CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF DOVER, PA THE Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor October 25, 2015 8:30 A.M. On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith: the gospel of Christ—the good news—that makes us free! We pray that the Holy Spirit would connue to unite the church today in its proclamaon and witness to the world. In the waters of bapsm we are made one body; we pray for the day that all Chrisans will also be one at the Lord’s table. R E F O R M A TI O N S U N D A Y
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CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF DOVER, PA
THE Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor
October 25, 2015 8:30 A.M.
On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith: the gospel of Christ—the good news—that makes us free!
We pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to unite the church today in its proclamation and witness to the world. In the waters of baptism
we are made one body; we pray for the day that all Christians will also be one at the Lord’s table.
REFORMATION
SUNDAY
CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA Please sign the red attendance books as they are passed to you and pass them on.
ELW is the Red Hymnal WOV is the Blue Hymnal
*Please stand if you are able to do so.
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WE PREPARE OURSELVES
Welcome Pastor John Woods
Prelude “How Great Thou Art” Arr. By David Nevue
*Confession and Forgiveness Pastor and Congregation
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose name is majestic in all the earth,
who rescues and heals in every time of trouble, who does all things well. Amen.
Let us come before God, seeking forgiveness and life. Steadfast and saving God,
have mercy on us. We confess to you all the ways we turn from you and harm one
another. In your compassion, forgive our sins and heal our hurts.
Bring forth from us a harvest of righteousness, the fruits of gentleness and
peacemaking,the sheaves of wisdom and justice;
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
In the name of ☩ Jesus, the Son of God, receive mercy and find grace in your time of need.
Your transgressions are forgiven; God’s love is healing balm for your wounds.
Rejoice, for God raises you up to new life in Christ. Amen.
*Gathering Hymn “The Church Of Christ In Every Age” ELW # 729
*Apostolic Greeting Pastor
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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*Kyrie ELW PG. 203
*Hymn of Praise “Glory To God” ELW PG. 204
*Prayer Of The Day Pastor
Let us pray. Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the
church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in
your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the
gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Anthem: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” Arr. By B.
Harlan
WE HEAR HIS WORD
First Reading Lay Reader Jeremiah 31:31-34
A reading from Jeremiah.
The renewed covenant will not be breakable, but like the old covenant it will expect the people
to live upright lives. To know the Lord means that one will defend the cause of the poor and
needy (Jer. 22:16). The renewed covenant is possible only because the Lord will forgive iniquity
and not remember sin. Our hope lies in a God who forgets.
31The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house
of Israel and the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant that I made with their
ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that
they broke, though I was their husband, says the LORD. 33But this is the covenant that I will
make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them,
and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34No
longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the LORD,” for they shall all
know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity,
and remember their sin no more.
The word of the Lord. 3
Thanks be to God.
The Psalm Choir and Congregation, Responsively
Psalm 46
1God is our ref- | uge and strength,
a very present | help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the | earth be moved,
and though the mountains shake in the depths | of the sea; 3though its waters | rage and foam,
and though the mountains tremble | with its tumult.
4There is a river whose streams make glad the cit- | y of God,
the holy habitation of | the Most High. 5God is in the midst of the city; it shall | not be shaken;
God shall help it at the | break of day.
6The nations rage, and the | kingdoms shake;
God speaks, and the earth | melts away. R 7The LORD of | hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob | is our stronghold.
8Come now, regard the works | of the LORD,
what desolations God has brought up- | on the earth; 9behold the one who makes war to cease in | all the world;
who breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the | shields with fire.
10“Be still, then, and know that | I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted | in the earth.” 11The LORD of | hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob | is our stronghold. R 4
Second Reading: Lay Reader Romans 3:19-28
A reading from Romans.
Paul’s words stand at the heart of the preaching of Martin Luther and the other Reformation
leaders. No human beings make themselves right with God through works of the law. We are
brought into a right relationship with God through the divine activity centered in Christ’s death.
This act is a gift of grace that liberates us from sin and empowers our faith in Jesus Christ.
19Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that
every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20For “no
human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law
comes the knowledge of sin.
