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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran
Church Of Dover PA The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor
www.calvarylutherandover.org 717-292-3891
Lee H. Alley
9/12/1931-12/09/2015
Richard M Dietz
4/25/1935-11/15/2015
Jeanette S. Fiorentino
10/24/1917-12/28/2015
Carroll E. Hake
9/19/1930-1/21/2016
Glenn L. Shellenberger
2/21/1942-1/29/2016
Stanley R. Dravk, Jr.
9/17/1937-3/5/2016
Helen R. Fischer
7/4/1920-5/13/2016
Maddison C. Hill
4/25/1997-6/29/2016
Ronald G. Bair, Sr.
7/21/1930-6/30/2016
Louis Kistner
7/4/2016
Charles Lightner
1/28/1948-7/14/2016
Betty J. Maul
9/8/1922-10/6/2016
Ralph L. Slothower
4/3/1919- 10/18/2016
Barbara S. Alley
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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!
All Saint’s Sunday - November 6, 2016 You will find the 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service beginning on Page 8 and in this same bulletin
you will find the 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service beginning on page 16. Throughout the Services please note that the asterisk (*) designates please stand if you are able.
In holy baptism God makes saints out of sinners. In holy communion God forgives the sins of all the saints. In the assembly today we give thanks for all the saints “who from their labors rest,” who have fought the good fight, who have gained the crown. In the same breath we petition our God for the strength to hear and to heed
the admonitions of the Lord Jesus in today’s gospel. Recalling that we have been sealed by the Spirit and sustained by the Savior’s body and blood, we keep on keeping on as God gives us breath, to the praise of God’s glory.
Commemorations for this week…
John Christian Frederick Heyer, died 1873; Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, died 1719; Ludwig Nommensen,
died 1918; missionaries Monday, November 07, 2016 Heyer was the fir st missionary sent out by American
Lutherans. After teaching at Gettysburg College and Seminary he was assigned to the Andhra region of India. A
worker among the Tamil people on the southeast coast of India, Ziegenbalg was opposed both by local Hindus and
by Danish authorities who favored a different missionary style. He was known for caring about the welfare of the
whole person. Nommensen was born in northern Germany and was sent to Sumatra as a Lutheran missionary.
Working among the Batak people, he translated the scriptures into their language, and honored their native culture.
Martin, Bishop of Tours, died 397 Friday, November 11, 2016 Martin's pagan father enlisted him in the
Roman army. Approached by a beggar, Martin cut his cloak in half and gave part to the man, whom he later
understood as representing Christ. He asked to leave the army, but was jailed instead. After his release, he became a
preacher, and later a bishop.
Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, died 1855 Friday, November 11, 2016 Kierkegaard was a Danish
theologian whose writings also gave rise to the modern philosophy of existentialism. He frequently attacked the
complacency of the state church of his day, as well as its desire to be accepted by polite society rather than be a
stumbling block.
This morning at 10:00 AM...come to the Social Hall for a special First Sunday presentation by Jennifer McCleary and Suzanne Tilley! With these two musical geniuses you know it will be amazing!!!
The 2016-17 Richard A. Sultner, Sr. Music Scholarship Program will be accepting applications through TODAY-November 6. We thanks Tom & Sue Luchka for setting up this program and making it so successful. The baton has been passed to Suzanne & Walt Tilley, so check with them with questions and for an application today! See details in the November Caller on pages 34 and 35.
Time & Talent 2017...extra forms in the Narthex...sign up...we need YOU !!! Diane needs them back TODAY!
This is the last Sunday to sign cards for our troops! The Youth Group thanks all who have donated cards and all who have signed them!!!
Poinsettia Orders will be received by Roberta Downs and Donna Sharp November 6, 13 and 20. They are available in Red/White/Pink and the cost is $8.50 each. Let’s fill the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve with these beautiful plants, so symbolic of the holiday season!
