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March 2017 Covenant Key

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Covenant Key

March 2017

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Embracing Tomorrow Today

2017 Lenten Sermon Series Sunday Worship 10 AM

The Book of Ruth: Binding Together

March 5: An Introduction to Ruth March 12: Those Left Living

March 19: The Gathering of Hope March 26: Next of Kin

April 2: Noble Behavior

SUNDAY

Sunday Education 9 AM

Worship 10 AM

Children’s Church 10 AM

WEDNESDAY

Covenant Connections 6:30 PM

Youth Group 6:30 PM

Crescendo Bells 6:30 PM

Chancel Choir 7:30 PM

“We serve as Christ’s disciples by

lifting one another though loving and

caring relationships for the glory of

God.”

In the March 2017 Covenant Key: Spotlight, page 1 PNC / Pastor Nominating Committee, page 2 January 2017 Treasurer’s Report, page 2 New Website, page 2 Life Together, page 3-5 Christian Education, page 5-8 Mission In Action, page 9-16 - In Our Community, page 9-12 - CPW / Covenant Presbyterian Women, page 13 - Socios de Cristo, page 14-15 - Presbyterian Mission Agency, page 16 Shepherds’ Corner, page 17 Volunteers’ Corner, page 17-18 Thank You Notes, page 18 March Calendar, page 19


The PNC is off to a great start in our search and discernment for our new

Pastor. The committee will be meeting every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. until we

feel we are well on our way in the process.

Should you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to

reach out to anyone on the committee. We will also have a dedicated email address that we will publish

once it is set up. Thank you to those from the congregation who have already provided some input and

guidance. Please know we will be considering all members of the congregation when we make this very

important decision.

Emily Smith, PNC [email protected]

The following summarizes some of the key line items compared to budget and to last year:

Actual January

Budget January

Prior Year January

Member Offerings 20452.23 24550.92 25495.16

Total Revenue 21754.61 31055.67 26723.02

Total Expenses 25901.53 30147.33 30956.80

Net Income(Loss) (4146.92) 908.34 (4233.78)

Member offerings for the month are about $5043 less than January of last year.

Our overall revenue is about $4968 less than last year. Our total expenses are $4246 under budget for

the year. If you have questions, let me know. Thanks.

Peri Van Tassel, Treasurer

[email protected]

(515) 422-8938

PNC / Pastor Nominating Committee

January 2017 Treasurer’s Report

New Website Check us out! www.wdmcovenant.org

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.wdmcovenant.org/


Men’s Breakfast – Monday, March 6 Usually the first Monday of each month

The men’s breakfast meets at the early hour of 6:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The group hopes this allows men with different schedules to join for discussion, friendship and food.

Wednesday Morning Coffee Group 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Join us as we enjoy refreshments and visiting with one another. This group meets every Wednesday in Fellowship Hall and all are welcome.

Fun at CROSS Ministries Trivia Night

On Saturday, February 11 a group of Covenant members headed to CROSS Ministries Trivia Night. The fundraiser – both trivia and a silent auction – has become an annual event, raising money to benefit those who CROSS serves. Last year, CROSS Ministries provided approximately 21,000 acts of giving and service to low income and no-income people.

LIFE TOGETHER


Covenant Book Club

The Book Club Meets on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room. The book for March is At the Water’s Edge: A Novel by Sara Gruen From Amazon: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: In this thrilling new novel from the author of Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen again demonstrates her talent for creating spellbinding period pieces. At the Water’s Edge is a gripping and poignant love story about a privileged young woman’s awakening as she experiences the devastation of World War II in a tiny village in the Scottish Highlands.”

The book for April is At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier. From goodreads.com: 1838: James and Sadie Goodenough have settled where their wagon got stuck – in the muddy, stagnant swamps of northwest Ohio. They and their five children work relentlessly to tame their patch of land, buying saplings from a local tree man known as John Appleseed so they can cultivate the fifty apple trees required to stake their claim on the property. But the orchard they plant sows the seeds of a long battle. James loves the apples, reminders of an easier life back in Connecticut; while Sadie prefers the applejack they make, an alcoholic refuge from brutal frontier life. 1853: Their youngest child Robert is wandering through Gold Rush California. Restless and haunted by the broken family he left behind, he has made his way alone across the country. In the redwood and giant sequoia groves he finds some solace, collecting seeds for a naturalist who sells plants from the new world to the gardeners of England. But you can run only so far, even in America, and when Robert’s past makes an unexpected appearance he must decide whether to strike out again or stake his own claim to a home at last. Chevalier tells a fierce, beautifully crafted story in At the Edge of the Orchard, her most graceful and richly imagined work yet.

