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Long before many of us arrived, generations of Christians prayed here, worshiped here, heard the Scriptures proclaimed here, gathered around the Lord’s Table, taught children, welcomed strangers, cared for neighbors, gave generously, and served faithfully. They also left us things we can see and touch. The walls, pews, windows, organ, classrooms, and countless other details of our church home bear witness to people who believed this congregation’s ministry mattered. In a very real sense, we are worshiping today because people before us believed there should be a church here tomorrow. But the building was never the greatest inheritance they left us. A Greater Inheritance Those who came before us did not ultimately labor so that future generations would inherit stone, wood, stained glass, or an institution bearing a familiar name. They sought to hand down something far more precious. They handed down the good news of Jesus Christ. They gave us a church in which Scripture could be read and proclaimed, Christ could be worshiped, prayers could be offered, the sacraments could be received, and Christian fellowship could take shape in ordinary life. Buildings matter because ministry happens in them. Traditions matter when they carry Biblical truth from one generation to another. Institutions matter when they serve the mission Christ has given his church. But none of these things is an end in itself. The greatest inheritance we received from those who came before us was Christ—known, loved, followed, and passed on. From Someone to Someone Paul gives Timothy a remarkable picture of this in 2 Timothy 2:2: “And what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.” Notice the generations contained in that one sentence: Paul Timothy faithful people others. Paul proclaimed the gospel to Timothy. Timothy was then charged to entrust it to faithful people, who in turn would teach others. The gospel itself does not change. But Christ ordinarily carries that unchanging gospel across generations through his people by his Word and Spirit. Someone taught us. Someone prayed for us. Someone opened the Bible with us. Someone answered our questions. Someone invited us to worship. Someone showed us, however imperfectly, what following Jesus looks like. Behind every Christian generation stands another generation that received the treasure of the gospel and, by God’s grace, handed it on. That is how we arrived here. And now it is our turn. This November, I will be preaching on 2 Timothy 2:2–7, and our Bible studies will give us another opportunity to open this passage together and consider what it means for Covenant-First. Paul gives Timothy three pictures—the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. The future of Christ’s church does not rest on our ability to preserve it. Christ builds and preserves his church. Our calling is to receive his grace faithfully and to participate in the work he gives us. Preservation Is Not the Same as Faithfulness A church can preserve many things: A building, traditions, programs, endowments, membership rolls, and memories. Those things can be valuable. They deserve wise stewardship. But it is possible to preserve all of them and still fail to pass on the thing for which they exist. So perhaps the most important question facing Covenant-First is not simply, can we preserve what we inherited? The deeper question is: Can we pass on what we inherited? That is a question of discipleship. The church is faithful to its inheritance not merely when it keeps something from the past, but when it equips people in the present to carry the gospel into the future. Why We Steward What We Have This gives Christian stewardship its proper purpose. We financially support this congregation, care for its building, sustain its worship, and build its ministries because we desire to see people worship Jesus Christ. Our resources exist for Christ and his worship. Generations before us supported this congregation because they wanted the gospel proclaimed here in their day, and they wanted that proclamation to continue after they were gone. We must want the same. This is where the more seasoned members of our congregation have a particularly important calling. Those who have received the ministry of Christ’s church across many years have also been given something precious to entrust to others. Christian maturity does not move us from ministry into the audience. It gives us more to hand on. Years of worship, prayer, service, suffering, joy, mistakes, grace, and perseverance are not merely private memories. They can become gifts to another generation. Our seasoned members are not simply recipients of Covenant-First’s ministry. They are ministers within this church too. They have people to encourage, younger Christians to know, wisdom to share, hospitality to offer, prayers to make, and a gospel inheritance to entrust to others. They should not merely receive the church's ministry and direction; they should help cast that ministry toward the future. This is part of what Paul describes in 2 Timothy: Receive and entrust. The building serves the congregation. The congregation serves Christ’s mission. Everything we have been given—our property, finances, time, gifts, relationships, experience, wisdom, and opportunities—is entrusted to us for that purpose. The Covenant Courier Covenant-First Presbyterian Church October 2026 Vol. 31, Issue 9 From Your Pastor – Rev. Dr. Dan Turis

