AUGUST 22 2021+ THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST +

ONLINE WORSHIP

PRELUDE Meditation from ThaiumlsJules Massanet

Sandi Kersten PianoMelissa Pavlik Viola

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Libby Piotrowski and Jeff Hunter

INTROIT My Faith Has Found a Resting PlaceRock of Agesarr Melissa BlantonSandi Kersten

OPENING HYMN 38 Worthy of Worship

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 3415-22 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are open to their cry We cry out to you O Lord rescue us from all of our trouble The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit Lord our afflictions are many rescue us from them all Do not let our bones be broken The Lord redeems the life of his servants none of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned We rejoice O Lord and praise your holy name for you deliver us from our trouble Amen

INVOCATION AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER (Using sins)

PASSING OF THE PEACE May the Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you And also with you

READING OF THE SCRIPTURES Christine Olfelt Reader Old Testament Reading Joshua 241-2a 14-18 New Testament Reading Ephesians 610-20 Gospel Reading John 656-69 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God

WORD FOR THE CHILDREN

CONGREGATIONAL SONG Be the Center Michael Frye

1999 Vineyard Songs (UKEire) (Admin by Integrity Music)

Led by Jeff Hunter Anders Johnson Linnea Olfelt and Brian Ward

MESSAGE Libby Piotrowski

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CONGREGATIONAL SONG He Is David Crowder Hank Bentley Jeff Pardo

2021 BrentHood Music (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)Capitol CMG Amplifier (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)Every Square Inch (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Inot Music (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)Meaux Mercy (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)sixsteps Music (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)

GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Invitation to Generosity Offertory Gymnopedie No 1 Erik Satie Doxology 48 Prayer of Dedication

CLOSING HYMN 525 Wonderful Words of Life

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Boureacutee and FinaleGeorge Frideric Handel

Brian Ward Organ

Please rise in body or in spirit

Be the CenterMichael Frye

5

9

13

16

Je -Je -Je -

sussussus

bebebe

thethemy

cen -cen -vi -

terter

sion

BeBeBe

mymymy

source

hopepath

bebebe

mymymy

lightsongguide

Je -Je -Je -

sussussus

Be

the

fire

in

my

heart

Be

the

wind

in

these

sails

Be

the

rea -

son

that

I

live

Je -

sus

Je -

sus

He IsDavid Crowder

4

7

10

13

IfIf

youreyoure

trou -wan -

bleddering

Hea-in

vythe

heart -dark -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

youryour

peaceway

If

If

you

yourewant

run -free -

downdom

Em -Need

pty-for -

hand -give -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

yourHis

strengthgrace

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

mend-

ing

the

brok-

en

bear -

ing

the

bur-dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

2

17

20

23

26

29

32

35

Com-

for-ter

Coun-se-lor

Princeof Peace

Au-thorand

Mak-er of

ev-ery-thing

De -

fen-der De-

li-ver-er

King of Kings

He

is

He

is

Help-er and

Heal-er for-

ev-er-more

Sa-vior and

Shel-ter through

ev-ery storm

My

re-

fuge Re-

deem-er and

Lord of Lords

He

is

He

is

Child of

Hea-venand

Son

of

Man

Pro -

vi-

der Pro-

tec-tor the

great

I

AM

Al-pha O-

me-ga Be-

gin-ning and

End

He

is

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

men -

ding

the

brok -

en

bear-

ing

the

bur -

dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

All

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Roger Nelson and family mourning the passing of his brother Lloyd Nelson last Saturday Roger Nelsonrsquos son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa and their son Tyler all diagnosed with COVID-19 Winnetka Covenant Church burglarized and their new bus stolen Central Conference Superintendent Danny Martinez and family as their home was hit by a mini-tornado and suffered damage the family of Chicago police officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty on August 7 and her partner Carlos Yanez in critical condition Haiti hit with a 72-magnitude earthquake and in the path of Hurricane Grace Afghanistan where the Taliban has taken control Covenant Living at Windsor Park experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak affecting independent living residents Herb Hedstrom undergoing chemo for liver involvement Karawa Central Pharmacy in Congo in need of rebuilding following a lightning strike the family and friends of Helen Olson former NPCC member who passed away July 22 Dick Lucco feeling hopeful as recent tests indicate the medication he has been taking combined with radiation is working Connie Speake home again following time at a rehab facility Eileen Thorpe undergoing immunotherapy treatments Terri Njaarsquos daughter Kari Hutson diagnosed with esoph-ageal cancer Helen Fergusonrsquos son Lace Ferguson for whom we have prayed is on hospice care

