Do This in Memory of Me - Booklet

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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 November 4, 2018 All Saints Sunday Of all three years of the lectionary cycle, this year s All Saints readings have the most tears. Isaiah and Revelation look forward to the day when God will wipe away all tears; in John s gospel, Jesus weeps along with Mary and all the gathered mourners before he demonstrates his power over death. On All Saints Day we celebrate the victory won for all the faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved dead as well, knowing that God honors our tears. We bring our grief to the table and find there a foretaste of Isaiah s feast to come. 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 Lance Sandner Financial Secretary Deb Gardner Communications Specialist Laurie Christman ext. #20 Clearance Coordinator Julie Sekol SERVICE PARTICIPANTS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Acolytes Aubrey Rehrig Caylee Strohl Crucifers Rorie Anderson Emma Smith Banner Bearer Trent Moyer Anna Bealer Greeters Dolores Reenock Chip Hunsicker Nursery Ethan & Christy Elijah & Amy Weiss Rehrig Ushers Filchner Snyder Team Team Communion Assistants John Bednar, Deb Gardner & Sharyn Kratzer AV Assistants Jerry Mraz Jerry Mraz November Team No. 1: Mertz & Romano Altar Guild Percussionist Joe Neupauer Holy Communion 8:00 AM Do This in Memory of Me - Booklet Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude Announcements Gathering Rite and Remembrance of the Saints Hallelujah! Senior Choir * Gathering Song For All the Saints # 422 * Greeting p 004 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Isaiah 25:6-9 Second Reading Revelation 21:1-6a * Gospel Acclamation p 010 * Gospel Reading John 11:32-44 Sermon * Hymn of the Day Shall We Gather at the River # 423 *Apostles Creed p 013 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Lord, in your mercy. Cong.: Hear our prayer. * Peace Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ Offering Trumpet Tune Brass * Offertory Response: As the Grains of Wheat p 014 * The Great Thanksgiving p 016 * Holy, Holy, Holy p 017 * The Lord s Prayer p 020 Lamb of God p 020 Communion Song: Do This in Memory of Me p 021 Communion (intinction) (PLEASE NOTE: gluten free station is available behind the baptismal font) * Post Communion Canticle: Now, Oh Lord, Dismiss p 023 * Prayer Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song Voices Raised to You We Offer # 845 * Dismissal Postlude Trumpet Voluntary Brass 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 Gathering Rite and Remembrance of the Saints Hallelujah! Senior Choir * Gathering Song For All the Saints # 422 * Greeting p 004 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Isaiah 25:6-9 Second Reading Revelation 21:1-6a * Gospel Acclamation Alleluia p 216 * Gospel Reading John 11:32-44 Children s Message Sermon *Hymn of the Day Shall We Gather at the River #423 *Apostles Creed p 217 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Lord, in your mercy. Cong. Hear our prayer. * Peace Thanksgiving We give thanks for the saving word Offering Trumpet Tune Brass 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 Voices Raised to You We Offer # 845 * Dismissal * Postlude Trumpet Voluntary Brass *please stand if you are able

2 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA hopecherryville.org November 4, 2018 All Saints Sunday CORE PURPOSE STATEMENT: People of Hope: working together, with God, to love and serve others In our service today, we gather in a darkened worship space solemn and somber as we prepare to name and celebrate those who died in faith in the past year. We read their names and light a candle in their memory the light reminding us that Jesus, the light of the world, has overcome the darkness of death. Music is more subdued as we offer our members the opportunity to come forward and place a votive around the altar in memory of people they love and who have died in faith. Gradually, the worship space brightens as we begin to celebrate the lives of those made saints through their baptism in the past year. Balloons rise as we read their names symbolizing our lives rising from the waters of baptism to live out our calling to be followers of Jesus in the world. Eventually the sanctuary is brightly lit as we, together, worship joyfully celebrating those who have died, those who were baptized and those who stand worshipping with us. It is the great cloud of witnesses rejoicing with ALL the saints. ALTAR FLOWERS: In memory of my mom, Nancy Claypoole, with Love Trish Ninos; In celebration of Jacob Gibson s 8 th birthday, with Love from his Family THE BULLETINS: In celebration of our granddaughter, Alexis McDonald s birthday, Love Nana & Grandpa; In honor of Pastor Brian Godspeed, we will miss you! THE PRESS: In memory of my aunt, Toni, with Love Gloria Cole ROSEBUD ON THE ALTAR: In celebration of the birth of Jared Adam Smith on October 25 th, to the blissful parents of Jeremy & Amanda Smith. STATISTICS: Last Sunday s attendance 8:00 am service 151/10:30 am service attendance 98; Total offering $ (includes $66.00 for the building fund and $ for Sunday School).

