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VOLUME 43, ISSUE 9 OCTOBER , 2015

SUNDAYS | 9AM | FOUNDATIONS CLASSES

SUNDAYS | 10:15AM | WORSHIP SERVICE www.covp.org

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FROM A PASTOR’S HEART 2

SUNDAYS AT COVP 3

CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT 6

GROW AND LEARN 11

WE ARE COVENANT.

WE HOPE...

To be widely known for

extending the knowledge

and

benefits of Christ

to the people and the places

that God

has given us.

For more information about Covenant Presbyterian Church call (714) 998-6650 or visit us online at www.covp.org

V O L U M E 4 3 , I S S U E 9 PAG E 2 senior pastor, jake mccall

FROM A PASTOR’S HEART Dear Covenant

Church Family,

I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts on our “Vision” as a Church. One of the key initial points that I hoped to make throughout this vision casting process was to identify our “Mission” as part of Christ’s Church. To do this I wanted us to see that our mission statement is

simply an announcement claiming our shared faith and call-ing with the Biblical Church that we find throughout the pages of the Bible. These particular ideas are clearly found in the Scripture passages of Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, and Psalm 96:1-4. As we put these biblical ideas and statements together it helps us see that we at Covenant, along with every other true Church past, present, and future, should join in the mission of “Being Christ’s witnesses through discipleship and worship.” This is our Mission State-ment, but we need a “Vision” for Covenant that will put us on a path toward fulfilling that statement. In fact every church needs their own “Vision” that will facilitate this pur-suit.

At Covenant, our new Vision Statement is: “To be widely known for extending the knowledge and benefits of Christ to the people and the places that God has given us.” Before I even say anything else about this, I hope that you can see the compelling nature of that statement and I hope that you can picture yourself as being a part of how this will come to be. With that said, it’s very important to have a pathway that leads us to becoming what our Vision states. So how do we become widely known for extending the knowledge and

benefits of Christ to the people and the places that God has given us? That’s a good question and I’m glad you asked. I believe that there are three primary avenues that will lead us to becoming what our Vision states. First, we must pursue Christ-Exalting Worship and this is where we focus on our Sunday Worship Service. Second, we must pursue Intentional Community and this is where we focus on our small group ministries, service ministries, and our Foundation Hour stud-ies. Third, we must pursue Outward Motion and this is where we focus on being equipped for ministry “off-campus.” Of course, there are some very specific ways and other unspe-cific ways that these things get carried out and I have out-lined some of these in other settings and these will be avail-able on our website soon.

The goal of our leadership here at Covenant will be to keep this new Vision Statement in front of all of us and to take opportunity after opportunity to teach about it, look for ways to apply it, and evaluate how we are progressing toward it. Therefore, questions that get generated from this article will hopefully get answered as these ideas get shaped and elaborated on over the coming months and years. By the way, try and take five minutes or so and really focus on memorizing what’s in the bold print. Then, as you’re inviting people to visit Covenant with you and they want to know a little bit more about the Church, you can, with great energy and emotion, tell them this! After all, that’s one of the main ways we will become widely known.

Grace and Peace,

Your servant pastor,

Jake

WE ARE COVENANT.

WE HOPE...

To be widely known for extending the knowledge

and benefits of Christ to the people and the places

that God has given us.

V O L U M E 4 3 , I S S U E 9 PAG E 3


thanks | praise | church updates

SUNDAYS AT COVP

applicable lessons for all ages

SUNDAYS | 9AM

Verse-By-Verse Bible Study w/ David Ash (adults)

9am | Sanctuary Chapel Take a walk through the Scriptures,

verse-by-verse.

Gospel Identity Discipleship w/ Steve Morris (adults)

9am | Sanctuary Bride’s Room 10-sessions: focused, transforming,

Gospel-powered.

Church History & Doctrine w/ John Beauman (adults)

Heritage Lounge | 9am Current topic: Versions of the

English Bibles

“The Gospel Project” 9am | Classrooms | COVP KIDS Staff

Preschool—5th Grade

Immerses kids in the Gospel through every story & theological concept.

