November 21, 2024
10001 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825
COMMITMENT CARD GIFT
Have you turned in your 2025 commitment card yet? If so, be sure to stop by the Welcome Center for your thank you gift on Sunday morning. We hope this Covenant UMC mug will help elevate your devotional time! If you haven't turned in your card yet, there's still time! Check out the Covenant UMC website or stop by the Welcome Center for a copy!
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Covenant's annual Christmas Cantata will be presented in both services on Sunday, December 15. It will include our Chancel Choir with guests, orchestra, sets, costumes, and drama. Bring a friend and mark your calendar now. While the stream will present a high quality presentation, you may want to be in the Sanctuary for the full experience. (Just one director's opinion).
To complete our list of props, WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you have, or have access to a large menorah, could we borrow it? Please contact Pat Clouse at gpsclouse@aol.com. Thanks, John
Prayer List Week of November 18, 2024
• Peg Roser would like prayers for Dave who’s having back surgery on Friday, November 22.
• Dottie Pitser prays for her son-in-law Ryan Rolf who’s experiencing mental issues.
• Mark and Linda Alexander would like prayers for Mark’s cousin Chuck. He had knee replacement surgery and is now experiencing complications.
• Gina Loomis gives praise for the blood donors who appeared this last Saturday, November 16 for the American Red Cross blood drive at Covenant. May the recipients be blessed.
• Gina prays for the victims of the car accident this last Sunday, November 17. Prayers for those involved to have a speedy recovery from their injuries.
• Megan Jinnings would like prayers to calm Jackson’s anxious heart and steady his mind the next two and a half weeks with sleep study, MRIs, and appointments.
• Monia Alexander would like prayers after the recent passing of her brother Art Vermillion. He lived in Indianapolis, and passed away on Saturday, November 16.
• The Mission Team asks that we pray for the staff, students, and families of Lincoln Elementary. May they continue to heal from the loss of their teacher, Jan Wolford. We pray that they take comfort in this season of Thanksgiving with those they love.
• Prayers for Ms. Wolford’s students and their families along with the staff at Lincoln Elementary, especially the first grade team and assistants. Please also pray for Mrs. High and her family. She is Ms. Wolford’s long-term substitute teacher.
November 22
Barb Kemp
Marcia Lister
November 23
Brittany Bohnke
Justin Leins
Andrew Hendrickson
November 25
Tim Lute
November 26
Levi Holzhausen
November 27
Catherine Chung
Ray Hamrick
November 28
Christine Kindlesparger
Chris Stauffer
Adam Borros
November 29
Cole Grable
November 30
Shirlie Schmidt
December 1
Isreyl Sims
THANK YOU NOTE FROM LINCOLN PTA
Dear Covenant United Methodist Church,
On behalf of the entire PTA, thank you for your generous donation of extra candy for our Trunk or Treat event. Your kindness brought joy to so many children and helped make the evening a memorable one for families in our community. We’re grateful for your support.
Warm Regards, Laura Sievers, President, Lincoln PTA
YOUTH FUNDRAISER 2025 GOD’S CREATION CALENDARS FOR PURCHASE
Looking to purchase a 2025 calendar to support the youth ministry? Stop by the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, November 24. Buy a calendar for a minimum of a $10 donation. Thanks in advance for your support!
THANK YOU NOTE FROM PASTOR CHRIS
Thank You! I am humbled and honored by your words of encouragement, your cards, and generous gifts for Pastor Appreciation month. I feel genuinely appreciated, and will think of you all as we eat ice cream, go out to dinner, shop, etc. It is truly a privilege to serve as your pastor, and I am grateful for the reputation and ministry of Covenant UMC. Thank you for your service and faithfulness…and for remembering me in your prayers.
Peace ><>
Pastor Chris
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SNACKS FOR THE PEACE ROOM AT NORTHROP HIGH SCHOOL
“Blessed are the peacemakers.” Matthew 5:9
Alive Community Outreach is now in all five FWCS High Schools thanks to the passage of the tax referendum last fall. One of the programs of Alive Community Outreach is the Peacemaker Academy with a goal to teach Martin Luther King’s six principles of nonviolence. The Peacemaker Academy teaches these principles to 12 students from each high school who are committed to making peace in their school and community. Covenant is a supporter of the Peacemakers at Northrop High School. We are starting our involvement by having some members be a part of the Peace Family Lunch Table once a month at Northrop. This is a place to talk with students and to provide small treats. It’s a place to show the students they are cared for and loved and to help build cross-generational relationships.
Another part of the program at each high school is the Peace Club for students. The Peace Club is a room set aside as a safe place for students, where there is a student advocate trained in the principles of Kingian Nonviolence. The Peace Club meets every Monday after school and is a place for students to hang out, to share with each other, to resolve disputes, and to feel safe. We can help to support this program by providing individually wrapped snacks for the Peace Club. As we all know, teenagers love to eat! Please leave any donations of individually wrapped snacks at the Mission Collection Center. To learn more about the Peacemaker Academy, visit alivefw.org or contact Barb Hering at barbhering@gmail.com or (260) 482-8486.
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 22 - DECEMBER 1, 2024
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
Monday November 25
PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK
10:00 am Staff Meeting / 104
7:00 pm Leadership Board Meeting / 105 & 107
Tuesday November 26
PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK
9:30 am Little Turtle Smockers / 208
5:15 pm YMCA Youth Cooking Class / FH / Kitchen
Wednesday November 27
PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thursday November 28
PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Friday November 29
PRESCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Saturday November 30
NO SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENTS
Sunday December 1
8:45 am Traditional Service
10:15 am Connection Service
11:30 am Christmas Pageant Rehearsal / 308
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
5:30 pm Scout Leadership Meeting / 110
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, 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 is in need of men’s underwear, sweatshirts, hoodies, winter gloves, and winter coats. Please leave donations at the Mission Collection Center.