We will have an outdoor coffee hour after church on the sidewalk Yoursquore invited to join us for refreshments and a chance to fellowship with one another

You are invited to join us for Tuesday Tea at Three on August 24 and 31 We will meet in the south garden under the shade of a tent If you have any questions please call (773) 463-0055 ext 545

A memorial service for Helen Olson will be held on Friday August 27 at 3 pm at Winnetka Cove-nant Church (1200 Hibbard Rd Wilmette IL) and will be preceded at 2 by a visitation

A combined memorial service will be held for Craig and Dotty Anderson on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at Bethesda Covenant Church (2101 E State St Rockford IL 61104) Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent fund at Covenant Living 9215 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33324

Part-time Childcare Position in North Park Neighborhood A Christian family in the neighbor-hood is looking for a babysitter to watch their two children (ages 1 and 4) in their home three days a week starting as soon as possible Someone with experience caring for young and active children is preferred If you are interested in applying please contact Pastor Libby

Immanuel Covenant Church (5210 N Washtenaw at Foster) is holding two free vaccination dates on Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 4 For an appointment please call (773) 784-6622 or email officeimmanuelcovorg and be prepared to give your name desired appointment time and phone number For more information please visit wwwimmanuelcovorgevents

READING OF THE SCRIPTURES Christine Olfelt Reader Old Testament Reading Joshua 241-2a 14-18 New Testament Reading Ephesians 610-20 Gospel Reading John 656-69 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God

WORD FOR THE CHILDREN

CONGREGATIONAL SONG Be the Center Michael Frye

1999 Vineyard Songs (UKEire) (Admin by Integrity Music)

Led by Jeff Hunter Anders Johnson Linnea Olfelt and Brian Ward

MESSAGE Libby Piotrowski

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

CONGREGATIONAL SONG He Is David Crowder Hank Bentley Jeff Pardo

2021 BrentHood Music (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)Capitol CMG Amplifier (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)Every Square Inch (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Inot Music (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)Meaux Mercy (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)sixsteps Music (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)

GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Invitation to Generosity Offertory Gymnopedie No 1 Erik Satie Doxology 48 Prayer of Dedication

CLOSING HYMN 525 Wonderful Words of Life

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Boureacutee and FinaleGeorge Frideric Handel

