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Rev. Chris Weichman
“Room for All”
December 24, 2019
The Caring Church in the Heart of the City!
Our mission at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is:
To awaken all people to our need for a life-changing encounter
with the living Lord Jesus Christ,
and to encourage and equip each one to become His fully-devoted follower.
The Congregation, in ministry We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation
“Christmas Eve Candlelight Service”
Gathering Music Fantasia on Forest Green Lloyd Larson Covenant Bells Alleluia! O Praise Ye the Lord (Finale from Cantata No 142) JS Bach Brass & Organ
Welcome Rev. Chris Weichman
Prelude Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon
Soloist, Sophie Mintsiveris
Call to Worship (responsive) Karen Weichman
Let us go, in heart and mind, to see what has come to pass.
Let us go with the shepherds:
Let us go to find the Savior!
Let us go with the wise ones:
Let us go to find God’s promise, born for us!
Let us go with the poor and humble:
Let us go to find our King, born in a lowly manger.
Let us go with all the world, with all the peoples of the nations.
Come, let us worship; come, let us adore him:
Christ the Lord!
*Hymn #133 O Come All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles
Prayer Adoration (responsive) Karen Weichman Good Christian friends, rejoice!
Today your Lord comes
in love and power,
in grace and truth,
offering hope and peace.
Christ is born today! Alleluia!
This promised one,
mighty, though small,
is our hope, our strength, and our life.
Christ is born to save! Alleluia!
In hope, let us worship God. Alleluia! Amen.
Lighting of the Advent Candle Mary Jen Bussier
Anthem Star Carol John Rutter Covenant Choir,
Greater than the Sum & Children of FPCC
Guest Singers
Story Telling Rev. Chris Weichman
Special Music Ding Dong Merrily on High Cynthia Dobrinski
Covenant Bells
6:30 p.m. Candlelight Worship Service
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
~ Christmas Eve ~
L I S T E N I N G
G A T H E R I N G
P R A Y I N G
Scripture Reading Luke 1.46-53 Karen Weichman
Page 832, Pew Bible
Hymn #119 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn
Scripture Luke 2:1-20 Rev. Chris Weichman
Page 832, Pew Bible
Sermon “Room for All” Rev. Chris Weichman
Giving of Our Tithes & Offerings
Offertory Anthem ~ Holy Night, Silent Night arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
Covenant Choir & Guest Singers
The Light of Christmas
*Hymn Silent Night
*Hymn #134 Joy to the World Antioch
Covenant Bells, Brass, Choir & Congregation
*Benediction Rev. Chris Weichman
*Postlude Fanfare Nicolas Jacques Lemmens
*Please rise in body or spirit.
Liturgist: Karen Weichman
Sound Tech: Jason Irwin
R E S P O N D I N G
Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright,
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child!
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace! Sleep in heavenly peace!
Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from Heaven afar,
Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy Holy Face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth! Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth!
Silent Night, Holy Night Here at last, healing light
From the heavenly kingdom sent,
Abundant grace for our intent.
Jesus, salvation for all. Jesus, salvation for all.
F I R S T C O V E N A N T L I F E
It’s Never Too Late to Commit to the Church’s 2020 Budget… If you have not
indicated what you might be able to contribute, pledge cards are available &
can be submitted in the church office. Thank you!
We have two openings for Memorial Flowers or Mission Giving on January 12th
& February 2nd, 2020. If you would like to donate flowers for the Lectern in
memory or honor of a loved one, please call Mary Concoby at 864-0027.
The 7 DeSanctis Crèches are on display in the Community Gallery near the of-
fice. This year's is a replica of a Peruvian "retable". For Dr. Michael DeSanc-
tis, constructing a new crèche during the year is not just a hobby or an art.
Celebrating & sharing the hope & joy of "God with Us"--Emmanuel-- is his
passion. And it shows!
Our Neighbors’ Place… will return Jan. 2- 14. Please take tags from the giving
trees located at the “T” in the hallway & the parlor, then return the items to
the bin in the hall now – Jan. 1. Mark items requiring refrigeration with
“ONP” & place them in the refrigerator in the Knox Hall kitchen. Volunteers
are needed for all shifts. Please sign up with Dale Sweet to volunteer. Cloth-
ing items that are needed are men’s winter coats, men’s winter boots & men’s
jeans sizes 32 & 34. Your generosity helps those in need this season.
Meet MLK’s son ~ in Erie! Martin Luther King III will be in Erie on Saturday,
Jan. 11th as the featured speaker at the MLK Center’s annual dinner at the
Convention Center. Want to be part of a First Covenant table of diners?
Contact Seph Kumer at 814.566.0287 asap. Tickets are $50 with potential
partial sponsorship by the Mission Committee.
NEW: Prayers & Potato Soup in the Park! Yes, you read that right! If you
haven't heard, on February 9 there will be one worship service (11:00 a.m.)--
offsite--at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle. Similar to our summer "Prayer
& Pancakes" at Frontier Park, this special service will feature the Praise Band
& a soup and sandwich lunch. Bring a folding camp chair, dress in layers, &
come prepared to worship God in the beauty of winter. More details to come
from the Worship & Music and Fellowship Committees.
