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October 1, 2018 Volume 35, No. 10 There’s a breeze in the air & the leaves soon will turn. Come, let’s see what’s going on at First Covenant this Fall! Check below & inside for details...

Sundays

October 7th ~ 8:30 & 11:00 am ~ Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost ~ ~ Communion ~ Hebrews 4:12-16 Rev. Chris Weichman

October 14th ~ 8:30 & 11:00 am ~ Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost ~ Mark 10:17-31 Rev. Chris Weichman

October 21st ~ 8:30 & 11:00 am ~Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost~ * Covenant Connection Dinners Mark 10:35-45 Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 ~ 5:15 p.m. Rev. Chris Weichman Knox Hall

October 28th ~ 8:30 & 11:00 am * TGI-Franks ~ Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost ~ Fridays, October 5, 19 & 26 ~ 10:00 p.m. ~ Baptism ~ Parking Lot

Galatians 3:23-29 * World Communion Sunday Rev. Chris Weichman Sunday, October 7 ~ 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship McBrier Chapel & Sanctuary

* Faith Formation Hour 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. * New Members Class * Childcare available 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 14, & 21 ~ 9:30 a.m. Room #119

* Columbus Day = Church Office Closed Monday, October 8

* November’s Chimes Articles Due Monday, October 15th

* Deacon Blood Drive Saturday, October 20 ~ 8:00 a.m. FPCC Parking Lot

* Eerie Fall Fest Saturday, October 20 ~ 11:00 a.m. Gridley Park

* Women’s Koinonia Weekend Friday, October 26 ~ Sunday, October 28 FPCC Knox Hall & Various Rooms The Caring Church in the Heart of the City! THE COVENANT CHIMESCHIMES VOLUMEVOLUME 35,32 NO.NO. 105

From Pastor Chris

The Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit: An Geadh-Glas, or “The Wild Goose.” The name hints at a mystery. Much like a wild goose, the Holy Spirit cannot be tracked or tamed.

An element of danger and an air of unpredictability surround the Spirt of God. “The Wild Goose” sounds a bit sacrilegious, but wholly accurate when it comes to following the Holy Spirit through life. The fact is: most of us have no idea where we are going most of the time. That uncertainty brings adventure.

Have you clipped the wings of the Wild Goose and settled for something less than God has intended?

The term “wild goose chase” refers to a directionless endeavor. But chasing the Wild Goose is a different matter altogether. While the nudging of the Wild Goose may seem pointless at times, God is constantly at work behind the scenes. If you chase the Wild Goose, you will find yourself in new and unexpected places.

Are you confused about what God wants to do with you and through you? Do you believe God is leading you to do something you never thought you would do? Remember the words of Isaiah: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts and your ways are not my ways…for as heaven is higher than earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Chase the Wild Goose and it will be anything but boring!!

2018 Year to Date Pledge Totals & Monthly Attendance:

Totals are both pledge & non-pledge revenue (as of & including 09.16.18 service) August Average Attendance 8:30 a.m. = 29 people 2018 YTD Budget: $303,717 10:00 a.m. = 109 people 2018 YTD Received: $281,648

Communion in October New Membership Class

The Communion Table Would you like to learn more will be set by God about First Presbyterian Church for you on ... of the Covenant? Are you interested in possibly joining the Sunday, October 7th. church? A New Members Class will be staring on October 7th and run the following two weeks.. We will be meeting in room 119 at 9:30AM. If you would like more information, please contact the church office… 456.4243.

Our mission at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is: To awaken all people to our need for a life-changing encounter with the living Lord Jesus Christ, and to encourage and equip each one PAGE 2 to become His fully-devoted follower.

