North ParkCovenant Church

EPIPHANY SUNDAY

JANUARY 10 2021+ EPIPHANY SUNDAY +

ONLINE WORSHIP

PRELUDE Twinkle Twinkle Little StarWA Mozart Faber and Faber

Annalisa and Brian Ward Piano

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Hunter and Libby Piotrowski

INTROIT All Shall Come from East and West North and South Hal H Hopkins Linnea Olfelt and Eileen Thorpe Handbells Carol Olfelt Soprano Ann-Marie Frisk Alto

Brian Ward Tenor and Dominic German Bass

CALL TO WORSHIP based on Psalm 72 written by Joan Stott O God our Guide and Helper we come to worship you You stay beside us as we journey through life O God our Just and Holy One we come to thank you You lead us in your path of justice and peace O God our Trustworthy Leader we come to praise you We know we can always rely on your promises O God we gather to worship praise and thank you Amen

OPENING HYMN 206 Sing of God Made Manifest

INVOCATION AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER (Using sins)

PASSING OF THE PEACE Cody Taylor The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you And also with you

READING OF THE SCRIPTURES David Frisk Reader Old Testament Reading Isaiah 601-6 New Testament Reading Ephesians 31-12 Gospel Reading Matthew 21-12 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Sung Response 110 Glory Be to God Creator

WORD FOR THE CHILDREN

ANTHEM Three Kings from Persian Lands Gustav Holst

MESSAGE Libby Piotrowski and Jeff Hunter

CONGREGATIONAL SONG God of WondersMarc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

Meaux MercyNever Say Never SongsNew SpringStorm Boy Music

Led by Dominic German Carol Olfelt and Brian Ward

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Invitation to Generosity Offertory He Will Hold Me Fast

Ada Ruth Habershon and Matthew Merker2013 Getty Music Publishing (Admin by Music Services Inc)

Matthew Merker Music (Admin by Music Services Inc)

Doxology 48 Prayer of Dedication

CLOSING HYMN 198 Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Fantasia on ldquoDuke StreetrdquoDavid Paxton

Please rise in body or in spirit

God of WondersMarc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

5

9

13

17

21

24 DS

LordEar -

ofly

allin

cre -the

a -

mor -

tionning

I

of

will

wa-cel-

tere -

earthbrate

andthe

skylight

The

hea-As

vens

I

are

stum-

yourble

ta -in

ber -the

na -

dark -

cleness

Glo -

I

ry

will

to

call

the

Your

Lordname

onby

highnight

God

of

won -

ders

be-

yond

our

ga -

la -

xy

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

the

u -

ni-

verse

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clares

Your

ma-

je -

sty

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal-

le-

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

CCLI 3118757

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Dick Lucco undergoing a new chemotherapy treatment and awaiting results from scans he underwent at the end of December Jim Hosek anticipating the beginning of his next round of chemotherapy treatments Rosemary Slaughterrsquos nephew and his wife Brandon and Lindsey Harms both diagnosed with COVID Margaret Johnson Nancy Ebnerrsquos mother recov-ering from hip surgery Susan Guttormsenrsquos father-in-law Richard Guttormsen declining in health Herb Hedstrom home from the hospital and recovering from bacterial pneumonia Andrew Clausonrsquos parents Herb and Elaine Clauson both recovering from COVID Pastor Libbyrsquos dad Craig John-son anticipating surgery on his epiglottis tomorrow Fred Holmgren diagnosed with COVID Sandy Edstromrsquos grandson Matt Carlson his girlfriend and his roommate all diagnosed with COVID Barb Goodersquos nephew Kendall King home after being hospitalized for a plasma cell tumor that caused a break in his vertebrae and awaiting test results to determine treatment Roger Nelson improving in health Pastor Cody and Lauren Taylorrsquos friend Sarah Lindsey undergoing chemotherapy healthcare workers and first responders who regularly sacrifice their own health and the health of their families to care for sick patients

Coffee Hour has a new dimension In a world affected by COVID itrsquos easy to feel disconnected Please join our Zoom coffee hour immediately following worship beginning Sunday January 17 The format will be that of a few discussion questions based on the dayrsquos sermon Our time together will last about 20 minutes This new dimension to coffee hour will allow us to see friendly faces and contribute ideas and insights We hope to see you there as we stay connected in this often-isolating time

