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1 Hope Lutheran Church 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA (610) hopecherryville.org CORE PURPOSE STATEMENT: People of Hope: working together, with God, to love and serve others October 15, 2017 Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost In Isaiah we are given a vision of the great feast to come, when God will wipe away death forever. In Jesus parable about a great banquet, those invited do not come, so the invitation is extended to others. In our liturgy God spreads a table before us. Even amid anxiety and hardship we rejoice in the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. With great joy we feast at the table of the Lord, and we go forth to share the wonderful invitation with others hungering and thirsting for the abundant life of God. CHURCH STAFF Pastor Rev. Jami Possinger ext. #12 Assistant Pastor Rev. Brian Rajcok ext. #13 Pastor Emeritus Rev. Clark W. Kuntz II Administrative Manager Jennifer Sommers ext. #10 Director of Music David Ziegler ext. #11 Treasurer Trudy Mertz Sexton Bonnie Zmyewski Financial Secretary Deb Gardner Communications Specialist Nina Weiss ext. #20 SERVICE PARTICIPANTS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Acolyte Brance Ethan Rehrig Shoenberger Crucifer Sarah Bird Holly Fasching Greeter Delores Reenock Chip Hunsicker Lector Katie Biechy Bob Small Nursery Bianna Weaver and Vicki Weaver Jevin Fritz and Tara Fritz Ushers Mohrey Team Benninger Team Communion Assistants Brian Schell Vicki Steiner John Zmyewski Oct. Altar Guild Dawn Wainwright, Pat Amey, Lori Hildebrand Percussionist Joe Neupauer Holy Communion Setting 3 8:00 AM Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude Announcements * Confession and Forgiveness p 94 * Gathering Song As We Gather # 522 * Greeting/Kyrie p 138 * Canticle of Praise This is the Feast p 140 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Isaiah 25:1-9 Second Reading Philippians 4:1-9 * Gospel Acclamation Alleluia p 188 * Gospel Reading Matthew 22:1-14 Sermon * Hymn of the Day Let Us Go Now # 523 * Apostles Creed p 105 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Hear us, oh God. Cong. Your mercy is great. * Peace Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ Offering The Peace of God Senior Choir * Offertory Response Create in Me a Clean Heart # 186 * Great Thanksgiving p 144 * Holy, Holy, Holy p 144 * The Lord s Prayer p 145 Lamb of God p 146 (Gluten-free wafers in the chalice in front of the baptismal font) Communion (intinction) * Post Communion Canticle Thankful Hearts and # 204 * Prayer Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song Sent Forth By God s Blessing # 547 * Dismissal * Postlude *please stand if you are able Service of the Word 10:30 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 Announcements * Confession and Forgiveness p 211 * Gathering Song "As We Gather # 522 * Greeting/Kyrie p 213 * Canticle of Praise Glory to God p 213 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Isaiah 25:1-9 Anthem: The Wedding Banquet Junior Choir Second Reading Philippians 4:1-9 * Gospel Acclamation Alleluia p 216 * Gospel Reading Matthew 22:1-14 Children s Message Sermon *Hymn of the Day Let Us Go Now # 523 *Apostles Creed p 217 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Hear us, oh God. Cong. Your mercy is great. * Peace Thanksgiving We give thanks for the saving word Offering The Peace of God Senior Choir Offertory * 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 Sent Forth By God s Blessing # 547 * Dismissal * Postlude *please stand if you are able

2 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA hopecherryville.org Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 15, 2017 CORE PURPOSE STATEMENT: People of Hope: working together, with God, to love and serve others TO THE GLORY OF GOD ALTAR FLOWERS: In Honor of Brenda Rice s Birthday with Love from her Family; In Celebration of our Wedding Anniversary on October 12 th, by Shirley & Terry Green BULLETINS: In Celebration of Jane Tretiak & Janet Pauker s Birthdays, Love the Holenick Family; In Memory of Sandy s beloved sister, Pam Nichols, Love Chip & Sandy Hunsicker; In Celebration of Frankie Zamadics Birthday with love Mom, Dad, Andy & Grammy THE PRESS: In memory of our beloved Mother, Helen Marsh, on her Birthday today. We deeply love and miss you, Susan Harrell & Nancy Creyer. SPREAD THE WORD: Still seeking sponsors for the weekly Bulletins as well as The Press. If you are interested, please mark the board! We thank you for your continued support! IN PRAYER TODAY Heidelberg, The Rev. Virginia A. Goodwin POST-CONFIRMATION All high school students are invited to a new postconfirmation program! We will meet the first and third Sundays of every month, have discussions, and do various activities. The group will pretty much be whatever you want to make it, so come to a meeting and let s get the year off to a good start! 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: 10/15/17 Douglas, Leslie Daniel, Brittany Muthard and family 10/16/17 Brian, Karen Costenbader and family 10/17/17 Allen, Delores Derhammer and family 10/18/17 Edward Cherry and family 10/19/17 Larry, Kathleen Creyer and family 10/20/17 Lester, Ellen Derhammer and family 10/21/17 Sheri, Brandon, Logan Christman and family

