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Inside this issue: Volume XXXVIII, Issue 20 November 26, 2019 DATES AHEAD Thanksgiving Nov. 28 Advent Workshop Dec. 1 Service & Soup Dec. 4 Breakfast w/Santa Dec. 7 Mitten Tree Dec. 8 Cookie Sale Dec. 8 Women’s Luncheon Dec. 11 Covenant Presbyterian Church Sunday School & Adult Ed. 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M. Holy Communion First Sunday of each month VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.COVENANTSCRANTON.ORG It’s About Christmas . . . Simply! Christmas is a holiday for families. Some holidays remember battles, some recall the anniversaries of famous events in history. Others remind us of the great leaders of our nation. But Christmas has become the day for families. Some Scrooge-like types complain that the holiday has lost its way today. Every once in a while you will hear someone suggest that is it time to “put Christ back into Christmas.” But when one looks deeply into the dynamics of Christmas, one finds an understanding about life and human relationships that is very near what theologians suggest God intended when He sent the Christ Child into our worldsimple, really! The theological language about Christmas uses words like incarnation and messiah and hope. These words mean rather simple ideas. The Incarnation suggests that the most cosmic event, the coming of God into the world, has taken place in the most simple and natural event imaginable, the birth of a child. The child is declared to be the Messiah, the messenger of the rule of God in human events. And the message is simple the message is hope, that even in the worst of times the best of things can happen to people to look for strength in one another. Unwrap the gift of Christmas from its theological language, and you have the family Christmas celebration. The family is the metaphor of God’s intention for the world. Bound each to the other by flesh and love, and nurtured in the hope that sustains its members through a crisis, the family is drawn together in this profoundly religious way. During the Adult Discussions at 9:30 A.M. each Sunday, we're discussing what the holiday might look like: "Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes.” Celebrate in events that draw us together as a family of faith at Covenant Church. Worship and enjoy food and fellowship on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 P.M. during Advent. Eat, drink, and enjoy the Nativity Story as the young people present "A Nursery Rhyme Christmas" pageant during our Christmas Celebration on December 15th at 5:00 P.M. Hold candles high as we softly sing Silent Night on Christmas Eve, either at 4:00 P.M. or 10:00 P.M. Pause during the four weeks of Advent to simply "be" . . . and reflect on the meaning of God's great gift in Jesus Christ. Blessings and Peace, Scott Information/Dates …………… 2 Advent Worship ………………..3 Advent Workshop ….……..…..4 Wednesday Worship …..….…4 Adult Education….……………..5 Christmas Party …..…………….5 Covenant Women ………….….6 Devotionals ………..……………..7 Joy Offering …………..………….7 Deacons Prayers ……………....7 Holiday Food Baskets.……..…8 The COVENANTER

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Inside this issue:

Volume XXXVIII,

Issue 20

November 26, 2019

DATES AHEAD

Thanksgiving Nov. 28 Advent Workshop Dec. 1 Service & Soup Dec. 4 Breakfast w/Santa Dec. 7 Mitten Tree Dec. 8 Cookie Sale Dec. 8 Women’s Luncheon Dec. 11

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Sunday School & Adult Ed. 9:30 A.M.

Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M.

Holy Communion First Sunday

of each month

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.COVENANTSCRANTON.ORG

It’s About Christmas . . . Simply!

Christmas is a holiday for families. Some holidays remember battles, some recall the anniversaries of famous events in history. Others remind us of the great leaders of our nation. But Christmas has become the day for families.

Some Scrooge-like types complain that the holiday has lost its way today. Every once in a while you will hear someone suggest that is it time to “put Christ back into Christmas.” But when one looks deeply into the dynamics of Christmas, one finds an understanding about life and human relationships that is very near what theologians suggest God intended when He sent the Christ Child into our world—simple, really!

The theological language about Christmas uses words like incarnation and messiah and hope. These words mean rather simple ideas. The Incarnation suggests that the most cosmic event, the coming of God into the world, has taken place in the most simple and natural event imaginable, the birth of a child. The child is declared to be the Messiah, the messenger of the rule of God in human events. And the message is simple – the message is hope, that even in the worst of times the best of things can happen to people to look for strength in one another.

