October 24, 2024
All Saints Day is approaching on November 3. We will be honoring the members, family, and friends of Covenant UMC who’ve passed within the past year. Please submit the name and picture of your loved one, at office@covenantumc.net. Each person will be named during both our Traditional and Connection services on Sunday, November 3. For questions, contact Pastor Allison at pastorallison@covenantumc.net
2025 CHRISTMAS CANTATA
"Everlasting Light: The Promise of Christmas" Our annual Christmas Cantata will be presented in both services on Sunday, December 15. The Cantata will include drama, an orchestra, and of course, our choir. You are invited to join the choir to make this year's Cantata a memorable experience for you and the congregation. Please make as many rehearsals as possible and come share your talent.
11/6 Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
11/13 Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
11/20 Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
12/4 Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
12/11 Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
12/14 Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon
12/15 Sunday for both the 8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Worship Services
If you have any questions, please contact Music Director John Kratzat at johnk@gregson-haywood.com
MA’AN QUEST: THE PURSUIT OF PURPOSE
As a part of your journey to discover your ma’an, we’ve created a series of resources to assist you. We hope you enjoyed checking out the Ministry Fair and have had a chance to check out the Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Assessment on our website: tinyurl.com/CovenantSpiritualGifts.
This past week, you should have received a packet to assist you even further as you consider your financial and service commitment to Christ through Covenant UMC for 2025. We encourage you to read through the materials, pray over your commitments, complete the cards, and return them this Sunday, October 27, for Commitment Sunday. Online Forms are available on our website here: https://covenantumc.net/give
PROJECT 216 NOVEMBER EVENT
Prayer List
Week of October 21, 2024
• Bill and Rachel Welch-McGuire would like prayers for Bill’s son Steve McGuire.
• Rebecca Vanderpool would like prayers for a friend who is starting treatment for a disease. Rebecca would also like prayers for another friend who was recently diagnosed with advanced cancer. Pray for peace, comfort, and pain relief.
• Steve and Peg Roser ask that we pray for Sally Jackson who is having back surgery this week.
• Anna Aycock asks that we pray for her friend Linda. Linda is recovering from a double mastectomy and is fighting breast cancer. Anna’s friend Ebony is also fighting breast cancer.
Help pack meals at Covenant’s Project 216 Food Packing Event on Saturday, November 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon We’re looking for 120 volunteers of all ages to participate in the Project 216 event at Covenant UMC. Any child under seven needs to be accompanied by an adult. Child care provided for very young children. Volunteers will be in assembly line formation filling meal packs with dry ingredients. Each pack contains six meals when mixed with boiling water. These pack meals provide all the vitamins and minerals a child needs for a day. Interested? Sign up online at covenantumc.net, or at the Welcome Center. Questions? Contact Janet Hall at janet.hall60@gmail.com or Barb Hering at barbhering@gmail.com
ADOPT A COLLEGE STUDENT
Have a college student? Want to connect them with one of our congregation members for mentoring and support? Fill out our quick form at tinyurl.com/CollegeAdoption2024 to get them started! Questions? Contact Pastor Allison at pastorallison@covenantumc.net.
• Linnaea Arford prays for Aimee who is doing better, but will need long term rehabilitation. Prayers for her mom and daughters. Linnaea would also like prayers for the family of the North Side student who was killed Saturday night. Linnaea taught the student when he was a freshman.
• Melanie Smith would like prayers for her brother-in-law Tom who has health issues. Please pray for peace and comfort.
• Please pray for Torrance who is struggling right now. He is praying for a miracle to alleviate his difficult situation.
• The Mission Team would like prayers for Inasmuch Ministry as they help and support the Fort Wayne Community by providing basic needs for those in need. We continue to support their ministry in prayer and in actions.
FAMILY NIGHT OF LIGHTS
Join us for a family outing at Parkview Field on Sunday, November 24. We'll meet there at 6:15 p.m., and families can stay as long as they'd like. Cost for tickets is $9 per person (three and under are free). More information about the event can be found here: milb.com/fort-wayne/news/tincapsparkview-field-holiday-lights-2024 All ages welcome! Be sure to RSVP at tinyurl.com/FamilyNightOfLightsRSVP by Friday, November 15. Questions? Contact Pastor Allison Yankey at pastorallison@covenantumc.net or Anita Eggleston at children@covenantumc.net
ADULT FUN & FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION
Adult Fun & Fellowship is a new ministry for people who want a daytime fellowship. The next meeting is on Thursday, November 14 at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall and will include a carry-in soup lunch (with bread and dessert). If you want a beverage other than water, bring what you want. Please RSVP to Gail Burk (momburk71@gmail.com) with what you will bring. Also bring canned soup for the church food bank collection. See a description of this new Fellowship opportunity on the church’s website under Learn, Adult Ministries, Join a Group, Adult Fun & Fellowship. This is a new fellowship, everyone is new. Please come.