These last many months have been long and hard for many and in many ways Recognizing the ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic as well as the changes in unemploy-ment benefits that have come about recently NPCC wants to help in whatever ways we can using the benevolence fund you all have so generously given to If you or someone you know is need of financial assistance please feel free to reach out to the pastors (copastorsnpcovenantorg) or to one of our Deacon chairs Tim Johnson (tjohnson2northparkedu) or Joanna Sjoblom (jwestcuzgmailcom) Your request will be held in confidence and we will work to help in the ways that we can

Are you in need of assistance with errands or other small tasks Please feel free to reach out to either Pastor Libby or Pastor Jeff and they would be happy to get you the help you need

The wedding of Alyssa Anderson and Dave Holmes was a joyous occasion and we know not everyone who would have liked to attend was able If you would like to watch the wedding ceremony you may do so here Congratulations again to the happy couple

JANUARY 10 2021+ EPIPHANY SUNDAY +

ONLINE WORSHIP

PRELUDE Twinkle Twinkle Little StarWA Mozart Faber and Faber

Annalisa and Brian Ward Piano

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Hunter and Libby Piotrowski

INTROIT All Shall Come from East and West North and South Hal H Hopkins Linnea Olfelt and Eileen Thorpe Handbells Carol Olfelt Soprano Ann-Marie Frisk Alto

Brian Ward Tenor and Dominic German Bass

CALL TO WORSHIP based on Psalm 72 written by Joan Stott O God our Guide and Helper we come to worship you You stay beside us as we journey through life O God our Just and Holy One we come to thank you You lead us in your path of justice and peace O God our Trustworthy Leader we come to praise you We know we can always rely on your promises O God we gather to worship praise and thank you Amen

OPENING HYMN 206 Sing of God Made Manifest

INVOCATION AND THE LORDrsquoS PRAYER (Using sins)

PASSING OF THE PEACE Cody Taylor The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you And also with you

READING OF THE SCRIPTURES David Frisk Reader Old Testament Reading Isaiah 601-6 New Testament Reading Ephesians 31-12 Gospel Reading Matthew 21-12 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Sung Response 110 Glory Be to God Creator

WORD FOR THE CHILDREN

ANTHEM Three Kings from Persian Lands Gustav Holst

MESSAGE Libby Piotrowski and Jeff Hunter

CONGREGATIONAL SONG God of WondersMarc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

Meaux MercyNever Say Never SongsNew SpringStorm Boy Music

Led by Dominic German Carol Olfelt and Brian Ward

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Invitation to Generosity Offertory He Will Hold Me Fast

Ada Ruth Habershon and Matthew Merker2013 Getty Music Publishing (Admin by Music Services Inc)

Matthew Merker Music (Admin by Music Services Inc)

Doxology 48 Prayer of Dedication

CLOSING HYMN 198 Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Fantasia on ldquoDuke StreetrdquoDavid Paxton

Please rise in body or in spirit

God of WondersMarc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

5

9

13

17

21

24 DS

LordEar -

ofly

allin

cre -the

a -

mor -

tionning

I

of

will

wa-cel-

tere -

earthbrate

andthe

skylight

The

hea-As

vens

I

are

stum-

yourble

ta -in

ber -the

na -

dark -

cleness

Glo -

I

ry

will

to

call

the

Your

Lordname

onby

highnight

God

of

won -

ders

be-

yond

our

ga -

la -

xy

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

the

u -

ni-

verse

de-

clares

Your

ma-

je -

sty

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal-

le-

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

CCLI 3118757

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Dick Lucco undergoing a new chemotherapy treatment and awaiting results from scans he underwent at the end of December Jim Hosek anticipating the beginning of his next round of chemotherapy treatments Rosemary Slaughterrsquos nephew and his wife Brandon and Lindsey Harms both diagnosed with COVID Margaret Johnson Nancy Ebnerrsquos mother recov-ering from hip surgery Susan Guttormsenrsquos father-in-law Richard Guttormsen declining in health Herb Hedstrom home from the hospital and recovering from bacterial pneumonia Andrew Clausonrsquos parents Herb and Elaine Clauson both recovering from COVID Pastor Libbyrsquos dad Craig John-son anticipating surgery on his epiglottis tomorrow Fred Holmgren diagnosed with COVID Sandy Edstromrsquos grandson Matt Carlson his girlfriend and his roommate all diagnosed with COVID Barb Goodersquos nephew Kendall King home after being hospitalized for a plasma cell tumor that caused a break in his vertebrae and awaiting test results to determine treatment Roger Nelson improving in health Pastor Cody and Lauren Taylorrsquos friend Sarah Lindsey undergoing chemotherapy healthcare workers and first responders who regularly sacrifice their own health and the health of their families to care for sick patients