Unwrap the gift of Christmas from its theological language, and you have the family Christmas celebration. The family is the metaphor of God’s intention for the world. Bound each to the other by flesh and love, and nurtured in the hope that sustains its members through a crisis, the family is drawn together in this profoundly religious way. During the Adult Discussions at 9:30 A.M. each Sunday, we're discussing what the holiday might look like: "Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes.” Celebrate in events that draw us together as a family of faith at Covenant Church. Worship and enjoy food and fellowship on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 P.M. during Advent. Eat, drink, and enjoy the Nativity Story as the young people present "A Nursery Rhyme Christmas" pageant during our Christmas Celebration on December 15th at 5:00 P.M. Hold candles high as we softly sing Silent Night on Christmas Eve, either at 4:00 P.M. or 10:00 P.M. Pause during the four weeks of Advent to simply "be" . . . and reflect on the meaning of God's great gift in Jesus Christ. Blessings and Peace,

Scott

Information/Dates …………… 2 Advent Worship ………………..3 Advent Workshop ….……..…..4 Wednesday Worship …..….…4 Adult Education….……………..5 Christmas Party …..…………….5 Covenant Women ………….….6 Devotionals ………..……………..7 Joy Offering …………..………….7 Deacons Prayers ……………....7 Holiday Food Baskets.……..…8

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November 11/28—Happy Thanksgiving! Church office will be closed Thursday and Friday for the holiday.

December 12/1—Holy Communion, Advent Workshop following worship 12/1—Choral Society Christmas Concert, 4:00 P.M. 12/4—Cookie Baking, 10:00 A.M. 12/4—Advent Service & Soup, 5:45 P.M. 12/4—Labyrinth with musical guest, 7:00 P.M. 12/5—Personnel, 5:00 P.M. 12/5—Infant Care Board, 6:00 P.M. 12/7—Breakfast with Santa, 9:00 A.M. 12/8—Mitten Tree, Cookie Sale 12/8—Children’s Choir, 12:00 P.M. 12/9—Communications Committee, 4:00 P.M. 12/10—Session, 7:00 P.M. 12/11—Covenant Women’s Christmas Luncheon, 12:00 P.M. 12/11—Advent Service & Soup, 5:45 P.M. 12/12—Worship & Music, 12:00 P.M. 12/12—McAuley House Christmas Party, 5:00 P.M. 12/13—Family Fun Fellowship, 6:00 P.M. 12/15—Ordination & Installation during worship 12/15—Covenant Church Christmas Party, 5:00 P.M.

Weekly Group Meetings held at Covenant *AA—every Monday and Saturday evening at 8:00 P.M. *Alanon—every Tuesday and Friday afternoon at 1:00 P.M. *Stamp Club meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

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Church Address: Covenant Presbyterian Church 550 Madison Ave. Scranton, PA 18510 Phone: 570-346-6400

Business Mailing Address: 816 Olive St. Scranton, PA 18510

Rev. Scott G. Loomer, Pastor Cell: 570-578-9424 Email: [email protected] Phone Extension: 223

Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan, Associate Pastor of Christian Education & Family Ministry Cell: 609-670-2053 Email: [email protected] Phone Extension: 222

Director of Music/Organist Dr. Timothy Smith Phone Extension: 227 Email: [email protected]

Church Operations Manager Mrs. Lee Carr Cell: 570-241-3366 Email: [email protected] Phone Extension: 224

Receptionist/Secretary Mrs. Patricia Ollendyke, Email: [email protected] Phone Extension: 221

Mr. Clarence Cobb, Sexton Church WiFi: username and password is cpcguest.

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As we approach Christmas each Advent in worship, we find it populated by the now-familiar characters in the Nativity story: Mary and Joseph; shepherds and angels. In the first weeks of Advent this year at Covenant we invite you to explore others in the Story not too prominently displayed (if at all) in your nativity sets. Let’s engage your imaginations and look at a few of the unlikelier people caught up in the Christmas tale.

Advent I, December 1, 2019 “A Christmas Miracle—Zechariah and Elizabeth” Malachi 3: 1-4; Psalm 122; Luke 1: 68-79 As the first week of Advent begins, we will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. The Chancel Choir will sing “E’en so Lord Jesus Quickly Come” by Paul Manz.

