Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Dover PA · 2017-06-18 · 6:30 Property Improvement...
Transcript of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Dover PA · 2017-06-18 · 6:30 Property Improvement...
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran
Church Of Dover PA Building On 500 Years of Lutheran Heritage
The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor
June 18, 2017
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WELCOME TO CALVARY “The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God!”
Thank you for worshipping with us today. You are always welcome at Calvary!
The Second Sunday After Pentecost - June 18, 2017 God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.
Moses tells the Israelites that they are called to be a priestly kingdom and a holy people. Jesus sends out the disciples as laborers into the harvest. In baptism we too are anointed for ministry,
sharing God’s compassion with our needy world. From the Lord’s table, we go forth to proclaim the good news, to heal the sick, and to share our bread with the hungry.
Commemorations for this week…
Onesimos Nesib, translator, evangelist, died 1931 Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Onesimos was born in Ethiopia. Captured and taken as a slave to Eritrea, he was there freed by Swedish missionaries. He translated the Bible into his native Oromo and returned to preach there. John the Baptist Saturday, June 24, 2017 John said, "[Jesus] must increase, but I must decrease." And so his birth is celebrated half a year before Jesus', just as the daylight in the northern hemisphere begins to wane. Jesus honored John as being the greatest prophet. The Sanctuary is a place of reverence and worship to honor our Lord. Please...do not bring beverages or food into the Sanctuary, however you may have these items in the other areas of the church. 2017 Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Lists are on the bulletin board in the 1st floor hallway. Please sign up today before your “special” dates are no longer available! One of our members, Charlotte Escobar is in end stages of kidney failure & in need of a kidney transplant. if you are aware of anyone who can help, please contact Dawn Temple at Pinnacle Health System 717-213-3908.
HAVE. YOU. VOTED. FOR. YOUR. FAVORITE. ROBOT. YET??? MY. FRIENDS. ARE. WAITING. IN.
THE. SOCIAL. HALL. FOR. YOUR. VOTES. TODAY. IS. THE. LAST. DATE. TO.
VOTE.
MY FRIENDS ACCEPT COIN, CASH, CHECKS OR GIANT/WEIS/LOWES GIFT CARDS.
ALL. PROCEEDS. WILL. BENEFIT. VBS 2017 EXPENSES.
AND. I. AM. WAITING. PATIENTLY. FOR. YOU.
TO. GIVE. YOUR. REGISTRATION. AND. MEAL.
RESERVATION. PAPERS. TO. ME. MS. DIANE.
WANTS. TO. GET. SUPPLIES. ORDERED.
REGISTER. ASAP!
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News and Notes Sunday, 8:30 AM, Traditional Worship
Sunday School for All Ages will resume in Sept.
Sunday, 11:00 AM, Contemporary Worship
Music Rehearsals will resume in September
Sunday, June 18...Father’s Day...New Members Exodus 19:2-8a, Psalm 100, Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:9[9-23] Monday, June 19 Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45, Joshua 1:1-11, 1Thessalonians 3:1-5 6:30 Property Improvement Committee, Room 1 7:00 Move It Monday, Social Hall OrangeMite Rehearsal, Room 4 Tuesday, June 20 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, Ezekiel 39:7-8, 21-29, Romans 8:26-27 8:30-4:30 WIC, Social Hall OrangeMite Rehearsal, Room 4 6:30 PM Fellowship Committee, Social Hall Wednesday, June 21 Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45, Proverbs 4:10-27, Luke 6:12-19 5:30 PM Girl Scouts, Room 8 7:00 PM Wiggle It Wednesday, Social Hall OrangeMite Rehearsal, Room 4 Thursday, June 22 Psalm 68:7-10[11-15]16-18, Jeremiah 18:12-17, Hebrews 2:5-9 Friday, June 23 Psalm 68:7-10[11-15]16-18, Jeremiah 18:18-23, Acts 5:17-26 Synod & Calvary Offices Closed Saturday, June 24 Psalm 68:7-10[11-15]16-18, Jeremiah 20:1-6, Luke 11:53-12:3 Sunday, June 25 Jeremiah 20:7-13, Psalm 68:7-10[11-15]16-18, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39
Attendance: June 4 64 Traditional 45 Contemporary June 11 29-Calvary/ Cluster Worship & Picnic June 18 Traditional Contemporary June 25 Traditional Contemporary
Parents With Infants/Toddlers: If children become restless during worship, you may take them to the Narthex Area (behind the glass windows at the rear of the Sanctuary) and allow them to move around. There are changing tables in most restrooms.
