Born & Raised on Grace

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1 Born & Raised on Grace MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH January 12 & 13, 2019

2 PRELUDE & WELCOME (*) Please stand if able. *THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM P: We gather in the name that is our hope and our future. We gather in the name of our baptism, which means we gather in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. P: We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family. Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all. We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit,and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. C: Amen. *GATHERING HYMN Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters Hymn #445 *GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

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6 *PRAYER OF THE DAY (The Prayer of the Day begins the transition toward the reading and the interpretation of the Bible, often telegraphing some of the issues and concerns to be raised by the readings.) P: Let us pray. P: Almighty God, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved Son. Keep all who are born of water and the Spirit faithful in your service, that we may rejoice to be called children of God, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and C: Amen. forever. FIRST READIING Isaiah 43:1-7 1But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. 3For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. 4Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. 5Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; 6I will say to the north, Give them up, and to the south, Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth 7everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made. R: The word of the Lord, C: Thanks be to God!

7 PSALM (SATURDAY) Psalm 29 WA: Ascribe to the Lord, you gods, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. C: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due God s name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. WA: The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon the mighty waters. C: The voice of the Lord is a powerful voice; the voice of the Lord is a voice of splendor. WA: The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon; C: the Lord makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox. WA: The voice of the Lord bursts forth in lightning flashes. C: The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. WA: The voice of the Lord makes the oak trees writhe and strips the forests bare. And in the temple of the Lord all are crying, Glory! C: The Lord sits enthroned above the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forevermore. WA: O Lord, give strength to your people; give them, O Lord, the blessings of peace.

8 CHORAL ANTHEM (SUNDAY) Beautiful Savior Beautiful Savior! King of creation! Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I ll love Thee, truly I ll serve Thee. Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, robed in the blooming flow rs of spring. Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes the woeful heart to sing. Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, bright are the sparkling stars on high, on high. Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the holy angels in the sky, the sky. Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, forevermore, forevermore, now and forevermore be Thine, be Thine! Glory and honor, praise and adoration now and evermore! SECOND READING Acts 8: Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit 16(for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). 17Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. R: The word of the Lord, C: Thanks be to God!

9 CHILDREN S SERMON (SUNDAY) *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION *GOSPEL READING Luke 3:15-17, P: The holy gospel according to Luke, C: Glory to you, O Lord! 15As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16John answered all of them by saying, I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. 21Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. P: The gospel of the Lord, C: Praise to you, O Christ! SERMON *HYMN OF THE DAY: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright! Hymn #308

10 *APOSTLES CREED 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. *PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION WA: United as one body in Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need. WA: We pray for the church. Pour out your Spirit upon us and enliven us for mission. Draw us together in love that we may be one. Lead us in the way of your beloved Son. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. WA: For the earth. Sustain oceans and seas, rivers and lakes, marshes and wetlands. Watch over dormant plants and hibernating animals as they rest in your care. Renew your creation and protect all creatures from harm. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. WA: For the nations. Inspire leaders to work for the common good. Grant courage to those who put themselves at risk to protect others. Turn us away from violence and teach us to live in peace. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.

11 WA: For those in need. Protect children and vulnerable adults who depend on others to provide for their daily care. Uphold those who struggle with depression. Console the grieving and heal the sick (especially). Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. WA: For this assembly. Bless the newly baptized. Renew your children in the covenant of baptism. Empower us by your loving Spirit to serve our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. WA: With thanksgiving, we remember those who have died (especially). Hold us safe in your arms of mercy and bring us with them into your promise of life eternal. Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. WA: Receive our prayers and fill us with the radiance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. *SHARING OF THE PEACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OFFERING *OFFERTORY SONG Break Now the Bread of Life Hymn #515 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as once you broke the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit waits for you, O living Word. Bless your own word of truth, dear Lord, to me, as when you blessed the bread by Galilee. Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my All-in-All! You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, your holy word the truth that rescues me. Give me to eat and live with you above; teach me to love your truth, for you are love.

12 *OFFERTORY PRAYER WA: Let us pray. God of all creation, C: all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. *THE GREAT THANKSGIVING (We prepare for Christ to enter our very bodies with the words The Lord be with you, just as the angel Gabriel once used these same words to announce Jesus conception in the virgin Mary s womb, e.g. Luke 1:26-28.) P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. *PREFACE P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. By the leading of a star he was shown forth to all nations; in the waters of the Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son; and in the miracle of water turned to wine he revealed your glory. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

13 *HOLY, HOLY, HOLY *EUCHARISTIC PRAYER P: Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all. P: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. P: Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. P: Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory. P: Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. C: Amen.

