Calvary Evangelical Lutheran

Church Of Dover PA Building On 500 Years of Lutheran Heritage

The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor www.calvarylutherandover.org 717-292-3891

July 23, 2017

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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 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost - July 23, 2017 God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

It is an age-old question: why is there evil in the world? In the parable of the wheat and the weeds Jesus suggests that both grow together until the harvest. With Paul, we long for the day that all creation will be set free from bondage and suffering. Having both weeds and wheat within us, we humbly place our hope

in the promises of God, and from the Lord’s table we go forth to bear the fruit of justice and mercy.

Commemorations for this week…

Birgitta of Sweden, renewer of the church, died 1373 Sunday, July 23, 2017 Birgitta mar r ied at age

thirteen and had four daughters. Widowed at age thirty-eight, she gave all that she owned to the poor, and founded a

community of monks and nuns led by a woman. Her work is continued today by the Society of St. Birgitta.

James, Apostle Tuesday, July 25, 2017 James and his brother John were the sons of Zebedee, fisher men

by trade before their call from Jesus. He was the first of the twelve apostles to be martyred, and his death is the only

one recorded in scripture (Acts 12:1-2).

Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750; Heinrich Schütz, died 1672; George Frederick Handel, died 1759;

musicians Friday, July 28, 2017 These three Ger man-born musicians have done much to enrich the life of the

church. Schütz was an early master who focused on settings of biblical texts. Bach wrote over 300 cantatas along

with works for organ and instrumental pieces, and has been called the "fifth evangelist" for the way he proclaimed

the gospel in music. Handel's great work, Messiah, is a setting of scriptural texts.

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany Saturday, July 29, 2017 Fr iends of Jesus, Mary and Mar tha are

remembered for the hospitality of their home that they offered him—Martha focused on serving their guest, and

Mary on listening to him. Their brother Lazarus was raised from the dead as a sign of the greater resurrection to

come.

Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, died 1030 Saturday, July 29, 2017 Considered the patron saint of Norway,

Olaf went from a life of piracy to becoming Christian and declaring himself king of Norway. He revised the laws

and tried to administer them fairly. Driven from Norway in a rebellion, he was killed in battle trying to regain his

kingdom. 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!

There is still time to register for Camp and the Church will pick up one half of the cost It is such a great experience for the kids and very generous of the Church to help with the cost. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience! Contact Don Dusich for details.

Social ministry will be collecting school supplies for New Hope until August 6. New Hope is in the greatest need of new backpacks, but also are accepting any school items. Please place your contribution in the box in the Narthex.

VBS was A M A Z I N G !!! … We thank you for your support in all ways and we so grateful for our volunteers ! The catch phrase for the week was “WOW GOD”...and we learned that he was truly present with us last week! The follow-up/evaluation meeting will be at 6:00 PM on Monday, August 7 in the Social Hall.

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News and Notes Sunday, 8:30 AM, Traditional Worship

Sunday School for All Ages will resume in Sept.

Sunday, 11:00 AM, Contemporary Worship

Music Rehearsals will resume in September

Sunday, July 23...Happy Birthday, Pastor John! 1Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 12:31-33, 44-52 Monday, July 24 Psalm 119:129-136, 1Kings 3:16-28, James 3:13-18 9:00 AM Calvary Quilters, Social Hall 6:30 PM Social Ministries, Narthex 7:00 PM Dover Alumni, Social Hall 7:00 PM Move It Monday, Youth Room Tuesday, July 25 Psalm 119:129-136, 1Kings 4:29-34, Ephesians 6:10-18 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, Social Hall 6:30 PM Fellowship Committee Meeting, Social Hall 6:30 PM Property Committee Wednesday, July 26 Psalm 119:129-136, Proverbs 1:1-7, 20-33 7:00 PM Wiggle It Wednesday July 30 Bulletin Printed Today Thursday, July 27 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Proverbs 20:1-5, Philippians 4:10-15 August 6th Bulletin Printed Today Friday, July 28 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Isaiah 51:17-23, Romans 9:6-13 Synod and Calvary Offices Closed Saturday, July 29 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Isaiah 44:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21 Sunday, July 30 Isaiah 55:1-5, Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21

Attendance: July 2 62 Traditional 30 Contemporary July 9 83 Traditional 49 Contemporary July 16 70 Traditional 58 Contemporary July 23 Traditional Contemporary July 30 Traditional Contemporary

Parents With Infants/Toddlers: If 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.

