The Cragin Peal

The McGaffin Carillon George Leggiero, Carillonneur

Preludium in d Jef Denyn

Played by Eddy Mariën on the historic carillon in the St. Rombouts Tower, Mechelen, Belgium

Prelude Jonathan W. Moyer, organ Hymne, Ad coenam Agni providi Jean Titelouze Verses I and II

The Lamb's high banquet we await in snow-white robes of royal state:

and now, the Red Sea's channel past, to Christ our Prince we sing at last.

Upon the Altar of the Cross His Body hath redeemed our loss:

and tasting of his roseate Blood, our life is hid with Him in God

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Mark A. Medina Joys and Concerns

Celebration of Community

All are invited to light a candle for the duration of the service as a symbol of our community of faith.

WELCOME Convinced of God's grace, the Church of the Covenant seeks to be a welcoming spiritual home, live God's inclusive love, express Christ's compassion, and do justice in the world.

GATHER We gather to worship God on the Lord’s Day (Sunday) because the Gospels testify that Jesus rose from the dead early on the first day of the week.

ENCOUNTER

We receive the good news of God’s love, mercy, and justice revealed to us through the Bible.

Sunday, May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Service of Worship for the Lord’s Day

Covenant Church The

of the

Call to Worship

O people, praise our God the Artist of creation, the Lord of heaven and earth. We worship our Maker with resounding praise! In God we live and move and have our being; it is the Lord who gives us life and breath. God has kept us among the living and not let our feet slip. God formed all people to seek the Lord; indeed, our Creator is never far away. Bless the Lord, who is faithful to us! Let us worship the God of Spirit and Life!

Hymn 139 Come, Thou Almighty King ITALIAN HYMN

MUSIC NOTES The Anthem of Dedication by Warren Martin — a graduate of and later a faculty member at Westminster Choir College — has been performed regularly at Westminster’s commencement each year. The text is fitting not only for new graduates whom we celebrate this month, but also for those beginning and renewing service to God through the Church of the Covenant. Martin transforms Peter’s thrice-denial of Christ, into a threefold affirmation of commitment. New graduates, or in today’s context new and returning officers, are asked three times: Whom shall we send? And who will go for us? The answer is a resounding HERE AM I, LORD, SEND ME. You can see this dialogue transpire in the beauty of Princeton University Chapel in the performance recorded live in 2014. Drs. Hongo and Peters are both graduates of WCC.

Call to Confession Anne Wombwell deConingh,

Lay Worship Leader

Corporate Prayer of Confession

Holy God, we hunger to worship together in our lovely Covenant sanctuary and are grateful that the miracle of the internet allows us at least virtual congregation; but it’s not the same. Daily we learn of more dire COVID-19 statistics, worry about our families and friends, despair at our weakened economy, and wonder where you are! In our heart of hearts, we know your spirit is always with us and in us; you have not forsaken us. Please recognize our frailties and grant us your forgiveness as we silently confess our sin.

Silent Confession of Sins Declaration of Forgiveness

Hear the good news! If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just, forgiving and transforming our lives. Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Gloria Patri Hymn 579

Glory be to the Father** and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. **or Maker

Time for Young Disciples Trustee Dennis Matz

Parting Response Hymn 535

Christopher Moyer, soloist

Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and

every coming day, that in your spirit strong and true our lives

may be our gift to you. Prayer of Illumination

OUR LAY WORSHIP

LEADER is Anne Wombwell deConingh.

Anne was confirmed in this church in 1959. A retired educator, she spent most of her career teaching English at Hawken School. At the Covenant, Anne has served as an usher, greeter, deacon, helper with sanctuary flowers for holiday services, Sunday school teacher, and as of today, a brand-new member of Session. Anne lives in Chagrin Falls where she is very busy as Chairman of the Parks Commission, Co-Chair of Beautification for the downtown gardens and urns, and Secretary for the Friends of the Chagrin Falls Library.