3 ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF ELECTRONIC GIVING: As our congregation looks forward to a new year and prepares the 2019 financial budget, it is important to know what support we can depend on from our congregation members. By knowing what we are willing to commit financially, we are able to better plan for the future. Please consider setting up a recurring giving plan. Automating your financial commitments means your contributions will be received on a steady, uninterrupted basis. 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! 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: 11/05/18 Dean, Colleen Spadt and family 11/06/18 Christine, Logan Steigerwalt and family 11/07/18 Manfred, Vicki, Nicholas, Cory, Felisha Steiner and family 11/08/18 Todd, Kristie, Alison, Kaitlyn Steuer and family 11/09/18 Madilynn Stoffey and family 11/10/18 Jessica Strohl and family DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: Please keep Leonard Steigerwalt and Family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their daughter, Rachel. ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Mark your calendars for our Annual Congregational Meeting which will be held next Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 9:00 am. The meeting will be held in Kuntz Hall. At least 50 members are needed for a quorum that morning. Voting members are confirmed members. Such confirmed members, during the current or preceding calendar year, shall have communed in this congregation and shall have made a contribution of record to this congregation. Hope Constitution C8.02. LAST CALL VETERANS NAMES: Please contact the church office with all names of those who have served in our armed services as we will recognize their service during worship on Sunday, November 11 th. If you are unsure if the office has the name, please call to confirm. The office is open daily Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:00 pm; Thank you!

4 PROPOSED BUDGET: The Proposed Budget, unreviewed by Council, is available today for review. Council will review the proposed budget at their meeting on November 5 th and will submit the proposed budget to the Congregation at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 11, SPECIAL MUSIC FOR WORSHIP TODAY: We want to extend a sincere Thank You to our Brass Quartet & Timpani Members, William Green Trumpet, Noah Roth Trumpet, Caitlin Heckman Trombone, Ken Mease Trombone and Stacey Ziegler Timpani, for sharing their musical talents during worship this morning. WOMEN OF FAITH: On Saturday, November 10 th, we will be traveling to Shoemakersville to pack boxes for the Keystone Military Families. Their mission is to provide support to deployed military and their families by sending letters and cards, personal care items, snacks and local favorites to the deployed personnel and logistical, economic support and assistance to dependent families. Check out more about the Keystone Military Families on Facebook. We will be leaving the church parking lot at 9:00 am. Our shift to pack boxes is from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Help is needed! A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Any questions, please contact Jane Tretiak at COMMITMENT CARDS: If you have not already done so, kindly return your commitment card to the church as soon as possible, it s not too late. Please place them in the box located in the Narthex. Extra cards will be available on the table in the Narthex. Thank you. YOUNG ADULTS OF HOPE: Hope s young adult group is going bowling the evening of Thursday, November 8 th. Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to join or Pastor Brian (asstpastor@hopecherryville.org) to get on our list if you re not already. SPECIAL THANK YOU: To Glenn Wampole and the Waitz Corporation for donating the new personalized pens for our Hospitality Pads. POLLING STATION: We are pleased to announce that on November 6 th, Hope Church will once again serve as a polling place in the election for Northampton County residents. Thank you to our coordinators for organizing and providing staff during the election. IN PRAYER TODAY: Holy Trinity, Northampton