Brian Ward Organ

Please rise in body or in spirit

Be the CenterMichael Frye

5

9

13

16

Je -Je -Je -

sussussus

bebebe

thethemy

cen -cen -vi -

terter

sion

BeBeBe

mymymy

source

hopepath

bebebe

mymymy

lightsongguide

Je -Je -Je -

sussussus

Be

the

fire

in

my

heart

Be

the

wind

in

these

sails

Be

the

rea -

son

that

I

live

Je -

sus

Je -

sus

He IsDavid Crowder

4

7

10

13

IfIf

youreyoure

trou -wan -

bleddering

Hea-in

vythe

heart -dark -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

youryour

peaceway

If

If

you

yourewant

run -free -

downdom

Em -Need

pty-for -

hand -give -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

yourHis

strengthgrace

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

mend-

ing

the

brok-

en

bear -

ing

the

bur-dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

2

17

20

23

26

29

32

35

Com-

for-ter

Coun-se-lor

Princeof Peace

Au-thorand

Mak-er of

ev-ery-thing

De -

fen-der De-

li-ver-er

King of Kings

He

is

He

is

Help-er and

Heal-er for-

ev-er-more

Sa-vior and

Shel-ter through

ev-ery storm

My

re-

fuge Re-

deem-er and

Lord of Lords

He

is

He

is

Child of

Hea-venand

Son

of

Man

Pro -

vi-

der Pro-

tec-tor the

great

I

AM

Al-pha O-

me-ga Be-

gin-ning and

End

He

is

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

men -

ding

the

brok -

en

bear-

ing

the

bur -

dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

All

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Roger Nelson and family mourning the passing of his brother Lloyd Nelson last Saturday Roger Nelsonrsquos son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa and their son Tyler all diagnosed with COVID-19 Winnetka Covenant Church burglarized and their new bus stolen Central Conference Superintendent Danny Martinez and family as their home was hit by a mini-tornado and suffered damage the family of Chicago police officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty on August 7 and her partner Carlos Yanez in critical condition Haiti hit with a 72-magnitude earthquake and in the path of Hurricane Grace Afghanistan where the Taliban has taken control Covenant Living at Windsor Park experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak affecting independent living residents Herb Hedstrom undergoing chemo for liver involvement Karawa Central Pharmacy in Congo in need of rebuilding following a lightning strike the family and friends of Helen Olson former NPCC member who passed away July 22 Dick Lucco feeling hopeful as recent tests indicate the medication he has been taking combined with radiation is working Connie Speake home again following time at a rehab facility Eileen Thorpe undergoing immunotherapy treatments Terri Njaarsquos daughter Kari Hutson diagnosed with esoph-ageal cancer Helen Fergusonrsquos son Lace Ferguson for whom we have prayed is on hospice care

We will have an outdoor coffee hour after church on the sidewalk Yoursquore invited to join us for refreshments and a chance to fellowship with one another

You are invited to join us for Tuesday Tea at Three on August 24 and 31 We will meet in the south garden under the shade of a tent If you have any questions please call (773) 463-0055 ext 545

A memorial service for Helen Olson will be held on Friday August 27 at 3 pm at Winnetka Cove-nant Church (1200 Hibbard Rd Wilmette IL) and will be preceded at 2 by a visitation

A combined memorial service will be held for Craig and Dotty Anderson on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at Bethesda Covenant Church (2101 E State St Rockford IL 61104) Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent fund at Covenant Living 9215 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33324

Part-time Childcare Position in North Park Neighborhood A Christian family in the neighbor-hood is looking for a babysitter to watch their two children (ages 1 and 4) in their home three days a week starting as soon as possible Someone with experience caring for young and active children is preferred If you are interested in applying please contact Pastor Libby

Immanuel Covenant Church (5210 N Washtenaw at Foster) is holding two free vaccination dates on Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 4 For an appointment please call (773) 784-6622 or email officeimmanuelcovorg and be prepared to give your name desired appointment time and phone number For more information please visit wwwimmanuelcovorgevents

Be the CenterMichael Frye

5

9

13

16

Je -Je -Je -

sussussus

bebebe

thethemy

cen -cen -vi -

terter

sion

BeBeBe

mymymy

source

hopepath

bebebe

mymymy

lightsongguide

Je -Je -Je -

sussussus

Be

the

fire

in

my

heart

Be

the

wind

in

these

sails

Be

the

rea -

son

that

I

live

Je -

sus

Je -

sus

He IsDavid Crowder

4

7

10

13

IfIf

youreyoure

trou -wan -

bleddering

Hea-in

vythe

heart -dark -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

youryour

peaceway

If

If

you

yourewant

run -free -

downdom

Em -Need

pty-for -

hand -give -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

yourHis

strengthgrace

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

mend-

ing

the

brok-

en

bear -

ing

the

bur-dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

2

17

20

23

26

29

32

35

Com-

for-ter

Coun-se-lor

Princeof Peace

Au-thorand

Mak-er of

ev-ery-thing

De -

fen-der De-

li-ver-er

King of Kings

He

is

He

is

Help-er and

Heal-er for-

ev-er-more

Sa-vior and

Shel-ter through

ev-ery storm

My

re-

fuge Re-

deem-er and

Lord of Lords

He

is

He

is

Child of

Hea-venand

Son

of

Man

Pro -

vi-

der Pro-

tec-tor the

great

I

AM

Al-pha O-

me-ga Be-

gin-ning and

End

He

is

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

men -

ding

the

brok -

en

bear-

ing

the

bur -

dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

All

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Roger Nelson and family mourning the passing of his brother Lloyd Nelson last Saturday Roger Nelsonrsquos son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa and their son Tyler all diagnosed with COVID-19 Winnetka Covenant Church burglarized and their new bus stolen Central Conference Superintendent Danny Martinez and family as their home was hit by a mini-tornado and suffered damage the family of Chicago police officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty on August 7 and her partner Carlos Yanez in critical condition Haiti hit with a 72-magnitude earthquake and in the path of Hurricane Grace Afghanistan where the Taliban has taken control Covenant Living at Windsor Park experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak affecting independent living residents Herb Hedstrom undergoing chemo for liver involvement Karawa Central Pharmacy in Congo in need of rebuilding following a lightning strike the family and friends of Helen Olson former NPCC member who passed away July 22 Dick Lucco feeling hopeful as recent tests indicate the medication he has been taking combined with radiation is working Connie Speake home again following time at a rehab facility Eileen Thorpe undergoing immunotherapy treatments Terri Njaarsquos daughter Kari Hutson diagnosed with esoph-ageal cancer Helen Fergusonrsquos son Lace Ferguson for whom we have prayed is on hospice care