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Congregational Oct. 18 Meredith Estrich

Conc erns Oct. 20 Mary Lou Neithamer

*Please pray regularly Janis Filbeck

for our ministry. Oct. 1 Kristin Headley Oct. 22 Sara Carpenter The church office We have listed below Sarah Golembeski Carol Geiger some of our will be closed Columbus Day, Oct. 2 Carl Anderson Oct. 27 Timothy Tracy congregational joys & concerns as Monday, October 8th, Oct. 3 Rebecca Oct. 28 Marrick Bauer The Covenant Chimes Stanopiewicz Susan Raimy goes to press on Oct. 5 Doris Boomer Oct. 29 Kaylee McKinnon September 20, 2018. William Townsend -Bernardini

Oct. 7 Jennifer Amann Oct. 30 Arline Magnuson Susan Knight Liana Lang Emily Toothman Oct. 31 Ellen Shifler Oct. 8 Timothy Sesler Patricia Schaal Please Help Karen Weichman Us … Oct. 10 Edward Pra y er Mascharka Help You! Heather Steva If you notice an incorrect Conc erns … or missing birthday, Oct. 11 David Kaus or one that is listed that for God’s healing If you have a mainte- presence for those nance or housekeeping Oct. 12 Lena Golembeski should be removed, discharged please help us by calling suggestion please stop Oct. 14 Olivia Belfiore the church office at from hospitals since by the office & fill out a Oct. 16 John Reilly 814-456- the last edition of pink Housekeeping / 4243 The Covenant Chimes: Piper Irwin Maintenance Request so that we William (Brian) Stollatis. Oct. 17 JoAllie Paluchak can update Form located to the right of the wall clock. Judith Glembocki our records. * If you know that you are going to be hospi- This helps John & Luba Sibyl Gorman Thank you! talized & would like to keep track of & follow Grant Filbeck be visited please con- up with the many tact the church office. requests they receive.

October 7-13 In Loving Memory... of those who have Church Calendar joined the church triumphant: To all Elders, Heads of Committees

& Groups: please keep Anne informed ~Mildred Demyanovich~ when planning or changing a meeting August 31, 2018 date, time or location. It is helpful for

& scheduling other church functions, outside meetings & our night host. Email any changes to ~Joan V. Koppelman~ [email protected] PAGE 3 September 20, 2018 ~ Thank you!

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Clerk’s Corner

September 2018

At the stated meeting on September 17th Session:

 Approved the baptism of Naomi June Knight, daughter of Zachary and Britney Knight.

 Approved underwriting a portion of Abby Blankenship’s medical insurance through CCO.

 Heard from the Budget Committee that it is commitments from Erie Gives Day that have substantial- ly closed gap between year-to-date budgeted revenue and year-to-date actual revenue.

 Heard from the Christian Education Committee that the nursery refurbishing work is nearly complete and the nursery should be in operation this weekend.

 Received information about a proposal to enable online giving to First Covenant.

 Approved a proposal from the Worship and Music Committee to hold a Thanksgiving Eve service on November 21st.

 Approved a request for the use of the sanctuary and other areas of the building on December 7th in conjunction with Downtown D’Lights/Art Gallery Tour.

 Approved a motion for the Children’s Christmas Musical to be presented on December 16th.

 Approved a request from the Properties Committee to cut down two trees near the Kirk House. One tree is clearly dying and begins to pose a danger to the house and the other tree must come down to enable access to the dying tree.

~ W.D. Holmes, Clerk of Session

World Communion Sunday, October 7, 2018

“Peace and Global Witness” is the third special offering of the PC (USA) in a given Year. This year we will observe it on October 7th.

Donations allow the PC USA to create resources for dealing with conflict and nurturing reconciliation and supporting of our global sisters and brothers because the peace of Christ is for people everywhere.

Some suggestions offered to focus our commitment to Peace and Global Witness include:

* talk about tough issues of 2018 * work ecumenically to address gun violence * show support for those with aids * care for military personnel, veterans and their families * support children & families caught in global conflict * combat human trafficking * address racism * join a study group using Five Risks Presbyterians Must Take for Peace * study cultural diversity and building inclusive communities

Would you please consider a donation on October 7th? Thank you!

Volunteers Needed!

Interested in helping others? If so, contact Linda Holmes at 814.825.3889 to volunteer your time to prepare & serve the many guests they see daily at the City Mission Kitchen, 1023 French St. the first Thursday of every month between 10:00 a.m. & 12:30PAGE p.m. 4

The October date is the 4th!

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Ni c e Ri de!

It is complete! Rev. Joshua Heikkila recently purchased his new vehicle!

