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 Fourth Sunday After Epiphany - January 29, 2017 Who are the blessed ones of God? For Micah, they are those who do justice, love kindness,

and walk humbly with God. For Paul, they are the ones who find wisdom in the weakness of the cross. For Jesus, they are the poor, mourners, the meek, those who hunger for righteousness, the merciful,

the pure in heart, the peacemakers. In baptism we find our blessed identity and calling in this countercultural way of living and serving.

Commemorations for this week…

Presentation of Our Lord

Thursday, February 02, 2017

Forty days after the birth of Jesus we mark the day Mary and Joseph presented him in the temple

in accordance with Jewish law. There they were greeted by Simeon, an aged priest who offered

the song "Lord, now you let your servant depart in peace," as well as by the prophet Anna, who

spoke of the redemption of Israel.

Ansgar, Bishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, died 865

Friday, February 03, 2017

A monk who helped bring Christianity to Scandinavia, Ansgar returned to Germany where he

was named bishop of Hamburg. He is remembered for his love for poor people.

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.

Route 74 Cluster Churches Blood Drive-February 7, 2017 from 4 to 8 PM at Shiloh Lutheran

Church. Please call Ellen Hostetter at 292-6559 and schedule your appointment.

Indoor Yard Sale: Feb. 24 and 25...spaces are going fast-Call Donna 887-5099 or the church office

292-3891...only $15./table for both days! Breakfast & Lunch foods for sale both days.

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.

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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 29 Micah 6;1-8, Psalm 15, 1Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12 Monday, January 30 Psalm 37:1-17, Ruth 1:1-18, Philemon 1-25 6:30 PM Retreat Planning Committee Tuesday, January 31 Psalm 37:1-17, Ruth 2:1-16, James 5:1-6 Wednesday, February 1 Psalm 37:1-17, Ruth 3:1-13; 4:13-22, Luke 6:17-26 5:30 PM Girl Scouts Thursday, February 2

Psalm 112:1-9[10], Deuteronomy 4:1-14, 1John 5:1-5 Friday, February 3 Psalm 112:1-9[10], Isaiah 29:1-12, James 3:13-18 Saturday, February 4 Psalm 112:1-9[10], Isaiah 29:13-16, Mark 7:1-8 Sunday, February 5 Isaiah 58:1-9a[9b-12], Psalm 112:1-9[10], 1Corinthians 2;1-12[13-16], Matthew 5:13-20 SH Reserved-PM

Attendance: January 1 101 One Service This Date January 8 94 Traditional 73 Contemporary January 15 91 Traditional 70 Contemporary January 22 101 Traditional 60 Contemporary 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. Retreat planning meeting will be on January 30 at 6:30

PM in Room 1. We are so thankful to have Jeff Byers share his musical talents with us this morning while Ms. Suzanne is away. 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. SAVE THE DATES: February 11...Celebration for Miriam Ehrhart (see Pg. 4) February 11...Youth Babysitting Evening (see Pg. 6)

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8:30 JANUARY 29 11:00 JANUARY 29 Worship Volunteer: 8:30 FEBRUARY 5 11:00 FEBRUARY 5

LeeAnn Marsden Caitlyn Laird Acolyte Willow Smith Emma Woods

Wes & Ann Bridge Chris Harlacher Altar Guild Karen Latshaw Heather Callaghan

Jason Gross

Janice Oaster

Marlene Zech

Zita Smith

Greeters Cheryl & Alan

Reigart

Shirley & Wayne

Crone

Donna Keefer Tracy Kistner Lay Reader Jason Gross Caitlyn Laird

Ben & Karen Myers

Carl Gross

Dave & Janet

Quickel

Offering Tellers Dave & Janet Quickel

LeeAnn Marsden

Heather Callaghan

Janice Oaster

Karena Strain

Linda Alley

Bobbi Gorman

Lauren Hoffheins

Donna Sharp

Mel Sharp

Emma Woods

Chris Harlacher

Ushers Wes Bridge

Zina Compton

Carl Gross

Janine Paff

Marlene Zech

Samantha Schrum

Deb Harlacher

Jackie Busser

Janine Paff Ludwig Kardos Worship Assistant Jason Gross Heather Callaghan

Altar Flower Sponsor

January 29: In Loving Memory of Grandson Jamie & Granddaughter Sara by The Baumgardner’s

February 5: To the Glory Of God and In Celebration of Kenny Laird’s 16th Birthday

Bulletin Sponsor

January 29: In Honor of Mom’s (Deb Harlacher) Birthday by Samantha Schrum and Family

January 29 Worship Volunteer: February 5

LeeAnn Marsden Bulletin Folder Cherie & Floyd

Drawbaugh

Speck, Sharp,

Laird Families

Coffee Fellowship Deb Latchaw

Deb Arruda

Dodie Menard Communion

Elements Faye Miller

Pat & Kenny Gentzler Gift Card Table Shirley & Wayne Crone

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, help me see myself and others through your eyes. Amen.

