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

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!

500th Anniversary Of The Reformation - October 29, 2017 Traditional Worship Bulletin: Page 7, Contemporary Worship Bulletin: Page 16

On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith: the gospel of Christ—the good news—that makes us free! We pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to unite the church today in its proclamation and witness to the world. In the waters of baptism we are made one body; we pray for the day that all Christians will also be one at the Lord’s table.

Commemorations for this week… Reformation Day Tuesday, October 31, 2017 By the end of the seventeenth century, many Lutheran churches celebrated a festival commemorating Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-five Theses, a summary of abuses in the church of his time. At the heart of the reform movement was the gospel, the good news that it is by grace through faith that we are justified and set free. All Saints Day Wednesday, November 1, 2017 The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saints Day celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. On this day or the following Sunday, many congregations will remember the faithful who have died during the past year. Martín de Porres, renewer of society, died 1639 Friday, November 3, 2017 Martín was the son of a Spanish knight and a freed black slave from Panama. As a lay brother in the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), he engaged in many charitable works in Lima, Peru. He founded an orphanage, a hospital, and a clinic for cats and dogs.

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. TODAY...Cards for the Troops must be turned in TODAY, so we can get them delivered by Nov. 1! Time & Talent Forms are ready for you to fill out...they have been the centerfold of both October & November Callers...and there are some in the Narthex. Please fill out one per person, children too! , and put them in the box in the Narthex. We need you!!! 2017-2018 Music Scholarship Applications will be available 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 4, 7AM-10:30 AM...Pancake Breakfast. There will be Buttermilk and Buckwheat Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausages from Weaver’s of Wellsville…Bring Everyone You Know! November 5...Time Change...Remember to turn those clocks! (Autumn-”fall back”) November 5, both Worship Services, ALL SAINTS SUNDAY. If your loved one has passed since November 6, 2016 and you would like to have them remembered at this special service please let Pastor Woods or the church office know BEFORE Tuesday, October 31. November 10, 10-2PM, Village at Kelly Dr., Aux. to SpiriTrust Lutheran, Holiday Bazaar. Contact is Ann Bridge. Details in November Caller. Nov. 11 & 12, Brookside Park, Salem’s annual Fall Festival. Details are in the November Caller, Page 36. November 19: 1 Service at 10 AM, followed by Congregational Meeting and Brunch in the Social Hall. November 21, 7:00 PM There will be a special SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS session of GRIEF SHARE led by Deb Harlacher in the Parish House Parlor. Please talk to her at church to register, or you may call (717-292-3891) or email [email protected] and the information will be forwarded. November 22, 7:00 PM… Thanksgiving Eve Worship at Calvary

