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March 2016
Young Families Playdate potluck dinner: March 11th We will have our first playdate & potluck dinner for any interested families on Fri., March 11th from 3-7pm at the Blair & Melissa Heuer’s house (230 N Grand Avenue, Pas. 91103). They’ll provide the main course and other families can bring side dishes or desserts. It is an open house style - come when you can, stay for however long you can. No RSVP required, but an email or text to Melissa would be helpful ([email protected] or 650-274-3123).
P A S A D E N A C O V E N A N T C H U R C H
You’re Invited!You’re Invited!
March 27thMarch 27th
Worship at 10:30amWorship at 10:30am
Special Children’s Easter program Special Children’s Easter program
Good Friday Service
March 25th 6:30pm
Childcare Available Upon Request
2016 Six Month Budget Congregation Giving: Need to average $46,250/month between now and June to make budget.
Month 2015 2016
January $46,050 75,294
February 54,961 32,689
March 45,870 April 32,813 May 39,813 June 44,579 Total $264, 086 277,500
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Adult Bible Class: 9am Sundays (hosted by Couriers) Come to the Couriers Bible Class, in the Fireside Room, at 9am to hear from John Wipf. All are
welcome; coffee and pastries will be provided.
Time of Prayer and Discernment: Sundays at 9am Randy Hill will be leading a time of prayers and discernment for our next season of Alpha that
will begin this month. Please join him in the Santa Barbara room at 9am Sunday morning.
Sunday Morning Women’s Bible Study at 9am
Pasadena Covenant Women of all ages are welcome to join a time of study, reflection and
response through art at the Corner House at 9 am. We will use parts of the book by Henri
Nouwen Can You Drink the Cup!
Please do not be intimidated when you hear that there will be "art." It is only to enhance your
experience personally and our experience as a group. The art ideas we have are uncomplicated,
reasonable and for all levels. Come check it out! We hope to see you there starting 1/24, and
going for the following 12 weeks ending on 4/10.
We will take a break the weekend of Easter. If you have any questions email Eva Webb at
[email protected] or Lisa Thackwell at [email protected].
Alpha Is Here! March 6th - May 22nd On Sunday, March 6th, at 5 pm, we will be starting an Alpha Course in the Corner House and the Youth Center. Who can attend? Anyone who would like to engage with others in an exploration of the deep questions of life. We will
hold parallel sessions for Adults and Youth, and we are designing a program for elementary children also. Childcare will be provided. Come alone or better yet, invite a friend or family member and come with them and enjoy the experience! You will be changed, no matter where you are in your faith journey. Come check it out the first week! There is no cost.
Questions? Send an email to Randy Hill at [email protected].
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Sarah Circle will meet Tuesday, March 15th, from 9:30 am - noon in Fireside. We welcome all women to join us for service projects, fellowship and refreshments. It will be great to see news faces. Join us - come when you can. For more info, contact Julie Maljian at (818) 790-5911.
Men's Book Club meets Thursday, March
10th at 7pm in the Corner House. We will
discuss MARCH, by Geraldine Brooks (a
novel about the Civil War). Newcomers are
always welcome. Join us for fellowship and
no worries if you have not finished reading
the selection. For more info, contact Rich
Doyle at [email protected]. Women’s Book Club
The Pasadena Covenant Women's Book
Club will meet on Tuesday, March 22nd,
from 7:30-9:00pm at the Corner House to
discuss The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk
Kidd. Book Kit copies are available by
contacting Judy Tautrim. Newcomers, guests,
and one-timers are always welcome.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Mawhorter at [email protected].
The next Koinonia Prayer and Praise Potluck will take place on Sunday, April 3rd, at the Atherton Courtyard at 6pm. Linda Barrett is your host. Please contact Linda to coordinate your potluck item at [email protected].
Trustee Meeting Tuesday, March 1st
7pm in the Corner House
Urban Ministries Team The Urban Ministries Team will meet
Monday, March 14th, in the Santa Barbara
Room at 6:45pm. Newcomers are always
welcome to attend, learn, and give their
input. For more info, contact Vikki Randall
NEWCOMERS’ LUNCH SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH
Our next Newcomers’ lunch will be Sun. March 13th from 12:15-1:30pm in the Corner House. We look forward to meeting new faces. In order to plan for the food, your RSVP is greatly appreciated to Marianne Hill, marianne.haver.hill@gmail or 626-798-2097. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions, and also if you will be bringing pre-schoolers so that we can plan food and activities for them.
