CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF DOVER, PA
The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor
April 3, 2016 10:00 A.M.
In spite of all we have heard and all that we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days
(a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus’ victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the Lord Je-
sus will return to us again and again in the mystery of the holy communion, inviting us
CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA Please sign the red books and pass them on. *Indicates: Please Stand if you are able to do so.
ELW is Red Hymnal WOV is Blue Hymnal
The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.
Greeting Pastor
WE PREPARE OURSELVES
Prelude “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” Arr. By Carol Tornquist
Jeff Byers, Piano
*Confession and Forgiveness Pastor and Congregation
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us
birth, our light and our salvation. Amen. Let us come into the light,
the revealing and healing light of God. God of grace and glory,
you have brought us through the night of sin into the light of Jesus’ resurrection. Yet our
lives are still shadowed by sin. Make us alive in Christ, O God. Make us new as you make
all things new. Rescue us from evil and the gloom of sin, renew us in grace, and restore us
to living in your holiness, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. Rejoice with all creation around God’s throne!
The light of the risen Christ puts to flight all evil deeds, washes away sin, restores innocence to
the fallen, casts out hate, brings peace, and humbles earthly pride. Jesus Christ loves you
and ☩ frees you from your sins by his blood.
To him be glory and dominion forever and ever! Amen.
*Gathering Hymn “Shout To The Lord” ELW Hymn # 821
*Apostolic Greeting Pastor and Congregation
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 Be To God…” ELW Page # 204
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*Prayer of the Day Pastor
Let us pray…Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those
who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith in you and receive the fullness of Christ’s
blessing, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Special Music:
Tim McCleary-Clarinet, Jennifer McCleary-Piano
THE WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.
First Reading Lay Reader
Acts 5:27-32
A reading from Acts.
Peter has been arrested for proclaiming the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection. His
response to the charges of the high priest summarizes the early church’s proclamation of
forgiveness of sin through repentance.
27When they had brought [the apostles,] they had them stand before the council. The high priest
questioned them, 28saying, “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you
have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man’s blood on
us.” 29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than any human
authority. 30The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a
tree. 31God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to
Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit
whom God has given to those who obey him.”
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm Responsively
Psalm 118:14-29
14The LORD is my strength | and my song,
and has become | my salvation.
15Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents | of the righteous:
“The right hand of the | LORD acts valiantly! 16The right hand of the LORD| is exalted!
The right hand of the | LORD acts valiantly!”
17I shall not | die, but live,
and declare the works | of the LORD. R 18The LORD indeed pun- | ished me sorely,
but did not hand me o- | ver to death.
19Open for me the | gates of righteousness;
I will enter them and give thanks | to the LORD. 20“This is the gate | of the LORD;
here the righ- | teous may enter.”
21I give thanks to you, for you have | answered me
and you have become | my salvation. R 22The stone that the build- | ers rejected
has become the chief | cornerstone.
23By the LORD has | this been done;
it is marvelous | in our eyes. 24This is the day that the | LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be | glad in it.
25Hosanna! | O LORD, save us!
We pray to you, LORD, pros- | per our days! R 26Blessed is the one who comes in the name | of the LORD;
we bless you from the house | of the LORD.
27The LORD is God and has giv- | en us light.
Form a procession with branches up to the corners | of the altar. 28You are my God, and | I will thank you;
you are my God, and I | will exalt you.
29Give thanks to the LORD, for the | LORD is good;
God’s mercy en- | dures forever. R
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Second Reading Lay Reader
Revelation 1:4-8
A reading from Revelation.
The book of Revelation recounts a mystical vision of the risen Christ, experienced
by a Christian prophet named John. Here he describes Christ as a timeless redeemer,
the beginning, present, and end of all time.
4John to the seven churches that are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the
seven spirits who are before his throne, 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn
of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6and made us to be a kingdom,
priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
7Look! He is coming with the clouds;
every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him;
and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail.
So it is to be. Amen.