Ladies Who Lunch – Monday, March 27 @ 11:30 a.m. Sign-up for the lunch in the north hallway and keep a look out for the restaurant announcement. Last month, LWL met at Star Bar on Ingersoll and were joined by a few women who work in the area, with approximately 15 attending. Hope to see you there!


$40.43 “I paid my per capita.”

23 members have paid their per capita. Thank you!

Save the Date! Sunday, April 30th following worship

We will celebrate Covenant’s 60th Anniversary with a potluck on Sunday,

April 30th. There will be several picture displays looking back on the history

of Covenant and much more. Look for the signup sheet in the narthex the first week in April!

Barb Storjohann, Fellowship Elder

[email protected]

(515) 250-6038

The Drake Choir and Chamber Choir, Drake University’s most

select choral ensembles, will present a pre-tour concert on

Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium in

Old Main. The concert will launch the choirs’ regional tour,

during which the ensembles will perform in Omaha, Lincoln,

Colorado Springs and Denver.

The pre-tour concert will feature music by contemporary American composers as well as works by

Brahms, Schütz, Gretchaninov and Gershwin. In addition, the Drake Choir will premiere a piece

commissioned by the choir and written by Eric Whitacre and Charles Anthony Silvestri. There is no

admission charge. For information, contact Dr. Aimee Beckmann-Collier, (515) 271-2841 or

[email protected].

Left: Youth volunteering with Holt International at Winter Jam in late January Right: Boy Scout Sunday

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION




Wednesday Evenings for Children and Youth Youth Group March Schedule March 1 Ash Wednesday Worship Service 6:30 p.m. March 8 YESS blanket making / Meet at church 6:30 p.m. March 15 No gathering; Spring Break

March 22 Introduction to Finances class / Meet at church 6:30 p.m. March 29 Cold Stone ice cream outing / Meet at church 6:30 p.m. Covenant Connections Topics (PreK-5th Grade) March 1 Ash Wednesday worship service 6:30 p.m. March 8 The transfiguration March 15 No gathering; Spring Break March 22 The Greatest Commandment March 29 Holy Week lesson

Sunday Mornings for Children Children’s Church Topics March 5 The Wedding Banquet March 12 Jesus Feeds 5000 March 19 The Transfiguration March 26 The Greatest Commandment

Three adjacent photos: Metro Arts Education Night with

Covenant Connections was held Wednesday, February 8.

An educational and artistic time was had by all!

Spring Break Reminder There will be no Covenant Connections or Youth Group on Wednesday, March 15th.


Palm Sunday / Children’s Palm Processional All children are invited to participate in a palm processional on Palm Sunday, April 8th. We will gather in the fellowship hall prior to the start of worship and enter the sanctuary together during the introit, waving palms as we walk in (parents are welcome to walk with smaller children). Palms will be placed in a basket by the communion table and children can then sit with their families.

Covenant’s Children’s Bell Choir All children preK-5th grade are invited to join!

Rehearsals will be on Wednesday nights for three weeks, from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Age appropriate music will be taught, however it is important that any child joining the bell choir

commits to attending most rehearsals. Rehearsal dates are March 22, March 29, April 5, April 19,

April 26, May 3, May 10 and May 17. The performance will be May 21 during worship. Questions? Email

Heather Blue-Belleu at [email protected] or Laura Schieber at [email protected].

Girl Scout Sunday March 12

Join us for worship at 10:00 a.m. and learn more about the girl scouts in Covenant’s congregation and in the community.

Save the Dates for VBS 2017! Evenings 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11 to Thursday, June 15

Cave Quest: Following Jesus, The Light of the World Attendance is open to ages three to 5th grade. Grade six and older can volunteer! Invite family and friends! Online registration will open after Easter. VBS Sunday will be June 18th, Father’s Day. Watch for more details to come. YOU CAN HELP / LARGE boxes are needed for Vacation Bible School!

We need all the large boxes we can get (the size that would be large enough for a child to crawl

through). This year’s VBS has a cave theme and we want to make our very own cave tunnel to play in.