TODAY

10:00 Carillon Concert McGaffin Carillon

11:00 Ordination and Installation of Officers followed by the Annual Meeting of the congregation Click HERE to join via Zoom

Immediately after the Annual Meeting join us for the Covenant Coffee Hour. Click HERE to join via Zoom 2:00 pm Youth Meeting by Zoom

CHURCH BUILDING

IS CLOSED.

New Testament Lesson 1 Peter 3:13-22

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Gospel Lesson John 14:15-21

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Sermon Alive in the Spirit Rev. Mark A. Medina

Time for Quiet Reflection

Hymn 145 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! MARION

CONTACT

LEADERSHIP Faithformation@

covenantweb.org

Finance@covenantweb.org

Service@covenantweb.org

Personnel@covenantweb.org

Deacons@covenantweb.org

Trustees@covenantweb.org

Building@covenantweb.org

Music@covenantweb.org

MINISTERS All the members of the church

Rev. Mark A. Medina, Transitional Interim Pastor, Head of Staff Kevin Lowry, Campus Chaplain & Dir. of Student Ministries Matthew Garrett, PhD, Music Director Jonathan Moyer, DMA Organist, Assoc. Music Dir. Michael Peters, PhD, Assoc. Music Director Kaori Hongo, DMA Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministry, Handbell & Children’s Choir Director Ken Wendt, DMA, Audio Visual Services Mgr. Jennifer Conner, DMA, Music Librarian George Leggiero, MA Carillonneur

Prayers of the People Deacon Erin Tomko

Includes ringing of the Prayer Bell for those impacted by gun violence.

The Spirit. Written by William Loader.

O God, You are Spirit; You are wind; You are breath.

You meet us in the wonders of creation, in the awe of wonderful things, in the terror of fearful things. You blow among the fallen leaves, the broken branches, the whining pain and the whirlwinds of delight.

Your wind gently touches our brow with comfort and caress; your forgiveness raises us to life; your challenge disturbs our tidy piles and spreads opportunities before our eyes.

Gentle Spirit, breathe on us your life. Strong Spirit, open our closed doors to your compassion; Universal Spirit, inspire us to sing and sigh for justice; Spirit of Jesus, teach us to walk, to work, to pray, to live, to love, your way.

Loving God, surround us and all people with your compassionate arms. As our world is under attack From an invisible virus, help us to Make it through each day. We ask especially for those who Individually and corporately suffer From gun violence. By the tolling of the bell, we remember Those affected by violence with guns.

Ringing of the Prayer Bell

SESSION Deni Horstman, Clerk of Session, clerk@covenantweb.org

CLASS OF 2020: Mary Anne Bromelmeier, Kitty Jarjisian, Suchi Nelson, Norma Shuskey

CLASS OF 2021: Barb Clint, Dale Goode, Chris Langmack,

CLASS OF 2022: Heidi Braun, Kathy Farkas, Clint Fowler, Matthew Garrett, Sybil Marsh, Cathy Miller

DEACONS CLASS OF 2020: Tom Denbow,

Stephanie Johnson, Julie Mailey,

CLASS OF 2021: Lucy Matz, Ryan Szafraniec,

Erin Tomko, Kate Williams

CLASS OF 2022: Ronnie Bromelmeier, John Marsh, Nancy Matz, Sue Prince, Lyn Cooper Tomaszewski, Nick Tomko

TRUSTEES CLASS OF 2020: Jim Prince Harriet Wadsworth

CLASS OF 2021: Patty Fowler, Nancy Smekal CLASS OF 2022: Dennis Matz

Ann Williams

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY Martha Goble, President Keith Kallay, Treasurer Jim Mate, Secretary

The Church of the Covenant

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Awaken our dreams, expand our visions, heal us for hope, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hear us now, O God, as we join together in the prayer that your Son and our Savior taught us to say. Our Father..

The Lord's Prayer:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever.

Congregational Amen

All are invited to sing.

Invitation to Offering

Offertory Westminster Choir College students, directed by Joe Miller Anthem of Dedication Warren Martin

Whom shall we send? And who will go for us?

HERE AM I, LORD, SEND ME.

God is working His purpose out as year succeeds to year;

God is working His purpose out and the time is drawing near;

Nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be,

When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.

