Covenant in Mission
These ministries take God’s work into the community. There, we are able to witness the results of His work first hand. If you are interested in any of the following programs, please call 451-6677 or e-mail the Church office to connect with the contact persons.
Habitat for Humanity
Covenant is a member of the Northwest Parternship of Habitat for Humanity which consists of six churches. This group helps to build houses for low-income families and includes planning, building, providing food, coordinating volunteers, and providing support to the family. All members who are willing to donate time in the construction and other facets of building a house are welcome. Contact: Dave Fecht.
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Habitat for Humanity of Ohio
Habitat for Humanity
SOS Food Pantry
This program provides a 3-day supply of food to families referred to SOS by the FirstLink Referral Agency (a United Way agency). Food is stored at the Church and is delivered to those who cannot get to walk-in pantries. Last year, the group made 213 trips to deliver food to 608 people. Contact: Gerlinde Lott.
Mission Interpretation
Covenant has connections with five Mission co-workers by prayer and correspondence. In addition, whenever one is in this country on home assignment, we attempt to arrange a visit with us for an opportunity to become better acquainted and learn more. Contact: Suzie Shoemaker. Those with whom we are connected and the areas served are:
- Dr. Sue Makin, a gynecologist/obstetrician at Mulanje Mission Hospital in southern Malawi; http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/makins.htm
- Doug and Elaine Baker, peacemaking advocates in Belfast, Northern Ireland; http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/bakerd.htm
- Rev. Bill Yoder, Dean of the McGilvary Faculty of Theology, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/yoderb.htm
- Rev. Alice Winters, professor of Bible, Reformed University of Colombia; http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/wintersa.htm
- Dr. and Mrs. Michael and Nancy Haninger, a gynecologist/obstetrician and nurse-midwife in Congo; http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/haningerm.htm
- Bob Whitford, Alaska; http://www.seakspirit.org
- Joyce and John Michael, Czech Republic; http://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/michaelj.htm
Justice and Peace
Peacemaking Offering, Bread for the World, Amnesty International holiday cards, It’s Easy to Be Green program, OVRC line item. Contact: Karen Hjelm.
April 25, 7pm, Upper Arlington Public Library
Justice and Peace and Adult Learning are cosponsoring the showing of the movie, “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib,” which explores what happened at this prison in Iraq. After the movie, Mary Hershberger, Chair of the Justice and Peace Committee of the Presbytery of Scioto Valley, will lead a question and answer session. Free and open to the public.
Tutoring Program
This program provides tutoring opportunities for children at several locations. Covenant members and community volunteers offer their time as tutors. Contact: Carol Petro.
Open Shelter
Volunteers prepare and serve a meal once a month for men who use the Open Shelter in downtown Columbus. Food comes from donations from Church members and circles. Volunteer opportunities are available for cooks and servers. Toiletries are collected throughout the year for shelter residents.
Salt and Light
Salt and Light Activities are one-time activities to do some hands-on mission work and be “salt and light” to the world. Some are open to children and youth as well as adults. They are a great way to serve others even in the midst of hectic schedules. Find one that works for you and be active! Sign-up sheets are available at the Welcome Table in the main hallway.
Saturday, May 10 (9am-noon)
Covenant participates in the City of Arlington Senior Service Saturdays Program. We will be doing small chores and light spring cleaning. Sign up on the sheet on the Salt and Light board in the narthex; sign up early, sign up the family, help lighten the load of a Senior!
Prayer Shawl Circle
Compassion and the love of knitting or crocheting have been combined into a prayerful international ministry and spiritual practice that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace as well as in celebration and joy. The circle meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month, 9:30-11:30am. Contact: Louise Davidson.
Mission Sewing Group
The group is led by Martha Circle but all church women are welcome to join. The group meets on Tuesday afternoons, 1-3pm. Contact: Diana Sanders.