Coffee Hour has a new dimension In a world affected by COVID itrsquos easy to feel disconnected Please join our Zoom coffee hour immediately following worship beginning Sunday January 17 The format will be that of a few discussion questions based on the dayrsquos sermon Our time together will last about 20 minutes This new dimension to coffee hour will allow us to see friendly faces and contribute ideas and insights We hope to see you there as we stay connected in this often-isolating time

These last many months have been long and hard for many and in many ways Recognizing the ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic as well as the changes in unemploy-ment benefits that have come about recently NPCC wants to help in whatever ways we can using the benevolence fund you all have so generously given to If you or someone you know is need of financial assistance please feel free to reach out to the pastors (copastorsnpcovenantorg) or to one of our Deacon chairs Tim Johnson (tjohnson2northparkedu) or Joanna Sjoblom (jwestcuzgmailcom) Your request will be held in confidence and we will work to help in the ways that we can

Are you in need of assistance with errands or other small tasks Please feel free to reach out to either Pastor Libby or Pastor Jeff and they would be happy to get you the help you need

The wedding of Alyssa Anderson and Dave Holmes was a joyous occasion and we know not everyone who would have liked to attend was able If you would like to watch the wedding ceremony you may do so here Congratulations again to the happy couple

ANTHEM Three Kings from Persian Lands Gustav Holst

MESSAGE Libby Piotrowski and Jeff Hunter

CONGREGATIONAL SONG God of WondersMarc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

Meaux MercyNever Say Never SongsNew SpringStorm Boy Music

Led by Dominic German Carol Olfelt and Brian Ward

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

GIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Invitation to Generosity Offertory He Will Hold Me Fast

Ada Ruth Habershon and Matthew Merker2013 Getty Music Publishing (Admin by Music Services Inc)

Matthew Merker Music (Admin by Music Services Inc)

Doxology 48 Prayer of Dedication

CLOSING HYMN 198 Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Fantasia on ldquoDuke StreetrdquoDavid Paxton

Please rise in body or in spirit

God of WondersMarc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

5

9

13

17

21

24 DS

LordEar -

ofly

allin

cre -the

a -

mor -

tionning

I

of

will

wa-cel-

tere -

earthbrate

andthe

skylight

The

hea-As

vens

I

are

stum-

yourble

ta -in

ber -the

na -

dark -

cleness

Glo -

I

ry

will

to

call

the

Your

Lordname

onby

highnight

God

of

won -

ders

be-

yond

our

ga -

la -

xy

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

the

u -

ni-

verse

de-

clares

Your

ma-

je -

sty

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal-

le-

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

CCLI 3118757

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Dick Lucco undergoing a new chemotherapy treatment and awaiting results from scans he underwent at the end of December Jim Hosek anticipating the beginning of his next round of chemotherapy treatments Rosemary Slaughterrsquos nephew and his wife Brandon and Lindsey Harms both diagnosed with COVID Margaret Johnson Nancy Ebnerrsquos mother recov-ering from hip surgery Susan Guttormsenrsquos father-in-law Richard Guttormsen declining in health Herb Hedstrom home from the hospital and recovering from bacterial pneumonia Andrew Clausonrsquos parents Herb and Elaine Clauson both recovering from COVID Pastor Libbyrsquos dad Craig John-son anticipating surgery on his epiglottis tomorrow Fred Holmgren diagnosed with COVID Sandy Edstromrsquos grandson Matt Carlson his girlfriend and his roommate all diagnosed with COVID Barb Goodersquos nephew Kendall King home after being hospitalized for a plasma cell tumor that caused a break in his vertebrae and awaiting test results to determine treatment Roger Nelson improving in health Pastor Cody and Lauren Taylorrsquos friend Sarah Lindsey undergoing chemotherapy healthcare workers and first responders who regularly sacrifice their own health and the health of their families to care for sick patients

Coffee Hour has a new dimension In a world affected by COVID itrsquos easy to feel disconnected Please join our Zoom coffee hour immediately following worship beginning Sunday January 17 The format will be that of a few discussion questions based on the dayrsquos sermon Our time together will last about 20 minutes This new dimension to coffee hour will allow us to see friendly faces and contribute ideas and insights We hope to see you there as we stay connected in this often-isolating time