2017 VBS Check out the donation board in the first floor hallway. VBS Music CD’s are available at a cost of $5.00 each from Diane, Aaron or Deanna. To register visit www.calvarylutherandover.org and follow the link
or pick up a form in the 1st floor hallway next to the Robot with the blue light.
Today at the 11:00 Worship Service we are honored to welcome
into the Family of Calvary Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Dover PA
ANGELA DAWN HAGARMAN PAUL ANTHONY HAGARMAN
HAILEY DAWN TRIMMER BLAINE ARTHUR TRIMMER
Prayers for SSG Michelle Bourgeois and her family.
She is leaving for a one year deployment to South
Korea and her family will not be able to travel with
her. Michelle is the granddaughter of Carolyn and Irv
Baumgardner. The Social Ministry Committee will meet Monday, June 26 at 6:30 PM at Calvary. Mark your calendars if you are interested in making Calvary a leader in helping those in need in our community and the world. Contact Ann Bridge if you have any questions.
Outreach Projects: Covered Heads/Happy Hearts!!! Please donate all sizes of hats for the Rescue Mis-sion. Thank you! Marcia Feehan Attention Puzzle Fans...Enjoy putting together puzzles? Want to try a puzzle exchange? If you want to join in, grab a puzzle or two and bring them to Room #8 in church and see what’s there. This is going to be on the honor system (no sign in or out). Anyone with extra puzzles they care to donate to exchange, bring them in and place on marked shelves. Any questions, contact Dave Quickel. Thank you and happy puzzling!
Weis and Giant Gift Cards: If you make purchases at Weis and/or Giant, pick up gift cards here on Sunday mornings and help support this significant Calvary fund raiser! They are available in the social hall prior to both worship services and during coffee fellowship time. Questions may be directed to Sharon Spangler. Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of elec-tronic giving. which allows you to make donations on a scheduled, automatic basis. It is convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our church. How to get started: To set up electronic donations, simply complete an authorization form located in the narthex and return to the treasurer.
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8:30 June 18
11:00 June 18
Worship Volunteer:
8:30 June 25
11:00 June 25
Willow Smith Nena Menard Acolyte Gavin Wells Nash Menard
Jeff & Elaine Byers
Mary Markle Altar Guild Roberta Downs Dodie Menard
Marlene Zech Zita Smith
Deb Harlacher Faye Miller
Greeters Shirley Gross Carl Gross
David Quickel Janet Quickel
Carl Gross Brad Brosius Lay Reader Donna Keefer Caitlyn Laird
Don Dusich Noah Dusich
Bob Snelbecker
Jason Gross Janice Oaster
Offering Tellers Ben Myers Karen Myers
Christina Moore
Deb Harlacher Janice Oaster
Lauren Hoffheins Alyssa Girouard LeeAnn Marsden
Karena Strain
Angie Hagerman Bob Snelbecker Stefanie Crone Ludwig Kardos
Ushers Lindsey Markle Wes Bridge Carl Gross Janine Paff
Heather Callaghan Abby Miller Kenny Laird Caitlyn Laird
Jason Gross Heather Callaghan Worship Assistant Ann Bridge Dodie Menard
June 18 Worship Volunteer: June 25
Shirley & Jim Hackenberger
Bulletin Folder Caitlyn Laird
Menard Family, Steph Hake
Coffee Fellowship Marsden Family Kelsey Kraft
Jane English Communion Elements
Carolyn Baumgardner
Linda Alley, LeeAnn Marsden
Gift Card Table Laird Family
June 70+ Birthdays 10 Grace Goodwin 11 June May 14 Rickey Cox 20 Eileen Fadely June Anniversaries 5 Charles & Katherine Ryan 7 Kim & Chris Harlacher 12 Lee & Charlotte Snyder 15 Dean & Deanna Laird 20 Blair & Jane English 20 Dan & Angela Small 23 Gus & Jeanne Gerstle 24 Gary & Deb Smith 27 Carl & Shirley Gross
The SPECIAL OFFERING for JUNE will benefit CALVARY QUILTERS
Altar Flower Sponsors June 18—In Honor of Tanner & Adelyn Crone’s Birthdays, Love Mom and Bell June 25—In Honor of Samantha Schrum’ s Birthday by Deb Harlacher
Bulletin Sponsors June 18—In Honor of Our Anniversary, Jane & Blair English June 25—Sponsorship Available
New Hope News… toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, body soap, toothpaste, deodorant, dish detergent, cleaning supplies, size 4&5 diapers, baby wipes….complete list on bulletin board! Just put items in the shopping cart in our hall way! We thank Bob White for being our New Hope Representative and for taking the basket items to the food bank!