This Week At Calvary... Sunday,October29…500thAnniversary REFORMATION Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18, Psalm 1, 1Thessalonians 2:1-8, The Extra Floral Arrangement on the Matthew 22:34-46 altar is presented To The Glory Of God, In 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month 9:40 AM Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Room 5 10:00 AM Sunday School for All Ages and in Recognition Of The 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship Rev. John Wood’s Ministry at Calvary. SH Reserved, Caitlyn’s 13th Birthday-PM Monday, October 30 Psalm 119:41-48, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25, James 2:8-13 Parents With Infants/Toddlers: If children become restless 7:00 PM Move It Monday, Social Hall during worship, you may take them to the Narthex Area Tuesday, October 31 (behind the glass windows at the rear of the Sanctuary) and Psalm 119:41-48, Deuteronomy 10:10-22, James 2:14-26 allow them to move around and enjoy their snacks. (There are 6-8 PM, Hand Out Candy changing tables in most restrooms. ) Wednesday, November1, All Saints Day Psalm 119:41-48, Proverbs 16:1-20, Matthew 19:16-22 The rose on the altar is in celebration of the birth of 6;30 PM Ponder With The Pastor, Narthex SEBASTIAN JACK-VINCENT IAVARONE. Sebastian 6:45 PM Wiggle It Wednesday, Social Hall was born on October 11, 2017, weighing in at 8 lb. 13 oz., 21 Thursday, November 2 inches tall to proud parents Jinian and Jake Iavarone. We Psalm 43, 1Samuel 2:27-36, Romans 2:17-29 congratulate new grandparents Zina and Joe Compton also! 6:45 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Blessings and God Speed to Mark, Amber, Carmen, Mari- Friday, November 3 ah and Tess Glover who will be moving to Wisconsin! We Psalm 43, Ezekiel 13:1-16, 2Peter 2:1-3 will miss you. 2:30-4:30 PM-Dover Football, Social Hall Saturday, November 4 Please sign CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR THE TROOPS Psalm 43, Malachi 1:6-2:9, Matthew 23:13-28 TODAY! Show that you appreciate their service and the 7-10:30 AM Pancake Breakfast sacrifice that they and their families make to keep us safe and 10:00 AM Crossroads Praise Band Rehearsal free! SH Reserved, PM, Slater Party Narthex Reserved, PM, White’s Renewal of Vows November 5 is ALL SAINTS SUNDAY. If you have a Sunday, November 5...ALL SAINTS SUNDAY, loved one who has passed away since November 6, 2016 and Thankful for Your Stewardship in the World Sunday would like to have them remembered on Nov. 5, please con- Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43, 1Thessalonians 2:9-13, tact Pastor Woods or the church office with full name/date Matthew 23:1-12 of birth and date of death by Tuesday-October 31st. 8:30 AM Traditional Worship 9:40 AM Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Room 5 Can you believe it...time to start thinking about ordering 10:00 AM Sunday School for All Ages those beautiful poinsettias! Colors will be red, white, pink 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship and cost will be $8.50/plant. Roberta Downs and Donna Sharp will take orders on Nov. 5, 12 and 19. they will also be accept- Attendance: ing donations for the music fund. Plants will be at the church October 1 70 Traditional 67 Contemporary on Christmas Eve. October 8 62 Traditional 58 Contemporary October 15 70 Traditional 34 Contemporary 2017 Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Lists are on the bulletin October 22 74 Traditional 45 Contemporary board in the 1st floor hallway. Please sign up today. There are October 29 only a few 2017 dates still available! The 2018 papers will be up on the board by next Sunday.

Weis and Giant Gift Cards: If you make purchases at Weis and/or Giant, pick up gift cards here on Sunday mornings and NOVEMBER 19-ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 AM help support this significant Calvary fund raiser! They are Followed by Congregational Meeting and Brunch available in the small room off the Sanctuary prior to both Please bring a pot luck dish to share...beverages worship services and during coffee fellowship time. Questions and place settings will be provided. may be directed to Sharon Spangler.

Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving. which allows you to make donations on a scheduled,

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 29 Worship Volunteer: November 5 October Anniversaries Karen Dehn Bulletin Folder Irv & Carolyn 1 Ralph & Tina Blackburn Baumgardner 1 Jinian & Jake Iavarone 5 Derrick and Alyssa Girouard The Dusich Family Coffee Fellowship Lindsey & Mary Markle 8 Kerry & Wendy Zinn Gerald & Gloria Markle 14 Joseph & Barrett Skandera Wayne & Penny Communion Marlene Zech 23 Leroy & Althea Crone 24 Alan & Cheryl Reigart Gentzler Elements 27 Adam & Megan Myers Wayne & Penny Gift Card Table Shirley Gross Gentzler Jane English 8:30 11:00 Worship 8:30 11:00 October 29 October 29 Volunteer: November 5 November 5 Eden Dusich Nash Menard Acolyte LeeAnn Marsden Nena Menard Penny & Wayne Trena Hall Altar Guild Wes & Ann Zina Compton Gentzler Bridge Shirley & Carl Christine Harlacher Greeters Lindsey Markle Ludwig Kardos Gross Need One Eden Dusich Need One Jamie Brandstadter Caitlyn Laird Lay Reader Donna Keefer Lauren Hoffheins Alan Reigart Deb Harlacher Offering Tellers Jenni Melhorn Dave Quickel Cheryl Reigart Janet Oaster Sharon Spangler Janet Quickel Lauren Hoffheins Janice Oaster Alan Reigart Jason Gross Ushers Wilma White Jackie Busser Cheryl Reigart Samantha Schrum Sharon Spangler Jason Gross Janine Paff Deb Harlacher Jenni Melhorn Janice Oaster LeeAnn Marsden Chris Harlacher Michael Melhorn Dodie Menard Zina Compton Dodie Menard Worship Assistant Jason Gross Diane Brosius

