Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dover PA Building on 500 Years of Lutheran Heritage

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

October 1, 2017

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 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost- October 1, 2017

Traditional Worship Bulletin: Page 7, Contemporary Worship Bulletin: Page 16

Jesus’ parable about two sons who don’t do what they say reveals surprises in the reign of God, such as prostitutes and tax collectors going before others into God’s kingdom. In the reading from Ezekiel the people question whether the ways of the Lord are unfair; instead they are to repent and turn to the Lord. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of humility, looking to the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy world.

We are honored to have the “Traveling 95 Theses” on display at Calvary Today!

Commemorations for this week… Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, died 1226 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching "using words if necessary." Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation. Theodor Fliedner, renewer of society, died 1864 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Fliedner helped to bring about a revival of the ministry of deaconesses among Lutherans. He was influenced in this by Moravian deaconesses he had met. The motherhouse he founded in Kaiserswerth, Germany, inspired many around the world to take up this ministry. William Tyndale, translator, martyr, died 1536 Friday, October 6, 2017 Tyndale was ordained a priest in England, and wished to translate the Bible into English. He was opposed in this by King Henry VIII, causing him to flee to Germany. He completed the New Testament in 1525, but before he could finish the Old Testament, he was tried for heresy and burned at the stake. Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, pastor in North America, died 1787 Saturday, October 7, 2017 Divided Lutherans in America asked leaders in Europe to send someone who could take charge and unite their work. Muhlenberg was sent, and was effective in organizing the American Lutherans. Among other accomplishments, his liturgical principles became the basis for the Common Service of 1888.

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.

YOUTH GROUP HEADLINES: Sandwich Sale-orders Pick Up on October 5- .. October 8—Support the Parade Food Stand, we need baked goods and cases of soda and water! We are going to buy the hot dogs and rolls so that they all “cook and look” the same-so we would be grateful for donations for this. Please place your donations for Trick or Treat in Dover Borough held on Oct. 31 on the book case outside the Youth Room.

BABY CARE KITS...donations due today, October 1. Thank you to all who supported this outreach to the most vulnerable. Thanks, Ann THIS AFTERNOON AT 4PM, TRIVIA NIGHT. Sign up your team today! Contact Pastor Woods with questions– he has the sign up papers. October 8, 1PM, Blessing of the Animals...rear of the church parking lot. See page 2, October Caller for details. November 10, 10-2PM, Village at Kelly Dr., Aux. to SpiriTrust Lutheran, Holiday Bazaar. Contact is Ann Bridge. Details in October Caller, Page 5. Nov. 11 & 12, Brookside Park, Salem’s annual Fall Festival. Details will be in the October Caller, Page 32.

