Trinity Lutheran Church

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ 106 W. Penn Street, Bedford, PA Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Phone: (814) trinitylutheranbedford@gmail.com Website: Pastoral Emergencies after Office Hours: Pr Weinhold (410) Pr Short (814) The Feast of The Transfiguration Of Our Lord Sunday, February 11, 2018 Eucharists at 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Forum at 9:45 am ~ Today s Hymns ~ Gathering Hymn: 838 Beautiful Savior Communion Hymns: 315 How Good, Lord, To Be Here! 308 O Morning Star, How Fair And Bright 553 Christ, Whose Glory Fills The Skies Sending Hymn: 318 Alleluia, Song Of Gladness

2 ~ Today s Readings ~ The First Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 L: A Reading from Second Kings: Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here; for the Lord has sent me as far as Bethel." But Elisha said, "As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they went down to Bethel. The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?" And he said, "Yes, I know; keep silent." Elijah said to him, "Elisha, stay here; for the Lord has sent me to Jericho." But he said, "As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So they came to Jericho. The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, "Do you know that today the Lord will take your master away from you?" And he answered, "Yes, I know; be silent." Then Elijah said to him, "Stay here; for the Lord has sent me to the Jordan." But he said, "As the Lord lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So the two of them went on. Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground. When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you." Elisha said, "Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit." He responded, "You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not." As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha kept watching and crying out, "Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!" But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. L: The Word of the Lord C: Thanks be to God. Psalmody: Psalm 50 Please join in singing the congregational refrain: Cantor: The God of gods, the Lord, has spoken and summoned the earth, from the rising of the sun to its setting. I find no fault with your sacrifices, your offerings are always before me. Refrain. 2

3 Cantor: Were I hungry, I would not tell you, for I own the world and all it holds. Do you think I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Refrain. Cantor: Offer to God your sacrifice; to the Most High pay your vows. Call on me in the day of distress. I will free you and you shall honor me. Refrain. The Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 L: A Reading from Second Corinthians: And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake. For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 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: This is my Son, my Chosen. Listen to Him! Holy Gospel: Mark 9:2-9 D: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 9 th Chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. D: Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. D: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. 3

4 Deacon s Intercessions We pray for the Church: that our proclamation may be shaped by all the faithful throughout the globe and across the ages so that together we might proclaim the hope of Christ crucified and risen to all the world. Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER For patience and wisdom: that we might take the time to slow down and learn from those who are around us so that we might have peace and that we might learn to live good, balanced, and faithful lives. Lord in your mercy, For the grace to have hope: that we may recognize goodness of our God and that we might walk with confidence in his promises. Lord in your mercy, For the gift of new life: Especially, we rejoice at the birth of Alanna Elizabeth May she and all newborns find homes full of faith, love, and stability so that they may grow into people of faith, charity, and wisdom. Lord in your mercy, For happiness: That we might learn to see the blessings of God in the world around us and find reason to give thanks each and every day. Lord in your mercy, For all who are facing economic distress: that God will give them strength, open new opportunities for them, and fill their hearts with hope. Lord in your mercy, For all who are ill: especially Howard, Aliza, and Ann Becky and Harry Dorothy, Laura, and Pete Suella, Bob, and Peg Erle and Carmena Jean, Hans, and Irene Marian and Helen Bonnie, Olga, and Christopher that the power of God might bring loved ones to their side and health to their bodies. Lord in your mercy, For those who rest in the eternal kingdom of God: especially Mark, Edna and Nancy Richard and Shirley Lawson and Suzanne Harold and Don that they may find rest and restoration in the eternal presence of God. Lord in your mercy, For peace: that God will inspire world leaders to take bold steps to end violence and to promote justice through dialogue and understanding. Lord in your mercy, 4

