Hope Lutheran Church Service of the Word 8:00 AM Holy Communion 10:30 AM Setting Four Gathering October 28, 2012 Reformation Sunday Gathering

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1 Hope Lutheran Church 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA (610) hopecherryville.org October 28, 2012 Reformation Sunday Can we pray the way Bartimaeus prays? People try to hush him up because by addressing Jesus as "Son of David" he is making a politically dangerous claim that Jesus is the rightful king. Could our prayers ever be heard as a threat to unjust powers-that-be? Bartimaeus won't give up or go away quietly, but repeats his call for help more loudly. Do we ask so boldly? And are our prayers an honest answer to Jesus' question, "What do you want me to do for you?" CHURCH STAFF Pastor Rev. Jami Possinger ext. #12 Pastor Emeritus Visitation Pastor Rev. Clark W. Kuntz II Rev. Jerry Mraz Parish Secretary Jane Tretiak ext. #10 Director of Music David Ziegler ext. #11 Bell Choir Director Janet Filchner ext. #40 Treasurer Sexton Financial Secretary Trudy Mertz Bonnie Zmyewski Deb Gardner Communications Specialist Steven Shermetta ext. #20 SERVICE PARTICIPANTS 8:00am 10:30am Acolytes Carolyn Frohnheiser Jacob Savage Crucifers Dawson Hughes Brianna Schaff Lectors Bob Small Jack Wolfe Nursery Beth and Katerina Sawickij Kristie and Alison Steuer Ushers Rock Team Benninger Team Communion Assistants Linda Derr Sharyn Kratzer Altar Guild for October Brenda Lehr Karen Koplin, Dawn and Julie Wainwright, Denice Budihas, Tyler Medina Service of the Word 8:00 AM Gathered by the Holy Spirit, we hear and proclaim the saving word of God for the entire world. We give thanks for that saving word and all the gifts of God, who then sends us to share the good news and to care for those in need. Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude Amazing Grace Announcements * Gathering Song A Mighty Fortress Is Our God # 503 * Greeting p 213 * Canticle of Praise p 213 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Jeremiah 31:31-34 Anthem The Famous Lutherans Song Second Reading Romans 3:19-28 * Gospel Acclamation Alle (see screen) * Gospel John 8:31-36 Children s Message Sermon * Hymn of the Day For by Grace You Have Been Saved # 598 * Apostles Creed p 217 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Lord, in your mercy, Cong.: hear our prayer. Reception of New Members * Peace Thanksgiving We give thanks for the saving word Offering/Offertory Reformation Polka * Canticle of Thanksgiving p 219 * Thanksgiving for the Word p 220 * The Lord s Prayer p 221 Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song Built on a Rock # 652 * Dismissal Postlude Pennsylvania Polka *please stand if you are able Holy Communion 10:30 AM Setting Four Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude Amazing Grace Announcements * Gathering Song A Mighty Fortress Is Our God # 503 * Greeting p 147 * Canticle of Praise This is the Feast p 149 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song Anthem A Monk Named Luther First Reading Jeremiah 31:31-34 Anthem The Famous Lutherans Song Second Reading Romans 3:19-28 * Gospel Acclamation Alle (see screen) * Gospel John 8:31-36 Sermon * Hymn of the Day For by Grace You Have Been Saved # 598 * Apostles Creed p 105 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Lord, in your mercy, Cong.: hear our prayer. Reception of New Members * Peace Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ Offering/Offertory Reformation Polka * Offertory Response Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful # 184 * Great Thanksgiving p 152 * Holy, Holy, Holy p 153 * The Lord s Prayer p 154 Lamb of God p 154 Communion (intinction) (PLEASE NOTE: gluten free wafers are available in the chalice in front of the baptismal font) Communion Hymn One Body Broken (see screen) * Post Communion Canticle Thankful Hearts # 207 * Prayer Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song Built on a Rock # 652 * Dismissal Postlude Pennsylvania Polka

2 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Reformation Sunday October 28, 2012 hopecherryville.org Welcome! We are happy to have you worship with us! Visitors and members don t forget to sign the Hope Hospitality pads located in each pew. Thank you! TO THE GLORY OF GOD FLOWER SPONSORS: In Loving Memory of Harry Weil on his Birthday, Love, his Family. In Celebration of Stephanie Saffron s Birthday, Love, her Family. BULLETIN SPONSORS: In Celebration of our Grandson, Benjamin Newton s Birthday, Love, Nana and Grandpa. In Celebration of our Daughter, Sonya Newton s Birthday, Love, Mom and Dad. In Celebration of Alice Arndt s 70 th Birthday, Love, her Husband, Dale, her Daughter, Michelle and her Son, Mike. THE PRESS: Happy Birthday to my Grammy, Alice Arndt and Nana, Brenda Rice, Love, Granddaughter, Brianna Schaff. IN PRAYER TODAY Hope, Cherryville (Pastor Jami Possinger). NEW MEMBERS this morning we welcome the following people as our newest members of Hope Church. Jeffrey and Tina Benetzky and children, Kaitlin and Zachary Douglas Burner Michelle Hankee Mark Higgins and Heather Muhr and children, Logan and Carter Higgins Adam Holencik Shannon Kacsur and children, Anthony and Avery Charles and Elaine Kern Adam Kutz Clarence and Enid Hower Samantha Loch Justin Maurer (associate member) Diana Slepetz and children, Emily Slepetz and Carson Meckes Dean and Virginia Smith and children, Jeremy, Courtney and Tyler Sonya Spohn and children, Nicole and Thomas Jennifer Werley Courtney Wisniewski Please greet our new members and give them a warm welcome!