On February 11 from 1 to 3 pm you are invited to join us in

the Calvary Social Hall for a Celebration to commemorate

the many years of service to Calvary so faithfully given by

Miriam Ehrhart as she approaches the 90th Anniversary of her birth.

This is an “open house” so drop by any time.

FEBRUARY 11 Open House

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Our Church Family: Jan & 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

Marcia Feehan

June Fickes

Pat Herman

Janet Laughman§

Nancy Little

Gloria Markle

Don Marsden

Marion Mummert

Cheryl Reese

John & Pat Rodgers

Owen Ryan

Donna Senft§

Barrett Skandera

Lois Slothower

Ruth Smeltzer

Zita Smith

Lee & Charlotte Snyder

Helen Weigel §

Dick Wigfield

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

Steve Barkdoll

Sarah Black

Glen Brosius

Tonya Small Brown

Jake Calhoun

Kori Chronister

Mary Ann Coard

Jayden Coval

Marie Crawford

Sheila Crist

Louella Deardorff

Bob Dentler

Natalie Dentler

Richard Dressler

Mary Erb

Rita Erney

Jacinda Frigm

Christine Geisleman

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

Thomas Luchka

Travis Luchka

Mary Kessler

Pat Mc Evoy

Cindy Marco

Bernard Marine

Michael Martin

Donald Miller

Dulcie Mishkin

Nancy Moser

Harold Mummert

Helen Nogel

Ed Nolan

Pastor Amy Northridge

Gabriel Plymire

Barbara Poulin

Kandis T. Prato

Kevin T. Prato

Don &Shirley Reed

John Rockafello

Dean Saylor

Taiven Schopf

Sandy Shellenberger

Kim Shelley

Kathy Shoff

Mary Jo Simmons

Lee Snelbecker

Gage Sponsler

Bill Stamm

Pastor Kathy Swords

Kathy Tolbert

Brad Trimmer

Grace Trimmer§

Michelle Weber,

Dorothy Wolk

Zoe-friend of Barb Zinn

New Hope Ministries

Military:

PFC Jefferson P. Miller

CPT Seth Reed

Military Deployed

If you know of any changes

that need to be made to this list

please contact

Pastor Woods at 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

calvarydoveryouth@yahoo.com 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.

FEBRUARY 11...5 TO 9 PM...we will babysit for you so that you and your

sweetheart can celebrate

VALENTINES DAY a few days early

-all by yourselves-alone-for FOUR WHOLE HOURS! $20. per child will include supper, snacks, games, movies, crafts.

There will also be adult supervision.

Limited space-Contact Aaron 577-9594 to sign up today!

Students in need of VOLUNTEER HOURS...please check in with Aaron or Diane!

Thanks to God & our Calvary Family

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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 … “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”… Arr. By David Nevue…Jeff Byers

*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…“Rise Up, O Saints Of God”… ELW Hymn # 669

*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...Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly

and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in

striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son,

Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen. Anthem, Adult Choir …“Blest Are They Whose Sprits Long”…Handel/Hopson

First Reading…Lay Reader with Congregational Response

Micah 6:1-8

A reading from Micah.

With the mountains and the foundations of the earth as the jury, God brings a lawsuit

against Israel. God has “wearied” Israel with a long history of saving acts. God does not want

or expect lavish sacrifices to attempt to earn divine favor. Rather God empowers the people to

do justice, to love loyalty to God, and to walk shrewdly in God’s service.

1Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear

your voice.

2Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the

earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel.

3“O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me!

4For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery;

and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

5O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor

answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of

the LORD.”

6“With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high?

Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?

7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall

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I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”

8He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do

justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm… With Congregational Responses… Psalm 15

1LORD, who may dwell in your | tabernacle?

Who may abide upon your | holy hill?

