Trinity Lutheran Church

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ since W. Penn Street, Bedford, PA Phone: (814) Website: Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 8 am-noon & 1-3:30 pm For Emergency Contact after Office Hours: Pr Weinhold (410) Pr Short (814) The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, February 17, 2019 Eucharists at 8:30 and 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Forum at 9:45 am ~ Today s Hymns ~ Gathering Hymn: #769 If You But Trust in God to Guide You Communion Hymns: #696 Jesus Calls Us; o er the Tumult #479 We Come to the Hungry Feast #806 O God, My Faithful God Sending Hymn: #715 Christ, Be Our Light ~ Today s Collect ~ P: Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen.

2 ~ Today s Readings ~ The First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10 L: A Reading from Jeremiah. Thus says the Lord: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the Lord. They shall be like a shrub in the desert and shall not see when relief comes. They shall live in the parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land. Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse who can understand it? I the Lord test the mind and search the heart, to give to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their doings. L: The Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God. Psalmody: Psalm 1 Please join in singing the congregational refrain: Cantor: Happy indeed are those who follow not the counsel of the wicked, nor linger in the way of sinners now sit in the company of scorners, but whose delight is the law of the Lord and who ponder God s law day and night. Refrain. Cantor: They are like a tree that is planted beside the flowering waters, that yields its fruit in due season and whose leaves shall never fade; and all that they do shall prosper. Not so are the wicked, not so! Refrain. Cantor: For they, like winnowed chaff, shall be driven away by the wind. For the Lord guards the way of the just but the way of the wicked leads to doom. Refrain. The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 L: A Reading from 1 Corinthians. Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; and if Christ has not been

3 raised, then our proclamation has been in vain and your faith has been in vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified of God that he raised Christ -- whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised. If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ have perished. If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. The Gospel Acclamation Please rise and join in singing the Gospel Acclamation s Refrain: Cantor: Rejoice and leap for joy, for your reward is great in heaven. Refrain. Holy Gospel: Luke 6:17-26 D: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 6 th Chapter C: Glory to you, O Lord. He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. And all in the crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out from him and healed all of them. Then he looked up at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. "But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you will be

4 hungry. Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets." D: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. ~ Today s Prayers & Intercessions ~ We pray for the Church: that as we gather around and share the Word and Sacraments, our lives may be renewed and a spirit of love may be rekindled within us. Lord, in your mercy We pray for growth in faith: that we may be dawn more deeply into God s way, and live as agents of grace and hope with one another. Lord you re your mercy We pray for a spirit of gracious stewardship and the vision to manage our gifts and resources well: that what the Lord has given us in abundance, may overflow as charity and blessings to others. Lord, in your mercy We pray for a discerning mind: that we may see beyond the illusions of blinding wealth, and recognize the true fulfillment of our hungers and desires that can be found only in God. Lord, in your mercy For all who are persecuted or suffering for their faith: that they may have strength to bear the burdens of the day and witness, with grace, to the hope and life which is given by God. Lord, in your mercy We pray for an end to violence and the exploitation of the poor: that God will raise them up, lead others to appreciate and value their human dignity, and guide them to new ways to use their skills and support their families. Lord, in your mercy We pray for the leaders of nations: that God will give them insight into the issues that challenge our society, set them on a course to govern with justice, and inspire them to work for the common good. Lord, in your mercy We pray for the sick, for those recovering from surgery, and all who long for wholeness and health, especially : that the Sprit s abundant gifts of healing, strength, and patience might be theirs. Lord, in your mercy We pray for refugees and those who seek peace for themselves and their families: that God will lead them to places of safety and inspire others to receive them with compassion and respect. Lord, in your mercy For all who have died to this life, especially we remember : that they may rest from their labors in the eternal light of God s presence. May those who know the sadness of grief be renewed by the hope of the resurrection and the compassionate deeds of friends. Lord in your mercy

5 For the Saints of the Church, and their witness to the Faith, especially St Simeon, Bishop and Martyr, St Paul, and all the Apostles, that inspired by their devotion to Christ, we might join them at the Lamb s great feast of life. Lord, in your mercy ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Today s Special Music ~ For Where God Is, There Is Love (Douglas Wagner) Anthem Choir When Love Was Born Jennifer Bailey ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To The Glory of God The Flowers are sponsored by Janelle Lowe to the Glory of God. The Faith & Fun snacks are sponsored by Tom & Joy Davidson. Parishioners and friends are invited to sponsor: Altar Flowers (Single Vase: $30 / 2 Vases: $45) Lutheran Missionaries to Japan ($25) ~ Bulletins ($25) Faith and Fun Snacks ($20) ~ Sanctuary Lamp ($5). Please see the registration sheets in Trinity Hall. Sunday Morning Fellowship & Refreshments Every Sunday, following the 8:30 am Liturgy. Please Join Us in Trinity Hall! Today s Host: The Vent Family Please Sign Up in Trinity Hall to serve as a host for an upcoming Sunday!

