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www.covenantwendell.com “Celebrating the Past – Building the Future”

Covenant Presbyterian Church

125 S. Selma Rd. Wendell, NC 27591-9705

Thank you!

To Bruce Berry for being our “bridge”

these past five months!

Although he will not be in the pulpit,

we are glad to report that

he will still be with us

in the back row of the choir.

And Welcome! To the Reverend Deborah Osterhoudt,

who will be our interim pastor

& guide us through this time of transition.

Please keep her

& the Session in your prayers.

Keeping Up with Covenant Church

News from Covenant Presbyterian

Wendell, North Carolina

August 2017

For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:20)

CHOIR CHATTER:

Your choir is busy preparing for choir Sunday - August 27th. We will lead worship with our tour music, Lloyd Larson's The Church's One Foundation. We will also have dinner that evening in the fellowship hall

where we will introduce this year's Christmas cantata. If you are interested in choir and can sing, please sign up so we

know to expect you and feed you. You'll find the sheets on bulletin boards in both the sanctuary building and the fellowship hall. Remember, if cats

run under the bed and dogs howl when you sing, we need good listeners, too.

See you in church,

Wanda

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THE AUGUST FLOWER CHART IS DISTRESSINGLY BLANK!!

The flower arrangements each Sunday add so much to the beauty of our sanctuary and we are fortunate in having a talented arranger in our church family. As often as possible, she uses flowers from her yard but more often, does need to purchase flowers. If you would like to give flowers in honor or memory of someone, call Judy Raybon 919-365-3923 or the church office. Cost is $60 AND you can take them home!! (Donations accepted also).

SEPTEMBER IS COMING!!

Summer is great but it is time to look ahead & prepare.

RALLY DAY is September 10th so mark your calendar.

Our Youth will be leading worship that morning and will meet at

10:00 a.m. in their Sunday School room beginning August 6th to prepare.

VBS Superheroes (and any youngsters that wish they were!) will

begin meeting with Miss Mary at 10:30 a.m. on August 20th to practice

VBS songs to share with the congregation on Rally Day.

Did a Sunday School teacher impact your life? Would you

like to give back? We are still setting up our teams for teaching Sunday

School. The team approach means that you have someone with whom to

discuss ideas and plans AND you do not have to teach every Sunday.

Give it some prayer and then listen - is teaching Sunday School part of

God’s plan for you??

MOVIE NIGHT – ON THURSDAY!!!

Thursday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

THE SHACK

Free admission, free popcorn, free beverage,

Worship Elders Carol Rich & Tim VanGelder

Christian Education Elders Becky Abate & Paula Perry

First Sunday Fellowship Sunday, Aug. 6th Kimberly Stevens is our hostess this month. Stay for some lemonade, goodies and greet our new Interim Paster, Debbie Osterhoudt. Be sure to wear your nametag!

Men’s Breakfast Sunday, Aug. 20th

Jeff Davis & Norm Moak are chefs at 8:30 a.m. in the Education Building kitchen. All men of the church are welcome – hot coffee, great food & a great bunch of guys. All men are welcome.

Breakfast Fellowship Monday, Aug. 7 & 14 The Clayton group meets at Jones Cafe at 9:30 a.m. on the first Monday of the month and the Zebulon group meets at McLean’s on the second Monday, both at 9:30 a.m. EVERYONE is welcome – at either or both groups!

Prayer Shawl Sunday, Aug. 20th The knitters meet at 5:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month and

create shawls & throws for comfort in time of need. Want to join the group? Experienced knitters are happy to help & share patterns. Some supplies are available. Call Christine Mailliard at 919-366-0883 for more information or if you know of someone who could use a shawl.

Join a special care ministry (Contact Kimberly Stevens at 919-269-3881 or Jeannie Driver at 919-365-5521 for more information.)

Handy Hands helps with home repairs and chores for those who find it difficult to manage by themselves. They have installed several ramps for those with problems with mobility. Need is more important than ability to pay so donations are appreciated.

Martha’s Ministry provides meals in time of need. If you are experiencing difficulties – illness, stress or any other reason and having a meal delivered would give you a lift, please let the church office know (919-365-7979). If you are able to help prepare and/or deliver meals, please call Kimberly, Jeannie or the church office.

Coming in September September16th - Blood drive September 17th - Pot Luck Dinner – after worship! This will replace the First Wednesday Dinners and will be more convenient for many.

CARVER ELEMENTARY BACKPACK BUDDY PROGRAM

Don't forget our weekend meals for Carver kids. We need hearty soups, vegetables, peanut butter and fruit to pack for August delivery. There is a designated bin in the Narthex and lists with suggested items on the bulletin boards.