We will have an outdoor coffee hour after church on the sidewalk Yoursquore invited to join us for refreshments and a chance to fellowship with one another

You are invited to join us for Tuesday Tea at Three on August 24 and 31 We will meet in the south garden under the shade of a tent If you have any questions please call (773) 463-0055 ext 545

A memorial service for Helen Olson will be held on Friday August 27 at 3 pm at Winnetka Cove-nant Church (1200 Hibbard Rd Wilmette IL) and will be preceded at 2 by a visitation

A combined memorial service will be held for Craig and Dotty Anderson on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at Bethesda Covenant Church (2101 E State St Rockford IL 61104) Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent fund at Covenant Living 9215 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33324

Part-time Childcare Position in North Park Neighborhood A Christian family in the neighbor-hood is looking for a babysitter to watch their two children (ages 1 and 4) in their home three days a week starting as soon as possible Someone with experience caring for young and active children is preferred If you are interested in applying please contact Pastor Libby

Immanuel Covenant Church (5210 N Washtenaw at Foster) is holding two free vaccination dates on Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 4 For an appointment please call (773) 784-6622 or email officeimmanuelcovorg and be prepared to give your name desired appointment time and phone number For more information please visit wwwimmanuelcovorgevents

He IsDavid Crowder

4

7

10

13

IfIf

youreyoure

trou -wan -

bleddering

Hea-in

vythe

heart -dark -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

youryour

peaceway

If

If

you

yourewant

run -free -

downdom

Em -Need

pty-for -

hand -give -

edness

ComeCome

toto

Je -Je -

sussus

andand

findfind

yourHis

strengthgrace

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

mend-

ing

the

brok-

en

bear -

ing

the

bur-dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

2

17

20

23

26

29

32

35

Com-

for-ter

Coun-se-lor

Princeof Peace

Au-thorand

Mak-er of

ev-ery-thing

De -

fen-der De-

li-ver-er

King of Kings

He

is

He

is

Help-er and

Heal-er for-

ev-er-more

Sa-vior and

Shel-ter through

ev-ery storm

My

re-

fuge Re-

deem-er and

Lord of Lords

He

is

He

is

Child of

Hea-venand

Son

of

Man

Pro -

vi-

der Pro-

tec-tor the

great

I

AM

Al-pha O-

me-ga Be-

gin-ning and

End

He

is

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

men -

ding

the

brok -

en

bear-

ing

the

bur -

dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

All

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Roger Nelson and family mourning the passing of his brother Lloyd Nelson last Saturday Roger Nelsonrsquos son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa and their son Tyler all diagnosed with COVID-19 Winnetka Covenant Church burglarized and their new bus stolen Central Conference Superintendent Danny Martinez and family as their home was hit by a mini-tornado and suffered damage the family of Chicago police officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty on August 7 and her partner Carlos Yanez in critical condition Haiti hit with a 72-magnitude earthquake and in the path of Hurricane Grace Afghanistan where the Taliban has taken control Covenant Living at Windsor Park experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak affecting independent living residents Herb Hedstrom undergoing chemo for liver involvement Karawa Central Pharmacy in Congo in need of rebuilding following a lightning strike the family and friends of Helen Olson former NPCC member who passed away July 22 Dick Lucco feeling hopeful as recent tests indicate the medication he has been taking combined with radiation is working Connie Speake home again following time at a rehab facility Eileen Thorpe undergoing immunotherapy treatments Terri Njaarsquos daughter Kari Hutson diagnosed with esoph-ageal cancer Helen Fergusonrsquos son Lace Ferguson for whom we have prayed is on hospice care

We will have an outdoor coffee hour after church on the sidewalk Yoursquore invited to join us for refreshments and a chance to fellowship with one another

