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format("woff"); } @font-face { font-family: Lora-Regular_5i_bv-eb7c75ba-_1; src: url("userFiles/a/1/4/3/0/1/4/4/pmH1EcXRaw4U4XAivoPv8L/fonts/Lora-Regular_5i_bv-eb7c75ba-_1.woff?_cbt=1783985363") format("woff"); } A Promise We Share Dear Covenant-First Presbyterian Church family, Most of the Christian life unfolds in the everyday moments. Not in dramatic scenes or with grand fanfare. It happens on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, in hospital rooms and nursery hallways, in hymns sung through tired voices, in children learning faith one lesson at a time, in elders praying over loved ones, in deacons noticing needs, in bread and cup, font and pulpit, Scripture and silence. The church is not just an idea; it is a vibrant community. It is this community—Covenant-First Presbyterian Church—that God has lovingly gathered, sustained, corrected, comforted, and sent out. We are not simply customers of religious programs. We are not just visitors passing through a sacred space. We are members of Christ’s body, united by grace, called to worship God, love one another, teach the faith, care for the vulnerable, welcome strangers, and share witness to Jesus Christ in our city. Last November, many in our congregation made a heartfelt financial pledge to support Covenant-First’s mission. That pledge was more than just a line on paper; it was a faith-filled promise. It was a joyful declaration: “Lord, all that we have comes from you. Help us joyfully give a portion back for your kingdom’s work.” Now, we invite our church family to prayerfully follow through on those pledges. From a practical standpoint, we are in a season of need. The ministries we cherish—from worship and preaching to pastoral care, children’s and youth programs, missions, mercy, music, and building care—rely on the faithful generosity of God’s people. Budgets can seem impersonal—columns, numbers, bills, deadlines, line items. But behind every figure are real lives: a child learning to pray; a family comforted; a sermon prepared with love; a missionary supported; a warm, welcoming space for our gatherings; a neighbor helped; a tired believer reminded that Christ is enough. That is why giving matters. We give because God has first given himself to us in Jesus Christ. We give because “the earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof” (Psalm 24:1). We give because the gospel must be proclaimed across generations. We give because the church is everyone’s shared mission. We give because our resources reflect our discipleship, making our faith visible. The Apostle Paul writes, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). Christian giving should be heartfelt and joyful, not driven by guilt or pressure. But grace also calls us to be responsible, using what God has entrusted to us wisely and generously, for his glory and others’ good. Some households may need to adjust their pledges due to changing circumstances. That’s understandable. Some may be encouraged to renew their commitment. Others might feel called to give beyond their pledge right now to support the church’s needs. Please prayerfully consider this before the Lord. Covenant-First, this is a shared journey. Our vows, baptisms, hymns, Word, mercy, and table all belong to us together. Giving is part of our worship—one joyful, quiet way of saying yes to the God who has said yes to us in Christ. Let us move forward with faithfulness, gratitude, and hope. Not with anxiety. Not with hesitation. Not as a mere effort to keep an institution alive. But as a covenant community, trusting the Lord, honoring our promises, and offering back to him what we have received, first of all. Sincerely, Rev. Dr. Dan Turis The Covenant Courier Covenant-First Presbyterian Church July 2026 Vol. 31, Issue 6 From our pastor – Rev. Dr. Dan Turis Summer Bible Seminar Mark your calendar for our Summer Bible Seminar: Friday evening, July 24, 7 to 9:30 PM and Saturday, July 25, 10 AM to 12:30 PM. This year, our guest speaker is Dr. Edith M. Humphrey, one of Pastor Dan’s professors from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. This is a program you won’t want to miss. Invite your family and friends to join us! Dr. Humphrey is a respected New Testament scholar and biblical theologian whose work helps the church read Scripture with both scholarly care and spiritual attentiveness. She was the William F. Orr Professor Emerita of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where she served from 2002 until her retirement in 2021. She earned her Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christian Origins from McGill University and continues to write and teach. Dr. Humphrey’s visit to Covenant-First is generously funded by the Presbytery of Cincinnati. Questions? See Pastor Dan. Save-the-date – David and Carlene Heath David and Carlene Heath will be with us on Sunday, August 9. Make sure to be with us to hear about the great work the Heath’s are doing with Wycliffe Translators in Nigeria. Watch for more details on their visit and ways to connect with them in future Sunday bulletins.