THANK YOU!
To all of the amazing musicians & choirs
that provide us with such beautiful music.
To all liturgists & sound techs
for their hard work & dedication
tonight & every week!
~ Christmas & New Year’s Schedule Changes ~
Church Office Closed ~ December 25th, 26th , 31st & January 1st
Faith Formation Classes Resume ~ Sunday, January 5th
Wednesday Connections Dinner Resume ~ January 8th
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Resumes ~ February 5th
M E M O R I A L F L O W E R S
The poinsettia at the Lectern is given to the glory of God & in
honor of Katie & Nolan Gray & Cody & Justin Concoby, grand-
children of Mary Concoby.
The poinsettia at the Pulpit is in memory of William G. Sesler,
from his loving family.
Thank you for your Poinsettia donations, designated to the Vicary Organ
Maintenance Fund. There are fewer poinsettias on display than donations provid-
ed. But, if you contributed to the fund, you are welcome to take one (while they
last). We ask that you please leave the two large poinsettias in place to be used
through the end of the year.
If you wish to contribute electronically,
please use this QR Code
or go to firstcovenanterie.org
(GIVE NOW button)
W E L C O M E T O W O R S H I P
Welcome to all, especially guests, newcomers to Erie & college students. Please
silence all electronic devices upon entering the Sanctuary & McBrier Chap-
el. Our ushers are available to assist you with large print bulletins & hym-
nals, systems for the hearing impaired & directions to the restrooms.
Families with young children: We always welcome children in worship. Activi-
ties are available in Archive Hall. Please return them at the end of wor-
ship. We have infant up to age 3 years childcare available during both Sunday
services in the Nursery, Room 109.
Would you like to hear today’s sermon again? Today’s & past sermons are
always available on our website www.firstcovenanterie.org
Interested in becoming a member of First Covenant? For information, please
contact Sheila Sweet at (814) 898-3417.
Have a phone, mailing address or email change? Would you like to receive our
monthly newsletter? Contact JoAnn Peters in the church office ~
[email protected] or 456.4243 x110.
Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which people with special gifts for caring can
put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus’ love & care to
those who most need it. If you know someone who is going through a diffi-
cult time, contact Leader Diane Ream, 814.899.6762. Our Stephen Minis-
ters are ready to provide focused, confidential, one-to-one Christian care ~
to help that person experience the healing power of Christ’s love.
T H E W E E K A H E A D
Saturday, December 28th
~ Office Closed ~
Sunday, December 29th
8:30 a.m. Worship ~ Sanctuary
9:15 a.m. Fellowship ~ Parlor
11:00 a.m. Worship ~ Sanctuary
12:00 p.m. Fellowship ~ Parlor
4:00 p.m. Sunday Supper ~ Knox Hall
Monday, December 30th ~ No Preschool ~
5:00 p.m. Private Party ~ Sr. Lounge
6:30 p.m. NA ~ Knox Hall
Tuesday, December 31st
~ New Year’s Eve ~
~ Office Closed ~
Wednesday, January 1st, 2020
~ New Year’s Day ~
~ Office Closed ~
Tuesday, December 24th ~ Christmas Eve ~
~ No Preschool ~
6:30 p.m. NA ~ Knox Hall
6:30 p.m. Candlelight Service
~ Sanctuary
Wednesday, December 25th
~ Christmas ~
~ Office Closed ~
Thursday, December 26th
~ Office Closed ~
5:30 p.m. Beach / Deeb Wedding
Rehearsal ~ Sanctuary
Friday, December 27th
5:30 p.m. Beach / Deeb Wedding
Rehearsal ~ Sanctuary
Sunday, December 29, 2019
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services ~ First Sunday after Christmas Day ~
Luke 1:46-55
“Mary’s Song”
Rev. Chris Weichman
AMS
When you wish to contact our Pastor, Rev. Chris Weichman,
he can be reached in the Church office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Tuesday through Friday, at 814-456-4243 ex.103
or anytime by email at [email protected]
Ian Headley, Weeknight Host Lisa Hiegel, Director, Covenant Preschool
Jackie K. Jones, Covenant Cook
Rachel Kennedy, Campus Minister Britney Knight, Director, Youth/Family Ministries
Luba Kovalchuk, Custodian
Seph Kumer, Director, Community Engagement Marsha MacKinnon, Webmaster
JoAnn Peters, Finance / Records Administration Anne Sauer, Administrative Assistant
John Scepura, Building & Maintenance Mechanic
Mary Schmidt, Weeknight Hostess Monty Service, Coordinator, Missional Music
Kevin Stevenson, Covenant Cook
Leslie Weber, Organist / Choirmaster Rev. Chris Weichman, Pastor/ Head of Staff
F P C C S T A F F
At the time this bulletin was printed,
the following individuals & families have graciously donated
towards the “Vicary Organ Maintenance Fund”...