14 *LORD S PRAYER P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. C: 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 P: Come to the table. Feast on God s abundant life for you. COMMUNION SONG Lamb of God

15 COMMUNION HYMNS: Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized Love Has Come Remember and Rejoice Hymn #304 Hymn #292 Hymn #454 *PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION WA: Let us pray. We thank you, O God, C: that you have fed us at your banqueting table with bread and wine beyond compare, the very life of Christ for us. Send your Spirit with us now, that we may set the captive free, use your gifts to build one another up, and in everything reflect your glory revealed in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. *BLESSING P: The God of glory dwell in you richly, name you beloved, and shine brightly on your path; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. C: Amen. *SENDING SONG: You Are Mine Hymn #581 *DISMISSAL WA: With faith renewed, hope restored, and love revived, we go, C: to invite every generation on a shared journey to Christian growth. POSTLUDE Seasonal Resources from Sunday s & Seasons, copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress The readings for next weekend are: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, and John 2:1-11

16 Forget Thee Not Notes: January 12 & 13, 2019 MOUNT CALVARY Pastor: Reverend Scott Klimke Cell phone: (570) Director of Music/Organist: Dan Gresh LUTHERAN CHURCH Mission: Inviting every generation on a shared journey to Christian growth. Last Week s Attendance: January 5-119, January 6-91 Weekly Schedule: Sat: Sun: 5:30 pm 9:00 am 10:30 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Tues: 6:30 pm Wed. 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Worship Worship Sunday School Property Meeting Volleyball Council Meeting Ensemble Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: 7:00 pm 12:30-6:00 pm 5:30 pm 9:00 am Bible Study Blood Drive Worship Worship 10:30 am 7:00 pm Sunday School Volleyball Did you know? There are an average of 1.32 billion people who log onto Facebook everyday! Please visit and like our Facebook page. Each time you share a post it reaches new "friends." Want to share a picture or event with our social media friends? Please send any request to Laura Bower at laurapsu03@gmail.com. Website requests should be sent to the same address, as well.

17 January 12 & 13, 2019 Greeters: 5:30 Denny Apple & Sharon Stull Reader: 5:30 Anita Brodt Worship Assist: 5:30 Kathy Ling Comm. Assist: 5:30 Sharon Stull Acolyte: 5:30 Crucifer 5:30 Ushers: 5:30 Missy Brodt & Alan Kiniry Communion Bread: Sat. & Sun. Pam Bittner 9:00 Bower Family 9:00 Mari Grace Lingenfelter 9:00 Patti Sliko 9:00 Laura Bower 9:00 Hayden Lingenfelter 9:00 Kadiya Lingenfelter 9:00 Dick & Lois Sholtis January 19 & 20, 2019 Greeters: 5:30 Gary & Betty Schofield Reader: 5:30 Shirley Glova Worship Assist: 5:30 Noelle Berkey Comm. Assist: 5:30 Betty Schofield Acolyte: 5:30 Crucifer 5:30 Ushers: 5:30 Mark & Deb Rychak Communion Bread: Sat. & Sun. Joan Bunnell 9:00 Don & Sue Oborn 9:00 Keli Williams 9:00 Patti Sliko 9:00 Randy Whetzel 9:00 Luke Raho 9:00 9:00 Dick & Lois Sholtis Given to the Glory of God! Flowers: In memory of Parents, Charles & Louise Ling by Daughters, Karen & Kathy. Remember these individuals for whom prayer was requested: Don, Mary, Dorothy, Midge, Denny, Joe, Dawn Marie, Scott, Bruce, Bill, Ashok, Deb Zilch, Debbie Thomas, Pastor Denise Arpino, Patti, Elisa, Nathan, Bree, John, Barb, Mickey, Bob. Jill, Dave, Karen, Lauren, Billy, Jim and Beth Rice, Maggie and Tony, Jeff and Meg, Don, Lynn, Alan, Jayne Hagins, Joanne, and Catherine Kinsey. Electronic Newsletter We are able to send the Hilltopper electronically. If you would like your newsletter ed to you, please Sue Cade at This way s will be correct. Sending the newsletter through will make us more efficient. If you have any questions, please call Sue Cade at

