Covenant Presbyterian Church

July 6, 2025
11:00 a.m. Worship
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Covenant Presbyterian Church
2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 422-5130 www.covepres.com

Connecting @ Covenant Presbyterian Church

July 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON

Psalm 46:1-5: 10-11

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON

Mark 1:16-20

SERMON

Pastor, Dr. Iain Inglis

Followers of Jesus

Click link Below to see 2024 SERMONS onLINE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZtbjf8Nty8&list=PLno0d7GMCf9dveCSSD-9DxB8HwQsxMFRo

ENJOY OUR SPECIAL MUSIC! with the Chancel Choir under Director, Joyce Carr.

**Jacquiline Waswa**, soprano; **Nancy Kinuthia**, alto; **Jeremiah Thuku**, bass, Sung in Swahili, a national language of Kenya.

PRELUDE: “Trumpet Sonata”, Petronio Franceschini

Linda Streeter on flute.

OFFERTORY: “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

We warmly welcomed singers Jacquiline Waswa, Nancy Kinuthia from the American Kenyan Church Choir. They are friends of Covenant member Jeremiah Thuku and all are natives of Kenya. The official language of Kenya is English and each Kenyan also speaks their tribal language. There are 42 tribes in Kenya so each singer speaks three languages: their tribal language, Swahili and English. Our soprano soloist also speaks German, French and Spanish! They shared their talents as a gift to God and a gift to Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Thank you Pastor Don Esa for leading us through a nine-week sermon series on the Fruit of the Spirit, God at Work in Us. We learned of nine special graces that should mark every Christian’s life. “For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and the power to achieve his purpose” (Philippians 2:13).

UPCOMING SUNDAYS:
On July 6th, Dr. Iain Inglis will be preaching at Covenant Presbyterian Church while Pastor Don Esa and his wife, Mary visit their children and granddaughter in Los Angeles, California. July 6th is also a Communion Sunday.

On July 13th, Covenant has been asked by our presbytery to serve as a host church for a Pulpit Nominating Committee that wishes to hear a ministerial candidate under consideration for an open position at their church. Sheri Harris, a second-career seminary graduate from Michigan, will preach on the parable of the Good Samaritan, based on Luke 10:25-37.
Plan on joining us both of these Sundays.

BEGINNING JULY 20… A NEW SERMON SERIES BY PASTOR DON ESA
Of the 66 books in the Bible, Ecclesiastes is unique in its perspective and tone. The Bible is primarily a book in which God speaks to us, providing answers to life’s problems and mysteries. Ecclesiastes is unique in that it poses questions—questions frequently asked by mortals.

Where is God in all of this? What’s fair about life? Why plan for my future when nothing is guaranteed? Why do I feel so empty even after I achieve my goals? Why do good people suffer?
Plan on joining us and invite a friend.

MUST LUNCH PREPARATION -THURSDAY, JUNE 26 10:00 AM

We prepared 100 lunch bags which each contained 25 items-- breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks. These will be distributed to school age children who might not have breakfast or lunch while school is out. Many hands make the work go much faster. Thanks to the many volunteers who joined us. If you'd like to donate toward supplies for MUST lunches, please mark your gift accordingly and it will be reflected on your tithing statement.

Volunteers preparing lunches in the kitchen.

FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON, JUNE 1

Our luncheon, a “day at the beach”, was a blessing and so much fun! Thank you to the Covenant volunteers, Brenda Krueger, Ida Dixon, Gail Parks, Pam Kapperman, Cathy Walker, and Paula Roberts, who were so creative, worked so hard and fed us so well.

PENTECOST SUNDAY was JUNE 8. We wore something RED that day.

PARKING LOT PAVING

Paving of our parking lot is now underway! Work began on Monday, June 30 and has been focusing on the lower lot for this week. Thank you to those who are here every day overseeing the work, to the pavers who are working in this summer heat, and especially to our congregation for your assistance with these improvements.

Covenant Friends:

The Administrative Committee thanks you for your generosity toward our parking lot project,

Our sanctuary flowers for Sunday, May 11, were given by George and Lou Taylor to the glory of God and in honor of all mothers on Mother's Day.

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT
At the encouragement of one of our parishioners, Pastor Don Esa has published last summer’s sermon series on the book of Philippians in a softback book. Live Joyfully! is now available for purchase on Amazon.com.

FAMILY PROMISE AT COVENANT

Family Promise returned to Covenant April 20-27. Thank you to our volunteers.

