October 12, 2014 Psalm 138:2

October 12, 2014
“You have exalted above all things Your name and Your word.”
Psalm 138:2
MEMBERS SERVING THIS WEEK (SECOND SUNDAY), OCTOBER 12
1st Service
Sunday School
2nd Service
Infant
Nursery
Rhoda Folmar
Zoe Fowler
Esther Hulvey
Amy Chico
Larry Chico
Jane Marsh
Siclalia Bernardo
Walker
Nursery
Diane Fraits
Steve Fraits
Anna Goehner
Rachel Goehner
Alyssa Brady
Karen Miller
Naomi Shank
Joelle Valentine
Les Valentine
Linda Valentine
Toddler
Nursery
Chris Goehner
Christy Goehner
Emma Goehner
Dawn Frederick
Jenn Frederick
Mindy Miller
Nancy Frutuozo
Kathie Long
Ellie Long
Johnny Allen
Shanna Allen
Cale Allen
Children’s
Tabitha Lookabill
Church
Beth Matthew
Todd Matthew
Deb Sweigart
Worship
Team
Marc Sweigart
Cat Sweigart
Luke Sweigart
Karie Wilburn
Michael Wilburn
Bennett Wilburn
Lauren Wilburn
Jaye Brumfield
Jonathan Brumfield
Jessie Brumfield
Josie Brumfield
Lisa Oates
Maddie Oates
Josh Lookabill
David Peters
Christina Peters
Donna Richardson
Kelly Richardson
Rachel Richardson
Jaye Brumfield, Amy Chico, Bill Long, Kara Martin, Adam Pearson, Andrew Webster
Ron Stimers (sound), Angela Leffel (A/V)
MEMBERS SERVING NEXT WEEK (THIRD SUNDAY), OCTOBER 19
1st Service
Sunday School
2nd Service
Infant
Nursery
TK Keesling
Elizabeth Martens
Colleen Ernst
Phil Ernst
Susan Miller
Jessica Miller
Walker
Nursery
Lori Blosser
Faith Blosser
Kellie Grathwol
Megan Harris
Debby Walsh
Greg Montgomery Hannah Peters
Karen Montgomery Anna Updike
Toddler
Nursery
Beth Clatterbuck
Jared Clatterbuck
Maria Shickel
Mark Shickel
Seth Stapel
Joanna Valentine
Nicole West
Tim Frost
Karen Standford
Children’s
Church
Heather Dowdy
Matthew Dowdy
Gabriel Dowdy
Janelle Garman
Tyler Garman
Peyton Miller
Anthony Tongen
Micah Tongen
Paul Tongen
Craig West
Tracy West
Ruth Oates
Worship
Team
Hal Baker, Gene Bradshaw, Brian Davis, Rick Frutuozo, Kendra Shickel, Mike Tipton, Joanna Valentine
Paul Hamner (sound), Jeff Tyson (A/V)
Patty Borden
Lydia Borden
Larry Chico
Aaron Lorson
Lorna Nichols
Becky Scheel
Rachel Shumway
Jeannine Misantone
Ken Rogers
Meneika Rogers
Michael Rogers
Grace Rogers
Chris Rogers
Jennifer Schanely
Jane Shumway
*This is the schedule as posted on the website. Substitutions arranged among volunteers are not reflected.
DEACONS OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER
Reid Linn and Greg Montgomery
WELCOME TO COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH!
We are so glad you’re here this morning! Please be sure to fill out the Attendance Register when it is
passed so we can get to know you. Also, please stop by the Welcome Table in the lobby to pick up
some information about our church and our many ministries.
Covenant Presbyterian is a large church, and it might seem overwhelming at first, but it is a church
filled with wonderful people who are anxious to meet you, minister to you, and help you get
connected. If you have any questions about anything at all, feel free to contact the church office at
433-3051 or office@cov-pres.org.
