A Celebration of Rededication and Blessing

August 1, 2021

HAVEN LUTHERAN CHURCH 1035 Haven Road Hagerstown, MD 21742 (301) 733-5056

Worship with Communion: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (in-person & Haven’s Facebook ‘Live’)

(https://www.facebook.com/Haven-Lutheran-Church-134647913268366)

Ministers: All God’s People at Haven Pastor: Linda M. Alessandri

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COME LET US WORSHIP

A warm welcome to each of you as we gather for worship today and a

special welcome to our guests. As we offer God our praise, may you be richly blessed

by God’s gracious Word, Meal and community.

Special Worship Notes and Precautions

Following the latest CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,) those who are

vaccinated are not required to wear masks since currently we are not located in an

area of substantial or high transmission. We will continue to keep chairs that allow for

social distancing in the narthex (lobby) for any vaccinated or unvaccinated persons who

wish to continue to practice social distancing.

At this time, as we continue to be mindful and caring for one another, please:

• use provided hand sanitizer as much as possible (as you enter & leave the

building & in the pews);

• pass the peace from your seat for now. (A wave, bow or fist bump are the safest.

Include a wave to those participating at home.)

• As you come forward for communion, please leave some space between yourself

and any persons in front of you who are from another household.

• Like Jesus, we strive to invite, welcome and include everyone. Thus, practicing

good hospitality, PLEASE do not ask or quiz persons about their mask choice

OR their vaccination status. Wearing a mask or not, we worship our Lord

together with gratitude and joy.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation, your presence and your prayers as

we worship in God’s presence as God’s beloved children.

GOD IS WITH US. Thanks be to God.

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GATHERING

GATHERING “Gather Us In” (vs. 1, 2) #532

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

A: I was glad when they said to me,

C: “Let us go to the house of the Lord. (Psalm 122:1)

PRELUDE “Fairest Lord Jesus, with Prelude in Db Major (Raindrop) by Chopin”

arr. Jones (after the prelude)

A: Rejoicing in God’s saving grace, we seek our Lord’s wisdom and strength:

C: “To honor God, to reach out with love to our members

and the community and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.” (Haven Lutheran’s Mission Statement)

OPENING HYMN “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty” (vs 1, 2, 5) #533

GREETING

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

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PRAYER OF THE DAY C: Amen.

WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” #860

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me. I'm so glad Jesus lifted me.

I'm so glad Jesus lifted me, singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.

FIRST READING: 1 Kings 8: 22-23, 27-29 22Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the assembly

of Israel, and spread out his hands to heaven. 23He said, "O LORD, God of Israel, there

is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast

love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart, 27But will God indeed

dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less

this house that I have built! 28Regard your servant's prayer and his plea, O LORD my

God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; 29that your

eyes may be open night and day toward this house, the place of which you said, 'My

name shall be there,' that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays toward this

place.

A: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

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PSALMODY/GOSPEL ACCLAMATION “Now the Feast” (refrain, vs. 3, refrain)

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SECOND READING Ephesians 2: 17-22; 3: 20-21

Chapter 2 17So he [Christ] came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those

who were near; 18for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19So

then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also

members of the household of God, 20built upon the foundation of the apostles and

prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. 21In him the whole structure is

joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; 22in whom you also are built

together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.

Chapter 3 20Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far

more than all we can ask or imagine, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus

to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

A: The Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.

THE GOSPEL Matthew 21: 42

P: The Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 4th chapter.

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures:

'The stone that the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone;

this was the Lord's doing,

and it is amazing in our eyes'?

P: The Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to you, O Christ.

THE SERMON Pastor Linda M. Alessandri

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HYMN OF THE DAY “The Church’s One Foundation” (vs. 1, 3, 5) #654

THE PRAYERS Each prayer ends: “Hear us, O God,” C: “your mercy is great.”

When the petition is read that includes those serving in the armed forces, the

congregation is asked to please join in reading the names in bold print:

… Protect those sent into harm’s way for the sake of peace especially Gavin Anderson,

Ben Asbury, Amanda Bertucci, Richard Collins, Cole Conrad, Nick Graham, Michael

McKenzie III, Chris McSherry, Hunter Wiles.

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When the petition is read that includes those listed in our prayer list, the congregation

is invited to join in that prayer by reading aloud the names below. Read only the bold

portion of the names, going down the columns. (*Friends & Family of Haven Members)

… especially,

Carol Shull

*Virginia White

*Sandy Brandon

*Raven Lucas

*Edward Staley

*Helen VanderHamm

*Nasrin Sotoudeh

*Courtney Belmont

*Caitlyn Battoe

*Brandi Allsop

*Seth Battoe

*Debora Daniels

Larry & Sharon

Hartsock

*Teresa Hoover

*Lindsey Hoover

*Johnny Wright

*Cheryl Nathan

*Sarah Duckwall

*William Burkley

*Monica McDonald

John Britton, Jr.

