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!

Fourth Sunday In Lent - March 26, 2017 God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

Baptism is sometimes called enlightenment. The gospel for this Sunday is the story of the man born blind healed by Christ. I was blind, but now I see, declares the man.

In baptism God opens our eyes to see the truth of who we are: God’s beloved sons and daughters. As David was anointed king of Israel, in baptism God anoints our head with oil,

and calls us to bear witness to the light of Christ in our daily lives.

Commemorations for this week…

Hans Nielsen Hauge, renewer of the church, died 1824

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Hauge was a layperson who wished to revitalize the church in Norway. As a result of a mystical

experience, he felt called to preach. Many professionals in the church feared his motives and influence,

and he was imprisoned for leading unauthorized gatherings.

John Donne, poet, died 1631

Friday, March 31, 2017

After finishing his education at Oxford University, Donne seemed headed for a career in the English

public service. But a series of circumstances led him into the ordained ministry. He is well known as a

writer of both secular and sacred poetry.

The Sanctuary is a place of reverence and worship to honor our Lord. Please...do not bring

beverages or food into the Sanctuary, however you may have these items in the other areas of the church.

2017 Flower and Bulletin Sponsor Lists are on the bulletin board in the 1st floor hallway. Please

sign up today before your “special” dates are no longer available!

It’s that time...the Youth Group are making those delicious eggs again this year . And, for the past

couple of years the sales were 100% profit due to your generous donations. We need marshmallow

crème and gift cards from Giant or Weis (to get perishable items such as butter) If you can donate any

of these, please place them on the shelves outside the Youth Room.

Parents of children age 2 and under….you are invited to join Angela Small in the Narthex at 10 am

on Sunday Mornings to gather with other parents of infants...bring the kids and try this group-you’ll love

it!

One of our members, Charlotte Escobar is in end stages of kidney failure & in need of a kidney

transplant. if you are aware of anyone who can help, please contact Dawn Temple at Pinnacle

Health System 717-213-3908.

BUILD A ROBOT or a ROCKET CONTEST...Families, Committee, Sunday School Classes, Local

Business: have some fun time to build a robot or rocket. ( contact Aaron at 577-9594!) Prizes (donated

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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, March 26 Fourth Sunday in Lent TODAY: ONE SERVICE AT CALVARY AT 10:00 A.M. 1Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 Retreat at Camp Joy-El March 24-26 Monday, March 27 Psalm 146, Isaiah 59:9-19, Acts 9:1-20 9:00 AM Calvary Quilters, Social Hall 7:00 PM Dover Alumni, Social Hall 7:30 Move it Monday-Youth Room Tuesday, March 28 Psalm 146, Isaiah 42:14-21, Colossians 1:9-14 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Committee Wednesday, March 29 Psalm 146, Isaiah 60:17-22, Matthew 9:27-34 5:30 PM Lenten Meal and 7:00 PM Worship at Shiloh 5:30 PM Girl Scouts, Room 8 6:30 PM Dodie Menard, SH Reserved Thursday, March 30 Psalm 130, Ezekiel 1:1-3;2:8-3:3, Revelation 10:1-11 Friday, March 31 Psalm 130, Ezekiel 33:10-16, Revelation 11:15-19 Saturday, April 1 Psalm 130, Ezekiel 36:8-15, Luke 24:44-53 8 AM-Noon...Youth-Social Hall-Help them make candy eggs! Sunday, April 2 Fifth Sunday in Lent First Sunday-Miriam Ehrhart...Missionary Work Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130, Romans 8:6-11, John 11:1-45

Attendance: March 5 107 Traditional 52 Contemporary March 12 85 Traditional 72 Contemporary March 19 March 26

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.

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!