Outreach Projects: Covered Heads/Happy Hearts!!! Please donate all sizes of hats for the Rescue Mis-sion. Thank you! Marcia Feehan Attention Puzzle Fans...Enjoy putting together puz-

zles? Want to try a puzzle exchange? If you want to

join in, grab a puzzle or two and bring them to Room #8

in church and see what’s there. This is going to be on

the honor system (no sign in or out). Anyone with extra

puzzles they care to donate to exchange, bring them in

and place on marked shelves. Any questions, contact

Dave Quickel. Thank you and happy puzzling!

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. Donations can be debited automatically from either a checking or savings account. Questions may be directed to Janice Oaster. 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! Bulletins for July 30 will be printed on July 26, and bulletins for August 6 will be printed on July 27. Any announcements you may have that are not in the bulle-tin should be handwritten and given to the Pastor for verbal announcement on the appropriate Sunday. Please look over our prayer list found on Page 5 of this bulletin...we hope that the prayers of many have eased the pain of those we pray for...if you see someone’s name who is no longer of need to be on the list, please

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8:30

July 23

11:00

July 23

Worship

Volunteer: 8:30

July 30

11:00

July 30

Steph Hake Caitlyn Laird Acolyte Willow Smith Nash Menard

Wes & Ann Bridge Trena Hall Altar Guild Linda Alley Becky Snelbecker

Cheryl & Alan

Reigart

Christine Harlacher

Need One Volunteer

Greeters Carol & Bob Webb Ludwig Kardos

Need One

Brian Alley Joe Compton Lay Reader Bobbi Gorman Alyssa Girouard

Pat Gentzler

Karena Strain

Need One Volunteer

Jason Gross

Janice Oaster

Offering Tellers Don Dusich

Noah Dusich

Bob Snelbecker

Deb Harlacher

Janice Oaster

Pat Gentzler

Bobbi Gorman

LeeAnn Marsden

Need One Volunteer

Jackie Busser

Ludwig Kardos

Dodie Menard

Christine Harlacher

Ushers Alan Reigart

Cheryl Reigart

Lindsey Markle

Karena Strain

Caitlyn Laird

Kenny Laird

Abby Miller

Heather Callaghan

Janine Paff Ludwig Kardos Worship Assistant Jason Gross Heather Callaghan

July 23 Worship Volunteer: July 30

Karen Latshaw Bulletin Folder Christine Harlacher

The Markle Families Coffee Fellowship Keith & Sherry Rodgers

Zina Compton Communion

Elements Sandy Dehoff

Shirley & Wayne

Crone

Gift Card Table The Melhorn Family

July 70+ Birthdays

6 Althea Crone

13 Mary Bair

27 Bud Klunk

28 Gerald Markle

July Anniversaries

7 Mike & Jackie Busser

16 Eric & Lauren Naylor

28 Ben & Karen Myers

The SPECIAL OFFERING for JULY will benefit CAMP NAWAKWA

Altar Flower Sponsors

July 23—In Celebration of Pastor John’s Birthday by a Friend

July 30—In Memory of Ronald Oaster by Janice Oaster and Family

Bulletin Sponsors

July 23—In Memory of Loved Ones by Jackie & Mike Busser

New Hope News… toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, body soap, tooth-paste, deodorant, dish detergent, cleaning supplies, size 4&5 diapers, baby wipes….complete list on bulletin board! Just put items in the shop-ping cart in our hall way! We thank Bob White for being our New Hope Representative and for taking the basket items to the food bank!