21But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the
law and the prophets, 22the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who
believe. For there is no distinction, 23since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; 24they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He
did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins
previously committed; 26it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that
he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.
27Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of works? No, but by
the law of faith. 28For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by
the law.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
*Verse “Alleluia” ELW PG. 205
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*Gospel Pastor
John 8:31-36
The holy gospel according to St. John.
Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word.
He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin.
31Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my
disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 33They answered
him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you
mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?”
34Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”
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 “How Firm A Foundation” ELW # 796
Message Pastor
*The Nicene Creed ELW PG. 104
*The Prayers Worship Assistant, Congregation, Pastor
Made alive with God in Christ, we pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
Reforming God, renew the covenant you have made with your people. Write your law on our
hearts so that all we say and do proclaims the grace you have shown us. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Reinvigorate those places that have become desolate and barren through human intervention or
natural disaster. Breathe new life into plants, animals, and watersheds. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Reconcile the nations to one another. Where long-standing disputes remain, raise up new
generations to foster understanding. Bring peace where there is deep-rooted conflict.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Revive those who live under the weight of anxiety, despair, or illness (especially). Carry their
burdens, and uplift them by your compassionate Spirit. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Redeem your church from self-serving sins. Turn our hearts to people outside our walls, and
transform our communities into places where all may find redemption and hope.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. As we remember the witness of your saints, we pray you remember your promise of mercy for
us. Reunite us with all your holy ones when you come in fullness. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer. Gather these concerns and all who are in need into your abundant care, O God,
remembering your promise of mercy, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
*The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
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THE MEAL
Offertory Hymn “We Give Thee But Thine Own” ELW # 686
*The Offertory “Let the Vineyards” ELW SERVICE MUSIC PG. 184
*The Offertory Prayer Worship Assistant and Congregation
Let us pray... 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 ELW PG. 206
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
*Proper Preface Pastor
It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and
praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord; 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 “Holy, Holy, Holy” ELW PG. 207
*Eucharistic Prayer Pastor
You are indeed holy, almighty and merciful God. You are most holy,
and great is the majesty of your glory. You so loved the world that you gave your only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.
We give you thanks for his coming into the world to fulfill for us your holy will
and to accomplish all things for our salvation.
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. For as often as we eat
of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Remembering, therefore, his salutary command, his life-giving passion and death,
his glorious resurrection and ascension, and the promise of his coming again,
we give thanks to you, O Lord God Almighty, not as we ought but as we are able;
we ask you mercifully to accept our praise and thanksgiving and with
your Word and Holy Spirit to bless us, your servants,
and these your own gifts of bread and wine, so that we and all who share in the body and
blood of Christ may be filled with heavenly blessing and grace, and, receiving the
forgiveness of sin, may be formed to live as your holy people and be given our inheritance
with all your saints. To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.
*The Lord’s Prayer ELW PG. 208
*Invitation to Communion Pastor
God gives food to those who hunger. Come, be fed, be healed.
Communion
“Lamb of God” ELW PG. 208
“You Are Mine” ELW #581
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you
and keep you in his grace. Amen
*Post Communion Canticle ELW PG. 135
*Post Communion Prayer Worship Assistant
We give you thanks, O God, that you welcome us to your table and satisfy our deepest
hunger and thirst. By your gifts of word and holy meal, strengthen us to take up the cross as
we go about our callings in this world, following after Jesus Christ, our servant Lord.
Amen.
*Blessing Pastor
Like children in the arms of Jesus, receive blessing:
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.
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WELCOME! A warm and loving welcome to all who enter this worship space. We especially welcome those who are visitors for the first time here at Calvary Lutheran! We hope and trust that your visit will be filled with God’s Holy Spirit, giving you cause to know Jesus the Christ better than you did before we all gathered here today. Please join us between worship services for coffee fellowship in the room off the Sanctuary. You are invited to join us for Christian Education at 10:00am on Sunday, which is held for all ages in the Social Hall with Pastor John during the summer months. We are glad you are here today, and we look forward to the next time we are called and gathered by the Holy Spirit to share worship together. This is most certainly true. Sincerely, Your Brothers and
Gluten free communion wafers are available.
Please make sure an usher is aware if you require this product.
