Church office hours: Mon.-Thurs. from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m.covsecty1@raleigh.twcbc.com (919) 365-7979

www.covenantwendell.com“Celebrating the Past – Building the Future”

Covenant Presbyterian Church 125 S. Selma Rd.

Wendell, NC 27591-9705

SUMMER TIME!

Things move a little slower. Not so many meetings. People on vacations. We can relax a little!

This is the June AND July Newsletter. We will send out a brief update in the beginning of July if needed

And, of course you will receive Covenant Connections each week.

A word about the new computer. It is great and will be even greater once we get used to it.

Thanks to all who contributed and especially to the jailbirds/lovebirds, Bob & Marjorie Borland.

Also many thanks to Brian Daniels for setting it up and saving us when things are confusing.

You will notice very few cute little pictures this time.I’m working on it!!

Erin VanGelder is helping out in the office during vacations and days off. Be nice to her.

Have a great summer but don’t forget to come to church!Remember – you may be out of cell phone range

but you are NEVER out of prayer range!!

See you in church!!

Grace & peace,

Office Staff

Keeping Up with Covenant Church News from Covenant Presbyterian

Wendell, North CarolinaJUNE/JULY 2016

Worship Elders David Meyers & Carol Rich

For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:20)

CHOIR CHATTER:   Heritage Day was excellent, and the choir members really enjoyed the reunion. I've heard from those who returned, and they all loved getting to see you and singing together again. We hope you enjoyed it too.

Now we're on to the next project!      We are working on music for our 20th Choir Tour! This year we will travel to Shallotte and will worship with Rev. John Causey and Shallotte Presbyterian Church. Tour will differ this year in that we will go after Labor Day in order to take advantage of the off-season rates at the motels in the area.

As usual, we will sing at a local skilled nursing facility and a local church. Choir Sunday here at Covenant will be on August 28th when you will hear the program which, this year, consists of favorite anthems selected by the choir from all the music done on past tours. (Look for other favorites on Sunday mornings – they will be marked “a tour favorite” in the bulletin.)

We're excited about this project and look forward to preparing it for Shallotte and you.

See you in church (or in choir if you can sing!)

Wanda

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Train a child in the way he should go, and whenhe is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL RESUME SEPTEMBER 11TH. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY MEETS THROUGH JUNE. CHILDREN'S CHURCH

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU TO CAROLYN FLEMING!!!Miss Carolyn is no longer leading Children’s Church. So many youngsters have

benefited from her Children's Church leadership! They did crafts and learned Bible stories and that Jesus loves them. Another thing they learned was that Miss Carolyn loved them and they loved her right back!

In the meantime, Children's Church continues. We need volunteers to lead one or more Sundays this summer. EVERYTHING YOU NEED WILL BE PROVIDED! You won't have to make up lessons or crafts - it will be there for you. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin boards. Even choir members can sign up since Children's Church follows the anthem and you will be able to get back to the sanctuary in time for the benediction response.

Let's honor Carolyn by helping with this ministry that she loves so much. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

This year is St. Eugene's turn to lead VBS and they are trying something new. VBS will be Friday evening, July 15th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Satur-day, July 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is only a few hours less than the traditional daytime schedule. If you can help with teaching, planning or other ar-eas, contact Linda Berry and she will let you know when meetings begin. Her email is lberry61@hotmail.com.MOVIES! MOVIES!

Come enjoy a movie in air conditioned comfort! No expensive refreshment stand fees! Beverages & hot popcorn provided!! Comfy chairs or your own snacks welcome.

June 11 at 6:00 p.m. we will see the new Star Wars movie! June 25th at 7:00 p.m. will be an adults-only movie: Spotlight – The award winning true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. Bridge of Spies is also in the works and is another adults only film.

Christian EducationElders Jennifer Cuthrell & Becky Abate

July 30th at 6:30 p.m. – Cool Running – bring the family!SWIM PARTY AUGUST 7th for Children & Youth!