5 ANNUAL NATIVITY DISPLAY: The 19 th Annual Nativity Display will be held at Hope on Saturday, November 24 th from 10:00 am 6:00 pm and Sunday, November 25 th from 8:00 am 4:00 pm. The Evangelism Committee needs your help in order to make this event successful. Set-up will begin on Wednesday, November 21 st at 9:00 am until 1:00 pm and continue Friday morning at 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The Nativities may be brought to church on Friday from 1:00 5:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to help make our annual event an enjoyable one for our church family and community. Any questions, please contact Sharyn Kratzer at PRAYER SCARVES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS: Attention all parents of college students, Hope s Prayer Shawl Ministry is currently knitting and crocheting scarves for all of our college students. It s a surprise! We plan to ship them out when the weather gets cold to let our students know that we continue to pray for them as they study. Here is how you can help, please call or the church office at office@hopecherryville.org and provide to us your child s address. We will be sending to all students in colleges, trade or technical schools and community colleges. If your child is living at home and commuting we need to know that as well. Please let us know as soon as possible so we make enough for everyone! INGATHERING: We are collecting items for our yearly Ingathering. These items will be given to local organizations such as the Allentown Rescue Mission, Sayre Child Center, Gracedale, Hamburg Center and Kidspeace. Your NEW unwrapped gifts will need to be returned to the Narthex by Tuesday, December 4 th. Also, coming soon, the mitten tree will be up and ready for your donations of knit or store bought hats, scarves, mittens and gloves can be placed right on the tree. See the enclosed list of items needed! NOTES FROM CLEARANCE COORDINATOR: To keep in compliance with state mandated guidelines, all adult volunteers working with children and youth have to complete certain clearances and paperwork. Many of you have these on file already, however there is an additional form that needs to be signed and a few updates. If you are a Confirmation Parent, Youth Group Leader, or Mentor please see Julie Sekol outside of the church sanctuary after the service today. If you are a Sunday School Teacher or Helper Julie will stop by your classroom today with the forms that are needed. Thank you!

6 REMINDER TO WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Sunday, Nov. 11 th 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Acolyte Sarah Bird Jessica Erkinger Crucifer Madison Miller Payton Neff Nursery Delaney & Erica Megan & Beth Smith Szwast Greeter Betty Rock Betty Krupa Lector Michelle Costanzo Karen Koplin Communion Assistants Karen Wolfe, Sharyn Kratzer Ushers Kurinec Team Daniel Team AV Assistants NEED Kody Ziegenfus Nov. Altar Guild Team No. 1: Mertz & Romano Nov. Sign Changer Chip Hunsicker CALENDAR OF THE WEEK For complete rehearsal schedules, see the online calendar at calendar.hopecherryville.org Today Nov. 4 th Monday Tuesday Wednesday All Saints Sunday Holy Communion Service Sunday School All Ages Service of the Word Veterans Day Choir Rehearsal Finance Committee Meeting Church Council Meeting Primary Elections Kuntz Hall Jr. Choir Rehearsal Soup Group & Delivery Kuntz Hall Kitchen Staff Meeting Centering Prayer Evangelism Bible Study Sr. Choir Rehearsal Veterans Day Choir Rehearsal 8:00 am 9:15 am 10:30 am 12 noon 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 am 6:30 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 6:30 pm Thursday 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Friday Youth Group Archery Addictions 6:30 pm Saturday Next Sunday Nov. 11 th Senior Feast Kuntz Hall Family Movie Night Greatest Showman Kuntz Hall Annual Meeting Veterans Sunday Service of the Word Annual Congregational Meeting Kuntz Hall Sunday School All Ages Holy Communion Service 11:30 am 6:00 pm 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:30 am

