February 27, 2025
10001 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825
NEW PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
It is our pleasure to introduce our new Preschool Director, JaNae Fannin. JaNae grew up in Ohio, but has lived in Fort Wayne for 19 years now. She is married to Jason and they have three teenaged children. She received her Bachelors of Science in Child Development and a Masters of Education degree in Early Childhood Education from the Ohio State University. JaNae has a long history with the Covenant preschool program. Her three children attended preschool here from 2008 to 2016. During their attendance at Covenant Preschool, JaNae was active on the Preschool Board serving as a parent representative, secretary, and lastly as Board President.
When her youngest entered kindergarten, she was brought on board the teaching staff. Since fall of 2016, JaNae has been team teaching in the Young 4’s classroom, substituting for all age groups, and has filled in when Margo needed to be gone. JaNae’s top priority is to see the preschool program continue to succeed as well as grow and adapt to meet the needs of current and future families. Building strong relationships with the preschool children, their families, and her colleagues, leading with compassion and enthusiasm, and sharing God’s love are goals that she is excited to carry on into this new position!
We invite you to pray for both JaNae and Margo as they make this transition as smoothly as possible.
MEN’S BREAKFAST MINISTRY
MEN: Starting Tuesday, March 4, the Men’s Breakfast group will start a new book. It’s Adam Hamilton’s “Making Sense of the Bible, Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today.”
This book’s focus is the history of the Bible, why and how the books were selected, what’s not in the Bible, when were the books written, what Jesus didn’t say, and much more.
We hope to learn a lot about the Bible and expect it will bring the Bible more alive. Come join us if you haven’t attended before: 9 a.m. at Sunrise Café in the back room. Questions? Contact Bill Burk by emailing him at orangetruck1968@gmail.com.
SNACK ATTACK: THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN
Get ready for the tastiest tournament of the year! Snack Attack is coming to our congregation, and we need YOU to help crown the ultimate snack champion!
How It Works:
Starting Sunday, March 2, stop by the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hour to cast your vote with a sticker. Each week, your favorite snacks will battle head-to-head only the strongest (and saltiest) will survive!
Final Showdown & Taste Test: Join us on Sunday, March 30 in the Fellowship Hall to sample the top two contenders and cast your final vote! Whether you're a pretzel pro, a popcorn purist, or a chip champion, this is your chance to have fun and make your voice heard.
Our youth will also be running their own bracket in the Cove will their champion be the same as the congregation's? Only time (and taste buds) will tell! Don’t miss out Snack Attack begins March 2! Let the Snack Attack Showdown begin!
Prayer List Week of February 24, 2025
• Elaine Shown had surgery this Wednesday, February 26. Prayers for quick healing as well as a smooth transition for her husband, Dave Shown.
• Rebecca Vanderpool gives praise for a new family member who was born on Saturday, February 22, baby Silas. Silas was born early, so he’ll be in the NICU for three to four weeks. Prayers for baby Silas and his family.
• Prayers for some sensitivity in the leaders of our country.
• Rosie Vollmer asks that we pray for her daughter Patti and friend Karen. Both Patti and Karen are fighting cancer. Prayers for comfort and healing.
• Eddie Myers had surgery this Monday. Prayers for peace of mind and a quick and smooth recovery.
• John Beaulieu had AAA repair surgery on Tuesday, February 25. Please send prayers for healing and a fast recovery.
• Hollie Pease asks that we pray for Leah Pease as she heals from a sprained wrist and a broken foot.
• Jill Evans would like prayers for her cousin Chris who has influenza A and is in St. Vincent Hospital on a ventilator. Jill would also like prayers for her friend Linda who’s in the hospital with COVID-19.
• The Hendricksons pray that Dave’s pain is controlled, his chemotherapy side effects improve, and that his knee surgery on Friday, February 28 goes well.
• Donna Nijak would like prayers for her friend Sherry who’s suffering from pancreatic cancer. Donna would also like to praise the successful surgeries Lori and Ivan had.
• Sarah Dearduff would like prayers for her 11-year-old great granddaughter who’s experiencing medical issues.
• Prayers for Life For Children Ministry and the orphans they serve in Kenya. May they continue to learn the glory of God’s word and may God’s blessings surround them with love and hope each day. Also, prayers for blessings on the Miller family, our missionaries in Kenya, as they welcomed their new baby boy born on Wednesday, February 26, Tatum Anthony.
DISCOVERY GROUP CLASS INFORMATION
Starting Sunday, March 9, the Discovery Group will be reviewing the events of Christ's life from His entrance into Jerusalem through His crucifixion and burial for their Lenten study. For more detailed information, check out: tinyurl.com/DiscoveryClassLentenStudy.
This class will last through Sunday, April 27, and they meet in rooms 105 and 107 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. All are invited for this deep dive into Holy Week! Contact Curt Sylvester at heritage1667@comcast.com
February 27
Ella Carmer
Tyler Wells
February 28
Caleb McCoy
Tim Wells
March 1
June Davis
March 2
Jordan Yarde
March 5
Donald Hickman
March 6
Jay Stankiewicz
Aria Aycock
March 7
Shanon Aycock
Mary Palermo
Tara Follrod-Herman
March 8
Marlene Fenstermacher
Laura Diaz
Alex Collier
March 9
“ROLL OUT THE KINDNESS” FOR THE FOOD BANK
Donate paper towels, napkins, tissues, toilet paper during March.
Leave donations on the table by the Mission Collection Center.
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.
UPCOMING CLASSES INFORMATION
Be sure to check out our Adult Ministries page on the website (covenantumc.net/learn/adult-ministry/pages/2025-classes) to keep updated on our current and upcoming classes! Of note, the Discovery Group will be starting a new class on Sunday, March 9 that you won't want to miss.
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 28
WEEKLY CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 9, 2025
NO SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENTS
Saturday March 1
12:00 pm Private Family Event / FH / Kitchen
Sunday March 2
8:45 am Traditional Service
10:15 am Connection Service
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
5:30 pm Scout Leadership Meeting / 110
5:30 pm Middle School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
6:30 pm High School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
Monday March 3
10:00 am Staff Meeting / 104
Tuesday March 4
9:00 am Men’s Breakfast Ministry / Sun Rise Café
1:00 pm Koinonia Circle / 105 & 107
1:00 pm Morning Glory Circle / 110
6:30 pm Covenant Quilters Workshop / FH / 204 / 206 / 208
Wednesday March 5
ASH WEDNESDAY
6 am - 8 am Ashes & Prayer / Sanctuary
11 am - 1 pm Ashes & Prayer / Sanctuary
12:00 pm Preschool Lunch Bunch / FH
5:15 pm YMCA Youth Cooking Class / FH / Kitchen
6:15 pm Covenant Ringers / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Worship Service / Good Shepherd UMC
Thursday March 6
10:00 am Pastors’ Study / 105 & 107
6:00 pm Connection Band / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Cub Scouts Meeting / multiple rooms
Friday March 7
8:30 am Women’s Fellowship Breakfast / Lunch Box Café
Saturday March 8
12:00 pm Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet Set - Up / FH / K
5:30 pm Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet / FH / Kitchen
Sunday March 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
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
5:30 pm Middle School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
6:30 pm High School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
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.
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 March Mission Newsletter. Learn about the Lenten Offering, Inasmuch Ministry, two mission trip opportunities, places where you can serve in Fort Wayne and more.