Altar Flower Sponsors October 29—In Memory of My Parents, by Jason Gross November 5—In Honor of Marissa Schrum’s Birthday by Deb Harlacher

Bulletin Sponsors October 29—in Honor of Our Great-Granddaughter’s Birthday by Jane & Blair English

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

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 SIGN Christmas Cards for our TROOPS

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

TODAY: Christmas Cards for the Troops must be done November 17-18: Lock In National Youth Gathering Curriculum Classes-for participants and chaperones Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr.8, May 6 Donate wrapped candy and volunteer to help give it out— at the Dover Borough Trick or Treat night on October 31!

Thanks to God and to our Calvary Family

The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. ELW is the red hymnal. WOV in the blue hymnal. Projected is on the Screen behind the Altar. Please sign the red attendance books as they come to you and pass them on. *Designates please stand if you are able.

Greeting, Announcements & Sharing of Joys & Concerns … Pastor

Prelude … “How Great Thou Art” … Boberg/Nevue

Drama 1: Two Christians from Luther’s day are on their way to church, discussing the current unrest due to Luther’s presenting of his 95 Theses. The date is soon after October 31, 1517.

*Opening Prayer...Pastor with Congregation

P In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

C I thank thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, thy dear Son, that thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray thee that thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings in life may please thee. For into thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let thy holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me. Amen.

*The Hymn is sung by the congregation to the tune Erhalt Uns, Herr LM:

Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word; curb those who by deceit or sword; Would wrest the kingdom from your Son and bring to nought all he has done.

Lord Jesus Christ, your pow’r make known, for you are Lord of lords alone; Defend your holy Church that we may sing your praise triumphantly.

O Comforter of priceless worth, send peace and unity on earth; Support us in our final strife and lead us out of death to life.

Drama 2: Luther, in the monastery, struggles with his faith

The Anthem…Calvary’s Adult Choir… “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”… Arr. By David Johnson

Vs. 1-Choir & Congregation Vs. 2-Choir For lo, his doom is sure, A mighty fortress is our God, Vs. 3-Choir & Congregation One little word shall fell him. A bulwark never failing: And though this world, Vs. 4-Choir & Congregation Our helper he amid the flood with devils filled, That word above all earthly Of mortal ills prevailing; Should threaten to undo us; powers, For still our ancient foe We will not fear, No thanks to them, abideth; Doth seek to work us woe; for God hast willed The spirit and the gifts are ours His craft and power are great, His truth to triumph through us; Through him who with us sideth: And, armed with cruel hate, The prince of darkness grim, Let goods and kindred go, On earth is not his equal. We tremble not for him: This mortal life also; His rage we can endure, The body they may kill:

The Old Testament Lesson … Jeremiah 31:31-34 … Lay Reader

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law with- in them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

Drama 3: Luther’s awareness of the importance of God’s Word.

The Second Lesson … Romans 3:19-28 … Lay Reader

by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Drama 4: Luther’s realization of salvation by faith in Jesus.

The Gospel Lesson … John 8:31-36… Pastor

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Drama 5: Luther’s reliance of God’s grace above all else, as he stands before the church authorities at the Diet of Worms and says, “I cannot, and will not, recant.”