*Bradley Palmer

*Lulie Family

Harold Rice

*Baby Joey

Beth Johns

*Christina & family

*Tena Bonebrake

Nancy Newkirk

*Sandra & David

Rhodes

*Ann Smith

*John & Brenda

Holcomb

Dolores Carson

*Helen Topley

*Sarah Jean

*Mary Burkley

Pam O’Connor

*Megan & Jared

Primmer

*Oneta Carter &

Michael Peterson

*Duane VanScyoc

*Connie Thomas

*Amanda Cunningham

*Ginny

*Jim & Ann Conrad

*Baby Irelynn, Angie &

Geoff Hurry

*Marvin & Kathy

*Tara

*Nelson Strobert

*Laura Moss & Family

*Miss Dee & Christina

*Miss Penny Richardson

*John Morgan

*John Garner

*Kayla Garner

*Vindel Family

*Thor Erickson, Sr

*Tally Uchina

THE PEACE

P: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you.

P: We offer one another a sign of God’s peace.

(Pass the peace from your seat for now. A wave, bow or fist bump is the safest.

Include a wave to those participating at home. There is hand sanitizer in the pews.)

THE MEAL

THE OFFERING

P: It’s Offering time! C: Praise God! (May God bless what we give and use it to bring wholeness, healing and hope to God's world. Amen.

Thank you for your faithful generosity.)

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THE OFFERING PRAYER

A: Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self,

and called us to the feast of plenty.

C: Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal.

Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

P: You are indeed holy, gracious and merciful God;

everything is filled with your glory.

We give you thanks for your promise and presence

which have sustained the faithful in this and every generation.

Above all, we give you thanks for Jesus, born of Mary,

who in word and deed announced your gentle rule of justice, reconciliation and

peace.

On the night 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 if or all to drink, saying:

This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people

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for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering his command to love one another, his life and death,

his resurrection and his ascension, we pray for his coming again even as we cry:

C: (Repeat after the presider sings it first)

P: Send now, we pray, your Holy Spirit,

that all of your promises may come to us and your whole creation.

Empower us by that same Spirit, to love and forgive

that our lives may anticipate that day when you will make all things new:

C: (Repeat after the presider sings it first)

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P: Gather our prayers with those of the apostles, prophets, martyrs,

and all the faithful who have gone before us,

and unite them with the unceasing prayer

of the One who lives in us and in whom we live, Jesus Christ.

C: Amen!

THE LORD’S PRAYER

P: Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

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

P: Christ has set the table with more than enough for all. Come!

C: Thanks be to God.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION For those communing in their homes: Please have your communion set(s) ready, removing

the protective film on the host and grape juice. Pastor will then say, “Body of Christ, given

for you.” Please consume the host. Pastor will say, “Blood of Christ, shed for you.” Please

drink the grape juice. As your brothers and sisters in Christ in the church receive

communion, please pray for them and/or sing the communion songs on their behalf.

For those communing in the church: Holy Communion will be offered in bread (wafer or

“host”) and wine. Grape juice is also available. As your section of the church is invited

forward, please leave room between yourself and the person in front of you from another

household.

First come to the pastor to receive the bread dropped into your hand. Step to the side and

consume the host. Second, go to the assisting minister to take a cup of wine or grape juice.

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Step to the side and consume the wine or grape juice. As you return to your seat, there will be

a basket where you can dispose of your empty cup.

HYMNS DURING COMMUNION “Lamb Of God” p. 191

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“I Am the Bread of Life” #485

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“What Feast of Love” #487

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“Come, Let Us Eat” #491

TABLE BLESSING C: Amen.

LITANY OF REDEDICATION (adapted from the litany used at the original dedication of the sanctuary.)

Friends of the Lord, since this house has been built for the manifestation of the grace of

God in Word and Sacraments, let us therefore, in prayer commend this place to our Lord.

O God, Our Father, Creator of heaven and earth, by those favor we have built this house.

To You we dedicate this church.

O Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, our Lord and Savior.

To You we dedicate this church.

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O Holy Spirit, Source of life and light, our Sanctifier and comforter;

to You we dedicate this church.

To your glory and honor, O Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;

we dedicate this church.

To the preaching and teaching of Your Holy word, the proclamation of your Law and

Gospel;

we dedicate this church.

To the proper administration of the Holy Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s supper;

we dedicate this church.

