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205 S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801 phone: 814-238-2478 email: [email protected] web address: www.glcpa.org 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship service Todays Hymns #ELW 582 #ELW 400 #ELW 545 Distribution #ELW 396 #ELW 461 SUNDAY, June 9, 2019 Day of Pentecost Our Mission Statement: Grace Lutheran Church is energized by the Holy Spirit and nurtured through Gods Word and Sacrament to gather, feed, and send people in the name of Jesus Christ.Welcome to GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH A congregation of the ELCA “It is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” Romans 8:16

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205 S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801

phone: 814-238-2478

email: [email protected]

web address: www.glcpa.org

9:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship service

Today’s Hymns #ELW 582 #ELW 400 #ELW 545

Distribution #ELW 396 #ELW 461

SUNDAY, June 9, 2019

Day of Pentecost

Our Mission Statement: “Grace Lutheran Church is energized by the Holy

Spirit and nurtured through God’s Word and Sacrament to gather, feed, and

send people in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Welcome to

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH A congregation of the ELCA

“It is that very Spirit bearing

witness with our spirit that we are

children of God.”

Romans 8:16

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ABOUT TODAY’S THEME…Pentecost is a day of promises fulfilled. The prom-

ised Spirit of God is poured out. The baptized have become “children of God” and

“joint heirs with Christ.” By the power of the Spirit we have seen the face of the Fa-

ther in his only begotten Son and been saved by him. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

ABOUT THE LESSONS…. The First Lesson: Before Jesus ascended into

heaven, he told his disciples they would be filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, sur-

rounded by signs of fire, wind, and a variety of languages in their midst, the people

were amazed and astonished at Jesus’ promise coming true. The Second Lesson:

Here Paul speaks about the mystery of baptism: through the Holy Spirit we are

claimed, gathered, and welcomed into Christ’s body, the church. And we receive

new names in our adoption: brother, sister, child of God. The Gospel Lesson:

Though the disciples struggle with Jesus’ nature and identity, they receive the

promise that they too will be identified with God and God’s mission. Though he

must leave them now, Jesus promises the coming of the Advocate whom God will

send to comfort and enlighten them.

Forgot your checks? Not carrying cash? No worries! You can still make an offering. Go to www.glcpa.org and click the word “GIVE” on the far right to make an online credit card donation. Thank you!

MILESTONE MINISTRY AT GRACE At Grace we celebrate mile-stones. Milestones are designed to connect significant occasions in peo-ple’s lives with their ongoing journey of faith. A Milestone Moment brings fami-ly, friends, and congregations together to mark a special time in their lives and acknowledge and affirm God’s pres-ence in their midst. It is a tool to con-nect home and church in the child and family’s faith life. In addition to naming (the occasion), blessing (the person) and gifting (the gift), we send along an “At Home” sheet to reinforce the mile-stone with caring conversation.

↑= Please stand as you are able

↓=Please be seated

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Welcome to Grace Lutheran Church - State College, Pennsylvania

PRELUDE Prelude in D major………………………………..………………..J.S. Bach

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TEMPLE TALK………………………………….…………………………..Joyce Arbutina CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen. P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us

from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Je-sus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen. P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Kneel/Sit P: Most merciful God, C: We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the

power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, your only Son our Lord. Amen.

P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire for-giveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen. GATHER

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

PROCESSIONAL HYMN Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling..................................ELW #582

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the

Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

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HYMN OF PRAISE (ELW p. 149)

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PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray. C: God our creator, the resurrection of your Son offers life to all the peoples

of earth. By your Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love, empower-ing our lives for service and our tongues for praise, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

FEED God speaks to us in scripture reading,

and feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

(9:00) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE……………………..…………..….Courtney Morrison (10:30)……………………………………………………………….……….Anne Whitney

We welcome everyone to worship and encourage children of all ages to participate fully in our service. Qualified nursery care is available as needed. The nursery is located in room 202.

FIRST LESSON………...……………….………….…Acts 2:1-21(pew Bible p. 885)

1When the day of Pentecost had come, [the apostles] were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusa-lem. 6And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7Amazed and aston-ished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9Parthians, Medes, Elam-ites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” 12All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13But oth-ers sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” 14But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 15Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. 16No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 17‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. 18Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. 19And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. 20The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. 21Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ ”

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PSALM 104 —Please sing responsively from the selected verses.

L: How manifold are your | works, O Lord!

In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full | of your creatures.

C: May the glory of the Lord en- | dure forever;

O Lord, rejoice in | all your works.

L: I will sing to the Lord as long | as I live;

I will praise my God while I | have my being.

C: Bless the Lord, | O my soul.

Hal- | lelujah!