Donor In Loving Memory of
Cathy & Jim Anderson .........................Our Parents ~ Jack & Lorma Steckroth
.................................................................................. Jim & Minerva Anderson
Robert W. Armes ................................................................ Sharon Ann Armes
Peter & Amanda Austin .............................................................. Ellie Prischak
............................................................................................... and Martha Roth
Carol & Jeff Beach ..........................................................................Our Parents
Pat Bieber ............................................................. Husband ~ Allen C. Bieber,
......................................................................... Parents ~ Irma & John Payerle,
............................................................... Grandparents ~ Irene & John Payerle
............................................................. and Grandparents ~ Irma & Nick Gere
Dave Briggs ..............................................................Mother ~ Edith A. Briggs
Jan Brydon ................................................................. James & Marion Brydon
The Campbell’s ...................................................................... Howard Lefever,
............................................................................................... Harold Campbell
........................................................................... and Sarah Campbell Knudsen
Robert W. Chambers ............................................. Mother ~ Jean D. Chambers
............................................................................ Father ~ Robert C. Chambers
Julie R. Copen ..................................................................Howard K. Copen Jr.
Don & Betty Cornman .................................................................... Our Parents
Tim & Bob Cross ................................................ Mr. & Mrs. M. Robert Cross
Diane Engelskirger-Firman ..................................................... John A. Firman
...................................................................... and Dr. & Mrs. Roland E. Miller
Bonnie W. Ginader ................................................................ Berndt A. Widell
.......................................................................................... and Helen E. Widell
Ginnie Hey ........................................ My Beloved Husband ~ John C. Hey Sr.
........................................................... and My Beloved Son ~ John C. Hey Jr.
Margery Kibler ............................................................ Charles E. Kibler, M.D.
George Klapthor……………………………………….. ..... Carlson Klapthor,
................................................................................................ Louise Klapthor
………………………………………………………… . and William Klapthor
Mike & Deb Loney .................................................... Bernie & Loretta Loney
.............................................................................................. and Karen Briggs
John & Linda Majewski ............................................. Linda’s Dad ~ Al Bieber
....................................................................................... and Our Grandparents
Tom R. Miller II M.D. ................................................................ Ruth P. Miller
Nancy Nardo ............................. Adeline Nardo, Guy Nardo and Tess Hopkins
Mary Lou Neithamer ............................................ Harold & Elizabeth Reslink,
......................................................................................... Calvin D. Neithamer
............................................................................................. and Sharon Armes
Susan & Dennis Packard………………………………...Dorothea J. Higgins,
........................................................................... Attorney William H. Higgins,
....................................................... Winifred Blass Burger, George T. Burger,
................................................................ Dorothy Koser Dick, Marshall Dick,
........................................... Phil Busche, Alice Merry Busche & Otto Busche,
............................................................................................. Joseph T. Higgins,
.......................................................................... Jesse Packard, Harold Packard
.......................................................................................... and Louise Klapthor
2019 Christmas Gift Giving
Donor In Honor of
Carol, James & Jennifer Amann……………Our Airman ~ Michael J. Amann
Cathy & Jim Anderson………………..Our Family ~ sisters, brother, children
………………………………………………………………..& grandchildren
Austin……………………………………………Neal Wurst & Steve Osborn
Peter & Amanda Austin…………………………………………Deb Midgley
Carol & Jeff Beach………………………………………..Jackie Kemp Jones
Dave Briggs……………………………………..Daughters ~ Deborah Loney
………………………………………………………………and Diane Sutton
Robert W. Chambers……………………………..Reverend Chris Weichman
Ginnie Hey……………………………………….My Sister ~ Helen Kraemer
Andrea & Jon Katz……………………………………Linda Althof & Family
Mike & Deb Loney ………………………………………………Dave Briggs
………………………………………………………………and Our Children
Ann, Steve, Austin Reichert & Families..…………………….Trudy Reichert
Jan Sesler………………………………………………….Jackie Kemp Jones
Andrew & Beth Spriegel……………Our Church Family ~ Merry Christmas!
Ron & Diane Sutton……………………………………………...Dave Briggs
…………………………………………………………….and Mary Concoby
Peter & Nancy van den Honert………………………Dorothy van den Honert
Donor In Loving Memory of
Sue Pease…………………………………………Mr. & Mrs. Doug Mentley
……………………………………………………………….Herbert Pease Jr.
…………………………………………………………………..Amy DeSane
Trudy, Ann, Steve, Austin Reichert & Families..……………….Bill Reichert
Jan Sesler …………………………………………………………Tom Sesler,
…………………………………………………………..Tom & Jan’s Parents
The Stoczynski Family……………………………..Howard & Jane Edwards,
……………………………………………………………..Gloria Stoczynski,
……………………………………………………. Bob & Mary Lou Zimmer
……………………………………………………………...and Lynn Finegan
Ron & Diane Sutton……………………………………………..Karen Briggs
The Tauber’s ……………………………………………………. Our Parents
Peter & Nancy van den Honert……………………………...John L. Sherwin,
…………………………………………………………...Marjorie E. Sherwin
…………………………………………………..and Leonard van den Honert
Chad & Amy Vilushis………Vilushis, Young & Swiderski Family Members
…………………………………………………………..~ Already in Heaven
2019 Christmas Gift Giving