These last many months have been long and hard for many and in many ways Recognizing the ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic as well as the changes in unemploy-ment benefits that have come about recently NPCC wants to help in whatever ways we can using the benevolence fund you all have so generously given to If you or someone you know is need of financial assistance please feel free to reach out to the pastors (copastorsnpcovenantorg) or to one of our Deacon chairs Tim Johnson (tjohnson2northparkedu) or Joanna Sjoblom (jwestcuzgmailcom) Your request will be held in confidence and we will work to help in the ways that we can

Are you in need of assistance with errands or other small tasks Please feel free to reach out to either Pastor Libby or Pastor Jeff and they would be happy to get you the help you need

The wedding of Alyssa Anderson and Dave Holmes was a joyous occasion and we know not everyone who would have liked to attend was able If you would like to watch the wedding ceremony you may do so here Congratulations again to the happy couple

God of WondersMarc Byrd and Steve Hindalong

5

9

13

17

21

24 DS

LordEar -

ofly

allin

cre -the

a -

mor -

tionning

I

of

will

wa-cel-

tere -

earthbrate

andthe

skylight

The

hea-As

vens

I

are

stum-

yourble

ta -in

ber -the

na -

dark -

cleness

Glo -

I

ry

will

to

call

the

Your

Lordname

onby

highnight

God

of

won -

ders

be-

yond

our

ga -

la -

xy

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

the

u -

ni-

verse

de-

clares

Your

ma-

je -

sty

You

are

ho -

ly

ho -

ly

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal -

le -

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

Hal-

le-

lu -

jah

to

the

Lord

of

hea-

ven

and

earth

CCLI 3118757

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Dick Lucco undergoing a new chemotherapy treatment and awaiting results from scans he underwent at the end of December Jim Hosek anticipating the beginning of his next round of chemotherapy treatments Rosemary Slaughterrsquos nephew and his wife Brandon and Lindsey Harms both diagnosed with COVID Margaret Johnson Nancy Ebnerrsquos mother recov-ering from hip surgery Susan Guttormsenrsquos father-in-law Richard Guttormsen declining in health Herb Hedstrom home from the hospital and recovering from bacterial pneumonia Andrew Clausonrsquos parents Herb and Elaine Clauson both recovering from COVID Pastor Libbyrsquos dad Craig John-son anticipating surgery on his epiglottis tomorrow Fred Holmgren diagnosed with COVID Sandy Edstromrsquos grandson Matt Carlson his girlfriend and his roommate all diagnosed with COVID Barb Goodersquos nephew Kendall King home after being hospitalized for a plasma cell tumor that caused a break in his vertebrae and awaiting test results to determine treatment Roger Nelson improving in health Pastor Cody and Lauren Taylorrsquos friend Sarah Lindsey undergoing chemotherapy healthcare workers and first responders who regularly sacrifice their own health and the health of their families to care for sick patients

Coffee Hour has a new dimension In a world affected by COVID itrsquos easy to feel disconnected Please join our Zoom coffee hour immediately following worship beginning Sunday January 17 The format will be that of a few discussion questions based on the dayrsquos sermon Our time together will last about 20 minutes This new dimension to coffee hour will allow us to see friendly faces and contribute ideas and insights We hope to see you there as we stay connected in this often-isolating time

These last many months have been long and hard for many and in many ways Recognizing the ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic as well as the changes in unemploy-ment benefits that have come about recently NPCC wants to help in whatever ways we can using the benevolence fund you all have so generously given to If you or someone you know is need of financial assistance please feel free to reach out to the pastors (copastorsnpcovenantorg) or to one of our Deacon chairs Tim Johnson (tjohnson2northparkedu) or Joanna Sjoblom (jwestcuzgmailcom) Your request will be held in confidence and we will work to help in the ways that we can

Are you in need of assistance with errands or other small tasks Please feel free to reach out to either Pastor Libby or Pastor Jeff and they would be happy to get you the help you need

The wedding of Alyssa Anderson and Dave Holmes was a joyous occasion and we know not everyone who would have liked to attend was able If you would like to watch the wedding ceremony you may do so here Congratulations again to the happy couple

Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from CCLI with License 2875232Permission to print and podcaststream the music in this service partially obtained from One License with license A-730954Permission to reprint and stream hymns copyrighted by Covenant Publication obtained from the Evangelical Covenant ChurchAll rights reserved