First Sunday Fellowship Sunday, June 5th A special treat! As we visit and snack, we will be able to watch a special presentation featuring pictures of Presbyterian Churches in Iraq courtesy of Elaine Vaden who recently returned from a trip to the mission fields. Don’t miss it! First Wednesday Dinner - PICNIC Wednesday, June 1st

Hot Dogs! Buns! Cool drinks! And Air Conditioning! We had a great time!No First Wednesday Dinner in July! Celebrate the Fourth!!

Men’s Breakfast    Sunday, June 19th Attention Women!! June 19th is Father’s Day! If you would like to prepare breakfast for the guys, please call Hugh Cashion at 919-365-6313 or 919-793-3561. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m in the kitchen in the Education Building. They like eggs, grits, biscuits and coffee but they will eat nearly anything. Let’s give them a treat!Breakfast Fellowship Monday, June 6 & 13th The Clayton group meets at Jones Café, 415 E. Main St. in Clayton at 9:30 a.m. on June 6th and the Zebulon group meets at 9:30 a.m. at McLean's in Zebulon on June 13th. EVERYONE is welcome – at either or both groups!Prayer Shawl Sunday, June 19th

The knitters meet at 5:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month and create shawls & throws for comfort in time of need. New members welcome! No need to be an expert; experienced knitters are happy to help and share patterns. Yarn and some needles are available. Call Christine Mailliard at 919-366-0883 for more information or if you know of someone who could use a shawl. Join a special care ministry

(Contact Kimberly Stevens at 919-269-3881 or Paula Perry at 919-269-0057 for more information.)

Handy Hands is a group of people available to help with home repairs and chores for those who find it difficult to managethemselves. 

Martha’s Ministry provides meals in time of need.  If having a meal delivered would give you a lift, please let the church office know (919-365-7979).  This may be due to illness, stress, or any other reason. If you are able to help prepare and/or deliver meals, please call Paula, Kimberly, or the church office.

8 @ 8 IS GOING GREAT!Some of the groups have not been able to meet four

times but those who have met are enthusiastic! The dinner groups have enjoyed trying new restaurants,

meeting in homes, sharing and learning about each other’s interests and hobbies.

If you are in a group that has not met, get going! You won’t regret it! If you are not in a group and wish you

were, phone or email either Kimberly Stevens or Paula Perry or the church office to get your name on the list.

Couples, singles, everyone is invited.

****************************************************************Flag Day Ceremony

You are invited to attend Wendell American Legion’s annual Flag Day Retirement Ceremony on Tuesday, June 14, at 9 p.m.

at the Legion Post, 5100 Wendell Blvd.

If you have any flags you would like properly retired, you may give them to Buck Bullock, Ron Hall, Joe Hess, Fred Lanzi, Don Mailliard, or any other Wendell Legion member; bring them to the church office by 2 p.m. June 14th; leave them at the legion building any time prior to; or

bring them to the ceremony.

Congregational CareElders Kimberly Stevens & Paula Perry

CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBackpack Buddies:

The school year is nearly over but keep bringing in items for The Back Pack Buddy program. Suggestions for food items are listed on the bulletin boards, and the bin for contributions is in the narthex. If you hate to shop but want to help, gifts of money are welcome. Mark your check "Backpack Buddy" and place it in the offering plate. Focus for June – packets of oatmeal & small containers of applesauce.

Focus for July - canned soups and stews, pudding cups

Coming in August!“FEED THE FUTURE” August 14, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

the Mission/Outreach Committee will sponsor a “bagging” event, where we will pack as many bags of food items as possible to help with the Back-Pack Buddies program at Carver Elementary School.

Look for sign-up sheets in the narthex, to volunteer to bringspecific food items, to help pack the bags, and to help with set-upand clean-up. Start saving your plastic grocery bags, because we will need lots of them!

If you can’t participate in person but would like to help with the project, monetary donations are always welcome. For moreinformation, contact Annette Kirk, Leta Thornton, or any member of the committee.