Many thanks to all who contributed and helped to make this possible. You are now a tangible part of all his travels and his ministry.

With a safe, reliable vehicle, Josh will now be able to connect more regularly and more often with church leaders, congregations and communities, enhancing many missions, ministries and partnerships throughout Ghana.

Lake Erie Presbytery took the initiative and provided the incentive for raising funds. Over half of the $33,000 donated came from within Lake Erie Presbytery.

Your participation in securing "Wheels for Josh" is most signifi- cant and appreciated.

We are Covered in Blessings! Th a nk You !

Thank you to our dear chil- In August, a group of 30 Americorps VISTA dren and grandchildren, for workers (think domestic Peace Corps) from NW PA surprising us with a lovely re- paid the church to hold an overnight retreat and ception at the Fellowship time, four subsequent training sessions in Knox Hall. following worship, on Sunday, The group represents a who’s who of Erie’s non- September 2nd. profit agencies.

Our 50th anniversary was This note, signed by the Americorps the week before, and we had VISTA workers, was received at the plans to go on an anniversary trip, rather than our conclusion of their meetings:

family throwing a big “bash” for us, as they had Dear FPCC, kindly offered. We very much appreciate the cake Thank you so much for providing the Lake Effect and other goodies they provided, and the fact that Leaders space to conduct our VISTA Retreat and on- we could also celebrate with our church family at a going trainings. Your kindness and support is so time when we all normally gather each Sunday. appreciated! Sandy Herman, who was out of town, provided love- Sincerely, ly heart-shaped cookies for us (apparently a pre- Lake Erie Leaders 18-19 arranged thing!).

God has blessed us throughout our marriage, What to do October 20th? with a loving family, and many wonderful friends. Our love to all of you!! ~ Dale & Sheila Sweet

2018 Directory Changes

As to be expected, there have been several changes already in the new directory! We have made a listing of the ones we have, thus far, and have print-

ed them off for our members. The list Invite a friend, co-worker, neighbor or family will be available for pick up on Sundays member to donate with you! Then mark your cal-

in the office area, Art Gallery Hall, and the 6th Street endar for Saturday, October 20th forPAGE your next5 op- entrance. portunity this Fall to donate. Call Tim Campbell at ~ Your Membership Committee 814-397-8570 to sign up or for more information.

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Sunday Fellowship

Please join us after the early or late service to reconnect with people, to welcome someone new, to be refreshed in body and spirit, to share joys and concerns. What a great time to gather together as a church family!

We have an ongoing opportunity to serve others by providing the treats that are the center of this outpouring of hospitality. It can be a celebration (birthdays, anniver- saries, baptism, wedding, graduation), theme based (seasonal, holiday, sports, arts), or a group effort (Deacons, Session, music, faith formation class, small group). You can be creative and elabo- rate or controlled and simple, homemade or store bought. The important thing is the sharing of time, talent and treasure.

If you think this calling might be for you but you are feeling a little intimidated by the logistics, we are here for you! Karen Weichman, Lorie Fritts and Sandy Herman are available to answer questions and help navigate the parlor. A notebook will be available in the parlor kitchen with helpful hints to ease first time anxiety. The fall signup sheet is located near the Grandfather clock in the parlor and an annual calendar is underneath in case you want to sign up for a special occasion in 2019.

Sunday Suppers

Have you served a meal at Sunday Supper recently? A few extra hands are usually needed on Sunday afternoons from 3:15 – 6:00 to help serve dinner to those who are food insecure in downtown Erie. You are encour- aged to look at your calendar and choose 3 or 4 Sundays during this pro- gram year to help be a blessing to others and, in addition, to meet people from other congregations and Gannon students who come to serve the meal.

October meals will be prepared and served by Lamb of God Lutheran Church, Belle Valley/Elmwood Ave- nue Presbyterian Churches, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, and the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Paul where the meal will be served at the Cathedral. Please consider offering your help at Sunday Sup- per. I guarantee you will be blessed by the experience. Learn. Pray. Do. Together!

Covenant Preschool

Another school year has begun for Covenant Preschool. You can see the kids enjoying the playground. The preschool hallways are always decorated with their colorful and fun projects. Come up and see what we are learning!