3 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - The following youth will receive their first Holy Communion this morning, Sunday, October 28th. They received instruction for first Holy Communion during their confirmation retreat yesterday. Megan Beers, Kaitlin Benetzky, Nicholas Hankee, Taylor Sook and Curtis Weber. PORK AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER - The youth group is hosting its second annual pork and sauerkraut dinner on Sunday, November 4 from 12:00 5:00pm. The meal will include roasted pork, sauerkraut, homemade mashed potatoes, roll, a salad, a selection from assorted desserts, and a beverage. The cost is $8 for an adult ticket bought in advance and $9 at the door. Children ages 3 7 will be $4 in advance and $5 at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hot dogs will be available as an alternative for children. ADVANCE tickets are available through TODAY, Sunday, October 28 after which tickets will need to be purchased at the door for the additional price. You may purchase tickets immediately after each service this morning or by leaving a message at the church at , extension 9. Dinner proceeds will benefit the Kuntz Hall kitchen renovation project. ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - Mark your calendars for our Annual Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, November 11 th, at 9:15am. Sunday School will be held at the normal time with a movie being shown for the younger grades that allows teachers to attend the meeting. At least 50 members (in good standing) are needed for a quorum that morning. CHURCH DIRECTORY Put names with faces and be a part of our new church family directory. We are partnering with Lifetouch to tell our story. These very convenient photographs will be taken at the church. The session includes: professional photographers, immediate portrait viewing, a free 8 x 10, a free church directory, and the opportunity to purchase additional portraits with delivery by Christmas. Portrait dates are as follows: November 13 th & 14 th, November 23 rd & 24 th, and November 27 th December 1 st. Portraits are valued family keepsakes. The directory will not be complete without you! SIGN-UPS - TODAY sign up for an appointment TODAY, Sunday, October 28 th and next Sunday, November 4 after both services and also during Sunday School. You can also call Nancy Hofmann during the week for an appointment at Please DO NOT call the church office to make an appointment as Jane will not have a master schedule to make appointments.

4 SENIOR FALL FEAST Saturday, November 10 th the Social Ministry Committee invites any senior citizen or homebound member to our annual Fall Feast. Sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the narthex. USHERS NEEDED - We are in immediate need for 2 ushers to help a team for the late services; also ushers are needed for both services. Please consider volunteering as an usher. Gather family and friends and form your own team, or join one of our existing teams. Call the church office at if you can help. WELCA - meeting minutes available on the bulletin board. COOKBOOKS - a few of Hope s cookbooks have been found. These make great gifts, if interested; please call the church office at The cost is $10.00 each which is donated entirely to the Northampton Area Food Bank. BIBLE STUDY - a new Bible study and discussion group has begun and continues Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. For further information, please contact Sharyn Kratzer at STATISTICS Last Sunday s attendance; 8:00am service 137; 10:30am service 131. Total offering - $ (includes $ for the building fund and $ for Sunday School). WALNUTPORT CANAL FESTIVAL last Sunday a group from Hope Church made funnel cakes and deep fried Oreo cookies at the Walnutport Canal Festival. They made $1, for Hope Church. A big thank you to Bud and Betty Rock, Buddy and Michael Rock, Natalie Kirchner and John and Bonnie Zmyewski for all of their hard work to make this day a success! PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK The Congregational Council is encouraging all our members to grow in their spirituality through a regular Prayer Life. One way of doing this is by lifting up in prayer one family from our church each day of the year. This week s families are: 10/28/12 Michael Stevens and family 10/29/12 Wendy, Ethan Kish and family 10/30/12 Nelson, Patricia Stahley and family 10/31/12 Donald, Carol, Matthew Gross and family 11/01/12 Melissa, CJ Solt, Mark, Cassidy Blaukovitch/Solt and family 11/02/12 Mark, Renae, Madison Siegfried and family 11/03/12 Stephen, Katrina, Joshua Skrapits and family

5 Today CALENDAR OF THE WEEK New Members Received New Members Reception Kuntz Hall Rental 8:00 & 10:30am 9:15am 1:00pm Monday Memorial Garden Meeting Tuesday Youth Choir (pictures) Alleluia Ringers The EnsemBELL 6:15pm 7:30pm Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Staff Meeting Bible Study discovering Bells Junior Choir (pictures) Senior Choir (pictures) Youth Group Sleepover/Lock In Wedding Rehearsal Kuntz Hall Rental Wedding All Saints Sunday Holy Baptism Pork and Sauerkraut 10:00am 6:00pm 7:00pm See youth board 5:00pm 12:00pm 2:00pm Both services 10:30am 12:00pm-5:00pm REMINDER TO WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS SUNDAY, November 4 8:00am 10:30am Acolytes Shannon Reinhard Ashley Hildebrand Crucifers Elizabeth Moore Nicholas Hankee Greeters Ernie and Kris Jerry and Betty Mraz Doncsecz Lectors Brian Schell Chris Wrenn Nursery Michelle and Jenele Vadelund Penny and Lily Fasching Ushers Mohrey Team Demko Team Communion Assistants Betty Rock Brian Schell Altar Guild for November Lock Up for November Vicki Steiner Vicki Steiner, Carla Green, Barb Burns, Kim Kurinec, Cory Ninos, Kasey Frey Tom Patterson