This Week At Calvary... October is PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH!  Sunday, 8:30 AM, Traditional Worship  Sunday School for All Ages at 10:00 AM MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE! Sunday, October 15 is CHURCH  Sunday, 11:00 AM, Contemporary Worship MUSIC SUNDAY. We will be passing a metal can through the pews for you to pitch in some loose change-shake it up as you  Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Ponder With The Pastor, Narthex pass it on to Make A Joyful Noise. Proceeds will benefit  Thursday, 6:45 PM, Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal purchases of new music/piano tuning, etc. Then at 10 am join  Thursday, 8:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal us for a Calvary Café in the social hall!  Saturday, 10:00 AM Crossroads (Praise Band) Rehearsal Have some free time?...then come to church and weed the Sunday, October 1-BLESS THE QUILTS flower beds. The work needs to be done whenever you can Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, do it, you don’t have to ask or tell-just come and pull weeds. Matthew 21:23-32 We are also looking for someone to plow the church parking 4:00 PM Trivia Night lot when the snow arrives this winter. Contact Council Monday, October 2 President, Linda Alley with any questions. Psalm 28, Judges 14:1-20, Philippians 1:3-14 6:30 PM Christian Education Committee Meeting, Room 1 Ponder With The Pastor...Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the 7:00 PM Move It Monday, Youth Room Narthex. 7:00 PM Worship & Music Committee Meeting, Narthex Pastor Woods will be unavailable October 13 thru October Tuesday, October 3 20. Pastor Swords 717-503-0527, 717-764-3275 will be on call Psalm 28, Judges 16:1-22, Philippians 1:15-21 for Pastoral Emergencies. Wednesday, October 4 Psalm 28, Judges 16:23-31, Matthew 9:2-8 If you would like more information on our new GIVE+Mobile 7:00 PM Wiggle It Wednesday, Social Hall program, please contact treasurer, Janice Oaster at 5:30 PM Girl Scouts, Room 8 717-465-0402. Thursday, October 5 Psalm 80:7-15, Jeremiah 2:14-22, Colossians 2:16-23 2017 Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Lists are on the bulletin Friday, October 6 board in the 1st floor hallway. Please sign up today before Psalm 80:7-15, Jeremiah 2:23-37, Philippians 2:14-18, 3:1-4a your “special” dates are no longer available! 2:30-4:30 PM-Dover Football, Social Hall Saturday, October 7 Weis and Giant Gift Cards: If you make purchases at Weis Psalm 80:7-15, Jeremiah 6:1-10, John 7:40-52 and/or Giant, pick up gift cards here on Sunday mornings and Sunday, October 8-BLESS THE ANIMALS help support this significant Calvary fund raiser! They are Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-15, Philippians 3:4b-14, available in the social hall prior to both worship services and Matthew 21:33-46 during coffee fellowship time. Questions may be directed to 1:00 PM Bless The Animals, Rear of Church Parking Lot Sharon Spangler. 3:00 PM Dover Borough Parade-Buy food from our Youth! Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of electronic Attendance: giving. which allows you to make donations on a scheduled, September 3 60 Traditional 46 Contemporary automatic basis. It is convenient for you and provides much- September 10 73 Traditional 63 Contemporary needed donation consistency for our church. How to get September 17 76 Traditional 49 Contemporary started: To set up electronic donations, simply complete an September 24 60 Traditional 54 Contemporary authorization form located in the narthex and return to the treasurer. Donations can be debited automatically from either Outreach Projects: Warm Heads/Happy Hearts!!! Please a checking or savings account or through GIVE+Mobile. donate all sizes of hats for the Rescue Mission. Thank you! Questions may be directed to Janice Oaster. Marcia Feehan

Attention Puzzle Fans...check out the puzzles in Room #8 in Parents With Infants/Toddlers: If children become restless church. This is going to be on the honor system (no sign in or during worship, you may take them to the Narthex Area out). Anyone with extra puzzles they care to donate to ex- (behind the glass windows at the rear of the Sanctuary) and change, bring them in and place on marked shelves. Any allow them to move around. There are changing tables in questions, contact Dave Quickel. most restrooms.

The SPECIAL OFFERING for OCTOBER will benefit NEW HOPE MINISTRIES-DOVER

New Hope News… toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, body soap, toothpaste, deodor- October 70+ Birthdays ant, dish detergent, cleaning supplies, size 4&5 diapers, baby wipes….complete list on bulle- 7 Maxine Klunk tin board! Just put items in the shopping cart in our hall way! We thank Bob White for 19 Jason Gross being our New Hope Representative and for taking the basket items to the food 25 Irvin Baumgardner bank! 29 Robert Fickes 31 Wayne Crone October 1 Worship Volunteer: October 8 October Anniversaries Wilma White Bulletin Folder Steph Hake 1 Ralph & Tina Blackburn 1 Jinian & Jake Iavarone The Menard Family Coffee Fellowship The Marsden Family 5 Derrick and Alyssa Girouard Steph Hake Kelsey Kraft 8 Kerry & Wendy Zinn 14 Joseph & Barrett Skandera Communion Shirley Hackenberger Deb Arruda 23 Leroy & Althea Crone Elements 24 Alan & Cheryl Reigart Bob & Carol Webb Gift Card Table Linda Alley, 27 Adam & Megan Myers LeeAnn Marsden

8:30 11:00 Worship 8:30 11:00 October 1 October 1 Volunteer: October 8 October 8 Willow Smith Nena Menard Acolyte Sarah Strain Heather Callaghan Penny & Wayne Zita Smith Altar Guild Wes & Ann Bridge Heather Callaghan Gentzler Bob & Carol Webb Dave & Janet Greeters Dave & Janet Marlene Zech Quickel Quickel Zita Smith Jeff Byers Brad Brosius Lay Reader Gus Gerstle Ludwig Kardos Jenni Melhorn Dave & Janet Offering Tellers Dave & Janet Kim & Chris Sharon Spangler Quickel Quickel Harlacher Janice Oaster LeeAnn Marsden Zina Compton Angie Hagarman Ushers Jenni Melhorn Jackie Busser Bobbi Gorman Bob Snelbecker Mike Melhorn Ludwig Kardos Josh Brandstadter Stefanie Crone Sharon Spangler Dodie Menard Linda Alley Chris Harlacher Wes Bridge Chris Harlacher Ann Bridge Jason Gross Worship Assistant Noah Dusich Marlene Zech