This school year, Monty Service will be reading to the preschool students on Wednesday mornings in the Parlor. Toward the end of the month, the preschool will be walking the halls in our Halloween costumes and having a school parade.

I know this is early to think about Christmas, but the preschool children will be taking Romolo Christmas candy orders very soon. They will make great stocking stuffers! Just contact the preschool if you would like to put in an order. PAGE 6 It is never too late to join preschool! If you have any questions, need an application, or would like a tour of the preschool, you can contact the Director, Lisa Hiegel at 456-4243 x102.

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Introducing the Kirk House Krew for 2018!

Your Starting line-up from the bottom left:

* Jesse Ntithemuka is a freshman from Rwanda who is studying accounting.

* Isaac Merritt is a sophomore from Albion, PA who is studying Environmental Science and is also a part of the Army Reserves.

* Arnold Omony is a sophomore student from Uganda. Arnold is studying engineering!

* Miriam Van Harn is a junior Nutrition major who is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

* Mari Lohitai was born in Sudan and has lived in Erie for the last 10 years. Mari is majoring in Public Service and Global Affairs.

* Christina Longjohn hails from Pittsburgh, PA and is studying Sports and Exercise Science/Pre Physical Therapy.

It’s going to be an exciting year at the Kirk House! Come, meet us at Covenant Connections on October 3rd or if you see any of the students around, please introduce yourself! They love meeting our church members and are excited to be apart of the FPCC community this year!

Make Music with Us!

Music opportunities for all ages have begun again; come and join us!

Covenant Choir rehearses on Thursdays in the music room at 7:15. Interested to see what choir is all about??! NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! Come and find out!

The Covenant Bells rehearse Thursdays at 6:30 in the Sanctuary. Interested in ring- ing? Please see Leslie or call at 833-9437!

Youth: Note the time change! Greater than the Sum, for grades 6-12, meets directly after Youth Group from 5:45-6:30 in the Sanctuary on Sundays. All are welcome regardless of previous experience! Please feel free to come with suggestions for music that helps you to feel and explore your faith. This group will continue to sing, ring bells and explore a wide variety of genres and instrumentation as we together explore the music that the Spirit uses to speak to us.

Kids: Spiritual Formation/Music hour for ages 4 through 5th grade is from 9:30-10:30 on the third floor on Sundays. All are welcome!! The music will both reinforce the lessons taught and in October this time will be when the children learn and explore the message of Christmas by learning the Christmas Musical which will occur December 16, more details to follow.

Junior Ringers: We have started chimes group for kids younger than 6th grade on Wednesdays nights from 6:00-6:30 (directly following Connections Dinner) in the Music Room. All are welcome! Beginning with Britney’s return there will be activities during this time for those who may be too young to ring for a full 30 minutes. We will begin with activities that all ages can participate in and work together to make a joyful noise!

Missional Music Opportunity: We have been using music to welcome our Sunday Suppers guests. If you are interested in sharing your gifts during these times, whether it be vocal or instrumental, one song or a set of music, a solo or group, please contact Monty Service.

Piano Lessons: If you are interested in piano lessons, child or adult, taught here at the church, please contact Monty Service. Lessons are $15 for 30 minutes, the money goes to the church. If you would like more information or to find out if this might be for you, let Monty know!

Question? Contact… PAGE 7 Monty Service ~ Children, Youth, Missional Opportunities [email protected] or Leslie Weber ~ Adult Music [email protected]

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Neighborhood “Eerie” Fall Festival October 20

Our West Bayfront and Gannon University are preparing for the SECOND annual Eerie Fall Festival for Saturday morning, October 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Gridley Park. Through Gannon’s Service Learning de- partment, dozens of GU classes are planning various “fall-themed” crafts and recreational activities related to their studies for children and families to enjoy. Please attend! Check it out! Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors.

Last year FPCC sponsored and staffed the horse-drawn hayrides. Church members and staff also staffed a trick-or-treat station for hundreds of costumed children who paraded around the park. YOUR help is needed on October 20! Help with the hayrides, trick-or-treat, and staffing a church information table. Want to join the fun?! Extend love and hospitality of God to neighbors?! Check out students and their professors having fun with kids?! Call or text Seph Kumer at 814.566.0287 today.