What can we do to work God’s work, to prosper and increase

The brotherhood of all mankind, the reign of the Prince of Peace?

What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be,

When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea?

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March we forth in the strength of God with the banner of Christ unfurled,

That the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world;

Fight we the fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free,

That the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.

Whom shall we send? And who will go for us?

HERE AM I, LORD, SEND ME.

Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;

Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee,

Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King.

Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love;

Take me feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my will, and make it Thine: It shall be no longer mine.

Take my heart; it is Thine own: It shall be Thy royal throne.

Take my love; my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure-store.

Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee.

Whom shall we send? And who will go for us?

HERE AM I, LORD, SEND ME.

O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end;

Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend;

I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side,

Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my guide.

O Jesus, Thou has promised To all who follow Thee,

That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be;

And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end;

O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend. Amen.

Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; praise

God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father,** Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

**or Creator

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn 438 Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNIS

Please extinguish the candle.

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Please join us at 11:00 a.m. Live via Zoom for the continuation of our service this morning,

including the ordination and installation of Officers followed by the Annual Meeting, and a virtual Coffee Hour.

Click here to join the live portion of today’s service at 11:00 a.m. and for the Annual Meeting immediately following.

Ordination and Installation of Officers Barb Clint, Nominating Committee

Elders to be ordained and installed: Anne Wombwell deConingh, Erica Stubbs

Deacons to be ordained and installed: Nicole Murray, Janet Takeyama, Paul Williams

Elders previously ordained to be installed: Mary Anne Bromelmeier, Jenny Conner, Susan Dahm, Theodis Fipps, Rod Keen, Cindy Szafraniec

Deacons previously ordained to be installed: Tom Denbow, Joan Drushel, Julie Mailey, Liz Shriver, Norma Shuskey

Litany for Ordination and Installation Rev. Medina

There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them.

There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served.

God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God’s purpose

that is accomplished.

To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good.

Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.

Statement on Ordination and Installation

Ordination and Installation Questions

Those members to be ordained and installed, please respond as shown in bold. In accordance with guidance from the Presbytery of the Western Reserve, laying on of hands will take place at a later date.

• Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the Church, and

through him believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? I do.

• Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and

authoritative witness of Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God’s Word to you? I do.

• Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the

confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and

do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God? I do.

• Will you fulfill your ministry in obedience of Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and be

continually guided by our confessions? I will.

• Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend

among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God’s Word and

Spirit? I will.

• Will you in your own life seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, love your neighbors, and work for the

reconciliation of the world? I will.

• Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church? I do.

• Will you pray for and seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love? I will.

• For ruling elders: Will you be a faithful ruling elder, watching over the people, providing for their

worship, nurture, and service? Will you share in government and discipline, serving in councils of the

church, and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I will.

• For deacons: Will you be a faithful deacon, teaching charity, urging concern, and directing the people’s

help to the friendless and those in need, and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice

of Jesus Christ? I will.

Questions to the Congregation Elder Barb Clint

Do we, the members of the church, accept these brothers and sisters in the faith as

elders and deacons, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation, to lead

us in the way of Jesus Christ? If so, please respond, “We do.”

Do we agree to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they

guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is Head of the church? If so, please respond,

“We do.”

Recognition of Trustees and Officers of the Society Re-Elected

Officers: President, Martha Goble; Secretary, James Mate; Treasurer, Keith Kallay Trustees: Jim Prince, Harriet Wadsworth Closing Prayer

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Annual Meeting of the Congregation

Call to order Rev. Medina

Prayer

Attestation of quorum

Report of Transitional Interim Pastor

Consensus adjournment of congregational meeting

Annual meeting of The Church of the Covenant Society

Convene as The Church of the Covenant Society: Martha Goble

Approval of the minutes of June 9, 2019; July 28, 2019; November 17, 2019; and March 1, 2020

Report of the Chair of Trustees & President of the Society: Martha Goble

Report of the Treasurer: Keith A. Kallay, CPA

Questions for the Officers and Trustees

Consensus adjournment of corporation meeting

Reconvening of Congregational Meeting

Adjournment

Closing prayer

Virtual Coffee Hour

All who are able are encouraged to stay on this Zoom call to visit with your church family members.