Altar Flower Sponsors October 1—Sponsorship Available October 8—In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Webb by Carol and Bob Webb

Bulletin Sponsors

October 1—In Honor of Our 50th Wedding Anniversary by Bob & Wilma White

Janet Becker Dave Meiler Sarah Black Donald Miller Allen Border Dulcie Mishkin Glen Brosius Nancy Moser Linda Bupp Harold Mummert requests for Jake Calhoun The Family of Harold “Hippy” Myers our Friends... Kori Chronister Mary Ann Coard Helen Nogel Jayden Coval Pastor Amy Northridge Owen Ryan Our Church Family: Marie Crawford The Oaster Family Jan & Pastor Ambrose Marissa Schrum Sheila Crist Susan Paup Kim Anderson Donna Senft§ Donald Davis Gabriel Plymire Mary & Dick Bair Donna Sharp Louella Deardorff David Pottle Caololyn & Irv Ruth Smeltzer Bob Dentler Barbara Poulin Baumgardner Zita Smith Natalie Dentler Kandis T. Prato Doris Beitzel Lee & Charlotte Snyder Richard Dressler Kevin T. Prato Russ Blank § Miriam Speck Rita Erney Susan Reich Mike Busser Bob Webb Jacinda Frigm John Rockafello Rickey Cox§ Helen Weigel § Cathy Gable Dean Saylor Althea Crone § Dick Wigfield Christine Geisleman Taiven Schopf Leroy Crone Marlene Zech The Family of Matthew Kim Shelley Shirley & Wayne Crone Barbara & Clair Zinn Gowen Kathy Shoff Floyd Drawbaugh Rev. John Woods, Jillian Gurski Mary Jo Simmons Miriam Ehrhart (Our Pastor) Gloria Haldeman Bill Stamm Aaron Laird, Jane English Pastor Kathy Swords (Our Youth Director) Kathi Hartzell Charlotte Escobar Jean & Armand Hebert Cindy Syvertson Scott Evans Bishop James Dunlop (Lower Susquehanna Synod) Rita Heilmann Kathy Tolbert Marcia Feehan § Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Reed Henderson Grace Trimmer Bob Fickes (ELCA) Ashlie Hilbert Michelle Weber Pat Gentzler Derrick Matthews & Ethan Hollifield Dorothy Wolk Grace Goodwin§ Family (Missionary) Raylene Hutchings New Hope Ministries Carl Gross § Shut-In Pastor Gregory Lindsey Military: Caitlyn Laird Laura Little Livingston SSGMichelle Bourgeois Nancy Little From the Community: Brooklyn Loucks PFC Jefferson P. Miller Maxine Klunk John Allen Thomas Luchka CPT Seth Reed Gloria Markle Mark & Kay Allen Travis Luchka Military Deployed Don Marsden Jamie Arbaugh Mary Kessler Lily & Amanda Martin Kathy Arnold Jamie Kitlinski If you know of any changes Janice Oaster Timothy Bair that need to be made to this list Pat Mc Evoy Cheryl Reese Steve Barkdoll please contact Bernard Marine Pastor Woods at John & Pat Rodgers Sandy Bear Michael Martin 717-891-5503.

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

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. The Gas Can is there to collect your loose change for traveling expenses. The envelopes are for your donations to go directly to Youth Gathering Expenses...will be applied to your annual giving records at Calvary. Checks are to be made payable to: CALVARY YOUTH GROUP

Thanks to all who food for the Yard Sale!

Sandwich Sale– Money due TODAY, Pick Up Here on October 5, 4-6 PM October 8—Support the Parade Food Stand, Parade starts at 3 PM National Youth Gathering Curriculum Classes-for participants and chaperones Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr.8, May 6

Thanks to God and to our Calvary Family & Friends for everything!