3 EVANGELISM NEWS THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDIES - begin on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:30pm. This is a small group, studies are informal with excellent discussions. We are growing and learning God's word together. Everyone is invited to participate in any or all of these events. We would love to have you join us! For further information, please call Sharyn Kratzer at COMMITTEE MEETING: The Evangelism Committee will be doing a worship service at West Village (Northampton Village) on Wed. October 11 th at 10 am. Anyone wishing to join our committee to provide worship to the residents is welcome to come and help us. Many Thanks. Sharyn A. Kratzer WELCA NEWS: The WELCA Minutes are in the Narthex from the September meeting. Additionally, please note that WELCA will be meeting this Tuesday, October 17 th at 9:00 am in the Adult Sunday School Room, all are welcome. Any questions, please contact Judy Dieter. HURRICANE RELIEF DRIVE: The Woman of Faith are still collecting items for hurricane relief today October 15 th. Please see list of items needed on the bulletin board. JOURNEYS THROUGH GRIEF A six-week seminar for those who are grieving. Monday mornings from 10:30am-12:00pm from October 9 th through November 6 th at Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road, Allentown. There is no fee to participants thanks to the generosity of J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home. Registration is required, please contact Sylvia Havlish at or REFORMATION 500 FESTIVAL SERVICE: On Reformation Sunday, October 29 th, there will be a Reformation Service at Faith Lutheran Church in Whitehall at 4:00 pm. The church is located at 3355 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA Congregations from across the Lehigh Valley will gather together and our special guest preacher will be Martin Luther himself (as portrayed by Pastor David Newhart)! Please come out to celebrate the Reformation with our mission district. If you would be so kind to bring a dessert item to share, please sign-up what you are bringing on the bulletin board. Hope you can make it to this special 500 th anniversary celebration! Outreach Ministries: The next Outreach Ministry will be on Wednesday, October 18 th at 2:30 pm to St. Stephen s

4 STATISTICS Last Sunday s attendance; 8:00am service 92 / 10:30 am service 116; Total offering - $ ; (includes $ for the building fund); and $ for Sunday School. COFFEE HOUR: There will be a special Coffee Hour hosted by Kristen Edelman-Weiner of Thrivent today October 15 th, 2017 following both the 8 am & 10:30 am services. Please stop by for fellowship and tasty treats. ASK AN ADVISOR DAY: Hosted by Kristen Edelman-Weiner of Thrivent on October 31 st, 2017 in the Conference Room. Are you asking yourself what can I do with my 401(k) from my previous employer? ; Can I give money to my grandchildren without them having to pay taxes on the money they are gifted? ; How do I know that I have saved enough money for retirement? ; What can I be doing right now to save more? ; What financial questions can Thrivent answer for you? Sign-up for a time to meet with Kristen Edelman-Weiner during Ask An Advisor Day on Tuesday, October 31 st, The sign-up sheet is located on the Bulletin Board. Not able to make it, no problem, call Kristen at (484) and schedule a time to meet that is convenient for you! *Important Note* - Open Enrollment for Part D (Drug Plan/Medicare) will be from October 15 th December 7 th. If you have any questions, please contact our local Thrivent Representative at LUTHERAN NIGHT AT THE PHANTOMS: The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are hosting a Lutheran Church night on Saturday October 28th in honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Join the Phantoms at PPL Center in Allentown for a fun night of hockey commemorating this holiday. Includes a post-game photo at center ice with all Lutheran Churches in attendance. Phantoms take on the Hartford Wolf Pack (NY Rangers affiliate). Doors open at 5:30 and puck drop is at 7:05 PM. $18 per ticket. Sign up on the board! BOY SCOUT ITALIAN BUFFETT DINNER: Saturday, November 4 th from 3:00-8:00 pm here at Hope Church. Tickets available from Troop 242 Boy Scouts or from the church office. Proceeds will be used to maintain the troops equipment and defer the cost of some troop outings. Please see the flyer on the Community Board for more information! BASKET COMMITTEE: On behalf of everyone on this committee, Thank You to all who volunteered, donated and added to the success of the Fall Basket Social! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

