Hello friends –
I hope this email finds you well, here’s what’s coming up at Covington Community Church of the Brethren…
This Sunday (8/1): 10 AM: Sunday School for adults and activities for kids. Adult Sunday School meets in the library, and kids activities will be in the kids area downstairs.
· Adult Sunday School: “Anxiety & Faith.” All of us get anxious, and one person said that “To be alive is to have an anxiety disorder.” But the Bible says “Do not be anxious about anything” (Philippians 4:6). In this class we’ll talk about neuroscience, anxiety triggers, and practical faith-based steps on dealing with worry, fear, and anxiety. No preparation is needed. For those of you interested in doing extra reading, Jeremy suggests the book, “Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times” by Pete Steinke, which you can find online.
· Worship Theme: “Unpacking the Parables: The Parable of the Sower.” Jesus often taught using parables: short, memorable stories with packed profound spiritual truth. We’ll study a different parable each week, and this week’s parable can be found in: Luke 8:4-15, Mark 4:3-9; Matthew 13:3-9
· After worship: Greeter Training! Greeters have an important ministry: they can set the tone and make an impact in the first 30 seconds that a person (whether they be a longtime member or a first time visitor) experiences worship. Bring a sack lunch, we’ll meet after worship and finish in less than an hour, we’ll practice on each other and learn more about this surprisingly important ministry. For questions, contact Pastor Jeremy or Worship team Leader Pete Wilkins.
2. Our church is having a Vacation Bible School! Theme: “God, the Earth, Others & Me.” Mon, Tues, & Wed, August 2, 3, 4; 5:30-8 PM for children Grades K-6. Dinner is included for kids! We asked for volunteers for VBS, and the response was tremendous! We currently have sufficient adult help, now our greatest need is for you to invite kids to VBS! Invite any families with children in grades K-6. Have them call the church 253-631-9090 to pre-register. They should leave the names and age of children along with a telephone number. For questions, contact Mary Ashworth: ma.ashworth@hotmail.com. Thanks!
We have a ministry intern! Hilary Golden is a Master’s of Divinity student at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle, WA. Part of her education requires an internship experience, and she has sought out this congregation as the one in which she wishes to intern. Here’s the details:
· Hilary is a Pastor’s kid from Pittsburgh, and she has experience and education in worship music, youth ministry, and world missions.
· Her work will begin in July of 2010 and end in July of 2011. She will work for approximately 5 hours per week. There is no financial compensation.
· Hilary’s learning goals revolve around participating in and observing in areas such as administration, leadership, finance, and public speaking. At present, she is employed as non-Pastoral staff by a church in Seattle. This means that she will not be available on Sunday mornings to participate in the worshipping life of CCC. This means that almost all of Hilary’s time will be spent “behind the scenes” and in meetings.
· Any questions? Talk to a member of the Leadership Team or Pastor Jeremy. We’ll put Hilary’s photo and duties up on the bulletin board.
4. Want to help the Covington Co-Op Preschool and not spend any extra money doing it? Safeway and eScrip offer an exciting opportunity for our school to earn 10% back on selected purchases. Simply by registering your Safeway Club Card at www.escrip.com, eScrip will track your qualifying purchases and deposit the earnings to the preschool’s account automatically. Please help raise money for our school. It’s quick and easy!
1) Go to www.escrip.com
2) Click on “Sign Up – It’s Free!”
3) Follow the instructions
Please note you’ll need the following information when registering: Group Name: Covington Co-Op Preschool Group ID: 500005916. Safeway Back-to-School Program is only valid from July 19th – September 5th. You can get your Reward Certificates printed at your local Safeway starting Sept 10th. Rewards certificate must be turned in by October 11th in order for the preschool to receive the contribution.
5. Wanted: Scrap Wood. We are collecting scrap wood for a fun project at church. We are specifically looking for old or weathered wood, painted or unpainted, preferably no more than 1 inch think (think barn siding). The length or width of the wood can be any size. If you have any of this sitting around, drop it off anytime in Pastor Jeremy’s carport. More info to come!
6. Mark your calendar!
· Next Leadership Team Meeting: August 8th after worship at the church.
· Next Teen Night: August 13 at 7 PM at the church. Games, movies, snacks, fun for teens!
· Next Fun Day: August 21, 10 AM to 2 PM at the church. We’ll keep movin’ on various work projects around the property, and crafty people will work on crafts in the basement. Come when you can, leave when you must, and bring your own lunch.
· Next Youth Day: Saturday August 28th from 2-4 PM. Fun and games for kids grades 1-6!
Thanks to those who:
· Led and went on the hikes last week to Denny Creek and Granite Mountain… we had a great time!
· Promoted and attended Fortune’s concert last Sunday night (7/25)!
· Volunteered to help give Rosemary Cavin a ride to worship! We think that her transportations needs are covered for now, but we’ll let you know if we need additional drivers.
· Signed up to help with VBS… now we need your help inviting kids!
Other questions? Just email Jeremy (Jeremy@CovingtonCommunitychurch.org) or call (253-631-9090).
Blessings, Jeremy Ashworth
“…with every opportunity comes a price tag. One cannot seize the day (or time) without choosing to not seize something else, which will undoubtedly have consequences. The itinerant Rabbi Jesus would speak frequently of counting the costs. People who choose to seize the moments are less concerned about the sacrifices they are making than they are about the significance of their decision.” - Mark Freier