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 … “Morning Has Broken” … Gaelic Folksong… Arr. By Greg Maroney

*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation Blessed be the ☩ holy Trinity, the one who fashions us, the one who heals us, the one who reforms us again and again. Amen. Let us confess our sin, calling for God's transforming power. Source of all life, we confess that we have not allowed your grace to set us free. We fear that we are not good enough. We hear your word of love freely given to us, yet we expect others to earn it. We turn the church inward, rather than moving it outward. Forgive us. Stir us. Reform us to be a church powered by love, willing to speak for what is right, act for what is just, and seek the healing of your whole creation. Amen. God hears our cry and sends the Spirit to change us and to empower our lives in the world. Our sins are forgiven, ☩ God’s love is unconditional, and we are raised up as God’s people who will always be made new, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

*Gathering Hymn … “God Is Here” ... ELW Hymn #526

*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

*Canticle Of Praise… ELW Page 148

*Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response Let us pray… God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Anthem… Calvary Adult Choir “At This Table” … Pote

First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 A reading from Ezekiel. Ezekiel challenges those who think they cannot change because of what their parents were and did, or who think they cannot turn from their wicked ways. God insistently invites people to turn and live. 1The word of the LORD came to me: 2What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? 3As I live, says the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. 4Know that all lives are mine; the life of the parent as well as the life of the child is mine: it is only the person who sins that shall die. 25Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? 26When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for the iniquity that they have committed they shall die. 27Again, when the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. 28Because they considered and turned away from all the transgressions that they had committed, they shall surely live; they shall not die. 29Yet the house of Israel says, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” O house of Israel, are my ways unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? 30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, says the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will be your ruin. 31Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? 32For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord GOD. Turn, then, and live. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm … Choir with Congre-

gational Responses … Psalm 25:1-9

Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Philippians 2:1-13 A reading from Philippians. As part of a call for harmony rather than self-seeking, Paul uses a very early Christian hymn that extols the selflessness of Christ in his obedient death on the cross. Christ’s selfless perspective is to be the essential perspective we share as the foundation for Christian accord. 1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not to your own

interests, but to the interests of others. 5Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 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 Responses

Matthew 21:23-32 The holy gospel according to St. Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. After driving the moneychangers out of the temple (21:12), Jesus begins teaching there. His authority is questioned by the religious leaders, who are supposed to be in charge of the temple. 23When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the an- swer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. 25Did the baptism of John

come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 26But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” 27So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 28“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. 30The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. 31Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.” 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, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word”… ELW Hymn #517

Sermon … Pastor

*The Blessing of the Quilts… Pastor With Congregational Response

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe. You made the whole earth for your glory; all creation praises you. We lift our voices to join the songs of heaven and earth in thanksgiving for the many blessings you have given us. Renew in us the commitment to use our gifts in the service of others, and especially of those in need. Let us be your hands to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, comfort the weary and outcast, welcome the stranger, care for creation, and be loving neighbors to all people. Bless these quilts. May those who receive them find dignity in their use and comfort in their warmth, and may these gifts be a sign of your love to all people. To you, O God, be glory and honor through your Son, Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, in your church and in the world, now and forever. Amen.

*The Apostles’ Creed … In Unison … ELW Page #105

*The Prayers … Worship Assistant with Congregation Responses

Open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. We pray for the mission of the gospel. Unite your church in its proclamation and witness. Let the same mind be in us that is in Christ Jesus. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Creator God, you provide daily for our nourishment. Bless fields and orchards, oceans and lakes, birds and animals, insects and fish. Sustain those who harvest your life-sustaining bounty. Help us share the gifts you have freely given. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God of the nations, give all your people the mind of Christ. Guide national and international leaders to advocate for policies that look to the interests of the most vulnerable. Humble us when we question your mercy toward those who are different from us. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Self-emptying God, stir up compassion for those in need. Send your Spirit to those who are in crisis, troubled, weary, or discouraged. (We pray especially for . . .) Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. We pray for our congregation and community. Guide our deliberations over difficult decisions. Strengthen our commitment to our ministries (here specific congregational ministries may be named). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Gracious God, we give thanks for the saints whose tongues confessed Jesus Christ as Lord. Keep us confident in your promises until we join them in endless praise. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting the power of Christ and the gifts of the Spirit. Amen.

