Friday Reminders

Dear Covenant Family - I missed you, even if you didn't miss me. Susie and I thoroughly enjoyed our days apart and our trip to Branson, Missouri. Felt so young being there with all those other older adults who frequent the place. We shopped enough to count as a stimulus program, and we saw great entertainment, and we sat in the back of worship at Branson United Methodist Church, thinking all along I wish I was back at Covenant.

We are now home and can't wait to see you this Sunday at worship, yes, even if it is raining, our roof doesn't leak and we need to be here.

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Weekend reminders
We are sad to announce one of our newer members, Mr. Travis Shipp died, and we will have a funeral service at Delhommes Funeral home on Bertrand Drive. Saturday, visitation from 10:00am - 1:00pm, and the service at 1:00pm. If at all possible, come pay your last respects to this kind humble man who was only with us for a couple of years.

Sunday Morning
First Sunday of the Month. We will gather at the Lord's Table for Holy Communion. Don't forget to bring our UCO ICAN food offering. Our Youth group will be informing us of a month long food drive to help UCO with friendly competition between the Sunday school Classes, but bring what you can this Sunday. Parable of the Week - Matthew 25:1-12 - the Ten Maidens with Lamps

Future Opportunities
Next Wednesday, September 7th - we will begin our regular Wednesday Night Dinner and Academy Classes - covering marriage relationships, Introduction to Revelations, and Get Fit.

Handbells are beginning also on Sepember 7th - Lisa White, the leader has informed me that we need to recruit some ringers. No experience or musical ability needed. Why not come try it out and see if you could offer this gift back to God during worship.

Finally, but not least of all, Wednesday Morning the Explorers Bible Study is beginning. If you are looking for a long term interdenominational Bible study, come join this group of women on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am.