Matthew 25: 40 .”Inasmuch as ye have done it untoone of the least of these my children,

ye have done it unto me.”

FOOD PANTRY NEWSThe Wendell Council of Churches Food Pantry

feeds many hungry families in our community and is very grateful for our help.

Items always in demand are pasta & pasta sauces, dry beans & rice. Non food items are also needed: toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, soap, shampoo, tooth paste, as well as baby diapers, wipes, and feminine hygiene products.

We will get monthly updates from the Pantry to let us know what is most needed and highlight those items each month.

In June and July, let’s bring dry lemonade mix, crackers,hand sanitizer & bars of soap.

The donation bins are located in the narthex.

After a great year of activities including studying “The Bad Girls of the Bible”,

going out to eat, relaxing at a weekend retreat, Presbyterian Women are taking a little time off.

Meetings will resume in the Fall on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Mark your calendars and be thinking ahead to the Annual Dinner and silent auction on November 5th.

Mission/Outreach Elders Annette Kirk & Leta Thornton

Presbyterian Women Judy Shotts

Stewardship-Finance Elders Hugh Cashion & Judy McCurdy

Financial Report for May 2016Month Year to date

Needed $24,115 $110,340Received $25,569 $112,719 Difference $ (234) $ 926

Heritage Fund $ 1,840 $ 8,590

Mortgage Balance $ 1,135,178 Gifts to the Heritage Fund are applied to the principal on the mortgage

and may be given in honor or memory of a loved one, to celebrate a special event or "just because." All gifts are appreciated!

GIFT CARDS GALORE!!The Food Lion and Lowes Foods gift card program has been very

successful and now the program is even better! We are able to offer cards from hundreds of companies from A.C. Moore & Applebee’s to Xbox & Zappos.com! Rebates to Covenant range from a mere 1% to 16%. (Restaurant.com gives 50%!) You can go on a cruise, get your hair cut, fill up your tank, fly away, see a movie - all using gift cards ordered through Covenant! And as you do, your church receives a percent!

Food Lion and Lowes Food cards may be purchased as usual but the other cards much be ordered. Order sheets with a partial listing are available at the church. Complete lists are posted on the bulletin boards. Fill out the form (just write in any that are not listed), attach a check and turn it in to the church office or to the “gift card table” in the narthex. Orders will be placed on Sunday and available a week later. More income means more programs, more missions so we can better serve our Lord.

Lectionary for June & July 2016

Third Sunday after Pentecost—June 51 Kings 17: 8–16 [17–24] Psalm 146

Galatians 1: 11–24 Luke 7: 11–17

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost—June 121 Kings 21: 1–10 [11–14] 15–21a Psalm 5: 1–8 Galatians 2: 15–21 Luke 7: 36—8:3

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost—June 19 1 Kings 19: 1–4 [5–7] 8–15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3: 23–29 Luke 8: 26–39

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost—June 262 Kings 2: 1–2, 6–14 1 Psalm 77: 1–2, 11–20 Galatians 5: 1, 13–25 Luke 9: 51–62

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost—July 32 Kings 5:1–14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6:[1–6] 7–16 Luke 10:1–11, 16–20

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost—July 10Amos 7:7–17 Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1–14 Luke 10:25–37

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost—July 17Amos 8:1–12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15–28 Luke 10:38–42

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost—July 24Hosea 1:2–10 Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6–15 [16–19] Luke 11:1–13

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost—July 31Hosea 11:1–11 Psalm 107:1–9, 43 Colossians 3:1–11 Luke 12:13–21

The Word of God forThe people of God

FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Joys and ConcernsCONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME

TO OUR NEW MEMBERSTHE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2016Dominic (Nick) Abate, Emma Buus

Dane Oldham, Rhone Oldham THANK YOU from Linda Berry

“Thank you all so much for the cards, calls, texts, messages and most of all for your prayers!

It wasn’t easy being “house-bound” for the weeksfollowing surgery but you made it easier.