We are very thankful
for all of the
Men of Calvary
and wish you a
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Our Church Family: Brian Alley
Jan & Pastor Ambrose
Kim Anderson
Mary & Dick Bair
Irv Baumgardner
Doris Beitzel
Russ Blank §
Mike Busser
Rickey Cox§
Althea Crone §
Leroy Crone
Shirley & Wayne Crone
Floyd Drawbaugh
Miriam Ehrhart
Jane English
Charlotte Escobar
Scott Evans
Marcia Feehan
Bob Fickes
Kenny Gentzler
Nancy Little
Gloria Markle
Don Marsden
Janice Oaster
Cheryl Reese
John & Pat Rodgers
Owen Ryan
Donna Senft§
Ruth Smeltzer
Zita Smith
Lee & Charlotte Snyder
Bob Webb
Helen Weigel §
Dick Wigfield
Marlene Zech
Barbara & Clair Zinn
Rev. John Woods, (Our Pastor)
Aaron Laird, (Our Youth Director)
Bishop James Dunlop (Lower Susquehanna Synod)
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton (ELCA)
Derrick Matthews &
Family (Missionary) § Shut-In
From the Community:
John Allen
Mark & Kay Allen
Jamie Arbaugh
Kathy Arnold
Timothy Bair
Steve Barkdoll
Sandy Bear
Janet Becker
Sarah Black
Glen Brosius
Jake Calhoun
Kori Chronister
Mary Ann Coard
Jayden Coval
Marie Crawford
Sheila Crist
Louella Deardorff
Bob Dentler
Natalie Dentler
Richard Dressler
Rita Erney
Jacinda Frigm
Christine Geisleman
Jillian Gurski
Gloria Haldeman
Kathi Hartzell
Jean & Armand Hebert
Rita Heilmann
Reed Henderson
Ashlie Hilbert
Ethan Hollifield
Raylene Hutchings
Joann Kauffman
Pastor Gregory Lindsey
Laura Little Livingston
Brooklyn Loucks
Thomas Luchka
Travis Luchka
Mary Kessler
Pat Mc Evoy
Bernard Marine
Michael Martin
Donald Miller
Dulcie Mishkin
Nancy Moser
Harold Mummert
Helen Nogel
Pastor Amy Northridge
The Oaster Family
Susan Paup
Gabriel Plymire
David Pottle
Barbara Poulin
Kandis T. Prato
Kevin T. Prato
Don &Shirley Reed
John Rockafello
Dean Saylor
Taiven Schopf
Kim Shelley
Kathy Shoff
Mary Jo Simmons
Lee Snelbecker
Bill Stamm
Pastor Kathy Swords
Cindy Syvertson
Kathy Tolbert
Brad Trimmer
Grace Trimmer§
Michelle Weber
Dorothy Wolk
Zoe-friend of Barb Zinn
New Hope Ministries
Military:
SSGMichelle Bourgeois
PFC Jefferson P. Miller
CPT Seth Reed
Military Deployed
If you know of any changes
that need to be made to this list
please contact
Pastor Woods at 891-5503.
requests for our Friends...