Social Ministries

is asking for donations of

school items and

backpacks for

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Our Church Family: Jan & Pastor Ambrose

Kim Anderson

Mary & Dick Bair

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

Bob Fickes

The Family of

Kenny Gentzler

Grace Goodwin§

Bobbi Gorman

Carl Gross

Nancy Little

Gloria Markle

Don Marsden

Janice Oaster

Cheryl Reese

John & Pat Rodgers

Owen Ryan

Donna Senft§

Ruth Smeltzer

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

Sandy Bear

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

Rita Erney

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

Laura Little Livingston

Brooklyn Loucks

Thomas Luchka

Travis Luchka

Mary Kessler

Pat Mc Evoy

Bernard Marine

Michael Martin

Dave Meiler

Donald Miller

Dulcie Mishkin

Nancy Moser

Harold Mummert

Helen Nogel

Pastor Amy Northridge

The Oaster Family

Susan Paup

Gabriel Plymire

David Pottle

Barbara Poulin

Kandis T. Prato

Kevin T. Prato

Susan Reich

John Rockafello

Dean Saylor

Taiven Schopf

Kim Shelley

Kathy Shoff

Mary Jo Simmons

Lee Snelbecker

Bill Stamm

Pastor Kathy Swords

Cindy Syvertson

Kathy Tolbert

Brad Trimmer

Grace Trimmer§

Michelle Weber

Dorothy Wolk

New Hope Ministries

Military:

SSGMichelle Bourgeois

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.

requests for our Friends...

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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:

Beverage Can Tabs-for the Ronald McDonald House

Watch for the CANDY DISPENSER to appear in the hall-

way...it is on loan for us to use as a fund raiser for the National Youth Gather-

ing...every quarter helps!

Students in need of VOLUNTEER HOURS…

please check in with Aaron or Diane!

A lot of our Youth Group Members worked at VBS this week and we are very grateful they were able to do that!

Thanks to God and to our Calvary Family

& Friends 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.

Please sign the red attendance books as they come to you and pass them on. *Designates please stand if you are able.

Greeting, Announcements & Sharing of Joys & Concerns … Pastor

*Confession and Forgiveness… Pastor and Congregation Let us confess our sins in the presence of God. Most merciful God,

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in

steadfast love. Amen.

Trusting God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one

another. Eternal God our creator, in you we live and move and have our being.

Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all our offenses,

and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires. By your grace draw us

near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s

love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us. In the mercy

of almighty God, Christ died for us while we still were sinners; and for his sake, God

☩ forgives you all your sins. Amen.

*Gathering Hymn … “Beautiful Savior” ... ELW Hymn # 838

*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 147 *Prayer of the Day...Pastor with Congregational Response

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Let us pray… Faithful God, most merciful judge, you care for your children with firmness and

compassion. By your Spirit nurture us who live in your kingdom, that we may be rooted

in the way of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Special Music…“Shall We Gather At The River”...by Robert Lowry...Jenni Melhorn, Flute

First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Isaiah 44:6-8

A reading from Isaiah.

God claims the right to sole rule, because God announces things that actually do happen, while supposed divine

opponents remain silent. God is Israel’s redeemer, that is, the best brother or sister they ever had.

6Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: I am the first

and I am the last;besides me there is no god. 7Who is like me? Let them proclaim it, let them

declare and set it forth before me. Who has announced from of old the things to come? Let

them tell us what is yet to be. 8Do not fear, or be afraid; have I not told you from of old and

declared it? You are my witnesses! Is there any god besides me?

There is no other rock; I know not one.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm … Lay Reader with Congregational Responses … Psalm 86:11-17

RE: Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth.

11Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk | in your truth;

give me an undivided heart to re- | vere your name.

12I will thank you, O Lord my God, with | all my heart,

and glorify your name for- | evermore. R 13For great is your | love toward me;

you have delivered me from the | pit of death.

14The arrogant rise up against me, O God, and a band of violent people | seeks my life;

they have not set you be- | fore their eyes. 15But you, O Lord, are gracious and full | of compassion,

slow to anger, and full of kind- | ness and truth.

16Turn to me and have mer- | cy on me;

give your strength to your servant, and save the child | of your handmaid. 17Show me a sign of your favor, so that those who hate me may see it and be | put to

shame;

because you, Lord, have helped me and com- | forted me. R

Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Romans 8:12-25

A reading from Romans.

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For Paul, true spirituality means that we experience the reality of the Spirit, which enables us to pray

as God’s children, keeps us in solidarity with creation, and gives us unseen hope that God will liberate us

and creation from bondage to death and decay.