Thanks!!SYMPATHY

To Bud & Debbie Lawler on the death ofher father, Kenneth Stamps, on

May 19, 2016 To Emily & Matthew Anderson on the death of

Emily’s grandmother, Mary Ann Parker, on May 22, 2016

Joe & Linda Hess on the death of Joe’s Uncle, George Edward Hess, in Oklahoma.

July Birthdays 2 Emma Thomas Eddie Clemmons

4 Jessica Hart Don Mailliard

Grace Short

6 Larry Bailey

Linda Higgins 7 Alexander Hood Beth Lewter

John Shotts9 Jake Sherrill 13 Bruce Berry14 Joan Davis Norm Moak18 Jack Hart20 Natalie McGowan24 Jennifer Cuthrell25 John Chambers26 Grace Anderson Deb Park29 Caroline Hines 30 Debbie Allcox31 George Glenn

June Birthdays 1 Rachael & James Stevens

2 Rueben Hart

5 Mary Moak, Bonnie Wagstaff

8 Debbie Hines9 Rebecca Pearce 11 Al Cates, Hulon Perry

13 Sadie Burger Erin VanGelder

14 Angie Sherrill16 Erin Bailey Hamrick, Allison Bailey Mattox John Stanton17 David Meyers

21 Joanne Hall23 Derek Turner24 Alex Creech, Jacob Edwards,

Annette Kirk, Dane Oldham25 Marlow Sherrill,

Leeanne Dawn Stanton Henry Paul Thomas 27 Jean Latshaw, Bob Morgan28 Eb Strickland 29 Susan Agee

Tanner Hardee June Anniversaries  

2 Rich & Ellie Borelli

8 Bruce & Linda Berry Steve & Allison Buus Marshall & Kay Page

9 Shelton & Judy Raybon14 Don & Susan Agee21 Marc Johnson & Karen Dukes22 Wirt & Debbie Hines23 Tom & Stella Martin

Robert & Faye Raybon24 Bob & Susan Hardee, Hubert & Sally Hines26 Hugh & Mary Jo Cashion

July Anniversaries   9 Ron & Joanne Hall

17 Fred & JoAnn Lanzi 29 Irvin & Debbie Allcox NOTE: Please let the office know of any omissions or errors.

Volunteer Schedule for June/July 2016Date Lay Assistant Audio Greeters Ushers____

June 5 Kasey Oldham Amy Brian & Paula Steve Buus, Stevens Daniels Al Cates

Bob Morgan,Phil Kirk

June 12 Deb Park Billy Cuthrell Tom & Stella Mark & Becky Martin Abate

Ed & Barb SneadeJune 19 Hulon Perry Kevin Dale Olive Martin & Don Agee,

Leeanne Stanton Doug Petrey,Leeanne StantonCarol Rich

June 26 Tammy Tim Harris Becky Morgan & Tommy Crawford,Strickland Judy McCurdy Ron Hall

Rich WarnerJuly 3 Carol Rich Amy Stevens Pam Hardee & Gary Hardee,

Carol Rich Mike SmithsonRon Oldham

Dane OldhamJuly 10 Leann Dale Rachael John & Judy Shotts Steve Buus,

Stevens Al Cates,Bob MorganPhil Kirk

July 17 David Meyers Billy Brian & Paula Mark & Becky Cuthrell Daniels Abate

Ed & Barb SneadeJuly 24 Lisa Bailey Kevin Dale Tom & Stella Don Agee,

Martin Doug PetreyLeeanne Stanton

July 31 Joe Bowman Tim Harris Olive Martin & Tommy CrawfordLeeanne Stanton Ron Hall

Rich Warner

Lay Assistants and Audio: Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. for sound check.

