Calvary United Methodist Church Sunday, March 20th, 2016

Our Vision ~ Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Our Mission ~ Sharing God’s Love in Community Through

Worship, Fellowship, Service, and Outreach

Palm Sunday March 20th, 2016 UMH = United Methodist Hymnal 9:00AM TFWS = The Faith We Sing Hymnal * = Please stand if able

Lay Worship Leader – Carol Adams

~GATHERING~ PASTOR’S WELCOME PRELUDE: Fantasia on "St. Theodulph" -arr. G.F. Broadhead

Jim Adams, organ and Linda Ebersole, piano ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT -C. Coutz *OPENING HYMN: The Palms -see page 4

*RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP -LWL One: Open the gates of justice, that we may enter and praise God within them! All: Here, at the gate of the Holy One, we bring our thanks and praise. One: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God. Blessed are you, who come to worship the one who calls us and leads us into life. All: We bring our thanks and praise to God. For if we were silent, the very stones we walk on would shout out His praises!

(Please be seated.)

~PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE TO THE WORD~ THE GIVING OF OUR GIFTS TO THE LORD Offertory: Fairest Lord Jesus -Anonymous

Luke Myers, piano solo *Doxology -95 UMH PRAYER HYMN: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna -278 UMH PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER SCRIPTURE: Luke 19:28-40 -LWL After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” 32 So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying -1-

the colt?” 34 They said, “The Lord needs it.” 35 Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!” 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” MONOLOGUES: Last Days Tell Me the Story of Jesus -arr. Joseph Martin

Paige DeLoretta, solo

Riding Into Jerusalem Hosanna, Loud Hosanna -arr. Joseph Martin

Washing of Feet Jesus, Lord to Me -G. Nelson/G. McSpadden

Dale Wiest, solo Judas’ Betrayal How Deep the Father's Love for Us –Townend/Shackley

Garden of Gethsemane Ah, Holy Jesus -arr. William Mathis

Judas’ Remorse O Sacred Head Bernard of Clairvaux, -Hans Leo Hassler

Linda Ebersole, piano

Peter’s Denial The Weeping Tree -Joseph Martin

Jody Wagner, solo MESSAGE: From Summit to Abyss

Craig Caltagirone, Christ Servant Minister

~SENDING FORTH~ *CLOSING HYMN: All Glory, Laud and Honor -280 UMH

*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE: The Holy City -Stephen Adams

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TODAY AT CALVARY • LARGE PRINT BULLETINS AND HYMNALS, AS WELL AS HEARING

ASSISTANCE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE. Please feel free to request any of these items from an usher.

• SAFE SANCTUARY: Calvary UMC participates in a Safe Sanctuary environment to ensure a secure and nurturing place for all children and volunteers. Parents are asked to escort children/youth as they leave the sanctuary.

• THE ALTAR FLOWERS TODAY are presented by Rich & Julie Burkard in grateful thanks to God for family and friends.

• OUR NURSERY ATTENDANTS TODAY are Jen Raszkiewicz & Elizabeth Castetter.

• THE USHERS & GREETERS ARE Jim & Shelly Farmer, Bruce & Mary Morton, Scott & Robin Sommers and Don Wadsworth.

• ONLINE DIRECTORY: If you would like to participate in Calvary’s online church directory, and haven’t already done so, please contact Janet Dearstyne in the church office for the form & release document. Additionally, if you currently participate in the directory but have forgotten the password, please call the church office (610-777-8441).

• AN UPDATED COPY OF THE CHURCH DIRECTORY may be picked up at the church office, by request. If you have an email address, it’s preferred that it be sent to you electronically to minimize printing expenses.

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WYOMISSING VALLEY PRESCHOOL BASKET SILENT AUCTION

TODAY ONLY…28 beautiful, themed baskets are available in the Gathering Area for your bidding

consideration. Please use the forms provided. All winners will be notified on Monday, March 21st.

This is a wonderful opportunity to help support one of Calvary’s most vital outreach ministries…AND a great

time to pick up a gift for a friend, Mother’s Day, Easter, or for yourself!

Thank you to all those who donated a theme basket

for this auction. All proceeds will be used for new school supplies/equipment and/or scholarships.

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Good Friday. At 7:00PM on Good Friday, we will host a Tenebrae Service in the sanctuary in which a mixture of Scripture readings and musical interludes will occur. Follow along as the lights of the candles are snuffed out one by one as a reflection of how the “Light of the World” was taken from humanity by his unjust execution upon the cross at the hands of sinful men. This service is a sobering reminder that all of us had a role to play in what took place in Jerusalem on that black day in history. We embrace the sorrow of this day in anticipation of the joy to come on Easter Day.