7 MOVIE NIGHT: SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 10 TH ~ Doors open at 6 pm With Showtime at 6:30 pm; free event for all ages; free refreshments & snacks. Sign-up on the sheet located on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex! SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: October s MMP for the Chemo Bag organization will be Collected through worship today. Thank you for your amazing donations and all the support. Our next MMP will be participating in the Toys for Tots campaign donation request is a new unwrapped toy. Mark your calendar for our Sunday School Christmas Program December 16 th with a snow date of December 23 rd

8 INGATHERING WISH LIST KIDS PEACE Please no wire bound books or scarves. Art supplies (clay, coloring books, crayons, sketch pads, paint & brushes), Personal care items (deodorant, flavored lip balm, scented lotions, shampoo & shower gels), Clothing (pjs, hats, mittens, socks, sweatshirts & pants all sizes, underwear), Gift Cards (all kinds examples book store, I-Tunes, movie theaters, Target, Walmart) ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION - MEN Please no liquid soap. Sweatshirts, t-shirts (colored and white), underwear, jeans or khaki s (new or gently used sizes waist and length), bleach, single size snacks granola, fruit snack, etc., jelly, cereal, winter hats/beanies, gloves, belts, travel size deodorant, shaving cream, bar soap, casual wear clothing GRACEDALE Male: socks, scarves, after shave lotion, small combs, talcum powder Woman: body powder, hair brushes, perfume/colognes, scarves, socks Either: ankle socks, body spray, body wash, change purses, chapstick, colored pencils, adult coloring books, crayons, deodorant, nail polish, non-skid slipper socks, pens/pencils, playing cards, postage stamps, small tablets, tissue packets, writing paper, large print search a word, large print reading books, markers (washable), moisturizing lotion SAYRE CENTER CHILDREN S ITEMS ONLY - NO STUFFED ANIMALS Batteries, bibs, board books & washable books, bubbles, colored pencils, computer software for ages 4-10, construction paper, crayons, finger paints, diapers & wipes, glue sticks, infant cereal (rice or oatmeal), puzzles 25 & 50 piece, kitchen dish towels, plan paper for drawing, playdoh, playground balls, sidewalk chalk, water colors, single fruit or vegetable infant food (stage 2), stickers, tissues, toddler size forks & spoon, washcloths for classroom use, waterproof markers DYLAN & GAVIN S RAINBOW WISH LIST Items are for infant to teen, new & stuffed animals, small games, gift cards (food/gas), small fleece blankets, faith rubbing stones, crosses, journals, devotionals SCRAPS & BITS WISH BOOK TEAM Scrapbooks size 12 x 12, solid card stock paper, Disney princesses, paper, stickers, embellishments, tape runners (double-sided), photo square, clear craft glue, gift cards to hobby lobby, AC Moore, etc. HAVEN HOUSE Journals and pens

9 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has donated food items and/or backpacks to our Hope in our Community Program of providing rolling backpacks with breakfast and lunch food items for students in need. Your generous donations have filled 15 backpacks with food for children in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support! The backpacks were delivered to Little Moore Elementary School on November 1 st. We will continue to collect food items to refill the backpacks so please continue to shop! POINSETTIA ORDERS: Help us to once again have Poinsettias adorn the Nave at Christmas. You can place your order for Poinsettias beginning today for $10.00 each (colors vary). The deadline for orders will be December 9 th. The Poinsettias will decorate the church for Christmas Eve and December 30 th worship services. Plants may be picked up following the 10:30 am service on December 30 th. Envelopes for orders are located in the Narthex. Complete the form and return in the collection plate or to the church office. CHICKEN & WAFFLE DINNER UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who donated or came out to support the Youth Group s Chicken & Waffle Dinner on October 27 th. We are happy to report another successful year! Thank you to all of our volunteers for all of your hard work and dedication to our youth. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE: We will once again be utilizing a Sign-Up Genius for all worship participant opportunities with the exception of the youth during our Christmas Eve services. Please watch in the coming week for the providing the link. If you would like to volunteer for a service and do not have access to the Sign-Up Genius, kindly advise the office of your desired time and participation for same to be marked accordingly. Any questions, please contact Jennifer in the church office or office@hopecherryville.org.