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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Dover PA Building On 500 Years of Lutheran Heritage The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor www.calvarylutherandover.org 717-292-3891
Transcript of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Dover PA
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran
Church Of Dover PA Building On 500 Years of Lutheran Heritage
The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor www.calvarylutherandover.org 717-292-3891
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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!
Christ The King- November 26, 2017 Traditional Worship Bulletin: Page 7, Contemporary Worship Bulletin: Page 13
On this final Sunday of the church year our gospel is Jesus’ great story of judgment. In the end, the faithful are those who served Christ by ministering to those who are poor, hungry, naked, sick, or estranged. In the first
reading God is the shepherd who seeks the lost, weak, and injured and feeds them with justice. We gather this day to celebrate the reign of Christ and his victory over death, yet awaiting the consummation of all things yet to come. Acknowledging Christ as our merciful ruler, we go forth that his reign may be known in our loving words and deeds.
Commemorations for this week… Andrew, Apostle Thursday, November 30, 2017 The first of the disciples to be called by Jesus, Andrew quickly began to bring others to the Savior, including Simon Peter. The Bible also shows him leading some Greeks to meet Jesus, and he brought forward the boy with five loaves and two fish, with which Jesus fed thousands.
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.
Please take an ornament from the tree then shop for that item for the NEW HOPE Christmas Appeal. Questions may directed to Bob White. There are also gift bags for NEW HOPE kids in the Narthex-pleas direct questions to Zita Smith. We must have these items back by next Sunday, December 3. 2017-2018 Music Scholarship Applications will be accepted November 1-26...please see Walt or Suzanne Tilley for an application. The next benefit concert “My Christmas Wish” will be on December 9! November 29, Dec. 6, 13 & 20: The Cluster churches are invited to gather at Salem Lutheran church on Wednesdays at 7PM in Advent for a time of casual worship followed by refreshments. In this Together in Advent series we will celebrate together as the family of God the coming of his Son for our salvation. Each week will focus on a different activity for our “to-do list” that is centered on giving and sharing instead of on materialism. Due to how Advent Falls this year the first Advent service will be held Wednesday November 29. We look forward to seeing you then! Pastor Amy Northridge Anyone interested in participating in the family Christmas Eve Service (6:00 pm) please contact me by phone or text to 717-891-7747. Any talent you would like to share would be greatly appreciated…musical, reading, participating we need all ages and talents. There will be a Christmas Cookie Social between services, hosted by the Feehan Family. Please bring some of your delicious home made holiday treats to share! Thank you, Diane Brosius It is NEVER too late to fill in a time and talent form! Please, if you have not filled in a form consider doing that today. (they are in the center of both October and November Callers, and in the Narthex). This is an beautiful building, filled with amazing people and each one of you are capable of helping-whether it be shaking hand and saying “welcome to Calvary” on a Sunday morning or worship assistant or usher or acolyte or picking up the bread for communion or praying for those in need or….you get the point. This is your church and we really need your help to keep it running smoothly. While Pastor’s Away...We are making a REMEMBRANCE BOX for Pastor Woods . It will be in the Narthex and we invite you to fill it up by Christmas Eve. Items such as photos, cards, and notes with stories of the fun things Pastor did to make you smile, or times he comforted you, things that you keep fondly in your heart-remembrances of the good times shared with him during his ministry here. Also...if you wish to make a donation to the Pastor Woods’ Christmas/Farewell monetary gift this year, please put your donation in an envelope marked Pastor’s Gift and place it on the offering plate or mail it to the church office BY DECEMBER 17TH! This note will NOT appear in other bulletins-as we are trying to keep this a bit of a surprise, so feel free to share with Calvary friends.
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This Week At Calvary... Sunday, November 26…ONE SERVICE at 10 Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95:1-7a, Ephesians 1:15-23, Matthew 25:31-46 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:40 AM Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Room 5 10:00 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship Decorate the church for the holidays! Please help! Monday, November 27 Psalm 7, Esther 2:1-18, 2timothy 2:8-13 7:00 PM Dover Alumni, Social Hall 7:00 PM Move It Monday, Youth Room Tuesday, November 28 Psalm 7, Esther 8:3-18, Revelation 19:1-9 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Maintenance Committee Wednesday, November 29 Psalm 7, Ezekiel 33:7-20, John 5:19-40 7:00 PM Mid-Week Advent Worship at Salem Lutheran Thursday, November 30 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Zechariah 13:1-9, Revelation 14:6-13 6:45 PM Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Friday, December 1 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Zechariah 14:1-9, 1Thessalonians 4:1-18 Saturday, December 2 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, Ezekiel 36:24-28, Mark 11:27-33 10:00 AM Crossroads Praise Band Rehearsal SH Reserved-Autism York-Private Party Sunday, December 3-FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, 2Peter 3:8-15a, Mark 1:1-8 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:40 AM Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Room 5 10:00 AM Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship 6:00 PM Hanging of the Greens Worship
Pastor Woods is on vacation November 26 thru December 2. In case of a pastoral emergency, please call Pastor Kathy Swords at 717-503-0527 or 717-764-3275. If you cannot reach her call Deanna at 717-577-9607.