Creedal Hymn sung by the congregation to the tune Wir Glauben All (metrical) 87 77 (you may remain seated)

We all believe in one true God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Ever-present help in need, praised by all the heav’nly host; All he made his love enfolds, all creation he upholds.

We all believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Mary’s son, Who descended from his throne and for us salvation won; By whose cross and death are we rescued from all misery.

We all confess the Holy Ghost, who from both in truth proceeds, Who sustains and comforts us in all trials, fears and needs. Blessed, holy Trinity, praise forever be to thee!

Hymn of Justification sung by the congregation to the tune Nun Freut Euch 87 87 887: (you may remain seated)

Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice, with exultation springing, And, with united heart and voice and holy rapture singing, Proclaim the wonders God hath done, how his right arm the vict’ry won; Right dearly it hath cost him.

Fast bound in Satan’s chains I lay, death brooded darkly o’er me, Sin was my torment night and day, in sin my mother bore me; Yea, deep and deeper still I fell, life had become a living hell, So firmly sin possessed me.

My own good works availed me naught, no merit they attaining; Free will against God’s judgment fought, dead to all good remaining. My fears increased till sheer despair left naught but death to be my share; The pangs of hell I suffered.

But God beheld my wretched state before the world’s foundation, And, mindful of his mercies great, he planned my soul’s salvation. A Father’s heart he turned to me, sought my redemption fervently: He gave his dearest Treasure.

He spoke to his beloved Son: “’Tis time to have compassion. Then go, bright Jewel of my crown, and bring to man salvation; From sin and sorrow set him free, slay bitter death for him that he May live with thee forever.”

*Sharing the Peace… Pastor with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Offering… Received by the Ushers

*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 We praise you, all-holy God, our Covenant Lord, our Redeemer, the Strength of Truth, for the water of Wittenberg and for flowers in this place, for our ancestors and godparents from around the globe, for seminaries and missions and fellowship halls, for Jeremiah and the psalmists, for Luther, Melanchthon, Muhlenberg and Fedde, for Katie Luther and Cranach, Bach and Nicolai, Nommensen and Kierkegaard, Bonhoeffer and Hammarskjold, for all serv- ants of the Reformation. We praise you O God, for Jesus Christ, embodying forgiveness, granting us grace, setting us free, who on the night before he died, 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. And so we remember your Word, his presence in this meal around the world, you law, your grace, your freedom. Bless this meal and all those who share it; continue the reformation of your churches; with the joy of life in your household, mighty Fortress, victorious Champion, powerful Shield, today, tomorrow and forever 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 … “For By Grace You Have Been Saved” … ELW # 598

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

*The Prayers are spoken responsively by the worship assistant and the congregation:

P We give thanks to you, almighty Father, as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Refor- mation. Help us to see anew this day what an monumental impact Martin Luther’s nailing of the 95 Theses has had on our faith today. Help us to continue to live in the faith grounded in your grace uncovered for us so long ago. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Stir in us a desire to know you more and know your Word on a deeper and deeper level, as Martin Luther sought to do. Fill us with the urge to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest all you have to say to us through your Holy Scriptures, and let us never turn away from your messages of undeserved forgiveness and love. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Your Word continues to guide and direct us in our relationships with other. Grant us true knowledge from your Word to share with those who are hurting or doubting, that they may find the rest and reassurance they need that you are always with them and you will always care for them. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P We praise you for the long line of reformers who followed Martin Luther and remained faithful to your Word of hope and promise through many difficult times. Give us the same courage and resolve to continue to witness for you and stand firm in the conviction that we are saved only by faith alone, grace alone, and Scripture alone, gifts that can come only from you. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Open our eyes to see opportunities be in your Word around the kitchen table, around the neighborhood with friends and in your holy house. Keep us available to talk to others who are

