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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran

Church Of Dover PA The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor

www.calvarylutherandover.org 717-292-3891

April 9, 2017

Sunday of The Passion

Palm Sunday

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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!

Sunday Of The Passion - Palm Sunday- April 9, 2017 God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

Today’s liturgy begins with a palm procession, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Quickly the tone of the service changes as we meditate upon Jesus’ passion and death. Because this story is so

central to our faith, we hear Matthew’s account of the passion today and John’s version on Good Friday. Though Jesus is obedient even unto death on the cross, he is exalted by God. We gather to remember

his offering for the life of the world, and to be fed by his life-giving mercy. This holy week will culminate in the celebration of the Three Days of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection.

Commemorations for this week…

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian, died 1945 Sunday, April 9, 2017 Bonhoeffer was a German theologian who wrote profoundly, yet in an accessible manner. In the Second World War, he became a leader of the Confessing Church in Germany that resisted the Nazi movement. Linked to a plot to kill Hitler, he was hanged shortly before the end of the war. Mikael Agricola, Bishop of Turku, died 1557 Monday, April 10, 2017 Consecrated bishop of Turku, Finland, without the approval of the pope, Agricola began a reform along Lutheran lines. In only three years, he translated the New Testament and worship texts into Finnish, in the process establishing the rules of Finnish writing that are still used today.

The Sanctuary is a place of reverence and worship to honor our Lord. Please...do not bring beverages or food into the Sanctuary, however you may have these items in the other areas of the church.

2017 Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Lists are on the bulletin board in the 1st floor hallway. Please sign up today before your “special” dates are no longer available! Thursday, April 13, 7:00 PM at Calvary: Please join us for Maundy Thursday Worship at 7:00 PM. Included in this service will be the presentation of “THE LIVING LAST SUPPER” Drama, under the direction of Suzanne Tilley. Come. Witness the famous Leonardo Di Vinci painting come to life!!!

Schedule Your Portraits For The Church Directory with Marlene:764-2586 or Louise: 292-0293

The Calvary Youth Group thanks you for your overwhelming support of the candy “eggs” sale. You generously donated ingredients and then purchased the finished products. Special thanks to “behind the scenes” egg makers: Miriam Speck, Donna Sharp, Trena Hall, Nancy Williams and to the kids and their families to helped also to make the candy. Thanks to all of you for being there for us! We also thank you for your donations to fill the plastic eggs for the egg hunt which will be held on April 15 at 11 a.m.

One of our members, Charlotte Escobar is in end stages of kidney failure & in need of a kidney transplant. if you are aware of anyone who can help, please contact Dawn Temple at Pinnacle Health System 717-213-3908.

BUILD A ROBOT or a ROCKET CONTEST...Families, Committee, Sunday School Classes, Local Business: have some fun time to build a robot or rocket. ( contact Aaron at 577-9594!) Prizes (donated by Sarah’s Creamery) in 3 categories. (Businesses not eligible for prizes but you can advertise on your robot or rocket) Lot’s of fun, must be ready by May 7 to enter the competition, to benefit VBS 2017!!!

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News and Notes 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, April 9—PALM SUNDAY, HOLY WEEK BEGINS Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14-27:66, Matthew 27:11-54 5:00 PM Dress Rehearsal-Living Last Supper Play Monday, April 10-Monday In Holy Week Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 36:5-11, Hebrews 9:11-15, John 12:1-11 6:30 Dover Lionesses-SH 7:30 Move it Monday-Youth Room Tuesday, April 11-Tuesday In Holy Week Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 71:1-14, 1Corinthians 1:18-31, John 12:20-36

Preschool-Social Hall-Sort Claire’s Fundraiser Items 7:00 PM Council Meeting Wednesday, April 12-Wednesday In Holy Week Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 70, Hebrews 12:1-3, John 13:21-32 Preschool-Egg Hunt, Social Hall 5:30 PM Girl Scouts, Room 8 Thursday, April 13-Maundy Thursday Exodus 12:1-4[5-10]11-14, Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, 1Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-7, 31b-35 Preschool-Egg Hunt, Social Hall 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Worship,“Living Last Supper”drama

Friday, April 14-Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 18:1-19:42

7:00 PM, Rt. 74 Cluster Good Friday Worship at Rohlers Saturday, April 15-Vigil of Easter-Holy Saturday Romans 6:3-11, John 20:1-18 11:00 Egg Hunt, Social Hall Sunday, April 16-Resurrection of Our Lord-Easter Day Acts 10:34-43, Jeremiah 31:1-6, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43,Matthew 28:1-10, John20:1-18

Attendance: April 02 April 09 April 16 April 23 April 30

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.