We welcome Walt Tilley as our worship leader today! Thanks, Walt! Attendance: November 5 67 Traditional 43 Contemporary November 12 94 Traditional 63 Contemporary November 19 126 (One Service) November 26
Hanging of the Greens: December 3, 6:00 PM. This will be followed by a homemade cookie social-please bake up your favorite cookies and bring them to share! Questions may be directed to Steph Hake.
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2:30 PM the annual Richard A. Sultner, Sr. Holiday Scholarship Benefit Concert. Featuring the vocal artistry of Jennifer Mc Cleary &special guest TJ Creedon accompanied by Suzanne Tilley and the Jingle Bell Ensemble!
Have you ordered your seafood for the holidays yet? Next Sunday is the last date to order and you will be able to pick up your order on December 18. mmmm...shrimp, crab, scallops… This is a Calvary Youth Fundraiser. Order forms are on the bookcase outside the Youth Room.
That TOYS FOR TOTS box is so not full...please put a toy in it next week! 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 and enjoy their snacks. (There are changing tables in most restrooms. ) Have some free time?...then come to church and weed the flower beds. The work needs to be done whenever you can do it, you don’t have to ask or tell-just come and pull weeds. We are also looking for someone to plow the church parking lot when the snow arrives this winter. Contact Council President, Linda Alley with any questions.
2017 & 2018 Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Lists are on the bulletin board in the 1st floor hallway. Please sign up today. There are only a few 2017 dates still available! 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 small room off the Sanctuary prior to both worship services and during coffee fellowship time. Questions may be directed to Sharon Spangler.
Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of electronic 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. Donations can be debited automatically from either a checking or savings account or through GIVE+Mobile. Questions may be directed to Janice Oaster. If you would like more information on our new GIVE+Mobile program, please contact treasurer, Janice Oaster at 717-465-0402.
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8:30
November 26
11:00
November 26
Worship
Volunteer: 8:30
December 3
11:00
December 3
Willow Smith Nash Menard Acolyte Gavin Wells Nena Menard
No Communion No Communion Altar Guild Karen Latshaw Chris Harlacher
Lindsey Markle
Eden Dusich
Ludwig Kardos
Need 1 Volunteer
Greeters Linda Bupp
Carol Webb
Shirley & Wayne
Crone
Ralph Goodwin Zina Compton Lay Reader Cheryl Reigart Dodie Menard
Ben Myers
Karen Myers
Christina Moore
Jason Gross
Janice Oaster
Offering Tellers Alan Reigart
Cheryl Reigart
Lauren Hoffheins
Deb Harlacher
Janice Oaster
Alan Reigart
Cheryl Reigart
Lindsey Markle
Karen Latshaw
Heather Callaghan
Samantha Schrum
Deb Harlacher
Abby Miller
Ushers Linda Alley
Wes Bridge
Elaine Byers
Jeff Byers
Jason gross
Ludwig Kardos
Chris Harlacher
Jackie Busser
Noah Dusich Ludwig Kardos Worship Assistant Zina Compton Heather Callaghan
November 26 Worship Volunteer: December 3
Office Bulletin Folder Carolyn & Irv Baumgardner
Dave & Janet Quickel Coffee Fellowship Roger & Bobbi Gorman
Alyssa Girouard
No Communion Communion
Elements Zina Compton
Shirley & Wayne Crone Gift Card Table Linda Alley
LeeAnn Marsden
November 70+ Birthdays 3 Bill Rodgers
4 Ralph Goodwin
9 Carl Gross
19 Gus Gerstle
November Anniversaries
4 Bob & Wilma White
11 Craig & Ilene Breneman
18 Wayne & Shirley Crone
The SPECIAL OFFERING
for NOVEMBER will benefit
YORK COUNTY RED CROSS-FIRE HURTS
Altar Flower Sponsors
November 26—In Loving Memory of Mearl & Kevin Newcomer by Becky & Bob Snelbecker
December 3—Sponsorship Available
Bulletin Sponsors
November 26—in Memory of Loved Ones by Karen & Terry Latshaw
New Hope News… toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, body soap, toothpaste, deodor-ant, dish detergent, cleaning supplies, size 4&5 diapers, baby wipes, peanut butter….complete list on bulletin board! Just put items in the shopping cart in our hall way! If you have any questions, please contact our New Hope Rep, Bob White.