5 COMMITMENT SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Please remember to submit your RSVP Cards for our Thank You Breakfast. Remember to indicate if you will be attending the 9:00 am or 11:30 am seating and the number of guests. Because of YOU Our Stewardship Committee is excited to announce the 2017 Fall Stewardship theme Because of YOU! Why are they excited? Because of YOU! This year we want to especially celebrate and thank YOU our members for their special gifts and the MANY ministries that happen because your generosity. We will observe Commitment Sunday on October 22 nd at both worship services and we ve planned some fun activities During worship, we will show you just how our members touch the lives of people in our community and beyond. Maybe it will inspire you to find a place to employ your gifts! You will have the opportunity to complete and return an Estimate of Giving Card. Finally we will have a Thank You breakfast after each service where you can join other members for a warm meal and lots of fellowship just to say thanks! So that we know how many to plan for we are asking that you complete the RSVP card you were given when you entered the sanctuary. You may drop it in the offering plate or in the basket as you leave. We hope you will take time and join us for this special day.

6 REMINDER TO WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Sunday, October 22, 8:00am 10:30am 2017 Acolyte Noah Wolfel Aislinn McDonald Crucifer Gavin Hagley Grace Heffintrayer Communion Assistants Kim Belletti Sharyn Kratzer Linda Mery Greeter Betty Rock Betty Krupa Lector Nancy Biechy Marge Zimmerman Nursery Reece Anderson and Jean Anderson Alexa Rousenberger and Wanda Rousenberger Ushers Kocher Team Leibenguth Team October Altar Guild Dawn Wainwright, Pat Amey, Lori Hildebrand Oct. Sign Changers Nancy Creyer Today Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday CALENDAR OF THE WEEK For complete rehearsal schedules, see the online calendar at calendar.hopecherryville.org Coffee Hour Presented by Thrivent Sunday School Wellness Team Conference Room Friendship Dance Pictorial Directory Committee Hansen Hall WELCA Meeting Centering Prayer Centering Prayer Outreach Ministry to St. Stephens Pastor s Bible Study Bible Study Stewardship Thank You Breakfast Set-Up Kuntz Hall Commitment Sunday Thank You Breakfast Sunday School 9:00 & 11:30 am 9:15 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 6:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 10:00 am 6:30 pm 9:00 am 900 & 11:30 am 9:15 am

7 Youth Group News & Happenings: Hi Everyone! Here s a list of what s going on in Youth Group for the months of October, November and December. Please note, the December concert signup deadline is October 29 th since we need to Order tickets in advance. POW Save the Dates: Wed. Nov. 8 th 5:30-8:00 pm; Wed. Dec. 15 th 5:30-8:00 pm Save The Dates: Sat. Nov. 18 th 4:30-8:00 pm Thanksgiving Dinner; Sun. Dec. 10 th 12:30 3:30 pm Light lunch & Christmas Caroling to Hope s Star members; Fri. Dec. 15 th 7:00 pm Big Church Night Out Concert Ticket Deadline is Oct. 29 th! *** Check your & The News Board for more info*** Blessings to you all in the coming months! Pastor Brian Sunday School News: Sunday School is underway. We are super excited to start the new year! This year s theme is hometown heroes and how each of us can help our neighbor. Each month the Sunday School classes will be collecting for the charity of the month. The first month of collection will be October with the charity Color for Kids. This local charity collects new crayons, coloring books, markers, paints & color pencils to give to classrooms in the U.S. and abroad that are in need. This year s collection will be going to Texas. Just as a reminder, each Sunday School student must register each year. Be sure to fill out and hand in your child s registration as soon as possible. The Christian Ed office is hoping to start sending out monthly newsletters to keep everyone up-to-date on Sunday School activities and events. ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF ELECTRONIC GIVING - Consider electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly contributions. Electronic giving offers convenience for members and provides much-needed contribution consistency for our congregation. To set up a recurring contribution, visit the church website at and locate the Online Giving page. Simply scan this code with your device. *you may need to download a free QR reader app first!