Hope Lutheran Church 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035-030 (610) 767-7203 hopecherryville.org CORE PURPOSE STATEMENT: People of Hope: working together, with God, to love and serve others April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Lent In today s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God s promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ that we might also be raised with him to new life. At the Easter Vigil we will welcome new sisters and brothers at the baptismal font, as we renew our baptismal promises. CHURCH STAFF Pastor Rev. Jami Possinger ext. #12 Assistant Pastor Rev. Brian Rajcok ext. #13 Pastor Emeritus Rev. Clark W. Kuntz II Administrative Manager Jane Tretiak ext. #10 Director of Music David Ziegler ext. #11 Bell Choir Director Janet Filchner ext. #40 Treasurer Trudy Mertz Sexton Bonnie Zmyewski Financial Secretary Deb Gardner Communications Specialist Nina Weiss ext. #20 SERVICE PARTICIPANTS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Acolytes Noah Wolfel Grace Heffintrayer Crucifers Tommy Nichols Andrea Fritz Greeters Betty Rock Earl and Toni Snyder Lectors Michelle Costanzo Bob Small Nursery Michelle and Audrey and Sarah Fritz Ryleigh Hughes Ushers Benninger Team Daniel Team Communion Assistants Deb Gardner Jean Leibenguth Video Volunteers Jerry Mraz Kevin Laudano April Altar Guild Karen Koplin, Roslyn Scott, Dawn Wainwright, Pat Amey, Lori Hildebrand Holy Communion Setting 7 8:00 AM Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude Announcements * Confession and Forgiveness p 94 * Gathering Song In the Bulb There is a Flower Insert * Greeting/Kyrie see pamphlet for Lent * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14 Second Reading Romans 8:6-11 * Gospel Acclamation see pamphlet for Lent * Gospel Reading John 11:1-45 Sermon * Hymn of the Day Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land # 333 * Apostles Creed p 105 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Hear us, O God. Cong.: Your mercy is great. * Peace Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ Offering/Offertory Senior Choir Anthem I Am the Resurrection * Offertory Response Come to the Table see pamphlet for Lent * Great Thanksgiving p 180 * Holy, Holy, Holy see pamphlet for Lent * The Lord s Prayer p 182 Communion (intinction) Communion Song Pleni sunt caeli (choir only) (Gluten-free wafers in the chalice in front of the baptismal font) * Post Communion Canticle At Last, Lord see pamphlet for Lent * Prayer Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery # 334 (1, 2, 3, Lent 5) * 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 94 * Gathering Song In the Bulb There is a Flower Insert * Greeting/Kyrie p 213 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Ezekiel 37:1-14 Second Reading Romans 8:6-11 * Gospel Acclamation p 216 * Gospel Reading John 11:1-45 Children s Message Sermon * Hymn of the Day Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land # 333 * Apostles Creed p 217 * Prayers of Intercession p 218 Leader: Hear us, O God. Cong.: Your mercy is great. * Peace Thanksgiving We give thanks for the saving word Offering/Offertory Senior Choir Anthem I Am the Resurrection * 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 Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery # 334 (1, 2, 3, Lent 5) * Dismissal * Postlude *please stand if you are able
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT APRIL 2, 2017 610-767-7203 hopecherryville.org CORE PURPOSE STATEMENT: People of Hope: working together, with God, to love and serve others TO THE GLORY OF GOD FLOWER SPONSORS: In Celebration of Cindy Kocher s Birthday on April 7 th, Love, Scott and Family. In Loving Memory of my Dad (who entered eternal life 3 years ago today), Ted Foster, Love, Jane Tretiak and Family. BULLETIN SPONSORS: In Celebration of my Daughter, Cindy Kocher s Birthday, Love, Olive Hawk. In Loving Memory of my Husband, Ted Foster, by Wife, Lucille. In Loving Memory of my Dad, Ted Foster, Love, Janet Pauker and Family. IN PRAYER TODAY St. John, Coplay (Pastor Timothy D. Boyer). CONGRATULATIONS the rosebud on the altar is in celebration of the birth of Bryson William Knecht. Bryson is the son of Andrew and Kailee (Leibenguth) Knecht. He was born on March 28 th at St. Luke s, Bethlehem. SHARING OF THE PEACE during the cold and flu season, please feel free to share the peace without shaking hands. LAST ONE - LENTEN SERVICES Wednesday Lenten service will be held at 11:00am and on Wednesday, April 5. Our theme for this Wednesday, April 5 th is The Freedom of the Christian. LAST CHANCE - SOUP DINNER & TABLE TALK DURING LENT Wednesday, April 5, join us as we gather for soup and table talk before midweek worship service. There s a signup sheet on the board if you re inclined to make soup to share. 6:00 to 7:00 PM. EASTER CANDY - The Youth Group are selling homemade Easter Candy for delivery on Sunday April 2 nd or 9 th. They are making Peanut Butter, Peanut Roll, Coconut Cream or a box of mixed Eggs. The cost is $10 a box. A signup sheet is posted on the Youth Group bulletin board in the narthex if you are interested in purchasing candy.