October’s Special Offering will go to: NEW HOPE MINISTRIES-DOVER
Attendance for October
October 4 86 62
October 11 102 39
October 18 70 56
October 25
October Anniversaries 5 Derrick and Alyssa Girouard
6 Steven & Maryann Knaub
8 Kerry & Wendy Zinn
14 Joseph & Barrett Skandera
15 Kaity & Eric Breidenbach
23 Leroy & Althea Crone
24 Alan & Cheryl Reigart
27 Michael & Michele Duncan
27 Adam & Megan Myers
29 Brett & Heather Callaghan
30 Tim & Jennifer McCleary
October 70+ Birthdays 7 Maxine Klunk
17 Charles Balmer
19 Jason Gross
25 Irvin Baumgardner
29 Robert Fickes
31 Wayne Crone SUNDAY NOV. 15
One Service At
10:00 AM
Youth Sunday
Immediately Followed
by the Annual
Pot Luck Brunch and
Congregational Meet-
ing
Please place your
Trick or
Treat...individually
wrapped candy donations in the box
in the Narthex!
MONTH
THANK YOU PASTOR JOHN !
Nov. 1-All Saint’s
Sunday...if you have a loved
one who has passed away
since Nov. 1, 2014 that you
would like us to remember,
please let the church office
know by Oct. 27th
Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship
November 25, 7PM At Rohlers
Trick or Treat in
Dover
Borough
Oct. 31
6-8 pm
Youth handing out candy in
front of parish house.
No Bible Study On
Wednesday, October 28
Pastor will be out of town.
Announcements…Welcome To Calvary!
Coffee/Tea/Cold Beverages and Cookies are available for your enjoyment in the room off the
Sanctuary area between our 8:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. There are some tables and chairs in the
Narthex if you would care to sit down and visit with your church friends.
It’s time for you to search your hearts and step up to do your part in keeping your church running
smoothly and in a manner which glorifies our God! There is not one person in this congregation that
is not qualified to do at least one of the “jobs” on the TIME AND TALENT form and we really, really
need your help! PLEASE sign up today! Do this by November 9th please so papers can be tallied and
given to the appropriate organizers for that group.
ARE YOU ON CHURCH COUNCIL??? If not, contact Blair English 767-4436 and he will add your
name to the nominating committee list of people who are willing to serve. We are looking for one
person for a 1 year term, and one person for a 2 year term. PLEASE call Blair today!
AUTUMN has arrived and with it comes your opportunity to apply for a 2015-2016 Music
Scholarship! Applications must be in on Nov. 8, and scholarships will be awarded Nov. 15! . The
applications can be found on both tables outside of the Narthex it was also in the Caller. Just a
reminder past recipients can receive the scholarship again with the exception of last year’s
recipients. This scholarship also includes anyone in college studying music or taking a music course as
an elective; Anyone studying dance in any format. Remember volunteering does not need to be spe-
cifically at Calvary!! Sue and I want you to give your talents whatever they may be to someone in
need. (This can include family- reading to them, taking them to appointments, taking time out of your
day to be with them etc.) If anyone has any questions please contact us as soon as possible!
Tom & Sue Luchka
Please take a moment to sign a Holiday card for the military personal deployed around the world. I
have placed cards and a basket on the table in the Narthex. Remember that at any given point in time
there are a minimum of 4500 - 5000 Pennsylvanians that are deployed!!! Let's remember them at the
holidays! I will also take blank cards and will make sure they are signed!. This program is for SOAR -
Support Our American Recruits. I will be sending them about the middle of November so they get
there by the holidays. If you have questions please feel free to contact Sue or Tom Luchka
Prayer Chain/List: if you have a loved one who is in need of prayer, please contact Zina Compton at
586-2718 or call the church office at 298-3891 or email your request to [email protected] .
Also, please check the list on page 13 of this bulletin and let us know if any of your friends are now
better and we can take those names off that list. Zina will start an immediate prayer chain by calling
those who have signed up for our Prayer Chain.
