November 14, 2024
10001 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825
COVENANT WELCOMES ANCHORED
This coming Sunday, we will be joined in traditional worship by Anchored. Anchored is returning to Covenant for a third time and features a woman's gospel trio. Plan to be in worship for this uplifting and exciting addition to our service.
HELP SUPPORT CHILDREN IN KENYA WITH PECAN SALE AT COVENANT UMC
Koinonia Circle of United Women in Faith are having a German roasted pecan sale on both Sunday, November 17 and Sunday, November 24 in the Fellowship Hall. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to support the Life for Children Ministry in Kenya, Africa. Pecans are $5 per bag. Please help support these children.
NEW CIRCLE FOR COVENANT’S WOMEN
ATTENTION COVENANT LADIES!!! The Covenant United Women in Faith are interested in starting a new circle for women in our church who are not available during the day. Our main focus as United Women in Faith is mission mission in our community and around the world. The day of the week and time of evening for the circle meeting would be negotiable. Please contact Judy Moore at (260) 343-1751 or Barb McCoy at (260) 637-1842. We are looking forward to involving more women in the church by holding a meeting in the evening.
PROJECT 216 STAFF THANKS COVENANT
Dear members of Covenant UMC and Robinson Chapel, What a joy it was to serve with you again this year in making up life-saving meals for those in great need! Thank you for being the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus to others! Your continued service is inspiring! Your generous gifts of time, treasure, and talents have made a real difference!
The staff at Project 216
Prayer List Week of November 11, 2024
• Steve and Jada Conner are praying for clear direction for their daughter, Christen, who faces another surgery from a previous condition, and the choice of where to receive the best care and surgery.
• Rebecca Vanderpool praises all the military service people who have gratefully served for our gift of freedom.
• Lori Jinnings offers praise for Scott Jinnings’s knee surgery recovery. Lori prays for Megan Jinnings who’s recovering from ear surgery she had last Tuesday, November 5.
• An anonymous request asks that we pray for good news pertaining to medical testing.
• Rosie Vollmer asks that we pray for full strength for her to accept the loss of her husband, Bob.
• The Missions Team would like to give prayers for the missionaries Covenant supports and their families. Prayers for the students they serve. May their hearts continue to be soft towards the Lord and their faith continue to grow.
November 15
Patricia Nierman
Keenan Entenman
November 17
Hayden Leins
November 18
Brittney Huggins
November 19
William Gill
Don Murphy
November 20
Peggy Flanagan
Brianna Lechliedner
John Frey
November 21
Jackson Jinnings
Gloria DeCook
Katie O’Connor
Will Jeffries
November 22
Barb Kemp
Marcia Lister
November 23
Brittany Bohnke
Justin Leins
Andrew Hendrickson
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GLOVE DONATION
The Case Manager at Lincoln School has asked if Covenant would be able to donate gloves for little hands – kindergartners and first graders have a habit of losing their gloves and new ones are always needed to keep their hands warm. Please leave donations at the Mission Collection Center.
ATTENTION COVENANT COOKIE BAKERS!!!
The Covenant United Women in Faith will again be participating in making cookies for the Allen County Jail Ministry. Last year, we contributed 95 dozen cookies to this ministry and we want to top that this year. Now is the time to start baking and putting the cookies in your freezer. They can be brought to the church on Saturday, December 7, and put in the kitchen. Volunteers will be bagging the cookies on Sunday, December 8, and anyone can help with this project as well. We cannot accept any store bought cookies so just bake, bake, bake! Questions? Please contact Barb McCoy at (260) 637-1842.
RESCUE MISSION PODCAST INFORMATION
A Rescue Mission podcast (“The Heart of a Servant” - Episode #51) featuring Covenant member, Terry Pargmann, is available at fwrm.org. Hear how Terry has volunteered and made a difference at the Rescue Mission and in the lives of many.
NOVEMBER FOOD BANK COLLECTION - CANNED SOUP
Leave soup donations at the Mission Collection Center (please, NO glass containers). You can make a financial donation to Covenant by writing a check (indicate “Soup Collection”), or donate online, or on the Covenant app. Your financial donation will be given to Associated Churches to purchase soup for their food banks. When the weather is cold, soup is a great way to warm up and satisfy a hungry stomach!
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Covenant United Women in Faith invites everyone in the congregation on Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. The HIM Singers from Huntington Trinity UMC will be presenting a program of Christmas songs and Christmas desserts will be served. All are invited to join us at this celebration that starts the Christmas activities.
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 NOVEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Friday November 15
8:30 am Women’s Fellowship Breakfast / Lunch Box Café
5:30 pm Cub Scouts Lock-In / FH / Kitchen
Saturday November 16
7:00 am American Red Cross Blood Drive / FH
Sunday November 17
8:45 am Traditional Service
10:15 am Connection Service
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
Monday November 18
10:00 am Staff Meeting / 104
Tuesday November 19
9:00 am Men’s Breakfast Ministry / Sun Rise Café
Wednesday November 20
12:00 pm Preschool Lunch Bunch / FH
12:15 pm Preschool Board Meeting / 110
5:15 pm YMCA Youth Cooking Class / FH / Kitchen
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 November 21
10:00 am Pastors’ Study / 105 & 107
2:00 pm United Women in Faith / 110
6:00 pm Connection Band / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Cub Scouts Meeting /FH / 110 / the Cove
Friday November 22
6:00 pm Trivia Night: Friendsgiving Edition / FH
Saturday November 23
NO SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENTS
Sunday November 24
8:45 am Traditional Service
10:15 am Connection Service
11:30 am Hanging of the Greens / Sanctuary / FH
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
6:15 pm Night of Lights / Parkview Field
Help Lincoln School
collect caps and lids to honor 1st grade teacher, Jan Wolford, who passed away on Sunday, October 27.
We’re accepting caps and lids with recycle numbers two, four, and five. A complete list can be found at the Mission Center. Leave caps in the box at the Mission Collection Center.
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 November Mission Newsletter. Read about Covenant’s Christmas Angel Projects, how UMCOR is responding to recent hurricanes, about the Peacemakers Academy and how you can become involved, and more.
RESCUE MISSION IN NEED OF MEN’S WINTER WEAR
Believe it or not, cold weather is just around the corner! The Rescue Mission’s is in need of men’s underwear, sweatshirts, hoodies, winter gloves, and winter coats. Please leave donations at the Mission Collection Center.
