Calvary Evangelical Lutheran

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

www.calvarylutherandover.org 717-292-3891

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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!

The Third Sunday After Epiphany - January 22, 2017 Jesus begins his public ministry by calling fishers to leave their nets and follow him. In Jesus the

kingdom of God has come near. We who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. We see this light most profoundly in the cross—as God suffers with us and all who are oppressed by sickness, sin, or evil. Light dawns for us as we gather around the word, the font, and the holy table. We are then

sent to share the good news that others may be “caught” in the net of God’s grace and mercy.

Commemorations for this week…

Conversion of Paul Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The week of prayer begun by the remembrance of Peter's confession now comes to an end as we recall

the pivotal moment in the life of the other pillar of the early church, the apostle Paul. His encounter with

the risen Christ turned him from persecutor of the followers of Christ to one of their leaders.

Timothy, Titus, and Silas, missionaries Thursday, January 26, 2017

These three early Christian men were missionary companions of the apostle Paul. Timothy became

bishop of Ephesus, Titus bishop of Crete, and Silas was imprisoned with Paul at Philippi until they were

delivered by an earthquake.

Lydia, Dorcas, and Phoebe, witnesses to the faith Friday, January 27, 2017

Women as well as men were important Christian leaders from the beginning, as demonstrated by these

coworkers of the apostle Paul. Lydia, a seller of purple goods, lent her home for a church; Dorcas was

known for charitable works; and Phoebe was a deacon in the church at Cenchrae.

Thomas Aquinas, teacher, died 1274 Saturday, January 28, 2017

One of the most brilliant and creative theologians in the church's history, Aquinas worked to bring

together scripture and the philosophy of Aristotle. A member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans),

Aquinas was also a hymnwriter.

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.

Please look at the prayer list found on page 5 and let Pastor John or the church office know of any

changes that should be made.

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!

If you have not received your 2017 Offering Envelopes please check the boxes in the Social Hall. If

you are enrolled in Simply Giving-there are still boxes there for you-please pick them up. If you cannot

find your envelopes-contact treasurer, Janice Oaster.

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.

Barrett Skandera had surgery on January 20. She will not be able to drive for at least 1 month and

will be going to physical therapy twice weekly. She is looking for help in getting to these

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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, January 22 - ANNUAL MEETING Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, 4,9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-23 10:00 AM Annual Meeting in the Social Hall Monday, January 23 Psalm 27:7-14, Judges 6:11-24, Ephesians 5:6-14 9:00 AM Calvary Quilters, Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Planning Improvement Mtg., Room 1 7:00 PM Alumni, Social Hall Tuesday, January 24 Psalm 27:7-14, Judges 7:12-22, Philippians 2:12-18 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting, Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Work Committee Wednesday, January 25 Psalm 27:7-14, Genesis 49:1-2, 8-13, 21-26, Luke 1:67-79 Preschool Wonderful Wednesday, Social Hall 5:30 PM Girl Scouts Thursday, January 26

Psalm 15, Deuteronomy 16:18-20, 1Peter 3:8-12 Friday, January 27 Psalm 15, Deuteronomy 24:17-25:4, 1Timothy 5:17-24 Saturday, January 28 Psalm 15, Micah 3:1-4, John 13:31-35 Sunday, January 29 Micah 6;1-8, Psalm 15, 1Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12

Attendance: January 1 101 One Service This Date January 8 94 Traditional 73 Contemporary January 15 91 Traditional 70 Contemporary January 22 January 29

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.

ANNUAL MEETING this morning at 10:00 in the social hall.

Property planning meeting will be on January 23 at 6:30 PM in Room 1. We are aware that this group usu-ally meets on the 3rd Monday, but will be meeting the 4th Monday in January. Have YOU filled out and handed in your registration for the CHURCH RETREAT? The Retreat will be held March 24-26 at Camp Joy-El. If you never attended this should be your year to do so! The registration form is in the Caller and available from Heather Callaghan. Ooooh...yucky stuff...please when disposing of cups do not put them in trash cans with liquid still in them. Please pour liquids in sinks in rest rooms or in the white sink in the kitchen before disposing of the cups. Ushers: Please fill in an attendance form and place it on the offering plate. Offering Tellers: please place the gray attendance form in Deanna’s mailbox. Thanks all...it helps keep our records accurate! 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. Do-nations can be debited automatically from either a checking or savings account. Questions may be directed to Janice Oaster.