SOMA Youth Study Jacob Rice, Youth Director

9am | 6th –8th Grades | Youth Hall

Jacob: [email protected]

FOR MORE ON FOUNDATION HOUR,

PLEASE VISIT COVP.ORG

the UNION

of the CHURCH

with CHRIST

sermon series

pastor jake mccall

OCTOBER 4

Ephesians 5: 22-23 “Marriage as the Gospel

Illustration”

OCTOBER 11

Ephesians 5: 22-24 “The Wife”

OCTOBER 18

Ephesians 5: 25-33 “The Husband”

OCTOBER 25

Ephesians 6: 1-4 “A Home for Disciple-Making”

WORSHIP

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V O L U M E 4 3 , I S S U E 9 PAG E 4 COVP kids | SOMA | College

KIDZ PLUS++

Homework got ‘cha down?

Want food...don’t have money?

Want to dig in to Scripture and

learn more about God, yourself and

your friends?

Look no further… we got all these covered!! Dinner too!

SOMA Director, Jacob Rice, has invited all jr. and sr. high school students to come early (at 4:30pm) to start with a little homework help. This way, Jacob can help you get that out of the way so you can finally relax and eat with your friends… for FREE… did we say, FREE?

Once you are popping at seams with food, we want you to pop at the seams in the Spirit. At SOMA, you get fed the Spiritual food you need to help get you through obstacles, trials and confusing school stuff that requires you to use Jesus as your strength to conquer all life’s curve balls.

Make a friend or two and have a great time!



Dear Covenant Family,

What an incredible turn out we had for our first Family Fel-lowship and Fundraiser of the school year! So many of our school and church families ate at Ricardo’s Mexican Café on Thursday, September 24, to support our fundraising ef-forts. The food was great, the company was great, and WE DIDN’T HAVE TO COOK! Ricardo’s is always a fan-favorite! Our thanks to Melissa Zielke for making the ar-rangements for this fun evening. Melissa is mom to Brayden in 4th Grade and Kadence in PreK! She is lining up several more Family Fellowship Nights for the school year. The next will be coming up in October at The Pizza Press at the Orange Circle on October 22. Flyers will be available soon.

In Chapel on Fri-day, September 25, we celebrated the students who received our first Cougar Character Awards of the school year. Each month we focus on a character value that is easy to understand, easy to teach, and supported by a corresponding Scripture verse. This month’s Christian Value has been RESPECT. 1 Pe-ter 2:17 tells us to “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the em-peror.” Throughout the month we stressed the importance of treating others with respect at all times...teachers, staff and classmates; and to be kind and considerate to one an-other. CONGRATULATIONS to Isabel Kieczykowski, Naomi Kiniti, Beija Malek, Juliann Morris and Austin Willingham. We are so proud of you!

In His Service,

CCS Administration, Faculty and Staff

FOUNDATION HOUR (9am)

* NEW | “The Gospel Project” “Show Kids the Big Picture of God's Story”

9am | Classrooms | Preschool—5th Grade

The Gospel Project® gives a chronological approach for kids to see how Christ fits into the whole Bible. They will spend equal time in the Old and New Testa-ments, learning how every story connects to the Gospel. The Bible stories are brought to life through creative teaching elements. Family resources and age alignment make it easy for families to grow in the Gospel together.

SUNDAY SCHOOL (during worship)

SCRIPTURE BUILDING | GROWTH

Martha: [email protected]

NEW | “SOMA YOUTH STUDY” 9am | Sundays | Youth Hall

Led by Jacob Rice, Youth Director 6th –8th Grades

Jacob: [email protected]

WEDNESDAYS| COVP KIDS CONNECT (church family night | 6:45pm)

video/lessons/dialogue/application

Stacey : [email protected]


V O L U M E 4 3 , I S S U E 9 PAG E 6 testimony | baptism | life

CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT These words have been my strength. Even though I was lost and separated from God, He loved me, and because He is love, God sent His Son to die on the Cross and rise from the dead three days later. John 3:16 explains “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever be-lieveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, He became the payment for our sin. Now, we do not have to pay for our sin our-selves. By His grace, salvation is pro-vided. In Romans 5:8, the Bible says, “But God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” We must place our full trust in Jesus Christ alone for for-giveness and eternal life.

I grew up in a Catholic family with 12 years of Catholic school, so I was sur-rounded by God and the Church from the very beginning. However, I felt like I was just going through the motions of doing “Catholic things” that I thought you were supposed to do. I didn’t know Him, I just knew about Him. In 1994, my aunt who was very reli-gious and went to Church every single day, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 58. I took that hard for I felt that the Lord didn’t answer our prayers. Six months later, at the age of 54, my mother went home to be with the Lord, for she had contracted Hepa-titis C from a blood transfusion. The two most important women in my life were no longer with us and I walked away from the church and the Lord. I believed in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, but they weren’t an important part of my life. I just lived my life and rarely did I pray, open the Bible or seek the Lord.