Ho, Ho, Ho….Merry Christmas! Yes, I know I’m a bit early but in order for some New Hope families to have a Merry Christmas we need to plan early. There is a Christmas Tree in the former coffee fellowship area with paper ornaments showing suggested gift ideas. Please take 1 or more and return the unwrapped items to church by November 30th, placing them at the tree. if you would like to donate holiday meal items they suggest: ham,
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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, November 6-All Saints Sunday Job 18:23-27a, Psalm 17:1-9, 2Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, Luke 20:27-39 Monday, November 7 Psalm 123, Job 20:1-11, 2Peter 1:16-21 6:30 Christian Education Committee, Room 1 7:00 Worship & Music Committee, Social Hall Tuesday, November 8 Psalm 123, Job 21:1, 17-34, 2John 1-13 7:00 PM Council Meeting, Social Hall Wednesday, November 9 Psalm 123, Job 25:1-26-14 Preschool Wonderful Wednesday 5:30 PM Girl Scouts, Social Hall Thursday, November 10
Psalm 98, 1Samuel 28:3-19, Romans 1:18-25 Friday, November 11 Psalm 98, 2Samuel 21:1-14, 2Thessalonians 1:3-12 Saturday, November 12 Psalm 98, Ezekiel 10:1-19, Luke 17:20-37 Social Hall Reserved-PM Sunday, November 13-Harvest Home Malachi 4:1-2a, Psalm 98, 2Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19 Attendance: October 2 88 Traditional 48 Contemporary October 9 74 Traditional* 72 Contemporary October 16 84 Traditional 51 Contemporary October 23 108 Traditional 64 Contemporary October 30 87 Traditional 60 Contemporary
Coffee & Conversation...Join us in the social hall be-tween worship services! Stay late or come early and join in this opportunity for making or visiting friends. We hope this new area will make social time feel a little less cramped and provide a pleasant area for you to meet and greet your friends! The Calvary Youth Group sponsors coffee fellowship. Donations of fresh, home
made cookies are always welcome! If you would like to help serve, please contact Step Hake or Sherry Rodgers.
Fire Drill during both worship services next Sunday, November 13.
Sunday School Classes for all ages are in session and meet at 10 AM on Sunday mornings. If you need help finding your classroom, please ask someone. TODAY IS FIRST SUNDAY in the social hall for all who would like to attend! Please save your empty “regular size” wine bottles and bring them to church. You can place them under the table at the mailboxes. They will be used for a craft at the 2017 Retreat. Questions...Contact Robin Miller. The Prayer Shawl Ministry is looking for people to knit or crochet shawls and lap robes. Join us on Tuesday, October 25 at 1 PM or let us give you yarn to work at home. They have had some generous donations of yarn so they have the materials-they just need people to help them get the work done. With the cool weather coming-get some yarn, pick up those hooks/needles and get to work for a great cause! Contact Carolyn Baum-gardner or Jane English. 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. Egg Cartons are no longer needed at this time thanks to your generous donations! Thank you!!! Outreach Projects: Comfy toes!!! We are collecting new socks of all sizes and colors to distribute to those in need. Please place your donations in the box in the coffee area. Thanks so much! Marcia Feehan November 12, Noon-5, Brookside Park- Blood Drive...call 292-6559 or 741-0629 to sign up! Salem Lutheran invites you to their Fall Festival at Brookside Park on Nov. 12 from Noon—7 and on Nov. 13 from Noon-4. Model trains & RR display (kids can run the trains!), children’s activities, candy shoppe, craft items, soup & sandwiches. Benefits cancer research. 2017 Bulletin and Altar Flower Sponsor sign up papers are now on the bulletin board in the hallway on the entry level floor. We encourage you to sign up early so that your “special” dates are reserved for you! One of our members, Charlotte Escobar is in end stag-
News and Notes SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2016 ONE SERVICE AT 10 AM immediately
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8:30, November 6 11:00, November 6 Worship Volunteer: 8:30, November 13 11:00, November 13
Steph Hake Heather Callaghan Acolyte Sarah Strain Nash Menard
Linda Alley Chris Harlacher Altar Guild Elaine Byers Zita Smith
Lindsey Markle
Marlene Zech
Karen Dehn
Samantha Schrum
Greeters Alan & Cheryl
Reigart
Wayne & Shirley
Crone
Bri Wells Joe Compton Lay Reader Rena Strain Bob Kistner
Don Dusich
Bob Snelbecker
Deb Harlacher
Heather Callaghan
Janice Oaster
Offering Tellers Alan Reigart
Cheryl Reigart
Lauren Hoffheins
Kim Harlacher
Chris Harlacher
Roberta Downs
Tammy Klunk
Donna Sharp
Mel Sharp
Bob Kistner
Marlene Zech
Gail Wolgemuth
Chris Harlacher
Ushers Alan Reigart
Cheryl Reigart
Ken Gentzler
Pat Gentzler
Jackie Busser
Samantha Schrum
Deb Harlacher
Heather Callaghan
Ann Bridge Jason Gross Worship Assistant Noah Dusich Marlene Zech
Altar Flower Sponsor
November 6:In Honor of Mike Smith’s Birthday by Megan, Kaidence, Willow, Eden, Mom and Dad
November 13: In Memory of Mearl Newcomer by Bob & Becky Snelbecker.