Thursday-April 13-Maundy Thursday at Calvary

7:00 PM Worship with “Living Last Supper” Drama

Friday-April 14-Good Friday 7:00 PM Rt. 74 Cluster Worship at Rohlers

SAVE THE DATES: April 13...7:00 Maundy Thursday Worship with Living Last Supper Drama April 14...7:00 Good Friday Worship at Rohlers April 15...11:00 Egg Hunt at Calvary April 19...VBS Work Night April 22...7-10:30 Pancake Breakfast May 3, 4, 5, 6...Portraits for new church directory May 20...10-3...Fine Arts Show

Living Last Supper Cast: Dress Rehearsal at 5:00 PM on April 9th.

Memberships to SpiriTrust Auxiliary will be accepted by Ann Bridge April 2 thru May 21. And, also for the SpiriTrust Auxiliary -If you would like to order Red or Salmon color Geraniums at a cost of $3. each-please see Roberta Downs by April 16.

Walk For Hope: April 30, 2017 Call 432-2087 or Regis-ter at www.nhm-pa.org This annual event benefits NEW HOPE MINISTRIES.

May 20...10AM-3PM...Fine Arts Show...Sign up today by contacting Sue Goodwin 487-3004 or Joe Skandera 308-0655.

Outreach Projects: Warm Heads/Happy Hearts!!! Please donate all sizes of knit hats for the Rescue Mission. Thank you! Marcia Feehan

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. Questions may be directed to Sharon Spangler.

Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of elec-tronic 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 treasurer. Donations can be debited automatically from either a

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8:30 April 9

11:00 April 9

Worship Volunteer: 8:30 April 16

11:00 April 16

Kaidence Smith Nena Menard Acolyte Steph Hake Gavin Wells

Carl & Shirley Gross Chris Harlacher Altar Guild Roberta Downs Chris Harlacher

Cheryl & Alan Reigart

Jason Gross Janice Oaster

Greeters Bob & Carol Webb

Marlene Zech Zita Smith

Carl Gross Brad Brosius Lay Reader Jenni Melhorn Zina Compton

Alan Reigart Cheryl Reigart

Lauren Hoffheins

Kim Harlacher Chris Harlacher

Offering Tellers Jenni Melhorn Sharon Spangler

Janice Oaster

Janice Oaster Deb Harlacher

Josh Brandstadter Zina Compton Roberta Downs Tammy Klunk

Abby Miller Kenny Laird Caitlyn Laird

Heather Callaghan

Ushers Karen Latshaw Wilma White Alan Reigart

Chery Reigart

Donna Sharp Mel Sharp

Chris Harlacher Ludwig Kardos

Ann Bridge Diane Brosius Worship Assistant Janine Paff Jeff Byers

April 9 Worship Volunteer: April 16

Carolyn Baumgardner Bulletin Folder Office

Steph Hake Coffee Fellowship The Markle Families

Wilma White Communion Elements

Shirley Crone

The Melhorn Family Gift Card Table Bob & Carol Webb

April 70+ Birthdays 5 Ken Gentzler 7 John Rodgers 14 Ruthanna Heiner 17 Shirley Crone 30 June Fickes

April Anniversaries 7 Terry & Marcia Feehan 7 Wayne & Deb Latchaw 10 Craig & Lauren Hoffheins 14 Wes & Ann Bridge 20 Ralph & Sue Goodwin

The SPECIAL OFFERING for APRIL will benefit WORLD HUNGER

Altar Flower Sponsors April 9—In Celebration of Lauren & Craig’s Wedding Anniversary with Love from their Family April 16—In Honor of Weston Schrum’ s Birthday and In Memory of Gary Harlacher by Deb Harlacher