12So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—13for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the

deeds of the body, you will live. 14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit

of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit

that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with

Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.

18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory

about to be revealed to us. 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the

children of God; 20for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of

the one who subjected it, in hope 21that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to

decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22We know that the whole

creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 23and not only the creation, but we our-

selves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the re-

demption of our bodies. 24For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For

who hopes for what is seen? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with pa-

tience.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Acclamation … “Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go? … ELW Page 151

*The Gospel … Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.

Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus tells a parable about the co-existence of good and evil in this world. God’s judgment will remove

all evildoers and causes of sin, but not until the end of human history.

24[Jesus] put before [the crowds] another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to

someone who sowed good seed in his field;25but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came

and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. 26So when the plants came up and bore

grain, then the weeds appeared as well. 27And the slaves of the householder came and said to

him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come

from?’ 28He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The slaves said to him, ‘Then do you want us

to go and gather them?’ 29But he replied, ‘No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the

wheat along with them. 30Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I

will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather

the wheat into my barn.’ ”

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36Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying,

“Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” 37He answered, “The one who sows the

good seed is the Son of Man; 38the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the

kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, 39and the enemy who sowed them is the

devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. 40Just as the weeds are col-

lected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41The Son of Man will send his

angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, 42and they

will throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears

listen!”

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 … “Praise And Thanksgiving”… ELW Hymn #689

Sermon … Pastor

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

*The Prayers … Worship Assistant, Congregation Responses, Pastor

Called together in the Spirit’s embrace, let us pray for the mending of God’s world.

Enliven your church with love for your world, O God. Give undivided hearts to Christians from

Africa and the Americas, Asia and Europe. Make us one in faithful witness to your will.

Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer. Renew the life of this earth, O God, even as it groans because of misuse and decay. Cultivate in

us an eager longing for a healthy and life-giving earth. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer. Bridge the chasms that divide the nations, O God. Inspire a reconciling vision among the

world’s leaders, and bring together people of differing commitments for the sake of the

world’s most vulnerable people. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer. Embrace those who suffer, O God. Give peace to all who are near death, hope to those who are

depressed, shelter to the homeless, and healing to the sick (especially). Lord, in your

mercy,

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hear our prayer. Embolden our witness to your love, O God. Send us out into the world with courageous hearts,

persistence, and holy wisdom. Inspire us to tend to and delight in our children’s faith.

Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer. Raise up your saints, O God. Inspire us by the lives of all reformers and renewers of your

church (especially Birgitta of Sweden). Receive our thanks for the saints among us who

have recently died (especially). Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

All these things, and whatever else you see that we need, we entrust to your care 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 … “ Jesus Loves Me” … Hymn #595 *Offertory… “Let The Vineyards…” ELW Service Music Page # 184 … In Unison *Offertory Prayer… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response Let is pray...Merciful God, you open wide your hand and satisfy the need of every living thing.

You have set this feast before us. Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to

embrace it. Open our lives to live it. We pray this 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, who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise

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your name and join their unending hymn: *Sanctus… “Holy, Holy, Holy…” … In Unison … ELW Page 153

*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

Come let us eat, for now the feast is spread. Our Lord’s body let us take together.

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.

Lamb Of God … “Lamb of God…” … ELW Page 154

Communion Hymn … “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” … ELW Hymn # 733

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 Jesus Christ, host of this meal, you have given us not only this bread and cup, but your very

self, that we may feast on your great love. Filled again by these signs of your grace,

may we hunger for your reign of justice, may we thirst for your way of peace, for you

are Lord forevermore.

Amen.

*Blessing….Pastor with Congregational Response May God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine, grant

you the gifts of faith and hope. Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless

you now and forever.

Amen.

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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

Jenni Melhorn: 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

Eleanor Callaghan

Zina Compton

Claudia Evans

Mary Jung

Caitlyn Laird

Nash Menard

Nena Menard

Emma Miller

Cheryl Reese

Becky Snelbecker

Ann Wagman

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

Our Choirs are on

summer break and

will return to

rehearsals in

September.