Hot dog! It’s TGIF! Fridays in October!

You have 3 chances to experience the fun of “Thank God It’s Franks” in October: Fridays October 5, 29 and 26! (Weather permitting.) Join Abby Blankenship and the Campus Ministry team as they staff a pop-up barbecue from 10 p.m. to midnight in the church’s south parking lot at Seventh & Myrtle Streets. You will engage about 75 -100 students as they walk through the neighborhood.

Students are surprised and incredulous at the offer of a free hot dog, veggie burger and/or bottled water. They love it! They linger and visit and share how classes are going, what communities they are from and whatever else is on their minds. Often heard: “You guys are amazing. This is crazy. Thank you. How awesome. We love your church.”

Take a nap. Join the team for an hour or two. Be the hands and feet of the church, and of Jesus. Text or call Abby Blankenship if you can help on a Friday night this month: 724.561.4482.

Rain Didn’t Stop the Fun!

Thank you to all who helped make the indoor Block Party happen just before Labor Day. For the first time in ten years the party was forced indoors by heavy rains. The burgers and dogs were grilled under the bell tower. The kitchen was bustling. Corn hole was played in the church hallways. Children played in the Calvin Room. Woman’s Club members served desserts. And neighbors, students and church folks of all ages danced together to the tunes of The Breeze Band. Hundreds of neighbors experienced the hospitality and love you shared. It takes a small army and a faithful leader, Dale Sweet, to bring the Block Party to life! Thank you for your part!

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Much Love GIVEn by Gannon Family

Seems everyone was very happy with the GIVE Day projects that were accomplished on a Saturday morning in September.

We had 6 women from the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority (house on 6th street a block from church), 10 students from the African Student Association (whose leader is Dante our Sunday morning office host), Rick Skrbin from Covenant Preschool…And we had two Gannon Alumni/staff: Melanie Vadzemieks from Gan- non’s Advancement Office with her daughter Hannah, plus Valerie Bacik, Gannon’s VP for Planning/ Finance. Valerie is the second Gannon VP we’ve had volunteer on these days over the past 4 years.

Over 2.5 hours, mulch was spread around the landscaping by the bell tower and digital sign, daylilies around the property were cut back, potholes were patched, playground trees were trimmed and benches were stained/painted, window- and stair-wells were cleaned out…and more!

Big thanks to Covenant Preschool for purchasing all of the materials: paint, parking lot patch, mulch, etc.). Preschool Board member Rick Skrbin is an amazing Coordinator of the work teams, and has been doing this for the church twice a year for 4 years. Thank you, John Scepura for planning the projects and gathering tools. Ron Fabich (a Gannon alum!), Abby Blankenship and Seph Kumer represented the congre- gation and staff and worked alongside the students.

Gannon staff and students are part of a special partnership with First Covenant. The church loves students and neighbors in many ways. And the University and its students love the church back through many acts of service and volunteering. May God continue to grow this relationship!

Students from 24 African Countries Planning Celebration at Gannon

This year there are students attending Gannon from almost half of the countries in Africa! And they will be cooking in the church kitchen for a grand public celebration. A very special “Showcase of Africa” is being planned for Saturday, October 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Gannon’s Yehl (Alumni) Ballroom. You can experience gourmet African cooking, African fashion and dance from across the continent—for free!

The Kirk House is home to three of Gannon’s African students: Arnold from Uganda, Jesse from Rwanda and Mari from South Sudan. Dante Epizitone (Cameroon) is our Sun- day morning office host. He organized 10 students from 9 different African countries worked on the church grounds during Gannon’s community volunteering “GIVE” day in September. He is also the President of Gannon’s African Student Organization (ASO) planning the event. Dante says, “We’re bringing a well-known celebrity chef, fashion designer and a profes- sional dancer from Africa for this! I really hope our friends from the church will attend!”

If you’d like to help/observe the chef and students cooking, you are invited to stop by the church on Friday after- noon and evening, October 19. Dante says if you have questions about this free celebration of all things African, stop by and visitPAGE him 9 in the office on Sunday mornings. Please RSVP for the event by texting or calling Dante at 240.491.1009.