6 Parish Announcements ~ Sunday, February 17, 2018 ~ This Week Sunday (17) THE 6 th SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 8:30 am ~ Holy Eucharist 9:45 am ~ Sunday School & Adult Forum 11:00 am ~ Holy Eucharist 5:00 pm ~ Youth Chicken Parmesan Fundraiser Monday (18) Audit Team Meeting: 5:30 pm Tuesday (19) Free Community Dinner: 5:30 pm (St. John s UCC serving) Wednesday (20) Eucharist at Colonial Courtyard: 11:00 am Faith & Fun ~ After-School Ministry: 3:15-4:30 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal: 6:00 pm Vespers: 7:00 pm Anthem Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Next Week Sunday (24) THE 7 th SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 8:30 am ~ Holy Eucharist 9:45 am ~ Sunday School & Adult Forum 11:00 am ~ Holy Eucharist Monday (25) Church Council Meeting: 6:00 pm Tuesday (26) Free Community Dinner: 5:30 pm (St. Thomas serving) Wednesday (27) Faith & Fun ~ After-School Ministry: 3:15-4:30 pm 250 th Anniversary Planning Team Meeting: 6:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal: 6:00 pm Vespers: 7:00 pm Anthem Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Thursday (28) Chicks with Sticks: 6:30 pm Saturday (2) Young Adults Bowling: 4:00 pm at Bedford Elk s Youth Chicken Parmesan Benefit Dinner ~ 5:00 pm Tonight! If you purchased a ticket to The Youth Ministry Chicken Parmesan Dinner, please remember that we re serving, one sitting, at 5:00 pm tonight in the Social Room. Take-out orders can be picked up at 5:30 pm.

7 ~ Worship & Music Ministries ~ Choir Rehearsals Wednesday Evenings Bell Choir at 6:00 pm Anthem Choir at 7:30 pm Parishioners and friends are invited to join in the fellowship of one (or both) of our choirs. Please see Terry or Susan if you have any questions or would like to join us! Vespers Wednesday Evenings; 7:00 pm We gather to sing Vespers (aka Evening Prayer ), a contemplative service of readings, prayers, and ancient canticles. Please see Pr Weinhold or Pr Short with any questions. The Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Sunday, March 3; Eucharists at 8:30 and 11:00 am Welcoming The Rev. Bill DeHass We re looking forward to this Feast Day, and to welcoming The Rev. Bill DeHass to Trinity as part of our ongoing 250 th Anniversary Year celebrations. Pr DeHass was our Parish Vicar and then Associate Pastor from A special reception is planned at 9:45 am in Trinity Hall to visit with Pr DeHass. Please pass the word, and plan to join us! Ash Wednesday ~ Solemn Confession & The Imposition of Ashes Wednesday, March 6 ~ 7:30 am / 4:30 pm / 7:00 pm As the Church begins her annual Lenten Fast, we gather for Solemn Confession & the Imposition of Ashes. Parishioners and friends are invited to gather at 7:30 am (as the day begins), at 4:30 pm (at the conclusion of Faith & Fun Club), or in the evening, at 7:00 pm. All gatherings will be held in the Nave. This is a most-solemn rite which invites devout, soul-searching, contemplation. Lent is a time of reflection and repentance in which we hear the call to conform our lives, more fully, to the call of the Gospel, and to be a people who seek to know and follow the Lord s way of life, marked by compassion and love, more faithfully. We are encouraged to pray more intentionally, to fast with conviction, and to minister to the needs of the poor with greater patience and generosity. Through these Lenten Disciplines, we prepare to celebrate the Great Easter Joys which will soon, after 40 days, be ours! Please see Pr Short or Pr Weinhold with any questions.