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Our Church Family: Jan & Pastor Ambrose
Kim Anderson
Mary & Dick Bair
Carolyn & Irv
Baumgardner
Doris Beitzel
Russ Blank §
Linda Bupp
Mike Busser
Rickey Cox§
Althea Crone §
Leroy Crone
Shirley & Wayne Crone
Richard Dehoff
Floyd Drawbaugh
Miriam Ehrhart
Jane English
Charlotte Escobar
Scott Evans
Marcia Feehan
Bob Fickes
Patsy Gentzler
Grace Goodwin§
Carl Gross
Caitlyn Laird
Nancy Little
Maxine Klunk
Gloria Markle
Don Marsden
Janice Oaster
Cheryl Reese
John & Pat Rodgers
Owen Ryan
Donna Senft§
Donna Sharp
Ruth Smeltzer
Zita Smith
Lee & Charlotte Snyder
Miriam Speck
Bob Webb
Helen Weigel §
Dick Wigfield
Marlene Zech
Barbara & Clair Zinn
Chris Woods
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
Janice Bender
Joyce Bender
Sarah Black
Allen Border
Glen Brosius
Jake Calhoun
Kori Chronister
Mary Ann Coard
Jayden Coval
Marie Crawford
Sheila Crist
Donald Davis
Louella Deardorff
Bob Dentler
Natalie Dentler
Richard Dressler
Jacinda Frigm
Cathy Gable
Christine Geisleman
Jillian Gurski
The Family of
John Hagarman
Gloria Haldeman
Raymond Harbold
Kathi Hartzell
Jean & Armand Hebert
Rita Heilmann
Reed Henderson
Ashlie Hilbert
Ethan Hollifield
Raylene Hutchings
Pastor Gregory Lindsey
Laura Little Livingston
Brooklyn Loucks
Thomas Luchka
Travis Luchka
Mary Kessler
Jamie Kitlinski
Pat Mc Evoy
Raymond March
Bernard Marine
Michael Martin
Dave Meiler
Donald Miller
Dulcie Mishkin
Nancy Moser
Valerie Mundis
Helen Nogel
Pastor Amy Northridge
The Oaster Family
Susan Paup
Gabriel Plymire
David Pottle
Barbara Poulin
Kandis T. Prato
Kevin T. Prato
John Rockafello
Dean Saylor
Taiven Schopf
Kim Shelley
Kathy Shoff
Mary Jo Simmons
Don Spangler
Bill Stamm
Pastor Kathy Swords
Kathy Tolbert
Grace Trimmer§
Maurice Washington
Michelle Weber
Dorothy Wolk
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
717- 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]
Please consider signing up to help serve during Coffee Fellowship or help sell Giant or Weis Gift Cards. And, don’t forget to buy them-you can get groceries, postage stamps, gas with your gift cards!
We are no longer going to use SIMPLY CIRCLE because they now want to charge for its use. Youth Group Members and Parents—for now you will be contacted by email or text. If other Calvary
Members want to be on the Youth Contact List, please contact Aaron at the above phone/email.
CURRENT COLLECTIONS ...please place items ON THE BOOKSHELF outside the youth room:
Beverage Can Tabs-for the Ronald McDonald House TOYS FOR TOTS
About the CANDY DISPENSER is in the hallway outside the Youth Room…
it is on loan for us to use as a fund raiser for the National Youth Gathering…
every quarter helps! Our hope is to raise enough money to pay
for at least one meal for the group.
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THAT CHRISTMAS BONUS or
DO YOU NEED AN END OF THE YEAR TAX WRITE-OFF … pick up one of the donation envelopes off the bookshelf outside the youth room and
donate to us. Every dollar will help with our trip to the National Youth Gathering!
Please save any Christmas cards you have leftover this holiday season
so that we can use them for our Troops 2018 Christmas card appeal!