You are invited to join us for Tuesday Tea at Three on August 24 and 31 We will meet in the south garden under the shade of a tent If you have any questions please call (773) 463-0055 ext 545

A memorial service for Helen Olson will be held on Friday August 27 at 3 pm at Winnetka Cove-nant Church (1200 Hibbard Rd Wilmette IL) and will be preceded at 2 by a visitation

A combined memorial service will be held for Craig and Dotty Anderson on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at Bethesda Covenant Church (2101 E State St Rockford IL 61104) Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent fund at Covenant Living 9215 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33324

Part-time Childcare Position in North Park Neighborhood A Christian family in the neighbor-hood is looking for a babysitter to watch their two children (ages 1 and 4) in their home three days a week starting as soon as possible Someone with experience caring for young and active children is preferred If you are interested in applying please contact Pastor Libby

Immanuel Covenant Church (5210 N Washtenaw at Foster) is holding two free vaccination dates on Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 4 For an appointment please call (773) 784-6622 or email officeimmanuelcovorg and be prepared to give your name desired appointment time and phone number For more information please visit wwwimmanuelcovorgevents

2

17

20

23

26

29

32

35

Com-

for-ter

Coun-se-lor

Princeof Peace

Au-thorand

Mak-er of

ev-ery-thing

De -

fen-der De-

li-ver-er

King of Kings

He

is

He

is

Help-er and

Heal-er for-

ev-er-more

Sa-vior and

Shel-ter through

ev-ery storm

My

re-

fuge Re-

deem-er and

Lord of Lords

He

is

He

is

Child of

Hea-venand

Son

of

Man

Pro -

vi-

der Pro-

tec-tor the

great

I

AM

Al-pha O-

me-ga Be-

gin-ning and

End

He

is

He

is

hope

for

the

hope -

less

rest

for

the

wear -

y

help

for

the

hurt -

ing

He

is

He

is

men -

ding

the

brok -

en

bear-

ing

the

bur -

dens

all

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

All

that

youre

need-

ing

He

is

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Roger Nelson and family mourning the passing of his brother Lloyd Nelson last Saturday Roger Nelsonrsquos son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa and their son Tyler all diagnosed with COVID-19 Winnetka Covenant Church burglarized and their new bus stolen Central Conference Superintendent Danny Martinez and family as their home was hit by a mini-tornado and suffered damage the family of Chicago police officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty on August 7 and her partner Carlos Yanez in critical condition Haiti hit with a 72-magnitude earthquake and in the path of Hurricane Grace Afghanistan where the Taliban has taken control Covenant Living at Windsor Park experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak affecting independent living residents Herb Hedstrom undergoing chemo for liver involvement Karawa Central Pharmacy in Congo in need of rebuilding following a lightning strike the family and friends of Helen Olson former NPCC member who passed away July 22 Dick Lucco feeling hopeful as recent tests indicate the medication he has been taking combined with radiation is working Connie Speake home again following time at a rehab facility Eileen Thorpe undergoing immunotherapy treatments Terri Njaarsquos daughter Kari Hutson diagnosed with esoph-ageal cancer Helen Fergusonrsquos son Lace Ferguson for whom we have prayed is on hospice care

We will have an outdoor coffee hour after church on the sidewalk Yoursquore invited to join us for refreshments and a chance to fellowship with one another

You are invited to join us for Tuesday Tea at Three on August 24 and 31 We will meet in the south garden under the shade of a tent If you have any questions please call (773) 463-0055 ext 545

A memorial service for Helen Olson will be held on Friday August 27 at 3 pm at Winnetka Cove-nant Church (1200 Hibbard Rd Wilmette IL) and will be preceded at 2 by a visitation

A combined memorial service will be held for Craig and Dotty Anderson on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at Bethesda Covenant Church (2101 E State St Rockford IL 61104) Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent fund at Covenant Living 9215 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33324

Part-time Childcare Position in North Park Neighborhood A Christian family in the neighbor-hood is looking for a babysitter to watch their two children (ages 1 and 4) in their home three days a week starting as soon as possible Someone with experience caring for young and active children is preferred If you are interested in applying please contact Pastor Libby

Immanuel Covenant Church (5210 N Washtenaw at Foster) is holding two free vaccination dates on Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 4 For an appointment please call (773) 784-6622 or email officeimmanuelcovorg and be prepared to give your name desired appointment time and phone number For more information please visit wwwimmanuelcovorgevents