Crossroads will

still perform at the

11:00 service but

will also resume

rehearsals in

September.

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Welcome, Sharing of Joys and Concerns … Pastor

*Pre-Service Music… “Trading My Sorrows”

*Gathering Song … Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation

“Big House”

*Gathering … Pastor with Congregational Responses

Leader: Our God is the Creator and Judge of all creation.

People: We praise God’s name and sing of God’s glory. Leader: God alone is able to judge the world with equity.

People: It is God’s world. We should not judge what is not ours. Leader: Jesus spread the good news of God’s forgiveness.

People: We are his disciples, and we will share the good news.

*Prayer For The Day… Pastor with Congregational Response

Let us pray…O God who is Creator and Judge of all creation: Grant us the wisdom to not sit in

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.

I don't know where you lay your head

Or where you call your home

I don't know where you eat your meals

Or where you talk on the phone

I don't know if you got a cook

A butler or a maid

I don't know if you got a yard

With a hammock in the shade

I don't know if you got some shelter

Say a place to hide

I don't know if you live with friends

In whom you can confide

I don't know if you got a family

Say a mom or dad

I don't know if you feel love at all

But I bet you wish you had

Come and go with me

To my Father's house

Come and go with me

To my Father's house

It's a big big house

With lots and lots a room

A big big table

With lots and lots of food

A big big yard

Where we can play football

A big big house

Its my Father's house

Ibidibidee bop bop bow whew! yeah!

All I know is a big ole house

With rooms for everyone

All I know is lots a land

Where we can play and run

All I know is you need love

And I've got a family

All I know is you’re all alone

So why not come with me?

Come and go with me

To my Father's house

Come and go with me

To my Father's house

It's a big big house

With lots and lots a room

A big big table

With lots and lots of food

A big big yard

Where we can play football

A big big house

Its my Father's house

It's a big big house

With lots and lots a room

A big big table

With lots and lots of food

A big big yard

Where we can play football

A big big house

Its my Father's house

Come and go with me

To my Father's house

Come and go with me

To my Father's house

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judgment on others but to allow you and your grace to deal with them; through Jesus

Christ our Savior. Amen.

*Confession and Absolution … Pastor with Congregation

Leader: Let us confess to God and before one another our sins, and especially our quickness to judge

others.

People: We confess to you, O God, and before one another that we have sinned. Jesus taught us

not to judge, not to condemn others, and yet we do it all the time. We quote scripture or the

teachings of our church to justify that we are right, but we have usurped your job. You alone

are the judge of your children. Lead us so that in wisdom we may do what is right and not de-

stroy. Amen.

Leader: God is the judge of all creation and offers us forgiveness and life even when we don’t de-

serve them. Receive God’s grace and live as God’s gracious children.

First Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response Isaiah 44:6-8 A reading from Isaiah.

God claims the right to sole rule, because God announces things that actually do happen, while supposed divine

opponents remain silent. God is Israel’s redeemer, that is, the best brother or sister they ever had.

6Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: I am the first

and I am the last;besides me there is no god. 7Who is like me? Let them proclaim it, let them

declare and set it forth before me. Who has announced from of old the things to come? Let

them tell us what is yet to be. 8Do not fear, or be afraid; have I not told you from of old and

declared it? You are my witnesses! Is there any god besides me?

There is no other rock; I know not one.

Looking out, it’s a great big world.

Where do I go? How do I fit in?

Gotta keep this one thing on my mind:

Maker of all the universe is on my side.

And if God is for me, who can be, who can be

against me?

God is for me, who can be, who can be against me?

He is my strength; He is my friend forever.

God is for me, who can be, who can be against me?

Looking out, it’s a great big world.

Where do I go? How do I fit in?

Gotta keep this one thing on my mind:

Maker of all the universe is on my side.

And if God is for me, who can be, who can be

against me?

God is for me, who can be, who can be against me?

He is my strength; He is my friend forever.

God is for me, who can be, who can be against me?

When I just don’t understand, God is for me.

When life doesn’t go the way I planned, God is for

me.

When I just don’t understand, God is for me.

When life doesn’t go the way I planned, God is for

me.

And if God is for me, who can be, who can be

against me?