National Youth Gathering Curriculum Classes-for participants and chaperones
Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr.8, May 6
Thanks to God and to our Calvary Family
& Friends for everything!
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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 … Walt Tilley
Prelude… “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” … Arr. By Kevin McChesney Calvary Ringers, Jenni Melhorn-Director
*Confession and Forgiveness… Walt Tilley and Congregation
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who calls us into an everlasting hope, who guides us to
springs of the water of life, who enlightens us with the spirit of wisdom. Amen.
One with the communion of saints in all times and places, let us confess our sin against
God and one another.
O God, our merciful redeemer,
we confess the ways we live only for ourselves. We fail to see you in our neighbor’s
face. We turn our ears from voices that cry out. We pass by the hungry and the
oppressed. In your great mercy, forgive our sin
and strengthen us for service to all in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for ☩ his sake, God
forgives you all your sin. Blessed are you! Rejoice and be glad, beloved people of God.
Amen.
*Gathering Hymn … “Christ Be Our Light”… ELW Hymn # 715
*Apostolic Greeting… Walt Tilley 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.
*Canticle Of Praise… “This is the feast...” … ELW Page 149 *Prayer of the Day...Walt Tilley with Congregational Response Let us pray… God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we
inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the
strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
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Choir … “Thine The Amen, Thine The Praise” … Schalk
First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
A reading from Ezekiel.
Since Israel’s kings proved to be bad shepherds, Ezekiel declares that the Lord will assume the role
of shepherd in Israel. The Lord will also set over them a shepherd-messiah, “my servant David,”
who will feed and care for the people.
11Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. 12As
shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my
sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of
clouds and thick darkness. 13I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the
countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of
Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. 14I will feed them with
good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down
in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15I myself
will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord GOD. 16I will
seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will
strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice.
20Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and
the lean sheep. 21Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak
animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, 22I will save my flock, and they
shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.
23I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall
feed them and be their shepherd. 24And I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David
shall be prince among them; I, the LORD, have spoken.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm … Choir with Congregational Responses … Psalm 95:1-7a
1Come, let us sing | to the LORD;
let us shout for joy to the rock of | our salvation.
2Let us come before God’s presence | with thanksgiving
and raise a loud shout to the | LORD with psalms. 3For you, LORD, | are a great God,
and a great ruler a- | bove all gods.
4In your hand are the caverns | of the earth;
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the heights of the hills are | also yours. R 5The sea is yours, | for you made it,
and your hands have molded | the dry land.
6Come, let us worship | and bow down,
let us kneel before the | LORD our maker. 7aFor the LORD| is our God,
and we are the people of God’s pasture and the sheep | of God’s hand. R
Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Ephesians 1:15-23
A reading from Ephesians.
In this passage, God is praised for revealing ultimate divine power in raising Jesus from the dead. The resurrected,
exalted Christ is Lord both of the church and the entire universe, now and in the age to come.
15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this
reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the
God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revela-
tion as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know
what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance
among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe,
according to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he
raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all
rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in
this age but also in the age to come. 22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him
the head over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in
all.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
*Gospel Acclamation … “Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go? … ELW Page 151
*The Gospel … Walt Tilley with Congregational Responses
Matthew 25:31-46
The holy gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus compares himself to a king who moves among his subjects to see how he is treated:
what is done for the least of those who belong to his family is truly done for him.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with
him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him,
and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. 34Then the king will say to
those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared
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for you from the foundation of the world; 35for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was
thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36I was na-
ked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you vis-
ited me.’ 37Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and
gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38And when was it that we saw you
a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39And when was it that we saw
you sick or in prison and visited you?’ 40And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as
you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family you did it to me.’ 41Then
he will say to those at his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire
prepared for the devil and his angels; 42for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty
and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and
you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44Then they also will
answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or
in prison, and did not take care of you?’ 45Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as
you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46And these will go away
into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Children’s Message… Walt Tilley 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 … “Here I Am, Lord”… ELW Hymn # 574
Message … Walt Tilley
*The Apostles’ Creed … In Unison … ELW Page #105
*The Prayers … Worship Assistant with Congregation Responses
Welcoming God’s reign of righteousness and mercy, let us pray with people of every time and
place.
Almighty God, your merciful rule encompasses all the world. As we gather for worship in
safety, we pray for places where the church is persecuted. Watch over your people as
they witness to your good news. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Give bountiful pastures, safety, and health to herds, livestock, and all animals. May our care for
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all of your creation reflect your shepherding love for all that you have made. Lord, in
your mercy,
hear our prayer. We pray for international organizations that shine your light in places of strife (especially).