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8:30 JANUARY 22 11:00 JANUARY 22 Worship Volunteer: 8:30 JANUARY 29 11:00 JANUARY 29

Kaidence Smith Nash Menard Acolyte LeeAnn Marsden Caitlyn Laird

Elaine Byers Becky Snelbecker Altar Guild Wes & Ann Bridge Chris Harlacher

Lindsey Markle

Eden Dusich

David Quickel

Janet Quickel

Greeters Jason Gross

Janice Oaster

Marlene Zech

Zita Smith

Lexi Wells Jason Gross Lay Reader Donna Keefer Tracy Kistner

Jenni Melhorn

Sharon Spangler

Janice Oaster

Jason Gross

Janice Oaster

Offering Tellers Ben & Karen Myers

Carl Gross

Dave & Janet

Quickel

LeeAnn Marsden

Jenni Melhorn

Michael Melhorn

Sharon Spangler

Jason Gross

Janice Oaster

Bob Kistner

Dodie Menard

Ushers Karena Strain

Linda Alley

Bobbi Gorman

Lauren Hoffheins

Donna Sharp

Mel Sharp

Emma Woods

Chris Harlacher

Cheryl Reigart Marlene Zech Worship Assistant Janine Paff Ludwig Kardos

Altar Flower Sponsor

January 22: In Loving Memory of Ronald Oaster and Clayton Evans by Janice Oaster and Family

January 29: In Loving Memory of Grandson Jamie & Granddaughter Sara by The Baumgardner’s

Bulletin Sponsor

January 22: Sponsorship Available

January 22 Worship Volunteer: January 29

Wilma White Bulletin Folder LeeAnn Marsden

Roger & Bobbi Gorman

Alyssa Girouard

Coffee Fellowship Speck, Sharp,

Laird Families

Kenny & Pat Gentzler Communion

Elements Dodie Menard

Laird Family Gift Card Table Pat & Kenny Gentzler

January 70+ Birthdays 1 Faye Miller

5 Miriam Speck 12 Lee Snyder 14 Charlotte Snyder

15 Carol Webb 19 Blair English

January Anniversary

The SPECIAL OFFERING for January will benefit ELCA Disaster Relief Fund

Lord, give me open ears, a willing heart and ready feet so that I can respond to your call. Amen.

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Our Church Family: Jan and Pastor Ambrose

Sherry Baldwin

Irv Baumgardner

Doris Beitzel

Russ Blank §

Mike Busser

Rickey Cox

Althea Crone §

Leroy Crone

Shirley & Wayne Crone

Floyd Drawbaugh

Miriam Ehrhart

Jane English

Charlotte Escobar

Scott Evans

Eileen Fadely

Marcia Feehan

June Fickes

Janet Laughman§

Nancy Little

Gloria Markle

Tanner Markle

Don Marsden

Marion Mummert

Stephen McWilliams

Cheryl Reese

John & Pat Rodgers

Owen Ryan

Donna Senft§

Kim Shaw

Barrett Skandera

Lois Slothower

Ruth Smeltzer

Zita Smith

Lee & Charlotte Snyder

Helen Weigel §

Kathy Wheet

Dick Wigfield

Bill & Marlene Zech

Barbara & Clair Zinn

Rev. John Woods, (Our Pastor)

Aaron Laird, (Our Youth Director)

Bishop James Dunlop (Lower Susquehanna Synod)

Bishop Elizabeth Eaton (ELCA)

Derrick Matthews & Family (Missionary)

§ Shut-In

From the Community:

John Allen

Mark & Kay Allen

Jamie Arbaugh

Kathy Arnold

Timothy Bair

Betty & Family (sister of Sue Goodwin)

Steve Barkdoll

Sarah Black

Glen Brosius

Tonya Small Brown

Jake Calhoun

Kori Chronister

Jayden Coval

Marie Crawford

Sheila Crist

Louella Deardorff

Bob Dentler

Natalie Dentler

Richard Dressler

Mary Erb

Rita Erney

Jacinda Frigm

Christine Geisleman

Gilbert (our sponsored child)