8 All-Parish Lent Day ~ Please Join Us for A Special Gathering! Sunday, March 10; 9:45 am Parishioners and friends of all ages are invited to gather in Trinity Hall on this First Sunday in Lent to share in our annual All-Parish Lent Day. We ll begin with a lite breakfast buffet, and (for families with kids) work on a special craft. Lenten Luncheons ~ Weekly Ecumenical Gatherings Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (Noon), Beginning March 13 Hosted by The Bedford Presbyterian Church Our Ecumenical Community, hosted by the Bedford Presbyterian Church, will gather each Wednesday during Lent for fellowship, a lite meal, and corporate devotions. This year, our weekly themes are Repenting, Restoration, Renewal, Rededicating, Representing, and Resolved. Alice Corle is coordinating a team of Trinity Parishioners to serve the meal on Wednesday, March 13. A sign-up sheet is in Trinity Hall for 1) volunteers to help serve the meal and 2) for dessert (cake) donations. Please contact Alice with any questions. Stations of the Cross ~ Lenten Devotions on the Passion of our Lord Wednesday Evenings of Lent, 7:00 pm (Beginning March 13) On Wednesday evenings, we ll gather at 7:00 pm each week, beginning March 13, to pray the traditional Stations of the Cross, a liturgy of readings and prayers which invite us to meditate on the passion and crucifixion of our Lord. Our new Stations plaques, which were added as part of the Altar/Nave Renovation, will guide our weekly readings and prayers. This is a rather contemplative rite which is quite moving, given its solemn character, which directs our hearts and minds toward the depth of Christ s passion. Please join us, and make Stations a part of your Lenten devotions. Children & Youth Ministries ~ Sunday School ~ Sunday Mornings ~ 9:45 am Faith Formation with our Children & Youth Preschoolers through Sr High Youth ~ There s a class for you! Come learn the stories of our Faith, celebrate God s love for us and his whole creation, and create lasting friendships with fellow-christians! See Liz Miller about enrolling your child and helping out in some way!

9 Faith & Fun ~ Afterschool Ministry w/ Children in Grades K-5 Wednesdays; 3:30-4:30 pm We have a great time as we share stories of the Faith, games, crafts, and snacks with our kids! Enrollment is nearing 50 kids this year! Transportation is provided from the Bedford and Chestnut Ridge Schools. Parents arrive for pick-up, at Trinity, at 4:30 pm. Snack Sponsors ($20/week, please), are always welcome. Please sign up in Trinity Hall. Want to Join the Excitement and Help with Faith and Fun? We could use a few extra hands! Please contact Liz Miller or Pastor David. Youth Group Sunday March 3, 2019; 2:00-3:45pm Our Youth will be gathering together for a wild afternoon. We will play some fiercely competitive games, enjoy some great refreshments, have some good discussions, and help some of our neighbors through Kiva. Please be sure to sign up in Trinity Hall. High School Hangout Tuesday, March 12, 2019; 6:00-8:00pm All Senior High Youth are invited to gather in the Parish House for a relaxed evening together. We will eat some food, play some casual games, and enjoy some discussion. It will be a mellow evening with one another and it will be great. Make sure to sign up in Trinity Hall. ~ Adult & All-Parish Ministries ~ Adult Forum ~ Celebrating The Witness of Trinity Sunday Mornings, 9:45 am through February 24 Parishioners and friends are reviewing the rich and interesting history of Trinity, as detailed in the newly-published 250 th Anniversary History of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bedford. Copies are available ($10/each) in Trinity Hall on Sundays and in the Church Office during the week. Please join us! Contact Pr Weinhold or Pr Short with any questions. Young Adults Bowling at the Elks Saturday, March 2, 2019; 4:00-6:00pm Our young families are getting together for a casual afternoon at the Elks. We will enjoy some competitive bowling while enjoying some food and drink with the good company of each other. We will split the cost of the lanes ($12.50/lane/hour shoes included) Please bring along something (food) to share. It will be a great afternoon together. Please sign up in Trinity Hall.