HOPE S HELPING HANDS - Orders can be picked-up TODAY, Sunday, April 2 nd from 9:00amto 12:00pm in the Kuntz Hall kitchen. Thanks to everyone for supporting our fundraisers throughout the year. REFORMATION 500 EDUCATIONAL EVENT through April 9 th join Pastor Jami at 9:15 in Kuntz Hall on Sundays as we will be introduced to reformers their lives, their witness and their impact on the faith of many - through a video series entitled Reformation Overview. Based on the Gateway Films/Vision Video church history film series, these programs vividly bring to life the Reformation, its colorful leaders, and history-shaping turning points. ITEMS NEEDED FOR EASTER BASKETS FOR GRACEDALE Our Social Ministry Committee will once again be delivering Easter Baskets to Gracedale on Saturday, April 8 th. Items needed to fill the baskets are sample sizes of toothpaste, lotion, perfume, and body sprays. Also, needed are colored socks and anklet socks, non-skid socks, search a word books, pens, small tablets, individual packets of tissues, crackers, cookies and pretzels. Please place the items in the box in the narthex no later than Friday, April 7 th. BASKET SOCIAL - Special thanks from Hope's Basket Committee to the following people who are sponsoring tickets for the 2017 Spring Social: Loretta Weil (in loving memory of son, Brian and husband Harry) and Marian & MaryAnn Druckenmiller (in loving memory of husband/father, Richard). SAVE THE DATE Spring Basket Social will be held on Friday, April 21 st. More details to follow in upcoming bulletins. WOMEN OF FAITH on Monday, April 24 th we will have a movie night. We will be going to see the movie, The Shack. If the movie is not playing in a local theater, we will have a movie night here at the church. THE WELLNESS TEAM AND WOMEN OF FAITH INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR: A "Lunch and Learn" to be held on Wednesday, April 26 th at 12:00 Noon. Liz Buresh, from Good Shepherd rehab in Laurys Station will be speaking to us about exercise, fall prevention, balance and proper body mechanics, while we enjoy a brown bag lunch and each other s company. Dessert and beverage provided. If you cannot attend a daytime meeting, we will offer the same event the evening of May 3 rd at 6:00 PM. The topic will be different and we will serve dessert and beverages. Sign-Up today on the sheets located on the bulletin board in the narthex.