PLEASE...check out the papers on the table in the Narthex and choose some dates that are good for
you...then sign up to lead CHILDREN’S CHURCH! It’s fun. The kids are awesome. Just keep in mind,
if you do not have active clearances on file in the church office you cannot volunteer in this area until
we have your clearances on file. (Children’s Church: take the kids downstairs to Room7A after the
children’s message, read a story, give them a children’s bulletin to color/work on, and bring them
back upstairs in time to commune with their families. That’s all there is to it!) 14
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Council has selected the contractor for the social hall roof project. As approved at the Congregational
Meeting, offers for loans for helping to cover the expense will be accepted. Offers may be for $5000 or
$10,000. The amount approved is a total of $30,000 and the interest rate will be 3.0% annually. The
loan term is 2 years with the first interest payment being made at one year and the payoff with
interest at two years. Anyone wishing to participate should write Roof Loan on the outside of an
envelope and put their contact information and either 5 or 10 inside. The envelope may be placed in
the offering plate or given to the office. Envelopes will be accepted until TODAY, October 25 and a
blind drawing will be held. The date of the loan will depend on the contractor's payment needs. In
response to a member's question, freewill offers towards the project will also be appreciated. Questions
may be directed to Jason Gross.
Treasurer/Financial Assistant Position Council has approved a new financial system to be implemented
during 2016. The Power Church system we already have, will be the new system for tracking both
contributions as well as financial activity and reporting. In order to begin learning and using the system
a new Church Treasurer/Financial Assistant position has been created. Resumes for this position will be
accepted in the church office through November 8. Resumes will be evaluated and interviews
conducted by the Human Resource committee. The person must be, or become, a member of this
church. The position requires experience with double entry bookkeeping and other computerized
accounting practices. The person must be, or become, bonded.
We encourage you to write to Jeff Miller and to remember Jeff and his family in prayer:
Recruit Miller Jefferson P Company A. Plt 1101 PO Box 19001 Parris Island, SC 29905 There is a container for monetary donations in the Narthex so we can purchase & send power bars to
Jeff Miller’s Marine Platoon.
The Dover Area High School Football Team will be meeting from 2 PM until approximately 4:30 PM in
our Social Hall every Friday through November 6. We wish them well in their 2015 season!
There is a box on the table in the Narthex to receive your donations of individually wrapped candy for
Trick or Treat night in Dover Borough. The Youth Group will distribute the candy and church
information on Saturday, October 31 from 6-8 in front of the parish house.
Attention Parents of Infants: The nursery is downstairs in Room #1, that is the classroom closest to
Main Street, across from the flower room. Please, if you change diapers in there, place the soiled
diapers in the trash cans in one of the rest rooms, do not let them in Room #1.
Outreach Project: 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
Get your Weis and Giant Gift Cards! If you make purchases at Weis and Giant, pick up gift cards here
on Sunday mornings and help support this significant Calvary fund raiser! They make wonderful gifts
all year around! You can even use these cards to also purchase gas at Giant and postage stamps at both
stores. DID YOU KNOW...any profit from Gift Card Sales-over the budget amount will go to benefit
Calvary’s Children? The Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving. which allows you to make
donations on a scheduled, automatic basis. If you are writing checks and preparing envelopes every
week, you will especially appreciate electronic giving. 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 checking or savings account.
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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
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!
ANGELS AND POCKET CROSSES! On the white stand aside of the mailboxes downstairs in the hallway you will find these beautiful items from wonderfully talented ladies Helen Weigel and Carolyn
Baumgardner which will benefit the Youth Group through your donations. (Thanks Helen and Carolyn!! ) They make wonderful little gifts to someone who has done something nice for you, or “just because”
you value a friendship. Everyone NEEDS an angel, a cross and a prayer!
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
Upcoming Events:
Youth Meeting TODAY following 11:00 worship service. Saturday October 31, 6-8 PM, Youth Handing out Candy/Church Info in front of parish house. There will be a lock-in in November 13-14. Signing cards for Military. Movie night December 11... We will be selling hot dogs and drinks at 6 PM and the movie will start at 6:30 PM. We will be giving away hot chocolate and popcorn during the movie. Please be a part of that night.
Thanks to God and our Calvary Family & Friends
for everything!