Bulletin Sponsor
November 6: In Celebration of Lila, Shelly, Heather and Ben’s Birthdays by Nana/Grandpa-Mom/Dad
November 6 Worship Volunteer: November 13
Barb & Clair Zinn Bulletin Folder Jeff & Elaine Byers
Marsden/Kraft
Family
Coffee Fellowship Dave & Janet
Quickel
Zina Compton Communion Elements Deb Arruda
Patsy & Kenny
Gentzler
Gift Card Table Caitlyn Laird
Dean Laird
November 70+ Birthdays 3 Bill Rodgers
6 Janet Laughman
9 Carl Gross
19 Gus Gerstle
November Anniversaries 4 Bob & Wilma White
11 Craig & Ilene Breneman
18 Wayne & Shirley Crone
The SPECIAL OFFERING
for November will benefit
There will be a fire drill on November 13th!!! Questions may
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. Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of electronic 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 church office. Donations can be debited automatically from either a
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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
Norma Diehl
Floyd Drawbaugh
Miriam Ehrhart
Jane English
Charlotte Escobar
Scott Evans
Eileen Fadely
Marcia Feehan
June Fickes
Janet Laughman§
Nancy Little
Tom Luchka
Gloria Markle
Tanner Markle
Don Marsden
Marion Mummert
Stephen McWilliams
Cheryl Reese
John & Pat Rodgers
Owen Ryan
Weston Schrum
Donna Senft§
Kim Shaw
Lois Slothower
The Family Of
Ralph Slothower
Ruth Smeltzer
Zita Smith
Lee & Charlotte Snyder
Art§ & Helen Weigel §
Kathy Wheet
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
The Family of Barbara Alley
Ruby Aliese Alley
Jamie Arbaugh
Kathy Arnold
Betty & Family
(sister of Sue Goodwin)
Steve Barkdoll
Sarah Black
Glen Brosius
Jake Calhoun
Kori Chronister
Jayden Coval
Marie Crawford
Sheila Crist
Louella Deardorff
Bob Dentler
Natalie Dentler
Louis Detter
Richard Dressler
Mary Erb
Rita Erney
Jacinda Frigm
Christine Geisleman
Gilbert (our sponsored child)
Susanne Gray
Charlene Gross
Jillian Gurski
Gloria Haldeman
Kathi Hartzell
Ms. Haugh
Rita Heilmann
Ashlie Hilbert
Ethan Hollifield
Joann Kauffman
Pastor Gregory Lindsey
Paula Little
Laura Little Livingston
Brooklyn Loucks
Travis Luchka
Mary Kessler
Pat Mc Evoy
Cindy Marco
Bernard Marine
Michael Martin
The Family of Betty Maul
Donald Miller
Dulcie Mishkin
Nancy Moser
Fred Peterson
Barbara Poulin
Kandis T. Prato
Kevin T. Prato
Don & Shirley Reed & Family
Wayne Reich
John Rockafello
Taiven Schopf
Sandy Shellenberger
Kim Shelley
Lee Snelbecker
Ralfiael Sontoago
Gage Sponsler
Bill Stamm
Cori Strathmeyer & Family
Bruce Toepher
Kathy Tolbert
Brad Trimmer
Grace Trimmer§
Michelle Weber,
Dorothy Wolk
Carolyn Woods§
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.
Everyone needs prayer, especially these friends who have had special needs brought to us...
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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
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 in the appropriate containers outside the youth room:
Tabs off of beverage cans...for Ronald McDonald House Christmas Cards for our troops...no envelopes needed
Thank you for your generous donations of Candy for Dover Borough’s
Trick or Treat Night! A LOT of kids were very happy!!!