MID-WEEK LENTEN WORSHIP MARCH 29 at SHILOH

5:30 PM- Meal, 7:00 pm-Worship

SAVE THE DATES: March 29...5:30 Supper, 7:00 Lent Worship, Shiloh April 5...5:30 Supper, 7:00 Lent Worship, Calvary- April 22...7-10:30 Pancake Breakfast May 3, 4, 5, 6...Portraits for new church directory

Easter flowers will be sold on March 26 before the service. Flowers available for purchase include: Mums - $7.00, Hyacinth - $6.00, Tulips - $6.00, Easter Lilies - $8.00, Daffodils - $6.00, Mini Daffodils - $4.00 and Centerpiece Mum - $9.25. See Donna Sharp or Roberta Downs to place your order.

Living Last Supper Drama: Maundy Thursday, April 13 at 7:00 PM.

Order Claire’s Gourmet from Preschool!

Memberships to SpiriTrust Auxiliary will be accepted by Ann Bridge April 2 thru May 21. Geraniums for sale! April 9 and 16, Roberta Downs will take your orders. Cost is $3.00 per plant-available in Red or Salmon colors. They will be in church of Moth-ers Day-May 14 and will benefit SpiriTrust Auxiliary.

Walk For Hope: April 30, 2017 Call 432-2087 or Regis-ter at www.nhm-pa.org This annual event benefits NEW HOPE MINISTRIES.

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

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8:30

April 2

11:00

April 2

Worship Volunteer: 10:00-One Service at

Calvary MARCH 26

Willow Smith Caitlyn Laird Acolyte LeeAnn Marsden

Linda Alley Heather Callaghan Altar Guild Zita Smith

Jason Gross

Janice Oaster

Shirley & Wayne

Crone

Greeters Alyssa Girouard

LeeAnn Marsden

Jamie Brandstadter Dodie Menard Lay Reader Bobbi Gorman

Don Dusich

Bob Snelbecker

Deb Harlacher

Heather Callaghan

Janice Oaster

Offering Tellers Ken Gentzler

Pat Gentzler

Karena Strain

Wes Bridge

Karena Strain

Need 2 Volunteers

Angie Hagerman

Bob Snelbecker

Stef Crone

Bob Kistner

Ushers Carl Gross

Janine Paff

Chris Harlacher

Ludwig Kardos

Jason Gross Dodie Menard Worship Assistant Jason Gross

MARCH 26 Worship Volunteer: April 2

Office Bulletin Folder Steph Hake

N/A

One service Only

Coffee Fellowship Sharon Spangler

Melhorn Family

Shirley Hackenberger Communion

Elements Deb Arruda

Shirley Gross,

Jane English

Gift Card Table Shirley & Wayne

Crone

March 70+ Birthdays

4 Dick Bair

10 Nancy Little

11 Pat Gentzler

12 Jane English

18 J.D. Johnson

20 Carolyn Baumgardner

28 William Zech

30 Clair Zinn

31 Patricia Rodgers

31 Sam Herman

March Anniversaries

1 Bob & Tracy Kistner

2 Terry & Karen Latshaw

10 Jerry & Ellen Shaffer

13 Roger & Bobbi Gorman

21 John & Gretchen Miller

25 Robert & Carol Webb

26 Bob & Becky Snelbecker

The SPECIAL OFFERING for March will benefit LU-THERAN COUNSELING SERVICES

Altar Flower Sponsors

March 26: In Honor of our 57th Anniversary! By Carol & Bob Webb

April 2: Sponsorship Available

Bulletin Sponsors

March 26: In Celebration of Bill Zech’s 85th Birthday! By Wife, Marlene

New Hope News…TOILETRIES NEEDED: toilet paper, paper towels, sham-poo, body soap, toothpaste, deodorant, dish detergent, cleaning sup-plies, size 4&5 diapers, baby wipes. Just put them in the shopping cart in our hall way!

WALK FOR HOPE: April 30...gather a team. It will be a great day of fun and door prizes.

FINE ARTS

SHOW

MAY 20

10 AM—3 PM

$15-Inside Space

$10-Outside

Sign Up Sheets

are in various

placed through-

out the church.