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Dick Lucco undergoing a new chemotherapy treatment and awaiting results from scans he underwent at the end of December Jim Hosek anticipating the beginning of his next round of chemotherapy treatments Rosemary Slaughterrsquos nephew and his wife Brandon and Lindsey Harms both diagnosed with COVID Margaret Johnson Nancy Ebnerrsquos mother recov-ering from hip surgery Susan Guttormsenrsquos father-in-law Richard Guttormsen declining in health Herb Hedstrom home from the hospital and recovering from bacterial pneumonia Andrew Clausonrsquos parents Herb and Elaine Clauson both recovering from COVID Pastor Libbyrsquos dad Craig John-son anticipating surgery on his epiglottis tomorrow Fred Holmgren diagnosed with COVID Sandy Edstromrsquos grandson Matt Carlson his girlfriend and his roommate all diagnosed with COVID Barb Goodersquos nephew Kendall King home after being hospitalized for a plasma cell tumor that caused a break in his vertebrae and awaiting test results to determine treatment Roger Nelson improving in health Pastor Cody and Lauren Taylorrsquos friend Sarah Lindsey undergoing chemotherapy healthcare workers and first responders who regularly sacrifice their own health and the health of their families to care for sick patients

Coffee Hour has a new dimension In a world affected by COVID itrsquos easy to feel disconnected Please join our Zoom coffee hour immediately following worship beginning Sunday January 17 The format will be that of a few discussion questions based on the dayrsquos sermon Our time together will last about 20 minutes This new dimension to coffee hour will allow us to see friendly faces and contribute ideas and insights We hope to see you there as we stay connected in this often-isolating time

These last many months have been long and hard for many and in many ways Recognizing the ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic as well as the changes in unemploy-ment benefits that have come about recently NPCC wants to help in whatever ways we can using the benevolence fund you all have so generously given to If you or someone you know is need of financial assistance please feel free to reach out to the pastors (copastorsnpcovenantorg) or to one of our Deacon chairs Tim Johnson (tjohnson2northparkedu) or Joanna Sjoblom (jwestcuzgmailcom) Your request will be held in confidence and we will work to help in the ways that we can

Are you in need of assistance with errands or other small tasks Please feel free to reach out to either Pastor Libby or Pastor Jeff and they would be happy to get you the help you need

The wedding of Alyssa Anderson and Dave Holmes was a joyous occasion and we know not everyone who would have liked to attend was able If you would like to watch the wedding ceremony you may do so here Congratulations again to the happy couple

Welcome to North Park Covenant Church online Wersquore glad yoursquore here

For your prayers this week Dick Lucco undergoing a new chemotherapy treatment and awaiting results from scans he underwent at the end of December Jim Hosek anticipating the beginning of his next round of chemotherapy treatments Rosemary Slaughterrsquos nephew and his wife Brandon and Lindsey Harms both diagnosed with COVID Margaret Johnson Nancy Ebnerrsquos mother recov-ering from hip surgery Susan Guttormsenrsquos father-in-law Richard Guttormsen declining in health Herb Hedstrom home from the hospital and recovering from bacterial pneumonia Andrew Clausonrsquos parents Herb and Elaine Clauson both recovering from COVID Pastor Libbyrsquos dad Craig John-son anticipating surgery on his epiglottis tomorrow Fred Holmgren diagnosed with COVID Sandy Edstromrsquos grandson Matt Carlson his girlfriend and his roommate all diagnosed with COVID Barb Goodersquos nephew Kendall King home after being hospitalized for a plasma cell tumor that caused a break in his vertebrae and awaiting test results to determine treatment Roger Nelson improving in health Pastor Cody and Lauren Taylorrsquos friend Sarah Lindsey undergoing chemotherapy healthcare workers and first responders who regularly sacrifice their own health and the health of their families to care for sick patients

Coffee Hour has a new dimension In a world affected by COVID itrsquos easy to feel disconnected Please join our Zoom coffee hour immediately following worship beginning Sunday January 17 The format will be that of a few discussion questions based on the dayrsquos sermon Our time together will last about 20 minutes This new dimension to coffee hour will allow us to see friendly faces and contribute ideas and insights We hope to see you there as we stay connected in this often-isolating time

These last many months have been long and hard for many and in many ways Recognizing the ongoing financial hardships brought on by the COVID pandemic as well as the changes in unemploy-ment benefits that have come about recently NPCC wants to help in whatever ways we can using the benevolence fund you all have so generously given to If you or someone you know is need of financial assistance please feel free to reach out to the pastors (copastorsnpcovenantorg) or to one of our Deacon chairs Tim Johnson (tjohnson2northparkedu) or Joanna Sjoblom (jwestcuzgmailcom) Your request will be held in confidence and we will work to help in the ways that we can