10 Chicks w/ Sticks ~ Knitting & Crocheting Fellowship Ministry Thursday, February 28; 6:30 pm If you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting, whether you are a novice or an expert, you are invited to join us. Please see Mary Ann Martz for more information or with any questions. We gather in the Parish House. Trinity Book Club Tuesday, March 5; 1:30 pm The Trinity Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 pm, in the Parish House. We ll discuss He s Always Been My Son, by Janna Barkin. Contact Pat Macchiarolo with any questions at (814) Fastnacht XXI ~ Pancake Dinner & Trivia Night Tuesday, March 5; 6:30 pm Please don t arrive too early as we need some time to clean-up and re-set following the 5:30 Free Community Dinner. Our Church Council will be serving up Pancakes and Sausage at our 21 st annual All-Parish Fastnacht Celebration (the evening before Ash Wednesday). After our meal, we ll enjoy a few spirited rounds of Trinity Team Trivia, led by Rick Smith, complete with healthy competition and amazing prizes for the winners. A sign-up sheet is in Trinity Hall. Women of Trinity - Women s Winter Retreat Saturday, March 9; 8:30 am 3:00 pm The Women of Trinity winter retreat is set for Saturday, March 9 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. This is a day set aside for women to relax, to enjoy fellowship, and to learn together. Janet McKelvey, Linda McElroy s sister and the workshop leader who has met with us for several past retreats, will lead us. We will meet at the Bedford Springs at 8:30 am for a continental breakfast. The full day includes breakfast, a morning session, a plated lunch and an afternoon session ending at 3:00 pm. Cost is $60 per person and can be paid to Stacy in the church office. Registration is due by Monday, March 3. Adult Mid-Week Bible Study ~ Romans! Beginning Wednesday, March 13; 6:00 pm St Paul s Letter to the Romans is considered the Apostle s major work and is given a place of prominence among the New Testament Epistles. Through history, Romans has had significant influence on the likes of St Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley, and others. Our 2019 Spring 10-week study, led by Pr Weinhold and Pr Short, will begin Wednesday, March 13; 6:00 pm, in Trinity Hall, immediately preceding our mid-weekend Lenten Devotions (Stations of the Cross) and through the weeks following Easter. Please bring a Bible, invite a friend, and sign-up in Trinity Hall.

11 Adult Night Out Fellowship Gathering Tuesday, March 26; 6:00 pm For something a little different, we ll gather in the Parish House and enjoy an evening together on site! Roast Beef and Turkey Sliders will be provided. Please bring along your favorite sides and beverage(s) of choice to share. Maybe we ll engage in a competitive round of Pictionary or another game, for fun. Sign up in Trinity Hall and see Pr Short with any questions. We hope you ll join us! ~ Outreach Ministries ~ ELCA s World Hunger Appeal February s Special Ministry Highlight and Appeal Through the month of February, we re gathering financial gifts which we ll share with the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, a ministry of the Church which provides food and support to hungry people. This ministry of the Church is regularly recognized as one of the best charitable organizations, directing 100% of the donations it receives to providing food to benefit the poor. Please share your gift for this Ministry by using a special envelope. If you enclose a check, please make it payable to Trinity Lutheran Church, and note World Hunger on the memo line. Free Community Dinner ~ Ecumenical Ministry Trinity s next night to serve is Tuesday, March 5 ( Fastnacht ), which will be served by our Church Council! Trinity hosts and coordinates the Free Community Dinner ministry which has been serving warm and nutritious meals to neighbors of our community every week since September 2009! Thanks for all the support which so many parishioners and friends continue to share with this ministry! ~ Other Notes ~ Check out the Baptism, Confirmation & Wedding Photos in Trinity Hall! Parishioners and friends are invited to share Baptismal pictures (January/February), Confirmation pictures (March/April), and Wedding pictures (May/June), as part of our 25 th Anniversary Year celebrations. If you have pictures which you would like to add to the display (copies please, which you don t want returned), please bring your photos to the collection box in Trinity Hall. Please see Dorothy Vensel or Donna Zubak with any questions.