Fifteen years later in 2010, I was help-ing my sister find a new school for her girls and I found Covenant Christian School. She loved the school. I was liv-ing in Palm Springs and would visit from time to time, but I was living with my dad and enjoying my life. Six months later, my dad died and I found myself walking away from the Lord again. It seemed whenever I was at my

darkest times I walked away and gave Him the blame.

In 2012, I moved out to the OC to help my sister who had an incurable disease. I was so thankful for the help CCS gave her on the tuition, because her medi-cine was very expensive. I started going to Church here for it was my way of saying thanks. I loved the Sermons and they touched me deeply, I would find myself in tears, I would sit up front at church even though when I went to the Catholic Church I would sit in the back and exit quickly.

In January 2014, I became a member of the church, not even imagining the worse day of my life was only two months away. On March 8, 2014, my best friend and sister went home to be with the Lord. We were close as kids and grew even closer as we grew up. Her passing took a piece of my heart away.

You would have thought from my past that I would have quickly turned away from the Lord and the church and not look back. I don’t know how I found the courage to walk into church Sunday morning after just losing my sister the day before. I know that the Lord was with me, has been with me and has never left me, even when I left Him. It’s funny how when my Mom, Dad and Aunt died I ran away, but my sister’s passing brought me back to the Lord. I will be the first to admit that if it wasn’t for my nieces, friends, four legged friends and this church, I can honestly say that I would not be here today. I know I am taking this important spiri-tual step not only for myself and the Lord but for my nieces so they can feel the Love of Jesus even while they miss their mom. I don’t want them to ever turn away from Him as I once did.

Not only do I want to thank the Lord but I would also like to thank Sally Har-rington and Julie McCully who have seen me through precepts this past year and have been my rock. If you would have told me a few years ago I would be in a Bible study class, I would have laughed. Actually, because of these classes, I have finally thanked

Jesus for all that He has done for me and for taking my family home. I would like to thank Elaine Fitzwater for show-ing me how much the Lord does love me. She has touched my heart more than she knows. To this Church and congregation, I say thank you, for you have all touched my heart in one way or another. And to my best friend Stephen for keeping me in his prayers. He has been there for me and I feel blessed.

Sometimes, when I look back at those dark days, I realize that God allowed me to fall into a pit filled with depres-sion, despair and gloom only to pull me out so He could rebuild me and make me the spiritual woman that He re-quires. He knows the final outcome of any difficult circumstance. There are times we Christians forget about the providence of God. We spend too much time trying to figure out why things happen when we should start living our lives day by day. God has not promised us tomorrow. We may never know the full extent of God’s will all the time, but we must continue to serve Him unconditionally with honor, glory and praise.

I have surrendered to the fact that I had been self-consumed and not God-consumed. I vow to do everything in my power to represent my Lord in both word and deed so I can honor Him by the way I live my life before Him, my family and friends. Now, I will only serve Him wholeheartedly.

Nevertheless, at this point, I know it will only be through God’s grace, wis-dom and will that I will ever be able to complete the fulfillment of my faith, my vow to serve Him and His purposes rather than my own. “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.” Psalm 22:22

In closing I want to say that I as an adult, I am a sinner and accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.

Tammy Summers, Baptism Testimony | Sept. 20. 2015



local | national | global | missions

to be HIS HANDS Being in the US to personally train the Summer Teams really paid off. There was both in-class and practical time knocking on doors and distributing literature in their own CA neighborhoods. As a result, their maturity and confidence level were high

with little apprehension once in Ireland.

SKERRIES, CO. DUBLIN (Larry’s hometown) - Our first team was from Covenant Presbyterian Church, CA, stationed to work here with this small, young church-plant. Through door-to-door distribution, and many great conversations, three people professed faith in Christ and two families started to come to the church. As the weeks went on, it was also en-couraging to see the church put up “post it” notes with names of good contacts to pray for and follow-up on. There were talented musicians and singers amongst this team, which was a great encouragement to the believers.

FAMILY - The driving force behind making this furlough hap-pen was the compelling sense that we were running “out of time” with Kathy’s parents. At ages nearly 90 and 80, they had their usual physical issues, but nothing alarming was ex-pected.