Advent II, December 8, 2019 “Room for Jesus—the Innkeeper” Micah 5: 2-4; Psalm 72: 1-7; Luke 2:7 The Chancel Choir will sing “Prepare the Way, O Zion” by Robert Lau. Children will help to decorate the Hilda Muller Memorial Mitten Tree during worship.

Prepare!

Advent III, December 15, 2019 “Time to Prepare for Christmas: All those Last Minute Things” Isaiah 35: 1-10; James 5: 7-10 The Chancel Choir will sing “Lo, How a rose e’er Blooming” by Michael Praetorius. Ordination and Installation of new officers will be held today during worship.

Advent IV, December 22, 2019 “A Time for Praise” Scripture, candles, poinsettias and beautiful music by our Chancel Choir and Chancel Handbell Choir. “Rest Merry, Rejoice!” arranged by Barbara Scheffter, handbells “And the Glory” from Messiah, G. F. Handel; “On This Day” by H. C. Stewart; “Mary’s Lullaby” by John Rutter; “’Round the Glory Manger” by Kay Lee Scott

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Advent Workshop Wednesday Worship

Sunday, December 1, 2019 Sawtelle Auditorium after Worship Lunch and Crafts for ALL ages! Covenant’s annual Advent Workshop will help you prepare for the birth of our Savior. We will have a variety of holiday crafts for people of all ages. Join us to gather for lunch and a time of fellowship.

Infant Care Program Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 7, 2019

9:00—11:00 A.M. Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, French

toast sticks, fruit, beverages . . . and milk & cookies with Santa!

Ticket Donation: $10.00 Adults $6.00 Children 10 & Under (2 & under free)

All proceeds benefit The Infant Care Program

Hilda Muller Memorial Mitten Tree Sunday, December 8, 2019 Hats, gloves, scarves, mittens! Bring in your donations and place them on the front pew. The children will be asked to help decorate the Mitten Tree during worship. All donation will be forwarded to the Thomas B. Hargrave Daycare Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Poinsettia Memorials Poinsettia plants will adorn our sanctuary on Sunday, December 22nd and Deacons will make deliveries to their Care Partners after worship. Memorials will be due to the church office no later than Sunday, December 15th. The cost of a plant is $10.00 but any donation is most appreciated. Envelopes are available in the pews. Covenant’s Youth Group (C3) will meet on two Sundays in December, the 8th and the 15th.

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Join us for Wednesday worship this Advent in the Schautz Memorial Chapel! Worship begins at 5:45 P.M. A soup supper will follow each service in the Covenant room. Dec. 4: Mary the mother of Jesus Luke 1.26-35/Luke 1.46-55 Guest artist: Andrea Wittchen, harp (Andrea will also play for the Labyrinth from 7:00—8:30 P.M.) Dec. 11: Joseph, the carpenter Matthew 1.18-25/Matthew 1.24-25 Guest artist: Tom Heinze, oboe Dec. 18: The shepherds, abiding in fields Luke 2.8-14/Luke 2. 15-20 Guest artist: Ed Wargo, flute

Q u i e t y o u r M i n d , R e s t o r e y o u r S p i r i t

Covenant Presbyterian Church invites you to walk with us

on a peaceful journey. Wednesday, December 4, 2019

1:00—4:00 P.M.

5:30—8:30 P.M. Harpist, Andrea Wittchen, will join

us at 7:00 P.M. as candles illumine our path as we begin the Advent

season.

December 11th and 18th 1:00—4:00 P.M. 5:30—8:30 P.M.

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Discussion & Study for Four Weeks of Advent

Covenant’s Christmas Party & Pageant

Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes An Advent Study By Cynthia M. Campbell Sunday mornings during Advent, 9:30 A.M. (Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) How might a house look for Christmas based on what each Gospel says about it? In Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes, beautiful illustrations from architect Kevin Burns re-imagine each of the four Gospels as a “house,” which the church visits at Christmas. In each section, Cynthia M. Campbell reflects on the distinctive perspective of the birth of Jesus or the incarnation offered by each Gospel. Suitable for individual or group study, Christmas in the Four Gospel Homes creatively re-imagines the season and inspires new and exciting reflection for Advent. If you haven’t signed up for the class, please know you are still welcome to attend. Books will be available.