5 Today s Special Music (8:30) Prelude: Voluntary on Aberystwyth ~ Bell Choir Count Your Blessings ~ Bell Choir (11:00) Open My Eyes (Gilbert M. Martin) ~ Anthem Choir Readings for Next Sunday, February 18 The First Sunday in Lent Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 To The Glory of God The Altar Flowers are given in celebration of Catherine Mertz s 100 th birthday, 2/10, by Pr & Barb Short and family. The Bulletins are sponsored in honor of Evan McElroy s 15 th birthday by Jim & Linda McElroy. The Sanctuary Lamp is sponsored in honor of Jeanette & Owen Croner s birthdays by Liz Speicher. The Missionaries are sponsored in honor of Jimmy Sunbury s 16 th birthday by Fred & Arlene Fluke. Sunday Morning Refreshments & Fellowship Please Join Us! A special time of Fellowship & Refreshments is hosted most Sundays at 9:30 am. Parishioners, friends and guests are welcome to join us, in Trinity Hall, following the 8:30 am Eucharist. Thanks, to the Lois Boyer for hosting and serving this week s refreshments. Please check out the sign-up sheet in Trinity Hall if you would be willing to serve as a refreshment host on an upcoming Sunday. Thanks to our weekly Tea & Coffee Stewards, for coming a little early to make sure we have warm drinks to share Rosie Leppert, Eldon Lorah, Guy & Gloria Mellott, Barbara Short, and Ted Vensel. 5

6 Parish Announcements ~ February 11, 2018 ~ Upcoming Ministries and Events Sunday (11) Monday (12) Tuesday (13) This Week THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD Holy Eucharist: 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Forum: 9:45 am Trinity Hikers to Canoe Creek: 1:00 pm Altar/Nave Renovation & Property Team Meeting: 5:00 pm 250 th Anniversary Team: 6:00 pm Free Community Dinner: 5:30 pm (Trinity Council Serving) Fastnacht Pancake Dinner & Trivia Night: 6:30 pm Wednesday (14) ASH WEDNESDAY Solemn Confession & Imposition of Ashes 7:30 am; 4:30 pm; 7:00 pm Faith & Fun (After-School Children s Ministry): 3:15-4:30 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal: 6:00 pm Anthem Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Next Week Sunday (18) FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT Holy Eucharist: 8:30 & 11:00 am All Parish Lent Day Breakfast & Craft: 9:45 am Youth s Chicken Parmesan Fundraiser Dinner: 5:00-6:00 pm Monday (19) Executive Committee Meeting: 5:45 pm Church Council Meeting: 6:30 pm Tuesday (20) Free Community Dinner: 5:30 pm (St. John s UCC serving) Wednesday (21) Eucharist at Colonial Courtyard: 11:00 am Lenten Luncheon: Noon (Hosted by the Presbyterian Church) Faith & Fun (After-School Children s Ministry): 3:15-4:30 pm Bible Study ~ Lamentations : 6:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal: 6:00 pm Lenten Meditations: Stations Of The Cross: 7:00 pm Anthem Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm 6

7 Worship & Music Ministries Bell Choir & Anthem Choir Rehearsals Wednesday Evenings: Bell Choir ~ 6:00 pm Anthem Choir: 7:30 pm Bell Choir rehearses at 6:00 pm and the Anthem Choir rehearses at 7:30 pm every Wednesday evening. If you enjoy singing and making music, please offer your time and talents and join one of our choirs! Please see Terry Osman or Susan Casteel if you have any questions. Vespers Wednesday Evenings; 7:00 pm Parishioners and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evenings as we sing Evening Prayers (aka Vespers ), an ancient, serene, and contemplative, candle-lit Monastic Order of canticles, readings, and prayers. If you are searching for a quiet time of reflection and prayer in the midst of life s busyness, Vespers may well be just what you are looking for! Please pass the word, and join us. Ash Wednesday ~ Solemn Confession & The Imposition of Ashes Wednesday, February 14 ~ 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 with more intentionality to fast especially from the excess which we so often practice and to consider (and respond to) the needs of the poor, with greater patience, consistency 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. 7