18 Prayer List Submission Please help us keep the prayer list organized and up-to-date. Provided they arrive in the church office by 2 PM on Wednesday, new names will be added to the prayer list before the publication of that weekend s bulletin. Once on the prayer list, names will remain there for three weeks unless a longer period has been specifically requested. Names can be submitted to our secretary, Sue Cade, by phone or ed to Sue at cades@mt-calvarylutheran.org Annual Congregational Meeting Annual reports will be available weekend of January 19/20, Annual meeting will be weekend of February 2/3, 2019 after each service. On Sunday, a short time for fellowship will follow the meeting, with Sunday school beginning at 10:30 as usual. The Fellowship committee will have coffee and a few desserts. If you would like to bring dessert or some cookies, it would be appreciated. Please attend and support the new Ministry teams. Become an active member for your church. 75th Anniversary We are celebrating our 75th Anniversary this year. Starting in January, a brief history of Mt. Calvary will be given during each church service. Most of us were not around when Mt. Calvary began. These moments in history will give everyone an opportunity to learn about our church, how we started, how was the name Mt. Calvary selected, did we really have church services in a bar, what is that black stuff in the front of the altar and baptismal font? In the future, we will be asking you to share your memories with us too. Blood Drive The next blood drive will be held on Friday, January 18 between 12:30-6:00 PM. Please take the time to come out and donate. Help save a life! Audio recordings of the weekly readings, sermons, and special music are now available at Click on the link at the bottom of the web page. The link does not work when accessed through a smart phone. Bulletin Information Submission The bulletin is printed by noon on Thursdays. Please have all of your announcements to April Goss by Tuesday at 5:00 pm. Announcements should be ed to April at aprillynngoss@gmail.com. You should also include Pastor Scott and Sue Cade on any and all announcements that you send to April so they can be aware of them during the editing process. Pastor Scott s address is sklimke6@gmail.com and Sue Cade s is cades@mt-calvarylutheran.org.

19 Sunday Morning Winter Building Access Pick the closest door to your parking space these blustery Winter mornings. No need to spend the time outside walking to the parking circle main entrance. The Richland Learning Center door, Sander Hall door, glass door on other side of Sander Hall, and the main entrance will all be unlocked!! Save the Dates Snow Camp at Camp Sequanota Feb 1-3 Sequanota Wacky Bowling March 3 More info to come... The Allegheny Synod Our next craft club meeting will be at Koch Ceramics Saturday, January 19th from 2:00-4:00. You must sign up for this event by January 13th. If we do not have 10 participants, we must cancel (we already have 5). jslayton@atlanticbb.net if you will attend. We will cancel if the weather is treacherous. Please the previous address if you are uncertain about the weather, or have additional questions. Souper Bowl Collection Our youth will sponsor the Souper Bowl Collection, January 26/27 and February 2/3. We ask that you please bring in a canned food item and/or donate money to the soup pot the youth will be holding after each service. The proceeds will be given to a local food pantry. Save the Date 40,000 Can Challenge Advent to Super Bowl Sunday December 2 February 3 Your donation of non-perishable food items to the 40,000 Can Challenge will benefit local food banks and service agencies who serve the people in your community. Results will be publicized through the Allegheny Synod Facebook page, the Lutheran Letter, and s to congregations. Thank you for your generous support. 75th Anniversary Celebration/Family Reunion - September 15, 2019 All members of Mt. Calvary - both past and present are invited. Reminder magnets are located in the narthex.

20 Pictorial Directory In celebration of Mount Calvary s 75th Anniversary, we will once again be creating a pictorial directory. This will be an opportunity for members to receive their portrait and a directory as well as the option to purchase additional prints. Lifetouch will be at the church for two sessions: March 26th through 28th and April 23rd through 25th from 2-9 PM. We will also be seeking pictures from shut-ins or those who are unable to attend any of the sessions. There will be another option for people who cannot make the sessions; they can go to any church in the nation that is doing a directory and have their portrait done which will be then sent for our photographer. All photos will be placed in the directory alphabetically. Sign up sheets and additional information will be forthcoming at a later date. In the meantime, we will also be gathering photos and information from the church groups, activities, and committees for use in the directory. We would like to have this in digital form so that we can create a archive of photos and documents for future use. If you would like photos of your group but are unable to submit a photo, please contact Noelle Berkey at or Sue Osborne ar and we will be happy to take some photos for you. Hilltopper Information If you have any information you would like to place in the newsletter, The Hilltopper, for February, please to April Goss aprillynngoss@gmail.com, cc: to Sue Cade at cades@mt-calvarylutheran.org by Friday, January Envelopes can be picked up in the narthex Every year the offering envelopes are renumbered so they are in alphabetical order. Your number may have changed from last year. So, beginning Jan. 1, throw away your 2018 offering envelopes and start using your 2019 offering envelopes. If you have received envelopes and choose not to have them, OR if you did not receive envelopes and would like to have offering envelopes, please call the church office. Also, help deliver envelopes to your friends and neighbors. You will find a magnet with a reminder of our 75 Anniversary dinner on it. Thank you!