The bigger the tunnel, the more fun it will be! Please help us find boxes! We are willing to pick up if

needed, otherwise drop them by the church office or set them in the hallway by the Christian Education

office door. Thank you!




Easter Candy Donations Covenant’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 8th. We are in need of small, wrapped candies or small trinkets to stuff in the plastic eggs. All donations can be placed in the basket in the fellowship hall prior to Sunday, April 2nd. Last year almost forty kids came to Covenant to hunt eggs. Thank you in advance for your support!

Covenant’s Annual

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m.

*Bring a basket and your friends!*

Meet in the church Narthex.

Rain, shine or snow…we will hunt eggs!

SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Study 9:00 a.m. in classroom W4. The group is

reading and discussing Luke for the next few months.

March 5 Led by Dave Hamilton




SUNDAYS: Contemporary Issues 9:00 a.m. in classroom N3A

March 5 Topic: The Story of Ruth Facilitator: Pastor Jan Scott




April 2 Topic: The Story of Ruth Facilitator: Pastor Jan Scott

April 9 No Class / Palm Sunday

April 16 No Class / Easter

The Story of Ruth is discussed over multiple Sundays; please come at any time.


Covenant’s Diapers Ministry

March workshop dates:

Tuesday evening, March 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday morning, March 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon All monthly workshops are located in the north classroom (N3A). Four machines are available for those who sew who do not plan to bring their own portable machines. Please call, email or text Project Coordinator Bert Martindale in advance to let her know you plan to participate. She's ready to answer any questions you may have!

[email protected] 515-369-6522 515-782-5718 (cell)

Come help out in any way!

March’s Personal Product

Collection: Disposable Diapers

In March, we’re collecting disposable diapers,

all sizes, for the DMARC personal product

collection. Diapers can be placed on the lower shelves of the food pantry cart in the Narthex. Your

donations will be given to CROSS Ministries. We’ll be collecting baby wipes in April.

Your donations make a difference for those with limited or no income.

Karen Anderson

[email protected]

(515) 491-1693

MISSION IN ACTION

Want to know more about the diaper ministry? See

“Covenant’s Diaper Mission Calling for Volunteers!”

on page 8 of the February 2017 Covenant Key. Learn

how the dedicated efforts of the group benefit the

Haiti Cloth Diaper Project based in Rochester, MN.

BY THE NUMBERS

- 5.3 million children under 3 in the U.S. live in poor or

low-income families.

- Government programs? None. Food stamps do not cover

diapers.

- Diaper assistance is provided by diaper banks, food

banks, social service agencies and community and faith-

based groups.

- Without diapers, babies cannot participate in early

childhood education programs.

- Without childcare, parents cannot go to work.

Want more info? Learn about diaper need

from the National Diaper Bank at

www.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org



http://www.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/


Douglas M. Woods Challenge Hunger Campaign

March 1 through April 30

Since 2013, the Douglas M. Woods Challenge Hunger Campaign has been matching gifts to the DMARC

Food Pantry Network 50 cents to the dollar, thanks to benefactor and retired West Des Moines police

officer Doug Woods.

Now in its fifth year, the Douglas M. Woods Challenge Hunger Campaign offers $10,000 of matching

funds and has raised over $200,000 to date for DMARC. From March 1 through April 30, donations to

DMARC that are noted as “Challenge Hunger” gifts will be matched 50 cents for every dollar, up to a

total of $20,000 given. Your $10 becomes $15; $50 equals $75; and so on. This challenge comes during a

season when donations to the food pantries are historically low. Yet, the need for food assistance

continues. During the Challenge, a $10 gift will help DMARC provide 20 meals. This March and April,

your gift has extra impact.

March Coins for Concern: Orchard Place

Orchard Place's mission is to develop strong futures for children and youth with mental health and behavioral challenges. See www.orchardplace.org.

One Great Hour of Sharing

The OGHS started in 1949 and is a

long-standing ecumenical effort aimed

at raising the funds necessary to

provide relief and reconstruction for

communities in the aftermath of

disaster. What started as an hour-long

radio appeal has evolved over the

years, varying from eight to 29

participating denominations, and has

become the most participated in

Offering in the PC (USA). Today,

projects supported by One Great Hour

of Sharing are underway in more than

100 countries.