8 Lenten Luncheons Wednesdays at 12:00 pm (Noon) Beginning February 21 Our Ecumenical Community, hosted by the Bedford Presbyterian Church, will gather each Wednesday during Lent for devotions, fellowship and a lite meal. Local pastors will share meditations and prayers exploring our Lord s question to his Disciples, Who do men say that I am? Arlene Fluke is coordinating a team of Trinity Parishioners to serve the meal on Wednesday, March 7. A sign-up sheet is in Trinity Hall for 1) volunteers to help serve the meal and 2) for dessert (cake) donations. Please contact Arlene ( ) with any questions. Stations of the Cross Lenten Devotions on the Passion & Crucifixion of our Lord Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 pm ~ Beginning February 21 At Trinity, on Wednesday evenings, we ll gather at 7:00 pm each Wednesday, beginning February 21, to pray the traditional and historic Stations of the Cross, a liturgy of readings and prayers which invite us to meditate on the passion and crucifixion of our Lord. This is a rather contemplative rite which is quite moving, given its rather solemn character, which focus our hearts and minds on the depth of Christ s suffering and redemption of the world. Please join us, and make Stations a part of your Lenten devotions. Children & Youth Ministries Sunday School ~ Please Join Us! Sundays at 9:45 am Sunday School, for our pre-school children through Sr High Youth, typically gathers every Sunday to celebrate, explore, and grow in the Faith. We appreciate the dedication of a great group of volunteer leaders and helpers who make this all happen in a wonderful way! Please check with Liz Miller if you would like to join in the fun! Faith and Fun ~ After School Ministry w/ Kids in Grades K-5 Wednesdays; 3:15-4:30 pm Children and friends of the Parish explore Bible stories, work on crafts, and share in activities and games. We provide bus transportation from the Bedford Elementary School and the 2 Chestnut Ridge Elementary Schools, and a shepherd to walk the kids across the street from St Thomas School. Parents are asked to pick-up their kids, at Trinity, at 4:30 pm. Please see Liz Miller with questions. Thanks! to our amazing volunteers and helpers who ensure that things go so well each week! And, thanks to this week s snack sponsors, Wynn & Rosie Leppert sponsored in honor of their great nieces, Alivia & Avery Snyder. 8

9 All-Parish Lent Day ~ Please Join Us for A Special Gathering! Sunday, February 18; 9:45 am Parishioners and friends of all ages are invited to gather in Trinity Hall on the First Sunday in Lent (February 18) to share in our special All-Parish Lent Day. We ll begin with a continental breakfast buffet, enjoy some special songs by our Kids Sing, and (for families with kids) work on a special craft. Special THANKS! to Nicole Clark, Jeanette Croner, Breanna Halkovich, Liz Miller, Heidi Rizzo, and Denise Steele for coordinating the refreshments and craft. Youth Ministries Benefit Chicken Parmesan Dinner Sunday, February 18; 5:00-6:00 pm Tickets available from most youth and the Church Office The annual Youth Ministry Benefit Dinner promises to be another great night of dining and fellowship as parishioners and friends as we support the active youth ministries of Trinity. The meal is always well-prepared and well-served, including a salad, a LARGE portion of Chicken Parmesan, pasta, rolls, dessert (cheesecake), and drinks. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased from most of the youth, as well as the Church Office. Youth Group Sunday, February 25; 2:00-3:45 pm Trinity s youth are getting together for another afternoon of competition, discussion, munchies, and Kiva. It is always a good time to be together! As always, we will pull out some games that are old favorites and try out a few new activities as well. Please sign up in Trinity Hall. VBS Planning and Orientation Meeting Tuesday February 27; 6:00 pm; Trinity Hall If you are thinking of helping out with the amazing 2018 Vacation Bible School (June 10-14) we invite you to come out and join us! We ll unveil the theme, be the first to hear the new music, and begin getting all of our ducks in a row for the upcoming Summer VBS. See Liz Miller with any questions. 9