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Our Church Family: Jan and Pastor Ambrose
Ron Bair§
Irv Baumgardner
Doris Beitzel§
Russ Blank §
Mike Busser
Althea Crone §
Leroy Crone
Wayne & Shirley Crone
Norma Diehl
Richard Dietz
Floyd Drawbaugh
Miriam Ehrhart
Charlotte Escobar
Scott Evans
Eileen Fadely
Marcia Feehan
Helen Fischer§
Carroll Hake§
Maxine Klunk
Janet Laughman§
Nancy Little
Tom Luchka
Don Marsden
June May
Stephen McWilliams
Cheryl Reese
John and Pat Rodgers
Owen Ryan
Donna Senft§
Kim Shaw
Lois Slothower
Ralph Slothower §
Ruth Smeltzer
Lee & Charlotte Snyder
Rachel Tschopp
Art§ & Helen Weigel & Family
Louise Yingling
Bill and Marlene Zech
Barbara and 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
Ruby Aliese Alley
Jamie Arbaugh
Ryan Arevalo and Family
Kathy Arnold
Betty & Family (sister of
Sue Goodwin)
Jessica Borsa
Jake Calhoun
Jayden Coval
Stephanie Cox
Sheila Crist
Shirley Crider § and Family
The Family of Fairy Crone
Louella Deardorff
Bob Dentler
Natalie Dentler
Jacinda Frigm
Gilbert (our sponsored child)
Charlene Gross
The Family of Gurney Gross
Mary Lou Gross
Rita Heilmann
Janice Heisey
Ashlie Hilbert
Maddie Hill and Family
Joann Kauffman
Marie Lauer
Pastor Gregory Lindsey
Paula Little
Laura Little Livingston
Travis Luchka
Pat Mc Evoy
Cindy Marco
Bernard Marine
Michael Martin
Donald Miller
Brian Mitsdarfer
Nancy Moser
Ashlyn Poff & Family
Barbara Poulin
Kandis T. Prato Kevin T. Prato
Don Reed & Family
Wayne Reich
John Rockafello
Taiven Schopf
Sandy Shellenberger
Kim Shelley
Lee Snelbecker
Ralfiael Sontoago
Bill Stamm
Cori Strathmeyer
Cathy Strine and Family
Kathy Tolbert
Brad Trimmer
Grace Trimmer§
Michelle Weber
New Hope Ministries
Military:
Brody Black
Mike Blaszczyk
Jason Kelly
MAJ Clair Kling
Brandon Krantz
Ryan Kules
LTC Jimmy Matthews
Recruit Jefferson P. Miller
CPT Seth Reed
Joshua Shearer
Military Overseas
Please take a few
moments to look over the
PRAYER LIST…
and if you know of any changes that
need to be made, please contact Zina
Compton 586-2718 or call the church
office at 292-3891.
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This week at Calvary. . . Sunday, October 25...Jeremiah 31:7-9, Psalm 126, Hebrews 7:23-38, Mark 10:46-52 Reformation Sunday 8:30 AM Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:40 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room #5, unless otherwise advised by director, Jennifer McCleary 10:00 AM Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion, Praise Band: Crossroads Youth Meeting following the 11:00 Worship Service. Monday, October 26...Psalm 119:17-24, Exodus 4:1-17, 1Peter 2:1-10 9:30 AM Calvary Quilters in Social Hall 7:00 PM Dover Alumni in Social Hall Tuesday, October 27...Psalm 119:17-24, 2Kings 6:8-23, Acts 9:32-35 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry in Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Committee 6:30 PM Grief Share, Parish House Wednesday, October 28...Psalm 119:17-24, Jeremiah 33:1-11, Matthew 20:29-34 Preschool Party in Social Hall Thursday, October 29...Psalm 119:1-8, Exodus 22:1-15, Hebrews 9:1-12 Preschool Party in Social Hall 6:45 PM Handbell Rehearsal, unless otherwise advised by director, Miriam Ehrhart 8:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal, unless otherwise advised by director, Jennifer McCleary Friday, October 30...Psalm 119:1-8, Leviticus 19:32-37, Romans 3:21-31 2:00-4:30 PM Dover Football, Social Hall Friday evening Social Hall reserved for Art Show Set Up Saturday, October 31...Psalm 119:1-8, Numbers 9:9-14, Luke 10:25-37 10:00 AM Crossroads Rehearsal, unless otherwise advised by director, Suzanne Tilley 6-8 PM Youth handing out candy & Church Information in front of Parish House Sunday, November 1...Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Psalm 119:1-8, Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34 All Saints Sunday 8:30 AM Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:40 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room #5, unless otherwise advised by director, Jennifer McCleary 10:00 AM Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion, Praise Band: Crossroads
Commemorations for this week. . . P. Nicolai, J. Heermann, P. Gerhardt Monday, October 26, 2015
These great hymnwriters all worked in seventeenth-century Germany in times of war and plague.