Contacts are:

Sue Goodwin

717-487-3004

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Our Church Family: Jan & Pastor Ambrose

Kim Anderson

Sherry Baldwin

Irv Baumgardner

Doris Beitzel

Russ Blank §

Mike Busser

Rickey Cox§

Althea Crone §

Leroy Crone

Shirley & Wayne Crone

Floyd Drawbaugh

Miriam Ehrhart

Jane English

Charlotte Escobar

Scott Evans

Marcia Feehan

June Fickes

The Family of

Janet Laughman

Nancy Little

Gloria Markle

Don Marsden

Marion Mummert

Cheryl Reese

John & Pat Rodgers

Owen Ryan

Donna Senft§

Donna Sharp

Barrett Skandera

Ruth Smeltzer

Deb Smith

Zita Smith

Lee & Charlotte Snyder

Bob Webb

Helen Weigel §

Dick Wigfield

Marlene Zech

Barbara & Clair Zinn

Rev. John Woods, (Our Pastor)

Aaron Laird, (Our Youth Director)

Bishop James Dunlop (Lower Susquehanna Synod)

Bishop Elizabeth Eaton (ELCA)

Derrick Matthews &

Family (Missionary) § Shut-In

From the Community:

John Allen

Mark & Kay Allen

Jamie Arbaugh

Kathy Arnold

Timothy Bair

Steve Barkdoll

Janet Becker

Sarah Black

Glen Brosius

Jake Calhoun

Kori Chronister

Mary Ann Coard

Jayden Coval

Marie Crawford

Sheila Crist

Louella Deardorff

Bob Dentler

Natalie Dentler

Richard Dressler

Mary Erb

Rita Erney

Ken Fink

Jacinda Frigm

Christine Geisleman

Jillian Gurski

Gloria Haldeman

Kathi Hartzell

Jean & Armand Hebert

Rita Heilmann

Reed Henderson

Ashlie Hilbert

Ethan Hollifield

Raylene Hutchings

Joann Kauffman

Pastor Gregory Lindsey

Paula Little

Laura Little Livingston

Brooklyn Loucks

Thomas Luchka

Travis Luchka

Mary Kessler

The Family

of Ayden Kohler

Pat Mc Evoy

Bernard Marine

Michael Martin

Donald Miller

Dulcie Mishkin

Nancy Moser

Harold Mummert

Kourtney Myers & infant

Charlotte

Helen Nogel

Ed Nolan

Pastor Amy Northridge

Gabriel Plymire

David Pottle

Barbara Poulin

Kandis T. Prato

Kevin T. Prato

Don &Shirley Reed

John Rockafello

Dean Saylor

Taiven Schopf

Kim Shelley

Kathy Shoff

Mary Jo Simmons

Lee Snelbecker

Gage Sponsler

Bill Stamm

Pastor Kathy Swords

Kathy Tolbert

Brad Trimmer

Grace Trimmer§

Michelle Weber,

Dorothy Wolk

Blade Ryan Vale

Zoe-friend of Barb Zinn

New Hope Ministries

Military:

PFC Jefferson P. Miller

CPT Seth Reed

Military Deployed

If you know of any changes

that need to be made to this list

please contact

Pastor Woods at 891-5503.

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Calvary Youth Group Open to People in Grades 5-12

Join in anytime and bring a friend! Youth Director: Aaron Laird 717-577-9594

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

We still need donations of Marshmallow Crème and

Giant or Weis Gift Cards to purchase perishable

ingredients to make our candy eggs. (we think we have enough peanut butter and confectioners sugar-thanks to you!!!)

Individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs for the egg hunt.

EVERYONE Invited to help make candy: April 1 and 8 from 8 AM ‘til Noon

If YOUR CHILD(REN) are planning on going to the National Youth Gather-

ing in Houston in 2018 PLEASE come to the brief meeting following the

11:00 Worship Service on April 2… If you cannot attend-please contact

Aaron...there are new rules!!!