10 Adult & All-Parish Ministries Major Themes in St Mark s Gospel Sunday Morning Adult Forum; 9:45 am St Mark s Gospel is the oldest of the Church s 4 New Testament Gospels. Through 2018, many of our Sunday Readings will come from this Gospel. By spending a little time exploring the themes of this Sacred Work, we ll be better-able to appreciate the unique witness which St Mark shares. Our weekly themes will be A Very Human Jesus, The Centrality of the Cross, Secrecy, Proclamation of the Kingdom, and Failures of the Disciples. Pr Short and Pr Weinhold invite you to join us! Trinity Hikers Canoe Creek Sunday February 11, 2018; 1:00 pm Our Hikers are heading out on the trail again for a wonderful and scenic walk around the lake at Canoe Creek State Park in Hollidaysburg PA. We will gather at the church at 1:00 pm and head out to the park together. Please sign up in Trinity Hall. Fastnacht XX ~ Pancake Dinner & Trivia Night Tuesday, February 13; 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 20 th 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. Parishioners and friends of all ages invited! Lamentations ~ A New 5 Week Bible Study during Lent Beginning Wednesday, February 21; 6:00 pm Lamentations is a series of poems, written soon after the destruction of the Temple and the time of Israel s Babylonian Captivity, which give voice to the hardship, the misery, and the violence which the Hebrew People endured through those very difficult days. We ll listen to the expressions of their struggles, and consider how we, in our time, endure and respond to the challenges WE face. Please see Pr Weinhold or Pr Short for more information. We ll explore Chapter 1 of Lamentations at our first gathering, on 2/21. Please see Pr Weinhold or Pr Short for more information, and please do invite a friend to join us! Please sign up in Trinity Hall. 10

11 Chicks with Sticks ~ Knitting & Crocheting Group Thursday, February 22; 6:30 pm in the Parish House If you knit or crochet (or would like to learn) you are invited! Bring along a current project or work on a Prayer Shawl with the group. Check with Mary Ann Martz ( ) with any questions. Pillow-Case Sewing Ministry Wednesday, February 28; 1:00 4:00 pm Parishioners and Friends are invited to gather in Trinity Hall to decorate pillow-cases and small quilts which are sent to hospitalized kids and cancer patients. Come and sew for a few afternoon hours as you are able. Please contact Doris Caldwell (814) with any questions. Young Adult Progressive Dinner Friday March 2; 6:00 pm in the Parish House Cost: $15/person or $30/couple Friday March 2, our Young Adults are gathering in the Parish House for a great dinner together. There will be a total of seven courses, with appropriate beverage pairings. It will be another relaxed, enjoyable, and informative evening together! Please sign up or Pastor David if you are able to attend. Trinity Book Club Tuesday, March 6; 1:30 pm The Trinity Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 6, at 1:30 pm, in the Parish House. We ll discuss Life Is So Good by George Dawson. Please contact the group s coordinator, Pat Macchiarolo, with any questions ( ). Outreach Ministries Free Community Dinner ~ Ecumenical Ministry Hosted by Trinity and Served every Tuesday Evening; 5:30 pm Trinity hosts and coordinates the Free Community Dinner ministry which serves warm and nutritious meals to neighbors of our community every week. Trinity s next night to serve is Tuesday, February 13 (Fastnacht Dinner). This evening, our Church Council will prep and serve the meal. Our regular servers and cake-bakers will get a break! Thanks for all the support which is shared with this ministry! 11

12 February s Special Ministry Highlight and Appeal Feeding the Hungry Through the month of February, we re gathering financial gifts which we ll share with the ELCA World Hunger Appeal, which provides food and support to hungry people at home and around the world. 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 and other essentials 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. To date, we ve received special offerings of $ THANK YOU! Other Notes and Updates The 2018 Altar & Nave Renovation Project Please Share Generously! We greatly appreciate the responses we ve received from so many parishioners and friends to support the renovation project! Thank you, very much! If you ve not done so already, would you please consider submitting a pledge, which can be shared weekly, monthly or annually over the next 3 years? With the scope and the expense of these extensive improvements, we would very much encourage all parishioners and friends of Trinity to share, generously, with the work. Working and sharing, together, we can accomplish this challenge. Please visit Trinity s website, for detailed images and descriptions of the project, which will be accomplished during the summer of And thank you, again, for the support you ve shown the Christian Ministries of Trinity through the years! 3 0 0, , , , , , Goal: $265, Pledges $126,530 Extensive Ceiling Repair in the Nave has been Completed Thanks to the expertise of Henderson Painting, a local firm, the nave s ceiling was scraped back to the plaster in all problem areas, and restoration work was done on the loose and faulty plaster of the moldings and trim. Special sticky tinted primer has been applied, to help with adhesion issues, and the finish coat will be completed during this summer s renovation. Thanks for all the financial support which is enabling this work to be accomplished! 12