*The Blessing of the Quilts… Pastor With Congregational Response

Lord, we thank you for the loving hands and loving spirit of the people who created these quilts. We thank you for the generosity and time given, so that these quilts could be given as gifts to those in need of the comfort they may provide. May they be a reminder of You the giver of all gifts. May the colors, textures, and patterns displayed on these quilts symbolize the amazing beauty and glory of your creation. Let these quilts enfold their recipients with Your love as Your Holy Spirit embraces all in loving and comforting ways. May these quilts remind us of the promise and peace of Your Kingdom. 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 … “O Blessed Spring” … Hymn #447

*Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison

*Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Let is pray...God of life, you give us these gifts of the earth, these resources of our life and our labor. Take them, offered in great thanksgiving, and use them to set a table that will heal the whole creation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Light. 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.

*Invitation to Communion… Pastor

Speak to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, and make us one with you.

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 … “O Master, Let Me Walk With You” … ELW #818

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen.

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

Praise Band Handbell Choir CROSSROADS Jenni Melhorn: Conductor

Chelsey Allen CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Linda Alley CHURCH of DOVER, PA Heather Callaghan Zina Compton Director and Keyboard: Suzanne Tilley Kevin Crone Guitar: Brad Brosius, DJ Heinle Tammy Klunk Bass Guitar: Pastor John Woods Karen Latshaw Drums: Dodie Menard Jenni Melhorn Flute: Emma Miller Vocals: Diane Brosius Nena Menard Audio-Visual Coordinator (The lady who puts all Eleanor Callaghan Emma Miller those awesome things projected on the screen) Zina Compton Liz Myers Linda Alley Claudia Evans Cheryl Reese Mary Jung Becky Snelbecker Sound Technicians Caitlyn Laird Ann Wagman Walt Tilley Nash Menard Nichole Windhausen Joe Compton

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.

Welcome, Sharing of Joys and Concerns … Pastor

*Pre-Service Music… “Praise You In This Storm” … Mark Hall & Bernie Herms

*Gathering Songs… Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation

All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice with us and sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!

O burning sun with golden beam And silver moon with softer gleam, O praise Him! O praise Him! “All Creatures” … VBS 2014 … St. Francis of Assisi

Even though I don’t deserve it, God loves us so. Jesus loves us more than we could No way that I could earn it, He ever know. loves us. Even though I don’t deserve it, This is how He loves us so, God loves us so. No way that I could earn it, He With love that’s unconditional, With grace and full forgiveness, loves us. Not because of what we do or what He washed away my sin ‘cause He God loves us so. we’ve done. loves us. With grace and full forgiveness, This is why He gave His life, God loves us so. He washed away my sin ‘cause He Made the greatest sacrifice. This is how He loves us so, loves us. Jesus loves us more than we could With love that’s unconditional, God loves us so. ever know. Not because of what we do or what This is how He loves us so, This is how He loves us. we’ve done. With love that’s unconditional, This is how He loves us so. This is why He gave his life, made Not because of what we do or what This is how He loves us. the greatest sacrifice. we’ve done. This is how He loves us so. Jesus loves us more than we could This is why He gave his life, made ever know. the greatest sacrifice. Even though I don’t deserve it, “God Loves Us So” … VBS 2014 … Ja Stocker

*Gathering … Worship Assistant with Congregational Responses

Leader: Give ear, O people of God, the Lord is with us. People: Though we wander through the wilderness, we are not left alone. Leader: God goes before us with pillars of fire and cloud, guiding our way. People: We tell of the amazing deeds of the Lord. Leader: God speaks and acts with authority. People: We follow God and are led along paths toward unity and peace. Leader: Let the whole earth praise the Lord. People: Let the whole earth worship God.

*Prayer For The Day… Worship Assistant with Congregation

Let us pray together: From a splintered and scattered world, O God, you call us. You call us by name; you call us your people. Your grace and peace pour out freely upon your creation, one world nestled in your steady hand. Gather us in this day to sing praises, to pray and rejoice. May we know and worship the God who makes us one. Amen!

*Confession and Absolution … Worship Assistant with Congregation

Confident in God’s love of us, we dare to turn to God and admit the things that separate us from God and from one another. Let us come before God with our prayers and confessions.