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Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Roger Nelson and family mourning the passing of his brother Lloyd Nelson last Saturday Roger Nelsonrsquos son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa and their son Tyler all diagnosed with COVID-19 Winnetka Covenant Church burglarized and their new bus stolen Central Conference Superintendent Danny Martinez and family as their home was hit by a mini-tornado and suffered damage the family of Chicago police officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty on August 7 and her partner Carlos Yanez in critical condition Haiti hit with a 72-magnitude earthquake and in the path of Hurricane Grace Afghanistan where the Taliban has taken control Covenant Living at Windsor Park experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak affecting independent living residents Herb Hedstrom undergoing chemo for liver involvement Karawa Central Pharmacy in Congo in need of rebuilding following a lightning strike the family and friends of Helen Olson former NPCC member who passed away July 22 Dick Lucco feeling hopeful as recent tests indicate the medication he has been taking combined with radiation is working Connie Speake home again following time at a rehab facility Eileen Thorpe undergoing immunotherapy treatments Terri Njaarsquos daughter Kari Hutson diagnosed with esoph-ageal cancer Helen Fergusonrsquos son Lace Ferguson for whom we have prayed is on hospice care

We will have an outdoor coffee hour after church on the sidewalk Yoursquore invited to join us for refreshments and a chance to fellowship with one another

You are invited to join us for Tuesday Tea at Three on August 24 and 31 We will meet in the south garden under the shade of a tent If you have any questions please call (773) 463-0055 ext 545

A memorial service for Helen Olson will be held on Friday August 27 at 3 pm at Winnetka Cove-nant Church (1200 Hibbard Rd Wilmette IL) and will be preceded at 2 by a visitation

A combined memorial service will be held for Craig and Dotty Anderson on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at Bethesda Covenant Church (2101 E State St Rockford IL 61104) Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent fund at Covenant Living 9215 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33324

Part-time Childcare Position in North Park Neighborhood A Christian family in the neighbor-hood is looking for a babysitter to watch their two children (ages 1 and 4) in their home three days a week starting as soon as possible Someone with experience caring for young and active children is preferred If you are interested in applying please contact Pastor Libby

Immanuel Covenant Church (5210 N Washtenaw at Foster) is holding two free vaccination dates on Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 4 For an appointment please call (773) 784-6622 or email officeimmanuelcovorg and be prepared to give your name desired appointment time and phone number For more information please visit wwwimmanuelcovorgevents

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Roger Nelson and family mourning the passing of his brother Lloyd Nelson last Saturday Roger Nelsonrsquos son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa and their son Tyler all diagnosed with COVID-19 Winnetka Covenant Church burglarized and their new bus stolen Central Conference Superintendent Danny Martinez and family as their home was hit by a mini-tornado and suffered damage the family of Chicago police officer Ella French who was killed in the line of duty on August 7 and her partner Carlos Yanez in critical condition Haiti hit with a 72-magnitude earthquake and in the path of Hurricane Grace Afghanistan where the Taliban has taken control Covenant Living at Windsor Park experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak affecting independent living residents Herb Hedstrom undergoing chemo for liver involvement Karawa Central Pharmacy in Congo in need of rebuilding following a lightning strike the family and friends of Helen Olson former NPCC member who passed away July 22 Dick Lucco feeling hopeful as recent tests indicate the medication he has been taking combined with radiation is working Connie Speake home again following time at a rehab facility Eileen Thorpe undergoing immunotherapy treatments Terri Njaarsquos daughter Kari Hutson diagnosed with esoph-ageal cancer Helen Fergusonrsquos son Lace Ferguson for whom we have prayed is on hospice care

We will have an outdoor coffee hour after church on the sidewalk Yoursquore invited to join us for refreshments and a chance to fellowship with one another

You are invited to join us for Tuesday Tea at Three on August 24 and 31 We will meet in the south garden under the shade of a tent If you have any questions please call (773) 463-0055 ext 545

A memorial service for Helen Olson will be held on Friday August 27 at 3 pm at Winnetka Cove-nant Church (1200 Hibbard Rd Wilmette IL) and will be preceded at 2 by a visitation

