Holy Communion 10:30 AM Setting Eight. Hope Lutheran Church 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA (610)

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1 Hope Lutheran Church 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA (610) January 9, 2011 The Epiphany of our Lord Epiphany means "manifestation." On this day we celebrate the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles that is, to all nations. Some Christian traditions celebrate three great epiphanies on this day: the magi's adoration of the Christ child, Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle, in which he changes water into wine. The word and sacraments are for us the great epiphany of God's grace and mercy. We go forth to witness to the light that shines brightly in our midst. Church Staff Pastor: Rev. Jami Possinger Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Clark W Kuntz II Parish Secretary: Jane Tretiak Director of Music: David Ziegler Bell Choir Director: Janet Filchner Treasurer: Trudy Mertz Sexton: Bill Fritzinger Financial Secretary: Debbie Gardner Service Participants 8:00 AM Acolyte: CJ Solt; Crucifer: Ryan Bird; Lector: Chris Steigerwalt; Nursery: Beth and Natasha Sawickij; Ushers: Jim and Debbie Gardner, Cathy Bird, Terri Schuon, Kim Belletti; Greeter: Buddy Rock Service Participants 10:30 AM Acolyte: Bryan Morris; Crucifer: Kayla Duch; Lector: Sharyn Kratzer; Nursery: Steph and Hannah Messinger; Ushers: Kim Roth, Ryan and Lauren Verret, Rita Hulsizer, Debra and Kailee Leibenguth; Greeters: Donald Saunders and Linda Derr; Altar Guild: Karen Koplin, Dawn, Julie and Rachel Wainwright, Denice Budihas, Tyler Medina; Communion Assistants: Brenda Lehr, Tom and Lynn Patterson TO THE GLORY OF GOD Flowers: In Celebration of Michael Fronheiser s 18 th Birthday and Russell Kromer s 81 st Birthday, both on January 7 th. We Love You! Donna and Michelle Neetz, Lucille Kromer and Mike Stevens. 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 Announcements * Confession and Forgiveness p 211 * Gathering Song #308 O Morning Star How Fair * Greeting/Kyrie p 213 * Canticle of Praise p 213 * Prayer of the Day p 215 Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6 Second Reading Ephesians 3:1-12 * Gospel Acclamation Alleluia p 216 * Gospel Reading Matthew 2:1-12 Anthem Twinkle and the Bethlehem Star Sermon * Hymn of the Day We Three Kings back cover * Nicene Creed p 104 * Prayers of Intercession p 218 Leader: Hear us, O God. Congregation: Your mercy is great. * Peace p 218 Thanksgiving We give thanks for the saving word Offering/Offertory What Child is This Hymn # 296 * 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 p 221 * Sending Song #302 As With Gladness * Dismissal p 222 Postlude *please stand if you are able Holy Communion 10:30 AM Setting Eight Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude Announcements * Gathering Song #308 O Morning Star How Fair * Greeting/Kyrie p 184 * Canticle of Praise Glory to God p 185 * Prayer of the Day p 188 Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6 Second Reading Ephesians 3:1-12 * Gospel Acclamation Alleluia.. p 188 * Gospel Reading Matthew 2:1-12 Anthem Twinkle and the Bethlehem Star Sermon * Hymn of the Day We Three Kings back cover * Nicene Creed p 104 * Prayers of Intercession p 189 Leader: Hear us, O God. Congregation: Your mercy is great. * Peace p 189 Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ Offering/Offertory What Child is This Hymn # 296 * Offertory Response Let the Vineyards Hymn # 181 * Great Thanksgiving p 190 * Holy, Holy, Holy p 190 * The Lord s Prayer p 191 Communion (continuous intinction) Lamb of God p 191 * Post Communion Canticle Let Us Talents Hymn # 674 * Prayer p 191 Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing p 192 * Sending Song #302 As With Gladness * Dismissal p 192 Postlude *please stand if you are able

