We Remember 1922-1947
Throughout the Anniversary Year, our Archivist, Nancy Hansen, will provide short histories each spanning 25 years. Here’s the first installment complete with some great pictures of the people who made Covenant happen.
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He is Risen Indeed!
Covenant’s 100th Easter Celebration was indeed joyous. Following Communion and foot/hand washing on Holy Thursday and two solemn and contemplative services on Good Friday, Covenant’s Holy Week ended with powerful music, bells, and a retelling of the Resurrection from John’s Gospel. The first “normal” Easter Sunday since the beginning of the Pandemic saw more than…
Easter Egg Hunt Brought Out Lots of Rabbits and Chicks
Covenant’s egg hunt saw lots of rabbit ears (Pastor Mark included) and chick headbands scurrying through the yard and playground at Covenant. Approximately 25 children from Covenant’s Sunday School and Nursery School combed the grass, bushes, flowers, and even door handles for colorful plastic eggs filled with candy. The youth and adults who hid approximately…
Family Honors Wife and Mother with Memorial Gift to Covenant
The Larry Lucker family gifted Covenant this communion set in memory of their wife and mother, Jane Lucker, many years ago. This set was used during January and February of Covenant’s Anniversary Year.
Covenant’s Longest Tenured Pastor Returns to the Pulpit
On October 2, Rev. Bob Mongold, who served Covenant as Senior Pastor from 1988 to 2004, returned to the pulpit. Bob and his wife Dianne traveled from their retirement home in Williamsburg, VA to take part in the Anniversary celebration. Bob recalled that his years at Covenant have been among the happiest of his life….
Covenant Celebrates Its 100th Palm Sunday
With palm branches, choir and percussion, and very loud “Hosannas” from the congregation directed by Pastor Kevin, Covenant celebrated its 100th Palm Sunday. As Pastor Mark noted, Palm Sunday remembers Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and Passion Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. Watch the service below.
Covenant Celebrates Boy Scout Sunday
On Sunday, February 12, 21 scouts and leaders from Troop 512 joined the Covenant community in worship. The members participated in the worship service and then helped sort and box the Souper Bowl of Caring contributions. The troop currently has 68 scouts and 34 leaders. Three of the scouts are working toward their Eagle Award….
