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.

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Periodical Postage Paid At Scranton, PA

The Deacons are asking for your help in collecting items for Christmas in July at the Lackawanna County Prison. Ann Young (88 years young!) has been the coordinator of Project Re-Entry since 1971. Anna says “I have spent half of my life behind those bars. What a precious sentence by God to send me to the Lackawanna County Prison.” Ann is also happy to report that Rev. Don Hasselman and Mr. Ron Stock have started a class at the prison for men. Items requested: Toothpaste, socks, bar soap, greeting cards, loose leaf binder paper, #10 envelopes, shampoo (12.5 oz. VO5 or Suave ONLY), lots and lots of wrapped candy. Boxes for donations will be located at the Olive St. & Madison Ave. entrances. Donations need to be at the church by June 30th.

Project Re-Entry

Information ………………………2

Graduates …………….…………..3

Pentecost Offering ……………3

Camp/CE /Women …………..4

Tiny Tidbits/Book Swap….....5

Deacons ……………………..…….5

VBS/Flat Paul……….…..………..6

Music/Social Media …………..7

Labyrinth/Baseball.…....……..7

Project Re-Entry ….….…..……8

Inside this issue:

Volume XXXVIII,

Issue 11

May 28, 2019

DATES AHEAD Graduate Recognition June 2 Book Swap June 2 Take-Out Chicken Dinner June 2 Pentecost Sunday June 9 Women’s Picnic June 9 Father’s Day June 16 Church Picnic June 23

Covenant Presbyterian Church

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 A.M.

Fellowship Hour 11:30 A.M.

Holy Communion First Sunday

of each month

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.COVENANTSCRANTON.ORG

OUR MISSION

Sunday, June 23, 2019 Join us after worship for a

Potluck Picnic in the Park.

We will gather at Nay Aug Park at the Schimelpfenig Pavilion

(near the pool).

Looking for a fun, relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Come enjoy a picnic potluck at Nay Aug Park.

In addition to food and fellowship, the pool will be open.

Please RSVP to the church office and indicate what you will be

bringing. The church will provide the paper products.

June 6/2—Holy Communion, Graduate Recognition 6/2—Book Swap 6/2—Take-Out Chicken Dinner, after worship 6/4—Men’s Breakfast, 7:00 A.M. 6/5—Labyrinth available 6/6—Infant Care Board, 6:00 P.M. 6/9—Baptism, Handbells play 6/9—Women’s Picnic, after worship 6/11—Session, 7:00 P.M. 6/13—Women’s Circle, Lee Carr’s home, 6:00 P.M. 6/14—Infant Care Program Pre-K Graduation, 10:30 A.M. 6/16—Father’s Day, Youth choir singing, last day of Sunday School 6/23—Covenant Church Picnic, Nay Aug Park 6/30—Membership Committee, after worship 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.

LOST AND FOUND There are many dishes in the kitchen

and coats/ umbrellas in the ambulatory.

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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: floomer3@aol.com Phone Extension: 223

Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan, Associate Pastor of Christian Educa-tion & Family Ministry Cell: 609-670-2053 Email: mypastormartha@gmail.com Phone Extension: 222

Director of Music/Organist Dr. Timothy Smith Phone Extension: 227 Email: cpcmusic@frontier.com

Church Operations Manager Mrs. Lee Carr Cell: 570-241-3366 Email: leecarr.cpc@gmail.com Phone Extension: 224

Receptionist/Secretary Mrs. Patricia Ollendyke, Email: cpcpatti@epix.net Phone Extension: 221

Mr. Clarence Cobb, Sexton

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Email & Social Media

The Chancel Choir continues to offer beautiful music each Sunday in worship. Look forward the Chancel Handbell Choir ringing for us on June 9th . . . And we’ll hear from the Children’s Choir on Father’s Day, June 16th.

Covenant Public Concerts will take a break over the summer months with our final concert for 2019 coming on October 6th with the return of Jennifer Hoult, harp.

USHER & COMMUNION SCHEDULE

June 2nd—Team 5 Ken Pembridge, Frank Ciero, Roy Pauli, Michael Carr, Himran Aziz

June 9th—Team 1 Alice Goodall, Rich & Kate Hollenberg, Bob & Kathy Kintzer, Siemong Wang, Cody Brooks, Gregg Sandercock, Karen Fogley, Teresa Keller, Carol Winn, Pam Huddy

Quiet your mind . . . Restore your Spirit

The Labyrinth will be available on Wednesday June 5th, from 1—4:00 P.M. and 6:30—8:30 P.M.