Next Lock-In: April 7th! Next Regular Meeting: April 23!

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

Thanks to God & our Calvary Family for EVERYTHING!

Give me your broken power tools, your broken motorized toys (such as ones with mo-

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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 … “Be Thou My Vision” … Arr. By Cindy Berry

*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation

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

God of heaven and earth, you come in close and make us yours. Equip us by your Spirit

to confess our sin, embrace your forgiveness, and seek the way you set before us in your

Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

With honesty of heart, let us confess our sin. Merciful God,

forgive us. Our will is handcuffed to sin, and we cannot break free. We have

spoken when we should have kept quiet. Silence. We were silent when we should

have said something. Silence. We acted when we knew better. Silence. We were

still when we know we should have moved. Silence. For the wrong we have done,

for the good we have failed to do, have mercy on us, through Jesus Christ, our

Savior and Lord. Amen.

People of God, look to the ☩ Son, given to heal you and set you free because God loved the

world so much. Take hold of life—eternal life! Amen.

*Gathering Hymn … “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. *Kyrie … ELW Page #203

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*Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response Let us pray… Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away

our sin. Give us this water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the

beauty of your truth through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns

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

Amen. Special Music … “Over The Rainbow” … Harold Arlen … Patsy Gentzler, Piano

First Reading…Lay Reader with Congregational Response

1 Samuel 16:1-13

A reading from 1 Samuel.

Samuel anointed David even though he was the eighth-oldest son of Jesse and did not match his

brothers in height or other physical characteristics. With the anointing came endowment with

the Spirit of the Lord, designating David as the Lord’s chosen successor to Saul.

1The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from be-

ing king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethle-

hemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” 2Samuel said, “How can I go? If

Saul hears of it, he will kill me.” And the LORD said, “Take a heifer with you, and say, ‘I have

come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ 3Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall

do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.” 4Samuel did what the LORD com-

manded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said,

“Do you come peaceably?” 5He said, “Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD; sanctify

yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited

them to the sacrifice.

6When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’s anointed is now be-

fore the LORD.” 7But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height

of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the LORD does not see as mortals see; they look

on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” 8Then Jesse called Abinadab, and

made him pass before Samuel. He said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.” 9Then Jesse

made Shammah pass by. And he said, “Neither has the LORD chosen this one.” 10Jesse made

seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any

of these.” 11Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” And he said, “There remains yet the

youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.” And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we

will not sit down until he comes here.” 12He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and

had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; for this is the

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one.” 13Then

Samuel

took the

horn of

oil, and

anointed

him in the

presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day

forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm… With Congregational Responses… Psalm 23

1The LORD| is my shepherd;

I shall not | be in want.

2The LORD makes me lie down | in green pastures

and leads me be- | side still waters. 3You restore my | soul, O LORD,

and guide me along right pathways | for your name’s sake.

4Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall | fear no evil;

for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they | comfort me. R 5You prepare a table before me in the presence | of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is | running over.

6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days | of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the | LORD forever. R

Second Reading… Lay Reader with Congregational Responses Ephesians 5:8-14

A reading from Ephesians.

Because we now live in the divine light that is Jesus Christ, we conduct our lives in ways

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that reflect the light of Christ, so that our activity is truly pleasing to God.

8Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—9for the

fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. 10Try to find out what is pleasing

to the Lord. 11Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12For it

is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; 13but everything exposed by the light

becomes visible, 14for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,

“Sleeper, awake!

Rise from the dead,

and Christ will shine on you.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Acclamation… “We are turning…” … In Unison … ELW Page #205

*Gospel… Pastor with Congregational Responses

John 9:1-41

The holy gospel according to St. John.

Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus heals a man born blind, provoking a hostile reaction that he regards

as spiritual blindness to the things of God.

