The name “Holy Covenant” is packed with meaning. Covenant means “promise.” The
ancient biblical word indicates both relationship and commitment. Covenant means, “You can count on me.”  The word  "holy" means sacred, set apart for God’s purpose. Thus, to declare ourselves a Holy Covenant is to proclaim that we are committed to one another for God’s good purpose. 

As the people of Holy Covenant have dreamed, prayed, and engaged in holy conversation, we have discerned that God wants us to renew our covenant to be a church committed to radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity.

One major step in this renewal is the rebuilding of our church facilities. It was never the intent of those faithful who built Holy Covenant from the ground up, that its buildings be allowed to deteriorate. Yet over time, because of limited resources and a dramatic increase of building use, we are faced with this very problem.  As a result of our holy conversation the members of Holy Covenant have concluded that it's time to restore our facilities in preparation for the next 30 years of ministry.

Renewing our Covenant is the title of our campaign to raise $600,000 to rebuild our church. When we are finished, we will have the equivalent of three new buildings. This newsletter describes our shared vision and commitment to be the church God is calling us to be. In the next few weeks, I invite you to join my family, our campaign leaders and the church family in praying for God’s guidance in your three-year pledge — over and above your regular giving — as a way to connect your faith and values to the mission of our church.

I know that Holy Covenant United Methodist Church is a blessing in your life, as it is in mine. I pray for a deepened understanding of Jesus’ command to share our blessings with others and celebrate the joy that comes in responding.

Shalom,
Don Lee