SECOND LESSON………………………….....Romans 8:14-17(pew Bible p. 919)

14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15For you did not re-

ceive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adop-

tion. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our

spirit that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint

heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with

him.

GOSPEL PROCESSIONAL AND ACCLAMATION

(9:00) Gospel Procession………………………..……………………...Nancy Raabe

Sung by choral ensemble; Erik Clayton, organ

(10:30) O Spirit of Life………………………………………………………...ELW # 405

1st verse only

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HOLY GOSPEL………………………………..…John 14:25-27(pew Bible p. 877)

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 14th chapter.

C: Glory to you, O Lord. (spoken)

[Jesus said,] 25“I have said these things to you while I am still with you. 26But

the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach

you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. 27Peace I leave with

you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let

your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

GOSPEL PROCESSIONAL AND ACCLAMATION

(9:00) Gospel Procession………………………….………….…………..Nancy Raabe

Sung by choral ensemble; Erik Clayton, organ

(10:30) O Spirit of Life……………….………………………………………..ELW # 405

4th verse only

SERMON…………………………………………………………...……Pastor Hetrick

HYMN OF THE DAY God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind…………...…ELW # 400

(10:30) RITE OF AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM…….…….…………...ELW p. 234

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APOSTLES’ CREED

C: 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.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Response after each petition:

P: Lord, in your mercy

C: Hear our prayer.

WE SHARE THE LORD’S PEACE

P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C: And also with you.

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OFFERTORY

(9:00 AM) Eternal Spirit (plainchant)/ Fill-A Me Up…………………….….Pepper Choplin

Sung by choral ensemble; Tony Buda, bongos; Anna Carol Buffington, claves

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Adult Choir

Translation: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

OFFERTORY SONG…………………………………….…...……………...(ELW #182)

C: Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing,

Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with

the bread of life. Gather the hopes and dreams of all; unite them with the

prayers we offer now. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a

foretaste of the feast to come.

P: Risen One, as you broke bread with the disciples on the shore, meet us now in

this meal. Nourish us to follow you, using our gifts to feed the hungry and tend

the weary, and all for your love’s sake.

C: Amen.

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GREAT THANKSGIVING (ELW p. 107)

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places

give thanks and praise .... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

C: (ELW p. 153)

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P: Everlasting God, the whole universe sings a new song of praise: the rivers

clap their hands, the hills ring out for joy. As you have raised us to new life

in Christ, give us voices ready to cry out for justice and proclaim resurrec-

tion joy wherever your Spirit leads us.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave

thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my

body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink,

saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all

people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s Passover from death to life, as

we proclaim the mystery of faith.

C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

P: God of salvation and resurrection, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on

these gifts of bread and wine. Send us forth, burning with justice, peace,

and grace. And to you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be praise and

honor, now and forever.

C: Amen.

C: 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 ev-

er. Amen.

P: The gifts of God for the people of God. Come, the meal is ready.

C: Thanks be to God.

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COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION All who are baptized are invited to join the congregation in receiving the Savior ’s Body and Blood. Children not yet receiving Communion are invited forward for a blessing. Rice wafers and grape juice are available for those who have sensitivities to wheat or alcohol. An acolyte has a special tray with these alternative communion elements.

C: (ELW p.154)

COMMUNION HYMNS (9:00) Come, Holy Spirit, Come……………………………….…...…….Zebulon Highben

Sung by choral ensemble; Erik Clayton, piano

(10:30) Prelude in F Major………………………………………………..………..F. Chopin

ELW #396 -- Spirit of Gentleness ELW #461 -- All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

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P: Living God, you have greeted us in our brokenness and nourished us with the

body of Christ, broken for us. Risen to new life with you, send us now to bear your healing love into the wounded world, in the name of our risen Savior

and Lord. C: Amen.

SEND God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give + you peace.

C: Amen.

HYMN Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing............................................ELW # 545

A: Go in peace; serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Fugue in D Major………………………..……………………...J. S. Bach

The Rev. Scott E. Schul, Senior Pastor [email protected] The Rev. Carolyn K. Hetrick, Associate. Pastor…..…[email protected] Cindy Fritz, Peter Horn, Faith Formation……………[email protected] Laurel Sanders ,Music & Arts Ministry Coordinator…...…[email protected] Jayne Glocke………………………………………………….Adult Choir Director Erik Clayton ......................................................................................... Organist Pat Lloyd & June Miller………………………………………………...…..Pianists Joan Kovalchik…………………………………………………………………Flute Anna Carol Buffington ............................................ The Bells of Grace Director

The Rev. P. Stevens Lynn………………………...……………..Pastor Emeritus From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2019 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20807.