seeking to know more from your Word that we may be a source of strength and encourage- ment in the Gospel for them. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender, C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Let us rejoice in the freedom we have to worship you and to participate in your services of the Word in your house of worship. Give us voices to sing and words to proclaim in the midst of brothers and sisters in the faith, and allow us to be warm and welcoming to all who enter this place for the first time. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Thank you for the various roles you have given us in this Church and this world. Help us to live out our callings in ways that please you and that declare to those around us the power of the Word that is at work in our words and deeds. Let us value the work of all those in the Church, no matter what their position. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Remain in us as we face trials and tribulations of any kind. Especially we pray this day for ... Help us to see that no matter what we are experiencing, your love for us continues and your promise of salvation is never forgotten or abandoned. Keep our eyes ever focused on the coming kingdom and the life that awaits us there with you. O Mighty Fortress, strong De- fender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Continue to keep reforming, reshaping and renewing us to become more and more like your Son. Let us never grow complacent or lethargic is expanding the reach of your Word to all nations, communities and homes. Allow us to see that, like Martin Luther, we can do no other when it comes to standing up for what we believe. May our faith in your salvation keep driving us forward in our efforts to be your voice of certain hope. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in thy Word.

P Amen.

*The Confession is sung by the congregation to the tune Vater Unser 88 88 88:

Forgive our sins, Lord, we implore, remove from us their burden sore, As we their trespasses forgive who by offenses us do grieve. Thus let us dwell in charity and serve our brother willingly.

*The Absolution is spoken by the pastor:

I have the privilege of sharing with you the very Good News that Luther brought to light in the Reformation: Your sins are forgiven, not because of anything you have done, but because of what Christ did for you on the cross and through the empty tomb. The power of sin has been removed for you forever and you are free to live a new life in Christ. Be blessed by his peace and love. Amen.

*The Response is sung by the congregation to the tune Vater Unser 88 88 88:

Amen, that is, so shall it be. Confirm our faith and hope in thee That we may doubt not, but believe what here we ask we shall receive. Thus in thy name and at thy word we say: Amen. Oh, hear us, Lord!

*Farewell and God Speed… Pastor… Mark, Amber, Carmen, Mariah and Tess Glover

*The Benediction is spoken by the pastor: Now continue in the Word of the Lord. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

*The Closing Hymn … “The Church’s One Foundation” … Vs. 1 & 5… ELW Hymn #654

*Dismissal….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Go in peace. Sound the good news. Thanks be to God.

Postlude… “Built On A Rock” … Arr. By Broughton

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… Crossroads “I Will Call Upon The Lord” … Michael O’Shields

Drama 1: Two Christians from Luther’s day are on their way to church, discussing the current unrest due to Luther’s presenting of his 95 Theses. The date is soon after October 31, 1517.

*Opening Prayer...Pastor with Congregation

P In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Song… Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation

Verse: Forever He is worthy, Our God is a consuming fire, And we will keep our eyes on You, Chorus: A burning holy flame with glory and We will keep our eyes on You. A mighty fortress is our God, freedom. A sacred refuge is Your name. Our God is the only righteous judge, Your kingdom is unshakeable. Chorus: Ruling over us with kindness and And with You forever we will reign. A mighty fortress is our God, wisdom. A sacred refuge is Your name. And we will keep our eyes on You, Verse: Your kingdom is unshakeable. We will keep our eyes on You. God is jealous for His own, And with You forever we will reign. None could comprehend His love and

mercy. Our God is exalted on His throne, Bridge: High above the heavens.

“A Mighty Fortress” … Nockels, Nockels, Brown & Robertson Drama 2: Luther, in the monastery, struggles with his faith

The Old Testament Lesson … Jeremiah 31:31-34 … Lay Reader

Special Music… Crossroads “Mighty to Save” … Fielding & Morgan

Drama 3: Luther’s awareness of the importance of God’s Word.

The Second Lesson … Romans 3:19-28 … Lay Reader

Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of

faith. For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

Drama 4: Luther’s realization of salvation by faith in Jesus.