In early November, Dad took a bad fall, which re-sulted in weeks of hospitalization for complete healing of an injured vertebrae, which then followed with getting Pneu-monia. Sorrowfully, we lost him, but he gained Heaven just two days before Christmas. The funeral was the end of Janu-ary, the most practical time for everyone preparing and at-tending, and happened to be exactly when Nathan’s 10-day visit was planned with tickets bought 6 months previous, resulting in all the family already present in CA. Although a very difficult and a sad time, many detailed answers to prayer came to fruition during those weeks preceding and following his passing – too many to list.

One of the more important things to take from all of this is that Dad was sharing the Gospel up to his last strug-gling breath with everyone he could in the Hospital, leaving a huge and lasting impression on all the workers espe-cially. Larry gave the eulogy at the well-attended funeral, including a very clear and direct Gospel message, which was Dad’s distinct request at his passing. A small tribute to Kathy’s Dad, his faith, and exemplary Christian life was writ-ten on our Facebook page.

Since Dad left us, Mom has needed guidance and care. It is amazing that we could be here to help for the re-mainder of our furlough. Kathy’s sister and husband, Karen

& Kirby, had planned to move back to the area and just weeks ago have been moved in with Kathy’s Mom to be a help to her – PTL!

CURRENT STATUS – Kathy and the girls spent the summer months still living in the CA Missions House, while Larry has been in Ireland with teams. In late August, Naomi was put on a direct flight to meet Larry and return to Ireland in time for the school year. Kathy and Bethany are remaining in CA for the following reasons:

1) Kathy suffers from Raynaud’s Disease – something she only developed a few years ago. Basically, it means she suffers from very painful frost-bite in her hands and sometimes feet that can happen up to four times in one day for many days. It is a reaction to cold and even just chilly weather. She will receive a 6-month treatment that is promising recovery with a trustworthy and com-mitted Christian doctor.

2) Bethany (age 19 ½) and attending college, has been in a committed relationship with a wonderful Christian guy (Luke) both long-distance and here locally in CA for the past 2 years. Honestly, we could not have picked a better suitor for our daughter! We absolutely love him, and he is the spiritually dedicated and responsible leader she needs. Engagement is on the near horizon with wedding shortly following.

3) Our agency has instructed us to raise our support quota before we return. For those of you who are not a part of Calvary/faith promise, we would be grateful if you could keep us in mind and consider mentioning us to your church or group. Kathy is open ANYTIME to speak-ing offers and would be happy to present the Ireland Ministry.

Our church-plants and outreach are growing in West Ireland, and we need all the backing we can get to keep this going through spreading the Gospel - one door & one person at a time.

We covet your prayers during this transitioning time - while Larry is on the battlefield for Christ in Ireland, and Kathy is holding down the fort in CA. Thank you also for praying with us that our support and physical needs will continue to be met divided between the two countries.

You all play an important role in our lives and ministry … With Love & Appreciation,

Together for the Kingdom, Larry & Kathy Dunne

(Please pick-up a Covenant Mission Report for complete version of the Dunn;e Debrief.)



VISITOR / KIDS CHECK-IN : SUNDAYS anyone with a heart to greet and welcome new visitors and their children. Tricia: [email protected]

DEACON’S HANDIWORK CREW All able-bodied men of CPC Second Saturday (after men’s breakfast) SIGN-UP AT THE KIOSK Paint, garden, fix things, lighting, electrical, wood, etc...we would love to have you!

AV/TECH MINISTRY audio visual/lighting/media Assist on Sundays and/or Wednesdays and/or with productions and special events tricia: [email protected] billy: [email protected]

KNITTING MINISTRY 1st saturdays 10am in church office gay: [email protected]

COVENANT QUILTERS wednesdays 9am in senior center elaine: 714.956.7124

HANDBELL CHOIR thursdays 5:45pm in the sanctuary balcony room dennis: [email protected]

PRAISE BAND thursdays 6pm in sanctuary billy: [email protected]

COVP CHOIR thursdays 7pm in the sanctuary dennis: [email protected]

GOD’S HOUSE CARE church maintenance/cleaning 3rd saturdays, 9am at the Kiosk October Families: Adams—Beck

GRIEF SHARE (All) Mondays, 7pm, Church Office Lounge Contact: Vicki Black, [email protected]

PASTORAL COUNSELING Marriage and Family. Please contact the church office 714.998.6650 for an appointment.

HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP BY APPOINTMENT This group will help you overcome your health obstacles and rejoice in living a healthy lifestyle, body and soul. Bob & Joyce Dodson: 714.777.4244 [email protected]

PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays, 8am, Senior Center [email protected]

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR PRAYER Wednesdays, 4:45pm, Chapel [email protected]

OPEN PRAYER GATHERING Wednesdays, 7:30pm, Chapel

COVP PRAYER CHAIN There are different ways to be a link: Email, Phone and Focus Group. Contact: Dorothy Sidfrid: [email protected]

Prayer/Support? How Can I Serve?

For more info. on prayer groups/ support and service, please contact the church office or visit www.covp.org.

RED = new service needed

serving | prayer | support

SUPPORT & SERVICE

KNITTING MINISTRY

GOT

PLASTIC BAGS???

Please bring in your plastic grocery/shopping bags: flattened and clean to the church office. We will use them to

make the mats for the homeless.

The Knitting Outreach Ministry meets on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM until noon, in the church office.

Everyone who knits or crochets, or who would like to learn, is invited. Please feel free to bring kids, friends and neighbors...all skill levels and ages are welcome.

Gay Gomez chairs the group that focuses on sleeping mats for the homeless. They prepare the strips from plastic bags and assemble the mats. Gay hopes to in-volve school children of the area (Girl Scouts, Blue Birds, Cub Scouts, etc., look-ing for community service projects) in cutting the strips, and she is happy to teach the process.

Judy VanderHeide and Mary Silzel chair the group that focuses on yarn projects (hats and scarves for the homeless and military, lapghans for Kirkwood residents, preemie and cancer caps) and continue to share patterns, supplies and instruction.

For more info, please contact:

Gay Gomez | 714-997-1652 [email protected]

Mary Silzel | 714-538-4106 [email protected]

Judy Vanderheide| [email protected]

men | women

high school students

Want to serve as an usher during Sunday worship?

(maybe one month per year)

If you have a heart for service,

please contact Bill Davies:

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

tel:714-538-4106





connect | outreach | give

CPC COMMUNITY

Saturday, November 7 9am to 4pm

Calling all crafters!!! Whether you are a member, or know someone who would like to participate, all are invited to share in the holiday spirit and join in sharing your God given talents.

Booth space will able to be rented for a nominal fee: *If you are donating your profit to Covenant, booth fee is waived.

*If you are keeping your profit, booth rental is:

$25 without electricity and $35 with electricity. $10 per additional table space

Set-up time: 11/6/15 | 4pm - 8pm 11/7/15 | 8am - 8:45pm * Booths must be ready to open at 8:45am

COOK’S CORNER CAFÉ 10:30AM - LUNCH HOURS

SANTA PICTURES 10AM—2PM

*pictures will be printed on location

BARGAIN BOOTH No clothing or large items such as furniture please!

Please bring all your lightly used items to the church office on… * Monday, Nov. 2nd, from 12 noon to 5 pm * Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 4th, 5th, from 9 am to 5 pm

For more information and/or to rent a booth, please contact:

Marilyn | 714.547.2304 | [email protected] Cheryl | 714.283.1956 | [email protected]

Millie (Bargain Booth) | 714.639.2020

GIVE ONE SMALL BOX…

MAKE ONE HUGE SMILE!

Dedication Sunday | November 15

Martha | [email protected]

Find a Shoebox Start with an average-size cardboard or

plastic shoebox. If you want to wrap it,

cover the box and lid separately.

Girl or Boy? Decide whether you will pack a box for

a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2-

4, 5-9, or 10-14.

Fill with Gifts Select a quality “wow” toy such as a

doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed

animal. Then add other fun toys, hy-

giene items, and school supplies.

Pray Most importantly, pray for the child who

will receive your gift. You can also in-

clude a personal note and photo.

$7 Tracking Labels

Donate $7 online and receive a tracking

label to Follow Your Box and discover

the destination of your shoebox gift.


http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box/


V O L U M E 4 3 , I S S U E 9 PAG E 10 family night | groups | fellowship

connections

CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY

DINNER AT 6PM | PROGRAMS AT 6:45PM ST. ANDREW’S HALL

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE:

MISSIONS PRESENTATIONS:

10|7 6pm Dinner

6:45pm Dave Fenska Mission 6:45pm covp KIDS CONNECT

COVP CONNECT GROUPS:

10|14 - 12|9

6pm Dinner

6:45pm CONNECT GROUPS 6:45pm covp KIDS CONNECT

What are Connect Groups?

Connect Groups are smaller size groups which will meet after dinner. They consist of a leader (or two) who will facilitate discussion and help you to get to know the people you eat dinner with each week.