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Announcements for the Week of Sunday, June 9, 2019

LECTORS...The July sign-up sheets are in the narthex. Thanks to those who have served as lec-tors in the past. Veterans and new readers of all ages are also encourages to sign up! WANTED: Part-time organist starting August 2019 – Grace Lutheran Church is seeking a trained and highly experienced part-time organist who has considerable experience with liturgical worship. Primary requirements are accompanying Wednesday choir rehearsals and ensembles for two weekly Sunday morning services and occasional Wednesday evening worship. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner, State College, PA 16801 or [email protected] June 30. Preferred start is August 2019. Erik Clay-ton’s last Sunday is June 9; June Miller and Pat Lloyd, our accompanists for 8 am Sunday worship services at Grace, have agreed to fill in until a new organist is hired. The June selection for the Garden of Readin’ (women’s book club) is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. This is the selection of Nancy Reinert and she will be leading the discussions on Tuesday June 18th at 10:30 am in the Library and 6:00 pm in Fireside. WANTED: BOARD MEMBERS FOR 55+ERS... The 55+ers are looking for volunteers to serve on their steering committee, which plans group events. Board meetings are the second Monday of each month at 9:15 in the Stinson Library at Grace. Board members do not need to be members of Grace Lutheran Church. Interested? Contact Paul or Kathryn Mackes at 238-0440 or call George or Kay Weigand at 237-0099. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED….to help with “coffee hour” at 9:00am in Harkins Hall. If you would like to learn more about this or to sign up please contact Joyce Arbutina at [email protected]. BISHOP RHYNE’S PENECOST MESSAGE….Can be picked up at the Welcome Center. SUMMER CHURCH OFFICE HOURS ….have begun. They are 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday thru Thursday and 8:00am to noon on Friday.

Bucket Collection: June 9th to benefit

Lutheran Disaster Response There have been so many disasters. Whereas this buck-et collection traditionally happens in September, we’re hav-ing it now, knowing the acute needs of so many that are

suffering and will suffer disasters. Ways to donate: If you’re not here on 6/9 you may donate any time during June via the collection plate by check or cash. Checks should be made out to Grace with ‘bucket collec-tion’ or ‘LDR’ on the memo line. You may also donate via Tithe.ly throughout June.

All are welcome to our weekly “coffee hour” in Harkins Hall following the 9 AM service!

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Worship Assistants for Sunday, June 9, 2019

8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

Lectors Nancy Reinert Angie Hardyk Ron Banerjee

Greeters Martha Musser Karen & Mark Mrsa

Leslie Elder Jim, Ellen & Matthew

Campbell

Acolytes Spencer Hardyk Carter Fozard

Netta Horn

Deacons Nancy Reinert Mardi McDonough Nick Downs

Beth Shafranko Brian Bills

Worship Assistant Carla Rosi

Cantor Terry Roof Jayne Glocke

Ushers Carl Bankert Sally Keiser-Bankert

Ken Fogleman Don Coine Greg Kewitt

Karl Hosterman Brandon Hosterman Bruce Hockenberry

Melissa Hockenberry Vikki Ammerman

Radio Ministry; Sound

Lester Griel, Jr.

Coffee Hour Hosts 10:00-10:30 a.m.

The Hardyk Family

Welcoming Center Hosts

The altar flowers are sponsored by John & Brenda Palmgren dedicated in honor of their wedding anniversary

This morning’s bulletin is sponsored by John & Brenda Palmgren dedicated to the Glory of God

Today’s radio broadcast on WRSC - 1390 AM is sponsored Mark Eckley dedicated in memory of Matthew Eckley

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PRAYER CONCERNS for June 9, 2019