For more information, go to

http://specialofferings.pcusa.org/oghs

http://www.orchardplace.org/

http://specialofferings.pcusa.org/oghs


2016: Faith & Grace Garden by the Numbers

Questions?

Tim Goldman, 745-9842, [email protected]

Mark Marshall, 998-5381, [email protected]

www.growthefood.org

# People # Hours

Churches 140 830

Community 45 246

Schools 168 556

Total 353 1632

Volunteers in the Garden

Peas 30

Peppers 264

Pumpkins 85

Radishes 180

Potatoes 376

Strawberries 55

Sweet Potatoes 685

Tomatoes 2393

Turnips 170

Water melons 120

Winter Squash 55

Zucchini 585

Total Harvested 6972

In Lbs

apples 35

Asparagus 25

Bush Beans 213

Blueberries 97

Cabbage 35

Cantaloupe 155

collards 34

Cucumbers 431

Eggplant 8

kale 60

Lettuce 130

Onions 751

What We Grew

DMARC 155

Trinity 2446

Lutheran Social Services 370

Catholic Workers 100

WDM Human Services 3901

Total Donated 6972

Where it Went




Sudanese Refugee Assistance

It is WINTER. She came wearing sandals. She needs boots. It is COLD. He has only a sweatshirt. He needs a coat. They LEFT EVERYTHING BEHIND. They are strangers in a strange land. They need help. They need hope.

The Presbytery of Des Moines’ Sudanese Support Team is partnering with our First Arabic Presbyterian Worshipping Community to provide desperately needed items for newly arrived Sudanese refuges. We ask for your help by making a monetary donation or providing a gift card to places like Wal-Mart, Target, Hy-Vee, Price Chopper, etc.

DONATE online at dmpresbytery.org, or send gift cards or checks (payable to Presbytery of Des Moines with Sudanese Mission on the mission line) to the Presbytery of Des Moines, 2400 86th Street, Suite 20, Urbandale, IA 50322.

Hope for the Hungry Conference / Saturday, March 4 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us for the 8th Annual Feed Greater Des Moines Conference. Come learn from top hunger fighting

and local food organizations in Greater Des Moines about how they are combining efforts to make a

difference. Choose two workshops to attend and learn how you can volunteer, donate and advocate for

positive change.

Saturday, March 4th, 2017

Grace Lutheran Church

3010 52nd Street

Des Moines, IA 50310

“Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don’t have enough to eat. What good is there in your saying to them, ‘God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!’ – if you don’t give them the necessities of life? So it is with faith: if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead.” James 2: 15-17

Information and registration is at www.feeddsm.org.

http://www.feeddsm.org/


CPW NEWS Mark your calendar for the Presbytery of Des Moines PW Spring Connection on Saturday, April 8 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola. It starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. The theme is Happy and Healthy together. There will be a worship service, panel discussions and a greeting card activity. It is also a time to connect with and share ideas with other women in the Presbytery. For lunch reservations contact Juanita Ott at [email protected] or call 515-778-7985. The next CPW meeting at Covenant is Wednesday March 1 at 1:00 pm. All women are invited. The main topic of discussion will be the annual Tabletop Luncheon to be held. Saturday, August 19.

Diane Johnson [email protected]

(515) 225-2755

CPW Morning Circle: Tuesday, March 14 at 9:15 a.m. / Community Room at Covenant

Hosted by Deb Kellogg

CPW Evening Circle: Tuesday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. / Hosted by Kathie Eft at Her Home

Consult your church directory for the address or call the church office at (515) 225-2254.

The morning and evening circles are reading Horizon’s Bible Study, “Who is Jesus” for the 2016-2017 year. We look forward to all of you joining us for this exciting study and the conversations it creates. All women of Covenant and guests are welcome to one or both of the Covenant Circles. If you cannot make one during a particular month, you can join the other group, or you may even decide you would like to be a part of each Circle. Both are wonderful and bring their own ideas to the study.

SAVE THE DATE / Tabletop Luncheon August 19 Mark your calendar for the Tabletop Luncheon, August 19, 2017. We will feature a Flower theme. We will need many volunteers.

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN




Keeping Up With Our Socios Partnership

Could It Be You?