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Northwest Neighbors Pop-up Restaurant
"Enjoy a three course dinner in Pasadena Covenant's courtyard on March 5th and support Northwest Neighbors' summer tutoring and enrichment program for local youth. Tickets are $50/person. Visit www.northwestneighbors.org to purchase tickets. If you cannot attend, donations are accepted!"
Bad Weather Shelter (BWS) is weather activated
until the end of March because of El Niño El Niño has affected many, including the homeless. In response, the BWS will be weather activated through March 31, a whole month longer than originally planned, and so the opportunity to serve continues.
On March 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, we need 12 volunteers to help anytime from 6:15-9:00pm, so even if you need to arrive late or need to leave early, there will be opportunities for you to help (the 12 volunteers can be a group, family, and/or individuals). Trained, professional staff will be on site to help direct volunteers.
For those who are unable to volunteer to man the shelter at night, you can still help by: donating cooked food (info on what is needed will be provided) making “food runs” for last minute items, such as salad, rolls or dessert (info on what is
needed will be provided and you will be reimbursed).
To help or for more info, contact Wayne Walker at (626) 429-5120 or [email protected] (on the subject line put: BWS) or contact Vikki Randall at [email protected].
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Your Cross Cultural Team presents-
Young Women and Motorcycles
No, we are not talking about the latest Hollywood movie. We are instead presenting the
opportunities for our Easter offering. You will hear more in the weeks ahead, but briefly:
1. Our ministry partners Bitrus and Monica were raised in Northern Nigeria and have been
working among the poorest of the poor in those remote mountainous villages. Bringing
education, training, and the good news of Jesus, they work with a team of 25 staff to live
among and disciple these villagers. Unfortunately Boko Haram (a terrorist organization)
has attacked this part of Nigeria, destroying homes and taking with them the only means of
transportation for the staff, the motorcycle. We would like to re-supply the motorcycles so
the staff can once again bring hope and supplies to the remote places.
2. Our ministry partner Mossai Sanguma works in the forgotten northern part of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo. How can you make long term systemic change in
cycles of poverty, oppression, and corruption if people are not educated, and instilled with
the heart of Jesus? That is Mossai’s goal. He started a “University” on a prayer 5 years ago.
They have 17 young women who are near graduation in the fields of business, agriculture,
and medicine but do not have enough to cover the remainder of tuition ($520/person).
Our Easter offering will go to these wonderful people and their ministries. We will collect this
special offering on Easter Sunday, March 27th.
Psalm 10 reminds us: “O Lord, you will hear the desire of the meek;
You will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear
To do justice for the orphan and the oppressed…”
We also want to hear their needs and strengthen them. Amen.
-Bruce Wear
Cross-Cultural Team
February 16, 2016
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Pictorial DirectoriesPictorial DirectoriesPictorial Directories If you haven’t picked up your Church Pictorial Directories, your copy is in the narthex/foyer.
We will have ONE copy per household, but if you would like another copy please contact
Doreen in the office at (626) 795-9381 or [email protected].
Resurrection Garden Resurrection Garden
Help us transform our sanctuary into a living garden celebrating the resurrection of Christ and
rejoicing in our hope of resurrection because of Him. Let’s fill our church with beauty, variety,
color and fragrance of life! You have a choice between a Lily, Azalea, Hydrangea or Tulip. If you
wish to contribute a plant (they are $15 each), please pick up a form on Sunday or e-mail the
church office for an order form at [email protected]. Turn in completed forms
and money to the main office by Sunday, March 13th.
Bibles for our 1st and 2nd grade students On February 14th, our first and second
grade student received their own Bible.
We hope having their very own Bible will
help encourage them to read and
memorize God’s Word.
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Journey IN the Promised Land: We’re here!!!
God's Big Welcome • Sunday Mornings at 10:30am
We've arrived! Last year we studied the Journey TO the promised land—stories from the Old Testament of how God led his people. Now the excitement begins: we've arrived in the Promised Land, and JESUS is here! In March we will continue exploring six key stories that lead up to Easter Sunday. We are at the pinnacle of our Journey IN the Promised Land as we focus on the meaning of Jesus atoning death—and the wonderful promise of his resurrection from the dead: he is with us
Mighty Memorizers
Mighty Memorizers encourages kids to learn one memory verse per month, related to their
Sunday lessons. At the end of the year we honor our memorizers in a big celebration! The March verse is: "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us: –Rom. 5:8. . Challenge the whole family to learn this important message together. Kids can recite their verse to any of their Sunday School group leaders any time throughout the month.