12 God s Holy Church Triumphant A Choral & Orchestral Work, Celebrating Trinity s 250 th Anniversary Sunday, May 5; 3:00 pm Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and plan to join us for what will be a wonderful and exciting afternoon of music at Trinity! A 30+ voice choir, accompanied by an orchestra, will perform this special commissioned work, composed by (our own) Terry Osman. Singers Welcome! ~ There will be a variety of rehearsal opportunities, in addition to our regular Wednesday evenings, to enable and welcome friends and guests to be a part of this special choir and to be included in this once-in-a lifetime musical event of praise and thanksgiving. The first special rehearsal is set for Monday, March 25; 6:30-8:30 pm. If you would like to sing, and have any questions about rehearsal opportunities, please see Susan, Terry, Liz, or Pr Short. Upcoming 250 th Anniversary Special Dates & Guests Sunday, March 3 ~ 250 th Anniversary Year Feast of The Transfiguration of our Lord. We ll welcome The Rev. Bill DeHass, former Parish Vicar and Associate Pastor ( ) back to Trinity for the morning as our guest preacher. A special Fellowship Time will be hosted at 9:45 am. Sunday, April 21 ~ 250 th Anniversary Year Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord. Easter Liturgies and Parish Breakfast & Egg Hunt. Pr Steve Lynn, our parish vicar from 1980, who recently retired as Sr Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, State College, PA, will be our guest preacher for the morning s liturgies. Sunday Afternoon, May 5 ~ God s Holy Church Triumphant, a commissioned Choral & Orchestral Work, composed by Terry Osman, performed at Trinity. Sunday, June 16 ~ The 250 th Anniversary Year Feast of The Holy Trinity. 8:30 am ~ One morning liturgy this day, concluding with the interment of the 250 th Anniversary Time Capsule. 2:00 pm ~ Festival Liturgy Celebration at 2:00 pm, with Guest Preacher Bp Matthew Riegel (former Parish Vicar), followed by Dinner & Dancing at the Elks. 250 th Anniversary Photo Directories Are In! If you were photographed for the directory and haven t yet picked-up your free copy, please contact Stacy, in the Church Office. There s also a (free) Mobile Directory available, which can be found by following the QR Code (to the right) or the web address noted below. Once the link loads, simply enter in the access code and you will be in. Access Code: 250 th

13 250 th Anniversary Altar & Nave Renovation Project Thank you for your generous and on-going gifts! $202,010 in special offerings have been pledged (as of 2/15/19). $149,845 have been shared toward these commitments. $52,165 outstanding pledges remain to be received. Our Loan s Financing Costs are c. $245/month... If you are able to share your pledged gifts or other special offerings sooner than later, the savings in financing costs would be quite significant. Thank You, once again, for your generous support of Trinity s ministries, in so many ways! Recycling at Trinity If you would like to help with Trinity s recycling efforts (mainly paper and kitchen recyclables), please see Pr David or any of our regular volunteers (Dan Kerr, Shirlene Knopsnyder, Guy Mellott, Rick Smith), or visit the signup sheet in Trinity Hall. Our schedule is VERY flexible and accommodating! The Sestercentennial Corner ~ In 1878 there was still debt remaining on the new church building. The Council and the congregation took this fiscal responsibility very seriously and resolved that each member of the church shall be required to contribute to the pastor s salary and general expenses of the church and furthermore that, even the poorest can contribute at least one dollar per year, and that any member failing to comply with this rule shall be suspended from the privileges of the church until the rule is complied with. Special 250 th Anniversary Items Hand-Made Collectible Mugs ~ $20/each 250 th Anniversary History of Trinity ~ $10/copy Newest Arrivals: 250 th Anniversary Can Coozies ~ $1/each Available in Trinity Hall following the 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Liturgies Or Contact the Church Office during the week! Leaving a Legacy to your Faith If you ve not done so already, would you please consider naming Trinity to receive a special Legacy Gift from your Estate? By doing so, you will assist those who follow us to continue to share Faithful and Meaningful Christian Ministries with the Families of Trinity and our Bedford Community!

14 ~ Church Council & Ministry Team Notes ~ President: Wynn Leppert Vice-President: Rick Smith Secretary: Tammy Crawford Treasurer: Wayne Prescott 2019 Ministry Team & Council Members: Worship & Music: Lisa Hagenbuch & Mary Lorah Children & Youth: Tammy Crawford & Laura Vent Adult & All-Parish: Alice Corle & Betsy Littlefield Outreach: Toni Jackson & Carol Siegfried Property: Wayne Hullihen & Wynn Leppert Finance & Stewardship: Wayne Prescott & Rick Smith Thank You for your Leadership & Service! Upcoming Council & Ministry Team Meetings: February 18 (Monday) 5:30 pm ~ Audit Team Meeting February 25 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Church Council Meeting February 27 (Wednesday); 6:00 pm ~ 250 th Planning Team Meeting March 18 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Deacon Conclave April 15 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Finance & Stewardship Team Meeting April 15 (Monday): 7:00 pm ~ Property Team Meeting April 29 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Worship & Music Team Meeting April 29 (Monday); 7:00 pm ~ Outreach Team Meeting May 7 (Tuesday); 6:00 pm ~ Children & Youth Team Meeting May 7 (Tuesday); 7:00 pm ~ Adult & All-Parish Team Meeting ~ Worship Attendance & Offerings ~ Our Worship and Tithes are an out-pouring of our Gratitude in response to the Lord s Gracious Gifts of Life and Salvation. This Past Week ~ through February 15 Attendance: 229 Tithes & Offerings: $7, Year to Date: $35, Thank You for Supporting the Ministries of Trinity with your Time, Prayers, and Generosity!

