As always we appreciate your input.  If you have any questions or ideas please call us:  Sharon Botteri, Carol Stawski or Caroline Trueman at 609-989-8282.  Have a safe and happy summer!  
  

    Over the years a woodworking shop was established and maintained by Shel and fellow woodworkers in the basement of the church.  The shop was outfitted with tools and supplies that they needed to produce the many items seen at Oktoberfest.  The space still exists but the shop does not.  We are trying to work out a new process to move forward with the woodworking table.  We would also like to change the name of the table to Shel’s Workbench in honor of Shel Wagner.  

    During this transition and in order to accomplish this goal, we are looking for anyone that would be interested in producing a woodcraft item and donating it to the woodworking table.  The idea for this year, at least, is to take a decentralized approach.  Instead of a group meeting together, we could work in our own homes, with others, or alone as time permits us to do so.  

     We have some ideas for projects and could probably get more from various woodworking supply catalogs.  We also know that there are talented people in our church family who have more ideas for woodcraft projects.  These projects could include such items as: bird houses, bird feeders, candle lanterns, flower window boxes, toaster tongs, cutting boards, coffee mug racks, wooden toys, baby cradles, children’s stools/chairs . . .you get the idea.  We are going to try to coordinate the projects so that we don’t all produce the same items, like everyone showing up for a picnic with potato salad.  

    If you would like to participate by producing a craft item, brainstorming ideas for projects, helping to work out a process to continue to move forward or simply have questions, please call Dave Tregurtha or Russ Peters at 609-989-8282  
  

    Speaking of donations, the Pantry needs two-quart freezable containers for the sauces.  

    We continue to need volunteers for the security, the parking lot, and elevator attendees and clean up personnel.  There continue to be opportunities for Children's Games.  This is an area that can be a llot of fun if you enjoy children and would like to include them in the festivities intheir own special way!  Please call 609-989-8282 if you would like more information.  
  

    Thanks to Regina Piermatti who has purchased the many interior directional signs over doors and hallways to make our building more accessible and user friendly.  Regina has also given new outdoor signs that will be placed on the two corners of our property and a newly revised lighted sign for the church announcements.  The signs are given in loving memory of her husband Matthew.  

    Much thanks to Lee Weber who continues to donate one or two days a week to the church as he paints the interior wood work in our lobby area.  He has volunteered to continue painting the interior walls as the church beautification committee selects the paint.  

    A thank you to the memorial committee who have begun the chapel renovation with the purchase of two new brass chandeliers in loving memory of Henry Reiner.  A new brass chandelier has been purchased to be installed in the lobby in loving memory of Al Dransfield, in the balcony in loving memory of Elsie Voorhees, in the narthex in loving memory of Joan Wright and Myrtle Nixon, and in the balcony stairwell in loving memory of Hilda Tregurtha.  These memorial gifts will all be dedicated at a future service of worship after all the renovation work and memorial gifts have been purchased.  

    A thank you to Sherry Ryan who served so well as our church treasurer for the past year and a half.  Sherry had to give up the work because of the increasing demands of her growing family.  Thanks Sherry for all you did.  

    Thanks to George McClain, not only for his ongoing volunteer maintenance of our lawn, but also for the recent purchase of a new snow blower  George brought for the specific purpose of maintaining the snow removal of our walks and parking lot this winter.  Thanks for your commitment, George.  

    Thanks goes to Dave Tregurtha who made and installed the new bulletin board in the wall in Fellowship Hall.  The board is being well used to communicate the news and information about Covenant members and our church life.  
  

    Thanks to:  Christopher Aldridge, Gregory Aldridge, James Danner, Al Drake, Bill Glazebrook, Bud Hildebrand, Casey Holcombe, Marion Holcombe, Kathy Jamhoury, Kathleen & Stephan Konopka, Patrick McMullen, Edie Multop, Cathie & Dave Osborn, Regina Piermatti, Jane Politi, Barbara Pollison, Carol & Dave Pollison, Catherine Providence, Sherry & Lory Ryan, Carl Stawski, Ann & Dave Tregurtha, Tom Wallace, Shawn Warman, Bev & Lee Weber.  
                              -- Conrad  
   

To my family at Covenant:  

   Thank you for all your prayers and cards during my mother’s illness and passing.  You are truly my extended family.  Thank you again.  
                              -- Sue Powell  

   To all my many friends that sent me beautiful cards; to the Prayer Group that said prayers for me; to Rev. Smith who took the time to visit me and comfort me; and for all the beautiful flowers that were sent from the church, I thank each and every one of you.  May God bless all of you, including my family that was there for me.    
                            -- Betty Schnerr  

Dear Members of Covenant Presbyterian Church,  

  Thank you again for the opportunity to work with your congregation.  I will be reminded of your warmth whenever I curl up under my Covenant blanket.  Thank you for the gift.  You have been a blessing to me and I pray God will continue to bless you all.  
                            -- Susan  
  

Evelyn Tilden Patten  

    EvelynTilden Patten, a member of Covenant Church, died at manor Care Health Services in yardley at the age of 100.  Our Christian sympathy is extended to her step-daughter, Patricia Hoge of Greenville, Delaware; her nephew, and other loved ones.  

    Evelyn was born inDetroit, Michigan, and was a long-time Trenton area resident.  She became president of the Patten machine and Foundry Corporation following the death in 1970 of her husband Wilbert Howe Patten, and retired in 1993.  The Rev. R. Winn, Covenant's pastor emeritus, officiated at a family service.  

L. Alice Apple  

    Our Christian sympathy is extended to Bob and Patricia Thorward and their children and grandchildren on the death of Bob's mother. L. Alice Apple, at the age of 84.  Our Christian sympathy is also extended to her husband, Edward W. Apple, and to other loved ones.  Mrs. Apple was born in newark and lived in Ewing Township for 45 years.