The next San Isidro partnership delegation trip: July 4-11, 2017

Covenant's 7th delegation trip will continue to build on our six previous

partnership trips that began in the fall of 2010. We're calling up four-to-

six men, women and young adults to meet with the village Directiva

(elected council), 14 scholarship students, local school board, women's

project group and the area medical clinic student doctor. Delegates will

visit with each of our 59 families to deliver our partner family letters and to offer friendship and careful,

prayerful listening support.

Please share your questions, responses, thoughts and prayers about your possible support and/or

involvement with Warren Pitcher and Marilynn Johnson.

Socios Co-Moderators:

Marilynn Johnson, [email protected]

(515) 278-2585

Warren Pitcher, [email protected]

(515) 225-3802

The Price of One Pound of Don Justo Coffee, Broken Down

33.5% to the local economy for growing, harvesting, processing, roasting and grinding

37.2% for administrative and supply costs for things like bags, labels, flavor oils and shipping

29.3% to the Pastoral Team to fund local social and economic development projects

Letters Needed for Covenant Partner Families

in San Isidro

Covenant partners with families in the mountain

community of San Isidro. We have 59 families in our

partner community and we need another Covenant Family

to partner with our one remaining family in San Isidro. We

do not expect our families to be able to write back, but most of us get a return letter when we send

SOCIOS de CRISTO




one. We get to build a relationship with our partner families and if you decide to go on a

delegation in the future, you will be a star!

Letters for Covenant Partner Families in San Isidro We need a card/letter for your

partner family by Sunday, MAY 14. This date has changed since the February Key which

asked for a letter in June. Our apologies for the change. Please note the new date.

We cannot send gifts. A letter, card or photo is all we can send. If you would like to send a photo, we can

take one of you in our sanctuary or in Fellowship Hall. See Deb Kellogg or Marilee Myers for help in

taking a picture.

Please be prompt and get it to us by Sunday, May 14th, 2017.

We need to have our letters translated before they are given to our families.

Do not use Google Translate. It does not translate correctly and is very difficult for our families to read.

If you are able to write in Spanish or have a friend or relative that can translate your letter it would be very helpful.

Do I have a partner family? If your name is in the

following list, yes you do.

If your name is not listed below and you would like

to send a letter, call Deb Kellogg, (515) 779-0600.

41- Wes & Laura Schieber

42-Stacey Carroll

43-Andy & Tamara Brase

44- Dot North

45-Dodie & John Jabour

46- Scott & Judy Telford

47/48- Carol & Steve Brase

49-Craig & Emily Smith

50- Partner family needed

51-Kaela Phillips

52- Lyn Harris

53- Phil & Lindee Jeneary

54-Collin & Morgan Freeburg

55-Dave & Kelli Deines

56- Clint & Kate

Oberbroeckling

57-Jennifer & Joe Chance

58-Ann McGowan

59-Pam Rees

20/6- Teri Springer

21-David Hamilton

22-Bev Countryman

23-Rhonda & Brian Barker

24-Jerry & Jean Caster

26-Frank & Stacie Neu

27- Lee Cox

28-Marcy Phillips

29-Ron & MaryKay Barker

30-Julie & Mike Witmer

31-Deb & Paul Hayes

32-Bruce & Bev Anderson

34- Rosalie Sechovec

35-Craig & Joan Johnson

36- Elaine Berry

37- Dan & Betty Ratekin

38-Nathan & Jana Michael

39-Ginny Ver Ploeg

40-Andy & Karen Anderson

1-Russ & Mary Marshall

2-Barb & Rick Storjohann

3-Partner family needed

4-Jason & Laura Storjohann

5-Bert Martindale

6-Brianna Springer

7- Weldon & Marie Michael

8-Bob & Susie Thompson

9-Kasey Tickel

10-Diane Johnson

11-Bob & Marilynn Johnson

12/33-Deb & Perry Kellogg

13-Claudia & Warren Pitcher

14/25-Kent & Marilee Myers

15-Mike & Jan Scott

16-John & Tamara Sprole

17-Ryan & Lisa Albers

18-John & Kathie Eft

19- Mark & Latsamy Hilliard


Presbyterian Mission Agency: We Choose Welcome

When we welcome refugees, we welcome the refugee Jesus. Warned in a dream, Joseph and Mary took

the infant Jesus to Egypt to keep him safe from Herod. At that moment, he and his parents became

refugees.