Nicolai, a pastor, lost 1,300 parishioners to plague, 170 in one week. He wrote "O Morning Star, how
fair and bright" and "Wake, awake, for night is flying." Heermann's hymns, including "Ah, holy Jesus,"
often express the emotions of faith. Gerhardt, perhaps the greatest Lutheran hymnwriter, was a pastor
in Berlin.
Simon and Jude Wednesday, October 28, 2015
We know little about these apostles. Simon is listed as "the zealot" or Cananean in New Testament
lists. Jude, also called Thaddeus, asked Jesus at the last supper why he had revealed himself to the
disciples but not to the world.
Reformation Day Saturday, October 31, 2015
By the end of the seventeenth century, many Lutheran churches celebrated a festival commemorating
Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-five Theses, a summary of abuses in the church of his time. At
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Lois Slothower
Carl & Shirley Gross
Deb Latchaw Deb Arruda
Shirley & Wayne Crone
To The Glory Of God And In Celebration Of Caitlyn Laird’s 11th Birthday
With love from Pap, Nanny, Dad & Kenny
In Celebration Of Our Parents, Cheryl & Alan Reigart, Wedding
Anniversary By the Hoffhein & Girouard Families
OCTOBER 25
8:30 AM
OCTOBER 25
11:00 AM
Worship Volunteers
NOVEMBER 1
8:30 AM
NOVEMBER 1
11:00 AM
Josh & Jamie
Brandstadter
Susan Anderson Eden Dusich
Greeters Emma Woods
Helen Weigel
Zina Compton Joe Compton
Alan Reigart
Cheryl Reigart
Karena Strain
Madison Strain
Kenny Laird Christine Harlacher
Sarah Strain Jacob Kistner
Ushers
Zina Compton
Joe Skandera
Ken Gentzler
Pat Gentzler
Jackie Busser Alaina Eicholtz
Gail Wolgamuth Ludwig Kardos
Joe Skandera Marlene Zech Worship Asst. Cheryl Reigart Jeff Byers
Lee Ann Marsden Heather Callaghan Acolyte Madi Strain Rachel Tschopp
Ralph Goodwin Dodie Menard Lay Reader Don Dusich Gail Wolgemuth
Jason Gross
Janice Oaster
Susan Anderson
David Quickel Janet Quickel
Offering Tellers
Ken Gentzler
Pat Gentzler
Jenni Melhorn
Kim Harlacher Chris Harlacher
Heather & Eden
Dusich
Ann Ferguson Nursery Attendant
Ann Ferguson Ann Ferguson
Wes & Ann
Bridge
Trena Hall Altar Guild
Dan & Angela
Small
Becky Snelbecker
Comm. Elements
Bulletin Folders
Coffee Fellowship
Gift Card Table
Altar Flowers
Sponsor
Bulletin Sponsor
Jane English
Zita Smith
The Strain Family
Pat & Sam Herman
In Memory Of Norman & Edna Gross By Jason Gross & Family
In Celebration of Lila’s Birthday By Grandpa, Nana,
Mommy, Daddy & Eleanor
CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA 9 North Main Street, Dover, Pennsylvania 17315
Pastoral Emergencies: The Rev. John M. Woods, 717-891-5503
COMMUNION We invite all baptized believers in Jesus Christ as Lord
and Savior to commune with us this morning. Those 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
Hand Bell Choir Director: Ms. Miriam Ehrhart
Adult & Youth Choirs Director: Mrs. Jennifer Fadely McCleary
