Hope Lutheran Church 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035-030

(610) 767-7203 hopecherryville.org

October 6, 2013 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

A little faith goes a long way is our Lord’s point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required for the life of faith are the blessings received in water and the word (holy baptism), bread and wine (Holy Communion), the word read and proclaimed in this assembly. Anticipate them. Receive them with thanksgiving.

CHURCH STAFF

Pastor Rev. Jami Possinger ext. #12

Assistant Pastor Rev. Paulette Obrecht ext. #13

Pastor Emeritus Rev. Clark W. Kuntz II

Visitation Pastor Rev. Jerry Mraz

Administrative Manager Jane Tretiak ext. #10

Director of Music David Ziegler ext. #11

Bell Choir Director Janet Filchner ext. #40

Treasurer Trudy Mertz

Sexton Bonnie Zmyewski

Financial Secretary Deb Gardner

Communications Specialist Nina Weiss ext. #20

SERVICE PARTICIPANTS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM

Acolytes Logan Ninos Karissa Fritz

Crucifers Elizabeth Moore Ryan Conway Communion Assistants

John Bednar Kim Belletti Lori Kerper

Greeters John Zmyewski Greg and Donna Gaugler

Lectors Lynn LaBarre Jack Wolfe

Nursery Christine and Annelise Lutz

Penny and Lily Fasching

Ushers Mohrey Team Lehr Team Altar Guild October

Trudy Mertz and Linda Romano

Holy Communion 8:00 AM

Setting Eight Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God

Prelude Announcements/Consecration Sunday Temple Talk

* Confession and Forgiveness p 94 * Gathering Song “We’ve Come This Far by Faith” # 633 * Greeting/Kyrie p 184 * Canticle of Praise “This is the feast…” p 187 * Prayer of the Day

Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song

First Reading Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Anthem “Bound for Glory” Second Reading 2 Timothy 1:1-14 * Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia…” p 188 * Gospel Reading Luke 17:5-10 Sermon * Hymn of the Day “O Spirit of Life” # 405 * Apostles’ Creed p 105 Reception of New Members * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Hear us, O God. Cong.: Your mercy is great. * Peace

Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ

Offering/Offertory Anthem “He Never Failed Me Yet” * Offertory Response “Praise God…” # 885 * Great Thanksgiving p 190 * Holy, Holy, Holy p 190 * The Lord’s Prayer Communion (intinction) (PLEASE NOTE: gluten free wafers are available in the chalice in front of the baptismal font) “Lamb of God…” p 191 * Post Communion Canticle “Let Us Talents…” # 674 * Prayer

Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” # 545 * Dismissal

*please stand if you are able

Service of the Word 10:30 AM Gathered by the Holy Spirit, we hear and proclaim the saving word of God for the entire world. We give thanks for that saving word and all the gifts of God, who then sends us to share the good news and to care for those in need.

Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God

Prelude Announcements/Consecration Sunday Temple Talk * Gathering Song “We’ve Come This Far by Faith” # 633 * Greeting/Kyrie p 213 * Canticle of Praise p 213 * Prayer of the Day

Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song

First Reading Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Anthem “The Donut Song” Second Reading 2 Timothy 1:1-14 * Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia…” p 216 * Gospel Reading Luke 17:5-10 Children’s Message Sermon * Hymn of the Day “O Spirit of Life” # 405 Affirmation of Baptism Reception of New Members * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Hear us, O God. Cong.: Your mercy is great. * Peace

Thanksgiving We give thanks for the saving word

Offering/Offertory Anthem “Bound for Glory” * Canticle of Thanksgiving p 219 * Thanksgiving for the Word p 220 * The Lord’s Prayer p 221

Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world

* Blessing * Sending Song “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” # 545

* Dismissal

*please stand if you are able

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 610-767-7203

TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 6, 2013

hopecherryville.org Welcome! We are happy to have you worship with us! Visitors and members don’t forget to sign the Hope Hospitality pads located in each pew. Thank you!