Our recent observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds us that our nation’s record of welcome

is far from perfect. Jewish refugees fleeing persecution were turned away from our shore during that

time. On countless occasions since, however, our nation has provided succor for those fleeing

persecution, war, and violence.

As this is being written, our nation, and we as Presbyterians, face another moment of decision. Will we

welcome refugees in Jesus’ name or will we go along with policies that would turn away those unable to

remain in their homes and forced to seek safety and security in other nations, including our own?

This past week, the President signed an executive order that would halt refugee resettlement and would

bar refugees from certain (mostly Muslim majority) countries entering the United States. Church World

Service reports that the order suspends the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for 120 days for all

populations, indefinitely bars Syrian refugees from resettlement in the United States and does not allow

entry into the country of nationals from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen (this includes

refugees and people with Special Immigrant Visas) for the next 90 days. The premise is that this will

protect us from terrorists.

Presbyterians, along with people of other faiths and people of good will, have

responded that we will not give in to fear and we will follow the call of Jesus to

welcome. In a January 28, 2017 statement, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Stated

Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) said “We stand

ready to welcome our new neighbors, friends, and family of all faiths and nations.” …

Resources[are found at www.presbyterianmission.org] to support Presbyterians who

seek to practice welcome in Jesus’ name.

Sarah Lisherness, Director

Compassion, Peace and Justice

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/

http://info.pcusa.org/t/i-l-ujcuuy-mkiirirc-y/

Covenant Presbyterian February 2017 Key

I have been going through some pretty major changes in my life

over the past couple of years. I have heard it said that the

alternative to change is death. There seems to be a guarantee in

life that change will happen. Change is something we tend to fear

or become anxious about because we cannot control it.

My friend told me the other day that the things we cannot

change, change us. Maybe that’s called growing. Personally, I think it is difficult and painful. Supposedly,

God does not give us more of a load than we can handle. Sometimes, I wonder. Yet, in faith, I believe

that God has a plan for me, for all of us. He wants us to be happy and prosper. If we trust Him and allow

changes to grow us to become more like Jesus in how we respond and act, then we are promised that

things will work out for those who love him and keep his commandments. I try to calm down and

remember Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and

petition, with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Hang in there.

Submitted by Lori Brown, Shepherd

(with a little help from my friends and www.biblestudytools.com)

Ash Wednesday

Communion: Servers: Byron Rippentrop, Linda Rippentrop, Mary Kay Barker

Ashes: Karen Anderson, Andy Anderson

Ushers and Greeters: Deb Kellogg, Emma Kellogg, John Sprole

Lay Leader: Kevin Littleton

Communion Servers

March 5: Lee Cox, Dot North, Dave Hamilton, Steve Brase

Ushers and Greeters

March 5: Rick & Barb Storjohann, Teri Springer, Bev Countryman

March 12: Girl Scout Sunday / Makenna McClintic, Caitlyn Chance, Page Schieber, Kaitlyn McClintic

March 19: John & Kathie Eft, Byron Rippentrop, Peri Van Tassel

March 26: Sandy Stuck, Elaine Berry, Ann McGowan, Marcy Phillips

SHEPHERDS’ CORNER

VOLUNTEERS’ CORNER


A/V:

March 5: Mark Albers

March 12: Ryan Myers

March 19: Dave Hamilton

March 26: Mark Hilliard

Lay Leaders:

March 5: Deb Kellogg

March 12: TBD

March 19: Ann McGowan

March 26: Sally Patton

Thank you!

A big thank you to the following for donating cookies for

the reception on Sunday following the Children's

Worship Service. Lynne Barton, Vera Wanamaker, Carol

Brase, Mary Kay Barker, John and Tammy Sprole, Barb

Woodward and Barb Storjohann. Also thanks to the

Fellowship Committee for organizing, setting up and cleaning up.

Barb Storjohann, Fellowship Elder

[email protected]

(515) 250-6038

Nursery:

March 5: Maverick Simmer

March 12: Emma Kellogg

March 19: Kaitlyn McClintic

March 26: Mark Albers

Trinity Chimes:

March 5: Elizabeth Hilliard

March 12: Paige Schieber

March 19: Makenna McClintic

March 26: Carsten Barker

On Wednesday evening, February 1, Covenant Youth

participated in making the evening meal at Ronald

McDonald House in Des Moines.