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Rejoice!

Sunday, December 15, 2019, 5:00 P.M. Let’s celebrate the holidays with a Christmas dinner at church! Arrive at 4:30 P.M., and you can visit Santa in the Covenant Room. Dinner, carols, a pageant by our young people culminating with our traditional candle lighting will be sure to fill your hearts and minds with the Christmas spirit! We will be taking reservations. An insert will be available in the Sunday bulletin or you can call the church office to make your reservation. If you know that you will be bringing a little one to see Santa, please let Pastor Martha know in advance.

A Nursery Rhyme Christmas

HEAR YE – HEAR YE – HEAR YE! ALL COVENANT KIDS!!

Parents/Grandparents/Aunt/Uncles: We are starting to get ready for our Christmas Play and if you would like to sign up your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin, all are welcome to participate in our production. Sign up sheets will be available at Fellowship Hour, and if you have any questions, please contact Pam Huddy or Bruce Jordan.

Christmas with the Choral Society December 1, 2019, 4:00 P.M. Covenant Presbyterian Church Welcome the season with a song as all of our choirs join organist Dr. Timothy Smith for holiday selections, audience caroling, organ show pieces, and a holiday reception. We also collect new, unwrapped, non-violent toys and cash donations for the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves’ “Toys for Tots” program. choralsociety.net Arcadia Chorale Concert A European Christmas Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 P.M. St Luke's Episcopal Church 232 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18503 Arcadia Chorale Annual Messiah Sing-A-Long Sunday, December 22, 2019, 3:00 P.M. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 www.arcadiachorale.org

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Reminders

The Angel Tree will be available on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Pick a card from the tree in the rear of the sanctuary, give your name and the card number to the Deacon on duty and help to make Christmas a little brighter for area children. All gifts for Outreach (pajamas only) must be returned no later than December 8th.

Stewardship Please remember to return your estimate of giving cards to the church office as soon as possible.

If you did not receive a pledge card please call the church office or pick one up from any of the Welcome Tables.

Safety Net Safety Net is looking for donations of hats, gloves, scarves and coats for adult men and women. They are also in need of pasta sauce if you can grab an extra jar when you’re grocery shopping, they would appreciate it.

Covenant Women

Covenant Women’s Association Christmas Cookie Sale Cookie baking will take place on Wednesday, December 4th, at 10:00 A.M. Bakers welcome! The ladies also request a batch of YOUR favorite recipe delivered to the church by Saturday morning, December 7th. Cookies will be packed in one pound packages and will be for sale on Sunday, December 8th, for $7.00 each. (Helpers are welcome for packing, 1:00 P.M., Dec. 7th)

Covenant Women’s Christmas Luncheon Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 12:00 P.M. Lunch, carols, and a program by the Barbershop Quartet. Invite your mother, sister, aunt, friend . . . even you husband! Men are welcome to attend! The more the merrier! There is no charge, but donations towards the luncheon are welcome. The women also invite you to bring a pair of socks. Yes, socks! The socks will be donated to the NEPA Youth Shelter, so we’re looking for adult size sweat socks for boys and girls. Please call the church office with your lunch reservation by Friday, December 6th.

Zambian Challenge Remember our “Covenant Ladies for Zambian Ladies” challenge this past fall? Our final total collected was $1,067.00! That’s almost ninety Feminine Kits! Days for Girls founder and CEO wrote to thank us “for showing your commitment to support women and girls. We are grateful for your generous donation for the CCAP Zambia Enterprise. Together, we are empowering women and girls to be strong, confident leaders, and are transforming lives in a very tangible way. Thank you and I look forward to keeping in touch.” Thank You Covenant Ladies! You rose to the Challenge!

Quote of the Day I believe churches are meant for praising God. But so are 2 AM care rides, showers, coffee shops, the gym, conversations with friends, strangers, etc. Don’t let a building confine your faith because we will never change the world by just going to church, we need to be the church.

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The Christmas Joy Offering reflects that God is with us, through the

generous gifts that support church leaders among us—retired,

present and future—who have pointed us to God.

For those of us gathered together in Advent expectation, we know

that the only perfect gift ever given was the one we received in Jesus

Christ -- a perfect gift from a gracious God.