God is for me, who can be, who can be against me?

He is my strength; He is my friend forever.

God is for me, who can be, who can be against me?

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The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Special Music…Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation

“God Is For Me” … VBS 2017

Second Reading … Lay Reader with Congregational Response

Romans 8:12-25

A reading from Romans.

For Paul, true spirituality means that we experience the reality of the Spirit, which enables us to pray

as God’s children, keeps us in solidarity with creation, and gives us unseen hope that God will liberate us

and creation from bondage to death and decay.

12So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—13for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the

deeds of the body, you will live. 14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit

of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit

that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with

Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.

18I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory

about to be revealed to us. 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the

children of God; 20for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of

the one who subjected it, in hope 21that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to

decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22We know that the whole

creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 23and not only the creation, but we

ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the

redemption of our bodies. 24For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For

who hopes for what is seen? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with

patience.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

*Alleluia Verse … In Unison … “Ancient Words” by Lynn Deshazo

Ancient words, ever true.

Changing me and changing you;

We have come with open hearts,

O, let the ancient words impart.

*The Gospel … Pastor with Congregational Response Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

The holy gospel according to St. Matthew.

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Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus tells a parable about the co-existence of good and evil in this world. God’s judgment will remove

all evildoers and causes of sin, but not until the end of human history.

24[Jesus] put before [the crowds] another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to

someone who sowed good seed in his field;25but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came

and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. 26So when the plants came up and bore

grain, then the weeds appeared as well. 27And the slaves of the householder came and said to

him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come

from?’ 28He answered, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The slaves said to him, ‘Then do you want us

to go and gather them?’ 29But he replied, ‘No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the

wheat along with them. 30Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I

will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the

wheat into my barn.’ ”

36Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples approached him, saying,

“Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” 37He answered, “The one who sows the

good seed is the Son of Man; 38the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the

kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one, 39and the enemy who sowed them is the dev-

il; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. 40Just as the weeds are collected

and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41The Son of Man will send his angels,

and they will collect out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, 42and they will throw

them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43Then the right-

eous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!”

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.

Sermon

*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 Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the

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

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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!

Forever God is with us,

*Prayers … Pastor

*Sharing Of The Peace … Pastor with Congregational Response

The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

Offering … Ushers will receive our gifts

Offering Music … Projected on screen... Crossroads with Congregation

“Shine, Jesus, Shine”

*Offertory Response… In Unison…“Forever” … by Chris Tomlin

*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.

Refrain)

Shine, Jesus, shine,

Fill this land with the

Father’s glory;

Blaze, Jesus, blaze,

Set our hearts on fire.

Flow, river, flow,

Flood the nation’s with love

and mercy;

Send forth your word, Lord,

And let there be light!

Lord, the light of your love

is shining,

In the midst of the darkness,

shining;

Jesus, light of the world,

shine upon us,

Set us free by the truth you

now bring us.

Shine on me, shine on me;

(Refrain)

As we gaze on your kingly

brightness,

So our faces display your

likeness,

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*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 for-

give 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… “Indescribable”

*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

*Prayer After Communion… Worship Assistant with Congregational Response

Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ's resurrection you send light to conquer darkness,

water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as

witnesses to your Son's resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world,

through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

*Prayer… Pastor with Congregational Response

The God of life, who raised Jesus from the dead, who sends forth the Spirit to renew the face

of the earth, be merciful to you and + bless you, now and forever. Amen.

He’s got the whole world, In His hands.

He’s got the whole world, In His hands.

He’s got the whole world, In His hands.

He’s got the little bitty baby, In His hands.

He’s got the little bitty baby, In His hands.

He’s got the little bitty baby, In His hands.

He’s got the whole world, In His hands

He’s got you and me brother, In His hands,

He’s got you and me brother, In His hands,

He’s got you and me brother, In His hands,

He’s got the whole world, In His hands

He’s got everybody here, In His hands,

He’s got everybody here, In His hands,

He’s got everybody here, In His hands,

He’s got the whole world, In His hands.

He’s got the whole world, In His hands.

He’s got the whole world, In His hands.

He’s got the whole world, In His hands.

He’s got the whole world, In

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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 Conductor: 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