A NOTE ABOUT TODAY’S SERVICE
The Greek word for “martyr” did not originally refer to those who were killed for their faith. It meant “witness.”
A martyr was one who bore witness in a court of law. This was the very word with which the risen Lord Jesus
commissioned His disciples: “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the
end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Jesus made no false promises to those who would follow Him. Those who would
come after Jesus discovered that they would have to deny themselves and take up their cross. It is not difficult to
understand why the word for witness came to mean one who lays down his life.
The account of Stephen’s death is one filled with the darkness of sin. The rage and violence poured out upon him
by the mob is a graphic portrait of the darkness which resides in the human heart. On the other hand, Stephen’s
vision of the exalted Christ and his gracious response to his murderers is a sweet light cutting through the dark
depravity. Along the way we are reminded that for the Christian, sin, rage, and even death do not have the final
say.
~Todd Pruitt, Pastor
WORSHIP SERVICE
October12, 2014
GATHERING SONG
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Psalm 46:8-11
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come, behold the works of the LORD,
how He has brought desolations on the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
He burns the chariots with fire.
Congregation: “Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
SONG OF TRIUMPH AND SUFFERING
Lion of Judah
FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND HIS PEOPLE
GLOBAL PRAYER FOCUS
EAST ASIA COMMISSIONING
SONG OF BIDDING TO FOLLOW CHRIST
The Wonderful Cross*
CONFESSION OF SIN
O Lord,
we want to enter Your presence,
worshipping You face to face,
awed by Your majesty, greatness, and glory,
yet encouraged by Your love.
Yet there is coldness in our hearts,
hardness toward You,
and unwillingness to admit our sin and need for You.
Forgive us for Jesus’ sake.
Come near and strengthen us until Christ reigns supreme within us, in every
thought, word, and deed.
Give us a faith that purifies the heart, overcomes the world, works by love, fastens
us to You, and always clings to the cross.
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SONG OF PREPARATION
Hosanna
SERMON
Todd Pruitt
Acts
Part 20 - “The Death of Stephen”
Acts 7:54-8:1
(Pew Bible page number 916)
GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
SONG OF RESPONSE
Be Thou My Vision (Hymn #382)
BENEDICTION
*Children are dismissed for Children’s Church
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A Soundproof Room is available within the kitchen if you or someone you love needs a place
to be free to make some noise while still being able to participate in the worship service.
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Lyric Sheets are available at the sound booth for those who cannot see the overhead.
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Headsets are available at the sound booth for the hearing impaired.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH INFORMATION
Children’s Church—8:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Sunday School—10:00 a.m.
NURSERIES
Infants
Room W-7 (newborns to 12 mos.)
Walkers
Room W-8 (10-20 mos.)
Toddlers
Room W-4 (18-36 mos.)
Nursing Mothers
Room W-5
EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILDREN’S CHURCH & SUNDAY SCHOOL
Preschool
C-106 (born 10/1/10 – 9/30/11)
Pre-kindergarten
C-104 (born 10/1/09 – 9/30/10)
Kindergarten
C-109 (born 10/1/08 – 9/30/09)
ELEMENTARY SUNDAY SCHOOL
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
First Grade
Room C-200
6th - 8th grade boys
Mobile 3
Second Grade-A
Room C-202
6th - 8th grade girls
Mobile 4
Second Grade-B
Room C-204
9th - 10th grades
Mobile 1
Third Grade
Room C-206
11th - 12th grades
Mobile 2
Fourth Grade
Room C-205
Fifth Grade
Room C-207
CHILDREN’S WING
MOBILE UNITS
SANCTUARY
ANNEX
SOUNDPROOF ROOM
KITCHEN
ACTIVITY
ROOM
LIBRARY
NURSERY
LOBBY
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
STUDY FELLOWSHIP HOUR
10:00 a.m.
