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If you missed church last Sunday, you should definitely take some time to watch our worship video. Rev. Everett Mitchell gave an inspiring and high-energy sermon about the importance of communication and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. (The sermon begins at 23:00.)
It was Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, who the Bible describes as wind, breath, power, teacher, and comforter. The Spirit is God’s ongoing presence with us. Click on the photo of Everett to see more photos from the day.
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In worship we also had kites in the sanctuary, thanks to Craig Wilson and we said thank you and good-bye to Rev. Clara Thompson, who has been at Covenant since 2015.
As if that wasn’t enough, the children’s message was a delightful song about God, as the Trinity. Cindy Lovell wrote new lyrics to “One” from “A Chorus Line”, and her dance team did a great job. (Watch at 17:45 or click on the photo)
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"Three! Lord God, Jesus, Spirit… They are called the trinity
One! They are all the same God, equal but unique, see?
Lord God is master of all and God made the earth.
Jesus the son was human and he was birthed."
Click here to read full lyrics and a note from Cindy Lovell
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This coming Sunday is Trinity Sunday, when we remember and celebrate that God is one-in-three and three-in-one. Traditionally we think of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But the Bible offers a vast variety of imagery, as you can see in this graphic, inspired by a Presbyterian study from several years ago. | |
Thanks to the hymn-writing poetry of Thomas Troeger, we get more biblical images to reflect on our Trinitarian God. | |
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Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud,
Fortress, Fountain, Shelter, Light,
Judge, Defender, Mercy, Might
Word and Wisdom, Root and Vine,
Shepherd, Savior, Servant, Lamb,
Well and Water, Bread and Wine
Storm and Stillness, Breath and Dove,
Thunder, Tempest, Whirlwind, Fire,
Comfort, Counselor, Presence, Love
from “Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud” by Thomas Troeger, used and printed under One License #A-703697. All rights reserved.
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If you are making five minutes a day for prayer this month—and I hope you are!—maybe you simply want to choose one of these words to ponder during your prayer time.
Thanks be to God, who is known and yet beyond any words.
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On the journey together,
Charlie
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In-Person and Livestream worship: 9:30am
- Trinity Sunday
- Holy Communion
- Preaching: Charlie Berthoud | Sermon: "What is God's Name?" | Text: Exodus 3:7-15
- Music: Doug McNeel
- Children's Time with Nick Von Bergen
- Nursery Care (9:00-11:00am)
- Kaleidoscope Kids (during 9:30am service)
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Visit our Worship HQ for everything you need to worship with us online!
| If you missed a service or would like to watch a service again, all livestreamed services are saved to our YouTube channel. Or you can give the sermons another listen on our sermon podcast! | |
We welcome Donna Monson to the Covenant Staff as Pastoral Associate! Donna will be working at Covenant, for about 15 hours a week, focusing on pastoral care until the arrival of our Associate Pastor. She retired from Covenant in 2021 after a long tenure as Children’s Ministries Coordinator, also working with the pastoral care team. Please say hi! We’re glad you’re here, Donna. | |
The annual picnic is here at Covenant this year following 9:30 summer worship out on the lawn on Segoe. Main dish and beverages are provided! Veggie and gluten-free options available. There will also be lawn games and a bouncy house! Games will be on the Mineral Point lawn. This is a CONNECT event. CONNECT is a program of events sponsored by the deacons of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Before the picnic, gather with us on the front steps for an all-church photo at 10:30am! | |
Last Sunday, we began collecting the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Pentecost Offering. To date, we have received $1,444. This national offering exists to support and inspire youth. 40% of the total amount collected will go to support Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison. FB4K refurbishes used bikes and distributes them to schools or other local agencies. We are still accepting donations! Visit covenantmadison.org/pcusaoffering to learn more or to give. | |
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Congratulations to Megan Vande Sande and Taylor Kirkland, who were married on May 27, 2023!
Congratulations to Rev. Chelsea Cornelius and Sarah Aloizo, who were married on May 27, 2023.
New this week: Grady Brown and Monica Mark, Covenant members; Rick Gullickson, Covenant member.
Loving God, in your mercy hear our prayers for each of these your children. We pray for healing, for courage, and for peace, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Click HERE for daily Pentecost prayers you can start this week and/or next.
(click on the image header for full prayer list on Worship HQ)
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Join us as we venture out to the American Players Theater in Spring Green to see our very own Sarah Day in Our Town! The show starts at 6:00pm on July 9, and tickets are $50 each. Sign up HERE or by clicking above! Contact Melissa Hinz at mhinz@covenantmadison.org with any questions. | |
Feel free to bring a friend as we enjoy a time of good food and warm fellowship! Cook something at home, pick up something at your favorite grocery store, or favorite restaurant for a carry-out dish to share. Beverages, plates, and utensils will be provided. This mid-week potluck is every 1st Wednesday of the month. | |
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County holds their annual Move‘N’ Groove on Saturday, July 15 and as always Covenant is participating. The Presbywheelians is the team from Covenant that bikes for this fundraiser for BGCDC. Join their team on July 15 for bikes/runs/walks of different lengths, and/or on June 17 for the 50k Walk or shorter Black History Walk. Registration is $40 until June 30, when the registration fee goes up! Click HERE or above to register! You can also support the team financially. The DONATE button is right at the top. Click HERE for detailed instructions on registering vs. donating. | |
Do you play the ukulele? Well join us on Mondays June 19, 26, July 3, and 10 from 5:30-6:30pm. Bring a ukulele! Music is provided! Contact Melissa Hinz at mhinz@covenantmadison.org if you have any questions. | |
On June 11, Covenant member Jan Minardi will show her handmade paper boxes and have supplies if you'd like to try making one! | |
Click HERE to learn more about VBS and to register! | |
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Sunday morning opportunities
We are in need of some help on Sunday mornings!
Bradfield Cafe Volunteer:
Click HERE to sign up!
Greeter & Welcome Center Volunteer:
Click HERE to sign up!
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