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The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 17, 2017
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
215 N. Warren St.
Orwigsburg, PA
570-366-2316
www.stpauls-orwigsburg.org
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Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer 610-858-4136 1295 Red Dale Road
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Justin McClure, Organist/Choir Director 570-573-4076
Office Support Staff – [email protected] 570-366-2316
Karen Travor, Treasurer 570-366-8757
Wayne Lutsey, Financial Secretary 570-366-8766
Jessica Swick, Social Media Manager 936-648-6809
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GATHERING
PRELUDE – Introduction of the new SANCTUS and AGNUS DEI
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (5:30 & 8:00)
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from
our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may
confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have
sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by
what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we
have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus
Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may
delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
Amen
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake
God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of
Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all
your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
PEACE (5:30 & 8:00)
The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you
GATHERING HYMN As We Gather at Your Table #522
GREETING
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.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
O Lord God, merciful judge, you are the inexhaustible fountain of forgiveness.
Replace our hearts of stone with hearts that love and adore you, that we may delight
in doing your will, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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WORD
A Reading from Exodus 19The angel of God who was going before the Israelite army moved and went
behind them; and the pillar of cloud moved from in front of them and took its place
behind them. 20It came between the army of Egypt and the army of Israel. And so
the cloud was there with the darkness, and it lit up the night; one did not come near
the other all night.
21Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The LORD drove the sea back
by a strong east wind all night, and turned the sea into dry land; and the waters were
divided. 22The Israelites went into the sea on dry ground, the waters forming a wall
for them on their right and on their left. 23The Egyptians pursued, and went into the
sea after them, all of Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and chariot drivers. 24At the
morning watch the LORD in the pillar of fire and cloud looked down upon the
Egyptian army, and threw the Egyptian army into panic. 25He clogged their chariot
wheels so that they turned with difficulty. The Egyptians said, “Let us flee from the
Israelites, for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt.”
26Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea, so that the
water may come back upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots and chariot drivers.” 27So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at dawn the sea returned to its
normal depth. As the Egyptians fled before it, the LORD tossed the Egyptians into
the sea. 28The waters returned and covered the chariots and the chariot drivers, the
entire army of Pharaoh that had followed them into the sea; not one of them
remained. 29But the Israelites walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters
forming a wall for them on their right and on their left.
30Thus the LORD saved Israel that day from the Egyptians; and Israel saw the
Egyptians dead on the seashore. 31Israel saw the great work that the LORD did
against the Egyptians. So the people feared the LORD and believed in the LORD and
in his servant Moses.
(Exodus 14: 19-31)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 114
1When Israel went out from Egypt,
the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,
2Judah became God's sanctuary,
Israel his dominion.
3The sea looked and fled;
Jordan turned back.
4The mountains skipped like rams,
the hills like lambs.
5Why is it, O sea, that you flee?
O Jordan, that you turn back?
6O mountains, that you skip like rams?
O hills, like lambs?
7Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the LORD,
at the presence of the God of Jacob,
8who turns the rock into a pool of water,
the flint into a spring of water.
A Reading from Romans 1Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over
opinions. 2Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. 3Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not
pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. 4Who are you to pass
judgment on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall.
And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand.
5Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be
alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. 6Those who observe the day,
observe it in honor of the Lord. Also those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since
they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honor of the Lord and
give thanks to God.
7We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. 8If we live, we live
to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether
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we die, we are the Lord’s. 9For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he
might be Lord of both the dead and the living.
10Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you
despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of
God. 11For it is written,
“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,
and every tongue shall give praise to God.” 12So then, each of us will be accountable to God.
(Romans 14: 1-12)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Gospel Matthew 18: 21-35
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew Glory to you, O Lord.
21Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against
me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” 22Jesus said to him, “Not
seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.
