Worship Attendance

Sunday, June 17, 2018—73

Yearly Average—134

Last Year’s Average—120

C h u r ch S t a f f

Rev. Scott G. Loomer

Pastor floomer3@aol.com

570-578-9424

Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan

Associate Pastor mypastormartha

@gmail.com 609-670-2053

Dr. Timothy Smith Organist, Director of Music

cpcmusic@frontier.com

Mrs. Lee Carr Church Operations Mgr. leecarr.cpc@gmail.com

Mrs. Patricia Ollendyke

Receptionist/Secretary cpcpatti@epix.net

Mrs. Sandra Seamans

Sexton

Mr. Clarence “Mick” Cobb

Sexton

Phone: 570-346-6400 WWW.COVENANTSCRANTON.ORG

Covenant Presbyterian Church 550 Madison Ave.

Scranton, PA 18510

Business Mailing Address: 816 Olive St.

Scranton, PA 18510

This Week at Covenant:

The church office will be closed on Wednesday,

July 4, 2018. *Membership Committee will meet on Sunday, 7/8, after worship.

Next Week:

*Infant Care Board, Thursday, 6/12, 6:00 P.M.

Today’s Ushers: Team 1

Alice Goodall, Rich & Catharine Hollenberg,

Bob & Kathy Kintzer, Siemong Wang, Cody Brooks, Gregg Sandercock, Karen Fogley, Ken

Pembridge, Teresa Keller, Carol Winn, Pam Huddy.

July 8th—Team 2

Sara & Matt Scott, Emily Maher, Rick & Chris Wagner, Marilyn Griffiths, Rufus Holmes, JoAnn Cortazar

Covenant Presbyterian Church’s website

address has changed and has been redesigned!

Check it out at: covenantscranton.org

You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @cpcscranton

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA

6th Sunday after Pentecost July 1, 2018

Children are invited to remain throughout the service of worship. However, nursery & childcare are available, please ask an usher.

As you arrive in worship and find a place in a pew, please use the following prayer

to center your thoughts and spirit. As the Prelude begins, quiet your voice and soul. With music and prayer let us move from ‘getting to church’ to ‘being the church’

as we worship together. God of the sojourners, we ask your presence with us on our journey through life.

Help us to be faithful to your ways of love and grace. Keep us from helpless despair.

Give us the power to make your love known. With your courage in our hearts, we will walk the Jerusalem road together. Amen.

GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

Prelude Andantino Franz Schubert

Andante Cantabile Sergei Rachmaninoff

Call to Worship Leader: On this day, we gather with thanksgiving in our hearts.

People: For God’s love is ever constant in our lives.

Leader: On this day, we would talk of all that is ours.

People: Grace upon grace has been poured into our lives.

Leader: On this day, we would speak of what we believe.

People: We will sing glad songs for all that God has done.

Prayer of Invocation

*Hymn No. 562 Eternal Father, Strong to Save Melita

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession

You set boundaries for us, Holy God, yet we continue to cross over them

into sin. Believing we are wiser than you, we are amazed that you would

question our actions and lives. We have heard your words of faithfulness, and

forgotten every one of them. We have seen your dreams for us, and turned them

into nightmares. Challenging us to carry one another's burdens, we complain

about how heavy and uncomfortable they are.

Monday July 22nd through

Thursday July 26th

5:15 P.M.—7:15 P.M.

Dinner included

Shipwrecked - Rescued by Jesus

As we prepare for VBS, we are looking for a variety of donations. Some items to be donated and some items we are looking to borrow for the week of VBS. Any

questions, please contact Pastor Martha.

VBS Donation List VBS Borrow List

Cellophane Lanterns Loofahs Paddle

Burlap Bags Life Preserver Green corrugated paper Life Jacket

Rope Nautical items Coffee filters Net Egg cartons Wooden Crates

Insulating spray foam sealant Chenille pipe cleaners

Small party lanterns

Bookbags for Students

Plans are already underway to prepare students for back to school in the fall. We

will distribute Bookbags to ALL children of our church on Sunday, August 26, 2018

during worship.

You can help by donating items to stuff the Bookbags and help our youth get a good start to their new school year. School supply donations will be accepted through

Sunday, August 19th. If you cannot be present that day you can stop by the church office to pick up your book bag!

Pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, pencil boxes, crayons, file folders, rulers, scissors

(blunt ended for children), etc.

Summer Adventures with Flat Jesus

You may have heard of Flat Stanley, based on a children’s book character. Flat

Stanley travels the world seeing the sights trying to make the best of his altered state of being flat. This summer, we don’t want you to miss your relationship with the church and with Jesus. You are invited to take Flat Jesus with you this summer.

We have four different styles of Flat Jesus, so stop by the church and pick one up.

Flat Jesus helps children stay plugged into their faith throughout the summer months—giving families a unique opportunity to continually engage in their faith

development all summer long! Take a picture and tag on social media #FlatJesus. It will be fun to see the adventures this summer. You an pick up your Flat Jesus at church to take home and color.

Nursery Workers Needed

Covenant Church is searching for Child Care workers for our

Sunday Nursery. This is a paid position and interested persons

must have all child care clearances performed. Please contact

Mrs. Lee Carr or Pastor Martha at the church office with questions.

Baseball Night with the Railriders

August 15, 2018 ~ 7:05 P.M.