Lead relief and aid workers, leaders and volunteers to seek the lost and provide safety.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, abused, or ill (especially). Give wisdom to
counselors, doctors, nurses, and all in professions that provide healing.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Shepherd your churches to welcome the stranger and immigrant in our midst. Call all your
people to welcome, clothe, feed, and visit those in need just as you have provided for
the lost and despairing throughout the ages. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Give us the hope to which you call us, our glorious inheritance with all your saints. Enrich our
lives with the faith and vision of those saints who have died (especially).
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Receive these prayers and the hopes and concerns of our hearts, O God, as we entrust into your
loving care all for whom we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
*Sharing the Peace… Walt Tilley with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
Offering… Received by the Ushers
Offertory Hymn … “We Are An Offering ” … Sing two times… Hymn # 692 *Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison *Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Creator God, you made everything, and you provide for every need. Fill us with your love; let
that love flow through us to others; and join us to the saints before us in a holy and
boundless communion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*The Lord’s Prayer… Page 154 *The Blessing...Walt Tilley with Congregational Response
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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, Cyndi Parker
Tenor
Brian Alley, Gus Gerstle, Tim McCleary,
Dave Mummert, Bill Rodgers
Alto
Zina Compton, Roberta Downs,
Jeanne Gerstle, Donna Keefer,
Faye Miller
Bass
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:
Diane Brosius
Eleanor Callaghan
Zina Compton
Claudia Evans
Mary Jung
Caitlyn Laird
Nash Menard
Nena Menard
Emma Miller
Liz Myers
Cheryl Reese
Becky Snelbecker
Ann Wagman
Nichole Windhausen
Audio-Visual Coordinator (The lady who puts all
those awesome things projected on the screen)
Linda Alley
Sound Technicians
Walt Tilley
Joe Compton
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Welcome, Sharing of Joys and Concerns … Walt Tilley Gathering Music… Crossroads “He Reigns” … Taylor & Furler
*Gathering Song… Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation
“Here I Am Lord” … Daniel Schutle
*Gathering … Worship Assistant with Congregational Responses
Leader: Shout for joy. God reigns.
People: Hallelujah! God is our sovereign forever! Leader: Our God and Savior reigns in loving kindness.
People: Thanks be to God for grace and salvation. Leader: God invites us to reign in the same way.
People: We will take our place as God’s servants.
*Prayer For The Day… Worship Assistant with Congregation
Let us pray together: O God who reigns in love over all creation: Grant us the grace to
Order of Service 11:00 A.M., Contemporary Worship Service
The Congregation is invited to participate at the places responses are marked with Bold Type. *Designates please stand if you are able.
1.) I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin
my hand will save.
I, who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?
REFRAIN:
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
2.) I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them.
Whom shall I send? REFRAIN
3.) I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide
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live into your realm as we reach out in love and care to others; through Jesus
Christ our Savior. Amen.
*Prayer of Confession … Worship Assistant with Congregation
Leader: Let us confess to God and before one another our sins, and especially our failure to
understand that God is powerful because God is love.
People: We confess to you, O God, and before one another that we have sinned. We
worship power and prestige, wealth and material goods. We forget that the One
who rules over all does so as a loving shepherd cares for the flock. We push aside
others so that we can get more, when we already have much more than we need.
Forgive us, and call us back to your flock that we may care for others as you care
for us. Amen.
Leader: God is our Ruler and our Good Shepherd. God welcomes all of us into the
flock. Receive God’s grace and forgiveness, and share those with others.
First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
A reading from Ezekiel.
Since Israel’s kings proved to be bad shepherds, Ezekiel declares that the Lord will assume the role
of shepherd in Israel. The Lord will also set over them a shepherd-messiah, “my servant David,”
who will feed and care for the people.
11Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. 12As
shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my
sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of
clouds and thick darkness. 13I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the
countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of
Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. 14I will feed them with
good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down
in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15I myself
will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord GOD. 16I will
seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will
strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice.
20Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and
the lean sheep. 21Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak
animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, 22I will save my flock, and they
shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.
23I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall
feed them and be their shepherd. 24And I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David
shall be prince among them; I, the LORD, have spoken.
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The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Special Music…Crossroads
“Majestic” … VBS 2016 … Lincoln Brewster
Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Ephesians 1:15-23
A reading from Ephesians.