November 18: Lock-In
Thanks to God and to our Calvary Family
& Friends for everything!
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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
Kevin Crone, Pastor John Woods
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
Vocals:
Doris Beitzel
Diane Brosius
Zina Compton
Claudia Evans
Mary Jung
Caitlyn Laird
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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The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. ELW is the red hymnal. WOV in the blue hymnal.
*Designates please stand if you are able. Please sign the red attendance books as they come to you and pass them on.
Greeting… Pastor
Announcements& Sharing of Joys and Concerns… Pastor
Prelude…“For All The Saints” …Arr. By John Innes…
Organ/Piano Duet: Suzanne Tilley and Jeff Byers
*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation In the name of God the Father of glory; in the name of God the ☩ Son, our Redeemer; in the
name of God the holy and life-giving Spirit. Amen.
The Sun of righteousness shall rise with shining beams of healing. Let us gather under the wings
of God’s mercy. Gracious God, we acknowledge that we are sinners and we confess
our sins—those known to us that burden our hearts, and those unknown to us but
seen by you. We know that before you nothing remains hidden, and in you every
thing is revealed. Free us from the slavery of sin; liberate us from the bondage of
guilt; and work in us that which is pleasing in your sight; for the sake of Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
With a heart full of mercy and compassion, God saves us and ☩ forgives us all our sins. Christ,
the dawn from on high, shines upon us and by the light of the Holy Spirit guides our feet
into the way of peace. Amen.
*Gathering Hymn…“You Servants Of God”… ELW Hymn # 825
*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.
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*Canticle of Praise...In Unison...ELW Page 204
*Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response Let us pray...Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the
mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed
saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have
prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Anthem by Calvary Adult Choir…“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”… Hopson
First Reading…Lay Reader with Congregational Response
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
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A reading from Daniel.
The book of Daniel was written in the second century BCE, when the Syrian king Antiochus
Epiphanes was severely persecuting the Jews. Daniel’s vision of the four beasts serves
to proclaim the message that human kings will come and go, but the kingdom
will ultimately belong to God and to God’s people.
1In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as
he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream: 2I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four
winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, 3and four great beasts came up out of the sea, different
from one another.
15As for me, Daniel, my spirit was troubled within me, and the visions of my head terrified
me. 16I approached one of the attendants to ask him the truth concerning all this. So he said that
he would disclose to me the interpretation of the matter: 17“As for these four great beasts, four
kings shall arise out of the earth. 18But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom
and possess the kingdom forever—forever and ever.”
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm… With Congregational Responses
PSALM: Psalm 149
1Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD| a new song,
God’s praise in the assembly | of the faithful.
2Let Israel rejoice | in their maker;
let the children of Zion be joyful | in their ruler. 3Let them praise their maker’s | name with dancing;
let them sing praise with tambou- | rine and harp.
4For the LORD takes pleasure | in the people
and adorns the | poor with victory. R 5Let the faithful re- | joice in triumph;
let them sing for joy | on their beds.
6Let the praises of God be | in their throat
and a two-edged sword | in their hand, 7to wreak vengeance | on the nations
and punishment | on the peoples,
8to bind their | kings in chains
and their nobles with | links of iron, 9to inflict on them the judg- | ment decreed;
this is glory for all God’s faithful ones. | Hallelujah! R
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Second Reading… Lay Reader with Congregational Responses
Ephesians 1:11-23
A reading from Ephesians.
After giving thanks for the faith of the Ephesians, Paul prays that they might understand
the wisdom, hope, and power of God that is embodied in Jesus Christ.
11In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose
of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12so that we, who were
the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13In him you also, when
you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were
marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14this is the pledge of our inheritance toward
redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.
15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this
reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the
God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revela-
tion as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know
what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance
among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe,
according to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he
raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all
rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in
this age but also in the age to come. 22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him
the head over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in
all.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
*Gospel Acclamation...In Unison...ELW Page 205
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Lee H. Alley
9/12/1931-12/09/2015
Richard M Dietz
4/25/1935-11/15/2015
Jeanette S. Fiorentino
10/24/1917-12/28/2015
Carroll E. Hake
9/19/1930-1/21/2016
Glenn L. Shellenberger
2/21/1942-1/29/2016
Stanley R. Dravk, Jr.