23“For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who
wished to settle accounts with his slaves. 24When he began the reckoning, one who
owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; 25and, as he could not pay, his
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lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his
possessions, and payment to be made. 26So the slave fell on his knees before him,
saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27And out of pity
for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. 28But that
same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a
hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29Then
his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will
pay you.’ 30But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would
pay the debt. 31When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly
distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. 32Then
his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that
debt because you pleaded with me. 33Should you not have had mercy on your fellow
slave, as I had mercy on you?’ 34And in anger his lord handed him over to be
tortured until he would pay his entire debt. 35So my heavenly Father will also do to
every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.
SERMON
HYMN OF THE DAY How Great Thou Art #856
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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPSTISM (10:30)
PRESENTATION Candidates for baptism, sponsors, and parents gather with the ministers at the font.
In baptism our gracious heavenly Father frees us from sin and death by joining us to
the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are born children of a fallen
humanity; by water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made
members of the church, the body of Christ. Living with Christ and in the
communion of saints, we grow in faith, love, and obedience to the will of God.
The presiding minister addresses parents or others who bring for baptism children who are not able to answer
for themselves:
Called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to
have Gabrielle Kay Eger baptized into Christ?
Response: I do.
As you bring Gabrielle Kay to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with
responsibilities:
to live with her among God's faithful people,
bring her to the word of God and the holy supper,
teach her the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments,
place in her hands the holy scriptures,
and nurture her in faith and prayer,
so that she may learn to trust God,
proclaim Christ through word and deed,
care for others and the world God made,
and work for justice and peace.
Do you promise to help her grow in the Christian faith and life?
Response: I do.
The presiding minister addresses sponsors:
Sponsors, do you promise to nurture Gabrielle Kay in the Christian faith as you are
empowered by God's Spirit, and to help her live in the covenant of baptism and in
communion with the church?
Response: I do.
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The presiding minister addresses the assembly:
People of God, do you promise to support Gabrielle Kay and pray for her in her
new life in Christ?
We do.
PROFESSION OF FAITH The presiding minister addresses candidates for baptism as well as the parents and sponsors of young children.
The assembly may join in the responses.
I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the
church.
Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?
Response: I renounce them.
Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God?
Response: I renounce them.
Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God?
Response: I renounce them.
The presiding minister addresses the candidates and the assembly.
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
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.
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Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the
covenant God made with you in holy baptism:
to live among God’s faithful people,
to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
Each person responds:
I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.
The minister addresses the assembly.
People of God, do you promise to support and pray for these new members in their
life in Christ?
We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.
THANKSGIVING AT THE FONT Water may be poured into the font before or during the thanksgiving. At the font, the presiding minister begins
the thanksgiving:
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
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We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters
and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took
delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family, and
through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river
your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By the baptism of
Jesus' death and resurrection you set us free from the power of sin and death and
raise us up to live in you. Pour out your Holy Spirit, the power of your living Word,
that those who are washed in the waters of baptism may be given new life. To you
be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.
BAPTISM
Gabrielle Kay Eger I baptize you in the name of the Father,*and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
You belong to Christ, in whom you have been baptized. Alleluia.
Let us pray.
We give you thanks, O God that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your
daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life.
Laying both hands on the head of each of the newly baptized, the minister prays for each:
Sustain Gabrielle Kay with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and
understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear
of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever.
Amen.
The presiding minister marks the sign of the cross on the forehead of each of the baptized. Oil prepared for this
purpose may be used. As the sign of the cross is made, the minister says:
Gabrielle Kay, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked
with the cross of Christ forever. Amen.
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WELCOME A lighted candle may be given to each of the newly baptized (to a sponsor of a young child) as a representative
of the congregation says:
Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father in heaven.
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us
in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming
word to all the world.
THE PEACE (10:30)
APOSTLE’S CREED (5:30 & 8:00)
P. Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith.
C. I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen .
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PRAYER
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Let us pray for the church and for all people according to their needs.
A brief silence. Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through
your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
OFFERING
Ushers will provide the offering plates from the center aisle.
Please see that the plate is passed to the far end of the pew to the stained glass
window side. Please pass the plate back to the center aisle.
Organ Offertory (8:00) “Trumpet Tune in C” M. McCabe
Anthem (10:30) *“Psalm 139” A. Pote
Chancel Choir
OFFERTORY HYMN I Come with Joy
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MEAL
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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.