Grace Goodwin§

Susanne Gray

Charlene Gross

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

Tom & Travis Luchka

Mary Kessler

Pat Mc Evoy

Cindy Marco

Bernard Marine

Michael Martin

Donald Miller

Dulcie Mishkin

Nancy Moser

Harold Mummert

Helen Nogel

The Family of Fred Peterson

Gabriel Plymire

Barbara Poulin

Kandis T. Prato

Kevin T. Prato

Don &Shirley Reed

Wayne Reich

John Rockafello

Taiven Schopf

Sandy Shellenberger

Kim Shelley

Kathy Shoff

Mary Jo Simmons

Lee Snelbecker

Gage Sponsler

Bill Stamm

Bruce Toepher

Kathy Tolbert

Brad Trimmer

Grace Trimmer§

Michelle Weber,

Dorothy Wolk

Zoe-friend of Barb Zinn

New Hope Ministries

Military:

Brody Black

Mike Blaszczyk

Jason Kelly

MAJ Clair Kling

Brandon Krantz

Ryan Kules

LTC Jimmy Matthews

PFC Jefferson P. Miller

CPT Seth Reed

Joshua Shearer

Military Deployed

If you know of any changes

that need to be made to this list

please contact

Pastor Woods at 891-5503.

Please pray for all listed here &

those we name in our hearts... for these and all who need prayer...

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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

calvarydoveryouth@yahoo.com 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

If you find Peanut Butter (any brand) and Confectioner’s Sugar on sale please start donating it to so we can make those yummy candies

when the season arrives.

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

Thanks to God

& our Calvary Family

for EVERYTHING!

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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 … “Lamb Of God”… Twila Paris… Brian Alley, Soloist

*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the

nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways.

Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken

or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to

know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of

ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can

live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God

puts us together. God’s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved

children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of ☩ Jesus

Christ our Savior. Amen.

*Gathering Hymn…“Dearest Jesus, At Your Word”… ELW Hymn # 520

*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. *Canticle Of Praise … “Glory To God…” … ELW Page #204

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*Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response Let us pray...Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us.

Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come

through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen. Anthem, Adult Choir …“I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light”…Thompson/Harlan

First Reading…Lay Reader with Congregational Response

Isaiah 9:1-4

A reading from Isaiah.

The northern tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali experienced defeat, but they are assured that their

condition will be reversed when God makes a light-filled appearance. The joy they will experi-

ence will resemble celebrations of great harvests, because God will deliver them from every-

thing that diminishes or oppresses them. The people in the northern parts of Israel have experi-

enced “gloom” and “darkness” because of the destruction wrought by Assyrian military forces.

To these people, the prophet announces the shining of a great light of salvation.

1There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time [the LORD] brought

into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make

glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

2The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light;

those who lived in a land of deep darkness—

on them light has shined.

3You have multiplied the nation,

you have increased its joy;

they rejoice before you

as with joy at the harvest,

as people exult when dividing plunder.

4For the yoke of their burden,

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and the bar across their shoulders,

the rod of their oppressor,

you have broken as on the day of Midian.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm… With Congregational Responses… Psalm 27 :1, 4-9

1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then | shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I | be afraid?

4One thing I ask of the LORD; one | thing I seek;

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life; to gaze upon the

beauty of the LORD and to seek God | in the temple. 5For in the day of trouble God will | give me shelter,

hide me in the hidden places of the sanctuary, and raise me high up- | on a rock.

6Even now my head is lifted up above my enemies | who surround me.

Therefore I will offer sacrifice in the sanctuary, sacrifices of rejoicing; I will sing and

make music | to the LORD. R 7Hear my voice, O LORD, when I call;

have mercy on me and | answer me.

8My heart speaks your message— | “Seek my face.”

Your face, O LORD, | I will seek. 9Hide not your face from me, turn not away from your ser- | vant in anger.

Cast me not away—you have been my helper; forsake me not, O God of | my salvation. R

Second Reading… Lay Reader with Congregational Responses A reading from 1 Corinthians.

Paul calls on the Corinthians to end their dissensions and share the unified outlook

of the gospel. Discord arises when we forget that we belong not to human leaders or institutions

but to Christ who was crucified for us. Indeed, the unifying word of the cross of Christ

is the center of the gospel and the power of God’s salvation.

10Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you

be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same

mind and the same purpose. 11For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are

quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong

to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13Has Christ

been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14I thank

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God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15so that no one can say that you

were baptized in my name. 16(I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do

not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to pro-

claim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emp-

tied of its power.