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Calvary Youth Group Open to People in Grades 5-12
Join in anytime and bring a friend! Youth Director: Aaron Laird 717-577-9594
[email protected] Facebook.com/calvarydoveryouth Instagram - calvarydoveryouth Twitter - @CalvaryDvrYouth
Please consider signing up to help serve during Coffee Fellowship or help sell Giant & Weis Gift Cards. And, don’t forget to buy them-you can get groceries, postage stamps, gas with your gift cards!
Good News: we get a little bit more FREE use of SimplyCircle so ...
If you would like to know about/be involved/be first to know about youth events go to www.simplycircle.com and sign up. Invite code is SM97KH
CURRENT COLLECTIONS…
please place items ON THE BOOKSHELF outside the youth room: Tabs from aluminum cans for the Ronald McDonald House!!
We are honored to be able to give a gift to each of the men of Calvary this morning!
Students in need of VOLUNTEER HOURS...please check in with Aaron or Diane!
Thanks to God & our Calvary Family for EVERYTHING!
Noah Dusich graduated from Central High School on May 26 and will attend Virginia Tech to major
in Architecture.
David Gbogboade graduated from Dallastown Area High School and will attend York College to
obtain a Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Tanner Markle graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and is looking
forward to obtaining a teaching job close to home and spending time with friends and family.
Chris Woods graduated from Dover High School and will attend Penn State Mont Alto
to study for a career as a Physical Therapy Assistant..
Emma Woods graduated from Dover High
School and will attend Saint Joseph’s University for Actuarial Science.
Miranda Snelbecker, granddaughter of Bob & Becky, grad-uated from Bermudian Springs High school and will pursue
a nursing career.
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The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. ELW is the red hymnal. WOV in the blue hymnal. Projected is on the Screen behind the Altar.
Please sign the red attendance books as they come to you and pass them on. *Designates please stand if you are able.
Greeting, Announcements & Sharing of Joys & Concerns … Pastor
Prelude … “How Deep Is The Father’s Love For Us” … Arr. By Carol Tornquist
*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation Let us confess our sins in the presence of God. Most merciful God,
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love. Amen. Trusting God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another. Eternal God our creator, in you we live and move and have our being. Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires. By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us. In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we still were sinners; and for his sake, God
☩ forgives you all your sins. Amen.
*Gathering Hymn … “In Christ Called To Baptize ” … ELW Hymn # 575
*Apostolic Greeting… Pastor with Congregational Response The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
*Kyrie … ELW Page 147 *Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response Let us pray… God of compassion, you have opened the way for us and brought us to yourself. Pour your love into our hearts, that, overflowing with joy, we may freely share the
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blessings of your realm and faithfully proclaim the good news of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Special Music … “God And God Alone” … Phill McHugh … Jennifer McCleary, Soloist First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response
Exodus 19:2-8a A reading from Exodus.
At Sinai God assured Israel, “You shall be my treasured possession,” and commissioned them to serve as mediating priests for the nations. The people commit themselves
completely to God’s will. 2[The Israelites] had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain.3Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.” 7So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8aThe people all answered as one: “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.”
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm … Lay Reader with Congregational Responses … Psalm 100
RE: We are God’s people and the sheep of God’s pasture. (Ps. 100:3)
1Make a joyful noise to the Lord, | all you lands! 2Serve the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence | with a song. 3Know that the Lord is God, our maker to whom | we belong; we are God’s people and the sheep | of God’s pasture. R 4Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving and the | courts with praise; give thanks and bless God’s | holy name. 5Good indeed is the Lord, whose steadfast love is | everlasting, whose faithfulness endures from | age to age. R
Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response
Romans 5:1-8 A reading from Romans.
We are no longer God’s enemies but have peace with God, because we were brought into a right relationship with God through Christ’s death. A tested character has been forged for us which
empowers endurance in the midst of suffering and hope for final salvation.
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1Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. 6For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
*Gospel Acclamation … “Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go? … ELW Page 151
*The Gospel … Pastor with Congregational Response
Matthew 9:35--10:8 [9-23] The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord. The mission of Jesus’ followers is to continue the mission of Jesus himself. Here, he instructs his first
disciples how they might proclaim the gospel through their words and deeds.
35Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” 10:1Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. [9Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, 10no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for laborers deserve their food. 11Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. 12As you enter the house, greet it. 13If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. 15Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. 16“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and
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innocent as doves. 17Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; 18and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. 19When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; 20for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; 22and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly I tell you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.”]
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Children’s Message… Pastor After the Children’s Message, if someone has signed up lead the program,
Children are invited to participate in “Children's Church”. Children will return to their families in time to commune with them.
*Hymn of the Day … “Lord, You Give The Great Commission”… ELW Hymn # 579 Sermon … Pastor The Apostles’ Creed … In Unison … ELW Page #105 *The Prayers … Worship Assistant, Congregation Responses, Pastor Called together in the Spirit’s embrace, let us pray for the mending of God’s world.
Steadfast God, you send your church as laborers into your harvest. Heal our divisions and unite us in mission. Make us one at your table. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Faithful Creator, protect your earth and breathe life into its future. Stir our hearts to compassion, that we become healers for the sake of your whole creation as it is made new. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Holy One, you desire peace for all nations. Give rulers and citizens wisdom in the use of power, that wars may cease and all who suffer exile, hunger, and terror find safe haven. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Compassionate One, you have brought us to yourself. Stay near to all who suffer broken hearts, fearful spirits, and disruptive illness (especially). Bring healing and hope to your people. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Abba, Father, your love for your children is boundless. Bless all who father among us and all who yearn for a protective father. Grant wisdom, patience, and good humor. Thank you for those who have shown us fatherly care. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Living Lord, all who live and all who die belong to you. Thank you for all whose lives have witnessed to your glory (especially). Comfort all who mourn. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
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All these things, and whatever else you see that we need, we entrust to your care through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Sharing the Peace… Pastor with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
Offering… Received by the Ushers Offertory Hymn … “ God, Who Stretched The Spangled Heavens”… ELW Hymn #771 *Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison *Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Let is pray...Merciful God, you open wide your hand and satisfy the need of every living thing. You have set this feast before us. Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to embrace it. Open our lives to live it. We pray this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
*The Great Thanksgiving… Pastor with Congregational Responses 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 our thanks and praise.
*Proper Preface… Pastor It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: *Sanctus… “Holy, Holy, Holy…” … In Unison … ELW Page 153
*Eucharistic Prayer… Pastor
*The Lord’s Prayer… In Unison 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
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*Invitation to Communion… Pastor
Come let us eat, for now the feast is spread. Our Lord’s body let us take together.
Communion…
Gluten free communion wafers are available. If you require this product, please make sure an usher is aware of this.
All are welcome at the table of the Lord. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing. If you prefer to receive communion at your seat, please notify an usher.
Lamb Of God … “Lamb of God…” … ELW Page 154
Communion Hymn … “ This Is My Father’s World ” … ELW Hymn # 824
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen.
*Post Communion Prayer….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Jesus Christ, host of this meal, you have given us not only this bread and cup, but your very self, that we may feast on your great love. Filled again by these signs of your grace, may we hunger for your reign of justice, may we thirst for your way of peace, for you are Lord forevermore. Amen.
*Blessing….Pastor with Congregational Response May God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine, grant
you the gifts of faith and hope. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.
*Sending Hymn…“ Praise To The Lord, The Almighty ” … ELW Hymn #858 *Dismissal….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Go in peace. The Spirit sends us forth to serve. Thanks be to God.
Postlude … “ Praise Him With Pipes” … B. Logan
“Worship has ended, now OUR Service begins!”
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CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA
Thanking God for Our Musicians...
