The Cornerstone. G.R.O.W. Conference. Martin Luther King Service. Per Capita. January 2018

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1 The Cornerstone January 2018 Our Vision We envision a church that proclaims the liberating Gospel of Jesus Christ by identifying itself as a church of and for our community. We envision a church that, following the example of Jesus, prays, welcomes people of every race, class or human condition, and encourages everyone to fulfill his or her ministry. Inside this issue: G.R.O.W. Conference MLK Service Per Capita Church Financials Food Pantry Kirk News 3 Advent Families 4 Calendar 5 Church Events 6 Christmas Tea Quilt of Valor Session Snippets Deacon s Details Children s Pageant G.R.O.W. Conference The 2018 G.R.O.W. Conference, Growing-Reaching-Opening-Welcoming is January 20, :30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO The Grow Conference features Keynote Speaker The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). There will be 15 workshops for clergy & laity alike to strengthen the ministries of your church! The cost is $35 (6th person from your church is free!) For information please call or AdminAsst@heartlandpby.org. G.R.O.W. is organized by Heartland Presbytery for: Equipping the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. - Ephesians 4:12 Martin Luther King Service Our collaborative Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service with Covenant Presbyterian Church, Crossroads Community Church, Swore Corridor Churches and Swope Corridor Renaissance/Upper Room will be Sunday, January 14th with a meal at 5:00 p.m. and the worship service beginning at 6:30 p.m. We hope that you will be able to participate in this important service. Per Capita Per Capita is the amount of money that each member contributes to the work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Per Capita covers the cost of the work of the Office of General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency. All of the materials, resources, travel, Interfaith work, of the church are paid from our Per Capita. In addition the work of the Synod of Mid-America and Heartland Presbytery is paid from our Per Capita. In 2018 the Per Capita assessment is $43.29, with the allocation breakdown is as follows: General Assembly $7.73, Synod $2.80 and Presbytery $ Covenant Presbyterian Church pays $43.29 per member. It would help us is you could write a check for that amount per person in your family. This is only for confirmed members, and not children of the church. Thank you.

2 Page 2 The Cornerstone Church Financial Report - November 2017 Operating Income Actual/Month Budget/Month Year to Date (Pledges, Non-pledged, Visitors, Fund-raising) $ 11,068 $ 8,407 $102,433 Restricted Funds $ 959 $ 817 $ 20,306 Total Income $ 12,027 $ 9,223 $122,739 Expenses Church Worship & Growth (Christian Ed, Worship, Spiritual Life, Evangelism) $ 0 $ 215 $ 3,012 Staff & Administration $ 12,291 $ 8,444 $103,544 Stewardship & Mission (Scout Cabin, Stewardship & Mission) $ 862 $ 915 $ 6,545 Building $ 2,309 $ 3,963 $ 33,056 Deacons $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Total Expenses $ 15,462 $ 15,537 $146,156 Net Income $ 809 ($3,527) ($1,190) Food Pantry Food pantry usage in December has been crazy strong. We served 268 households; 484 adults, 359 children, and 67 seniors. Our needs are increasing; drop off food and toiletries anytime! Special thanks to Village Presbyterian Church volunteers who deliver food to us we couldn't do what we do without you! Bless them.

3 january 2018 Page 3 Kirk News I enjoy a new year. It gives us a point-in-time to reflect and to look ahead. The year of 2017 was a truly amazing year at Covenant Presbyterian Church. We received eight new members Franklin Banks, Letha Chadria, Jerry Parrish, Regina Parrish, Brandon Sublett, Heather and Dave Klinkenberg and Lori Davis. Each has become an integral part of the Covenant family, we are blessed by your presence. We can only imagine what 2018 will bring. In 2017 we saw the creation of the Covenant Community Health and Wellness Center. Could it only be a year old? We are truly blessed with Laura Hyland, Debbie and Maxine and the ministry they serve through Covenant. This year we have served 468 community and church members. We can only imagine what 2018 will bring. Our food pantry has seen enormous growth. We ve become a client choice pantry, giving our neighbors the ability to pick items that best fit their needs. It s so much better than us giving them what we think they want. Additionally our food selection is becoming healthier. We can only imagine what 2018 will bring In 2017 the Adult Bible Study Class delved deeply into God s history, God s call for us, and our own spirituality. If you want to be a part of a meaningful conversation you are invited to come to the Sunday School Class at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. We discuss, listen, learn and grow together. You are welcome to be a part of this spiritual, connected and diverse group. We can only imagine what 2018 will bring and you are invited. Our worship service continues to evolve. In 2017 the components of worship came together creating a service that is authentic, connected, real and engaged. I am truly grateful for our musicians, Osric Reavis III, Joe Straws and Richard Tucker and our choir who are strong and beautiful. We are truly grateful, and we can only imagine what 2018 will bring. The office functions in an extraordinary manner. We are efficient, effective and dedicated. I give great thanks to God for our amazing Office Manager, Orlandra Brown. The office is the hub of the church Monday through Friday and it rocks! We can only imagine what 2018 will bring. We are strong, we are alive and we are faithful. We have many blessings and are looking forward to being Christ s hands, legs, eyes, ears as we serve as the body of Christ in Kansas City, Missouri. We can only imagine what 2018 will bring. Thank you for being an important part of this ministry. We pray blessings for you and your family in the coming months of We can only imagine what 2018 will bring. In Christ s Service, We are grateful. Kirk P. Perucca, Pastor