2Those who lead a blameless life and do | what is right,

who speak the truth | from their heart; R 3they do not slander with the tongue, they do no evil | to their friends;

they do not cast discredit up- | on a neighbor.

4In their sight the wicked are rejected, but they honor those who | fear the LORD.

They have sworn upon their health and do not take | back their word. 5They do not give their money in hope of gain, nor do they take bribes a- | gainst the innocent.

Those who do these things shall never be | overthrown. R

Second Reading… Lay Reader with Congregational Responses 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

A reading from 1 Corinthians.

According to the world’s standards of power and might, the message of the cross

seems stupid and offensive. Yet this word reveals the paradoxical way God has chosen

to work power and salvation through weakness, rejection, and suffering.

Hence the message of the cross becomes true wisdom and power for believers.

18The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being

saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written,

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,

and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not

God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did

not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to

save those who believe. 22For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, 23but we proclaim

Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24but to those who are

the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25For God’s

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foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

26Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human stand-

ards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27But God chose what is foolish in

the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28God

chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that

are, 29so that no one might boast in the presence of God. 30He is the source of your life in Christ

Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemp-

tion, 31in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Acclamation… In Unison … ELW Page #205

*Gospel… Pastor with Congregational Response

Matthew 5:1-12

The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by naming those who are blessed in the reign of God.

1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples

came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of

heaven.

11“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil

against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for

in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Children’s Message… Pastor

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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...“We Are Called”… ELW Hymn # 720

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.

We pray for wholeness in the body of Christ. Bind up fractures within the church.

Humble the proud and lift up the lowly. Make us one at your table. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. We praise you for the beauty of the universe. For the light of the stars, for the majesty of the

mountains, we thank you. Mold us into stewards of your creation. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. We pray for peacemakers around the world. End violence. Restore communities (especially).

Stop bribery within political systems. Reign with justice and peace and commit us to this

act of discipleship. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. We pray for our neighbors who mourn, who have no clean water, who hunger. Provide their

daily bread. Heal the forgotten, the lost, and our enemies, family, and friends

(especially). Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. We praise you for this congregation. Bless the work and play of young and old. Deepen our

faith. Expand our discipleship. Equip us to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly

with you. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. We praise you for all the saints who died proclaiming the gospel. Strengthen us through their

witness. 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.

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*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 … “ Jesus, The Very Thought Of You”… ELW Hymn # 754 *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

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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

*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 ...“ We Come To The Hungry Feast”...ELW Hymn # 479

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.

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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…“All Are Welcome” WELCOME/SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS… Pastor

*GATHERING SONG...Projected on screen… Crossroads with Congregation

“Change My Heart, O God” ... Espinosa

*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...Holy God, you confound the world’s wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly

and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in

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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striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son,

Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

FIRST LESSON …Lay Reader with Congregational Response

Micah 6:1-8

A reading from Micah.

With the mountains and the foundations of the earth as the jury, God brings a lawsuit

against Israel. God has “wearied” Israel with a long history of saving acts. God does not want

or expect lavish sacrifices to attempt to earn divine favor. Rather God empowers the people to

do justice, to love loyalty to God, and to walk shrewdly in God’s service.

1Hear what the LORD says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear

your voice.

2Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the

earth; for the LORD has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel.

3“O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me!

4For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery;

and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

5O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor

answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of

the LORD.”

6“With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high?

Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?

7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall

I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”

8He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do

justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SPECIAL MUSIC…“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”… Arr. By David Nevue

SECOND LESSON … Lay Reader with Congregational Responses 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

A reading from 1 Corinthians.

According to the world’s standards of power and might, the message of the cross

seems stupid and offensive. Yet this word reveals the paradoxical way God has chosen

to work power and salvation through weakness, rejection, and suffering.

Hence the message of the cross becomes true wisdom and power for believers.

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18The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being

saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written,

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,

and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not

God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did

not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to

save those who believe. 22For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, 23but we proclaim

Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24but to those who are

the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25For God’s

foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

26Consider your own call, brothers and sisters: not many of you were wise by human stand-

ards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27But God chose what is foolish in

the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28God

chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that

are, 29so that no one might boast in the presence of God. 30He is the source of your life in Christ

Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemp-

tion, 31in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

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 5:1-12

The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by naming those who are blessed in the reign of God.

1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples

came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

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7“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of

heaven.

11“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against

you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the

same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

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 communion 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…“We Are Called”… David Hass

*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: calvarydover@verizon.net

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