (260) 489-1888
PASTOR CONTACTS
Lead Pastor Chris Nunley: (219) 771-2875, leadpastor@covenantumc.net
Pastor of Connections Allison Yankey, (260) 414-5692, pastorallison@covenantumc.net
Covenant Leadership Board Information
If you are ever interested in serving on the board, you can speak with any current board members or Pastor Chris. You can contact the board at any time via email at leadershipboard@covenantumc.net. For a list of current Leadership Board Members, see covenantumc.net/pages/leadership-board.
Friday February 7
WEEKLY
CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 16, 2025
8:30 am Women’s Fellowship Breakfast / Lunch Box Café
6:00 pm Scouts Pinewood Derby Set - Up / FH
Saturday February 8
8:30 am Scouts Pinewood Derby / FH
Sunday February 9
8:45 am Traditional Service
9:45 am Coffee With the Pastors / FH
10:15 am Connection Service
11:30 am Coffee With the Pastors / FH
12:30 pm Superbowl Tailgate / Good Shepherd UMC
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
5:00 pm Faith Builders Gathering / the Cove
Monday February 10
9:00 am Covenant Quilters / FH / 204 / 206
10:00 am Alzheimer Support Group / 110
Tuesday February 11
5:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry
6:30 pm Covenant Quilters Workshop / FH / 204 / 206 / 208
Wednesday February 12
12:15 pm Preschool Teacher Meeting / the Cove
5:30 pm Covenant Chimers / Sanctuary
6:15 pm Covenant Ringers / Sanctuary
7:00 pm Moms’ Group / 110
7:15 pm Chancel Choir / Sanctuary
Thursday February 13
10:00 am Pastors’ Study / 105 & 107
1:00 pm Sisters of the Heart / 105 & 107
1:00 pm Adult Fun & Fellowship / FH / 110
6:00 pm Connection Band / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Cub Scouts Meeting / multiple rooms
Friday February 14
VALENTINE’S DAY
NO PUBLIC SCHEDULED EVENTS
Saturday February 15
9:00 am Mission Team Retreat / FH / 110
12:00 pm Private Event / FH / Kitchen
Sunday February 16
8:45 am Traditional Service
9:45 am Mission Guatemala Call Out Meeting / FH
10:15 am Connection Service
11:30 am Mission Guatemala Call Out Meeting / FH
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
2:30 pm The Gap Tobogganing Event / Pokagon State Park
6:30 pm High School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
Adult Classes: 9:00 a.m.
Faith Café / 110
Faith Builders / Cove 10:00 a.m.
Agape Class / 203
Discovery Class / 105-107
Faith Discovery Class /110
Children’s Classes: 9:00 a.m.
Connected Kids / 307-308 10:30 a.m.
Connected Kids Live / 307-308
• The AA group meets Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. in Room 110, Fridays at 6 p.m. in the Cove
MISSION NEWS
Click here for the February Mission Newsletter. Read how UMCOR is responding to the California wildfires, learn who the new leader is for the Gethsemane Lutheran Food Bank, read about Northrop’s Peace Club, learn about Covenant’s Mission Trip to Guatemala and more.