TO THE GLORY OF GOD: FLOWER SPONSORS: In Loving Memory of Parents, Leonard and Lillian Leindecker, by Jack and Karen Wolfe. In Celebration of Michelle Neetz’s 15th Birthday TODAY, Love, Mom, Michael Fronheiser and Grandparents, Russell and Lucille Kromer. BULLETIN SPONSORS: Happy Birthday to Chad O’Donnell, Love always, Nanny-O. In Celebration of Bill and Andrew Green’s Birthdays, Love, Carla. Happy Anniversary to Adam and Rachel Holencik, Love, their Family. IN PRAYER TODAY – Holy Trinity, Catasauqua (Pastor John Hart). NEW MEMBERS – this morning we welcome the following people as our newest members of Hope Church. David and Sherrie Heffernan Brittany Keyser and Children, Brayden and Lillian Mary Kline Dawn Kramer Allison Lockard John and Crystal Moccia Timothy and Lauren O’Brian and Daughter, Charlotte David Walker and Patricia Ohl Please greet our new members this morning and give them a warm welcome! CONFIRMATION – this morning during the 10:30am worship service Gavin Bauer and Katelyn Lahr will be confirmed. Congratulations to these two young adults.

CONGRATULATIONS – Joshua Graver and Julia Messina were married yesterday here at Hope Church. Pastor Jami officiated.

LAST CHANCE - DINNER/MURDER MYSTERY - The youth group will have a roast beef and turkey dinner on Saturday, October 12 with an optional murder mystery component. Dinner without the show will be served from 4:00 - 5:30 and the murder mystery will begin at 6:30. The meal will be family style with a drink, soup, dinner roll, roast beef, turkey, potato stuffing, vegetables, and dessert. The cost is $13 for an adult, $7 for a child, and children 3 and under are free. DEADLINE to order tickets is TODAY, Sunday, October 6th. No walk ins will be accepted. Tickets are on sale in the narthex following each service. Bring your friends to a night of good food and entertainment. All proceeds will benefit the youth going to the National Youth Gathering in Detroit, MI in 2015. HOPE’S HIDDEN TREASURE AUCTION - Everyone has something to offer – something at which they are talented or that they can share. We want to identify the “hidden treasures” of Hope Lutheran and auction them off at our first-ever time and talent auction on Consecration Sunday 2013! So think about what you can offer – be creative! Don’t forget to save the date – October 20, 2013. Consecration Sunday will be celebrated at both worship services with the lunch and auction after the 10:30am service. A sign-up sheet is posted by our treasure chest in the narthex! Proceeds from the auction will benefit the ministries of Hope Lutheran Church. GRACEDALE TALENT NIGHT – All are invited to participate in our talent night at Gracedale TOMORROW, Monday October 7th. We will meet at Hope at 6:00pm. Cookies are also needed for that night. Please drop them in the narthex before 6:00pm. If you have questions, please call Marge Zimmermann at 610-760-1602. A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the narthex. SOUP KITCHEN – An organizational meeting to revive the Soup Kitchen, which Hope had a number of years ago to provide soup to homebound members, will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at 10:00am. The group plans to meet once a month at the church. For more information or if you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to participate call LeAnn Chandler at 610-440-0341.

STORY WEAVERS - DISCUSSION GROUP – the book discussion group which met recently decided to call themselves “The Story Weavers.” Group social discussions will be held twice a month at which time personal biographical stories will be woven around religious experiences and group support. Any person is welcome to attend; the next meeting will be Tuesday, October 22nd from 10:00 to 11:30am. For more information, call LeAnn Chandler at 610-440-0341.

MEMORIAL GARDEN – On Sunday, October 27th at 9:30am we will dedicate the Memorial Garden to the Glory of God. Folks can gather at the Memorial Garden for this brief service. (In case of inclement weather we will do the dedication under the picnic pavilion). Additionally, the Memorial Garden Committee will host a fellowship hour between worship services so members can share in the joy of this addition to our ministry. Please mark your calendar and join us for the dedication and coffee hour! PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK The Congregational Council is encouraging all our members to grow in their spirituality through a regular Prayer Life. One way of doing this is by lifting up in prayer one family from our church each day of the year. This week’s families are: 10/06/13 Nancy Miller and family 10/07/13 Shannon, Anthony, Avery Kacsur and family 10/08/13 Richard Hulsizer and family 10/09/13 Dale Newhart and family 10/10/13 Leah Warnke and family 10/11/13 Eleanor Meckes and family 10/12/13 Mark, Anna Solt and family ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION – a group from Hope Church will be helping serve the annual dinner for the Allentown Rescue Mission on Saturday, October 12th at Asbury Methodist Church in Allentown. We will leave the church parking lot at 3:00pm. For more information, please call Marge Zimmermann at 610-760-1602. FAMILY FAITH CHALLENGE – The theme of the family faith challenges for October 2013 is the Ten Commandments. We challenge you to think about your relationship with others. How do these commandments help