Topics will be chosen in advance and will help with growth, connection in the body and with Christ.

Individuality: Discovering who you

are meant to be so you can make a difference.

MEMORIZE: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because

you are young. Set an example for the believers in what you say and in how you live”

1 Timothy 4:12a, (NIrV).

BOTTOM LINE:

10/7: Jesus wants to use your story to

make a difference .

10/14: When you discover your gifts, you

can make a difference.

10/21: When we use our gifts together,

we can make a greater difference.

10/28: You can make a difference right

now.

Stacy Germain: [email protected]



Mavis Gonzales | [email protected]

Sally Earl | [email protected]

holidays | workshops | occasions

grow and learn

NOVEMBER 28 | 7PM in the Sanctuary

ALL AGES encouraged to participate. What does it mean to hang a wreath? Decorate a Christmas Tree? Kiss under the mistletoe?

While you participate and adorn the Sanctuary with beautiful décor and listen to Christmas carols and songs of praise, you will also find out the spiritual significance of these beloved and familiar decorations and holiday traditions.

This worship service is a wonderful way to begin the Christmas holiday and truly feel the love and beauty of our Lord’s birth.

There are parts for all ages: readings, decorating, nativity.

For further info, please contact:

NEW COVP INFO CLASS in St. Andrew’s Annex

Learn more. Know more. Grow more. Want to learn more about Covenant and the history of this

great church? Want to know more and grow in your connec-tions with others and the Lord?

Pastor Jake invites you to join him for lunch and a two-part informative class on Covenant as a church, our vision and

what it means to be Presbyterian, from the beginning.

NOVEMBER 1 (Part 1)

11:45am - 2:45pm

NOVEMBER 8 (Part 2)

11:45am - 2:45pm

Please RSVP for lunch to Betty: [email protected] or 714.998.6650

KEEP THE TRADITION… BAKE COOKIES!!!

Pick up cookie recipes at the Kiosk.



Our speaker, Larry Maurer has a passion for history of Ameri-can music. Although Larry has worked in finance for over 30 years as a Certified Public Accountant and accounting pro-fessor, his calling has always been to teach music history. He founded the Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education Inc. to present colorful, memorable, multi-media education pro-grams about the Golden Age of American music to a wide variety of groups around the country.

There are many great Broadway musical composers, but Larry is going to speak on two special one’s, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. His presentation is rich in pictures, video clips, humor, history and most of all, the music that these extraordinary composers teamed together to produce. You will remember and enjoy many of the songs from Okla-homa!, Carousel, The Sound of Music, The King and I, South Pacific and more.

But whether we’re talking about the people who wrote the songs or the people who sang them, these timeless songs represent much more than biography, or even words and music. The work of these great composers shaped our na-

tion, simply because their work shaped, excited, romanced, stimulated, and inspired all of us. They tell us something about our own dreams, desires and fears, our own personal histories.

Larry has delighted a variety of audiences with his unique programs, from school children to senior citizens, and from music industry groups to the general public.

Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of music from the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein and learn the history of their talented lives and their beautiful music.

The Country Store will be open for you to browse through the many books, the lovely jewelry, pretty napkins and greeting cards for all occasions.

Reservations for a delicious lunch and wonderful music pro-gram may be made at the Women’s Fellowship table on the patio after worship service on Sundays, October 4 and 11 ($5 due at that time). Child care will be provided by request. Please bring a sack lunch for your child.

Details & Materials: Sally Harrington 714.624.5327

Freed From Sin’s Power | Roman’s Part 2

Same lesson, two different times:

(10/1) Thursdays at 9:30am | (10/6) Tuesdays at 6:45pm

Heritage Lounge Sally’s Home



Would you like to strengthen your Covenant foundation

through connecting and building more relationships?

Cornerstones is a fellowship activity designed just for this

purpose.

How does it work?

Singles and couples of all ages who want to enjoy

fellowship and develop a relationship with more members of the church fam-ily. Two singles may want to become a team. Substitutes are also welcome. The more participants, the better it works!

A small group experience with only a 4-month com-mitment (October, No-

vember, January, February). Each month attend a potluck dinner with a different group. Serve as a host once.

2nd Sunday evening of the month, but the group par-

ticipants for that month can change the date if necessary so everyone can at-tend. It’s an important commitment.

Usually a supper meeting in homes, but it can be held at church or another

type of fellowship activity can be planned by the host for that month.