ARABIC/ENGLISH BIBLE CLASS
Meets in Annex 3, led by member Jack Tapping
COLLEGE AND CAREER FELLOWSHIP (CCF)
Meets in Mezzanine 2, taught by Todd Pruitt on God’s Alternative to Sin and Legalism
SALÓN DE ESCUELA DOMINICAL DE ALIANZA
Sala de Cunas, Salón W10, líder: Pastor Jacinto Hernández
THE GLORY OF CHRIST IN HEBREWS
Meets in Multi-Purpose Room West, led by members Jeff Borden and Jeff Jordan
WELCOME TO COVENANT CLASS
Meets in Annex 6, led by Pastor Burress McCombe
CHURCH MISSION, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND REGULAR LIFE—WHAT’S A GIRL TO DO? (For Women)
Meets in Annex 5, led by members Rita Dunaway and Teri Jacobsen
YOUR WALK WITH GOD IS A COMMUNITY PROJECT
Meets in Multi-Purpose Room East, taught by Pastor Tim Frost
RECOMMENDED READING
We have a new addition to the book nook: Unpacking Forgiveness by Chris
Brauns. This excellent book avoids the sentimentality of cheap grace and
forges a biblical path toward genuine forgiveness that is consistent with grace
and justice.
"Forgiveness of one another is one of the most important subjects in the Bible,
and yet one so often misunderstood. Now Christopher Brauns has done a
magnificent job in helping us understand the true nature of biblical forgiveness.
Every Christian will profit from reading and applying this book."
- Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness
COVENANT FAMILY NEWS
We celebrate with John and Kristi Grogg the birth of their son, Garrett Matthew, on Monday, September 29. Garrett
weighed 4.4 ounces and was 16 inches long. He is welcomed by his brother, Hudson.
We celebrate with Mark and Christine Say the birth of their son, Eric Charles, on Saturday, October 4. Eric weighed
7 lb. 5.8 oz. and was 18 1/2 inches long. He is welcomed by his sister, Aurora.
COVENANT FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Early Childhood Lesson Plan: God saved the Israelites at the Red Sea, and they praised God
for who He is and what He did for them. (Exodus 13-15)
Covenant Playgroup is a time for mothers and their children to engage with each other and other families
through play. All children are welcome, although activities will be geared towards toddler and preschoolaged children. Join us Tuesdays from 9:00-10:45 (unless otherwise noted).
 Pumpkin Painting (bring a small pumpkin and painting supplies will be provided)
Be part of God’s provision for Covenant’s neighborhood children! Sign-up to volunteer one day per week
at the After School Program (Mondays or Tuesdays, from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.). For more information,
contact Sandy Hernández at sandy@cov-pres.org. Or, sign-up to donate the snack for one day of the
program. Please go to takethemameal.com (username: ASP; password: snack).
YOUTH EVENTS
Today, October 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Youth Group – Both Youth Groups meet in the activity room at the
church.
Next Sunday, October 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Youth Group – Both Youth Groups meet in the activity room at
the church. TEACHING TOPIC: Relationships and How They Shape Us (NOT romantic relationships). Just for
Parents: Join Brian Hunt in the activity room at 7:00 p.m. for teaching on technology.
Saturday, October 25, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Service Saturday!
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Attention Ladies: We will head to Williamsburg again this year for our Overnight Shopping Trip, Friday
morning, November 7-Saturday, November 8. We will stay at the Holiday Inn Express 2 miles from the
outlets. If you have any further questions, contact Bobby Jo Miller.
We have an opportunity to serve in our own community by providing a meal to those temporarily living
at the Salvation Army shelter on Thursday, October 30. We will take the ingredients and recipes and
prepare the dinner there. Please consider helping by providing ingredients (see below) or money to
purchase food or by helping residents prepare and serve the meal that day (3:00-6:00 p.m.).
Ingredients needed: raw hamburger, eggs, oatmeal, tomato juice (for meatloaf), bananas, etc. (for
fruit salad), celery and mayonnaise (for potato salad).