The Food Pantry is an on-going project supplying bags of groceries to needy families in our area. Emphasis for August: Dried peas, beans, rice and dried fruit. Of

course any non-perishable foods as welcome. We are grateful to Wendell UMC for providing space and volunteers to staff the pantry. If you would like to

volunteer at the pantry, let the church office know.

School Summer vacation is nearly over! This year our

traditional drive for school supplies will be in conjunction with the

“Bright for Will” Foundation. There is a bin in the narthex and

lists of needed supplies on the bulletin boards as well as more

information later in this newsletter.

On August 27th, Mike Smithson & Bud Lawlor will man the

grill after worship and everyone is invited to a cookout!

There will be lists posted if you want to bring

a side dish but it isn’t necessary. Just come, enjoy,

and put some money in the basket to help with the

Supply drive. Children need the right tools to learn

and all too often, teachers are trying to fill in

supplies for a whole classroom!

Added attraction: Sam’s Flying Scoops Ice Cream Truck

will be on hand for dessert. Proceeds of sales will benefit the

Foundation.

Congregational Care Elders Kimberly Stevens & Jeannie Driver

Mission/Outreach Elders Leta Thornton & Bud Lawler

Financial Report for July 2017 Month Year to date

Expenses $19,453 $133,519 Received 22,043 158,382 Difference $ 2,590 $ 24,864

Heritage Fund $ 1,415 $ 9,021

Mortgage Balance as of July 31, 2017 - $1,058,984. Gift Card Update: Due to demand, Walmart gift cards are available in the narthex after worship with NO WAITING! Food Lion & Lowes cards as always are available.

Wendell Birthday Calendar

Orders are being taken for this unique calendar. For only 50 cents an entry, it will

record the birthdays & anniversaries of your loved ones! What a great reminder!

Calendars are $7 with proceeds benefiting Covenant’s outreach programs. See Mary Jo Cashion or the church

office to place your order. Deadline is August 14th!

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN will meet on August 29th at

7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

This is the “kick-off” meeting for the year so come for

devotions, fellowship and to be a part of the planning for

the year. All women of the church are welcome!

Lectionary for August 2017

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - August 6

Genesis 32:22–31

Psalm 17:1–7, 15

Romans 9:1–5

Matthew 14:13–21

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost - August 13

Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28

Psalm 105:1–6, 16–22, 45b

Romans 10:5–15

Matthew 14:22–33

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost - August 20

Genesis 45:1–15

Psalm 133

Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32

Matthew 15:[10–20] 21–28

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - August 27

Exodus 1:8—2:10

Psalm 124

Romans 12:1–8

Matthew 16:13–20

Stewardship Elders Hugh Cashion & Barb Sneade

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August Birthdays

4 Jim Hopkins, Merle Kirby

9 Carolyn Fleming

10 Sandy Alger

11 Wanda Ramm

14 Irvin Allcox

19 Todd Turner

21 Dennis Rich

24 Daniel J. Harris

27 Aubrey Pearce

28 Steve Hicks

30 Stella Martin

August Anniversaries

4 Tim & Robin Harris

6 Gary & Pam Hardee

11 Bill & Susie Alden

16 Joe & Linda Hess

17 Richard & Linda Warner

20 Terrell & Susan Thomas

22 Dickie & Jackie Murray

30 Mark & Lynda Byrd

NOTE: Please let the office know of any omissions or errors.

Joys & Concerns

Sympathy to:

Don & Susan Agee on the death of her son,

Jared Donald Carroll

On June 28th

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Matthew & Nicole Bills on the death of his father

on July 17th

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Thank you

Dear Church Family,

They say there is no "I" in the word "TEAM". But, our

church "teams" are full of Individuals who go the extra mile,

who step up to the plate and make sure that things get done.

There were many individuals, as well as teams, who provided

food, sent cards & emails, played music, crocheted blankets,

ushered, provided sound, preached, worked in the office, and

PRAYED for our family during Mark Abate's illness and funeral

service. Our family would like to thank you ALL.

"Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of

the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

—Colossians 3:17

Sincerely,

The Abate Family - Bob & Marge Borland (Mark's in-laws),

Karen & Richard Anderson (Mark's sister & brother-in-law),

and Becky, Nick, Marcella, & Giuliana Abate (Mark's wife &

children)

MOVIE NIGHT

THURSDAY, August 10TH

AT 7:00 P.M.

THE SHACK

Adapted from the best-selling novel by Canadian author William P. Young

This 2007 movie stars Sam Worthington,

Octavia Spencer & Tim McGraw.

After a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep

depression & questions his innermost beliefs.

Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter

urging him to an abandoned shack in the Oregon wilderness.

Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio

of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this

meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his

understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

IN AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT

ON THE BIG SCREEN.

FRESH, HOT POPCORN & BEVERAGE PROVIDED

BE CASUAL, BRING A CHAIR IF YOU LIKE.

AND YOU CAN’T BEAT THE PRICE – FREE!

Be "Bright for Will" By helping with school supplies

for needy youngsters

Needed: Pencils, plain and colored

Highlighters

Crayola crayons,24 count box

Glue sticks

Fiskar scissors - blunt-tip

Large pink erasers

Crayola broad line markers

(classic colors)

Marble composition books

Single subject notebooks

Pencil boxes,

Zipper pencil cases

One-inch 3 ring binders

School-size backpacks (no wheels)

Extra: (teachers wish list)

Tissue boxes

Post-it notes

Hand sanitizer

Dry erase markers

Collection bins will be in the narthex beginning August 6th.

Sponsored by Mission/Outreach &

The Bright for Will Foundation.

Volunteer Schedule for August/September 2017

Date Lay Reader Audio Greeters Ushers

Aug. 6 Leann Dale Kevin Dale Judy McCurdy Philip & Annette

Kirk; Al Cates,

Bob Morgan

Aug. 13 David Meyers Tim Harris Pam Hardee & Ed & Barb Sneade,

Carol Rich Becky Abate

Jeannie Driver

Aug. 20 Lisa Bailey Joshua Stevens Brian & Paula Steve Buus,

Daniels Bud Lawler,

Bill McCurdy

Aug. 27 Joe Bowman Amy Stevens John & Judy Tommy Crawford,

Shotts Gary Hardee,

Mike Smithson,

Tim VanGelder

Sept. 3 Marc Johnson Billy Cuthrell Tom & Stella Don Agee,

Martin Doug Petrey

Leeanne Stanton

Pete Dunlow

Sept 10 Deb Park Kevin Dale Jim & Margie Philip & Annette

Hopkins Kirk, Al Cates,

Bob Morgan

Sept. 17 Hulon Perry Tim Harris Olive Martin & Ed & Barb Sneade,

Leeanne Stanton Becky Abate,

Jeannie Driver

Sept 24 Tammy Joshua Stevens Judy McCurdy Steve Buus,

Strickland Bud Lawler,

Bill McCurdy

Children’s Ministry Volunteer Schedule for

August/September 2017

Date Children’s Sermon Nursery Volunteer Acolyte .

Aug. 6 Don Mailliard Rae Dunn Emma Buus

Aug. 13 Debbie Osterhoudt Robin Harris Megan Buus

Aug. 20 Bob Fleming Ruth Crawford James Newton

Aug. 27 Jennifer Carnes Dorine Newton Molly Smithson

Sept. 3 Tom Martin To be Scheduled

Sept 10 Don Mailliard

Sept. 17 Deborah Osterhoudt

Sept 24 Bob Fleming

Nursery Worker:

The nursery will be staffed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Sunday morning by Miss Lindsay Pearson.

Nursery Volunteers: The nursery volunteer is asked to bring a light snack and juice (no popcorn please). If you are unable to serve on your scheduled Sunday, please call anyone from the nursery volunteer list. If you have trouble finding a substitute, please contact the coordinator Robin Harris at robinrfharris@gmail.com or 919-602-6705

August 2017 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School

11:00 p.m. Worship Children & Youth Programs on Summer Break

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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7:30 p.m. Choir Practice

8:00 p.m. A.A.

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

10:00 a.m. Youth Meeting 12:15 p.m. First Sunday Fellowship

9:30 a.m. Breakfast Fellowship – Clayton

7:30 p.m. Choir Practice

8:00 p.m. A.A.

6:30 p.m. Finance Com. 7:00 p.m. MOVIE NITE

“THE SHACK”.

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10:00 a.m. Youth Meeting 5:30 p.m. Mission/Outreach

6:00 p.m. Property 7:00 p.m. Session

9:30 a.m. Breakfast Fellowship - Zebulon

7:30 p.m. Choir Practice

8:00 p.m. A.A.

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10:00 a.m. Youth Meeting 10:30 a.m. VBS Superheroes Practice 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 5:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl

7:30 p.m. Choir Practice

8:00 p.m. A.A.

27 28 29 30 31 Pennies for

Hunger CHOIR SUNDAY

10:00 a.m. Youth Meeting 12:15 p.m. Cookout Congregational Care Com. 6:00 p.m. Choir Dinner

6:00 p.m. CE Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Presbyterian Women

6:30 p.m. Choir at Brookdale

8:00 p.m. A.A.

COMING

SEPTEMBER

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