Bulletin Sponsors April 9—In Celebration of Eden Dusich’s 15th Birthday with Love from Don, Heather & Noah Dusich April 16—Celebrating the April 14th birthday I share with my granddaughter and great-granddaughter, by Ruthanna Heiner

New Hope News…TOILETRIES NEEDED: toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, body soap, toothpaste, deodorant, dish detergent, cleaning supplies, size 4&5 diapers, baby wipes. Just put them in the shopping cart in our hall way! WALK FOR HOPE: April 30...gather a team. It will be a great day of fun and door prizes. We thank Bob White for being our New Hope Representative and for taking the basket items to the food bank!

Schedule

Your Portraits For The

Church Directory with

Marlene:764-2586 or

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Our Church Family: Jan & Pastor Ambrose

Kim Anderson

Sherry Baldwin

Irv Baumgardner

Doris Beitzel

Russ Blank §

Mike Busser

Rickey Cox§

Althea Crone §

Leroy Crone

Shirley & Wayne Crone

Floyd Drawbaugh

Miriam Ehrhart

Jane English

Charlotte Escobar

Scott Evans

Marcia Feehan

Bob Fickes

Janet Laughman§

Nancy Little

Gloria Markle

Don Marsden

Marion Mummert§

Cheryl Reese

John & Pat Rodgers

Owen Ryan

Donna Senft§

Barrett Skandera

Ruth Smeltzer

Deb Smith

Zita Smith

Lee & Charlotte Snyder

Bob Webb

Helen Weigel §

Dick Wigfield

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

Jamie Arbaugh

Kathy Arnold

Timothy Bair

Steve Barkdoll

Janet Becker

Sarah Black

Glen Brosius

Jake Calhoun

Kori Chronister

Mary Ann Coard

Jayden Coval

Marie Crawford

Sheila Crist

Louella Deardorff

Bob Dentler

Natalie Dentler

Richard Dressler

Mary Erb

Rita Erney

Ken Fink

Jacinda Frigm

Christine Geisleman

Jillian Gurski

Gloria Haldeman

Kathi Hartzell

Jean & Armand Hebert

Rita Heilmann

Reed Henderson

Ashlie Hilbert

Ethan Hollifield

Raylene Hutchings

Joann Kauffman

Pastor Gregory Lindsey

Paula Little

Laura Little Livingston

Brooklyn Loucks

Thomas Luchka

Travis Luchka

Mary Kessler

Pat Mc Evoy

Bernard Marine

Michael Martin

Donald Miller

Dulcie Mishkin

Nancy Moser

Harold Mummert

Kourtney Myers & infant

Charlotte

Helen Nogel

Ed Nolan

Pastor Amy Northridge

Susan Paup

Gabriel Plymire

David Pottle

Barbara Poulin

Kandis T. Prato

Kevin T. Prato

Don &Shirley Reed

John Rockafello

Dean Saylor

Taiven Schopf

Kim Shelley

Kathy Shoff

Mary Jo Simmons

Lee Snelbecker

Bill Stamm

Pastor Kathy Swords

Cindy Syvertson

Kathy Tolbert

Brad Trimmer

Grace Trimmer§

Michelle Weber,

Dorothy Wolk

Zoe-friend of Barb Zinn

New Hope Ministries

Military:

PFC Jefferson P. Miller

CPT Seth Reed

Military Deployed

If you know of any changes

that need to be made to this list

please contact

Pastor Woods at 891-5503.

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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

[email protected] 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 ON THE BOOKSHELF outside the youth room:

Tabs off of beverage cans...for Ronald McDonald House

Today is the LAST DAY to buy our homemade candy!!!

April 23, 12:15...Youth Group Meeting

Students in need of VOLUNTEER HOURS...please check in with Aaron or Diane!

Aaron will be attending an informational meeting on March 19 for the NYG-Houston 2018.

Thanks to God & our Calvary Family

for EVERYTHING!

Give me your broken power tools, your broken motorized toys (such as ones with mo-tors/lights/speakers) and the round cardboard from under your frozen pizzas!!!