All are welcome to walk, meditate, and pray.

Baseball Night with the Railriders August 2, 2019 ~ 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 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. A Friday night with fireworks after the game. Tickets need to be purchased by July 1st—to reserve your tickets, please speak with Pastor Martha. mypastormartha@gmail.com

Godly Play Children age 4 through 3rd grade are excused to Godly Play after the Children’s Sermon during worship. (Children in 4th—12th grade shall remain in worship). Godly Play will still meet throughout the summer months.

Sunday School Classes meet each Sunday at 9:30 A.M. on the third floor. All youth age 4 through 12th grade are invited to Sunday School. Age 4 through 2nd grade, and 3rd grade through 8th grade meet on the third floor of the church. Senior highs meet in the Schautz Memorial Chapel.

Adult Education Adult Education classes meet on Sunday morning at 9:30 A.M. in Room 8. Dr. Brian Kaschak will be leading the class in studying the book of James.

C-3 Youth Group Covenant Chosen Children or C3 is designed for 4th through 8th grade. The group will meet from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. on Sundays. This will give our young people an opportunity to attend the children’s choir from 12:00—12:30 P.M. before coming to group.

Monday School Looking for a small group adult bible study? Join us at Monday School! The group meets at 6:30 P.M. in the Covenant House and is currently studying the Book of Revelation and Psalms.

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CAMP LACKAWANNA Calling all campers!! Join us this summer at camp! Adventure, Wet-N-Wild, Sports, You & Me, Night Owls and MAD (Music, Art, Drama) are some of the camps offered. Ages range from 1st through 12th grade.

Although each camp has unique programming and experiences, all camps share a focus on developing your child's relationship with God. We do this throughout the day in every aspect of camp life. Some ways we do this are daily Bible study, evening vespers services, worship songs, cabin talks, and fun games and crafts that reinforce the day's theme. Our trained staff teach a non-denominational curriculum designed with the campers in mind. There is no better place for your camper to connect with God and have a blast doing it! Covenant Church offers scholarship assistance, please call the church office!

Registration for 2019 is open! Go to www.camplackawannafirst.com

Covenant Women’s Circle The next Women’s Circle meeting is planned for Thursday, June 13th, at 6:00 P.M. to be held at Mrs. Lee Carr’s home. Please RSVP to Mrs. Carr at the church office for dinner. Covenant Women’s Picnic Kathy & Bob Kintzer have invited Covenant Women to their cottage at Lake Ariel for a picnic on Sunday, June 9th following worship. Please bring a dish to share. Make a reservation with Patti Ollendyke or Norma Ciero 570-881-4459. Car pooling is suggested.

In our prayers: Craig & Bernadette Westbrook, Sr., Lois Behlke, Dan & Bonnie Welsch, Sally Kennedy, Lois Hein, Kathlyn Matthews, Jane Martin, Sally Wilchek, Richard Rushmore, Gail Wintermute, Roberta Tighe, Ken Dolph, Larry Sykes, Nancy Kohl, Dana & Donna Nelson, Ron Thomas Next Regular Deacons Meeting—Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 7:00 P.M.

Flower Delivery June 2nd: Genie Jones & JoAnn Cortazar June 9th: Karen Fogley

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Tiny Tidbits

Book Swap Sunday, June 2, 2019

Have you finished your books from our February book swap? Are you looking for a good book to read this summer? Save the date of Sunday June 2nd when we will have the next book swap following worship. Bring a book . . . Get a book … or two, or three! Come browse for a new one after worship in the Auditorium! Any questions, ask Pastor Martha.

Higher Education Scholarship Grants

If you or your child will be attending college in the fall and would like to apply for a Higher Education Grant from Covenant Church, please call Mrs. Lee Carr at the church office and give her your name. Applications were mailed to current school attendees.

Infant Care Program Pre-K Graduation

The Infant Care Program has four graduates this year! A brief graduation ceremony and party will take place on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. in the play yard.

Best of luck to our graduates as they move on to Kindergarten!