4 The Cornerstone Page 4 Covenant Annual Meeting: Our annual meeting will be held in February. Details to follow Advent Families The Price Family The Maddox/Thomas Family The Reavis Family The Payne Family Hope Joy Peace Love The Perucca/Worthy Family

5 January 2018 Page 5 JANUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 CLOSED 2 10:00am Musicians Pantry Delivery 3 Musicians Pantry 6:00pm Evangelism 4 9:15am Fit for You 10:30am Diabetes Class 5 6 Building & Grounds Music Lessons & Rehearsals 10:00am Stewardship 7 Adult Sunday School 10:30am Worship 12:00pm Christian Ed 5:00pm 8 10:00am Chronic Pain 9 Dietician 10:00am Eating Smart :15am Fit for You 10:30am Diabetes Class 12 7:30am Harvesters Delivery 13 Music Lessons & Rehearsals Spiritual Life 11:00am Session 14 Adult Sunday School 10:30am Worship 5:00pm 5:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 15 CLOSED 16 Giving Basics pick-up 10:00am Musicians Pantry Delivery 10:00am Eating Smart 17 Musicians Pantry 18 9:15am Fit for You 10:30am Diabetes Class :30am G.R.O.W. Conference Music Lessons & Rehearsals 21 Adult Sunday School 10:30am Worship 12:00pm Deacons 5:00pm 22 10:00am Chronic Pain 23 10:00am Eating Smart :15am Fit for You 10:30am Diabetes Class Music Lessons & Rehearsals 28 Adult Sunday School 10:30am Worship 5:00pm 29 10:00am Chronic Pain 30 10:00am Eating Smart 31

6 January Birthdays! Page 6 The Cornerstone Church Calendar - January 2018 Permanent Schedule Adult Sunday School Children s Sunday School Worship and Nursery Sunday, Tuesday, Cub Scout Pack 27 Tuesday, Boy Scout Troop 27 Tuesday, Wednesday, Al-Anon Thursday, Scheduled Meetings: Evangelism, Wednesday, Jan. 3 Building & Grounds, Saturday, Jan. 6 Stewardship, Saturday, Jan. 6 Christian Ed, Sunday, Jan. 7 Spiritual Life, Saturday, Jan. 13 Session, Saturday, Jan. 13 Deacons, Sunday, Jan. 21 Contact Us! (816) Swope Parkway Kansas City, MO office@covenantpreskc.com 9:30 a.m. During worship 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Secretary: Orlandra Brown Community Nurse: Laura Hyland Custodians: Bobby & Floretta Houston Organist: Osric K. Reavis, III Drummer: Richard Tucker Bass: Joseph Straws Jr. Regional Liaison: Doug Tilton Pastor: Kirk P. Perucca Direct (cell): (913) pastor@covenantpreskc.com January 7 January 14 January 21 January 28 Worship Leaders Linda Scott Florence Reavis Carole Thomas Corey Price Fellowship Schedule Session Osric Reavis 01 Barbra Bever 07 Markayla Bowen 09 Markela Bowen 09 Chuck Eklund 14 Jessiyah Mosley 17 Candi Moss 22 Catherine Hill 24 Felecia Wroten 26 Paul Maddox 30 Sherry Templeton 30 Geneva Bryant 31 Gia King 31

7 January 2018 Page 7 Christmas Tea Covenant held a Christmas Tea and the first annual Hat Sunday on December 17th after worship. What a great celebration! Sumptuous food and wonderful conversation. The silver serving pieces and candelabra were great touches! Thank you to Emilio and Franklin for all the set up and hard work they invested in the event and thanks to all who cooked and contributed food. Jerry Parrish was awarded with the Quilt of Valor, honoring his Viet Nam service where he was in the army. Jerry and Regina were joined by many of their kids for this enormous honor. Congratulations Jerry and thank you for your service! Deacon s Details At a meeting after worship on Dec. 17, the Deacons: Thanked outgoing deacons Sylvia Payne, Anne Durant and Betty Lynk for their dedicated service over the last three years. Firmed up the delivery schedule for taking Christmas poinsettias to shut-in members. Discussed Communion setup for Christmas Eve and beyond. Respectfully submitted, Paul Backer, moderator Session Snippets The Session met on December 9th. At the meeting the following topics were discussed: King Day service will be held on Sunday, January 14th at Covenant. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., the service will begin at 6:30 p.m.. Laura Hyland reported on the activity of the health clinic and funding opportunities. Evangelism Committee is going to have business cards printed for members to give out with service times detailed as well as outreach activities. B & G Committee is working on office doors and heating system. Lots of work! Respectfully submitted, Cindy Worthy-Perucca/ Clerk of Session

8 Covenant Presbyterian Church 5931 Swope Parkway Kansas City, MO Thankful! Our Talented and Delightful Youth Pageant!