8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to
come, the Almighty.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
*Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia!...” ELW Page #205
*Gospel Pastor
John 20:19-31
The holy gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord. The unprecedented events of the day of resurrection continue as the risen Jesus appears to his
fearful disciples. A week later, after Thomas worships Jesus, Jesus pronounces that the blessings
of the resurrection are also for those who “have not seen and yet believe.”
19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where
the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and
said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the
disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As
the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to
them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you
retain the sins of any, they are retained.” 5
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24But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus
came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless
I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand
in his side, I will not believe.”
26A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although
the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then
he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in
my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus
said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not
seen and yet have come to believe.”
30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in
this book. 31But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the
Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
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.
Hymn of the Day “I Believe, I Do Believe” Dakota Road Music
I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
I believe in God the Almighty Lord Creator,
Mighty Lord Creator, Might y Lord Creator.
I believe in God the Almighty Lord Creator,
Mighty Lord Creator, Might y Lord Creator.
I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
I believe in Jesus the Savior of the people,
Savior of the people, Savior of the people.
I believe in Jesus the Savior of the people,
Savior of the people, Savior of the people.
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I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
And I do believe in the Power of the Spirit,
Power of the Spirit, Power of the Spirit.
And I do believe in the Power of the Spirit,
Power of the Spirit, Power of the Spirit.
I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
I believe, I do believe, truly I believe it,
Truly I believe it, truly I believe it.
Message Pastor
The Nicene Creed ELW Page #104
*The Prayers Worship Assistant, Congregation, Pastor
Rooted in the abundant life and love of Christ Jesus, we pray for the life of the church, the lives
of people in need, and the life of all creation.
Holy God of resurrection, fill us with your Holy Spirit to announce the new life you give
through Christ Jesus. Lead us to people who need to hear good news. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Breathe new life into all of creation. Send sun to warm and water to saturate yards, fields, and
mountains. Set all things in order, that abundance may come forth. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Open paths for cooperation between nations to care for refugees, survivors of natural disaster,
and people living through war. Bless the efforts of peacemaking troops, diplomats, and relief
organizations to foster peace in the world. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Pour out your enduring mercy to strengthen those who persevere in difficult times (especially).
Guide them to places where they may find shelter in your presence. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. Gather together the various gifts of this community and unite us in praise. Harmonize the sound
and movement of instruments, voices, hands, feet, and, bodies. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great. You have united yourself with the saints at rest through Jesus Christ, the firstborn of the dead.
Join us all together in his resurrection on the last day. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
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We deliver all this into your care, O God, trusting in the work of your Holy Spirit to bring all
things into the risen life of Christ our Lord.
Amen.
*The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
THE MEAL
We Offer Our Gifts Ushers will receive our gifts.
Announcements
*The Offertory “Let the Vineyards” ELW Service Music Page # 184
*The Offertory Prayer Worship Assistant and Congregation
Blessed are you, 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.
*The Great Thanksgiving WOV PG. 36
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up 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, almighty and everliving God. But chiefly we are bound to
praise you for the glorious resurrection of our Lord; for He is the true Passover Lamb who gave
Himself to take away our sin, who by His death has destroyed death, and by His rising has
brought us to eternal life. And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the
resurrection, with earth and sea and all their creatures, and with angels and archangels,
cherubim and seraphim, we praise Your name and join their unending hymn:
*Sanctus “Holy, Holy, Holy” ELW PG. 207
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*Eucharistic Prayer Pastor, Leader’s Guide
*The Lord’s Prayer In Unison ELW Page #208
*Invitation to Communion Pastor
The table of life is spread before you.
Feast on the goodness and mercy of God.
Communion
“Lamb of God” ELW Page #208
“O Savior, Precious Savior” ELW Hymn # 820
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen
*Post Communion Prayer Worship Assistant
We give you thanks, O God, that you make your home with us, bringing heaven to earth in this
holy meal. Fill us with your Spirit as we go from here, that we may wipe away tears,
tend to those in mourning and pain, seek the healing of the nations, and bring to earth the
presence of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
*Blessing Pastor
The blessing of the Lord God Almighty, the blessing of ☩ Christ, the Lamb who was slain,
and the blessing of the Holy Spirit of truth be among you and remain with you always.