THANK YOU to our Retiring Officers!

Elders Kitty Jarjisian, Suchi Nelson, and Norma Shuskey; Deacon Stephanie Johnson An Update From Session

Session voted to extend the closing of the church UNTIL MAY 31st. This is in response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic that’s affecting our country. While our building remains closed, please know that our hearts and spirits remain open and connected through our celebrations of faith and fellowship.

We Keep in our Prayers: Thelma Everhart, Theodis Fipps, David Keltner, Pat Owen-Keltner,

Greg Madison, Reathel McWhorter, Susan Moyer (Jonathan’s mother), Nicole Murray, Gene Papp, George Peters (Michael’s father), Lou Salvator, Lyn Cooper Tomaszewski, Kim Voss, Kate and Paul Williams and Gabriel (Jenny Conner's grand-nephew). We pray for those struggling with illness, convalescing, or homebound; patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals; and those who left prayer requests in our Carpenter's Box.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! The Covenant Community would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to all of the 2020 public school and college graduates. Know that we will keep you in our prayers as you begin the next part of your journey. We hope you will come back and visit when you are in Cleveland!

Public School Graduates

Reander Howard, son of Willie Howard, graduated from Citizens Leadership Academy Attending Cleveland Central Catholic High School

Ronnie Bromelmeier, Wickliffe High School

Entering an apprenticeship program for carpentry

Jack Dowd, High School Entering the University of Miami (FL) to study business

Kyle Dowd, High School Entering the University of Oklahoma to study Engineering

Alexys Jensen, Cleveland School of the Arts

Entering the Cleveland Institute of Music to study Vocal Performance

College Graduates Gwendolyn DeLaney, Cleveland Institute of Music

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance May 2020 Remaining in Cleveland to perform, teach, and prepare for graduate study

Sam Dowd, Emory University Ben Dowd, University of Notre Dame, Chemical Engineering

Mike Dowd, University of Hawaii, Marine Biology

Entering Grad School to study Oceanography Ashlyn Herd, Cleveland Institute of Music

Master of Music, Vocal Performance May 2020 Moving to Los Angeles, CA to pursue opera studies

Aidan Klemm, Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Chemical Engineering May 2020 Attending CWRU for doctoral study in Chemical Engineering

Annual Meeting TODAY! Session voted to postpone the congregational annual meeting from its normal date of the first Sunday in May to May 17th, TODAY, and to conduct the meeting via Zoom. The Annual Meeting of the congregation will take place following the ordination and installation of officers that concludes today’s service. Click here to join the live portion of today’s service at 11:00 a.m. and for the Annual Meeting immediately following.

Need Help with ZOOM?

As you may know, today’s Annual Meeting will be conducted via Zoom. If you would like assistance using Zoom, please email Michael Peters at: mpeters@covenantweb.org

Covenant After-Worship Coffee Hour, by ZOOM, May 17, 24, and 31

The Ministry of Faith Formation is hosting a virtual coffee hour and fellowship time at approximately 11:30 a.m. today following the Annual Meeting. CLICK HERE for today’s Coffee Hour MoFF will also host an “after worship” virtual coffee hour at 11:00 am on May 24 and 31. Email Elder Matthew Garrett for additional information: mgarrett@covenantweb.org. MoFF hopes you will take this opportunity to get familiar with the Zoom App!

This Week at Covenant (May 17– May 23)

Sunday: Carillon Concert, McGaffin Carillon, 10 am; Ordination and Installation of officers followed by Annual Meeting, via Zoom CLICK to JOIN, 11:00 a.m.; Covenant Coffee Hour, by Zoom, Immediately following Installation and Ordination of Officers, and the Annual Meeting, approximately 11:30 am; Youth Meeting, by Zoom, 2 pm. Church Building is Closed.

Monday: No scheduled activities. Church Building is Closed.