Pray that the love of Christ would shine through and the door be opened for the Gospel. May we be the
arms of God to those in our community who are in a needy situation. Contact Barbara Broome if you can
help.
MEN’S MINISTRY
All Covenant men and those in the community are invited to Men's Fraternity which begins this Tuesday,
October 14. More than just a Bible study, more than a small accountability group, Men's Fraternity is a
masculinity course. We will study the 24-chapter "The Quest for Authentic Manhood." A 45-minute DVD
by Robert Lewis begins each session, followed by small group application. Join us from 6:00-7:30 a.m. each
Tuesday in Annex 6. Please contact Jim Blair to register.
SCOUTING FOR FOOD
Cubs Scouts are Scouting For Food to support the Blue Ridge Food Bank! Scouts will distribute collection
bags in the lobby on Sunday, October 19. Please fill your bag(s) with non-perishable food items and return
them to the lobby the following Sunday, October 26. This is a need in our community, so please support
the Blue Ridge Food Bank and Scouting in this way.
SERVICE SATURDAY
Come join us Saturday, October 25, for our fall Service Saturday. We will be doing a variety of service
projects in the church and around the community including helping at the Marsh farm in preparation for
our Family Fall Festival. We will meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. and return at noon for lunch together.
Check the church website to sign up for projects, or pick up a project list at the Welcome Table and drop it
in the box. For more information contact Tim Frost (tim@cov-pres.org)
SERMONS ON PODCAST
For those interested in accessing our sermons online, we now have a podcast option available. Go to the
iTunes store and search for Covenant Presbyterian Church/Alianza Iglesia Cristiana Hispana. There is
also a link to this from our website homepage and the sermon page.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES OPENINGS
We have just a few holes left to fill. If eight more people will volunteer, we will have all of our
Sunday morning positions filled! Please contact Lisa Updike (lisa@cov-pres.org).
SHANKFEST 2014
SHANKFEST is coming and the only thing missing is YOU! Please help raise money for the Shank
family by attending a day of shopping, great food, and music! Meander through a variety of
vendors in the Blue Ridge Christian School Gym from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All the vendors,
including the ones outside with delicious food, are donating a portion of their sales directly to the
Shanks. After you've shopped till you're about to drop, grab your blanket from the car and head to
the soccer field for an afternoon and evening of family fun and Christian music from some several
folks you'll recognize. Food will be available on site. Shankfest T-shirts that Dave and Heather
helped design will be available for purchase, too. There will be things for the kids to do, so you
parents can sit back and relax. Donations will be taken several times during the evening for the
Shanks, also. Need more info? Call Amy Shoop at 540-746-3344.
MEALS NEEDED
We have several families in our church body going through difficult situations. Please consider
providing them a meal and showing them Christ’s love in this way.
Visit www.takethemameal.com to sign-up (contact church office for passwords).
 Raymond and Hope Hebert
 Bruce and Alicia Burns
MINISTRY CONTACTS
After School Program
Sandy Hernandez
American Heritage Girls
Kelli Hertzler
Backyard Bible Club
Sarah Kalichman
Children’s Church: 1st Service
Peyton Miller
Children’s Church: 2nd Service
Kristin McCombe •
Clarion
Becky Shickel
CPC Moms
Ashley Hormel
Cub Scouts
Bunnie Poyser
ESL
Sue Hodges
Library
Vanessa Manson
Men’s Ministry
Jim Blair
Mercy Ministry
Terry Pennington •
Marshall Butler
Missions Ministry
Bert Richardson
Nurseries
Kris Zwanzig
Prayer Chain
Church Office • 433-3051
Senior Ministry
Jeanie Diehl
Stephen Ministry
Greg Becker, Karen Montgomery
Confidential Care Line
• 433-3051 (Ext. 180)
Sunday School: Early Childhood
Lisa Updike • 433-3051
Sunday School: Elementary
Karie Wilburn
Sunday School: Youth
Brian Hunt • 433-3051
Study Fellowships: Adults
Greg Becker • 433-3051
Visitor Welcome Bread Ministry
Rachel Brunk
WIC: Women’s Ministry
Church Office • 433-3051
COVENANT CARE CONNECTIONS
COUNSELING
Greg Becker, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), is the first step in receiving individual
or family counseling through Covenant. You may make an appointment with him by calling
him at the church office, 540-433-3051. At your first appointment, Greg will determine if he
can help you or if you should be referred to Journey Counseling Ministry or to another care
group within our body.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
It's okay to be human. We're brought up to be strong, self-sufficient, independent people. We
tend to think that asking for help is a sign of weakness. So we keep our struggles hidden,
stuffed deep inside. Galatians 6:2 says, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of
Christ." God wants us to care for others—and to allow others to care for us in our time of
need. If you're struggling inside, don't suffer alone. Ask for help. We've got a team of
Stephen Ministers ready to listen, encourage, and pray for and with you during this tough
time. Men are matched with men, and women with women. It's completely confidential, too!