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The meeting began with a conversation with Kerry Duke/Elder, Knox Presbyterian Church, who serves as Covenant-First’s liaison from the Presbytery Commission on Ministry. Elder Duke reviewed his role and the work of the Commission and answered a few questions from elders. He emphasized that he and the Commission are eager to assist however needed. The Session’s business meeting included a detailed review of the year-to-date income and expenses for the church; through May, actual giving/income was significantly below projections. The elders agreed to send a letter with this update to all members and agreed to review the budget again at the July meeting—and will make decisions then on needed budget reductions if the shortfall continues. Reductions could include deferring needed building maintenance and reducing the number of choral scholars. The Session discussed various other topics including leadership for the Adult Sunday School Class; updates from the on-going Summer Program; and plans for Fellowship Time during the summer months. The meeting also included a review of a new devotional Dr. Turis created, particularly for eventual use by the deacons. He asked the elders to use the devotional during the coming month as the group will discuss it at the July meeting. The Session will next meet on July 13 and then will not meet again until September; the elders will not meet in August due to vacations. If you have questions or concerns—including any questions about the church’s financial situation as detailed in the letter to members—see me, Dr. Turis, or any elder. Rob Heidenreich Clerk of Session Thoughts on Isaiah 55 My sermon preparation for June 28, brought me to this passage in Isaiah. I was already culling down my material to fit the allotted time, but wanted to share some of the spiritual nuggets as Isaiah relays God’s message. Isaiah 55 extends an invitation to: The exiled nation of Judah: The historical context targets God's chosen people, who were enduring the harsh aftermath of the Babylonian exile. Spiritually thirsty individuals: He addresses this message to "everyone who thirsts" and those "who have no money". This is a universal invitation to anyone feeling spiritually empty, broken and unable to "earn" their salvation. We are reminded that: God offers us the unearned gift of grace. His thoughts are higher than our own. His Word will always accomplish its purpose. We are called to feast on his goodness and walk in his peace. More on this passage in the coming months. Elder Randy Page Upcoming Birthdays Senior Singles Outing – Thursday, July 16 at 6 PM The July Senior Singles dinner is Thursday July 16 at 6 PM at Oriental Wok, 317 Buttermilk Pike, Ft. Mitchell, KY. RSVP by noon on July 15 to Pat Beckman. July 2 Kathy Ross 10 Jennifer Maxwell 19 Eli Maxwell August 1 Pat Durst 2 Leslie Turis 2 Pat Beckman 3 Linda Meier 5 Tracy Kramer 8 Becky Ewing 15 Dan Turis 20 Sonja Vernon 23 Devon Bloom 24 Nancy Hobstetter 24 Nina Jackson 31 Margaret Heidenreich Save-the-date! BLINK 2026 Our church building has once again this year been selected as a site for BLINK! Three different artists have created projection mapping images that will be projected onto the building’s façade, each lasting about three minutes long. Each night of BLINK, the projections will cycle through all three images, and then repeat over and over, throughout each evening. BLINK 2026 is October 8- 11, from 7 PM to 11 PM nightly. Watch for more details coming soon. BLINK has attracted over two million visitors to downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine during each of the prior festivals! Brady Block Party – Sunday, June 21 Red’s Outing – Saturday, June 13 Weekly Activities Sunday – 9:15 AM Adult Bible Study Sundays – 10:30 AM Worship Saturdays – 7:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Upcoming Events July 5 – Sunday Sundae in the Courtyard July 24/25 – Summer Bible Seminar Happenings at CFPC Note: Wednesday Bible studies are on break and will resume on August 12.