It is indeed right, our duty, and joy…join their unending hymn:
SANCTUS
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus 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.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 forever. Amen.
DISTRIBUTION
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AGNUS DEI
COMMUNION HYMNS
Blessed Assurance #638
O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts #658
TABLE BLESSING
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in
his grace. Amen
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
God our Father, may the Spirit you sent on your Church to begin the teaching of the
Gospel continue to work in the world through all who have received this heavenly
food; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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SENDING
BLESSING
Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever.
SENDING HYMN Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer #618
THE DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE “Make A Joyful Noise unto the Lord” J. Knecht
Our Liturgy and Music are used by permission through Augsburg Fortress License #20611.
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*Psalm 139 by Allen Pote was presented in honor of Duke Schenck’s 50th birthday
by Kurt & Julianne Schenck (1993).
Altar flowers are presented in memory of my dear Dad, Ralph A. Reibie, on his
birthday, 17 September 1911, by Sue Schenck
Today’s bulletins are presented in memory of grandfather, Ralph A. Reibie, Kurt
and Juli Schenck.
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SERVING TODAY:
8:00 AM
LECTOR: Gail Rarick; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Gail Rarick; USHERS:
Nevin Zehner & Ron Rozansky; GREETER: Ron Rozansky;
10:30 AM
LECTOR: Connie Teter; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Jeff Ritschel; USHERS:
Bob & Wendy Schuld; GREETERS: Tom Wehr & Karen Shoener;
COUNTERS: Rosalie Wingle, Marlene Eidam; ALTAR GUILD: Barbara Lafko &
Fern Moyer; ACOLYTE: Trisha Teter; CRUCIFER: Hunter Teter.
SERVING NEXT WEEK (9/24/17):
8:00 AM
LECTOR: Ruth Ann Withers; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Ruth Ann Withers;
USHERS: Ruth Ann Withers & Barbara Lafko; GREETER: Ron Rozansky;
10:30 AM
LECTOR: Hope Clarke; USHERS: Connie & Trisha Teter; GREETERS: Tom
Wehr & Richard Shoener;
COUNTERS: Connie Teter, Jean Premich, & Barb Sterner; ALTAR GUILD:
Sarah Kramer & Linda Auteri.
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Common Prayer Service: From Conflict to Communion
Lutheran–Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017
Sunday, September 24 at 10:30 AM Worship
This liturgical order marks a very special moment in the journey from conflict to communion
between Lutherans and Catholics. It offers an opportunity to look back in thanksgiving and
confession and look ahead, committing ourselves to common witness and continuing our
journey together.
Lutherans and Roman Catholics lead Worship.
Another Celebration of Reformation 500
Regular Service of Holy Communion at 8:00 AM
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SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sundays at 9:15 AM
Starting Sunday, September 17 we are committed to teaching what Lutherans believe
for six weeks. Topics will include:
Faith Alone/Grace Alone/Scripture Alone/Christ Alone/Glory to God Alone/Luther Alone
Sundays in September and October
Contemporary Stories and Reformation Stories
Snacks from Kate’s Kitchen /Games /Crafts
Elementary/Middle/High School Age.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED!
Consider teaching a lesson for one Sunday. Materials and lesson plan will be
provided. Watch for a sign up or let Pastor know if you are interested.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays in the Parlor at 9:15 AM
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Blood Pressure Screening
The Service Ministry Committee is sponsoring free blood pressure screening on the
first Saturday/Sunday of each month immediately following the worship service.
Screenings for October are Sunday, October 1st following 8 & 10:30 AM worship,
and Saturday, October 7th.
We have registered nurses who have volunteered to be part of this ministry.
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SERVICE MINISTRY ANNUAL BAZAAR
October 7, 2017
Volunteers and Donations are needed!
Sign-Up Sheets in the Narthex.