Hey, what can I say except we’re getting ready for MAKERS FUN FACTORY—VBS 2017 and we need your junk! Aaron 577-9594

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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. Projected is on the Screen behind the Altar.

*Designates please stand if you are able. Please sign the red attendance books as they come to you and pass them on.

Greeting, Announcements & Sharing of Joys & Concerns … Pastor

Prelude … “ Ride On, Ride On, In Majesty” Festive Prelude on St. Drostane by Dykes

*Gathering … Pastor and Congregation Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna to the Son of David.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray… Mercifully assist us, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts whereby you have given us life everlasting;

through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen *Processional Gospel … Year A (Matthew 21:1-11)… Pastor 1 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, just say this, "The Lord needs them.' And he will send them immediately. " 4 This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, 5 "Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey." 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; 7 they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" 10 When he entered Jeru-salem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, "Who is this?" 11 The crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee." *Thanksgiving …The members of the congregation raise their branches...Pastor with Congregational Responses

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. We praise and thank you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you have redeemed us

through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was acclaimed Son of David and King of kings by those who scattered their garments and branches of palm in his path. We ask that you bless these branches and those who bear them, and grant that we

may ever hail him as our Lord and King and follow him with perfect confidence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

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*Procession … Pastor with Congregational Response Let us go forth in peace, in the name of the Lord.

" ALL GLORY, LAUD AND HONOR," , is sung during the procession.

"All Glory, Laud, and Honor" by St. Theodulph of Orleans, c. 821

Translated by John M. Neale, 1818-1866

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin. Merciful God, forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. We have spoken when we should have kept quiet. Silence. We were silent when we should have said something. Silence. We acted when we knew better. Silence. We were still when we know we should have moved. Silence. For the wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

1. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel,

Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest,

The King and Blessed One.

2. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

The company of angels Are praising Thee on high,

And mortal men and all things Created make reply.

3. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. The people of the Hebrews

With psalms before Thee went; Our praise and prayer

and anthems Before Thee we present.

4. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

To Thee, before Thy Passion, They sang their hymns

of praise; To Thee, now high exalted,

Our melody we raise.

5. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer , King.

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosanna ring.

Thou didst accept their praises; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest,

Thou good and gracious King.

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People of God, look to the ☩ Son, given to heal you and set you free because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life—eternal life! Amen.

*Gathering Hymn … “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” … ELW Hymn # 803

*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.

*Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response As we now enter into the contemplation of the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ and meditate on the salvation of the world through his sufferings, death, burial, and resurrection, let us pray. Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and

the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Anthem … “Hosanna!” … By Raney 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.

The Passion of Our Lord According to St. Matthew

Hymn: O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days (Verses 1 & 2) ELW #319

The Betrayal Of Judas The Last Supper

Hymn: For The Bread Which You Have Broken (Verses 1 & 2) ELW #492

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The Mount Of Olives

Gethsemane Hymn: Go To Dark Gethsemane (Verses 1 & 2) ELW #347

Trial Before Caiaphas Choir: A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth

Peter’s Denial - Judas’s Death Jesus Before Pilate

Hymn: Ah, Holy Jesus (Verses 1 & 2) ELW 349

Golgotha Hymn: Lamb Of God (Verses 1, 2 & 3) ELW 336

Jesus’ Death Burial

Hymn: Were You There (All 5 Verses) ELW 353

*The Apostles Creed… In Unison … ELW Page #105

*The Prayers...Worship Assistant, Congregational Responses, Pastor Lifting our voices and turning toward God, let us pray for the church, the earth, and all who are in need.

Redeeming God, your church proclaims your gospel of truth and courage. Gather your children together to share in the promise of Christ. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Hosanna, Son of David. Lead your children to care for your good creation and all its inhabit ants: lands, waters, plants, and all living creatures. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Soften the hearts of political leaders who ignore or deny suffering, struggle, and injustice. Lift up leaders who seek your will for the sake of their people. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Bring companionship to those who feel abandoned, comfort to those in pain, hope to those in despair, and healing to all in need (especially). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Walk with this community as we remember your life-giving passion and death. Send us forth burning with desire to share your word with a hurting world. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

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We remember those who were imprisoned or martyred for their faith (especially the theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer) and give thanks for their bold confession and witness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Into your hands, merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast love; through 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 … “Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross” … ELW Hymn # 335 *Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison *Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Merciful God, receive the sacrifice of our praise and thanksgiving and the offering of our lives, that following in the way of the cross, we may know the joy of the resurrection;

through Christ our Lord. 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.

