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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran
Church Of Dover PA The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor
www.calvarylutherandover.org 717-292-3891
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WELCOME TO CALVARY “The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God”
Thank you for worshipping with us today. You are always welcome at Calvary!
The Third Sunday After Epiphany - January 22, 2017 Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow him. In Jesus the
kingdom of God has come near. We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. We see this light most profoundly in the cross—as God suffers with us and all who are oppressed by sickness, sin, or evil. Light dawns for us as we gather around the word, the font, and the holy table. We are then
sent to share the good news that others may be “caught” in the net of God’s grace and mercy.
Commemorations for this week…
Conversion of Paul Wednesday, January 25, 2017
The week of prayer begun by the remembrance of Peter's confession now comes to an end as we recall
the pivotal moment in the life of the other pillar of the early church, the apostle Paul. His encounter with
the risen Christ turned him from persecutor of the followers of Christ to one of their leaders.
Timothy, Titus, and Silas, missionaries Thursday, January 26, 2017
These three early Christian men were missionary companions of the apostle Paul. Timothy became
bishop of Ephesus, Titus bishop of Crete, and Silas was imprisoned with Paul at Philippi until they were
delivered by an earthquake.
Lydia, Dorcas, and Phoebe, witnesses to the faith Friday, January 27, 2017
Women as well as men were important Christian leaders from the beginning, as demonstrated by these
coworkers of the apostle Paul. Lydia, a seller of purple goods, lent her home for a church; Dorcas was
known for charitable works; and Phoebe was a deacon in the church at Cenchrae.
Thomas Aquinas, teacher, died 1274 Saturday, January 28, 2017
One of the most brilliant and creative theologians in the church's history, Aquinas worked to bring
together scripture and the philosophy of Aristotle. A member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans),
Aquinas was also a hymnwriter.
The Sanctuary is a place of reverence and worship to honor our Lord. Please...do not bring
beverages or food into the Sanctuary, however you may have these items in the other areas of the church.
Please look at the prayer list found on page 5 and let Pastor John or the church office know of any
changes that should be made.
2017 Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Lists are on the bulletin board in the 1st floor hallway. Please
sign up today before your “special” dates are no longer available!
If you have not received your 2017 Offering Envelopes please check the boxes in the Social Hall. If
you are enrolled in Simply Giving-there are still boxes there for you-please pick them up. If you cannot
find your envelopes-contact treasurer, Janice Oaster.
One of our members, Charlotte Escobar is in end stages of kidney failure & in need of a kidney
transplant. if you are aware of anyone who can help, please contact Dawn Temple at Pinnacle
Health System 717-213-3908.
Barrett Skandera had surgery on January 20. She will not be able to drive for at least 1 month and
will be going to physical therapy twice weekly. She is looking for help in getting to these
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News and Notes Sunday, 8:30 AM, Traditional Worship
Sunday, 9:40 AM, Youth Choir, Room #5
Sunday, 10:00 AM, Sunday School for All Ages
Sunday, 11:00 AM, Contemporary Worship
Wednesday Bible Study, Pastor to advise when this will resume
Thursday, 6:45 PM Hand Bell Rehearsal 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, 10:00 Crossroads Rehearsal
Sunday, January 22 - ANNUAL MEETING Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4,9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-23 10:00 AM Annual Meeting in the Social Hall Monday, January 23 Psalm 27:7-14, Judges 6:11-24, Ephesians 5:6-14 9:00 AM Calvary Quilters, Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Planning Improvement Mtg., Room 1 7:00 PM Alumni, Social Hall Tuesday, January 24 Psalm 27:7-14, Judges 7:12-22, Philippians 2:12-18 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting, Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Work Committee Wednesday, January 25 Psalm 27:7-14, Genesis 49:1-2, 8-13, 21-26, Luke 1:67-79 Preschool Wonderful Wednesday, Social Hall 5:30 PM Girl Scouts Thursday, January 26
Psalm 15, Deuteronomy 16:18-20, 1Peter 3:8-12 Friday, January 27 Psalm 15, Deuteronomy 24:17-25:4, 1Timothy 5:17-24 Saturday, January 28 Psalm 15, Micah 3:1-4, John 13:31-35 Sunday, January 29 Micah 6;1-8, Psalm 15, 1Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12
Attendance: January 1 101 One Service This Date January 8 94 Traditional 73 Contemporary January 15 91 Traditional 70 Contemporary January 22 January 29
Parents With Infants/Toddlers: if your children become restless during worship, you may take them to the Narthex Area (behind the glass windows at the
rear of the Sanctuary) and allow them to move around. There are changing tables in most restrooms.