October 25
Susan Cavanaugh
October 26
Judy Richmond
October 28
Alvin Moore
October 30
Abby Scheurich
November 1
Julie Hyndman
Sam Gaff
Sam Parnin
November 2
Rebecca Blume
HURRICANE RELIEF THROUGH UMCOR
The disasters this fall have affected multiple states and millions of people. The good news is the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is on the scene(s). Give today to help these needed families and communities. And remember that 100% of your donation goes towards relief. Please mark your donation to either Hurricane Relief or UMCOR.
OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH!
Pastor Chris and Pastor Allison – THANK YOU for early Sunday mornings and late nights, for the seeds you plant and disciples you nurture, for the sermons you preach and the prayers you lift up, for the wise counsel and the words of encouragement, for your sacrifice and service, and so much more that you do! Please take time to express your appreciation for Pastor Chris and Pastor Allison with a card, a note, a small gift, and most of all prayer. 1 Timothy 5:17 “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.”
This is also a time to celebrate Pastor Chris’ achievement: This year marks a monumental achievement for Pastor Chris. It is the 25th Anniversary of his ordination into the United Methodist Church. On June 4, 1999, he was ordained an Elder by Bishop Woodie White. Since that time he has served across the state in a variety of positions within the church: Associate Pastor, Lead Pastor, District Superintendent, Board Chair, Camp Dean, Consultant, and Coach. As part of this celebration, he has been participating in a series of mini-retreats to prepare him for a sabbatical in 2025. The Annual Conference provides a small grant for every participant in this “Called to Fruitfulness” process. The Leadership Board is excited to share in this celebration and hope you will congratulate him on his quarter century of ordained ministry.
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR
The Book Fair is back at Lincoln School and volunteers are needed, particularly with the Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade classes. The Book Fair is November 4th - 7th , Monday – Thursday in the Media Center. You must have a current FWCS background check. Not sure yours is up-to-date? Call Mary Burns (260) 467-5400 at Lincoln who will check for you. If you need to apply for a background check, there are instructions at the Mission Center or call Mary Burns. The following is the schedule and every day will have the same schedule:
9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. 4th grade
10:50 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Kindergarten
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 3rd grade
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2nd grade
1:35 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. 1st grade
2:05 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. 5th grade
If you would like to help, please contact Barb Hering at barbhering@gmail.com.
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 OCTOBER 25 - NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Friday October 25
5:00 pm Huntertown Treat Trail / Huntertown Family Park
Saturday October 26
5:00 pm Huntertown Treat Trail / Huntertown Family Park
Sunday October 27
8:45 am Traditional Service
10:15 am Connection Service
11:30 am Coffee with the Pastors / 110
2:00 pm Grace Assembly of God / Sanctuary / 110
3:00 pm Trunk or Treat / Parking Lot / Whole Church
6:00 pm Youth Group Party / Off Site
8:00 pm Kidmin Meeting / ZOOM
Monday October 28
9:00 am Covenant Quilters / FH / 204 / 206
10:00 am Staff Meeting / 104
7:00 pm Scout Halloween Party & Fall Court of Honor / FH
7:00 pm Leadership Board Meeting / 105 & 107
Tuesday October 29
NO SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENTS
Wednesday October 30
4:00 pm Worship Design Meeting / 105 & 107
5:30 pm Covenant Chimers / Sanctuary
6:15 pm Covenant Ringers / Sanctuary
7:15 pm Chancel Choir / Sanctuary
Thursday October 31
10:00 am Pastors’ Study / 105 & 107
6:00 pm Connection Band / Sanctuary
Friday November 1
8:30 am Women’s Fellowship Breakfast / Lunch Box Café
4:00 pm Project 216 Set-Up / FH
Saturday November 2
8:30 am Project 216 Event / FH
Sunday November 3
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
5:30 pm Scout Leadership Meeting / 110
6:30 pm High School Youth Group / FH / the Cove
SUBS ARE NEEDED FOR STUDY CONNECTION
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 October Mission Newsletter. Read about Project 216 and how you can help, get a heads up on Covenant’s Christmas Angel Projects, learn what it means to be the co-leader of the Food Bank ministry, read how a Covenant couple is sponsoring Life for Children Ministry orphans, 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.
ATTENTION COVENANT COOKIE BAKERS!!!
Study Connection is a tutoring program through FWCS and Covenant participates at Lincoln Elementary. Starting mid-October tutors from Covenant will meet with their assigned students on Wednesdays after school. Nine tutors have agreed to be tutors, but there are times when they can’t attend so subs are needed. Please consider filling in as a sub when needed. You will spend time working on school work from the student’s teacher and reading. To volunteer, contact Jenny Hines (260) 908-6964 or jenniferdhines1964@gmail.com or Sue Weirich (260) 450-6965 or skweirich@gmail.com
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 Sunday, December 7, and put in the kitchen. Volunteers will be bagging the cookies on Monday, 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.
