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1 Welcome to Hanover Valley Presbyterian Church If you are a guest, we d like to know that you were with us today by having you complete the form below. Your information will enable us to include you on our mailing list to receive church information and updates on events. Please feel free to use the opposite side of this tear sheet to make us aware of questions, ideas, or prayer concerns that you may have. Simply place this slip in the offering basket as it passes. Name: Spouse: Children: Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone: Date: If you are not a member, please let us know if you are: First-time Guest Return Guest Regular Attender Out-of-Town Guest Other: Please let us know how you found out about Hanover Valley Presbyterian Church: Hanover Valley Presbyterian Church Drew Derreth, pastor Address: 133 Carlisle Street Hanover, PA Phone: hanovervalley@gmail.com Website: A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America.

2 Our purpose is to become an authentic community that knows Christ and makes His grace and truth known with such power and glory that lives are transformed by the gospel, multiplying worship and praise to God throughout Hanover and the world. Ministry Coordinators Adult Workshops... Dave Kieffer, Building Maintenance... Steve Stapf, Bulletin... Patty Hegberg, (410) Child Care...Marty Kieffer, Children s Ministry... Susan Schwarz, Finance Secretary... Russ Vriezen, Hospitality... Melodi Arnold, Kids Fest... Colby & Angela Brewer, Office Administrator... Patty Hegberg, (410) Praise Team... Jessi Adams, Sound / Media... Jimmy Lynn, Sunday Operations... Christina Warrington, Youth Ministry Growth Group Leaders Bob Anderson Colby Brewer Drew Derreth John Gay Jimmy Lynn Mark Smith Session Members Colby Brewer Drew Derreth Gary Harrity Bruce Schwarz Paul Trask Dave Kieffer (Session advisor) Please be sure to provide your personal information on the opposite side if you are requesting to be contacted. Prayer Requests and/or Questions: Please check below if you would like to know how to get involved in the following areas: Growth Groups Sunday Operations Volunteer Music Ministry Child Care Hospitality Pastoral Visit Other:

3 Welcome to Hanover Valley Presbyterian Church We're glad that you're with us and we hope you'll find joyful worship that engages the heart and mind, genuine friendships, and a caring atmosphere. Feel free to take advantage of any of the opportunities offered here. If we can serve you or if you need anything today, simply speak to one of the ushers. Please take a moment to fill out the tear off slip on the back cover of the bulletin and drop it in the offering plate when it is passed later in the service. This bulletin contains all you'll need to follow the service. Just start on the next page and continue as the pastor leads, standing as indicated on the next page and continue as indicated by the asterisk (*). We invite you to stay for an informal refreshment time after the service a great time to meet new friends. Children are welcome in the service, but if you'd prefer, quality child care is provided for infants through kindergarten age throughout the service. Please speak to one of the ushers for locations. As a courtesy to those around you, we ask that you please mute cell phones during the worship time. -10-

4 To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. NOTES -9-

5 Growth Groups No one can thrive with just a Sunday morning connection. Each of us needs a place to develop genuine friendships, to ask honest questions, and to discover the implications of the Gospel to real life. Growth Groups are where that happens most authentically. They are the primary place for pastoral care. They are open groups led by trained lay leaders designed for the curious, the skeptic, the struggling, the experienced, the new and the old - people all along the spiritual journey. They are the very lifeblood of the church. Prelude Call to Worship Sunday Worship February 28, :00 A.M. Contact the pastor or one of these Growth Group leaders to discuss getting involved. Every group is always open to those not yet involved. Brochures on the value and format of Growth Groups are available in the Great Room. Mn jk lb ojhp90hj09hi ` Bob Anderson Mondays 7:00 P.M. Colby Brewer Sundays (6 weeks) 5:00 P.M John Gay st and 3 rd Wed. 7:00 P.M. Jimmy Lynn nd and 4 th Wed. 7:00 P.M. Mark Smith nd Friday 6:30 P.M. 4 th Sunday 12:00 P.M. In addition to these Growth Groups, there is a student group every other Thursday each month held in the Youth Room here at the church. We also offer a number of investigative Bible studies at Gettysburg College. *Gathering Songs Thy Mercy Thy mercy my God is the theme of my song, the joy of my heart, and the boast of my tongue. Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, hath won my affection and bound my soul fast. Without Thy sweet mercy, I could not live here. Sin would reduce me to utter despair, But through Thy free goodness, my spirit's revived, and He that first made me still keeps me alive. Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own and the covenant love of Thy crucified Son. All praise to the Spirit whose whisper divine seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine. Soul On Fire : God, I m running for Your heart, I m running for Your heart, til I am a soul on fire. Lord, I m longing for Your ways. I m waiting for the day When I am a soul on fire, til I am a soul on fire. (Repeat) Lord, restore the joy I had. I have wandered, bring me back. In this darkness, lead me through until all I see is You!! Bridge: Lord, let me burn for You again. Let me return to You again. Lord, let me burn for You again! Let me return to You again! God, I m running for Your heart, I m running for Your heart til I am a soul on fire, Til I am a soul on fire, til I am a soul on fire