ANNUAL MEETING this morning at 10:00 in the social hall.
Property planning meeting will be on January 23 at 6:30 PM in Room 1. We are aware that this group usu-ally meets on the 3rd Monday, but will be meeting the 4th Monday in January. Have YOU filled out and handed in your registration for the CHURCH RETREAT? The Retreat will be held March 24-26 at Camp Joy-El. If you never attended this should be your year to do so! The registration form is in the Caller and available from Heather Callaghan. Ooooh...yucky stuff...please when disposing of cups do not put them in trash cans with liquid still in them. Please pour liquids in sinks in rest rooms or in the white sink in the kitchen before disposing of the cups. Ushers: Please fill in an attendance form and place it on the offering plate. Offering Tellers: please place the gray attendance form in Deanna’s mailbox. Thanks all...it helps keep our records accurate! Outreach Projects: Warm Heads/Happy Hearts!!! Please donate all sizes of knit hats for the Rescue Mission. Thank you! Marcia Feehan Weis and Giant Gift Cards: If you make purchases at Weis and/or Giant, pick up gift cards here on Sunday mornings and help support this significant Calvary fund raiser! They are available in the social hall prior to both worship services and during coffee fellowship time. Questions may be directed to Sharon Spangler. Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of elec-tronic giving. which allows you to make donations on a scheduled, automatic basis. It is convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our church. How to get started: To set up electronic donations, simply complete an authorization form located in the narthex and return to the treasurer. Do-nations can be debited automatically from either a checking or savings account. Questions may be directed to Janice Oaster.
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8:30 JANUARY 22 11:00 JANUARY 22 Worship Volunteer: 8:30 JANUARY 29 11:00 JANUARY 29
Kaidence Smith Nash Menard Acolyte LeeAnn Marsden Caitlyn Laird
Elaine Byers Becky Snelbecker Altar Guild Wes & Ann Bridge Chris Harlacher
Lindsey Markle
Eden Dusich
David Quickel
Janet Quickel
Greeters Jason Gross
Janice Oaster
Marlene Zech
Zita Smith
Lexi Wells Jason Gross Lay Reader Donna Keefer Tracy Kistner
Jenni Melhorn
Sharon Spangler
Janice Oaster
Jason Gross
Janice Oaster
Offering Tellers Ben & Karen Myers
Carl Gross
Dave & Janet
Quickel
LeeAnn Marsden
Jenni Melhorn
Michael Melhorn
Sharon Spangler
Jason Gross
Janice Oaster
Bob Kistner
Dodie Menard
Ushers Karena Strain
Linda Alley
Bobbi Gorman
Lauren Hoffheins
Donna Sharp
Mel Sharp
Emma Woods
Chris Harlacher
Cheryl Reigart Marlene Zech Worship Assistant Janine Paff Ludwig Kardos
Altar Flower Sponsor
January 22: In Loving Memory of Ronald Oaster and Clayton Evans by Janice Oaster and Family
January 29: In Loving Memory of Grandson Jamie & Granddaughter Sara by The Baumgardner’s
Bulletin Sponsor
January 22: Sponsorship Available
January 22 Worship Volunteer: January 29
Wilma White Bulletin Folder LeeAnn Marsden
Roger & Bobbi Gorman
Alyssa Girouard
Coffee Fellowship Speck, Sharp,
Laird Families
Kenny & Pat Gentzler Communion
Elements Dodie Menard
Laird Family Gift Card Table Pat & Kenny Gentzler
January 70+ Birthdays 1 Faye Miller
5 Miriam Speck 12 Lee Snyder 14 Charlotte Snyder
15 Carol Webb 19 Blair English
January Anniversary
The SPECIAL OFFERING for January will benefit ELCA Disaster Relief Fund
Lord, give me open ears, a willing heart and ready feet so that I can respond to your call. Amen.