Adult Choir Jennifer McCleary-Conductor Suzanne Tilley-Accompanist Soprano Charlotte Clark, Shirley Crone, Tammy Klunk, Mary Markle, Jenni Melhorn
Tenor Brian Alley, Gus Gerstle, Tim McCleary, Dave Mummert, Bill Rodgers
Alto Zina Compton, Roberta Downs, Jeanne Gerstle, Donna Keefer, Faye Miller
Bass Kevin Crone, Pastor John Woods
Handbell Choir
Jenni Melhorn: Conductor Chelsey Allen Linda Alley Heather Callaghan Zina Compton Kevin Crone Tammy Klunk Karen Latshaw Jenni Melhorn Karena Strain
Praise Band CROSSROADS
Director and Keyboard: Suzanne Tilley Guitar: Brad Brosius, DJ Heinle Bass Guitar: Pastor John Woods Drums: Dodie Menard Flute: Emma Miller
Vocals:
Doris Beitzel Diane Brosius Zina Compton Claudia Evans Mary Jung Caitlyn Laird
Nash Menard Nena Menard Emma Miller Cheryl Reese Becky Snelbecker Ann Wagman Nichole Windhausen
Audio-Visual Coordinator (The lady who puts all those awesome things on the screen)
Linda Alley Sound Technicians Walt Tilley Joe Compton Chris Woods Video Presentation Kenny Laird Chris Woods
Our Choirs are on summer break and will return to rehearsals in September. Crossroads will still perform at the 11:00 service but will also resume rehearsals in September.
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Welcome, Sharing of Joys and Concerns … Pastor *Pre-Service Music… “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” … Stuart Townend
*Gathering Song … Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation
“How Great Is Our God” … Tomlin, Reeves & Cash
*Gathering … Pastor with Congregational Responses
Leader: Praise be to God, who redeems all creation. People: Glory to our God, who does not forsake us.
Leader: Whatever life brings to us, God is our foundation. People: We stand upon the faithfulness of our God.
Leader: We will not let any circumstance come between us and God. People: In all things, we will trust and grow in God.
*Prayer For The Day… Pastor with Congregational Response Let us pray...O God who claims all people as your children: Grant us the grace to open our hearts to others and to see others as an opportunity to serve them rather to receive some thing from them; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Order of Service 11:00 A.M., Contemporary Worship Service
The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. *Designates please stand if you are able.
1) The splendor of the King, Clothed in majesty;
Let all the earth rejoice, All the earth rejoice.
He wraps Himself in light, And darkness tries to hid, And trembles at His voice, And trembles at His voice.
How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is
our God! All all will see how great,
How great is our God!
2) And age to age he stands, And time is in His hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End.
The Godhead three in one, Father, Spirit, Son,
The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb.
How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is
our God! All all will see how great,
How great is our God!
How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is
our God! All all will see how great,
How great is our God!
How great, how great is our God!
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*Confession and Absolution … Pastor with Congregation
Leader: Let us confess to God and before one another our sins, and especially our lack of faith in God. People: We confess to you, O God, and before one another that we have sinned. Although you are always faithful, we doubt you. We look at the circumstances around us and we fear that we will be swamped by it all. We look for ways out, and when we don’t find them we blame you. We forget that you promised to be with us in all things. We worry about our congregation, and treat visitors as possible resources instead of as your children who need you. Forgive us, and renew us so that we might place our lives fully in your hands. Amen. Leader: God is faithful eternally and in the here and now. Receive God’s grace and love, and find your strength in our God.
First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Exodus 19:2-8a
A reading from Exodus. At Sinai God assured Israel, “You shall be my treasured possession,” and commissioned them to serve as
mediating priests for the nations. The people commit themselves completely to God’s will.
2[The Israelites] had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain.3Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, 6but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.” 7So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8aThe people all answered as one: “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.”
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Special Music… “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” … Spiritual...Becky Snelbecker, Soloist
Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response
Romans 5:1-8 A reading from Romans.
We are no longer God’s enemies but have peace with God, because we were brought into a right relationship with God through Christ’s death. A tested character has been forged for us which
empowers endurance in the midst of suffering and hope for final salvation.
1Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings,
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knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. 6For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
*Alleluia Verse … In Unison … “Ancient Words” by Lynn Deshazo Ancient words, ever true. Changing me and changing you; We have come with open hearts, O, let the ancient words impart.
*The Gospel … Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 9:35--10:8 [9-23]
The holy gospel according to St. Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.