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Connect with God —Ea ch O th er —the World in October

Besides delicious home-cooked dinners, Wednesdays are for CONNECTING! Jack and Kevin (and the Barber Center team) always have good food for your belly. After dinner there’s food for your soul!

Here’s the October lineup:

October 3 Meet the Kirk House Family This year’s Kirk House residents include students from 3 African countries as well as more local friends. Hear from Abby and the group how the first months of becoming a “family” is going.

October 10 Our West Bayfront Quick Tour We’ll carpool to the new St. Joseph House and “pocket park” on West 4th Street, then ride past the Bayview Park (recipient of a $150K grant for improvements). Finally, we will visit the former “Howard’s Photography” building, soon to be the home of Our West Bayfront offices, on West 8th Street. We’ll be sure to pray at each stop!

October 17 Sounds of Russia The young adults of the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church (on Pine Ave.) will share the gift of music with us (in English AND Russian).

October 24 Pumpkin Palooza Our carving/painting/decorating Halloween pumpkins night is legendary among Gannon international students and church families as well. After dinner we’ll get our creative juices flowing!

October 31 NO CONNECTIONS… It’s HALLOWEEN so be Safe & have Fun!

Don’t forget, chimes rehearsals with Monty for elementary school children has been added to the after- dinner lineup (6-6:30 p.m.)! Dinners are $6, or $3 for children age 4-11/college students with ID, $20 max per family. Hope to see you in October!

YOUR ARTICLE HERE!!!

What can I submit & where do I send it?

Keep readers informed of upcoming events & ministries! Celebrate what God is doing! Help others plan ahead. Submit your (brief) articles, photos & graphics to include in the Covenant Chimes.

To be included in the upcoming newsletter, your submissions should be emailed to [email protected] by the 15th of the prior month.

Hope to read something from you soon!

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Elders Deacons Trustees Abby Blankenship, Campus Minister Nsanbeh (Danté) Epizitone, Sunday Host Class of 2021 Class of 2021 Class of 2021 Ian Headley, Weeknight Host Matthew Allen Carol Beach Richard Bernardini Lisa Hiegel, Director, Covenant Preschool Michael Burns Sue Evans Margaret Matthews Jackie K. Jones, Covenant Cook Richard Sheasley Mary Lou Neithamer Bill Tauber Britney Knight, Director, Youth & Family Ministry Tracey Townsend Sheila Sweet Tim Tracy Luba Kovalchuk, Custodian Nancy Karen Weichman Seph Kumer, Director, Community Engagement van den Honert Class of 2020 Class of 2020 Marsha MacKinnon-McKinley, Website Editor Class of 2020 Linda Altof Charlotte Foresther JoAnn Peters, Finance/Records Administrator Gregory Cooper Deborah Bernardini Charles Kibler Anne Sauer, Administrative Assistant Nancy Irwin Lorie Fritts Allen Sheasley John Scepura, Building & Maintenance Mechanic Linda Majewski Melany Kramer Derek Sweet Mary Schmidt, Hostess Dale Shidemantle Scott Steva Monty Service, Coordinator, Missional Music Diane Sutton Kevin Stevenson, Covenant Cook Class of 2019 Class of 2019 Leslie Weber, Organist & Choirmaster Class of 2019 Julie Copen Bill Holter Rev. Chris Weichman, Pastor/Head of Staff Patricia Bieber Jason Fisher Jennifer Koebe Paul Diefenbach Ronald Robertson John Marsden Andrew Spriegel Cindy Kerchoff Greg Sesler Check Us Out Scott Wright LuAnn Shidemantle Vacant Seat Have you liked “First Presby- Rev. Chris Weichman, Moderator of Session terian Church of the Covenant” or William D. Holmes, Clerk of Session friended “FirstCovenantChurch” Dale Sweet, Associate Clerk of Session on Facebook? This is one way to share good news about God’s work with FPCC. Also, if you take photos or videos you www. think help tell our ministry story, be sure to FirstCovenantErie.org share them to the church pages and/or tag the church!

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