Sponsored by the Presbytery of Lackawanna. Tickets are $11.00 (Parking $5.00 per car paid at the field.) The Railriders will be

playing the Indianapolis Indians. Tickets need to be purchased by July 1st—to

reserve your tickets, please speak with Pastor Martha.

mypastormartha@gmail.com

Project Re-Entry

The Deacons are asking for your help in collecting items for Christmas in July at the Lackawanna County Prison. Only a few specific items are needed this year:

Toothpaste, Bar Soap and Shampoo (specifically VO5 shampoo or Suave in clear

bottles). Boxes for donations are located at the Olive St. & Madison Ave.

entrances. Donations need to be at the church by July 2nd.

Book Swap—Sunday, July 22, 2018

Bring a book—Get a book … or two, or three! No fee! Drop your books off in the Covenant Room before worship—then come browse for a new one after worship! Any questions, ask Pastor Martha.

Forgive us, Searching God, and clothe us with your gifts of compassion,

humility, patience, and hope. Then, dressed us as your grateful people, may we

go forth to live as sisters and brothers of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. . . Silent Confession . . . Amen.

Response No. 572 “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us” Kyrie

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us.

Lord, have mercy upon us.

Assurance of Pardon and Grace

Leader: Who is in a position to condemn?

People: Only Christ

Leader: Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ prays for us.

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia, Amen.

*Response of Praise Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

World without end. Amen, Amen.

Welcome, Joys & Concerns

GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED

Prayer for Illumination

Old Testament Lesson II Samuel 1:1, 17-27 NRSV

After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag.

David intoned this lamentation over Saul and his son Jonathan. (He ordered that

The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; it is written in the Book of Jashar.) He said: Your glory, O Israel, lies slain upon your high places! How the

mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon; or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, the daughters of the uncircumcised will exult. You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you, nor

bounteous fields! For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, anointed with oil no more. From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty,

the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, nor the sword of Saul return empty. Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely! In life and in death they were not divided; they were

swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. O daughters of Israel, weep over

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Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain

upon your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; greatly beloved were you to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. How

the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished! The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

*Sharing the Peace of Christ You are invited to greet one another saying,

‘The peace of Christ be with you…and also with you’

*Hymn No. 210 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past St. Anne (Prayer concern cards will be collected during the hymn.)

Gospel Lesson Mark 5: 21-43 NRSV

When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named

Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she

may be made well, and live.”

So he went with him. And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years. She

had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, “If I but touch his

clothes, I will be made well.” Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. Immediately aware that power had gone

forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my clothes?” And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing in on you; how

can you say, ‘Who touched me?’” He looked all around to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your

faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”

While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house to say, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?” But overhearing what they

said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James.

When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion,

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We’re glad you have joined us for worship this Sunday! If you are a visitor or guest, let us know of your presence by filling out

one of the Welcome envelopes located in each pew to receive The Covenanter, (newsletter) filled with the church’s activities,

Large print bulletins and hymnals are available, please ask an usher. Childcare is available during worship.

Children’s Worship Bags are located in the basket in the front

of the sanctuary. Please return bags to the basket after worship.

The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God

and in Celebration of the 242nd Birthday of The United States of America. By Roy & Vee Pauli

Participating in Worship Today

Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan, Associate Pastor of Christian Education & Family Ministry

Nina Kouznetsov, Guest Organist Dr. Bruce Sherbine, Liturgist

Summer Kidz Time

Godly Play will be available for all students ages 4 through 6th grade

beginning today through July 29th, Mrs. Lee Carr will be happy to gather with children before the start of worship each

Sunday on the third floor. Children will meet for the entire hour of worship time.

Summer Fundraiser for The Infant Care Program

July 31, 2018

Fratelli's Pizza & Pasta House will donate twenty

percent of your bill to The Infant Care Program! This offer is good for both eat-in AND take-out so be sure to share with your friends from work and family.

Hope to see you there! Fratelli’s is open 11:00 A.M.—10:00 P.M.

GOOD MORNING!

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;

and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

GO IN GOD’S NAME

*Hymn No. 561 My Country, ‘Tis of Thee America

*Charge & Benediction

*Postlude Finale from the Organ Concerto in F Josef Rheinberger

*Those who are able, please stand NRSV—New Revised Standard Version of the Bible

Summer Sermon Series Join us for a worship series which begins next Sunday, July 8th, as we celebrate some of the

names that Jesus gave himself—those beginning with the words “I am.” Jesus identified himself with the holy name of God, the name that God gave to Moses when he set them free

from slavery. He is “I Am”, the God who saves and sets people free!

Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” He identifies himself with the God of Israel, who set his people free from slavery in Egypt. Next Sunday we join together to worship

Jesus the Savior, who sets us free from our slavery to sin.

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people weeping and wailing loudly. When he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they

laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the

hand and said to her, “Talitha cum,” which means, “Little girl, get up!” And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age).

At this they were overcome with amazement. He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

GOD’S WORD REVEALED

Sermon “In the Midst of Grief” Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Song Without Words ‘Duet’ Felix Mendelssohn

Words of Invitation and Institution

The Sacrament of Holy Communion (All baptized Christians are invited to celebrate Communion. All who have examined their heart and come in faith including children, when under the

supervision of a parent or other teacher of the faith, are invited to participate in this holy sacrament.)

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving The peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Bread Broken (Please receive as served, remembering that we come to Christ individually)

Cup Shared (Please hold and receive together when directed by the pastor, remembering we are also a part of the united community of faith)

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