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Our Church Family: Jan and Pastor Ambrose
Sherry Baldwin
Irv Baumgardner
Doris Beitzel
Russ Blank §
Mike Busser
Rickey Cox
Althea Crone §
Leroy Crone
Shirley & Wayne Crone
Floyd Drawbaugh
Miriam Ehrhart
Jane English
Charlotte Escobar
Scott Evans
Eileen Fadely
Marcia Feehan
June Fickes
Janet Laughman§
Nancy Little
Gloria Markle
Tanner Markle
Don Marsden
Marion Mummert
Stephen McWilliams
Cheryl Reese
John & Pat Rodgers
Owen Ryan
Donna Senft§
Kim Shaw
Barrett Skandera
Lois Slothower
Ruth Smeltzer
Zita Smith
Lee & Charlotte Snyder
Helen Weigel §
Kathy Wheet
Dick Wigfield
Bill & Marlene Zech
Barbara & Clair Zinn
Rev. John Woods, (Our Pastor)
Aaron Laird, (Our Youth Director)
Bishop James Dunlop (Lower Susquehanna Synod)
Bishop Elizabeth Eaton (ELCA)
Derrick Matthews & Family (Missionary)
§ Shut-In
From the Community:
John Allen
Mark & Kay Allen
Jamie Arbaugh
Kathy Arnold
Timothy Bair
Betty & Family (sister of Sue Goodwin)
Steve Barkdoll
Sarah Black
Glen Brosius
Tonya Small Brown
Jake Calhoun
Kori Chronister
Jayden Coval
Marie Crawford
Sheila Crist
Louella Deardorff
Bob Dentler
Natalie Dentler
Richard Dressler
Mary Erb
Rita Erney
Jacinda Frigm
Christine Geisleman
Gilbert (our sponsored child)
Grace Goodwin§
Susanne Gray
Charlene Gross
Jillian Gurski
Gloria Haldeman
Kathi Hartzell
Jean & Armand Hebert
Rita Heilmann
Reed Henderson
Ashlie Hilbert
Ethan Hollifield
Raylene Hutchings
Joann Kauffman
Pastor Gregory Lindsey
Paula Little
Laura Little Livingston
Brooklyn Loucks
Tom & Travis Luchka
Mary Kessler
Pat Mc Evoy
Cindy Marco
Bernard Marine
Michael Martin
Donald Miller
Dulcie Mishkin
Nancy Moser
Harold Mummert
Helen Nogel
The Family of Fred Peterson
Gabriel Plymire
Barbara Poulin
Kandis T. Prato
Kevin T. Prato
Don &Shirley Reed
Wayne Reich
John Rockafello
Taiven Schopf
Sandy Shellenberger
Kim Shelley
Kathy Shoff
Mary Jo Simmons
Lee Snelbecker
Gage Sponsler
Bill Stamm
Bruce Toepher
Kathy Tolbert
Brad Trimmer
Grace Trimmer§
Michelle Weber,
Dorothy Wolk
Zoe-friend of Barb Zinn
New Hope Ministries
Military:
Brody Black
Mike Blaszczyk
Jason Kelly
MAJ Clair Kling
Brandon Krantz
Ryan Kules
LTC Jimmy Matthews
PFC Jefferson P. Miller
CPT Seth Reed
Joshua Shearer
Military Deployed
If you know of any changes
that need to be made to this list
please contact
Pastor Woods at 891-5503.
Please pray for all listed here &
those we name in our hearts... for these and all who need prayer...
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Calvary Youth Group Open to People in Grades 5-12
Join in anytime and bring a friend! Youth Director: Aaron Laird 717-577-9594
[email protected] Facebook.com/calvarydoveryouth
Instagram - calvarydoveryouth Twitter - @CalvaryDvrYouth
Please consider signing up to help serve during Coffee Fellowship or help sell Giant or Weis Gift Cards.
And, don’t forget to buy them-you can get groceries, postage stamps, gas with your gift cards!
Good News: we get a little bit more FREE use of SimplyCircle so ...
If you would like to know about/be involved/be first to know about youth events go to www.simplycircle.com and sign up. Invite code is SM97KH
CURRENT COLLECTIONS...please place items ON THE BOOKSHELF outside the youth room:
Tabs off of beverage cans...for Ronald McDonald House
If you find Peanut Butter (any brand) and Confectioner’s Sugar on sale please start donating it to so we can make those yummy candies
when the season arrives.