Soupcan Offering for Covenant World Relief
Bring Banks to Church Sun., Mar. 20th
PasCov Kids will participate in Feb. & Mar. in a “soupcan offering” for Covenant World Relief, the humanitarian aid ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Through the offering, kids will learn about global needs & how we can work together meet those needs. The goal is to “participate in God’s transforming mission in the world… love, serve, and work together with the poor, the powerless, and the marginalized.” Families will be given calendars with daily activities they can do together to learn about global needs and pray for those we are helping.
Return banks to church Palm Sun., Mar. 20th.
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Journey to the Cross 2016
Special Lenten Program for Gradeschoolers at 9:00 & 10:30
Beginning Feb. 21st
During Lent, 1st-5th gr. will participate in a special program to dig deep into six key stories from the last week of Jesus life. During their Logosland program at 10:30, the kids will explore these biblical accounts thru art, music, prayer and journaling. At 9:00 Richard Parsekian, Wes & Brittan Burian, and Anna Wiskerchen will lead the kids in creating an art project to respond to the stories.
The art piece will be displayed in the sanctuary narthex (lobby) on Easter.
Easter Sunday • March 27th
On Easter Sunday, our Journey to the Cross will culminate in
a powerful way as the kids participate in six hands-on,
interactive stations that walk them through the events and
meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection. Invite your friends to
join you for this fun and meaningful event. Volunteers are
needed as either classroom helpers or facilitating one of the
stations.
Contact Vikki Randall at [email protected]
Easter Volunteers Needed
Celebrate Easter this year by sharing the message of God's love with a child! We have a wonderful, interactive Easter program planned, but need your help to pull it off!
• classroom helper in preschool ministries
• classroom helper in gradeschool ministries
• actor in one of six dramatic scenes
Contact Vikki Randall at [email protected].
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Our students have had a wild time this
month. Both junior high and high school
have made the journey up to Calvin Crest
for our annual winter retreat. Along with
a hike to the Sequoia grove our junior
high students made the most of the snow,
finding leaders the most logical target for
many-a-snowball ambush. February
featured Nacho + Tacos, a dinner and
movie segment we have been doing once a
month. If you haven't seen Nacho Libre,
your ten years behind and are missing out, watch soon.
Along with the fun we have walked through John's gospel,
paying attention to who and what Jesus says he is. We
transition further into our theme of Novum [new thing]
and will take a look at Isaiah 43 for the month of March. If
your encouraged to read the text with us, please do so.
peace.
Dave Rinker
For more information about upcoming events, please contact our Pastor for Youth Ministries, Dave Rinker, at [email protected].
Pasadena Covenant Church
539 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, California, 91101-1217
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1 Tuesday 7:00pm Trustee Meeting 2 Wednesday 5:45pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm PCSM LifeGroup 3 Thursday 4 Friday 5 Saturday 5:30pm/7:30pm Northwest Neighbors Pop-up Restaurant 6 Sunday 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Hospitality 12:00pm Miriam Singers 5:00 pm Alpha 7 Monday 8 Tuesday 9 Wednesday 5:45pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm PCSM LifeGroup 10 Thursday 7:00pm Men’s Book Club 11 Friday 3:00pm Young Families Playdate potluck 12 Saturday
23 Wednesday 5:45pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm PCSM LifeGroup 24 Thursday 25 Friday 6:30pm Good Friday Service 26 Saturday 27 Sunday - Easter Sunday 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Hospitality 12:00pm Miriam Singers 28 Monday 29 Tuesday 30 Wednesday 5:45pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm PCSM LifeGroup 31 Thursday
March 2016 13 Sunday - Daylight Savings Begins 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Hospitality 12:00pm Miriam Singers 12:15pm Newcomers’ Luncheon 5:00pm Alpha 14 Monday 6:45pm Urban Ministries Team Meeting 15 Tuesday 9:30am Sarah Circle 16 Wednesday 5:45pm Children’s Choir 6:30pm PCSM LifeGroup 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Saturday 20 Sunday - Palm Sunday 9:00am Classes 10:30am Worship Service 11:45am Hospitality 12:00pm Miriam Singers 5:00pm Alpha 21 Monday 7:00pm Cross-Cultural Ministry Meeting 22 Tuesday 7:00pm Women’s Book Club