As a house of prayer for all who would call upon Your name and worship You in spirit

and in truth;

we dedicate this church.

As a place where sinners may receive comfort and assurance, where people may be turned

to repentance and to faith in you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent,

where saints may be strengthened, your glory revealed, and your power manifested;

we dedicate this church.

As a place where the lambs of the flock of Christ may be fed, where little children may

increase in wisdom and favor with God and humankind, where the young may be taught to

remember their Creator in the days of their youth, where a generation may grow up fit for

citizenship on earth and in heaven;

we dedicate this church.

As a place wherein those who congregate here may be challenged and led to adore, to love

and to serve your son Jesus Christ; to give themselves in love for the welfare of their

neighbors in the world; to seek the means for being responsibly involved in the structures

of society, and to be moved to care for the earth and the universe which you have created;

we dedicate this church. Amen.

BLESSING OF THE NEW AIR CONDITIONER, ROOF AND STEEPLE

P: I invite all who are able to follow the cross outside for the blessing of the roof, steeple

and air conditioner. All others and those watching at home will still be able to hear

and are invited to participate by reading the responses in bold print.

As we process out, we will continue to sing “Holy Ground,” found on page 18.

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Sisters and brothers in Christ, we gather with great joy and gratitude as we ask God’s

blessing on this roof, steeple and air conditioner.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Lord, bless this new roof and hallow afresh this building and congregation with your holy

presence, wisdom and energy for mission.

Lord graciously hear us.

Bless this steeple and renew our dedication to be a beacon of your will and love, always

pointing toward you and your saving grace.

Lord graciously hear us.

Lord, bless even the new air conditioning system that keeps us comfortable in the hot

weather that we continue to worship you and extend hospitality in your name in all

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seasons.

Lord graciously hear us.

Lord, bless these your people who are your church, that they in turn bless this community

through this, your mission outpost called Haven Evangelical Lutheran Church. “Work

within us…to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine” for the

good of this world that you love so much.

Amen! Amen!

Almighty God, grant that this may always be a place

where your will is done and your name is glorified;

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

SENDING

BLESSING

P: You are the church, members of the household of God,

and Christ Jesus himself is the cornerstone.

As we go to live lives worthy of this honor and calling,

Almighty God bless us, and direct our days and our deeds.

In the name of the Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit,

C: Amen.

DISMISSAL

A: We are the church. Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C: We will! Thanks be to God.

YOU ARE INVITED TO A FELLOWSHIP TIME IN THE PARLOR

AS WE CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE THE REDEDICATION OF HAVEN’S

SANCTURAY, NARTHEX, PARLOR AND THE BLESSING OF THE NEW

ROOF, STEEPLE AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

We are happy to welcome special guests:

Pastor Roland and Leslie Hobbs who were serving at Haven

when the new sanctuary and parlor were built;

Jack Dickinson, who was chairman of the church building committee.

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Serving God’s People this Sunday Morning: August 1, 2021 Presiding Minister Pastor Linda Alessandri Assisting Minister Terry Trovinger Organist Stephen Pastena Music Leaders Nancy Newkirk, Margaret McKee Acolyte Danny Kiblinger Crucifer Danny Kiblinger Ushers Bob Snyder, Elaine Michael, Susan Strobl Securing the Building Doug Wright, Ken Tice

We also Remember in Prayer: Our homebound members: Irene Giffin, Sari Kilheffer, Phyllis Meyers, Inez Winebrenner and Dorothy Zinkand.

Military personnel serving in harm’s way: Gavin Anderson, Ben Asbury, Amanda Bertucci, Richard Collins, Cole Conrad, Nick Graham, Michael McKenzie III, Chris McSherry, Hunter Wiles.

Hospital Admissions: PLEASE call Haven’s church office (301-733-5056) or Pastor Alessandri (301-745-4216) if you or a loved one have a planned or emergency admission to the hospital. We also want to add you or your loved one to our prayer list so our congregation can lift you up in prayer.

The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God in Honor of today’s rededication of

our church and the blessing of the new roof, steeple and air conditioner by Will &

Joanna Seilhamer.

The Readings for next week: August 8, 2021 – Proverbs 9: 1-6, Ephesians 4: 25 – 5:2

Serving God’s People next Sunday morning: August 8, 2021

Presiding Minister Pastor Linda Alessandri

Assisting Minister Marge Cunningham

Organist Stephen Pastena

Music Leaders Aura Wiles, Margaret McKee

Acolyte Austin Suchy

Ushers Doug & Kathy Wright, Dave Resh

Securing the Building Doug Wright, Ken Tice

Year to Date

Actual

Ending June 2021

Year to Date

Budget

Year To Date

(over/behind

budget)

$99,788.55 $99,998.00 {-$209.45}

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

For up-to-date information about church events and worship visit www.havenlc.org.