13 Check out the New Floor in the Trinity Hall Kitchenette Thanks to grant monies from Thrivent Financial, the badly-worn and breaking tile flooring in the Kitchenette has been replaced with a new seamless vinyl product. This room gets almost daily use, and we appreciate the upgrade. Stop by and check it out! Employment Posting for Church Office Secretary Our Executive Committee has finalized the job description and our preferred qualifications for our next Church Office Secretary, in light of Kathie s impending retirement. The posting is available via If you know of someone who might be interested in the position, please refer them to this site. Sponsors for our Weekly Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp, Sunday Bulletins, and Lutheran Missionaries Parishioners and friends are invited to sponsor the weekly Flowers, Sanctuary Lamp, weekly Bulletins, and/or our Lutheran Missionary. Your gift is a great way to give thanks for special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.) or remember a loved one. Flower Sponsors have a choice of sponsoring 1 vase ($30) or 2 vases ($45) and the flowers are YOURS to take home, or deliver to a special friend of your choosing, after the 11:00 am liturgy. If you choose to leave them at the Church, they ll adorn the altar throughout the week. Bulletins are $20, Missionary to Africa is $25, and the Sanctuary Lamp is $5. A sign-up sheet is on the Information Table in Trinity Hall. 250 th Anniversary Edition of Trinity s History Might you have some photos to share? Research is underway for the 250th Anniversary Edition of Trinity s rich and lengthy history. Currently, we re looking for pictures of the church (interior and/or exterior) taken before Pictures of the nave or altar area, from the years between 1940 and 1969, would also be appreciated. The pictures would be cared for and returned. Please contact Linda McElroy at if you have any information that would be helpful. Loose Coins Loose coins which are received in the Sunday Offering are directed to small acts of charity, through the Pastor s Discretionary Fund. This can be a small grocery order, or other essential need to help a neighbor address a challenging situation. See Pr W or Pr S with any questions. Thanks for your generosity! 13

14 2018 Church Council & Ministry Team Notes 2018 Church Council President: Kevin Rizzo Vice-President: Wynn Leppert Secretary: Tammy Crawford Treasurer: Jay Cessna Worship & Music: Jennifer Bailey & Lisa Hagenbuch Children & Youth: Tammy Crawford & Kevin Rizzo Adult & All-Parish: Alice Corle & Betsy Littlefield Outreach: Mary Lorah & Carol Siegfried Property: Wayne Hullihen & Wynn Leppert Finance & Stewardship: Jay Cessna & Don Replogle Upcoming Ministry Team Meetings and More: February 12 (Monday); 5:00 pm ~ A/N Renovation & Property Teams Meeting February 12 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ 250 th Anniversary Planning Meeting February 19 (Monday); 5:45 pm ~ Executive Committee Meeting February 19 (Monday); 6:30 pm ~ Church Council Meeting February 27 (Tuesday); 6:00 pm ~ 2018 Summer Bible School Meeting March 19 (Monday); 5:00 pm ~ Annual Audit Team Meeting April 9 (Monday); 5:30 pm ~ Deacons Conclave April 16 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Worship Team Meeting April 16 (Monday); 7:00 pm ~ Outreach Team Meeting April 30 (Monday); 6:00 pm ~ Finance Team Meeting April 30 (Monday); 7:00 pm ~ Property Team Meeting May 1 (Tuesday); 6:00 pm ~ Children & Youth Team Meeting May 1 (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 8 Attendance: 153 Tithes & Offerings: $6, Year to Date: $26, Thank You for Supporting the Ministries of Trinity with such Generosity! 14