March 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

26 ELECTION of

ELDERS 9:00 AM Nursery

9:00 AM Adult Class

10:00 AM Worship

10:00 AM Children’s

Church )

11:15 AM Annual Election

of Elders (Sanctuary)

7:00 PM Women's AA

(W2)

27

11:30 AM Ladies

Who Lunch meet

at Trostel’s

Greenbriar in

Johnston

28 9:30 AM Staff Meeting

(N2)

6:30 PM Toastmasters

Meeting (W4)

1 Ash Wednesday 10:00 AM Coffee

Fellowship (FH)

1:00 PM CPW Meeting

(N3A)

5:30 PM PNC (N2)

6:30 PM Communion

Service

7:30 PM Bell Choir

2 10:00 AM Al-Anon

(N3A)

5:30 PM Book Club (N2)

3 9:00 AM -4:00 PM

PJC (N3A & W4)

4

Chuck Hart

Funeral – watch for email or

check with office

on the time.

5 Communion 9:00 AM Nursery

9:00 AM Adult Class

10:00 AM Worship


Church

11:15 AM Shepherd’ (W4)

11:15 AM Socios de

Cristo (N3A)

7:00 PM Women's AA

(W2)

6 6:45 AM Men's

Breakfast (FH)

7:00 PM PEO GY

(FH)


(N2)

10:00 AM Meeting (N2A)

1:00 PM Property

Meeting w/HS


Meeting (W4)

8

10:00 AM Coffee

Fellowship (FH)

5:30 PM PNC (N2) 6:30 PM Youth Group

6:30 PM Covenant

Connections

6:30 PM Bell Choir

7:30 PM Chancel Choir

(Sanctuary)

9 10:00 AM Al-Anon

(N3A)

10

11

12 Girl Scout

Sunday 9:00 AM Nursery

9:00 AM Adult Class

10:00 AM Worship


Church

6:30 PM Session (N3A)

7:00 PM Women's AA

(W2)

13

14

9:15 AM CPW Morning

Circle / Community

Room / Deb Kellogg Host


Meeting (N3A)

15 Key Deadline

10:00 AM Coffee

Fellowship (FH)

5:30 PM PNC (N2)

6:30 PM Bell Choir


(Sanctuary)

16

10:00 AM Al-Anon

(N3A)

17

18

19 9:00 AM Nursery

9:00 AM Adult Class

10:00 AM Worship


Church

11:15 AM Cookie

Reception (FH)

7:00 PM Women's AA

(W2)

20


(N2)


Meeting (W4)

7:00 PM CPW Evening

Circle/ Kathie Eft Home

22 10:00 AM Coffee

Fellowship (FH)

5:30 PM PNC (N2)

6:15 PM Children’s Bells

Practice

6:30 PM Covenant

Connections

6:30 PM Bell Choir


(Sanctuary)

23 10:00 AM Al-Anon

(N3A)

24

25

26 9:00 AM Nursery

9:00 AM Adult Class

10:00 AM Worship


Church )

11:15 AM Annual Election

of Elders (Sanctuary)

7:00 PM Women's AA

(W2)

27

11:30 AM Ladies

Who Lunch


(N2)

10:00 AM PEO Book

Club (FH)

10:00 AM Cleaning of

Sanctuary

6:00 PM-8:00 PM Diaper

Workshop & Ministry

(N3A)


Meeting (W4)

29 9:30 AM-Noon Diaper

Workshop & Ministry

(N3A)

10:00 AM Coffee

Fellowship (FH)

5:30 PM PNC (N2)

6:15 PM Children’s Bells

Practice

6:30 PM Covenant

Connections

6:30 PM Youth Group

6:30 PM Bell Choir


(Sanctuary)

30 10:00 AM Al-Anon

(N3A)

31

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West Des Moines Spring Break


COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1025 – 28

TH ST.

WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-2124

Why buy coffee that has traveled from unknown places and

processing factories?

You can easily shop at Covenant and Buy Don Justo Coffee

produced near San Isidro, El Salvador. Don Justo Coffee is a

fair trade coffee that can be purchased the first Sunday of

each month in Fellowship Hall following worship. You will find

the nine flavors delicious! One lb. packages are available in

$10 whole bean or ground & $12 de-café packages. There are

also 2 oz. sample size coffees available for $1.

Remember, these sales help

our families in San Isidro.

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