February 13, 2025 10001 Coldwater Road
MISSION GUATEMALA TRIP INFORMATION
A mission team from Covenant UMC will be headed to Mission Guatemala at the beginning of November, and we'd love for you to serve with us! Join us for an informational meeting after each of the worship services in the Fellowship Hall to learn more about this amazing mission trip!
Prayer List Week of February 10, 2025
• Sarah Dearduff prays for family members facing medical issues.
• Linnaea Arford asks that we pray for her friend Lisa who has been having issues with people being manipulative towards her. Linnaea also asks that we pray for Scott.
• Julie Hyndman would like prayers for Allison, a young mother of twins, as she faces challenges ahead with a new cancer diagnosis.
• Erik Fenstermacher would like prayers for his mother Marlene who is having total knee replacement surgery on Monday, March 10. Pray for a successful operation and smooth, quick recovery.
• Prayers for Eddie Myers. His surgery has been approved and is set to happen on Monday, February 24. Pray for peace for Eddie until the date of the surgery, and that the surgery goes as smoothly as possible.
• The Misson & Outreach team would like prayers for Covenant’s dedicated servants and those they serve at the Rescue Mission. May we help provide food, shelter, and hope through God’s loving kindness during these ice-filled winter days.
DISTRICT WORK DAY AT CAMP LAKEWOOD
The Northeast District of the INUMC is planning a district-wide workday at Camp Lakewood for Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mark your calendars and come ready to pick up sticks, split wood, and fill wood boxes for the season. Camp does have work gloves, but you are welcome to bring your own.
February 13
William Curry
Lilly Eggleston
February 14
Alex Barb
Miranda Wilkins
February 15
Jim Moran
February 16
Laura Muzzillo
Patricia Grant
Craig Welti
February 17
Matylina Miller
Eleanor Schwartz
Mackenzie Hathaway
February 18
Judy Welti
February 19
Kevin Baer
February 22
Barb Kiplinger
February 23
Melissa Hendrickson
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!
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.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT TREASURE HOUSE
Duties could include sorting and hanging up clothes and textiles, organizing items, dusting and light cleaning throughout the store, restocking sales items, attending the dressing rooms or jewelry counter, cleaning furniture, sorting books, sorting and cleaning donations, testing electronics, and more.
You can choose the day and amount of time you can give.
When you volunteer at Treasure House you help fund vital programs, provide job training, rehabilitation, and life-skills development for those in need in our community. Sign up here or contact Covenant member, Terry Pargmann at tpargmann@gmail.com
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.
WEEKLY
CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 23, 2025
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
Monday February 17
PRESIDENT’S DAY - NO PRESCHOOL
10:00 am Staff Meeting / 104
Tuesday February 18
9:00 am Men’s Breakfast Ministry / Sun Rise Café
6:30 pm Covenant Quilters Workshop / FH / 204 / 206 / 208
Wednesday February 19
10:00 am United Women in Faith Meeting / 105 & 107
12:00 pm Preschool Lunch Bunch / FH
12:15 pm Preschool Board Meeting / 110
5:30 pm Covenant Chimers / Sanctuary
6:15 pm Covenant Ringers / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Women’s Book Club / 110
7:15 pm Chancel Choir / Sanctuary
Thursday February 20
10:00 am Pastors’ Study / 105 & 107
6:00 pm Connection Band / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Cub Scouts Meeting / multiple rooms
Friday February 21
8:30 am Women’s Fellowship Breakfast / Lunch Box Café
6:00 pm Trivia Night / FH
Saturday February 22
NO SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENTS
Sunday February 23
8:30 am Girl Scout Cookie Sale / FH
8:45 am Traditional Service
10:15 am Connection Service
12:00 pm Youth Group PowerUp Action Park / FH / Off Site
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
8:00 pm Kidmin Meeting / ZOOM
THE RESCUE MISSION GIVES THANKS TO COVENANT Covenant UMC & Missions,
Thank you for your generous support in 2024. Your time, talent, and treasure to the Rescue Mission is so greatly appreciated. Your care and concern for those served is shining the light of Jesus Christ!
God Bless, Laurie
Brumbaugh
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.