Amen.
*Sending Hymn “Thine Is The Glory” ELW Hymn # 376
*Dismissal Worship Assistant and Congregation
Alleluia! Go in peace. Share The Good News! Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Postlude “The Strife Is O’er, The Battle Done” Arr. By Cindy Berry
Jeff Byers, Piano
From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #23239.
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WELCOME! A warm and loving welcome to all who enter this worship space. We especially welcome those who are visitors for the first time here at Calvary Lutheran! We hope and trust that your visit will be filled with God’s Holy Spirit, giving you cause to know Jesus the Christ
better than you did before we all gathered here today. Please join us after worship for refreshments and fellowship. And, you are invited to join us for Christian Education at 10:00am
every Sunday, which is held for all ages in various classrooms. We are glad you are here today, and we look forward to the next time we are called and gathered by the Holy Spirit to share
worship together. This is most certainly true! Sincerely, Your Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Attendance for March March 6 88 74’
March 13 94 61
March 20 105 61
March 24 37
March 25 59
March 26 7
March 27 135* 100
* designated no count paper, used communion
count in Sacristy.
Gluten free communion wafers are available.
If you require this product, please make sure
an usher is aware of this.
April Anniversaries 7 Terence & Marcia Feehan 7 Wayne & Deb Latchaw 10 Craig & Lauren Hoffheins 14 Wesley & Ann Bridge 20 Ralph & Sue Goodwin
April 70+ Birthdays 3 Ralph Slothower
5 Ken Gentzler 7 John Rodgers
14 Ruthanna Heiner 17 Shirley Crone
30 June Fickes
BASKETS OF PROMISE
ELCA LENTEN CAMPAIGN
Please bring in your donations
of the following: 4 or 5 oz. bars of bath soap (each kit gets 2)
52 x 27 bath towels (dark colors preferred)
Adult size toothbrush in individual packaging
Sturdy combs
Metal nail clippers
Kits will be assembled on April 16.
Special Offering will go to: WORLD HUNGER
SAVE THE DATES:
Pancake Breakfast: April 16
Work Day: April 16
New Member Brunch: April 17
Confirmation: May 15
Mother/Child Luncheon: May 15
Richard A. Sultner, Sr. Music
Scholarship Spring Concert:
May 21
THANK YOU REV. ED. KEEFER and JEFF BYERS
for your work at Calvary this morning! We are honored to have you leading our worship and our music !
Announcements…Welcome To Calvary!
We will be having a work day on April 16th beginning at 11:00 after the pancake breakfast, We need
volunteers to do some work around the homes of shut-ins and members in need. We also need places
to work, so if anyone needs anything- they can contact me. We will also be putting the health kids
together. Please contact Diane Brosius
Mother’s Day Geranium Sale-to benefit Auxiliary to SpiriTrust Lutheran. Robert Downs and Donna
Sharp will be taking orders for Red or Salmon Geraniums on April 17 and April 24. The cost is $3.00
each and they will be in church of Mother’s Day.
In The Narthex you will find your 2016 Offering Envelopes. If you need help locating your number,
please refer to the lists on the table or ask Sam Herman or Deb Harlacher for assistance.
Attention Parents of Infants: The nursery is downstairs in Room #1, that is the classroom closest to
Main Street, across from the flower room. Please, if you change diapers in there, place the soiled
diapers in the trash cans in one of the rest rooms, do not let them in Room #1.
Outreach Project: Comfy toes!!! We are collecting new socks of all sizes and colors to distribute to those
in need. Please place your donations in the box in the coffee area. Thanks so much! Marcia Feehan
Have you placed your name on the bulletin & flower charts for 2016? The sign up papers are on the
bulletin board in the hallway downstairs. Choose your dates before someone else does! The cost to
sponsor bulletins is $30 and the cost to sponsor flowers is $35.
