CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

131 West Second Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701301-662-1464 ● www.calvaryumc.org

Calvary United Methodist Church seeks and invites all to become disciples of Jesus Christ

for the transformation of our community and our world. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 16, 2020 8:30 & 11 a.m. Worship Services

The following abbreviations are used in this bulletin: UMH = United Methodist Hymnal (blue hardcover); TFWS = The Faith We Sing (black soft cover).

GATHERING

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRISTThe peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Shannon Sullivan

We invite you to let us know you’re here today. Please record your attendance in the friendship pad and pass the book to those next to you. You can also indicate that you wish to receive our weekly e-newsletter.

VOLUNTARY “More Love to Thee, O Christ” setting by

Please use this time to prepare to worship Anthony Giamanco

*CALL TO WORSHIP (read responsively) Come, let us celebrate the forgiving, reconciling love of God.

For once we were lost and felt so far away; 

now we have been found and brought home.Know that God’s love is lavished upon all of us forever.

We rejoice at the news of forgiveness and hope!Come, let us celebrate and praise the God of Love.

*HYMN “The Voice of God Is Calling” UMH #436

OPENING PRAYER (unison)God of abundant grace, may your Holy Spirit be with us now as we worship you this day. Open our eyes to truly see one another, that we might discover your presence in the smile of a neighbor. Open our ears to the needs of the world, that we might hear your wisdom in the words spoken around us. And open our hearts to your grace and love, that we might find guidance and strength for the journey, for ourselves and for one another. Amen.

THE WORD IS PROCLAIMEDCHILDREN’S MESSAGE Rev. Dr. Ray Moreland

Children’s Church is available for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. This involves worship related activities for children. Parents are asked to escort their children to the chapel, meet the Children’s Church leader for the morning and sign their child in. Children are also welcome to stay in the worship service.

ANTHEM 8:30 “Prayer of St. Francis” David Childs

Sanctuary Choir

11:00 “All You Need Is Love” John Lennon &

AGAPE Paul McCartney

*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 15:1-7The Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

*HYMN “Lord, Whose Love through Humble Service” UMH #579

SERMON Value the Vulnerable Rev. Shannon Sullivan

MOMENT FOR REFLECTION AND COMMITMENT

OUR RESPONSE

PRAYER FOR OTHERS

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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. Amen

WE OFFER OUR TITHES AND GIFTS

OFFERTORY “Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service” setting by

Michael Burkhardt *DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

UMH #94

*PRAYER OF DEDICATIONSENDING FORTH

*HYMN “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” TFWS #2223

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

*VOLUNTARY “Toccata in F Major” Dietrich Buxtehude

*GOING FORTH TO SERVE

We are in the middle of a series of sermons based on the book, Reckless Love, Jesus Call to Love Our Neighbors by Tom Berlin, the senior pastor of Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon, Virginia. Berlin shows how Jesus linked loving God with loving the people around us. To love the way Jesus loved will challenge and change us.

Today’s liturgy is from re: Worship and Ministry Matters.

Serving ScheduleUshers:8:30 a.m. - David Mills, Bret Slovikosky, Paul Nelson, Richard Delauter

11:00 a.m. – Randy Griffee, Andrew Radcliffe, Mitch Reading, Paulette Shockey-Petrucci, Joe Staggs

Today, Sunday, February 16 8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Greeters The Anderson Family Carroll KehneLay Reader Bonnie Strine Rich MillerCoffee/Tea Host Paulette and David Petrucci Sue Krause

Today, Sunday, February 23 8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Greeters Frank and Beth Strakonsky Bret and Sandy ChaneyLay Reader Beth Stakonsky Dean CalcagniCoffee/Tea Host Tom and Janet Shoemaker Ann Gray

The trustees are looking for volunteers to assist with church lock up on a monthly basis. Your responsibilities would be making sure the education building and main church building is secured after the 11 o'clock service each Sunday. You would only be responsible for one month of Sundays. We are currently looking for volunteers to cover months April through December. If you are interested in this opportunity to serve the church please contact trustee chair Greg Gray

Upcoming RenovationsThe Trustees have signed a contract to upgrade and renovate the Library. The work is expected to take place in mid-February. There will also be repairs and upgrades to the external lighting.

Library Items AvailableWith the renovations to the Library beginning later this month, the items in the Library are available to anyone. Please look at the books and magazines that are lining the bookshelves, if you see something that interest you, please feel free to take it home.

VISTING WITH US?Welcome! We are glad that you chose to worship with us this morning. More information about Calvary UMC is available in our welcome packets, or by speaking with a pastor or with someone at the Welcome Center in the Parish Hall.

We invite you to sign in using the registration pads that are located in each pew. You can also use these pads to see who is sitting with you today.

Please join us in the Parish Hall for fellowship following worship today!

Nursery care available Sundays for children who are newborn-5 yrs. old.

Join us on Facebook. Sermons are available on-line at our website- www.calvaryumc.org

and our Facebook page. Large print bulletins and hymnals are available from the ushers.

Children’s Bulletins that connect to the weekly sermon are available for children ages 3-6 and 7-12. These can be found in the coloring center in the Narthex or ask an usher for guidance.Want to keep up to date with what’s happening? You can find the pastor’s blog, upcoming events, links to volunteer opportunities, recent pictures and more with our weekly email. Subscribe by sending a request to: office@calvaryumc.org

Prayer Concerns Names are added to this list by request. Please do your best to keep the office apprised of any changes in status. The list will be reviewed monthly and names removed unless you request otherwise. Email to office@calvaryumc.org. For all pastoral care concerns, please contact Pastor Steve at revsteve@calvaryumc.org or 301-662-1464 or via cell phone: 301-848-8216.