6 HIS Behold Our God Who has held the oceans in His hands? Who has numbered every grain of sand? Kings and nations tremble at His voice. All creation rises to rejoice. Behold our God seated on His throne, come let us adore Him. Behold our King nothing can compare, come let us adore Him. Who has given counsel to the Lord? Who can question any of His words? Who can teach the One who knows all things? Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds? Financial Management Seminar Beginning on Tuesday, March 15th, we will offer a money management seminar called Financial Peace University (FPU). FPU isn't your typical money class. It is a practical, entertaining and fun way to learn how to get out of debt and handle money God's way. FPU is based on Scripture, with a proven plan that provides hope and help for many. The class will meet for 9 consecutive weeks, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Dock Room. Cost is $105 for class materials and can be ordered online via a link on the church website. For more information contact our seminar leader, Adam Kirkpatrick at: (717) Good Friday Service We will be gathering for a time of worship on Good Friday, March 25 th at 7:00 pm.! Who has felt the nails upon His hand, bearing all the guilt of sinful man? God eternal humbled to the grave, Jesus Savior risen now to reign. Easter Morning Breakfast Bring friends, family and neighbors to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior as a community on Easter Sunday, March 27 th. We will begin with a breakfast in the Great Room at 9:00 am. Contact the church office (717) for additional details. Corporate Prayer of Confession: Gracious God and Loving Father, you have promised that if we confess our sins, you are faithful and just and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We admit that none of our motives are pure, that both our evil deeds, and our good works, fall short of your glory. Accept our confession, as we trust in the work of Christ and the cross. Cleanse, heal and renew us. Through Jesus we pray. Amen. Inclement Weather Policy In the event that inclement weather necessitates us to cancel the Sunday morning service, a banner will be on our website, Private Confession Words of Encouragement Psalm 103:11-13 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. *Song of Assurance Great is Thy Faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with Thee, Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not, as Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be

7 Hanover Valley Bulletin Board What Do I Do with My Car We re glad you re here today and just wanted to let you know that there are maps available in the Great Room highlighting available parking in the area. There s plenty and it s all less than a block away. There is also a parking lot, especially for guests, next to our building outside the Railroad Street entrance. All public, metered, on-street parking is free on Sundays. : Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above; Join with all nature in manifold witness, to Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. () Kids Under Construction This is an active and age-appropriate learning time for children who are two years old through high school-age. Child care is also provided during this time. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside. () Adult Workshop Old Testament Book Study: Ecclesiastes An honest look at life under the sun shows us an uncertain world laced with frustration and futility. Even those fortunate enough to live charmed lives are not safe from the corrosive powers of time and death. Join us January 10 th - February 28 th as we walk alongside the Teacher, the son of David, King of Jerusalem in search of answers to Life s most troubling observations and unsettling questions. Teachers: Dave Kieffer and Gary Harrity. Announcements & Prayers of the People Offering & Special Music Scripture Judges 4 page p. 172 Chair Bible Ladies Bible Study Ladies! Please join us for weekly Bible study at the church on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am from January 27 th through April 6 th (skipping March 23 rd ). We are studying the book of Jeremiah from the series: The Word of the Lord by Nancy Guthrie. Childcare is provided. Please contact Andrea Lynn (717) or Donna Rosselet (240) for any additional information. Middle School Cupcake Bar Night Attention middle school students! We will be feasting on cupcakes THIS Saturday, March 5 th, beginning at 7:00 pm. If you would like to donate non-iced cupcakes or containers of icing or toppings (such as Oreo crumbs, sprinkles, etc.,) please contact Anne Scott at annescott1010@gmail.com. See you there! Hospitality Meeting NEXT Sunday, March 6 th, there will be a brief hospitality team meeting in the kitchen immediately after the service. Please contact Melodi Arnold (717) with any questions. -6- Sermon A Savior Named Deborah Pastor Drew Derreth *Song of Reflection I Will Glory in My Redeemer I will glory in my Redeemer, whose priceless blood has ransomed me Mine was the sin that drove the bitter nails and hung Him on that judgment tree I will glory in my Redeemer, who crushed the pow r of sin and death My only Savior before the holy Judge The Lamb who is my righteousness The Lamb who is my righteousness I will glory in my Redeemer, my life He bought, my love He owns I have no longings for another I m satisfied in Him alone I will glory in my Redeemer, His faithfulness my standing place Though foes are mighty and rush upon me My feet are firm held by His grace, my feet are firm held by His grace. -3-

8 I will glory in my Redeemer, who carries me on eagle s wings He crowns my life with loving kindness, His triumph song I ll ever sing I will glory in my Redeemer, who waits for me at gates of gold And when He calls me it will be paradise His face forever to behold, His face forever to behold Worship Musicians Jessi Adams piano Praise Team Art Rathell, Cassie Wells, Deb Stapf *Benediction *Parting Song of Praise I Love You, Lord I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice, To worship You, oh my soul, rejoice! Take joy, my Lord, in what You hear, May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear. THIS WEEK TODAY 9:00 A.M. Kids Under Construction 9:00 A.M. Adult Workshop (Dock Room) 10:00 A.M. Worship Service 11:15 A.M. Refreshments 12:00 P.M. Growth Group (Mark Smith) MON 7:00 P.M. Growth Group (Bob Anderson) WED 10:00 A.M. Ladies Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Prayer Gathering 7:00 P.M. Growth Group (John Gay) 7:00 P.M. Growth Group (Jimmy Lynn) FRI 10 :00 A.M. Prayer Shawl Ministry SAT 7:00 P.M. Middle School Cupcake Night Praise songs are used by permission: CCLI #152 Hymns are reprinted from the Trinity Hymnal, Copyright 1990, Great Commission Publications. Used by permission