Get your 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 make wonderful
gifts all year around! You can even use these cards to also purchase gas at Giant and postage stamps at
both stores. DID YOU KNOW...any profit from Gift Card Sales-over the budget amount will go to
benefit Calvary’s Children?
The Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving. which allows you to make
donations on a scheduled, automatic basis. If you are writing checks and preparing envelopes every
week, you will especially appreciate electronic giving. 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 church
office. Donations can be debited automatically from either a checking or savings account.
We are so looking forward to summer and VBS!!!
Cave Quest VBS will be July 24th through July 29th.
If you have never have helped before please consider helping out this year or coming to see our closing
program. All volunteers need their clearances, See Diane Brosius
for more information or to volunteer. We NEED crew leaders!
You Can Now Register Online At:
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/calvarylutherandover
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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
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!
ANGELS AND POCKET CROSSES! On the white stand aside of the mailboxes downstairs in the hallway you will find these beautiful items from wonderfully talented ladies Helen Weigel and Carolyn Baum-gardner which will benefit the Youth Group through your donations. (Thanks Helen and Carolyn!! ) They
make wonderful little gifts to someone who has done something nice for you, or “just because” you value a friendship. Everyone NEEDS an angel, a cross and a prayer!
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
Next Youth Group Meeting; April 24, following 11:00 Worship
Thanks to God and to our Calvary Family
& Friends for everything!
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RMEBERING IN PRAYER
Our Church Family: Jan and Pastor Ambrose
Ron Bair§
Sherry Baldwin
Irv Baumgardner
Doris Beitzel§
Russ Blank §
Mike Busser
Jeff Byers
Rickey Cox
Althea Crone §
Leroy Crone
Norma Diehl
Floyd Drawbaugh
Miriam Ehrhart
Jane English
Charlotte Escobar
Scott Evans
Eileen Fadely
Marcia Feehan
Helen Fischer§
Garrett Harlacher
Pat Herman
Janet Laughman§
Nancy Little
Tom Luchka
Don Marsden
June May
Stephen McWilliams
Dave Quickel
Cheryl Reese
John and Pat Rodgers
Owen Ryan
Donna Senft§
Kim Shaw
Lois Slothower
Ralph Slothower §
Angela Small
Ruth Smeltzer
Lee & Charlotte Snyder
Art§ & Helen Weigel
Louise Yingling
Bill and Marlene Zech
Barbara and 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
Ruby Aliese Alley
Jamie Arbaugh
Ryan Arevalo and Family
Kathy Arnold
Betty & Family (sister of
Sue Goodwin)
Steve Barkdoll
Sarah Black
Glen Brosius
Jake Calhoun
Kori Chronister
Jayden Coval
Stephanie Cox
Marie Crawford
Sheila Crist
Kevin Crone
Louella Deardorff
Bob Dentler
Natalie Dentler
Richard Dressler
Rita Erney
Jacinda Frigm
Gilbert (our sponsored child)
Susanne Gray
Charlene Gross
Mary Lou Gross
Rita Heilmann
Ashlie Hilbert
Maddie Hill and Family
Ethan Hollifield
Joann Kauffman
Pastor Gregory Lindsey
Paula Little
Laura Little Livingston
Brooklyn Loucks
Travis Luchka
Pat Mc Evoy
Cindy Marco
Bernard Marine
Michael Martin
Donald Miller
Nancy Moser
Fred Peterson
Ashlyn Poff & Family
Barbara Poulin
Kandis T. Prato
Kevin T. Prato
Don Reed & Family
Wayne Reich
John Rockafello
Taiven Schopf
Sandy Shellenberger
Kim Shelley
Lee Snelbecker
Ralfiael Sontoago
Bill Stamm