1As [Jesus] walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who

sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor

his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4We must

work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. 5As

long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6When he had said this, he spat on the

ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, 7saying to him,

“Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came

back able to see. 8The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask,

“Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” 9Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were say-

ing, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” 10But they kept asking

him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” 11He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud,

spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and

received my sight.” 12They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”

13They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. 14Now it was a sab-

bath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. 15Then the Pharisees also began to ask

him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed,

and now I see.” 16Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not ob-

serve the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And

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they were divided. 17So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was

your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.”

18The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called

the parents of the man who had received his sight 19and asked them, “Is this your son, who you

say was born blind? How then does he now see?” 20His parents answered, “We know that this is

our son, and that he was born blind; 21but we do not know how it is that now he sees, nor do we

know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.” 22His parents said

this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who con-

fessed Jesus to be the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. 23Therefore his parents said,

“He is of age; ask him.”

24So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and they said to him, “Give

glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” 25He answered, “I do not know whether he is

a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” 26They said to him, “What

did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” 27He answered them, “I have told you already,

and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his

disciples?” 28Then they reviled him, saying, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Mo-

ses. 29We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he

comes from.” 30The man answered, “Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he

comes from, and yet he opened my eyes. 31We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he

does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will. 32Never since the world began has it

been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. 33If this man were not from God,

he could do nothing.” 34They answered him, “You were born entirely in sins, and are you trying

to teach us?” And they drove him out.

35Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe

in the Son of Man?” 36He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in

him.” 37Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” 38He said,

“Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. 39Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so

that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” 40Some of the

Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, “Surely we are not blind, are we?” 41Jesus said to

them, “If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, ‘We see,’ your sin re-

mains.”

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

Hymn of the Day… “Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound” … ELW Hymn #779

The Message…Pastor

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

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*The Prayers...Worship Assistant, Congregational Responses, Pastor Lifting our voices and turning toward God, let us pray for the church, the earth, and all who are

in need.

God of the ages, as your church prepares your table for all to celebrate in one holy meal, restore

the unity of those who gather in your name. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. You shed light on your creation. Let the changing of the seasons bring forth growth and new

life from what was dormant and fallow. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Shine your light on the people of every nation. Reveal your reconciling love in places where

fear and conflict thrive (especially). Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. God of wholeness, bring clarity to those in confusing times, bring healing to those in painful

times, bring peace to those in trying times. (We pray especially for . . .) Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great. Restore, renew, and enliven the ministry and work of this congregation. Help us to see your pur

pose clearly. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

We remember and give thanks for those who have joined you in eternal light. Let their lives of

faith shine in our hearts and guide our paths. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Into your hands, merciful God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast

love; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

*Sharing the Peace… Pastor with Congregational Response The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Offering… Received by the Ushers Offertory Hymn … “I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light ” … ELW Hymn #815

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*Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison *Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Merciful God, receive the sacrifice of our praise and thanksgiving and the offering of our

lives,

that following in the way of the cross, we may know the joy of the resurrection;

through Christ our Lord. Amen. *The Great Thanksgiving… Pastor with Congregational Responses The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

*Proper Preface… Pastor

It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord. You bid your people cleanse their hearts and prepare with joy for the paschal feast. Renew our zeal in faith and life, and bring us to the fullness of grace that belongs to the children of God. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: *Sanctus… “Holy, Holy, Holy…” … In Unison … ELW Page 207 *Eucharistic Prayer… Pastor

*The Lord’s Prayer… In Unison

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*Invitation to Communion… Pastor

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Return to God with all your heart.

Receive bread for the journey, drink for the desert.

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 … “You Are Mine ”...ELW Hymn # 581

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen.

*Post Communion Prayer….Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Compassionate God, you have fed us with the bread of heaven. Sustain us in our Lenten

pilgrimage: may our fasting be hunger for justice, our alms, a making of peace, and our

prayer, the song of grateful hearts; through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

*Blessing….Pastor with Congregational Response May God who has called us forth from the dust of the earth, and claimed us as children of the

light, strengthen you on your journey into life renewed. The Lord bless you and keep

you. The Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you

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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

Nash Menard

Nena Menard

Emma Miller

Cheryl Reese

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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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