*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. You bid your people cleanse their hearts and prepare with joy for the paschal feast. Renew our zeal in faith and life, and bring us to the fullness of grace that belongs to the children of God. 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…” … In Unison … ELW Page 207

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*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

Return to God with all your heart.

Receive bread for the journey, drink for the desert.

Commun-ion…

Gluten free com-

munion wafers are available. If you re-quire 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.

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Communion Hymn … “My Song Is Love Unknown” … ELW Hymn #343

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen.

*Post Communion Prayer….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Youth Choir … Jennifer McCleary, Director “Sing Hosanna!” … Martin “Little Donkey” … Martin

*Blessing….Pastor with Congregational Response May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as children of the light, strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you

with favor and give you ☩ peace. Amen.

*Sending Hymn… “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”…ELW Hymn #351

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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 Karena Strain

Praise Band CROSSROADS

Director and Keyboard: Suzanne Tilley Guitar: Brad Brosius, DJ Heinle Bass Guitar: Pastor John Woods Drums: Dodie Menard Flute: Emma Miller

Vocals:

Doris Beitzel Diane Brosius Zina Compton Claudia Evans Mary Jung Caitlyn Laird

Nash Menard Nena Menard Emma Miller Cheryl Reese 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 Chris Woods

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Welcome, Sharing of Joys and Concerns … Pastor Youth Choir … Jennifer McCleary, Director “Sing Hosanna!” … Martin “Little Donkey” … Martin *Gathering ,,, Pastor with Congregational Responses

Come and join the procession with palms and songs.

With joy we welcome Jesus into Jerusalem. Beware of the fickleness of the crowd.

We know how fast the crowd can change, but we will remain steadfast with Jesus. Are those soldiers over there watching us?

Perhaps we should return home. We don’t want to cause trouble. *Processional Gospel … Year A (Matthew 21:1-11)… Pastor 1 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a don-key tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, just say this, "The Lord needs them.' And he will send them immediately. " 4 This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, 5 "Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey." 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; 7 they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" 10 When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, "Who is this?" 11 The crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee."

*Thanksgiving …The members of the congregation raise their branches...Pastor with Congregational Responses

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

We praise and thank you, O God, for the great acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph,

and was acclaimed Son of David and King of kings by those who scattered their garments and branches of palm in his path. We ask that you bless these branches and those who bear them, and grant that we

may ever hail him as our Lord and King and follow him with perfect confidence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Order of Service 11:00 A.M., Contemporary Worship Service

The Congregation is invited to participate at the places marked with Bold Type. *Designates please stand if you are able.

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*Procession: Let us go forth in peace, in the name of the Lord. (Sing following hymn during processional)

"All Glory, Laud, and Honor" by St. Theodulph of Orleans, c. 82 Translated by John M. Neale, 1818-1866

*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor with Congregational Responses

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin. Merciful God, forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. We have spoken when we should have kept quiet. Silence. We were silent when we should have said something. Silence. We acted when we knew better. Silence. We were still when we know we should have moved. Silence. For the wrong we have done, for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

People of God, look to the ☩ Son, given to heal you and set you free because God loved the world so much. Take hold of life—eternal life! Amen.

*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.

The Passion of Our Lord According to St. Matthew

Song: “Draw Me Close” Draw me close to You, Never let me go. I lay it all down again. To hear You say that You’re my friend. You are my desire, Nothing else will do. Cause nothing else could take Your place, To feel the warmth of Your embrace. Help me find the way, Bring me back to You. You’re all I want, You’re all I ever needed. You’re all I want, Help me know You are near.

1. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel,

Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest,

The King and Blessed One.

2. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

The company of angels Are praising Thee on high,

And mortal men and all things Created make reply.

3. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. The people of the Hebrews

With psalms before Thee went; Our praise and prayer

and anthems Before Thee we present.

4. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King,

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.

To Thee, before Thy Passion, They sang their hymns

of praise; To Thee, now high exalted,

Our melody we raise.

5. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer , King.

To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosanna ring.

Thou didst accept their praises; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest,

Thou good and gracious King.

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The Betrayal Of Judas … The Last Supper Song: “Here Is Bread” … Graham Kendrick Here is bread, here is wine, Christ is with us, He is with us. Break the bread, taste the wine, Christ is with us here. In this bread there is healing In this cup is life forever. In this moment, by the Spirit, Christ is with us here. The Mount Of Olives… Gethsemane Music: “Lord Have Mercy”… Steve Merkel … Soloist - Pastor John Woods

Trial Before Caiaphas Song: “You Are My King”

Peter’s Denial - Judas’s Death… Jesus Before Pilate Song: Above All … LaBlanc and Baloche Above all powers, above all kings, Above all nature And all created things; Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began. Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, Above all wonders The world has ever known; Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, There’s no way to measure what You’re worth. Chorus: Crucified, laid behind the stone; You live to die, rejected and alone; Like a rose, trampled on the ground, You took the fall, And thought of me, above all.

Crucified, laid behind the stone; You live to die, rejected and alone; Like a rose, trampled on the ground, You took the fall, And thought of me, above all.

Like a rose, trampled on the ground, You took the fall And thought of me, Above all.

I’m forgiven, Because You were forsaken. I’m accepted, You were condemned. I’m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me. Because You died and rose again.

Amazing love, how can it be- That You, my King, would die for me? Amazing love, I know it’s true- And it’s my joy to honor You. In all I do I honor You.

I’m forgiven, Because You were forsaken. I’m accepted, You were condemned. I’m alive and well, Your Spirit is within me. Because You died and rose again.

Amazing love, how can it be- That You, my King, Would die for me? Amazing love, I know it’s true- And it’s my joy to honor You. In all I do I honor You.

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Golgotha Song: Lamb Of God… Twila Paris

Jesus’ Death...Burial Song: Were You There … African American Spiritual

*The Apostles’ Creed… In Unison I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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. 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 everlast-ing. Amen. *Prayers … Pastor *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 …“Shining Star” … Janice Oaster, Piano

Verse 1: Your only Son, no sin to hide, But you have sent Him from Your side To walk upon this guilty sod And to become the Lamb of God.

(Refrain): O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, I love the holy Lamb of God. Oh, wash me in your precious blood, My Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

Verse 2: Your gift of love we crucified. We laughed and scorned Him as He died. The humble king we named a fraud And sacrificed the Lamb of God. (Refrain)

Verse 3: I was so lost, I should have died, But You have brought me to Your side To be led by Your staff and rod And to be called a lamb of God. (Refrain)

1. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

2. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

3. Were you there when they pierced him in the side? Were you there when they pierced him in the side?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they pierced him in the side?

4. Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Were you there when the sun refused to shine?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when the sun refused to shine?

5. Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

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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! Forever God is with us, Forever, forever.

*Offertory Response…“Forever” by Chris Tomlin… In Unison

*Offering Prayer… Worship Assistant and Congregation O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

*Words Of Institution… Pastor

*Lord’s Prayer...In Unison Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

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.

*Distribution Music… Chosen by the AV Team

*Post Communion Blessing… Pastor with Congregational Response The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen

*Prayer After Communion… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response

Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ's resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son's resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

*Prayer… Pastor with Congregational Response The God of life, who raised Jesus from the dead, who sends forth the Spirit to renew the face of the

earth, be merciful to you and + bless you, now and forever. Amen.

*Sending Song…Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation

“Shout To The Lord” … Darlene Zschech

*CALL TO SERVICE… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response

Go in peace. Be the Light of Christ. Thanks be to God!

*POST-SERVICE MUSIC ...Crossroads

“At The Name Of Jesus” … Rob Biagi

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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: Ms. Janice Oaster

Pre-School Director : Mrs. Deb Latchaw

Office Administrator: Mrs. Deanna Laird