Dear Friends,
January 30, 2025
10001 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825
I am so excited to announce that I have officially begun my cohort as a part of the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program! This Lilly-endowed program exists to affirm the high calling of Indiana pastors and to expand pastoral imagination.
Over the course of two years, I will be meeting with fellow clergy from across the state of Indiana and from a wide range of denominations and backgrounds as well as a wide range of civic leaders in the city of Fort Wayne, in order to learn and put into practice ways to help our community flourish. The WPLP only accepts 15 clergy every two years, so I am honored to have been selected to participate in this prestigious program. This does mean I will be out of the office for a few days every other month while at the Wabash College campus and for a longer study tour both this October and next, but I am so excited for all this program offers!
One of our program administrators will be here in August to share more with our congregation about what the program means, but in the meantime, if you're ever interested in hearing more about this amazing opportunity, I'd love to share more with you! And for more information, check out: pastor.wabash.edu/
In Christ, Pastor Allison Yankey
Prayer List Week of January 27, 2024
• Linnaea Arford would like prayers for Lisa Tucker to discern what is true, as well as for the truth to come to light.
• Perry and Barb Clark would like prayers for Dick Douglas who had a stroke on Thursday, January 23. Dick had a brain clot that was successfully removed by surgery.
• Prayers for healing for Roger Eichenauer. Roger is currently rehabilitating at Lutheran Life Villages.
• Prayers for Marilyn Dunten’s family.
• Please pray for Al Koontz who’s having surgery today.
• Elizabeth Otter would like prayers of healing from her recent surgery.
• Prayers for Life for Children Ministry and the orphans they serve in Kenya. May God’s love help them to find caring guardians and to provide needed healthcare, clothing, and schooling in the promise of hope.
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.
January 31
Andrea Beaulieu
Lauryn Dunlap
February 1
Christopher Kindlesparger
Carole Smith
Marq Salay
February 2
Shirley Willis
Linda Hendrickson
February 3
Elaine Shown
Kaley Matney
James Boulton
Emmett Hyndman
February 4
Cheryl Erickson
February 7
Janet Lawhorn
Connie Thompson
February 8
Monia Alexander
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!
RESCUE MISSION IN NEED OF SNEAKERS
The Rescue Mission is in need of gently used athletic shoes for the men and the women they serve. Leave any donations at the Mission Collection Center.
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!
THANK YOU LETTER FROM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Thank you for your donation of snacks and Lysol wipes to Ronald McDonald House! We appreciate your kindness! Your Friends At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana
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!
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 January 31
WEEKLY CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 9, 2025
NO SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENTS
Saturday February 1
10:00 am Marilyn Dunten Visitation / FH / Sanctuary
11:00 am Marilyn Dunten Funeral / FH / Sanctuary
Sunday February 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 February 3
10:00 am Staff Meeting / 104
Tuesday February 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 / FH / 204 / 206 / 208
Wednesday February 5
PRESCHOOL CLOSED
5:30 pm Covenant Chimers / Sanctuary
6:15 pm Covenant Ringers / Sanctuary
7:15 pm Chancel Choir / Sanctuary
Thursday February 6
10:00 am Pastors’ Study / 105 & 107
6:00 pm Connection Band / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Cub Scouts Meeting / multiple rooms
Friday February 7
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
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
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.