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Rev. Dr. Turis led a devotional time based on his new Deacon Devotional (if you’ve not already done so, pick up a copy in the sanctuary) and included discussion on how the elders and deacons could work together to better serve the congregation. Discussion included working to better define the role of deacons at Covenant-First, both to guide the deacons and the Nominating Committee, as it works to nominate individuals to serve as deacons in future years. The joint meeting concluded with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, led by Rev. Dr. Turis. The Session then worked through a brief business agenda, which included celebrating the recent new members who had joined the church the previous day, celebrating the launch of the new campus ministry, and reviewing the Summer Program. Rev. Dr. Turis shared insights from a meeting he hosted with program volunteers, and Elder Heidenreich reported on his meeting with program leaders Nina Jackson and Darlene Nored, both of whom had previously indicated their intention to retire from working with the program after decades of service. The Session will consider future options for ministry in the West End and will select individuals to replace Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Nored on the West End Ministries Committee. The Session also voted to formally thank Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Nored for their faithful service to Christ through the summer program and to also send a note of thanks to the program director, Therese Chambers. The Session will next meet on October 12 for its regular meeting. Key topics will include follow up discussions regarding West End Ministry opportunities and the church’s budget—both the current year, which continues to be challenging, and plans for 2027. Please see me, Rev. Dr. Turis, or any elder with questions or concerns. Rob Heidenreich Clerk of Session What Will Covenant-First Hand On? Imagine Covenant-First 25 years from now. Or 50. Or even 100. Our greatest hope should not simply be that someone is still maintaining a building at 8th and Elm. Our hope should be that people are still gathering here to worship Jesus Christ. That children and adults are learning the Scriptures. That people who do not yet know Christ are hearing the gospel. That Christians are loving their neighbors and serving Cincinnati. That disciples are being made. And that those disciples are teaching another generation to do the same. Known, loved, followed, and passed on. If that is happening, then the faithfulness of previous generations is bearing fruit far beyond their lifetimes. And the faithfulness God works in us today may bear fruit long after ours. Stewards in the Middle We are not the beginning of Covenant-First’s story, and we pray that we will not be its end. More importantly, we are not the beginning or end of the story of Christ’s church. Christ is. For this season, something precious has been placed in our hands. All of it is a gift. All of it is stewardship. Eventually, what we’ve been entrusted with will be handed to someone else. The question is not whether we will leave something behind. We will. The question is what we will leave behind. We entered a church shaped by people we never knew. If the Lord tarries, one day people we will never know may enter a church shaped by us. They may never know our names. But may they know our Savior. May they receive from us: Jesus Christ—known, loved, followed, and passed on. Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Dan Turis Happenings at CFPC Weekly Activities Sundays – 9:15 AM Adult Bible Study Sundays – 10:30 AM Worship Wednesdays – 12 Noon – Brown Bag Bible Study Wednesdays – 7:30 PM – Evening Bible Study Saturdays – 7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Upcoming Events October 4, 11:45 PM – Bloom Baby Shower October 4, 3-6 PM – Blessing of the Animals at Washington Park and Elm Street Plaza Dog Parks October 8-11, 6-8 PM – BLINK October 17, 4 PM – Senior Singles Outing October 24 – Potluck and Movie Night October 25, 10:30 AM – Reformation Sunday October 25, Noon to 4 PM – Piatt Park Block Party Upcoming Birthdays October 2 Susan Ford 9 Darlene Page 11 Alan Melvin 19 Jack Weis 19 Jean Determan 30 Isla Crousey 30 Mike Millhaem 31 Liam York November 3 Eliana Dechter 8 Maria Bloom 12 Karen Libourel 14 Lisa Allgood 15 Barbara Lambing 15 Kristin York 16 Nancy Atkinson 16 Freia Graulich 24 Thomas Heidenreich 24 Debra Clemons Campus Ministry Update – Brandon Fine I can’t begin to tell you how welcomed, loved, and supported you all have made me feel the past two months. From the first time I walked in on that Sunday morning, I felt finally at home. I know without a doubt that this is the church God has been calling me to, all along. If that isn’t enough, what a blessing it was for me to stand up before the congregation and take my vows as I became an official member of Covenant-First. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you, my new brothers and sisters in Christ. I have been working hard to complete orientation and getting our new campus ministry up and going at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music. Wow, I am amazed at all of the opportunities we have to build into the lives of the future music leaders of the church and world. And…our wonderful choir director. Yolanda, graciously welcomed me into the choir to get my first taste of what talented choirs can do. What a great group of singers! I look forward every week, joining our voices together to worship God. Thanks to all who signed up to serve on the campus ministry team. I will be reaching out to you soon! If you would still like to join our efforts on campus, it is not to late. We will be meeting after service the on October 11 for a brief ten minute meeting to get to know each other, talk about opportunities to serve, and most important, pray for God to lead us. In His Grip, Brandon Fine Campus minister