Recent Losses: Rachel Whitworth, Feb. 11 Great granddaughter of Judy Smith, Bob Keeney on Feb. 5, Carol Fink on Jan. 12, Father of Jeff Dragan

Members of Calvary: Linda Sheridan, Eleanor Pickard, JoAn Ehlers,Terry Fisher, Dottie Mitchell, Nancy Dobbs, Janet Dobbs, Charles Orrison, Jack and Gracie Heller, Todd Main, Carl Reed, Jill Benton, Doris Felton, Leslie Bell, Betty Fawley, Ann Crum, Joan Cooley, Buck Isaacs, Nancy Crum, Lee Sharpe, Frank West, Fannie Johnson, Bob Strine, Amy Carter, Michael Boyer

Friends of Calvary: Mary Zalatoris (Mother of Jeff Zalatoris), Meah Ezykowksy (Niece of Scott Moyer),Pamela Pomblin (daughter of Grace Sheetenhelm) , Sanvana Drone (Great granddaughter of Grace Sheetenhelm),Derald Fendley (Brother-in-law to Ron Dudley), Mark Farnham (Brother-in-law to Mark and Allison MacDonald), Nancy Milette(Grandmother of Mark and Allison MacDonald), Doug Millette (Uncle of Mark and Allison MacDonald), Audrey & Henry Curtis(Friends of Rita Sharpe), Ed Fraczkowski (Friend of Didi Willard), Lillian Mingola (Mother of Maria Calcagni), Ed Kinsey, Jr (Father of Ed Kinsey), George and Anastasia Spadacino (Parents of Anastasia Slovikosky), Bess Todd (Mother of Pat Herber), Wendy Koch (Niece of Bruce and Helen Sheppard), Alice Woodward( Sister of Rita Sharpe) Elsie Haynes (Friend of Rita Sharpe), Tom Van Pelt (Father of Beth Waskey & Becky Bostian), Eli Yanike(Great-grandson of Ramona Yanike), Gay Ann Mazac (Niece of Steve and JoAn Ehlers), June Walden (Mother of Julie Schwarzenberg), Harriett Lakel (Sister of Anne Mossburg), Connie Steinhause, Nancy Bozic, Virginia Floyd, Joe & Yvonne Harris.

2020 Lenten Study Calvary Church will be providing weekly a church-wide study each Wednesday evening during the Lenten season starting on Wednesday, March 4.

Join us this Lenten season as we drawn on the recent work of Adam Hamilton, popular author and lead pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. Hamilton is the author of The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life. We will discover five essential spiritual practices rooted in Jesus’ own walk with God. In each week and chapter of the book, we will explore one of these practices: its New Testament foundation, and its potential effect on our personal lives and how it might shape our lives together as the church.

There will be a meal provided each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and a program that runs from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 25 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Youth Fundraiser for the Youth Mission Trip Come enjoy a fabulous pancake dinner and

support our youth missions.

This Week at Calvary February 16-February 23

Today, Sunday February 168:30 a.m. Worship9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all Ages11:00 a.m. Worship12:30 p.m. Children’s Choir5:30 p.m. Youth Group

Monday, February 17President’s Day Church Office Closed

Tuesday, February 1810:00 a.m. Pastor’s Bible Study

1:30 p.m. Wesleyan Circle Jane Sowers home1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting6:00 p.m. Yoga6:30 p.m. Joyful Noise Hand Bells7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

Wednesday, February 191:00 p.m. Miriam’s Circle

John Wesley Room1:00 p.m. Area Church

Conversation Parlor6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study

7:00 p.m. Open Prayer

Thursday, February 206:30 p.m. AGAPE

Sunday, February 238:30 a.m. Worship9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all Ages11:00 a.m. Worship12:30 p.m. Children’s Choir5:30 p.m. Youth Group

**Today’s Youth Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a trip to Middletown UMC, pick up time will be 8:15 p.m. at Calvary or pick up at Middletown UMC at 8:00 p.m. This evening we will see Elizabeth Anderson present her Mission trip to India and worship with the youth of Middletown UMC.

Calvary United Methodist Church131 West Second Street, Frederick,

Maryland 21701301-662-1464 ~ www.calvaryumc.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Calvary United Methodist Church seeks and invites all to becomedisciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our community and

our world.

Rev. Dr. Stephen Larsen, Lead Pastor Rev. Shannon Sullivan, Associate Pastor revsteve@calvaryumc.org or 301-848-8216 revshannon@calvaryumc.org or 410-937-8835 Rev. Ken Humbert, Visitation Pastor revhumbert@calvaryumc.org

Christy Mossburg, Dir. of Christian Education christy@calvaryumc.org

Joche Wilmot, Dir. of Music Ministries & Organist- joche@calvaryumc.org

Bob Jacobs, Financial Secretarybobjacobs@calvaryumc.org

Cathy Baker, Office Manager

cathybaker@calvaryumc.org

Ken Switzer, Bookkeeper kswitzer@calvaryumc.org

Cathleen Gough, Nursery Coordinator Paul Metcalf, Custodian

Sanctuary Choir Accompanist