15 Please contact the Church Office to have family members and/or friends included in the Prayers at Sunday Liturgies and on the Parish Prayer List. Please notify Pr Weinhold or Pr Short if you would appreciate visitations and prayers during hospitalizations or extended home-bound recuperations. For The Church Our Bishops, Pastors, Deacons and all who labor for the Gospel. Parishioners who serve on our Church Council & Ministry Teams The ministry of the ELCA s World Hunger Appeal, especially those whom they serve and those who support their work. The Christian Community of the Philippines For Our Nation and All Peoples of Creation Leaders of the Nations, and our own National, State and Local Officials. Police Officers, Fire-Fighters, Rescue Workers, and Military Personnel. For Parishioners, Family Members & Friends, especially Fred & Nancy Batzel, Ann Bittner, Amanda Casteel, Harry Clark, Arlene Fluke, Leigh Ann Gronborg, Ray Jennings, Mary Lou Livingston, Laura Morse, Suella Pensinger, Jerry Replogle, Peg Roadman 2/17 ~ Shelley Miller (friend of Zembower/Welsh families), Barbara Malacknaich (Wendy Cox s sister-in-law), Christine Sellers (Juanita Kerr s niece), 2/10 ~ Velma Davis (Tammy Crawford s mom) 2/3 ~ Chynna Van Arsdale (Liz Miller s cousin), Tony Deos (Liz Miller s friend), Chuck Bailey (Jennifer Bailey s father-in-law), Cheryl Bailey (Jennifer Bailey s sister-in-law), Bonnie Schnably (Joe s cousin) For Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn Gary Nelson (1/31/ Mark s cousin), Catherine Tew (1/28 Vicki Clapper s aunt), Kern Clair (1/24 Fred Claycomb s friend), Dan Pounds (1/28 Carol Siegfried s friend), Jeffrey Hamilton (1/24 Donna Zubak s friend), Bill Klein (1/19 Pr Short s uncle), Irene Holland (1/2 Jennifer Bailey s friend), A. Jane Miller (12/23), Christopher Iacobelli (12/17 Mike Macchiarolo s cousin).

16 Serve the Lord with Gladness, and Come into His Presence with Singing! Psalm 100 Serving Today ~ Feb 17 8:30 am 11:00 am Altar Guild Linda Vensel, Christy Kidd Jim & Linda McElroy Stephanie Martz Greeters Joe & Charlene Rose Ben & Jess Altman Ushers Dan Wakefield, Dan Kerr Mike & Melinda Feaster Craig Hess Joe & Nanette Schnably Choir/Cantor Anthem Choir Jennifer Bailey Acolytes Andrew & Dalton Crawford Robyn & Emily Casalena Lector Jason Miller Linda McElroy Deacon Kevin Rizzo Don Replogle Serving Next Sunday ~ February 24 8:30 am 11:00 am Altar Guild Betsy Littlefield LaDonna Snyder Mary Lorah Jessica Altman Greeters Dave & Debbie Stellfox Lisa Hagenbuch Sara Snyder Ushers Marlene Seese, Jeremy Vent Jeff & Nancy Saxman Wayne Hullihen & Fred Claycomb Cantor/Choir Sara Poynor Anthem Choir Acolytes Allison Seager, Lizzy Martz Luke Davidson Halee Boggs Brayden Claycomb Lector Erick Seager Juli Claycomb Deacon Don Replogle Lori Dunkle ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ February Offering Stewards: Mary Lorah & Wynn Leppert February Property Steward: Dave Betts February Recycling Steward: Guy Mellott ~ ~ ~ ~ ~