Tuesday: Staff Meeting, by Zoom, 9:30 am; Trustee Meeting, by Zoom, 4:30 pm. Church Building is Closed.

Wednesday: Personnel Committee Meeting, by Zoom, 5:30 pm; Ministry of Service Meeting, by Zoom, 6 pm. Church Building is Closed.

Thursday: No scheduled activities. Church Building is Closed.

Friday: Lunchtime Carillon Concert, McGaffin Carillon, 12:15 pm. Church Building is Closed.

Saturday: No scheduled activities. Church Building is Closed. Cache Resale Shop Update

A date for reopening the Cache has not yet been set. The shop may not be open for some time. “The Cache Ladies” respectfully request that no donations be bought in to the church until further notice. Thank you, and stay well.

Believing God Calls Us To be Peacemakers Since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, killing 26 people, 20 of them children; 1,322 people in Cuyahoga County have been killed by guns. Since last month, 15 more individuals have died by gun violence in Cuyahoga County. The names of those at least 18 years of age are: Emeir T. Ragland, McKaylah Dimitri Rene Douglas, Matthew Nelson Blount, Norman F. Elbin Sr., Michael E. Cruz, Ernesha Swift, Jermaine Ku’Shun White, Richard James Gleason, Desmond M. Franklin, Melvin Dobson Jr., Anthony I. Watkins, Martaevion Josiais Frisco, Daniel Javian McKinney, and Germaine Smith Jr. Four of those who died were by suicide and one homicide victim was fourteen years old. Go to GodBeforeGuns.org to see how to become engaged.

Update on Jean Sacatsh

Jean Sacatsh will turn 91 on May 18th. Judson Park, where Jean lives, has been closed to visitors since March 11th, so I thought it would be nice if any church members who know Jean could send her a card or note to wish her a Happy Birthday! Jean is doing OK. When I last asked Judson about Jean, they said she was sitting by the window enjoying the sunshine. Her address is: Jean Sacatsh, Judson Park, Reinberger, Room 22, 2181 Ambleside Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Jean’s friend and former neighbor, Jeanette Throne.

Food Pantry Update From Ministry of Service

Session has approved the limited operation of the church's food pantry during the building closure. However, we cannot accept food donations at this time. You can support this important ministry by making a monetary donation to the COTC hunger fund. Your generosity will help those in our neighborhood who are hungry and need help during this pandemic. Thank you!

Ways to Help Feed The Hungry

From the Ministry of Service and the Hunger Action Network: Ways to Address Hunger.... from a distance.

1. Consider providing financial support for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, Feeding America,

2, Make a Donation to the Church of the Covenant Hunger Fund. https://onrealm.org/covenantweb/-/give/now

3. Join the Ministry of Service OFFERING OF LETTERS on May 17, 2020. Presbyterians have partnered for years with Bread for the World, and your voice is needed now more than ever. Visit Bread’s page about Hunger and Coronavirus to see how you can support those most drastically affected by our current situation.

4. Embrace Meatless Mondays cutting back on our consumption of meat is good for us and good for the planet! There are abundant resources on going meatless, but may we suggest starting with the Meatless Monday website, and seeing where that takes you.

5. Donate to Centsability Offering: We may not be gathering weekly for coffee fellowship after church, or any of our usual meetings, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t collect funds for the Centsability/2 Cents-a-Meal offering. These small amounts of change become large donations when we all contribute! The Presbytery uses our Centsability Offering funds to support three groups doing important hunger justice work: City Rising Farm, an urban garden in the Hough

neighborhood of Cleveland; Bread for the World; and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), a worker-based human rights organization internationally recognized for its achievements in fighting human trafficking and gender-based violence at work.

Family Promise Needs Our Help.