Easter. Sunday, March 27th is Easter Day! Join us as we celebrate the Risen Lord Jesus, and embrace his presence in the world today. Please join us – and bring a friend.

PRAYER LIST (Revised 3/18/2016)

JEANNE ADAMS SHIRLEY AYRTON JIM BANNON DONNA BEISSEL DAN BENTZ LAURA BIERLY OLIVIA BLAIR DANIEL BOONE FAM. OF EDNA BOWMAN MAE CLARK SALLIE CLEMENTI SANDY CLOUSER TREAVOR COMEAU GENEVA COMPEAU LORI COUGHLAN ELLEN DALE SALLIE DAUTRICH SEAN DIBIASI JESSICA DIETRICH SAM DOCK JR. MAUREEN DRISCOLL VIRGINIA EBERSOLE GLENNA ENSINGER MAGGIE ERB NANCY FICHTHORN AMELIA FORTUNATO ERIC FOX AURORA FRIETE HENRY FUNK

ANITA GRAY REV. JACK GROVE JOHN C GUDIKUNST BILL & SANDI HAINES EVELYN HANLEY BEATRICE HARKE HAROLD HARTMAN AMY HATLEE JAMES HEBRANK LEONA HELDT DONALD HERBST JODY HEYDT JACK HIGGINS MIKE HOKE MARIA HORN DANNY HUTZELL JOAN HUTZELL FAM. OF SAMUEL JONES KELLY JEAN KIDD TYLER KLINE KRISTY KUSHNER ROSE MACASKIE CHARLIE MANIACI LORENA MAZER JACKIE MEIRAN JENNIFER MILLER DONNA MOHLER CHARLES MORGART JESSICA MORRIS DONNA NIEMINOVICH

NANCY O’ROURKE DON PELLETIERE CHARLIE POTTS SHERRY REIDEL RAY RENNINGER, SR. EMORY RITCHIE MICHAEL ROBERTS JENNY ROMEIKA CLEMENTINA ROSINI AIDA ROTH LUTHER ROTH NEIL RUSH BILL RUTH GREYSON SANFORD NORM SCHMIDT DAVE SPANGLER DONNA STEFFEY MIRIAM STEFFEY ELAINE STETZER TAYLOR STUBLER JANET TAIT LORING VALENCIA SAMANTHA WAGAMAN AARON WEISS KATHLEEN WELSH BOB WERNER MADELYN WESTOVER WATSON WILKERSON JOANNE ZAMPELLI JUDY ZIEGLER

First Week Virgil Dacanay – Brother-in-law of Toni Calata; hospitalized with liver infection & pneumonia Todd & Ellie Maurer – Todd is having heart issues & Ellie had a recent miscarriage; she is on 7 weeks bed rest Fam. of Dr. Matias Padayhag – Father of close friends & neighbors of the

DeLorettas Fam. of Michaelene Raszkiewicz – Mother of Chris; passed away 3/17 Neil Rush - In Rdg., Hosp. Rm. E304 John Stoudt – Friend of Jim Adams; severe undiagnosed neurological problems Kathy Tini – Name given by Julie Burkard; fell and multiple leg fractures

Second Week Fam. of Edna Bowman – Mother of Bonnie Svetz; died peacefully on 3/13 Dave Endy – Active member of West Lawn & mission team leader; recovering from open heart surgery to correct 4 blockages

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Second Week (cont’d) Fam. of Al Heller – Uncle of Bob Erb; funeral 3/16/16 Fam. of Anthony Linderman – Nephew of Terry Stephenson Adin & Graham Markowski – Friends of the Pawliks; hit by a car while biking Dolores Ringler – Cousin of Danny Hutzell; acute leukemia Fam. of Joyce Strausburger – Member of Calvary who passed away on 3/10 Lucas Thompson – 2 yr. old undergoing a sleep study on 3/15 to determine cause for aspiration of liquids Brad Weisser – Son-in-law of Yvonne Davies; home recovering from a

mild stroke; improving slowly

THIS WEEK AT CALVARY

TODAY WVP Basket Silent Auction/Gathering Area

9:00AM Traditional Worship 10:30AM Praise & Worship 10:30AM Christian Ed. for Youth & Children