A great opportunity to get to know more members of the church. A fun evening

with meaningful fellowship, good food, a limited time-commitment, and no home-work makes Cornerstones a unique and special activity.

Sign up at the Kiosk on Sunday or call the coor-dinators, Bob and

Marcia Cooley (714) 974-3575.

$5 lunch donation

O.C. Groundwater Basin-The Water Supply

Beneath Our Feet

Roy Herndon is the Chief Hydrogeologist at the Orange County Water District, the agency responsible for managing the 300-square mile Orange County Groundwater Basin. For the last 20 years, Mr. Herndon has directed the activities of OCWD’s Hydrogeology Department, including numerical groundwater flow modeling, per-formance evaluation and improvement of two seawater intrusion barriers, basin-wide and local-scale groundwater level and quality monitoring programs and investigations, and the operation of a comprehensive water resources data management system. He has directed the installation of over 100 multi-depth monitoring wells to depths up to 2,000 feet and serves on several technical advisory panels, including one to assist the California Department of Water Resources in implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act that was signed into law in 2014. He holds a B.A. degree in Geology from The Colorado College, a M.S. degree in Hydrology and Water Resources from the Uni-versity of Arizona, and is a California professional geologist and certified hydrogeologist.

O.C. Water District



FELLOWSHIP:

Game Gals Fellowship (Single Women) 4th Friday, 7pm, Senior Center Shepherd: Elaine Fitzwater, 714.956.7124

Saturday AM Men’s Breakfast Second Saturday monthly / 8:00am St. Andrew’s Annex

Pioneer Fellowship Groups Meets: Various days of the week at dif-ferent locations. Contact the church office for more details. 714.998.6650

BIBLE STUDIES:

Men’s Discipleship Group Saturdays, 9am, Chapel Shepherd: David Ash, 714.544.6007

Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:30am, St. A’s Annex $3 bfast donation (begins October 6) We will be studying 2 Kings Shepherd: Wayne Slaven 714.776.2563

CBS (Community Bible Study) (Two different sessions) Tuesdays,6:50pm, Sanctuary & Wednesdays, 9am, Sanctuary [email protected]

Women’s Bible Study Tuesdays, 9:45am, Senior Center Shepherd: Sharon Beauman, 714.529.1446

Priority One Bible Study (Adult/Senior) 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7pm Church Office Lounge George & Lindi Judd, (Please contact before attending.) 714-524-3130

Faithbuilders Bible Study 2nd and 4th Fridays, 7:30pm, Heritage Lounge Study: Colossians, Philemon Shepherds: David & Joann King, [email protected]

PRECEPTS Bible Study (Adult)

“Romans - Part 2, (9-week study)

Freed From Sin’s Power” Thursdays, 9:30am, Heritage Lounge

(childcare available Thursdays)

Tuesdays, 6:45pm, Sally’s Home

(same study, two days a week) Sally Harrington 714.624.5327 [email protected] workbooks at precept.org

HOME STUDIES:

IN TUNE BIBLE STUDY: 4th Sunday, 6pm, Posey Residence Bible Study, Fellowship Shepherds: Walt and Jan Posey [email protected]

COV LOVE - Newly Married New schedule coming : TBA Shepherds: Billy & Jonie Archie [email protected]

Cana Fellowship (Married) 4th Saturday, 6pm (Location varies) Contact: Catherine Gudvangen, [email protected]

FAMILY:

Mom’s N Tots (Moms w/ young children) 2nd & 4th Fridays, 9am, Senior Center Shepherd: Marilyn Hewlett, 714-547-2304

YFM - Young Family Ministry BACK THIS FALL Childcare Provided. Shepherd: Raul Alarcon [email protected]

SUNDAYS

COVP KIDS Gospel Project Pre-school - 5th Grade 9am, Sunday School rooms Martha Martin: [email protected]

COVP KIDS Sunday School Pre-school - 5th Grade Following Family Devotions Martha Martin: [email protected]

SOMA YOUTH STUDY 6th—8th Grade 9am, Youth rooms Jacob Rice: [email protected]

TheGATHERING College Group Sundays, 7pm, Heritage Lounge Events: check out the calendar at www.covp.org Billy & Jonie Archie: [email protected]

Church History & Doctrine “ Versions of the English Bibles” 9am, Heritage Lounge Adults college and up With John Beauman

BIBLE STUDY “A Verse-by-Verse Study” 9am, Chapel Adults college and up Led by David Ash

DISCIPLESHIP CLASS “Gospel Identity” 9am, Sanctuary Bride’s Room Adults college and up Led by Steve Morris

WEDNESDAYS:

CONNECT GROUPS *BEGINS OCTOBER 14 6:45pm, St. Andrew’s Hall Kids Connect & Adult Groups more at covp.org and on page 10

MEN YOUTH FAMILY WOMEN ALL For further information on other Small Groups, visit covp.org

studies | meetings | growth

connection groups

If there is a small group study you would like to connect with, please write to [email protected] and someone will get you in touch with the Shepherd of your group.