In this time of such uncertainty, Family Promise Continues to Need Our Help. Their Volunteer and Donor Relations Coordinator Lisa Fritz recently updated Bob Ault on their current needs: paper towels, non-perishable pantry food items, frozen foods, Pull-Ups (size 2T/3T), diapers (size 4, 5, 6), Ziplock bags (gallon and quart), new bed pillows, and women’s body wash. If you would like to donate any of the above items, please call Bob Ault (440-565-7710) who will arrange to pick up your donations from your home, physical contact-free, and deliver them to Family Promise. If you would rather make a cash donation, you can either send a check made out to Family Promise of Greater Cleveland and mailed to: 3470 East 152nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44120 or donate on-line via the following link: https://familypromisecle.org/Donate

The Ministry of Service thanks you for your continued generosity. Thank You From Family Promise

Dear Bob and our friends at Church of the Covenant, thank you so much for the continued support and donations. Your most recent delivery of paper towels, diapers, pillows and food pantry items will all be put to use and are so very appreciated by us and our families. Wishing you well, Lisa Fritz Volunteer and Donor Relations Coordinator

Coronavirus NOT Stopping Carillonneurs!

Greater Cleveland carillonneurs, including our own George Leggiero, continue to provide free music as a solace to a coronavirus-worn public. The outdoor nature of carillon listening supports Governor DeWine’s plea for social distancing as well as his urging to get outside for our mental health.

Here is a link to WCPN ideastream’s stories about the “coalition of carillonneurs” (and stories from 2014 and 2017): https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-carillons-provide-musical-relief-during-pandemic. The Friday concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the McGaffin Carillon in University Circle.

Here are additional details:

Church of the Covenant

George Leggiero & guests

Fridays 12:15–12:45 p.m.

Sundays 10–10:30 a.m.

Church of the Saviour (2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts.)

Sheryl Modlin

Saturdays 10–10:20 a.m.

Sundays 11:30–11:50 a.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts.)

David Osburn

Sundays 11–11:30 a.m.

St. Christopher By-the-River (7601 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills)

Becky Everett

Sundays 10:15–10:35 a.m.

Help The Deacons Create Masks The Deacons are looking for members who want to help create masks for visitors to Church of the Covenant once we return to worship in person. You can donate your time, materials and sewing skills as our team providing masks for visitors. If you want to be part of this team, please contact Joan Drushel at sailorlorien@yahoo.com.

Online Donations

Our website's Giving page is up and running. You can now make donations and pledges from

your phone or computer. Check it out at: http://www.covenantweb.org/giving/ Rev. Medina

Rev. Medina made a request (which Session has approved) to return to his home in Chambersburg, PA during this time of “shelter at home.” This puts him near his primary care doctor. He is contributing all work remotely and staying in close touch with Ruling Elders, Deacons, staff and members of the church. You are welcome to contact him at mmedina@covenantweb.org or his cellphone at 269-303-2205. Thank you.

Bread For The World Letters To Congress

This year’s focus is on helping children escape malnutrition and get the nutrition they need. Congress should increase funding for the Summer EBT program so more children have access to food during the summer months-the hungriest time of the year for children. Realizing that most congregations are not gathering for worship on Sundays, BFW has set up a way that you can stay at home and write a letter to Congress On Line. The link (shown below) is for use for all Ohio OL writing. This link allows BFW to track how many people write letters and is a verified system that Congress views as valid. The link will send an email directly to someone’s member of Congress and both Senators. https://bit.ly/2V2oStw

Thank you to Laura VanDale the Hunger Action Advocate for Presbytery for the on line information.

COMING SOON: Resources for Remote Worship and Fellowship

Are you looking for devotional or prayer ideas to nourish your faith formation? The Ministry of Faith Formation will be collecting ideas for online resources to nourish spirits and help remind us that we are always connected through our faith in Christ. A new link on the Covenant website will be available the week of May 18th!

If you need some help accessing technology to engage with one another, please send us an email at faithformation@covenantweb.org. MoFF members are ready and willing to help with technology access or challenges so that we can still fellowship from the comfort of our homes.

Supplies Needed

Covenant member Dale Goode is looking for donations of any old paint, polyurethane, varnish or shellac you may have. He’s also looking for all kind of old bed linens such as blankets, pillow cases, comforters and sheets, in any condition. He is working on a very large project and needs the supplies. Call Dale at: 216-229-7906 and he will pick up your donation.