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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer

and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:4-7 Pastor and author, Tim Keller, speaks about peace and joy in relation to this passage of Scripture. He notes that Paul encourages the Philippians to thank God first, then make a request. This order of things, to thank first and then ask, leads to peace. The peace we desire does not center in receiving the blessings we want, it is found in trusting in the One who blesses. We can thank God because He has the power and ability to grant our request, that He listens to our request, and that His timing is perfect and He knows when and how our request should be granted for our ultimate good. Consider the example of Joseph in the Old Testament. Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and carried off to a foreign land. His situation was certainly bad, but Joseph responded by trusting in the Lord. Through it all, God was working for Joseph’s good and for the saving of many lives. As his father’s favorite son, he had to be stripped of the pride and arrogance that had been in him. All things God worked for good, even that favoritism. The favoritism kept him near his father’s household instead of working in the fields. He learned how to run a household which came in handy when he became a servant in the house of Potiphar in Egypt. He was put in charge of everything in Potiphar’s household. Later, when more bad things happened, like being falsely accused and thrown into prison, Joseph continued to trust in the Lord and seek His help. God worked all things for good and Joseph became Pharaoh’s right-hand man in charge of the food collection and then distribution during a time of famine. All of Joseph’s experiences, the good and the bad, prepared him well for his job managing people and wealth. For what might God be training you? How can your life experiences, both the good and the bad, prepare you to fulfill God’s purpose for you? Ultimately, God is preparing you to have a beautiful relationship with Him. Trust His strength, not your own. Know His goodness, not the troubles of this world. You can overcome any and all challenges (like the current COVID-19 situation) not because the challenge is taken away, but because God will lead you through them. So, give thanks to God. The situation may not change for you this week, but God sees you, hears you, and has a good plan for you. Trust in Him and experience true and lasting peace.

Pastor Steve Voigt JU

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From the Desk of the Pastor

OFFICIAL ACTS

Funeral

Theresa Handlos May 24, 1923—April 25, 2020 Funeral service was held on May 8.

Parish Life SPECIAL GIFTS

Birthday Fund .............................. $10 Helping Hands Food Pantry ....... $297

MEMORIALS

Bill Picchiottino Memorial—$20.00 Theresa Handlos Memorial—$350.00

LABORERS OF CHRIST

ALTAR GUILD Suzanne Dettman (L) Angela Nummerdor Jane Buck Sandy Wrangell

USHERS 9:00 10:30 Eloise Humphrey Jerry Anson Traci Murphy Len Ernst Phil Murphy Joel Johnson Henry Weiss Brian Maletzke Jim Wrangell Jim Richter

JUNE 2020 2

FINANCE UPDATE

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the ten-week period with no in-person Sunday services, our fi-nances are looking very good. The offerings for January – April 2020 are actually $1,200 more than the same period in 2019. Child Care income is up $11,900 over that same period of time. Obviously, we saved quite a bit on expenses for March and April with no bulletins to print and the heat set to 60 degrees! This left us with a positive balance of $2,147 as of April 30. Thanks and praise to God for blessing us so abun-dantly! Thank you to the members of Covenant for mailing in or delivering your offerings to the church office. Your support of the mission and ministry of our church is greatly appreciated. As we move into an uncertain future, please continue to be good stewards of God’s many gifts and blessings!

Weekly Offerings Needed Weekly: $9,341.00

Sunday, May 3 Current: $8,046.00 Specials: $267.00

Sunday, May 11

Current: $9,360.00 Specials: $70.00

Sunday, May 17

Current: $4,140.00 Specials: $280.00

Sunday, May 24

Current: $3580.00 Specials: $60.00

LUTHERAN WITNESS Deadline for subscriptions is

Sunday, June 28.

If you would like to continue your current subscription, fill out the envelope enclosed in your offering box and

enclose a check for $16.00 (made out to Covenant)

and place it in the offering plate.

June 3 Chelsea Gonzales June 5 Garett Kruse June 6 Steve Dasher Franziska Ellenberger Caeden Kerby June 8 Karen Winefeld June 10 Andrew Voigt June 11 Ashley Weiss June 12 June Reinecke June 18 Nevaeh Adams Dr. Tom Buck Marion Campbell June 19 Bonnie Puetz June 20 Tamika Flagg June 21 Gail Tatro

June 24 Camryan Valdes June 26 Diana Gutknecht June 29 Andrew Nummerdor Michael Peterson

BIRTHDAYS

June 1 Erich & Ashley Klett

June 2 Tim & Amy Wrangell

June 3 Kermit & Bertha Ratcliffe

June 5 AJ & Jackie Minotte

June 10 Tim & Sharon Scott

June 11 Jim & Karen Newton

June 12 Jerry & Judythe Anson Peter & Pam Buck

June 17 Adrian & Linda Krueger

June 21 Brian & Samantha Pratt

June 29 Brian & Candice Rasch

If your birthday / anniversary was omitted, call the Church Office (464-2410) and let us know..

ANNIVERSARIES

CHURCH INFO & STAFF

CHURCH OFFICE PHONE: 414-464-2410

WEB SITE: www.covenantlutheranmke.com

E-MAIL: covenantlutheran@sbcglobal.net

FACEBOOK: Covenant Lutheran Church

OFFICE HOURS:

Mon - Thurs; 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

PASTOR: Steven Voigt

pastorvoigt@sbcglobal.net

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH: Karen Winefeld

CHURCH SECRETARY: Alyssa Gottsacker

ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR:

Bill Laesch

FACILITY MANAGER: Keith Rosynek

EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO

EARLY CHILDHOOD PHONE: 414-438-9712

E-MAIL: covenantkids1@sbcglobal.net

EARLY CHILDHOOD HOURS:

Mon. - Fri.; 6 am - 6 pm

Director: Marcia Rosynek

3 | COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH COVENANT TIDINGS

Graduation

Class of 2020

Northwest Graduation will be a drive

thru Graduation on Tuesday, June 9,

between 4:00 and 6:00 pm.