Children’s Ministry Volunteer Schedule for June/July 2016Date Children’s Sermon Nursery Volunteer Acolyte

June 5 Tom Martin Jennifer Nelson Megan Buus

June 12 Don Mailliard Robin Harris None

June 19 Mary Selke Ruth Crawford Emma Buus

June 26 Bob Fleming Pam Hardee Caroline Byrd

July 3 Jennifer Carnes Robin Harris

July 10 Tom Martin Alli Buus

July 17 Don Mailliard Emily Anderson

July 24 Mary Selke Carrie Petrosky

July 31 Bob Fleming Rae Dunn

Nursery Worker: The nursery will be staffed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Sunday morning by Miss Lindsay Pearson.

Nursery Volunteers: The nursery volunteer is asked to bring a light snack and juice (no popcorn please). If you are unable to serve on your scheduled Sunday, please call anyone from the nursery volunteer list. If you have trouble finding a substitute, please contact the coordinator Robin Harris at robinrfharris@gmail.com or 919-602-6705

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VOLUNTEER UPDATE Thank you to our Volunteers who serve so faithfully every week. And a special thank you to some new faces!New greeters are Paula & Brian Daniels and Carol Rich.Amy Stevens is home from college and will be helping out with audio.

We could use some additional help! Children’s Sermon: There are two big folders in the

copy room with materials & ideas. Right now we have five volunteers which means your turn would be less than once a month.

Ushers: Right now we have five teams but two of those teams are short a member. Women & teenagers welcome! Duties: Hand out bulletins before theservice, sit in the back of the sanctuary to assistif anyone needs to enter or exit during the service

and collect the offering.Audio: This is the hardest job! You have to be able to

climb the spiral stairs to the audio room. Once there, I am told it is easy to learn the system. And, you get to look down on everyone else!

If you have an interest in other areas, you are most welcome!

Here’s a little Father’s Day Quiz to test your knowledge

Can you match the correct father & son(s)?

Father Son

A. Abraham 1. EliphazB. Isaac 2. JosephC. Jacob 3. JonathonD. Jacob 4. ReubenE. Esau 5. SamuelF. Saul 6. IsaacG. David 7. AbsalomH. Elkanah 8. John the BaptistI. Zebedee 9. Esau & JacobJ. Zacharias 10. James & John

(see Bob Borland for the answers or look for themAt the bottom of the Children’ Ministry Schedule page)

God bless all our Fathers

June 20169:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School

Sunday School for Children and Youth and Youth Groups will resumeSeptember 11, 2016

Joyful Noise Choir meets following worship on June 5th & 12th.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 3 4

6:30 p.m. First Wed. dinner7:30 p.m. Choir practice8:00 p.m. AA

5 6 7 8 9 10 1112:15 p.m. First Sun. Fellowship5:00 p.m. Worship Com.

9:30 a.m.Breakfast Fellowship - Clayton6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts

10:00 a.m.Women’s Bible Study6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts

7:30 p.m. Choir practice8:00 p.m. AA

6:30 p.m. Finance Com.

6:00 p.m.Movie NightThe New Star Wars!!

12 13 14 15 16 17 18COMMUNION

5:30 p.m. Mission/Outreach6:00 p.mProperty Com.7:00 p.m.Session

9:30 a.m.Breakfast Fellowship - Zebulon

10:00 a.m.Women’s Bible Study7:00 p.m. Ice Breakers

7:30 p.m. Choir practice8:00 p.m. AA

19 20 21 22 23 24 25FATHERS DAY8:30 a.m.Men’s Breakfast5:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl

10:00 a.m.Women’s Bible Study

7:30 p.m. Choir practice8:00 p.m. AA

7:00 p.m.Movie NightAdults onlySpotlight

26 27 28 29 30No Joyful Noise Choir till fall. 12:15 p.m.Congregational Care Com.

6:00 p.m.CE Com.

10:00 a.m.Women’s Bible Study

7:30 p.m. Choir practice8:00 p.m. AA

June 11 - movie night - new Star WarsJune 25th - movie - Spotlight-not for childrenJuly 30th – movie – Cool Runnings – Fun for the whole family!August 7 - swim party at Cuthrell home for elementary and youth groups.