9/17/1937-3/5/2016
Helen R. Fischer
7/4/1920-5/13/2016
Maddison C. Hill
4/25/1997-6/29/2016
Ronald G. Bair, Sr.
7/21/1930-6/30/2016
Louis Kistner
7/4/2016
Charles Lightner
1/28/1948-7/14/2016
Betty J. Maul
9/8/1922-10/6/2016
Ralph L. Slothower
4/3/1919- 10/18/2016
*Gospel… Pastor with Congregational Response Luke 6:20-31
The holy gospel according to St. Luke.
Glory to you, O Lord. In echoes of the prophet Isaiah and Mary’s song of praise, Jesus reveals surprising things
about who enjoys blessing and who endures woe. He invites his disciples to shower radical
love, blessing, forgiveness, generosity, and trust, even to enemies and outsiders.
20Then [Jesus] looked up at his disciples and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21“Blessed are you who are
hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame
you on account of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your re-
ward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.
24“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. 25“Woe to you who
are full now, for you will be hungry. “Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn
and weep. 26“Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the
false prophets.
27“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless
those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer
the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for
them again. 31Do to others as you would have them do to 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.
Hymn of the Day...“For All The Saints”… Verses 1—5 … ELW Hymn # 422
The Message…Pastor Remembering...
When we were baptized in Christ Jesus, we were baptized into His death.
We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by
the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we have been united with Him in a death
like His, we shall certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like his.
Psalm 121: I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? 2My help comes from the
LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not
slumber. 4He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is
your shade at your right hand. 6The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. 7The LORD
will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. 8The LORD will keep your going out and your
coming in from this time on and forevermore. O
God, our help in ages past and our hope for years to come:
We give thanks for all your faithful people who have followed the light of your word
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throughout the centuries into our time and place.
As we remember these people, strengthen us to follow Christ through this world until we are carried into
the harvest of eternal life, where suffering and death will be no more. Hear our prayer in the name of
the good and gracious shepherd, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
*The Nicene Creed… In Unison...ELW Page 104
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is,
seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the
Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not
made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and
for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and
the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under
Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the
right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the
dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father
and the Son,* who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has
spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for
the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the
world to come. Amen.
*The Prayers...Worship Assistant, Congregational Responses, Pastor With the people of God gathered here and throughout the world, we offer our prayers for the church,
those in need, and all of creation.
For the church and its leaders, that we continue to proclaim the gospel of salvation to every corner of the
earth, so that all embody the hope of eternal life, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
For the well-being of creation, for the seas and their creatures, for those preparing for changing weather,
and for those who serve as good stewards of God’s gifts, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
For peace among nations, for governments and electorates, for all who rule and have authority at any
level, that they rule with justice, keeping in mind those who have no power, let us pray.
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Have mercy, O God. For the troubled and terrified, the poor and hungry, the abuser and abused, those who weep, those
suffering from malaria or any sickness (especially), that God lift up people to provide care and
consolation, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
For those who lead and support music in this assembly, that our song may point us all to Christ; for the
newly baptized, that the Holy Spirit guides them in love and service, following the example of
our Lord, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
In thanksgiving for all the saints, known and unknown, who have died in the faith, that they serve as
witnesses to the inheritance granted to us by Jesus Christ, let us pray. Have mercy, O God.
Almighty God, you have promised to hear those who call upon your name. We commend all our spoken
and silent prayers to you, trusting in your abundant mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
*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…“ Shall We Gather At The River ”… ELW Hymn #423
* Offertory… In Unison...ELW, Service Music #184
*Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become
one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your
kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. 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.
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*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; who on this day overcame
death and the grave, and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of
everlasting life. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise
Your name and join their unending hymn:
*Sanctus…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 Share in the inheritance of all the saints. Come to the table prepared for you.
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 Music...ELW Page 208
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Communion Selections...“There Is A Fountain”, “Lord, I’m Coming Home”… Arr. by David Nevue
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace.
Amen. *Post Communion Pray-
er….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response We give you thanks, shepherding God, that you have gathered your scattered flock again this
day, feeding us richly with the food of Paradise. Accompany us as we serve you all the
days of our lives, and gather us with the saints in the day of our death; through Jesus
Christ, our Redeemer and Lord. Amen.
