November 28, 2024
10001 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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
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.
Prayer List Week of November 25, 2024
• Dottie Pitser would like prayers for the Rolf family, especially Ryan and Elaine (her daughter) as well as their children.
• John Lawhorn would like prayers for those who reside in nursing homes, those who suffer from depression, and those who will not be around during the holidays.
• Please pray for Judy Moore who suffered a pelvic fracture. She is currently undergoing rehab at Lutheran Life Village.
• Nikki Miller asks that we pray for her daughter-in-law, Claire, who’s fighting an infection while 26 weeks along in her pregnancy. She has become resistant to some of the antibiotics, and there’s only two stronger ones she can try. Claire is on an antibiotic now. Prayers it will wipe out the infection.
• Pray for the families of Nalani and Jaiden who died in a car accident over the weekend, and for the Lincoln Elementary School family as they deal with yet another loss.
• The Mission Team pray for InAsMuch Ministries. May we continue to support Allen County residents in need, giving a hand up, and sharing the love of Jesus. Their passion for serving is an important need in our community.
COVENANT STAFF APPRECIATION
We have a wonderful staff at Covenant, and you can express your appreciation for them with a monetary Christmas gift. Our staff does so many behind-the-scenes things that make Covenant an active, loving, serving congregation. Your gift will help show our appreciation for all they do. Make checks out to Covenant and indicate “Staff Christmas Gift.” All gifts must be received by Sunday, December 15.
November 29
Cole Grable
November 30
Shirlie Schmidt
December 1
Isreyl Sims
December 3
Joanne Beerbower
December 5
Kenney Hendrickson
December 6
Nathan Blume
Darla Jeffries
December 7
Zachary Schwartz
December 8
Elaine Emerick
Melissa Walker
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.
COMMITMENT “THANK YOU”
Have you turned in your 2025 commitment card? If so, be sure to stop by the Welcome Center for your thank you gift. 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 at covenantumc.net/give, or stop by the Welcome Center for a copy!
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, December 1.
Buy a calendar for a minimum of a $10 donation. Thanks in advance for your support!
BOTANICAL GARDENS FUN & FELLOWSHIP EVENT INFORMATION
Fun and Fellowship: Our next event is a tour of the Botanical Gardens on Thursday, December 12. Meet at the church to form carpools to leave at 12:30 p.m. Admission fee is $7 to see their special Christmas display. Please text or call Jane Wells at (260) 437-8755 to indicate attendance and willingness to drive. All are welcome to join us.
KOINONIA CIRCLE & UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH GIVE THANKS
Thank you to all those who stopped by our booth, purchased pecans, or made donations for the Life For Children ministry. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, your compassion, and your support for those children. God bless you for your generosity.
DISCOVERY GROUP ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS STUDY INFORMATION
The Discovery Group invites everyone to be a part of our Advent and Christmas study. We meet each Sunday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in rooms 105 and 107. Our study this year is as follows:
Dec 01 The Prophesies of Jesus
Dec 08 Mary and her role in Jesus' Life
Dec 15 Joseph and his role in Jesus' Life
Dec 22 The Birth of Jesus
Dec 29 Shepherds and Angels
Jan 05 A Star, Magi, and Herod
Jan 12 Holy Days and Holidays
Beginning Thursday, January 19, we will have a six-week study of the new United Methodist Social Principles.
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 29 - DECEMBER 8, 2024
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
Monday December 2
9:00 am Covenant Quilters Tea Party / FH / 204 / 206
10:00 am Staff Meeting / 104
Tuesday December 3
9:00 am Men’s Ministry Breakfast / Sun Rise Café
1:00 pm Koinonia Circle / 105 & 107
1:00 pm Morning Glory Circle / 110
Wednesday December 4
5:15 pm YMCA Youth Cooking Class / FH / Kitchen
5:30 pm Covenant Chimers / Sanctuary
6:15 pm Covenant Ringers / Sanctuary
7:15 pm Chancel Choir / Sanctuary
Thursday December 5
10:00 am Pastors’ Study / 105 & 107
6:00 pm Connection Band / Sanctuary
6:30 pm Cub Scouts Meeting / multiple rooms
Friday December 6
8:30 am Women’s Fellowship Breakfast / Lunch Box Café
10:00 am Church Women United Christmas Party / FH / K
Saturday December 7
10:00 am Gingerbread Bash / FH / Kitchen
2:00 pm YMCA Teen Leaders Club / FH / Kitchen
Sunday December 8
8:45 am Traditional Service
9:45 am Coffee With the Pastors / FH
10:15 am Connection Service
11:30 am Christmas Pageant Rehearsal / 308
11:30 am Coffee With the Pastors / FH
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
3:00 pm Covenant United Women in Faith Party / FH / K
5:30 pm Middle School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
6:30 pm High School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
COVENANT CHRISTMAS EVE YARD SIGNS
Want a yard sign to advertise our Christmas Eve services? Pick one up at the Welcome Center on Sunday!
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.
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 December Mission Newsletter. Read about the December Christmas Angel Projects, the results of Covenant’s Project 216 Food Packing Event, how you can help collect caps and lids for Lincoln School, about Bashor Children’s Home, and more.
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.