Are you in need of assistance with errands or other small tasks Please feel free to reach out to either Pastor Libby or Pastor Jeff and they would be happy to get you the help you need

The wedding of Alyssa Anderson and Dave Holmes was a joyous occasion and we know not everyone who would have liked to attend was able If you would like to watch the wedding ceremony you may do so here Congratulations again to the happy couple

Continue Heartwalking the Neighborhood with us in 2021 Prayer is needed so very much in these difficult days so we have decided to continue heartwalking the neighbor-hood in the coming year We will include an im-age of the location to pray for each week in the hopes that you will pray for them as you walk or drive by or even as you sit in your living room See this weekrsquos location at right Thank you for praying for our neighborhood

The Hollywood North Park Community Association had a preliminary meeting on December 17 to solicit community input about redeveloping the block of Bryn Mawr between Kimball and Bernard (currently owned by NEIU) There will be a follow-up meeting on Thursday January 21 at 7 pm (via Zoom) This meeting is intended to create a sig-nificant opportunity for dialogue among mem-bers of the community and the University You can find details on how to participate at wwwhnpcaorg The BCC encourages you to com-plete this Community Survey by January 14 so the HNPCA can include your views in the discussion Prior to completing the survey you might find a review of any of the following December 17 meeting materials to be helpfulbull detailed minutes bull the presentation slides bull a video recording

The North Park Readers will meet on Tuesday January 26 at 7 pm via Zoom to discuss John Stein-beckrsquos short novel The Pearl In this retelling of an old Mexican folk tale a diver finds a magnificent pearl which he dreams will promise a better life for his impoverished family His dream blinds him to the greed and suspicions the pearl arouses in him and his neighbors leading to tragedy We invite you to join the Zoom conversation and if you are not currently on our email list you may contact Jan Olson at janiceolson65gmail to be added to the list

The first half of the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held virtually on Sunday January 31 following the online worship service Items on the agenda include 1 the approval of the budget for 2021 2 the presentation of the annual report for 2020 3 vote for approving the nominating committee

We welcome all people to begin or deepen their relationship with Christ through worship and study We invite all believers to fully participate in the life and ministry of our church as members leaders

and lay staff We celebrate the gifts and presence of diverse Christians among usmdashwhether those differences be race ethnicity age marital status sexual orientation gender identity ability

or socioeconomic status We are blessed by our diversity and are unified in Christ

Jeff Hunter Co-pastorjhunternpcovenantorg ext 525

Cody Taylor Youth Pastorctaylornpcovenantorg ext 535

Fran Fostey Bookkeeperoperationsnpcovenantorg ext 505

Ann-Marie O Frisk Church Administratorafrisknpcovenantorg ext 500

Libby Piotrowski Co-pastorlpiotrowskinpcovenantorg ext 515

Brian Ward Music Ministry CoordinatorOrganistbwardnpcovenantorg

Dominic German Chancel Choir Directordgermannpcovenantorg

Carol Olfelt Chancel Handbell Choir Directorcolfeltnpcovenantorg

Church Staff

To reach both Jeff and Libby please use copastorsnpcovenantorg or ext 510

Christian Schuetz Custodiancschuetznpcovenantorg

North Park Church Cooperative Preschool wwwnpcovenantorgnpccp bull (773) 463-0055 ext 520 bull preschoolnpcovenantorg

Rebecca Edwards Interim DirectorLyndsey Wellner Lead Teacher bull Jenny Glazier Assistant Teacher

The Friendship Center - Our Neighborhood Food Pantry 2711 West Lawrence Avenue Chicago Illinois 60625

wwwfriendshipcenterchicagoorg bull (773) 907-6338 bull npfcfriendshipcenterchicagoorg Ross Outten Director of Development

N o r t h P a r k C o v e n a n t C h u r c h5250 North Christiana Avenue bull Chic ago Illinois 60625npccnpcovenantorg bull (773) 463-0055 bull wwwnpcovenantorg

Missionaries We Support Paul and Sheryl Noren Congo

James and Rachel Ventress Alaska Eugenio and Pia Restrepo Latin America

Peter and Anna Kim East AsiaJohn and Letha Kerl Field Representatives for Europe