TUES 03/22 6:30PM WVP/CC Board Meeting WEDS 03/23 8:00AM Weds. AM Prayer Group/Prayer Room THURS 03/24 7:00PM Maundy Thursday Communion/Social Hall FRI 03/25 7:00PM Tenebrae Service/Sanctuary FINANCIAL UPDATE - Giving Through Week 11 Current Year thru 03/13/2016 Last Year thru 03/14/2015 Received $ 62,828 Received $ 60,692 Annual Budget Need $335,000 Actual Given $350,180 %Rec’d to Date 18.8% %Rec’d to Date 17.3% -7-

22 – Joyce Baumgartle 23 – Kyle Wills 23 – Korissa Turner 25 – Sam Varano 26 – John Frankhouser 26 – Dave Svetz 26 – Michael Werner

20 – Bob Steffey, Jr. 20 – Jonathan Koestel 20 – Julie Burkhard 21 – Jill Koestel 21 – Michelle Tomczak 21 – Jay Owen 22 – Jerni Kercher 22 – James Ward, Jr.

IN CELEBRATION OF EASTER A VARIETY OF GIFTS may be given in honor of or in memory of loved ones. Please indicate your choice(s) below. Checks may be made payable to: “Calvary UMC” with the gift designation in the memo section. I / We would like to contribute the following as an Easter gift:

(Indicate the number in the blank)

__________ An Easter Lily to adorn the Resurrection Garden ($10 ea.)

__________ UMCOR Health Kit for refugees ($10 ea.)

___________ Birthday gift for residents of Cornwall Manor ($10 ea.)

___________ Grocery gift cards for those in need ($10 ea.)

___________ WVP Scholarship Fund ($10 ea.)

NAME: __________________________________________________________

(Please print clearly.) IN HONOR OF: ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ IN MEMORY OF: __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

PLEASE PLACE YOUR COMPLETED FORM & DONATION IN

JANET DEARSTYNE’S CHURCH MAILBOX (A10) OR MAIL IT TO HER ATTENTION AT:

1 W. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton, PA 19540 ON OR BEFORE TODAY!

Please DO NOT place your form & donation in the offering plate.

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Sale Dates: April 28th, 29th & 30th

The U.M.W. of Calvary are sponsoring the Spring Outgrown Sale for the purpose of assisting missions locally and abroad. They are requesting good, clean, seasonal clothing, household items, and usable toys; items may be placed behind the stage curtain in the Social Hall any time after Easter.

Help Wanted and Bakers Needed!

This is a major undertaking, and we will need many helping hands at the times shown below.

No donation of time and effort is too small. Please complete the form below and return it ASAP to Cheryl Neal’s mailbox (D10). Men, women, and youth are welcome to help. Bakers willing to donate delicious baked goods, can drop off the items off in the fellowship hall by Wednesday.

Time commitments needed: Sun., April 24th 12PM Setup tables/racks

Mon., April 25th 9AM - 9PM Sort Tues., April 26th 9AM - 9PM Sort Wed., April 27th 9AM-? Complete sorting &

Drop off baked good items Thurs., April 28th 9AM - 3PM Clothing/Bake Sale

5PM - 8PM Evening Shopping Hours Fri., April 29th 9AM - 3PM Clothing/Bake Sale Sat., April 30th 9AM-11AM Bag Sale then clean-up

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CUT HERE- --- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - 2016 U.M.W. Spring Outgrown & Bake Sale

Name: _______________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________________

Date(s) and Time(s) available to work: ______________________

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Able to donate a baked good item: _______________________

PLEASE PLACE THIS IN CHERYL NEAL’S MAILBOX – D10.

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Calvary United Methodist Church 1 West Wyomissing Avenue

Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540 Office: 610-777-8441; Fax: 610-777-3181

administrator.calvmohn@comcast.net Facebook: Calvary United Methodist Church, Mohnton

www.calvaryumcmohnton.org

Persons in Mission we support: Henry Bhasker – Good Shepherd Mission, Puttur, India

goodgsm79@rediffmail.com

STAFF

Bernard J. “Bern” Kefer, Pastor pastor.calvmohn@comcast.net

Janet L. Dearstyne, Church Administrator

administrator.calvmohn@comcast.net

Sara Erb, Director of Christian Education christianed.calvmohn@comcast.net

Robert “Bob” Wagner, C.L.M., Worship Coordinator

rwagner726@gmail.com

Linda Ebersole, Organist/Choir Director

Jim Adams, Organist Emeritus

Jim Hartman, Financial Secretary

Laura Conlin, Church Treasurer

Safe Sanctuary