*Blessing….Pastor with Congregational Response God who loves us, who gives us eternal consolation and good hope, comfort your hearts and
strengthen them in every good work and word; and the blessing of almighty God, Father,
☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you forever. Amen.
*Sending Hymn…“Jerusalem, My Happy Home”….Verses 1, 2 & 5...ELW Hymn # 628
*Dismissal….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God.
Postlude… “The Glory Of The Spirit”…. Lani Smith
“Worship has ended, now the Service begins!”
If you are NOT planning on taking your bulletin with you this morning, please place it on the table to your left in the Narthex after you have greeted the Pastor so it can be used at the 11:00 service.
PRE-SERVICE MUSIC…“Chariot’s Comin’!”… Spiritual Arr. By Don Besig
WELCOME/SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS… Pastor *GATHERING SONG...Projected on screen… Crossroads with Congregation “Days Of Elijah” by Robin Mark *CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS… Pastor with Congregational Responses
In the name of God the Father of glory; in the name of God the ☩ Son, our Redeemer; in the
name of God the holy and life-giving Spirit. Amen.
Order of Service 11:00 Contemporary Worship Service
The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. We invite you to use this program as a guideline and follow the service as projected on the screen.
*Designates please stand if you are able.
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The Sun of righteousness shall rise with shining beams of healing. Let us gather under the
wings of God’s mercy. Gracious God, we acknowledge that we are sinners and we confess
our sins—those known to us that burden our hearts, and those unknown to us but
seen by you. We know that before you nothing remains hidden, and in you every
thing is revealed. Free us from the slavery of sin; liberate us from the bondage of
guilt; and work in us that which is pleasing in your sight; for the sake of Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
With a heart full of mercy and compassion, God saves us and ☩ forgives us all our sins. Christ,
the dawn from on high, shines upon us and by the light of the Holy Spirit guides our feet
into the way of peace. 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...Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the
mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed
saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have
prepared for those who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
FIRST LESSON...Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18...(printed on Page 9)… Lay Reader with Congregational Response
SPECIAL MUSIC…“The Prayer”… Sager and Foster...Duet: Jerry Shaffer and Mary Jung
Lee H. Alley
9/12/1931-12/09/2015
Richard M Dietz
4/25/1935-11/15/2015
Jeanette S. Fiorentino
10/24/1917-12/28/2015
Carroll E. Hake
9/19/1930-1/21/2016
Glenn L. Shellenberger
2/21/1942-1/29/2016
Stanley R. Dravk, Jr.
9/17/1937-3/5/2016
Helen R. Fischer
7/4/1920-5/13/2016
Maddison C. Hill
4/25/1997-6/29/2016
Ronald G. Bair, Sr.
7/21/1930-6/30/2016
Louis Kistner
7/4/2016
Charles Lightner
1/28/1948-7/14/2016
Betty J. Maul
9/8/1922-10/6/2016
Ralph L. Slothower
4/3/1919- 10/18/2016
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SECOND LESSON…Ephesians 1:11-23(printed on Page 10)… Lay Reader with Congregational Re-
sponse
*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… Luke 6:20-31 (printed on Page 11)… Pastor with Congregational Response 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 with Congregational Response
Remembering... When we were baptized in Christ Jesus, we were baptized into His death.
We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we have been united with Him in a death
like His, we shall certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like his. Psalm 121: I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? 2My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is
your shade at your right hand. 6The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. 7The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. 8The LORD will keep your going out and your
coming in from this time on and forevermore. O God, our help in ages past and our hope for years to come:
We give thanks for all your faithful people who have followed the light of your word through-out the
centuries into our time and
place. As we re-member these people, strengthen us to follow Christ through this world until we are carried into the harvest of eternal life, where suffering and death will be no more. Hear our prayer in the name of the good and
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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gracious shepherd, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
*THE NICENE CREED… In Unison We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accord-ance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,* who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. *SHARING OF THE PEACE… Pastor with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING… Ushers will receive our gifts OFFERING MUSIC…“I’ll Fly Away”… Albert Brumly … Crossroads *OFFERTORY RESPONSE…“Forever” by Chris Tomlin… In Unison
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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: Mr. Sam Herman, Ms. Janice Oaster
Pre-School Director : Mrs. Deb Latchaw
Office Administrator: Mrs. Deanna Laird