In Matthew’s Gospel, one of the names given to Jesus is Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." We know that in Jesus, we receive the perfect gift of God being with us.

What a powerful gift, a perfect gift, the gift of ... being with. Although

we cannot give the perfect gift, we can give generously to support and

be with our past, present and future leaders in their time of

promise and their time of need.

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Christmas Joy Offering What You Might Find Worthwhile Reading for Your Advent

(available through Amazon.com)

In “The Soul Felt Its Worth” you can explore a Different Christmas hymn or carol each day through the month of December. “The Light in the Latern” is a “hands-on” devotional experience, especially for families with children. With stories intended for reading aloud, you build an Advent “garden” - a simple one - with weekly additions of the Nativity story. With its enchanting themes of light and darkness, temptation and sin, forgiveness and hope - even an appearance by Father Christmas (not Santa) - C.W. Lewis’s ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’ naturally enhances the Advent season of reflection. On Covenant’s Welcome Tables, you will find two devotional booklets. “Let The Heavens Be Glad” by Henri Nouwen and “Wonders of His Love”, family devotions and activities for Advent by Amy Welborn. These devotionals will be available on December 1st.

USHER & COMMUNION SCHEDULE

Dec. 1—Team 1 Alice Goodall, Rich & Kate Hollenberg, Bob & Kathy Kintzer, Siemong Wang, Cody Brooks, Gregg Sandercock, Karen Fogley, Carol Winn, Pam Huddy Dec. 8—Team 2 Sara & Matt Scott, Rick & Chris Wagner, Emily Maher, Marilyn Griffiths, Rufus Holmes, JoAnn Cortazar Communion December—Team 2, Alice Goodall

Our Sympathies The sympathy of the congregation is extended to Mrs. Valerie Lalli and her children, Jessica and Jason Cortese on the passing of their father, Mr. Robert Cortese.

Memorials contributions have been received in memory of Mr. Gary Glover.

In our prayers: Craig & Bernadette Westbrook, Sr., Lois Behlke, Dan & Bonnie Welsch, Sally Kennedy, Lois Hein, Kathlyn Matthews, Jane Martin, Richard Rushmore, Gail Wintermute, Roberta Tighe, Ken Dolph, Larry Sykes, Nancy Kohl, Dana & Donna Nelson, Ken Pembridge, Rufus Holmes and Bruce Jordan.

Advent Devotionals

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To be an instrument for God’s transformation of individuals and

society by Welcoming all who come our way; Seeking those who have not come;

Teaching the message of Christ’s love in word and deed;

Expressing gratitude to God through stewardship and worship;

and Caring and Praying for those in need of emotional and spiritual

support, direct service or partners in their struggle for justice both

locally and throughout the world.

The Covenanter (USPS 680-460) is published bi-weekly except the months of July and August by: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton, PA 18510-2497 Phone: 570-346-6400 Subscription price: $10.00 Postmaster: please send address changes to the above address.

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Deacon Holiday Baskets OUR MISSION Each Christmas the Deacons provide holiday food baskets for friends and families of Covenant Church who may need a little extra help at Christmas as well as needy families through the Outreach program (formerly EOTC). The Deacons would like to ask for YOUR help in providing non-perishable food items to help fill the baskets. If you can provide any of the following items please email or call Patti Ollendyke at the church office. Items need to arrive at the church the week of December 8th. # ___ cans of corn # ___ cans of green beans # ___ cans of cranberry sauce # ___ cans of fruit cocktail # ___ cans of tuna fish # ___ cans of baked beans # ___ boxes of Mac & Cheese # ___ cans of pasta sauce # ___ boxes of pasta # ___ packages of rice

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If you would like to place poinsettias in the sanctuary in memory and/or in honor of someone, fill out this insert and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office with your contribution towards the cost of the poinsettias.

(Plants are $10.00 but any donation helps to offset the cost of the plants.)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS DECEMBER 15, 2019 DEACONS WILL BE DELIVERING THE POINSETTIAS AFTER WORSHIP ON

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22nd.

Name of person(s) in whose memory you are giving the poinsettia: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of person(s) in whose honor you are giving the poinsettia: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

Donor name as you wish it to appear in the bulletin: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

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