Prayer of Confession (in Unison) O God of authority, encouragement, and love, we so easily take you for granted. You reveal yourself in your glorious creation, yet we exploit it or ignore it. You come to us in the gift and blessing of your Son, yet we misapply his teachings for our own gain or we question his insights which undermine our comfort. You provide enough for each person to be fed, to have shelter, to love and be loved. Yet your world remains overwhelmed by poverty, hunger, displacement, injustice, and hatred. You lay out for us the promise of eternal life in your heavenly kingdom. The vision fades from our sight as we seek to build comfortable kingdoms on earth. Stir our hearts, our minds, our vision that we may turn from worldly authorities and interests. Turn us toward you, that we may serve you and live with empathy toward your people. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon (Worship Assistant) God sent the Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so the world might be saved through him. The world has Jesus; we have Jesus, who offers us forgiveness and blessing, and

who points the way to God. Believe the promise of the gospel: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and freed to live as God’s holy people.

First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response

Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 A reading from Ezekiel. Ezekiel challenges those who think they cannot change because of what their parents were and did, or who think they cannot turn from their wicked ways. God insistently invites people to turn and live. 1The word of the LORD came to me: 2What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? 3As I live, says the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. 4Know that all lives are mine; the life of the parent as well as the life of the child is mine: it is only the person who sins that shall die. 25Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? 26When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for the iniquity that they have committed they shall die. 27Again, when the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. 28Because they considered and turned away from all the transgressions that they had committed, they shall surely live; they shall not die. 29Yet the house of Israel says, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” O house of Israel, are my ways unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? 30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, says the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will be your ruin. 31Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? 32For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord GOD. Turn, then, and live. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Special Music…Crossroads Nena Menard, Violin

Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Philippians 2:1-13 A reading from Philippians.

As part of a call for harmony rather than self-seeking, Paul uses a very early Christian hymn that extols the selflessness of Christ in his obedient death on the cross. Christ’s selfless perspective is to be the essential perspective we share as the foundation for Christian accord. 1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spir- it, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. 5Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, 8he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. 9Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 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 … Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 21:23-32 The holy gospel according to St. Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. After driving the moneychangers out of the temple (21:12), Jesus begins teaching there. His authority is questioned by the religious leaders, who are supposed to be in charge of the temple. 23When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the an- swer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. 25Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 26But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” 27So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 28“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. 30The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. 31Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.” 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 … Pastor

*The Blessing of the Quilts… Pastor With Congregational Response

*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 … Worship Assistant with Congregational Responses Open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. We pray for the mission of the gospel. Unite your church in its proclamation and witness. Let the same mind be in us that is in Christ Jesus. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Creator God, you provide daily for our nourishment. Bless fields and orchards, oceans and lakes, birds and animals, insects and fish. Sustain those who harvest your life-sustaining bounty. Help us share the gifts you have freely given. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God of the nations, give all your people the mind of Christ. Guide national and international leaders to advocate for policies that look to the interests of the most vulnerable. Humble us when we question your mercy toward those who are different from us. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Self-emptying God, stir up compassion for those in need. Send your Spirit to those who are in crisis, troubled, weary, or discouraged. (We pray especially for . . .) Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We pray for our congregation and community. Guide our deliberations over difficult decisions. Strengthen our commitment to our ministries (here specific congregational ministries may be named). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Gracious God, we give thanks for the saints whose tongues confessed Jesus Christ as Lord. Keep us confident in your promises until we join them in endless praise. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

I like to think about the goodness of the Lord. I want to be grateful! He gives me everything I need I want to remember everything and so much more. That the Lord has done! So I just want to lift my hands I want to be thankful And say that I love Him! I want to be grateful I just want to lift my heart in praise! I want to be! I want to be thankful! I want to be!

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting the power of Christ and the gifts of the Spirit. Amen.

*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 … Crossroads “Prayer For Peace” … James Biery … Claudia Evans, Soloist

*Offertory Response… In Unison…“Thankful” … by Joe Stocker

*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. Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, You lift us up on wings like eagles. Wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord. Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, Wait upon the Lord, Wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord. We will wait upon the Lord. Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, Our God, you reign forever, Wait upon the Lord, Our hope, our strong deliverer. We will wait upon the Lord. You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God. Our God, you reign forever, You do not faint, you won’t grow weary. Our hope, our strong deliverer. You’re the defender of the weak. You are the everlasting God, You comfort those in need. The everlasting God.

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,

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