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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
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