In this passage, God is praised for revealing ultimate divine power in raising Jesus from the dead. The resurrected,
exalted Christ is Lord both of the church and the entire universe, now and in the age to come.
15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this rea-
son 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the
God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revela-
tion as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know
what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance
among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, ac-
cording to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he raised
him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule
and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age
but also in the age to come. 22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head
over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
*Alleluia Verse … In Unison … “Word Of God Speak” … Mallard and Kipley
Word of God speak, Would you pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see, Your majesty
To be still and know, That you’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest, In your holiness, Word of God speak
*The Gospel … Walt Tilley with Congregational Responses
Matthew 25:31-46
The holy gospel according to Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus compares himself to a king who moves among his subjects to see how he is treated:
what is done for the least of those who belong to his family is truly done for him.
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with
him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and
he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33and
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he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. 34Then the king will say to those at
his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world; 35for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you
gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36I was naked and you gave
me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ 37Then the
righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or
thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38And when was it that we saw you a stranger and wel-
comed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison
and visited you?’ 40And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of
the least of these who are members of my family you did it to me.’ 41Then he will say to those at
his left hand, ‘You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil
and his angels; 42for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me noth-
ing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me
clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when
was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not
take care of you?’ 45Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one
of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46And these will go away into eternal punishment,
but the righteous into eternal life.”
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
*Children’s Message … Walt Tilley 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 … Walt Tilley
*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.
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*The Prayers … Worship Assistant with Congregation Responses
Welcoming God’s reign of righteousness and mercy, let us pray with people of every time and
place.
Almighty God, your merciful rule encompasses all the world. As we gather for worship in
safety, we pray for places where the church is persecuted. Watch over your people as
they witness to your good news. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Give bountiful pastures, safety, and health to herds, livestock, and all animals. May our care for
all of your creation reflect your shepherding love for all that you have made. Lord, in
your mercy,
hear our prayer. We pray for international organizations that shine your light in places of strife (especially).
Lead relief and aid workers, leaders and volunteers to seek the lost and provide safety.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, abused, or ill (especially). Give wisdom to
counselors, doctors, nurses, and all in professions that provide healing.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Shepherd your churches to welcome the stranger and immigrant in our midst. Call all your
people to welcome, clothe, feed, and visit those in need just as you have provided for
the lost and despairing throughout the ages. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Give us the hope to which you call us, our glorious inheritance with all your saints. Enrich our
lives with the faith and vision of those saints who have died (especially).
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Receive these prayers and the hopes and concerns of our hearts, O God, as we entrust into your
loving care all for whom we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
I like to think about the goodness of the Lord.
I like to think about the goodness of the Lord.
He gives me everything I need
and so much more.
So I just want to lift my hands
And say that I love Him!
I just want to lift my heart in praise!
I want to be thankful!
I want to be grateful!
I want to remember everything
That the Lord has done!
I want to be thankful
I want to be grateful
I want to be!
I want to be!
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Amen.
*Sharing the Peace… Walt Tilley with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
Offering … Ushers will receive our gifts
Offering Music … Crossroads
“Desert Song” … Brooke Frascr...Mary Jung-Soloist
*Offertory Response… In Unison…“Thankful” … by Joe Stocker
*Offering Prayer… Worship Assistant and Congregation
Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with bless-
ings. 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.
*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.
*Prayer… Walt Tilley 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.
*Sending Song…Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation
“Give Me Your Eyes” … Recorded by Brandon Heath
Look down from a broken sky
Traced out by the city of lights
My world from a mile high
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Best seat in the house tonight
Touch down on the cold black-top
Hold on for the sudden stop
Breathe in the familiar shock of confusion and chaos
All those people going somewhere,
why have I never cared
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see,
Everything that I keep missing,
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken-hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach.
Give me Your heart for the ones forgotten
.Give me Your eyes so I can see.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Step out on the busy street.
See a girl and our eyes meet.
Does her best to smile at me.
To hide what's underneath.
There's a man just to her right
Black suit and a bright red tie.
Too ashamed to tell his wife he's out of work,
he's buyin time.
All those people going somewhere,
why have I never cared.
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see,
Everything that I keep missing,
Give me your love for humanity.
Give me your arms for the broken-hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach.
Give me Your heart for the ones forgotten.
Give me Your eyes so I can see.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I've been there a million times
A couple million eyes
Just move and pass me by,
I swear I never thought that I was wrong
Well I want a second glance
so give me a second chance
To see the way you've seen the people all along
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
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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