The mission of Jesus’ followers is to continue the mission of Jesus himself. Here, he instructs his first disciples how they might proclaim the gospel through their words and deeds.
35Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” 10:1Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. 2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. [9Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, 10no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for laborers deserve their food. 11Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. 12As you enter the house, greet it. 13If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. 15Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. 16“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; 18and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a
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testimony to them and the Gentiles. 19When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; 20for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; 22and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly I tell you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.”]
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
*Children’s Message … Pastor After the Children’s Message, if someone has signed up lead the program, Children are invited to participate in
“Children's Church”. Children will return to their families in time to commune with them.
Sermon
Reception of New Members...ELW Page 234 Angela Dawn Hagarman Paul Anthony Hagarman Hailey Dawn Trimmer Blaine Arthur Trimmer
*The Apostles Creed… In Unison
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. on the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *Prayers … Pastor *Sharing Of The Peace … Pastor with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Offering … Ushers will receive our gifts Offering Music … “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me” … Spiritual
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Give thanks to the Lord Our God and King; His love endures forever. For He is good; He is above all things; His love endures forever.
Sing praise; sing praise; Sing praise, sing praise. Forever God is faithful! Forever God is strong! Forever God is with us, Forever, forever.
*Offertory Response… In Unison…“Forever” … by Chris Tomlin
*Offering Prayer… Worship Assistant and Congregation O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
*Words Of Institution… Pastor *Lord’s Prayer...In Unison Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Communion… Gluten free communion wafers are available.
If you require this product, please make sure an usher is aware of this. All are welcome at the table of the Lord. Those not communing may come forward
for a blessing. If you prefer to receive communion at your seat, please notify an usher.
*Distribution Music… Chosen by the A.V. Team *Post Communion Blessing… Pastor with Congregational Response The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen
*Prayer After Communion… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response
Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ's resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son's resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. *Prayer… Pastor with Congregational Response The God of life, who raised Jesus from the dead, who sends forth the Spirit to renew the face
of the earth, be merciful to you and + bless you, now and forever. Amen.
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*Sending Song…Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation
“Worship You Forever” … Todd Field
*Call To Service… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response
Go in peace. The Spirit sends us forth to serve. Thanks be to God.
*Post-Service Music ...Crossroads
“Change My Heart, O God” … E. Espinosa
“Worship has ended, now OUR Service begins!”
From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23239. Copyright 2017 by CSS Publishing Company, Inc., Lima, Ohio. All rights reserved.
You are God;
You are life.
I will worship you forever.
You are God;
You are life.
I will worship you forever.
You knew me before I took my first breath,
And you know the day when I will breathe the last.
You’re the Alpha Omega,
Beginning and end.
Forever to you I sing.
You are God;
You are life.
I will worship you forever.
You are God;
You are life.
I will worship you forever.
You are God;
You are life.
I will worship you forever.
You are God;
You are life.
I will worship you forever.
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CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA
9 North Main Street, Dover, Pennsylvania 17315
Office phone: 717-292-3891
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: calvarylutherandover.org
Pastoral Emergencies: Pastor Woods, 717-891-5503
COMMUNION We invite all baptized believers in Jesus Christ as Lord
and Savior to commune with us this morning. If you are unable to come forward for the sacrament,
please bring this to the attention of an usher and communion will be brought to you.
MISSION STATEMENT
We at Calvary believe God wants our congregation to exist in order to reflect God’s love through our actions, programs and image; to reach out to our family,
the community and the world; to provide moral and spiritual leadership. We are called to grow and adjust with the times to make the Gospel
relevant for contemporary society.
STAFF
Pastor: The Rev. John M. Woods
Church Organist/Crossroads Director: Mrs. Suzanne Tilley
Assistant Organist: Mr. Jeffrey Byers
Handbell Choir Conductor: Mrs. Jenni Melhorn
Adult & Youth Choirs Director: Mrs. Jennifer Fadely McCleary
Youth Director: Mr. Aaron Laird
Sexton: Mr. Melvin Sharp
Treasurer: Ms. Janice Oaster
Pre-School Director : Mrs. Deb Latchaw
Office Administrator: Mrs. Deanna Laird