2 First Reading: Isaiah 60:1 6 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD. Bulletins: Happy 4 th Birthday to Cassidy Blaukovitch-Solt, Love, her Family. Happy 18 th Birthday to our Grandson, Christian Xander, Love Nana and Grandpa. Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles 2 for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, 3 and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5 In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6 that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8 Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10 so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 (not printed)

3 JANUARY 9, 2010 THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

4 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH CHERRYVILLE, PA THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD January 9, HOSPITALIZED Donald Neustadter LVHC CC. IN PRAYER TODAY Holy Trinity, Northampton (Pastor Vicki Bush, Interim). OUR SYMPATHY to Edith Knauss (our Senior Center Director) on the death of her sister. Please keep Edith and her family in your prayers. BELL ANTHEM Today s bell anthem tells the story of the wondrous birth of Jesus through the eyes of a young star, Twinkle. Twinkle explains the Bethlehem Star s mission to lead the Wise Men to Jesus. The anthem is mixed with Twinkle s narration, sound effects to depict things like a comet, shooting star and UFO, and songs, all played by the bells. A special thank you to our Narrator, Mikayla Ninos. CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL Installation of our 2011 Congregational Council members will be at both worship services this morning. Council Members are Dennis Biechy, Kris Doncsecz, Jean Leibenguth, Linda Mery, Tim Moore, Dave Roth, Donald Saunders, Bob Small, Wayne Weidner, Christal Wrenn, Stacey Ziegler and John Zmyewski. UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS POW this Wednesday, January 12 from 5:30 8:00 Snow Tubing Thursday, January 20 from 6:30 9:00 (meet at the church) Valentine's Dinner Buy your tickets now for the third annual youth group Valentine's Dinner being held here at Hope Church on Friday, February 11. Dinner will be served from 5:00 8:00 and seatings will once again be done on the half hour. Please choose your half hour time frame upon ticket purchase. Tickets are $10 per person with a junior portion available for children for $7. The main entree choices this year are Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken Oscar (garnished with asparagus and crab), or Prime Rib. The entree will also include your beverage, soup, a vegetable, potatoes, roll & butter, and a dessert. Reservations for dinner MUST be made by Sunday, February 6th, but don't wait! Buy your tickets as soon as possible! **Tickets will not be sold at the door.** NEW MEMBERS CLASSES will begin THIS MORNING Sunday. Classes will be held from 9:15 10:15am on the following Sundays; January 9, 16, 23 & 30. New members will be received on Sunday, January 30 th. If you are interested in joining our family of faith, please fill out the Hope Hospitality Pads and indicate your interest! IS THERE CHURCH? If the weather is extremely bad on any given Sunday this winter, and you are wondering if Sunday Church School or worship services are cancelled, please check the website at or call our church office ( ), or listen to the radio stations WAEB (AM 790), B104 or WFMZ. NEW WORSHIP ARTS TEAM looking for members What is Worship Arts? Worship Arts is about rediscovering awe helping worshippers move toward the deep sense of wonder that is kindled inside of us when we are touched by God. Broadly speaking, it is art designed to enhance worship and may include banners, stoles, paraments, lighting, drama and other experiences that touch our senses. Hope Lutheran is putting together a Worship Arts Team which will consist of a group of interested people who will look at church seasons, biblical texts, symbols old and new and discover ways that we can use these things in creative and worshipful ways to encounter God. You do not have to be crafty just creative to be part of this team! Our first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26 th at 7:00pm in Pastor Jami s office. If you are someone who might be interested, please talk to Pastor Jami, David Ziegler (Director of Music) or just show up! LOCK UP a new Lock Up schedule for 2011 is being completed. A few new volunteers are needed. Please call the church office if you can help and to get more information. FLOWER CHART our new flower chart is posted for Two sponsors (only two) are needed each week at a cost of $15.00 per sponsor. Money is due to the church office 2 weeks before your sponsorship. Thank you. BULLETIN CHART our new bulletin chart is posted for Three sponsors are needed each week at a cost of $6.00 per sponsor. Money is due to the church office 2 weeks before your sponsorship. Thank you. MILITARY PERSONNEL Please keep the following persons and their families in your prayers. Serving in the Mid East Christina Snyder, Andrew Knauss, William DeLong, Bryan Lenoards, Gary Sostak, Jared Unangst, Keith Unangst, Jr, Joe Betz, Storm Lenords, John Allan Livermon, Ryan Daniel and Garret Romig. Serving elsewhere Christina Wortman, Josh Eberts, Robert O Keefe, Art Herritt and Tyler Kreider.