Providence United Presbyterian Church Fibers of the Earth Clothing Drive

Used Clothing Drive has been extended to the weekend of June 1st. The drop box will remain in place (parking lot) until after that weekend. Remember that in addition to used clothing, shoes, and handbags, all types of textiles such as sheets, rugs, drapes are accepted. Please put all items in plastic bags. Proceeds will benefit Breadbasket!

2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a gathering for high school age youth from the

Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church that occurs every three years. The 2019 event is July 16-20, 2019 at Purdue University. The theme for the 2019 event is “Here’s My Heart”. Triennium commissioning for Covenant Church youth

will take place during worship on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Attendees include KD Jordan and Ellie Jordan along with Pastor Martha.

Covenant Women

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Vacation Bible School

Meet Our Graduates

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Summer Adventures with Flat Paul

Last summer, many people took Flat Jesus with them on their summer adventure. We have photos of him having fun in Mexico and Moscow. We have photos of him relaxing with family and friends and touring the sights.

This summer as we prepare for our VBS adventures with Paul, you are invited to take Flat Paul with you. We don’t want you to miss your relationship with the church and with scripture.

Flat Paul helps all of us stay plugged into our 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 #FlatPaul. It will be fun to see his adventures this summer. You can pick up your Flat Jesus at church to take home and color.

American Sign Language Are you interested in learning ASL? We are beginning to gather a family friendly group on Sunday after worship to learn some basic signs. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Martha.

“O God, from my youth you have taught me,

and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.”

Psalm 71:17

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Pentecost Sunday

Across the United States and around the world, the Pentecost

Offering helps young people achieve their God-given

potential. Children at risk, ministries with youth and Young Adult Volunteers benefit from the Pentecost Offering. This

year, forty percent of the offering will be to support the

NEPA Youth Shelter located on Wyoming Avenue. Pray about

how you can support this offering. We can make a

difference in the lives of young people here and around the country! Offering envelopes

are in the church pews.

Calling All Graduates!

Join us for VBS! Monday August 5th—Thursday August 8th

5:15 P.M.—7:15 P.M.

This VBS experience is unlike anything you have experienced at church. We will be immersed in Bible-time culture, the reality of God’s love gains new meaning and relevance to everyday life.

While past it’s glory days, Athens was considered the center of

culture and intellectual thought when Paul arrived in the ancient city. Imagine what Paul had thought.

Paul had dedicated his life to sharing the truth about Jesus. But

consider his most recent experiences as he began his second missionary journey. Paul had a major disagreement with his friend Barnabas, and they parted ways. Then he and Silas were beaten and thrown in prison in the next town, Thessalonica.

Kids and adults will travel in small groups called Oikos. What’s an Oikos? Oikos is the Greek term for “household” or “family.” At Athens VBS, an Oikos will travel together and learn together. Together they will look for evidence of God in everyday life. As we prepare for VBS, we are looking for a variety of donations. Some items we are looking to be donated and some items we are looking to borrow for the week of VBS. Be sure to check at the church for a poster to sign-up to donate items.

Some items that we will need include: Markers, Glue Dots or masking tape, Pool noodles 9 ounce clear cups , Rope lights, Burlap or old looking bags 1” thick foam, Medium and large Cardboard boxes clear packing tape or duct tape

You can sign up for VBS at any time by letting Pastor Martha know and contact her with any questions.

Covenant Church will recognize graduates during worship on Sunday, June 2, 2019. If you are a church member graduating or have a child graduating—please call Patti Ollendyke at the church office ASAP!

Breonna Brittany Conklin Daughter of Rick Conklin () East Stroudsburg University BS in Rehabilitation & Human Services, Cum Laude

Breonna plans to further her education in Sign Language and will be taking courses to become a Sign Language interpreter. She also plans to receive her ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) certification. After her additional schooling she plans to seek employment working with people who are deaf/hard of hearing and with disabilities.

Madolyn Lily Emick Daughter of Timothy & Kimberly Emick

West Scranton High School Maddie stayed very busy while attending West

Scranton High School participating in Cross Country, Swim, Track & Field, Community Service Club, S.A.D.D. Club, Spanish Club,

Mentor Program, Art Club, Gifted Program, Drama Club, Student Council and National Honor

Society. She is among the top 10 in her graduating class—and plays piano! Maddie

plans to attend Grove City College to study Math with a concentration in Actuarial Science.

Marion Beddoe-Iobst Marywood University BA in English (4th degree) Marion plans to continue writing, maybe teaching . . . and learning. It’s never too late!