To request a Stephen Minister, call our care-line at 433-3051, ext. 180 or talk with Stephen
Leader Karen Montgomery or Elder Greg Becker.
AFTER HOURS CARE LINE
A pastor is on call when the church office is closed. In the case of a family emergency
(serious illness or death) on the weekend or after office hours, call 540-820-9712. If the phone
is not answered, leave a message. Please note that this phone number is to be used only in the
case of family emergencies that occur outside of business hours. This number is not to be
used for prayer requests, mercy requests or church business that can be taken care of during
normal office hours. If you would like a need placed on the prayer chain, call 433-3051 or
e-mail office@cov-pres.org.
CHURCH CALENDAR
OCTOBER
13— Adventures in Mothering (AIM), 7:00 p.m.
WIC evening Bible study, 7:00 p.m.
14— Men’s Fraternity,
CPC Playgroup, 9:00 a.m.
Children’s Choir, 4:00 p.m.
8— WIC morning Bible study, 9:30 a.m.
9— American Heritage Girls, 6:30 p.m.
Cub Scouts, 6:30 p.m.
25— Service Saturday
26— Family Fall Festival
Pastoral Staff • Teaching Elders
Todd Pruitt, Lead Pastor • Tim Frost, Facilitating Pastor
Jacinto Hernandez, Pastor for Hispanic Ministries
Burress McCombe, Pastor for Worship
Ministry Staff
Greg Becker, Director of Adult Discipleship and Small Groups
Kendal Butler, Director of Administration • Lisa Updike, Director of Children’s Ministries
Sandy Hernandez, Associate Director for Hispanic Ministries • Brian Hunt, Director of Youth
RUF Campus Minister
Joe Slater
Ruling Elders
Hal Baker
Greg Becker
Larry Chico
Steve Draper*
Bruce Gillan
Mike Marsh
Deacons
J.D. Patton
Don Perkuchin**
David Shank*
Gary Shickel
Jim Smith
Ken Van Sickle*
Mark Bentz*
Mike Brady
Marshall Butler
Mike Downey*
Angel Garcia
Chris Goehner
Paul Hamner*
Dennis Houff
Rodney Landes
Reid Linn
Greg Montgomery
Terry Pennington
Mark Shickel
Jeff Stapel
John Wickenheiser*
Michael Wilburn
*Sabbatical **Emeritus
Sunday Morning
First Service (English)
8:30 a.m.
Sunday School (English & Spanish)
10:00 a.m.
Second Service (English)
11:15 a.m.
Alianza Service (Spanish)
11:15 a.m.
Contact Information
Worship Facility Address:
546 W. Mosby Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-433-3051
Fax: 540-433-6361
Offices and Mailing Address:
32 Southgate Ct., Suite 101, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Web: www.cov-pres.org
Email: office@cov-pres.org
Covenant Presbyterian Church
A member of the Presbyterian Church in America