All Military & Nat’l Guard and all serv-

ing in war-torn countries

Susan Antle

Anthony Canesso, brother-in-

law of Sharon Shurgalla

Scott Cocolin

Marion & Winnie Deppen

Mark Doyle, friend of

Paul & sandy Larson

Tom Drake and family upon

the death of Marcha Drake

Patrick Dugan, grandson of

Paul & Kathryn Mackes

Margaret Filer

Kyoko Fujisawa, sister of

Hiroshi Ohmoto

Vicki Garvin

Elaine Gotham, friend of

Leslie Wagner

Dick Houtz

Darlene Jenkins and family upon

the death of Darlene’s mother

Lois Rohrbaugh

Chris Kohlhepp, friend of

Sally & Carl

Larry Kuhns

Phil Lucas

Aaron Lyon, nephew of

Sue & Pete Forster

Danielle McHenry

Bob Miller, father of

Julie Miller

Jo Anne Miller

Al Musgrave

Chuck Noel

Tom Quinn

Lori & Ron Propst on the

death of Lori’s mother

Betty Hain

Margie Prothro, sister of

Ed Jenkins

Anne Rohrbach and family upon

the death of Anne’s mother

Kathleen Hinkel

Dottie Roberts

Nancy Schuchert, mother of

Joe Schuchert

Ken Shultz

Kyle Steffens, college room

mate of Laurel Sanders

William D. Snape Sr., brother

of Phyllis Favorite

Margaret Schrock, mother of

Kathy Weimer

Paul Spearly

Jack Sylves and family and

grandparents Tom and Marj

Eakin

Christopher Ta

Marcile Tressler

Tom & Claudette, friends of Helen

and Dick Brenneman

Karen Tupman, cousin of

Phyllis Favorite

Ken Vermillion

Sue Washburn, in–law of

Tom & Marcha Drake

Members in the hospital

Weekly Prayer Letter of Encouragement

Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A person is powerful on their knees.” ~ Corrie ten Boom

We at Grace strive to be a people of prayer. Each week in our bulletin we list Grace mem-bers or people connected to our Grace family who are in need of our prayers. Each week, one person is selected to receive a special letter of encouragement. Please sign the letter in the Upper Commons or Nar-thex and pray for that person this week . This week the Prayer Letter will be sent to Tom Drake.

Lord God, we thank you for what you have done and will continue to do in our confirmands’ lives. Walk with them in life and guide their paths. We thank you for all faith mentors and for the gift of your Holy Spirit. Continue to stir us the fire of your love and complete in us the good work you have begun. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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Date Home Visitor Field Time

6/10 GLC First Baptist Spring Creek 2 6:30 PM

6/17 Runville UMC

GLC Milesburg Com-munity Park

6:30 PM

6/24 GLC State College Alliance

6:30 PM

Join us for Vacation Bible School! Grace Lutheran Church June 24—28, 6:00pm— 8:00pm

Register online here: vbspro.events/p/events/gracelutheranroar

Change to Recycling Printer Cartridges

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County has decided to no longer recycle printer car-tridges. An internal review, and a change with the firm recycling the cartridges has led to this conclusion. The effort was costing more than the financial return war-ranted. You may continue to bring your used printer cartridges, large and small, to the recycling center at Grace on the ground floor in the lower commons area. They will be taken to Best Buy locally to be recycled. Questions? Ask Jim Campbell at 814-237-0676 or [email protected]

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH SOFTBALL SCHEDULE FOR JUNE

Come out and support the team!

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Congratulations, Confirmands June 9, 2019

Catechism is a time of preparation for baptized Christians to profess their faith in Jesus Christ and to affirm what happened to them in baptism. It is a passing of the torch from parental responsibility to personal responsibility for one’s own Christian faith. After completing Grace’s confirmation pro-gram, the following students will publicly affirm their baptismal covenant today during this morn-ing’s 10:30 AM worship.

Lydia Barber Jack Bechtel Chase Ebeling Ashlyn Edgar

Maeve Flanagan Ella McDyre Ireland McDyre Linlee Oyler

Joseph Peters Emilio Schul Elliott Ta Nathan Waite

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Hiring for the 2019-20

School Year - Music Teacher/Specialist GLPK is looking for a highly motivated and energetic music teacher for the 2019-20 school year! The music teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate music classes based on the school's music curriculum, for children aged 2 1/2 through kindergar-ten. The music teacher must be available three mornings per week to teach up to eleven 20 to 30 minute classes per week. (Number of weekly classes in dependent on school enrollment.) The music teacher is also responsible for planning and implementing two performances at a small day-time church service; an evening Christmas Program; and a perfor-mance at a local retirement center. Qualifications for persons applying in-clude general musical skills and experience working with preschool through kindergarten aged children. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Cathy Smarkusky, Direc-tor, [email protected] by July 1, 2019.

Forgiveness Prayer Workshop Contemplative Outreach, in addition to teaching Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer, also teaches the Forgiveness Prayer as developed by Mary Mrozowski. Forgiveness is a way to open to God's healing presence and action when you are hurt, wounded or offended. We will explore the need for and the nature of forgiveness as God uses this prayer practice to teach us how to forgive. It is a wonderful companion to Centering Prayer but can also be helpful if you don't practice Centering Prayer. We welcome you to join us on Sunday, June 23rd in the Chapel at Good Shepherd Catholic Church from 1:00-3:30 to learn and experience the For-giveness Prayer, Carolyn Yankovitz and Nancy Cord-Baran will present the Workshop. Both are Spiritual Directors and Commissioned Presenters from Contem-plative Outreach. Contact Nancy to register at [email protected] or 814.237.1002

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