Congratulations,

Class of 2020!

Congratulations High School Graduates!

Annika Buck, Taylor Evans, & Paighten Smith

JUNE 2020 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 1:30pm Prayer Team

2 6:30pm Healthy Heart

3 6:30pm Worship

4 10:00 a.m. Bible Study

5 8:00pm AA Meeting

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7 9:30am Worship/Com. 11:00am Confirmation

Service

The Holy Trinity

8 1:30pm Prayer Team

9 6:30pm Healthy Heart 4:00-6:00pm Drive Thru

Northwest Graduation

10 6:30pm Worship

11 10:00am Bible Study

12 8:00pm AA Meeting

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14 9:30am Worship

Father’s Day

Second Sunday after Pentecost

15 1:30pm Prayer Team

16 6:30pm Healthy Heart

17 6:30pm Worship 7:00pm AA Monthly Mtg.

18 10:00am Bible Study

19 8:00pm AA Meeting

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21 9:30am Worship/Com.

Third Sunday

After Pentecost

22 1:30pm Prayer Team

23 6:30pm Healthy Heart

24 6:30pm Worship/Com

25 10:00am Bible Study

26 8:00pm AA Meeting

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28 9:30am Worship

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

29 1:30pm Prayer Team

30 6:30pm Healthy Heart

JUNE 2020 4

NEWS

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Covenant Reopening

The COVID-19 pandemic is the most challenging situation ever faced by the Church. While sermons are still being prepared and the Word is being proclaimed, we have not been able to adequately minister to all of our members and share God’s Word and Sacrament as we desire. We all want to see worship resume, but how do we do that in a safe and sensible way? There is much information being shared about the virus and how it is transmitted and who is most at risk. It seems we hear or read something new every day. I want to thank our team that has been studying this issue and preparing for a safe return to worship. Their insights and contributions have been invaluable as we look ahead to in-person worship on Sunday, May 31. We trust that you have received the letter that was sent via U.S. Mail on May 19. The letter details some of the safety procedures we are putting into practice for Covenant worship. These include:

Cleaning and sanitizing of the church building before every worship service Hand sanitizer placed in the narthex for worshipper to use upon entering and exiting the

sanctuary The use of masks is recommended, but not required. We will have a limited supply of masks

available for those who do not have one. We will use every third pew to allow for proper social distancing Hymnals, bibles, friendship registers and pencils have been removed from pews There will be no customary “Sharing of the Peace.” No handshakes or hugs! The offering baskets will be placed at back of sanctuary for weekly offerings There will be no common cup for Holy Communion, only disposable individual cups.

The pastor and worship assistant will bring communion to worshippers in the pew. We realize that people have many different thoughts and opinions about COVID-19. Some are not concerned at all and take few precautions. Others are very concerned and hesitant about going out of the house at all. Please try to be understanding of each other. Let’s not judge one another but treat one another with love and patience and kindness. We will do everything possible to ensure a safe return to worship, but we know that some may choose to stay home. If you are in a high-risk category, that may be the right choice for you. As always, if you are not feeling well, please stay home until you are well and healthy. If you have questions or concerns, please give Pastor Voigt a call.

Thank you , FEH Leaders!

Thank you to all those who volunteered as

Sunday morning Bible class leaders and

Sunday school teachers this year. Each of you

is such a blessing to the members of Covenant.

Your willingness to serve is greatly appreciated!

Have a blessed summer!

Pastor Voigt

THANK YOU TO: Bob Zeman, Tom Buck, Jess

Hardel, Diane Powers,

Karen Winefeld, Laura

Vogt, Lynda Kopp, Tim

Wallinger, and Adrian &

Linda Krueger.

JUNE 2020

1. Isaiah 12:1-6 Acts 15-16 2. Psalm 150 Acts 17-18 3. Psalm 1 Acts 19-20 4. Psalm 2 Acts 21-22 5. Psalm 3 Acts 23-24 6. Psalm 4 Acts 25-26 7. Psalm 5 Acts 27-28 8. Psalm 6 Joshua 1-5 9. Psalm 7 Joshua 6-8 10. Psalm 8 Joshua 9-11 11. Psalm 9

Joshua 12-16 12. Psalm 10 Joshua 17-21 13. Psalm 11 Joshua 22-24 14. Psalm 112 Judges 1-3 15. Psalm 113 Judges 4-6 16. Psalm 114 Judges 7-9 17. Psalm 15 Judges 10-12 18. Psalm 16 Judges 13-15 19. Psalm 17 Judges 16-18 20. Psalm 18 Judges 19-21 21. Psalm 19 Ruth

22. Psalm 20 I Samuel 1-3 23. Psalm 21 I Samuel 4-6 24. Psalm 22 I Samuel 7-9 25. Psalm 23 I Samuel 10-12 26. Psalm 24 Samuel 13-15 27. Psalm 25 Samuel 16-18 28. Psalm 26 Samuel 19-21 29. Psalm 27 Samuel 22-24 30. Isaiah 12:1-6 Samuel 25-27

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