5 STATISTICS Last Sunday s attendance; 8:00am service 99; 10:30am service 121; Total offering $ includes $ for the building fund and $ for Sunday school). FINANCIAL UPDATE as of November 30, 2010 YTD Total Income = $267, YTD Total Expenses = 326, Net Income = minus 58, Regular Fund Bal. = minus 11, PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK One way of growing in our spirituality is by lifting up in prayer one family from our church each day of the year. This week s families are: 01/09/11 Daniel, Katherine, Juliana, Kacee Medei and family 01/10/11 Kelly Green and family 01/11/11 Lori, Jessica, Ryan Holota and family 01/12/11 Shirley Heilman and family 01/13/11 Rhonda Shaffer and family 01/14/11 Madilynn Stoffey and family 01/15/11 Trudy Mertz and family 2010 ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 15, 2011 Each group or committee meeting at Hope Church is expected to submit an Annual Report by January 15 th. The report should be submitted on an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper and should include past accomplishments and future goals. (An easier way to submit your report is by . Please send it to Jane in the church office at office@hopecherryville.org) LEARNING MINISTRIES DAY Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Muhlenberg College. The theme this year is Technology and the Bible: It s All Greek to Me. The keynote speaker will be Hans Wiersma, Associate Professor of Religion at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN. Wonderful opportunity for our Sunday school teachers; please let Lynn LaBarre know if interested in attending. (ALL are welcome!) NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Monday, January 17 th. Newsletter collation on Thursday, January 20 th at 9:00am in the church office. PRAYER REQUESTS made this week were: Joe Creyer and Mark Hagley and Family. REMINDER TO YOUTH PARTICIPANTS NEXT SUNDAY, January 16, 2011 Thomas Reinhard, Sarah Frohnheiser, Kyle Kromer, Todd Hetrick, Megan Heffelfinger, Janelle Demko Please check your youth schedules for times and duties. REMINDER TO ADULT WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS NEXT SUNDAY, January 16, 2011 Lectors Katie Biechy and Chris Wrenn Ushers Mohrey Team and Doncsecz Team Nursery Jen and Megan Heffelfinger, Tammy and Janelle Demko Communion Assistants Wayne Weidner, Betty Rock and Robin Zamadics Altar Guild Karen Koplin, Dawn, Julie and Rachel Wainwright, Denice Budihas, Tyler Medina (January) Lock Up Doug and Leslie Daniel (January) Greeters Amy Nichols and Betty Krupa NEW SCHEDULES will be completed shortly for the following; Lectors, Ushers, Greeters and Communion Assistants. New volunteers are always needed, please let Jane in the church office know if you would like to be added to any of these schedules. Thank you! THIS WEEK S CALENDAR Today Senior 12:00pm Monday 6:15pm 7:00pm Tuesday Bells of 6:00pm Youth 6:15pm Reformation 7:30pm Friday Junior 4:00pm Next Sun. Installation of Level I Mentors at both services New Members 9:15am Senior 12:00pm 2010 SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL TAX STATEMENTS Statements to be used for income tax purposes will be given only to those who request them. Please complete the information below and have your child give this form with their offering, or phone Nancy Creyer at (leave message). Statements will be completed in January of NAME(S) ENVELOPE NUMBER(S)