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Trust and the Art of Automobile Maintenance

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In this week’s Companion feature, Dane Anderson finds
courage to face new challenges in his calling.
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Around the Covenant

Getting a JumpStart

As a pastor, I had given up on ever having financial health or stability, but unexpected steps brought healing and renewal to our family. 
by Olaf van de Klashorst

Congrats, Russell Jeung

Russell Jeung, of New Hope Covenant Church in Oakland, California, was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people of 2021 for his work founding Stop AAPI Hate. Earlier this year he also won the prestigious Webby Award.
by Stan Friedman

Events & Resources

New LMDJ Bible Study
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Advocacy for Victims of Abuse is launching Sexual Violence Uncovered. This four-session Bible study will help your small group or church community start or continue conversations about sexual abuse and its reverberating effects. 

 

Financial Relief Initiative
The Ministers’ Care and Crisis Fund supports people in ministry during times of crisis or need with funding for healthcare, counseling, or essential household expenses. One pastor says, “This is incredible. We were in tears learning that we qualify for the Ministers’ Care and Crisis Fund. Thank you!” 

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MENA Monday
Mark your calendars to join Middle East-North Africa (MENA) staff and partner organizations on Monday, October 18th in the fight against sex trafficking! These organizations are working together to come alongside and advocate for sex trafficking survivors with healing and rehabilitation resources.

To Learn More and Give >>

BLESS Covenant
Evangelism Conference

Join us October 21 with John Wentz and learn how Alpha is a simple way to live out BLESS practices and build a culture of listening, hospitality, and spiritual expectancy within your community.  

Learn More and Register >>

 

Accessible to All?
A Faithful Response to 
Disabilities

Join us for a virtual faith and health symposium. We invite the church to move beyond accommodating persons of diverse abilities and their families to full inclusion, reflecting the kingdom of God.  

Learn More >>

 

New Missional Vitality Workshop
Missional Vitality introduces a new workshop called Trellis, 5 ½ hours (including lunch break) to help congregations develop emotionally healthy relationships, spiritually healthy practices, and a healthy church culture. Workshop dates are available for both fall and winter.   

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Announcements


The 136th Covenant Annual Meeting in June 2022 will include an election for the office of the Executive Minister of Ordered Ministry and Develop Leaders, among other important matters. Executive ministers serve for four-year terms.
An incumbent may be nominated to serve again.

The Ordered Ministry and Develop Leaders (OM-DL) Nominating Committee held an organizational meeting on September 16, 2021, and is moving forward in the nominating process. Our first in-person planning meetings will be October 20-21, 2021, to help us outline future efforts and engagements.
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