The Gospel Lesson … John 8:31-36… Pastor

Drama 5: Luther’s reliance of God’s grace above all else, as he stands before the church authorities at the Diet of Worms and says, “I cannot, and will not, recant.”

I see you In the sunrise; Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa, oh oh oh I see you In the rain. I see you In the sunrise; I see you In the laughter; I see you In the rain. I feel you through the pain. I see you In the laughter; I feel you through the pain. Everything that you have made is beautiful. Everything that you have made is Your love is like a mighty fire deep Oh my God, I can’t believe my beautiful. inside my bones. eyes. Oh my God, I can’t believe my I feel like I could climb a thousand But in all of this to think that you eyes. Mountains all at once. would think of me But in all of this to think that you And I never have to wonder if Makes my heart come alive. would think of me somebody cares for me. Makes my heart come alive. I love the Maker, Your love is like a mighty fire deep And the Maker loves me. inside my bones. Your love is like a mighty fire deep Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa, oh oh oh I feel like I could climb a thousand inside my bones. Mountains all at once. I feel like I could climb a thousand And, the Maker loves me. And I never have to wonder if Mountains all at once. And, the Maker loves me. somebody cares for me. And I never have to wonder if I love the Maker, somebody cares for me. And the Maker loves me. I love the Maker, Oh whoa, oh, oh whoa, oh oh oh And the Maker loves me.

Music … Crossroads and Congregation “The Maker” … VBS 2017 … August & Cash

*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

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!

“In Christ Alone” … Getty & Townend

*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.

*Distribution Music… Chosen By The A.V. Team

*The Prayers are spoken responsively by the worship assistant and the congregation:

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P We praise you for the long line of reformers who followed Martin Luther and remained faithful to your Word of hope and promise through many difficult times. Give us the same

courage and resolve to continue to witness for you and stand firm in the conviction that we are saved only by faith alone, grace alone, and Scripture alone, gifts that can come only from you. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Open our eyes to see opportunities be in your Word around the kitchen table, around the neighborhood with friends and in your holy house. Keep us available to talk to others who are seeking to know more from your Word that we may be a source of strength and encour- agement in the Gospel for them. O Mighty Fortress, strong Defender,

C Give us grace to continue in your Word.

P Continue to keep reforming, reshaping and renewing us to become more and more like your Son. Let us never grow complacent or lethargic is expanding the reach of your Word to all

nations, communities and homes. Allow us to see that, like Martin Luther, we can do no other when it comes to standing up for what we believe. May our faith in your salvation keep driving us forward in our efforts to be your voice of certain hope. O Mighty Fortress, strong De- fender,

You take all the pieces of my life, Oh,___You forgive me. Put ‘em back together, Only you can heal my broken heart, Make it all alright. Make all things new with a brand new start.

C Give us grace to continue in thy Word.

P Amen.

*The Lord’s Prayer is spoken in unison at this time.

*The Confession is Sung by Congregation & Crossroads: … “You Forgive Me”

*The Absolution is spoken by the pastor:

*The Response is spoken by the congregation :

The Benediction is spoken by the pastor:

P Now continue in the Word of the Lord. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his

Refrain: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet Verse 2 And a light unto my path I will not forget Thy word is a lamp unto my feet Your love for me and yet And a light unto my path My heart forever is wandering. Jesus, be my guide Verse 1 And hold me to your side, When I feel afraid, And I will love you to the end. Think I’ve lost my way, Still you’re there right beside me, Refrain: And nothing will I fear Thy word is a lamp unto my feet As long as you are near. And a light unto my path Please be near me to the end. (Refrain) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path

face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

*The Sending Hymn … Crossroads and Congregation

“Thy Word” … Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith

*Call To Service… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Go in peace. Sound the good news. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God.

*Post-Service Music ...Crossroads “Blessed Be Your Name” … Redman

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