SEEK & FIND GUIDE:

Write to [email protected] with your need or service and include all pertinent information (contact name, phone num-ber, e-mail if possible, line of business, etc.).

If you are able to accommodate a need or would like to respond to an ad, please contact the submitter directly for further details and information.

This page is meant simply to be a communication tool to help people in our church network on various needs. This page does not require an endorsement.

Covenant Presbyterian Church is not responsible for any services or requests for service. Once your need has been met, please write to [email protected] or call at 714-998-6650 x106 to keep this section current and effective.

Live-In Housekeeper Needed: Housekeeper needed for live-in service 5 days a week. More information and job description available. Please contact: Linda DeFiore, (714) 637-3459.

Senior Placement Specialists: If you or a loved one are in need of making the transition to Assisted Living , Board and Care, or Memory Care, the Long Term Care Specialists at Senior Spectrum are here to help. We will walk you through each step of the process and personally help take you on individualized tours of the very best options in care. No fees. Contact: Jennifer Davies: 714.883.1854.

Piano/Keyboard Lessons: Private lessons for keyboard and piano lessons. All ages and levels. I can also come to your home. Contact: Wilmer Dursteller, 714.356.6832, [email protected]. Please leave a message if I am unable to answer.

Private Tutor: I work with students who need extra help with reading, math, language arts, writing and other academics. I am able to come to your home for sessions. Contact: Judie Dursteller, (714) 290-5456 or at [email protected]

Dog and/or House Sitting: Many years of experience at reasonable rates. References provided. Please contact Ruth Correia at [email protected]. Leave a message and she will call you back with further information. Reserve the date you want as far out as a year in advance. Phone number: 714.290.2931

Jewelry Repair: If you have jewelry that needs to be repaired, re-strung, or would like a cus-tom order (I do everything but soldering). Please include your name and phone number with each repair item. (If you haven’t received your previously repaired jewelry, please contact me so I can match the jewelry to the owner.) Please call Ardiss Laughery at (714) 827-1139.

Expert Sewing/Alterations and Lessons: Private sewing lessons, custom alterations, tailoring, and classes (beginning—advanced). Please contact Linda Stransky at (949) 295-6981.

Catering: Scones and More! Scones by the dozen (baked or ready-to-bake, choice of flavors), Tea sand-wiches, Mini Desserts, Large Desserts and catering services for intimate Tea Parties and Showers. Call Mary Lou Wilder at (714) 991-8046

Realtor Services: Donna Carson-Bickham can help you with buying, selling, leasing Contact: 714.615.2085 or [email protected] (First Team)

Jennifer Holland-Harpole / Tricia Davies (assistant) can help you with buying, selling, leasing. Contact: 714.231.9969 or [email protected] (Birkshire-Hathaway)

Lee Walker can help you with buying, selling or appraisals. Contact: 714.744.1074 or [email protected]

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SEEK & FIND:

COURIER UPDATES:

The Courier will NO LONGER be mailed USPS.

ONLY shut-ins will be able to qualify for this

method of distribution.

It is available at the Kiosk or online at

www.covp.org.

One little step to save His resources and our

planet’s.

Please let us know...we want to make this news-letter as beneficial and personal, both spiritually and logistically, to the congregation and visitors alike.

Write to: [email protected]

CPC FINANCIAL REPORT

Printed copies of the CPC Financial Report will be

available in the Church Office and at the Kiosk

and online at www.covp.org/members.

Our prayers, thoughts and love are with their families.

Richard Luetke

Robert "Bob" Truckey



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The Courier is a once-a month

publication.

Articles for the October Courier are due on or

before Monday, October 18 and will be

distributed on Sunday, November 1.

Following issue will be as follows:

Articles for the November/December/January

Issue are due on or before Monday,

November 16 and will be distributed on

Sunday, November 29.

(Due to the holidays, there will be ONE

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All articles can be placed in the Courier box

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