Students in need of VOLUNTEER HOURS...please check in with Aaron or Diane!
Thanks to God
& our Calvary Family
for EVERYTHING!
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The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. ELW is the red hymnal. WOV in the blue hymnal. Projected is on the Screen behind the Altar.
*Designates please stand if you are able. Please sign the red attendance books as they come to you and pass them on.
Greeting, Announcements & Sharing of Joys & Concerns … Pastor Prelude … “Lamb Of God”… Twila Paris… Brian Alley, Soloist
*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the
nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways.
Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken
or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to
know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of
ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can
live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God
puts us together. God’s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved
children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of ☩ Jesus
Christ our Savior. Amen.
*Gathering Hymn…“Dearest Jesus, At Your Word”… ELW Hymn # 520
*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. *Canticle Of Praise … “Glory To God…” … ELW Page #204
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*Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response Let us pray...Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us.
Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come
through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen. Anthem, Adult Choir …“I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light”…Thompson/Harlan
First Reading…Lay Reader with Congregational Response
Isaiah 9:1-4
A reading from Isaiah.
The northern tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali experienced defeat, but they are assured that their
condition will be reversed when God makes a light-filled appearance. The joy they will experi-
ence will resemble celebrations of great harvests, because God will deliver them from every-
thing that diminishes or oppresses them. The people in the northern parts of Israel have experi-
enced “gloom” and “darkness” because of the destruction wrought by Assyrian military forces.
To these people, the prophet announces the shining of a great light of salvation.
1There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time [the LORD] brought
into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make
glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
2The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
3You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
4For the yoke of their burden,
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and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm… With Congregational Responses… Psalm 27 :1, 4-9
1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then | shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I | be afraid?
4One thing I ask of the LORD; one | thing I seek;
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life; to gaze upon the
beauty of the LORD and to seek God | in the temple. 5For in the day of trouble God will | give me shelter,
hide me in the hidden places of the sanctuary, and raise me high up- | on a rock.
6Even now my head is lifted up above my enemies | who surround me.
Therefore I will offer sacrifice in the sanctuary, sacrifices of rejoicing; I will sing and
make music | to the LORD. R 7Hear my voice, O LORD, when I call;
have mercy on me and | answer me.
8My heart speaks your message— | “Seek my face.”
Your face, O LORD, | I will seek. 9Hide not your face from me, turn not away from your ser- | vant in anger.
Cast me not away—you have been my helper; forsake me not, O God of | my salvation. R
Second Reading… Lay Reader with Congregational Responses A reading from 1 Corinthians.
Paul calls on the Corinthians to end their dissensions and share the unified outlook
of the gospel. Discord arises when we forget that we belong not to human leaders or institutions
but to Christ who was crucified for us. Indeed, the unifying word of the cross of Christ
is the center of the gospel and the power of God’s salvation.
10Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you
be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same
mind and the same purpose. 11For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are
quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong
to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13Has Christ
been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14I thank
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God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15so that no one can say that you
were baptized in my name. 16(I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do
not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to pro-
claim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emp-
tied of its power.
18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are
being saved it is the power of God.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
*Gospel Acclamation… In Unison … ELW Page #205
*Gospel… Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 4:12-23
The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus begins his public ministry shortly after John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod.
He proclaims the nearness of God’s reign and calls four fishermen to be his first disciples.
12Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He left Nazareth
and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that
what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
15“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,
on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
16the people who sat in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death
light has dawned.” 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
18As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and
Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them,
“Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” 20Immediately they left their nets and fol-
lowed him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his
brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good
news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
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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...“Will You Come And Follow Me”… ELW Hymn # 798
The Message…Pastor
*The Apostles Creed… In Unison … ELW Page #105
*The Prayers...Worship Assistant, Congregational Responses, Pastor Called to be a light to the nations, let us pray for God’s justice, peace, and healing.
Holy God, you call us to fish for people. Tear down divisions and unite the church universal in
your mission. Make us of the same mind and purpose in service and worship to you.
Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Nurturing God, you call us to care for creation. Breathe into us the joy and beauty of
stewardship. Teach us to care for the small seed and the expansive sky. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Compassionate God, you call us to care for the stranger in our midst. Sustain refugees from
every country (especially) and empower organizations that provide food and shelter for
them, especially Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Redeeming God, you break the oppressor’s rod. Bring an end to tyranny and poverty. Wipe out
fear. Uphold all your children who suffer in body, mind, or spirit (especially). Heal us
with your presence. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Triune God, you call us into relationship with you. Raise up leaders in your church who risk
looking foolish for the sake of the gospel. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Ever-living God, you call us to rest in you. Keep us faithful on earth and bring us to life
everlasting with the saints of every time and place. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Receive these prayers in the name of Christ, the light of the world, who is one with you and the
Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.
*Sharing the Peace… Pastor with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
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Offering… Received by the Ushers Offertory Hymn … “ Here I Am, Lord”… ELW Hymn # 574 *Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison *Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Merciful God, receive the gifts we bring, our selves, our time, and our possessions. Through
this meal unite us as your body, shining with the light of your justice and mercy; for
the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *The Great Thanksgiving… Pastor with Congregational Responses The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
*Proper Preface… Pastor
It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord. Sharing our life, he lived among us to reveal your glory and love, that our darkness should give way to his own brilliant light. And so, with the Church on earth and the host of heaven, we praise
Your name and join their unending hymn: *Sanctus… “Holy, Holy, Holy…” … In Unison … ELW Page 207 *Eucharistic Prayer… Pastor
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*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
We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. Come. Be filled with the light and life.
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.
Communion Hymn ...“ I Received The Living God”...ELW Hymn # 477
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen.
*Post Communion Prayer….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response O Morning Star, fair and bright, you have refreshed us again with heavenly food. You are our
dearest treasure. Go with us now—today, tomorrow, every day—that we tell the story
of your never-ending love and sing your praise both now and forever. Amen.
*Blessing….Pastor with Congregational Response The God of Glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the ☩ Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.
*Sending Hymn… “I Love To Tell The Story”….ELW Hymn # 661
*Dismissal….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Go in peace. Be the Light of Christ. Thanks be to God.
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CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA
Thanking God for Our Musicians...
Adult Choir
Jennifer McCleary-Conductor
Suzanne Tilley-Accompanist
Soprano
Charlotte Clark, Shirley Crone,
Tammy Klunk, Mary Markle,
Jenni Melhorn
Tenor
Brian Alley, Gus Gerstle, Tim McCleary,
Dave Mummert, Bill Rodgers
Alto
Zina Compton, Roberta Downs,
Jeanne Gerstle, Donna Keefer,
Faye Miller
Bass Handbell Choir
Miriam Ehrhart-Conductor
Jenni Melhorn-Assistant Conductor
Chelsey Allen
Linda Alley
Heather Callaghan
Zina Compton
Kevin Crone
Tammy Klunk
Karen Latshaw
Jenni Melhorn
Praise Band
CROSSROADS
Director and Keyboard: Suzanne Tilley
Guitar: Brad Brosius, DJ Heinle
Bass Guitar: Pastor John Woods
Drums: Dodie Menard
Flute: Emma Miller
Vocals:
Doris Beitzel
Diane Brosius
Zina Compton
Claudia Evans
Mary Jung
Caitlyn Laird
Michael Lightner
Nena Menard
Cheryl Reese
Ellen Shaffer
Jerry Shaffer
Becky Snelbecker
Nichole Windhausen
Audio-Visual Coordinator (The lady who puts all
those awesome things on the screen)
Linda Alley
Sound Technicians
Walt Tilley
Joe Compton
Chris Woods
Video Presentation
Kenny Laird
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PRE-SERVICE MUSIC…“Love Come Down”...VBS 2017 … Simple Tense Songs WELCOME/SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS… Pastor
*GATHERING SONG...Projected on screen… Crossroads with Congregation
“You Have Come Down To The Lakeshore” ... Cesareo Gabarain
*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS… Pastor with Congregational Responses
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the
nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways.
Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken
or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to
know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of
ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can
live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God
puts us together. God’s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved
children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of ☩ Jesus
Christ our Savior. Amen.
*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.
*SONG OF PRAISE…“Alleluia” by Jerry Sinclair… In Unison
Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, alleluia!
He’s my Savior, he’s my Savior, he’s my Savior, he’s my Savior,
he’s my Savior, he’s my Savior, alleluia!