A combined memorial service will be held for Craig and Dotty Anderson on Saturday October 9 at 11 am at Bethesda Covenant Church (2101 E State St Rockford IL 61104) Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent fund at Covenant Living 9215 W Broward Blvd Plantation FL 33324

Part-time Childcare Position in North Park Neighborhood A Christian family in the neighbor-hood is looking for a babysitter to watch their two children (ages 1 and 4) in their home three days a week starting as soon as possible Someone with experience caring for young and active children is preferred If you are interested in applying please contact Pastor Libby

Immanuel Covenant Church (5210 N Washtenaw at Foster) is holding two free vaccination dates on Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 4 For an appointment please call (773) 784-6622 or email officeimmanuelcovorg and be prepared to give your name desired appointment time and phone number For more information please visit wwwimmanuelcovorgevents

The North Park Community Market is now accepting P-EBT and Link cards The upcoming dates for the market September 19 and October 17 For more information on the market please click here

Women of the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church are invited to attend Vision 2021 a weekend retreat at Covenant Harbor (Lake Geneva WI) from September 10-12 The theme is Walk by Faith (2 Corinthians 57) and the speaker of the weekend will be Ramelia Williams Director of Ministry Initiatives for the Love Mercy Do Justice mission priority of the ECC To register visit covenantharbororgfall-fellowship

Registration is now open for fall 2021 adult and family retreats at Covenant Point Bible Camp - Silent Directed Retreat September 24-28 (Two 2-Night Options OR a 4-Night Option)- Womenrsquos Retreat October 1-3- Christmas Camp December 27 - January 1 (For All Families Friends or Individuals) Their Winter 2022 Retreat schedule will be posted this fall Stay tuned

Monday August 23 9 am Womenrsquos Bible Study (via Zoom) 1030 am Staff Meeting (via Zoom) 630 pm Geezerball (Gym)

Tuesday August 24 3 pm Tuesday Tea at Three (South Garden)

Saturday August 28 8 am Geezerball (Gym) 1030 am Epworth Basketball (Gym)

Sunday August 29 1030 am Worship (Sanctuary and Online) 7 pm AA Meeting (Parlors)

Church Calendar This Week The calendar is available online at wwwnpcovenantorgcalendar and is updated as changes occur

We welcome all people to begin or deepen their relationship with Christ through worship and study We invite all believers to fully participate in the life and ministry of our church as members leaders

and lay staff We celebrate the gifts and presence of diverse Christians among usmdashwhether those differences be race ethnicity age marital status sexual orientation gender identity ability

or socioeconomic status We are blessed by our diversity and are unified in Christ

North Park Church Cooperative Preschool wwwnpcovenantorgnpccp bull (773) 463-0055 ext 520 bull preschoolnpcovenantorg

Rebecca Edwards Interim DirectorLyndsey Wellner Lead Teacher bull Jenny Glazier Assistant Teacher

The Friendship Center - Our Neighborhood Food Pantry 2711 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago Illinois 60625

wwwfriendshipcenterchicagoorg bull (773) 907-6338 bull npfcfriendshipcenterchicagoorg Ross Outten Director of Development

N o r t h P a r k C o v e n a n t C h u r c h5250 North Christiana Avenue bull Chicago Illinois 60625npccnpcovenantorg bull (773) 463-0055 bull wwwnpcovenantorg

Missionaries We Support Paul and Sheryl Noren Congo

James and Rachel Ventress Alaska Eugenio and Pia Restrepo Latin America

Peter and Anna Kim East AsiaJohn and Letha Kerl Field Representatives for Europe

Jeff Hunter Co-pastorjhunternpcovenantorg ext 525

Christine Olfelt Minister of Christian Formation christineolfeltnpcovenantorg ext 545

Dominic German Chancel Choir Directordgermannpcovenantorg

Ann-Marie O Frisk Church Administratorafrisknpcovenantorg ext 500

Libby Piotrowski Co-pastorlpiotrowskinpcovenantorg ext 515

Brian Ward Music Ministry CoordinatorOrganistbwardnpcovenantorg

Carol Olfelt Chancel Handbell Choir Directorcolfeltnpcovenantorg

Fran Fostey Bookkeeperoperationsnpcovenantorg ext 505

Church Staff

To reach both Jeff and Libby please use copastorsnpcovenantorg or ext 510

Christian Schuetz Custodiancschuetznpcovenantorg