18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are

being saved it is the power of God.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Acclamation… In Unison … ELW Page #205

*Gospel… Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 4:12-23

The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus begins his public ministry shortly after John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod.

He proclaims the nearness of God’s reign and calls four fishermen to be his first disciples.

12Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He left Nazareth

and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that

what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

15“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,

on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

16the people who sat in darkness

have seen a great light,

and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death

light has dawned.” 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

18As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and

Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them,

“Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” 20Immediately they left their nets and fol-

lowed him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his

brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good

news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

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Children’s Message… Pastor After the Children’s Message, if someone has signed up lead the program, Children are invited to participate

in “Children's Church” . Children will return to their families in time to commune with them.

Hymn of the Day...“Will You Come And Follow Me”… ELW Hymn # 798

The Message…Pastor

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

*The Prayers...Worship Assistant, Congregational Responses, Pastor Called to be a light to the nations, let us pray for God’s justice, peace, and healing.

Holy God, you call us to fish for people. Tear down divisions and unite the church universal in

your mission. Make us of the same mind and purpose in service and worship to you.

Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Nurturing God, you call us to care for creation. Breathe into us the joy and beauty of

stewardship. Teach us to care for the small seed and the expansive sky. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Compassionate God, you call us to care for the stranger in our midst. Sustain refugees from

every country (especially) and empower organizations that provide food and shelter for

them, especially Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Redeeming God, you break the oppressor’s rod. Bring an end to tyranny and poverty. Wipe out

fear. Uphold all your children who suffer in body, mind, or spirit (especially). Heal us

with your presence. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Triune God, you call us into relationship with you. Raise up leaders in your church who risk

looking foolish for the sake of the gospel. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Ever-living God, you call us to rest in you. Keep us faithful on earth and bring us to life

everlasting with the saints of every time and place. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Receive these prayers in the name of Christ, the light of the world, who is one with you and the

Holy Spirit, now and forever.

Amen.

*Sharing the Peace… Pastor with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

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Offering… Received by the Ushers Offertory Hymn … “ Here I Am, Lord”… ELW Hymn # 574 *Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison *Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Merciful God, receive the gifts we bring, our selves, our time, and our possessions. Through

this meal unite us as your body, shining with the light of your justice and mercy; for

the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus 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. Sharing our life, he lived among us to reveal your glory and love, that our darkness should give way to his own brilliant light. And so, with the Church on earth and the host of heaven, we praise

Your name and join their unending hymn: *Sanctus… “Holy, Holy, Holy…” … In Unison … ELW Page 207 *Eucharistic Prayer… Pastor

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*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

We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. Come. Be filled with the light and life.

Communion… Gluten free communion wafers are available.

If you require this product, please make sure an usher is aware of this.

All are welcome at the table of the Lord. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing. If you prefer to receive communion at your seat, please notify an usher.

Communion Hymn ...“ I Received The Living God”...ELW Hymn # 477

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 O Morning Star, fair and bright, you have refreshed us again with heavenly food. You are our

dearest treasure. Go with us now—today, tomorrow, every day—that we tell the story

of your never-ending love and sing your praise both now and forever. Amen.

*Blessing….Pastor with Congregational Response The God of Glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the ☩ Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

*Sending Hymn… “I Love To Tell The Story”….ELW Hymn # 661

*Dismissal….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Go in peace. Be the Light of Christ. Thanks be to God.

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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 Handbell Choir

Miriam Ehrhart-Conductor

Jenni Melhorn-Assistant Conductor

Chelsey Allen

Linda Alley

Heather Callaghan

Zina Compton

Kevin Crone

Tammy Klunk

Karen Latshaw

Jenni Melhorn

Praise Band

CROSSROADS

Director and Keyboard: Suzanne Tilley

Guitar: Brad Brosius, DJ Heinle

Bass Guitar: Pastor John Woods

Drums: Dodie Menard

Flute: Emma Miller

Vocals:

Doris Beitzel

Diane Brosius

Zina Compton

Claudia Evans

Mary Jung

Caitlyn Laird

Michael Lightner

Nena Menard

Cheryl Reese

Ellen Shaffer

Jerry Shaffer

Becky Snelbecker

Nichole Windhausen

Audio-Visual Coordinator (The lady who puts all

those awesome things on the screen)

Linda Alley

Sound Technicians

Walt Tilley

Joe Compton

Chris Woods

Video Presentation

Kenny Laird

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PRE-SERVICE MUSIC…“Love Come Down”...VBS 2017 … Simple Tense Songs WELCOME/SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS… Pastor

*GATHERING SONG...Projected on screen… Crossroads with Congregation

“You Have Come Down To The Lakeshore” ... Cesareo Gabarain

*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS… Pastor with Congregational Responses

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who stretches out the heavens, who sends light to the

nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways.

Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken

or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to

know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of

ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can

live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God

puts us together. God’s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved

children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven, for the sake of ☩ Jesus

Christ our Savior. Amen.

*GREETING…Pastor with Congregational Response

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit

be with you all. And also with you.

*SONG OF PRAISE…“Alleluia” by Jerry Sinclair… In Unison

Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, alleluia!

He’s my Savior, he’s my Savior, he’s my Savior, he’s my Savior,

he’s my Savior, he’s my Savior, alleluia!

*PRAYER OF THE DAY… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response

Let us pray...Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us.

Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come

through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

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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Amen.

FIRST LESSON …Lay Reader with Congregational Response

Isaiah 9:1-4

A reading from Isaiah.

The northern tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali experienced defeat, but they are assured that their

condition will be reversed when God makes a light-filled appearance. The joy they will experi-

ence will resemble celebrations of great harvests, because God will deliver them from every-

thing that diminishes or oppresses them. The people in the northern parts of Israel have experi-

enced “gloom” and “darkness” because of the destruction wrought by Assyrian military forces.

To these people, the prophet announces the shining of a great light of salvation.

1There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time [the LORD] brought

into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make

glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.

2The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light;

those who lived in a land of deep darkness—

on them light has shined.

3You have multiplied the nation,

you have increased its joy;

they rejoice before you

as with joy at the harvest,

as people exult when dividing plunder.

4For the yoke of their burden,

and the bar across their shoulders,

the rod of their oppressor,

you have broken as on the day of Midian.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SPECIAL MUSIC…“ ”… Vocal Duet: Mary Jung and Jerry Shaffer

SECOND LESSON … Lay Reader with Congregational Responses A reading from 1 Corinthians.

Paul calls on the Corinthians to end their dissensions and share the unified outlook

of the gospel. Discord arises when we forget that we belong not to human leaders or institutions

but to Christ who was crucified for us. Indeed, the unifying word of the cross of Christ

is the center of the gospel and the power of God’s salvation.

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10Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you

be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same

mind and the same purpose. 11For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are

quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong

to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13Has Christ

been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14I thank

God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15so that no one can say that you

were baptized in my name. 16(I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do

not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17For Christ did not send me to baptize but to pro-

claim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied

of its power.

18For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are

being saved it is the power of God.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

*ALLELUIA VERSE: “Ancient Words” by Lynn Deshazo… In Unison

Ancient words, ever true.

Changing me and changing you;

We have come with open hearts,

O, let the ancient words impart.

*GOSPEL … Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 4:12-23

The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus begins his public ministry shortly after John the Baptist is imprisoned by Herod.

He proclaims the nearness of God’s reign and calls four fishermen to be his first disciples.

12Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He left Nazareth

and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that

what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

15“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,

on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

16the people who sat in darkness

have seen a great light,

and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death

light has dawned.” 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

18As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and

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Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them,

“Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” 20Immediately they left their nets and followed

him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother

John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediate-

ly they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news

of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE … Pastor

After the Children’s Message, if someone has signed up lead the program,

Children are invited to participate in “Children's Church”.

Children will return to their families in time to commune with them.

MESSAGE… Pastor

*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 Ho-

ly Spirit,

the holy

catholic

church,

the com-

munion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*SHARING OF THE PEACE… Pastor with Congregational Response

The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

Give thanks to the Lord

Our God and King;

His love endures forever.

For He is good;

He is above all things;

His love endures forever.

Sing praise; sing praise;

Sing praise, sing praise.

Forever God is faithful!

Forever God is strong!

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OFFERING… Ushers will receive our gifts

OFFERING MUSIC…“I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”… Harry D. Clarke

*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… Selected 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

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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: calvarydover@verizon.net

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