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As we conclude our time in Isaiah, chapter 55 serves as a foundational Old Testament prophecy of the Gospel. It anticipates the New Testament through its universal invitation of grace, the establishment of a new everlasting covenant, and the embodiment of God’s Word. The Free Invitation to Grace Isaiah 55:1-2: Invites the "thirsty" to come to the waters, buy wine and milk "without money and without cost," and find true satisfaction. New Testament Fulfillment: This directly parallels Jesus’ offer of "living water" to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:10-14) and the ultimate invitation in the final book of the New Testament: “Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life” (Revelation 22:17). The "Everlasting Covenant" of David Isaiah 55:3-4: Declares that God will make an "everlasting covenant," specifically linking it to his "faithful love promised to David". New Testament Fulfillment: In the New Testament, Jesus is proclaimed as the ultimate "Son of David" who ushers in the "new covenant" in his blood (Luke 22:20). The author of Hebrews explicitly states that Jesus' resurrection secures this eternal covenant (Hebrews 13:20). Salvation for the Gentiles Isaiah 55:5: Prophesies that nations who do not know God will come "running" to the Messiah because he will be a witness and commander to the peoples. New Testament Fulfillment: This points directly to the New Testament mission of expanding salvation to the Gentiles. In Acts 13:34, the Apostle Paul directly quotes Isaiah's Davidic covenant promise to validate the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith. The Power and Person of "The Word" Isaiah 55:10-11: States that God’s Word will not "return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." New Testament Fulfillment: This serves as an Old Testament precursor to the opening of John's Gospel, where Jesus is identified as the living "Word" of God who became flesh to accomplish salvation for humanity (John 1:14). Elder Randy Page Welcome to our newest members – September 13 Jean Determan, Becky Bell, Linda Meier, Matt and Lauren Clinkenbeard, Brandon Fine, Nathan Underhill, Jake Taylor The Senior Singles of Covenant-First Church Outing October 17 From an article in the New York Times travel section: “A graveyard tour may not seem a place to begin a trip. But Cincinnati’s Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is not your average resting place. Recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful cemeteries. A visiting artist quipped, ‘Only a place with a heart and soul could make for its loved ones a more magnificent park than any which exist for the living.’ Spring Grove is just such a place.” So, what can you expect to see? Some of America’s most beautiful works of memorial art in the forms of grandiose obelisks, ornate columns, statuary by European artisans, stately mausoleums, an Egyptian pyramid sphinx and so much more. The motor tram accommodates 24 people. Bring your single friend or neighbor, but be sure you reserve a space for them. The tour tram cost is modest ($75 divided by the number of participants).The afternoon tour is from 4-5:30 p.m. with an optional dinner at Ruth’s Parkside Café in Northside, beginning at 6PM. Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum is located at 4521 Spring Gove Avenue. Take the Mitchell Avenue exit from I-75 to Spring Grove Avenue, turn left at the traffic light staying in the right hand lane. The Cemetery is at the corner of Spring Grove Avenue and Winton Road. Cross Winton Road, proceed a short distance to the main gate entrance. Upon entering turn right to the Visitor’s parking area and Spring Grove Customer Service Center. Our tram will be there for us. See Pat Beckman for questions and to make reservations.

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The first BLINK event took place in 2017, with our church featured, including different lighting displays highlighting the architecture. We want to take advantage of this opportunity by giving tours before and during the light shows. The sanctuary's environment will be influenced by the outdoor lighting, and this year, because of its intensity, we are not allowed to keep the sanctuary doors open. We will be giving tours for the sanctuary from 6 to 8 PM. We are asking for volunteers to usher those interested in seeing the inside of the sanctuary, through the courtyard into Metzger Hall and the sanctuary. Thank you to those who signed up in the Ministry Fair. If you’re interested and haven’t signed up yet, please see Rob or Genita Heidenreich. We will provide details, a volunteer schedule, and helpful materials, which will be distributed on Sunday, October 4. BLINK – 2017 Reformation Sunday October 25 – Worship at 10:30 AM Reformation Sunday is Sunday, October 25. We will have a special Sunday of Worship with festive music. As a special addition to this Sunday we will have original documents from Rev. James Kemper, who was the first ordained minister in the Ohio River Valley and the first minister for First Presbyterian Church. Thank you to Charlotte Goering for coordinating this with Hamilton County Parks/Sharon Woods Village. Piatt Park Block Party October 25, 10 AM to 4 PM On Sunday, October 25 the Downtown Resident’s Council will be hosting a block party in Piatt Park. We will open our doors after worship to invite block party attendees to tour the sanctuary, and we will offer light refreshments. If you are interested in welcoming our neighbors and leading these tours, contact Rob or Genita Heidenreich. It is with sadness we share of the death of Fritz Greulich. Fritz had been suffering with complications from Parkinson’s for several years. He was briefly hospitalized and had returned home for in-home hospice care. Fritz died at home on Monday, September 7. Funeral arrangements are not yet finalized. Continue to be in prayer for Freia and his entire family. Sympathy is extended to Randy and Darlene Page on the death of Darlene’s mother, Louise Walker. Louise died early Sunday, September 13 after a struggle with failing health. The funeral was held in her home town on Saturday, September 19. Keep Randy and Darlene in yours prayers during this difficult time. WITH DEEPEST Thank you to our volunteers who served at Matthew 25 Ministries Blake Sheard, Liam York, Brandon Fine, Jake Taylor, Sterling Wisniewski, Pastor Dan, Rob Heidenreich and Genita Heidenreich Thank you to our volunteers who helped paint poles through a 3CDC Project Jamie Jewell, Devon Bloom, Jake Taylor, Nancy Smith Karen Stine, Sophia Colclasure, Barbara Lambing Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10