Prepared Meals: Don & Mary Esa, Pam Kapperman, Steve & Brenda Krueger, Janey Mascara, Gail Parks, Doug & Paula Roberts, Debra Truitt, and St. Peter & Paul guys.

Overnight hosts: Allison, Jim & Vel Crockett, Bob Foster, Steve & Brenda Krueger, Doug & Paula Roberts, Lou Taylor, Cathy Walker, and Jo Wellens.

Covenant hosts Family Promise with newly remodeled Family Promise rooms. A special heartfelt thanks goes to our Handy Helpers and Brenda Krueger for her tireless, loving commitment to this mission. Yay, Brenda!

Thank you to volunteers unloading and making beds, **Joan Delzangle, Carole Brown, Brenda and Steve Krueger** **and Velma Laughlin.**

Thank you to **Ken Dixon, Art Guilfoil, Stewart Holt, Bruce Kapperman, Thomas Kapperman, Steve & Brenda Krueger, Dave & Toni Rosenberg, and Cathy Walker.**

Our sanctuary flowers for Sunday November 3, were given for all Saints Sunday and for those who had died this past year.
-Charlise Mallory Black (Charlise was the wife of Jerry Black who had been our organist)
-Rebecca Lynn Branton
-Paula Traylor Grady
-Janna Rose Simon
-Fred Neil Schaefer
-Ronald Alexander Swor

We continue to *welcome our Pastor, Dr. Don Esa and his wife, Mary as they join us at Covenant. We are delighted and grateful that you are with us at Covenant Presbyterian Church!*

Covenant's Annual Meeting of the Congregation was held on April 14, 2024 at the end of the worship service. In case you weren't able to join us on that day, we wanted to make you aware of very exciting news.
The Session has executed a contract with Don Esa as our pastor effective May 1, 2024. This contract will be renewed annually and it is our hope that Don will be with us for many years.

**Sunday, April 13**, the **Adult Bible study** participated in the **Passover Story** with a **Seder meal** lead by Debra Truitt and Carole Brown, who told of the history and explained the symbolism of the special foods served. Thanks to Loretta, Debra and Carole for their hard work and a beautiful presentation. All are truly welcome as we gather to glorify God through fellowship with one another and to study God's Word.

ADULT SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Loretta Inglis leads the ADULT SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY each week at 9:45 in Room 1. We began a new Bible Study on June 22 on the book of Joshua.

Good evening to everyone,

I'm so sorry I had to miss last week, but thanks so much to Brian for filling in at the last minute. Thank you as well, Debi, for offering to cover for me if needed.

Our lesson this week is a familiar story in Joshua, chapter 2.

I look forward to being with you all Sunday,

Loretta

We welcomed **Aleksandra Tevdoska** who accompanied the chancel choir with her beautiful flute playing.

ENJOY OUR SPECIAL MUSIC!

Invite friends and neighbors to join us for these special worship services

with The Chancel Choir under Director,

Joyce Carr.

**Joy Circle making Scripture bracelets.**

**We enjoy wonderful fellowship as we study “Women of the Bible”.**

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

“Ladies Bible Study will meet on Wednesday July 16th at 10:30-12:00 in Room 1 and continue Series II on “Women of the Bible”, studying “Esther: Beautiful and Courageous (1).” Please bring your Bibles and join us for a time of Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.”

Ladies Bible Study is led by Judy Davis and has a 42 year history at Covenant as a study, prayer, and fellowship group. Our regular meeting time is the third Wednesday of each month. All women are welcome, both members and visitors. Please bring your Bible and join us for a time of sharing our blessings, prayer concerns, and Bible study as we grow in Christ.

HANDY HELPERS ARE HERE TO HELP!
Be thinking about cleanups, other household chores and repairs. Covenant’s Handy Helpers can tackle most any job around your home and if you have a big job, we can help you find a Contractor and make sure it gets done. Call Robyn at the Church Office, or Steve Krueger 770-591-3852.

Thank you Handy Helpers for helping Becky Evatt and for moving Alice Schaefer into her beautiful new home!

Aloha to Aging:

July 2025: Family Caregiver Support Group

Are you a caregiver for family, partner or a friend? We offer a healthy, safe space to process and discuss the myriad mix of emotions and decisions we experience as either a local or long distance caregiver.

Care provided while we meet, must RSVP in advance for care www.alohatoaging.org

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

THE SHEPHERDING COMMITTEE has made available an informal pictorial directory of our congregation. Thank you to Pat Burgess and The Shepherding Committee for undertaking this project. We are excited to get our new directories!