us? October 6-12: Read the Fifth Commandment and the explanation

in Luther’s Small Catechism. Look for articles in the newspaper about

people hurting one another. Pray for their safety. Think of ways you

can help people who are hurting and need your care. Contribute to a

food bank or food pantry, donate clothes, and/or create a “clean”

bucket for Church World Service or Lutheran World Relief.

WALNUTPORT CANAL FESTIVAL - A group from Hope Church will be making funnel cakes again this year at the Walnutport Canal Festival on Sunday, October 20th. Come out and enjoy a delicious funnel cake or some deep fried Oreo cookies. Also, enjoy the beautiful fall festival. Proceeds benefit Hope Church.

2013 FALL BASKET SOCIAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2013

Doors open at 4:00pm Tickets will be sold until 7:15pm $5 at the door The drawing begins at 7:30pm Winners will be notified by phone that evening Refreshments will be sold We also invite you to help with this event by donating a theme basket, gift certificate, bottled water, canned soda or a baked good. Any of these items may be dropped off in Kuntz Hall the evening before the social (Thursday, October 10th from 6:30-8:30pm) Questions? Call the Church Office - 610-767-7203

Ticket sponsors for the October 11th basket social are: In Loving Memory of Rita Hulsizer by Vince and Judy Dieter and In Loving Memory of Harry Weil, by Loretta and Family. Thank you!

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - Mark your calendars for our Annual Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, November 10th, between worship services beginning @ 9:15 AM. At least 50 members (in good standing) are needed for a quorum that morning. SENIOR FALL FEAST - On Saturday, November 16th the Social Ministry Committee invites any senior citizen or homebound member in our congregation to our annual Fall Feast. We will begin with worship of Holy Communion at 11:30 AM, and then enjoy a dinner of turkey, filling, cranberry sauce and all the “fixins.” To conclude the day, there will be entertainment. The Feast will end at approximately 2:30 PM.

STATISTICS – Last Sunday’s attendance; 8:00am service – 116; 10:30am service – 136. Total offering - $6325.00 (includes $421.00 for the building fund).

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK For complete rehearsal schedules, see the on-line calendar at

calendar.hopecherryville.org

Today New Member’s Reception New Members Received Level II Mentor/Student Breakfast

9:15am 8:00 & 10:30am 11:45am

Monday Fire Safety Gracedale Talent Night Christian Ed Property Security Task Force

6:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm

Tuesday Soup Kitchen Organizational Mtg Alleluia Ringers Worship Arts

10:00am 6:30pm 6:30pm

Wednesday Staff Meeting Bible Study

10:00am 6:30pm

Thursday Prayer Shawl Murder Mystery Rehearsal

10:00am 5:30pm

Friday Basket Social Murder Mystery prep work

Doors open at 4:00pm Early evening

Saturday Youth Group Dinner Must have tickets

REMINDER TO WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS SUNDAY

October 13, 2013 8:00am 10:30am

Acolytes Bailey Patterson Ashley Hildebrand

Crucifers Rylee O’Donnell Gabrielle Kowalchuk

Communion Assistants

Linda Mery Jack Wolfe Volunteer Needed (Please call the church office @ 610-767-7203)

Greeters Betty Rock Adam Holencik

Lectors Brian Schell Chris Wrenn

Nursery Beth and Katerina Sawickij

Lori and Samantha Lambert

Ushers Rock Team Daniel Team

Altar Guild for Oct. Trudy Mertz and Linda Romano

Lock Up for Oct. David Filchner

Sign Changers for Oct. Doug and Leslie Daniel