Cori Strathmeyer and Family
Cathy Strine and Family
Kathy Tolbert
Brad Trimmer
Grace Trimmer§
Michelle Weber
Dorothy Wolk
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 Overseas
Please take a few
moments to look over the
PRAYER LIST…
and if you know of any changes that
need to be made, please contact Zina
Compton 586-2718
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The week ahead at Calvary. . . Friday, April 1...Psalm 150, 1 Samuel 17:19-32, Acts 5:17-26 Retreat begins at Camp Joy-El, Chambersburg and continues through Sunday, April 3) Saturday, April 2...Psalm 150, 1 Samuel 17:32-51, Luke 24:36-40 Sunday, April 3...Acts 5:27-32, Psalm 118:14-29, Psalm 150, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-31 10:00 AM One Worship Service at 10:00 am today at Calvary Monday , April 4…Psalm 122, Esther 7:1-10, Revelation 1:9-20 6:30 PM Christian Ed Meeting, Room 8 7:00 PM Worship & Music Meeting, Youth Room Tuesday , April 5 …Psalm 122, Esther 8:1-17, Revelation 2:8-11 7:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting, Parish House Wednesday , April 6 ...Psalm 122, Esther 8:1-5, 18-23, Luke 12:4-12 Preschool Wonderful Wednesday 6:00 PM Girl Scouts, Social Hall 6:30 PM Bible Study, Youth Room (unless otherwise advised by Pastor John) Thursday, April 7...Psalm 30, Isaiah 5:11-17, Revelation 3:14-22 6:45 PM Handbell Choir Rehearsal (unless otherwise advised by Director, Miriam Ehrhart) 8:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal (unless otherwise advised by Director, Jennifer McCleary) Friday, April 8 ...Psalm 30, Isaiah 6:1-4, Revelation 4:1-11 Saturday, April 9...Psalm 30, Genesis 18:1-8, Luke 14:12-14 10:00 AM Crossroad Rehearsal (unless otherwise advised by Director, Suzanne Tilley) Sunday, April 10 ...Acts 9:1-6[7-20], Psalm 30, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19 8:30 AM Traditional Worship with Holy Communion, Welcome new members Gus & Jeanne Gerstle 9:40 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room #5, (unless otherwise advised by Director, Jennifer McCleary) 10:00 AM Sunday School For All Ages 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion, Praise Band: Crossroads SH Reserved PM
Commemorations for this week. . . Benedict the African, confessor, died 1589
Monday, April 04, 2016
Born a slave on the island of Sicily, Benedict lived as a hermit until the pope ordered all hermits to attach
themselves to a monastery, at which time Benedict joined the Franciscans. Though illiterate, he was highly
respected as a confessor and later superior of his community.
Albrecht Dürer, died 1528; Matthias Grünewald, died 1529; Lucas Cranach, died 1553; artists
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
These great artists revealed through their work the mystery of salvation and the wonder of creation. Dürer's work
reflected the apocalyptic spirit of his time. Though he remained a Roman Catholic, he was sympathetic to Martin
Luther's reforming work. Grünewald's paintings are known for their dramatic forms, vivid colors, and depiction of
light. Cranach's work includes many fine religious examples and several portraits of Martin Luther. Cranach was
also widely known for his woodcuts.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian, died 1945
Saturday, April 09, 2016
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.
April 23-Relay Recess to benefit American Cancer Society, April 24 Preschool Sings at 11:00 Service!
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APRIL 10
8:30 AM
APRIL 10
11:00 AM
Worship
Volunteers
APRIL 3
10:00 A.M.