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 be sure to 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 and Deacons in Christ, Missionaries, and all who labor for the Gospel. Parishioners and friends who serve on Church Council, as Teachers of our Children & Youth, and as servants on various Ministry Teams. The Ministry of the ELCA s World Hunger Appeal, those whom they serve, and all who support their efforts to feed the poor. For Our Nation and All Peoples Of Creation Those who serve and lead in offices of government. Police Officers, Fire-Fighters, Healthcare Workers, and Military Personnel. The Homeless and the Hungry, and those who care for their needs. For The Blessing of New Life Alanna Elizabeth, a daughter, born Tuesday, February 6, to Jeremy & Carolyn (Detwiler) Speicher. For Parishioners, Family Members & Friends In Special Need Howard Atkinson, Aliza Baker, Ann Bittner, Becky Bortz, Harry Clark, Dorothy Egolf, Laura Morse, Rodney Pete Moser, Suella Pensinger, Bob Ritchey, Peg Roadman, Erle Sipe, Carmena Stoney (2/11) ~ Jean England (Lisa Baker s mother), Hans Gronborg (Jerry s father), Irene Holland (Jennifer Bailey s friend), Marian Lippert (Gretchen Fleischer s sister), Helen Rodfong (Fran Leibfreid s friend), Bonnie Schnably (Joe s cousin), Olga Zubak (Donna s mother-in-law) (2/4) ~ Christopher Iacobelli (Mike Macchiarolo s cousin) (1/28) ~ Tiffany Cheripka (Nicole Clark s friend), Bob Kerlin (Wendy Cox s brother), Michael & Molly Miller (Maddie (Bittner) Miller s husband & daughter) Verna Youndt (Pr Weinhold s grandmother) For Those Who Have Died and Those Who Mourn Mark Leibfreid (2/4), Edna Guenther (1/30 Pr Short s aunt), Nancy Fochtman (1/15 Tammy Crawford s aunt), Richard Tubo (1/3 Loraine s husband), Shirley Kensinger (1/2 Lonnie s mother), Lawson Duvall (12/29 Susan Casteel s friend), Suzanne Stellfox (12/28 Dave s mother), Harold Hartsock (12/21 Mildred Rose & Bob Ritchey s brother-in-law), Don Whitford (12/21 Friend from Christ Church) 15

16 Serving This Sunday ~ February 11 8:30 am 11:00 am Choir Bell Choir Anthem Choir Greeters Fred & Arlene Fluke Tom & Karen Carlin Ushers Christy Kidd, Gregg Clapper Brenda Foor, Cyndee Ford, & Don Replogle & Eric & Bethany Nelson Acolytes Alex Rizzo, Nicholas Rizzo, Leah Davidson, Lizzy Martz, & Emmi Hagenbuch & Emily Martz Lector Laura Vent Juli Claycomb Deacon Guy Mellott Lori Dunkle Altar Guild Lisa Hagenbuch & Sara Snyder Judy Smith & Barb Short Serving Next Sunday ~ February 18 8:30 am 11:00 am Choir/Cantor Anthem Choir Jennifer Bailey Greeters Joe & Charlene Rose Jerry & Tanya Replogle Ushers Dan Wakefield, Dan Kerr, & Mike & Melinda Feaster Craig Hess Joe & Nanette Schnably Acolytes Dalton Crawford & Robyn Casalena & Allison Seager Emily Casalena Lector Charlene Rose Lisa Hagenbuch Deacon Kevin Rizzo Don Replogle Altar Guild Linda Vensel, Christy Kidd, Carol Siegfreid & Stephanie Martz Shirley Nycum ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ February Offering Stewards: Mary Lorah & Don Replogle ~ ~ ~ February Property Steward: Elden Lorah ~ ~ ~ February Recycling Steward: Wally, Shirlene, & Lacy Knopsnyder ~ ~ ~ ~ 16