JUST AMAZING!! WE ARE OVER HALFWAY

TO OUR FAITH BUILDING TOGETHER GOAL!

As of July 25, $54,964.80 has been donated toward our $100,000

building loan. Way to go Haven! You are blest and a blessing.

COMING UP THIS WEEK:

August 2 7:00 Property meeting

August 8 9:30 Worship Service (Indoors)

10:45 Adult Study led by Pastor Alessandri “Thriving Beyond COVID”

THANK YOU – Thank you to all who provided items for the Potomac Towers

lunches. Forty "Grab Bags" filled with "Uncrustables" sandwiches, chips, fruit

cups, juice boxes, dessert cups, cookies and bright summer napkins, were

delivered to the residents on Thursday, July 29. We miss sharing our "home-

made" cooked meals and in-person interaction with these folks, and anticipate the time

when Covid-19 restrictions can be lifted. Till then, we hope residents can sense our love

and concern tucked into each bag.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

“THRIVING BEYOND COVID: LET GOD, TRUST GOD, RISE UP."

will continue NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2021 AT 10:45

(Gathering Room)

Led by Pastor Linda Alessandri

We’re using a scripture-based study series designed to help churches release the burdens

of the pandemic, promote deeper faith in the Spirit's power at work in our midst, and

empower our mission going forward. I promise --- Even if you did not make the previous

sessions, you WILL still be able to follow and fully participate.

After class, all who are interested will go to Tony’s (14224 Pennsylvania Ave.) for lunch.

ANNUAL BACH CONCERT – The annual concert celebrating one of our most

influential composers is BACH! The Bach Festival Concert, postponed from March 2020,

will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 14th at 4 PM. Our organist,

Steve Pastena, will be performing the thrilling Fantasia in G Major. Admission is free,

and the atmosphere is light, so you are welcome to come as you are, and even bring a book

or knitting! We hope to see you there!

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant Is Listening

DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED BY NEXT SUNDAY

There are only a few tags left on the bulletin board in the

narthex with items still needed for our Community School

Supply Outreach. So we can get the supplies counted and

sorted before delivery to the schools, we ask that you bring

in supplies no later than next Sunday, August 8.

All of these items and other items we are ordering “in bulk” will be delivered to

Fountaindale Elementary School, Northern Middle School or Western Heights Middle

School for the schools to distribute to the students who need them.

There is a collection box labeled "School Supplies" in the narthex or you may leave items

on the parsonage back porch.

Monetary donation for the purchase of other needed items are also appreciated. Please

make checks payable to Haven Lutheran Church with "School Supplies" on the Memo line

and place in one of the offering plates or in the offering box on the parsonage back porch.

If giving cash, please place it in a sealed envelope clearly marked "School Supplies" and

place in an offering plate or in the offering box on the parsonage back porch.

Thank you so much for your continued generosity to this very important community

outreach.

COLLECT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN'S LITERACY

COMMUNITY BOOK DRIVE

STARTS TODAY!

We are once again collecting books for children's

literacy efforts through the 9th Annual Community Book Drive, and we need your

help! This is a community-wide effort to collect new and used books for children

ages birth to eleven. Books will be collected by Haven, other communities of faith,

businesses, individuals, government and non-profit agencies August 1 - September

13, then sorted and counted on the Day of Caring September 16. Books will then be

distributed to vulnerable children throughout Washington County to help with

literacy and school readiness efforts. Collecting books is FUN and EASY. The

Community Book Drive is a partnership of the Hagerstown Area Religious Council,

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United Way of Washington County, The Hagerstown Rotary Club, and Bester

Community of Hope. Learn more on the HARC website. There will be a box in the

church narthex for book donations.

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Haven Mission Statement:

“To honor God, to reach out with love to our members and the community

and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

Will Seilhamer President

Stephen Kauffman Vice President

Jim Cannon Treasurer

Scott Rhodes Secretary

Doug Wright Immediate Past President

Marge Cunningham

Kris Fignar

June Hess

Elaine Michael

Nancy Newkirk

Ken Tice

Aura Wiles

ASSISTING CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

Terry Trovinger Assistant Treasurer

Doug Wright Restricted Funds/Special Gifts Treasurer

STAFF

Pastor Linda M. Alessandri Pastor

Mary Grabill Administrative Assistant

Stephen Pastena Organist, Choir & Chimes Director

Nancy Newkirk Bell Choir Director