*PRAYER OF THE DAY… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response
Let us pray...Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us.
Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come
through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Order of Service 11:00 A.M., Contemporary Worship Service
The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. *Designates please stand if you are able.
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Amen.
FIRST LESSON …Lay Reader with Congregational Response
Isaiah 9:1-4
A reading from Isaiah.
The northern tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali experienced defeat, but they are assured that their
condition will be reversed when God makes a light-filled appearance. The joy they will experi-
ence will resemble celebrations of great harvests, because God will deliver them from every-
thing that diminishes or oppresses them. The people in the northern parts of Israel have experi-
enced “gloom” and “darkness” because of the destruction wrought by Assyrian military forces.
To these people, the prophet announces the shining of a great light of salvation.
1There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time [the LORD] brought
into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make
glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
2The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
3You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
4For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SPECIAL MUSIC…“ ”… Vocal Duet: Mary Jung and Jerry Shaffer
SECOND LESSON … Lay Reader with Congregational Responses A reading from 1 Corinthians.
Paul calls on the Corinthians to end their dissensions and share the unified outlook
of the gospel. Discord arises when we forget that we belong not to human leaders or institutions
but to Christ who was crucified for us. Indeed, the unifying word of the cross of Christ
is the center of the gospel and the power of God’s salvation.
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10Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you
be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same
mind and the same purpose. 11For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are
quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong
to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13Has Christ
been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14I thank
God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15so that no one can say that you
were baptized in my name. 16(I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do
not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to pro-
claim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied
of its power.
18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are
being saved it is the power of God.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
*ALLELUIA VERSE: “Ancient Words” by Lynn Deshazo… In Unison
Ancient words, ever true.
Changing me and changing you;
We have come with open hearts,
O, let the ancient words impart.
*GOSPEL … Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 4:12-23
The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.
Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus begins his public ministry shortly after John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod.
He proclaims the nearness of God’s reign and calls four fishermen to be his first disciples.
12Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He left Nazareth
and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that
what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
15“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,
on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
16the people who sat in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death
light has dawned.” 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
18As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and
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Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them,
“Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” 20Immediately they left their nets and followed
him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother
John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediate-
ly they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news
of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
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.
MESSAGE… Pastor
*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 Ho-
ly Spirit,
the holy
catholic
church,
the com-
munion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*SHARING OF THE PEACE… Pastor with Congregational Response
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
Give thanks to the Lord
Our God and King;
His love endures forever.
For He is good;
He is above all things;
His love endures forever.
Sing praise; sing praise;
Sing praise, sing praise.
Forever God is faithful!
Forever God is strong!
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OFFERING… Ushers will receive our gifts
OFFERING MUSIC…“I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”… Harry D. Clarke
*OFFERTORY RESPONSE…“Forever” by Chris Tomlin… In Unison
*OFFERING PRAYER… Worship Assistant and Congregation
O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have
raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you
and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
*WORDS OF INSTITUTION… Pastor
*LORD’S PRAYER...In Unison
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we
forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us
from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and
forever. Amen.
COMMUNION…
Gluten free communion wafers are available.
If you require this product, please make sure an usher is aware of this.
All are welcome at the table of the Lord. Those not communing may come forward
for a blessing. If you prefer to receive communion at your seat, please notify an usher.
*DISTRIBUTION MUSIC… Selected by the AV 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
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CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA
9 North Main Street, Dover, Pennsylvania 17315
Office phone: 717-292-3891
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: calvarylutherandover.org
Pastoral Emergencies: Pastor Woods, 717-891-5503
COMMUNION We invite all baptized believers in Jesus Christ as Lord
and Savior to commune with us this morning. If you are unable to come forward for the sacrament,
please bring this to the attention of an usher and communion will be brought to you.
MISSION STATEMENT
We at Calvary believe God wants our congregation to exist in order to reflect God’s love through our actions, programs and image; to reach out to our family,
the community and the world; to provide moral and spiritual leadership. We are called to grow and adjust with the times to make the Gospel
relevant for contemporary society.
STAFF
Pastor: The Rev. John M. Woods
Church Organist/Crossroads Director: Mrs. Suzanne Tilley
Assistant Organist: Mr. Jeffrey Byers
Handbell Choir Director: Ms. Miriam Ehrhart
Assistant Handbell Choir Director: 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