Karena Strain Eden Dusich
Christy Harlacher Chris Harlacher
Greeters
Shirley & Carl Gross
Elaine Byers Jeff Byers
Ken Gentzler Pat Gentzler
Bob Snelbecker Stefanie Crone Donna Sharp
Mel Sharp
Ushers
Janie Paff Carl Gross
Wes Bridge Need one Volunteer
Zina Compton Ludwig Kardos Worship Asst. Cheryl Reigart
Steph Hake Steph Hake Acolyte Steph Hake
Bobbi Gorman D. J. Heinle Lay Reader
Brad Brosius
Ben Myers Karen Myers
Carl Gross
Heather Callaghan Deb Harlacher
Offering Tellers
Jenni Melhorn Michael Melhorn
Blair English
Eden Dusich Samantha Schrum Nursery Attendant
Ann & Wes Bridge Becky Snelbecker Altar Guild
Zita Smith
Comm. Elements
Bulletin
Folder
Coffee
Fellowship
Gift Card Table
Altar Flowers
Sponsor
Bulletin Sponsor
Jane English
Carolyn & Irv Baumgardner
Steph Hake
Gerald Markle, Sam Herman
In Celebration of Craig & Lauren’s Wedding Anniversary by Mom, Dad, Evelyn, Carter,
Alyssa & Derrick
In Celebration of the April 14th Birthdays of Ruthanna Heiner and Her Granddaughter
and Her Great-Granddaughter
Bob Snelbecker
Steph Hake
N/A
Louise Yingling
In Celebration of Kaidence Smith’s Birthday by Mom, Dad, Willow, Eden
Grandma and Grandpa
In Celebration of Lauren Hoffhein’s Birthday by Mom, Dad, Craig, Evelyn, Carter,
Alyssa & Derrick
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
Hand Bell Choir Director: Ms. Miriam Ehrhart
Assistant Handbell Choir Director: Jenni Melhorn
Adult & Youth Choirs Director: Mrs. Jennifer Fadely McCleary
Youth Chimes Director: Mrs. Marcia Feehan
Youth Director: Mr. Aaron Laird
Sexton: Mr. Melvin Sharp
Treasurer: Mr. Sam Herman, Ms. Deb Harlacher
Financial Secretary: Mr. Tim Herman, Ms. Deb Harlacher
Pre-School Director : Mrs. Deb Latchaw
Office Administrator: Mrs. Deanna Laird
VBS 2016…CAVE QUEST…Following Jesus, The Light of The World! July 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 from
6 pm – 8:30 pm. Last Monday night was the first 2016 Vacation Bible School meeting. Lots of great ideas went round and we came up with a
first list of things we are asking you to donate to make this another great VBS year. As you know we attract a lot of children
from the community and for some this is their first (or once annual) opportunity for exposure to a Christian environment-
this is the main reason that we try so hard to make this worship experience memorable for them. So here we go…please
help us turn the first floor hall and social hall into the best cave ever! A successful VBS takes PEOPLE, TIME and SUP-
PORT-we need YOUR help, please!!!
In addition to the list below of donations needed-we really need CREW LEADERS…these are the people who escort the
children from one area to another throughout the evening. If you are 18/over-you will need clearances (which are now
free). You do not have to be there every night-we will take your help any day(s) you can be there!
Donations needed (what we don’t have by the end of April, we will have to buy, so we are also accepting monetary donations
for VBS supplies)…contact Diane Brosius, Aaron Laird or Deanna in the church office if you can donate any of the follow-
ing:
Gift cards to Giant or Weis (to purchase food/snacks for the week) these may be given to Sandy Dehoff or Don-
na Sharp
6 ft. – 9 ft. expandable tension (shower or curtain) rods-as long as they “work” we don’t care about the design/
color-we need a lot of these, and we would like to keep them for future use!
Rolls of brown craft paper (lots-after all, we are making a cave)
Snack size zip lock bags
Glow in the dark chalk
Fake bats (the creatures, not the sport stick)…I stress the word fake here.
Some of the battery operated candles, mostly small tea light size.
If anyone has access to or a contact for spray foam, please contact Diane(891-7747) or Aaron (577-9594).
We need to borrow some black lights.
We will announce the first props work night soon. And we would love to have you help us make our props-if you can’t come
to VBS week, here is your opportunity to still be part of the action!
We are so looking forward to summer and VBS!!!
Cave Quest VBS will be July 24th through July 29th
6:00 PM—8:30 PM If you have never have helped before please consider helping out this year or coming to
see our closing program. All volunteers need their clearances,
see Diane Brosius for more information or to volunteer.
We NEED CREW LEADERS!
You Can Now Register Online At:
www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/calvarylutherandover