Kitchen Help/Theme Baskets/BBQ/Soup/Baked Goods
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Calendar Sunday, September 17 5:30 PM Confirmation Class
Monday, September 18 6:00 PM Mutual Ministry
7:00 PM Worship Team
Wednesday, September 20 6:00 PM Bell Choir
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Saturday, September 23 5:30 PM Worship
Sunday, September 24 8:00 AM Worship
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Prayer Service
Office Hours: Tuesday & Friday 10 - 3
Women of the ELCA Schuylkill Cluster Fall Event
Trinity Lutheran, Pottsville
Saturday, September 30, 2017
All women of St. Paul’s are welcome to attend.
Registration: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Cost $1.00
Program: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Optional Lunch: 12:00 PM - ? Cost $8.00
Program – “Identity Theft” presented by Christine Holman, SC Dist. Attorney
Bible Study - Rev. Mark Gilbraith, Christ United Lutheran, Ashland
Deadline to register: 9/22/17
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COUNTER NEEDED for the second Monday of each month. Please let Pastor or
Rosalie Wingle know if you are able to help with this ministry.
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HYMN FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 15
4:00 PM
In honor of the 500th anniversary, St. Paul’s Chancel and Bell Choirs will be
presenting a Hymn Festival featuring hymns of the Reformation.
Hear a meditation on each hymn by a parishioner.
This is free and open to the community, so tell your friends!
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Gabrielle Kay Eger
A couple began worshiping at our 8:00 AM service. They continued to attend and
met with a few other people on an evening when we discussed St. Paul’s. Eric and
Sarah Eger have decided that they will join St. Paul’s and that they will baptize
their daughter, Gabrielle Kay Eger, who came into the world on May 16, 2017.
Gabrielle’s spiritual life will be supported by Emily Woodring and Garrett Eger, her
sponsors. May God bless one and all!
You have been sealed by the Holy Spirit
and marked with the cross of Christ forever.
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Blessing of the Animals Saturday, September 30, at 5:30 PM
Sunday, October 1, at 8 & 10:30 AM
We will celebrate St. Francis, and Pastor Diefenderfer will bless your pets.
This is not restricted to St. Paul’s members, so bring relatives, neighbors, friends,
and their pets!
The blessing will be at all three worship services.
Meet and greet “Meatball,” Olde English Bulldog, who reigns as King of
Orwigsburg Yappy Hour. Receive his autograph and take a selfie with him to post
to the church Facebook page. See you and your animal friends at church!
HILLSIDE SPCA Collection
Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1
Please bring a donation from the list. Donations will be delivered to Hillside SPCA
and the Orwigsburg Food Pantry.
Items needed:
-Non-clumping cat litter – we NEVER have enough
-Cleaning supplies such as bleach, disinfectant spray, mops, broom, etc.
-Laundry Detergent
-Wet and dry dog/cat food
-Newspapers
-Blankets and towels
-Dog and cat toys
-Chewies, catnip, rawhide, etc.
-Dog leashes and collars
-Dog bowls (metal only)
-Dog and cat beds
-Office supplies
-Office equipment (scanner, printer, etc.)
-Postage stamps (for all mailings to our generous supporters)
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LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE
HURRICANE HARVEY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast of the United States on Aug. 25, 2017, threatening
millions of people in coastal Texas and Louisiana with multiple days of heavy rain, winds
and rising tides. While many have evacuated, significant damage is still expected, and
thousands of people may be housed in shelters for an extended period of time.
Lutheran Disaster Response’s affiliate is actively present, collaborating with community
leaders and officials to initiate the proper responses, particularly the long-term recovery
efforts. Together, we have a strong history of working with Disasters in the Gulf Coast
area. The road to recovery will be long, and Lutheran Disaster Response will be there to
accompany those affected through every phase of this disaster.
We invite you to stand by our neighbors on the Gulf Coast during this time. Your gifts
ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those left homeless or
otherwise affected by this disaster for years to come.
Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for “Hurricane Response – United
States” will be used entirely (100 percent) for this disaster until the response is complete.
Together, we can help provide immediate and long-lasting support. Give today to support
the needs in this response and others like it.
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