Sunday, April 14, 2024

• Sage meets every Friday at 1 PM. Check here for the church calendar for the link.

• SAVE THE DATE - TOWN WIDE CHURCH GARAGE SALE - APRIL 27TH RAIN DATE APRIL 28TH-WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!



• If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to update our video greetings for the Passing of the Peace! A short (5-10 seconds) video is all that’s needed, and phone recordings are fine! Or Rox can record you after church! Send your recordings to Roxann.victory@outlook.com and she will add it!

• Holy Covenant t-shirts available to order, possibly last chance. See below!



• Worship Team meeting Wednesday, April 17th. Agenda and link will be sent.

• Rev. Martha will be at a continuing education event all day on Friday April 19 (required to maintain her clergy license with MCC), and will not be available from 9 am - 5 pm.

• Meditation on Wednesday, April 24th at 7 pm

• Pot Luck 4/28 after service - see below

•  Saturday, May 4 is World Labyrinth Day. Holy Covenant will be open from 12 pm to 3 pm for those who would like to walk our labyrinth. We will have explanatory materials and music to accompany your walk.

• Pints With the Pastor, Thursday, May 9th at 6pm

• Looking ahead to May and June, if you would like to add or update a photo of your mom (Mothers Day in May) or father (Fathers Day in June), or of someone who was a parental figure to you, dig those pictures out to send to Roxann.

• SAVE THE DATE: Spiritual Unity of the Tribes June 20-23 - More Information coming soon. Click here for the flyer.

Giving Needed Weekly

(4 WEEKS) $1,170

The monthly difference is -$860

Our bills are listed for the month of MARCH 2024.

Your generosity helps us pay the bills. Any amount helps us meet our obligations.



If you would like to pay one of the bills,

please designate that in your donation. 

POT LUCK COMING UP!

Our fourth potluck of the year is all about eco-friendly foods. Join us on Sunday, April 28th, immediately following church to enjoy a plethora of foods prepared by the blessed hands of our congregation!

What can you prepare that uses eco-friendly foods? These are dishes that are minimally processed and/or are organic.

Eco-friendly food products include:

• Pasta
• Vegetable oils
• Nuts and dried fruits
• Natural canned goods
• Dairy products
• Sweets
• Chocolate

Here is a link to some eco-friendly recipies!

To ensure we have a variety of dishes, we have a sign-up sheet downstairs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with your church family. See you there!

Future dates for potlucks are:

May 19 (something that reminds you of summer)

June 30 (fancy/fabulous for Pride)

July 26 (cool for summer)

August 25 (picnic theme)

September 29 (breakfast)

October 27 (pizza and a donation for Share Food Share Love)

November 24 (Native American)

December 29 (cozy)

I've been reading a lot of historical fiction lately--it's one of my favorite genres. My favorites are two series, The Lymond Chronicles (Game of Kings, Queen's Play, Disorderly Knights, Ringed Castle, Checkmate) by Dorothy Dunnett, and The Aubrey-Maturin series, by Patrick O'Brian (seventeen books). Lymond tells the story of the career of a Scottish diplomat and mercenary in the time of Mary Queen of Scots. It is a bit difficult to get into, but once you do, it's absolutely absorbing. The Aubrey-Maturin series is a narration of a British naval officer and a naval surgeon (who is also a spy), best friends, and their various adventures during the Napoleonic Wars. It's lighter than the Dunnett series, but the way the characters develop, and the clarity of O'Brian's writing (especially his description of sailing operations) is outstanding.

Another writer I want to recommend is William Martin. His focus is on the East Coast--Boston, Washington, D.C., New York--and a variety of historical settings, from revolutionary America, to the Gold Rush to the Irish Easter Sunday Uprising of 1916 (which received funding and assistance from the Irish in Boston). He also tells the stories of Harvard, the Naval Academy  at Annapolis Maryland, and more. I am currently (re)reading his novel of the founding of Boston, titled Back Bay. He uses the device of two historians, Peter Fallon and Evageline Carrington, doing forensic research to tell the story--they also appear in five other books. Well-written, interesting, and detailed without being too weighty--I highly recommend William Martin

Happy reading!

We mourn and pray for all the families who have suffered personal losses from gun violence at our schools, churches, and hospitals. public venues and other places.

Prayers of thanksgiving that Laura found a great doctor who is providing support for her mental health with positive results.₁

Prayers of peace for Maggie and Walt as Walt accepts hospice services.₁

Prayers of thanksgiving for Dominick's first birthday.₁

Prayers that all that are unemployed or underemployed find gainful employment.₁

Prayers for Suzanne B. who started chemo in Italy and it has made her sick.₂

Prayers for Joyce to be able to sleep normally again.₃

Prayers for Jen, Laura, Barbara, Colin, Jionna, and all who struggle with anxiety and depression.₃

Prayers for those with harden hearts that feel the need to deface places of worship.

Prayers and strength for Ukraine, for those who are relocating, and to end the war and unnecessary deaths.

Prayers for all our first responders that they stay safe while helping others.

Prayers that God will provide for those who are hungry, unemployed, and homeless,

or in financial difficulties.

All those affected by HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, COVID-19, and other life-threatening illnesses.

All communities of faith.