SYNOD DELEGATES NEEDED - A male and female delegate (would be great for a couple) are needed to attend the Synod Assembly on Friday, June 2 nd and Saturday, June 3 rd at the Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. The church will cover your expenses. If interested, please speak to Pastor Jami as soon as possible. Thank you! VERA BRADLEY BINGO - Youth going to the National Youth Gathering in 2018 are hosting Vera Bradley Bingo on Saturday, April 29 th. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 11:00 AM and bingo starts at 12:30 PM. Hot dogs, hamburgers, baked goods, popcorn, and other food items will be available for purchase. There will be door prizes as well as a Chinese Auction. Please come enjoy this exciting day, support Hope s youth, and win some excellent prizes! Also, we are currently looking for sponsors (individuals or businesses) for our Vera Bradley products. If you or anyone you know would be willing to be a sponsor for the bingo, please pick up a sponsor form from the narthex. We also welcome any donations of baskets, gift certificates, or other items for our Chinese Auction. Thanks in advance for all your support and for making a difference in the lives of the young people of our church! HOPE FEST - This year's Hope Fest will take place on June 16 & 17 and planning is well under way for 2 evenings of music, food, and fellowship. In preparation, we will be looking for donations of turkeys, items for the Chinese Auction, cakes, soups, and, of course, volunteers. As always, we would not be able to hold this event without the support of the church and its members, so please consider helping, attending, or both! LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS TODAY - THRIVENT AND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS On Tuesday, April 4 th beginning at 8:00am, our Thrivent representative, Kristen Edelman-Weiner, will be here to meet with members of the congregation who wish to compare their supplemental Medicare plans with Thrivent rates or, if they do not have a supplemental plan, Thrivent can guide them to a plan best suited to their individual needs. Thrivent is a preferred provider in Pennsylvania. If you are interested, please sign up at your preferred time on the sheet in the Narthex. If you are unable to meet with her on that day, you can schedule a private appointment with her. Her phone number is 610-377-3493. HELP NEEDED we are in need of volunteers to be greeters and ushers. If you are able to help with any of these ministries, or have questions about them, please call Jane in the church office at 610-767-7203. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE we ask that no beverages are brought into the church. We appreciate your cooperation!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL coming July 10 14, Hero Central. Your children will enjoy an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time as they discover their strength in God. They will become Super Heroes and explore how to serve God and God s mission for their lives. Classes will be held from 9:00 AM until noon, with a closing program on Friday, July 14@ 7 pm. Ages include 3 yr. olds (potty trained) to children completing 6th grade in June 2017. Registrations can be made at vbs.hopecherryville.org or by completing a registration form located in the narthex. A T-shirt is provided for each student registering by Sunday, June 18th. Lots of help will be needed so please consider volunteering. A staff nursery is provided for volunteers if you have younger children who are not old enough to attend. Volunteers need to register as well. So come soar yourself into God s unstoppable love. Registration forms are available on the table in the narthex, or register online at vbs.hopecherryville.org. 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: 04/02/17 Andrew Lutz, Dawn Kramer-Lutz and family 04/03/17 Georgia Mohrey and family 04/04/17 Trish, Sarah, Mikayla, Cory, Logan Ninos and family 04/05/17 Loretta Neustadter and family 04/06/17 Brenda Rice and family 04/07/17 Stanley, Doris Royer and family 04/08/17 Earl, Toni Snyder and family STATISTICS Sunday s attendance; 8:00am service 94; 10:30am service - 309. Regular offering = $7557.88; Sunday School = $208.00; building fund = $74.00. Wednesday s attendance; 11:00am service 26; 43. Regular offering = $674.00. PROGRAM A local woman, Robin (Putt) Morrison will talk at St. Paul's UCC in Indianland on Tuesday, April 4 th about her trip to India. Go directly to St. Paul's, we are not carpooling. Any questions or want to join us, call Judy at 610-767-9170. IRON PIGS BASEBALL Wednesday, June 28 th. Cost is $11.00 per person, which includes $2.00 ballpark credit for food, beverage or merchandise. First 1500 kids ages 12 and under will receive a fleece blanket. Game starts at 7:05pm (gates open at 5:50pm). Sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the narthex. Money due by May 21 st. Questions, call Wayne Weidner at 610-767-1512.
MAUNDY THURSDAY April 13 Worship Service at 11:00am and Soup Luncheon follows the 11:00am service Holy Communion @ both services Symbolic Washing of Disciples Feet at GOOD FRIDAY April 14 Community Service - 12 Noon at Hope Church Tenebrae Worship at Hope Church Prayer Vigil 11:00pm through 5:00am Sunday EASTER SUNDAY - THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD April 16 6:00, 8:00 & 10:30 am Holy Communion at every service Breakfast in Kuntz Hall from 7:00 10:00 am PALMS Help is needed to split palms on Saturday, April 8 th at 10:00am. No need to sign up, just come to the church to help! PRAYER VIGIL - Again this year, we will have a prayer vigil from 11:00pm on Good Friday until 5:00am on Easter Sunday morning. This means we need volunteers to spend an hour in the church sanctuary during these hours in prayer and reflection. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the back of the church. SYMBOLIC FOOT WASHING - Twelve persons are needed to volunteer for foot washing on Maundy Thursday, April 13 th at. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. ST. PAUL'S IN ALLENTOWN - is in need of feminine hygiene products for the women that they reach out to in Allentown. Our WELCA gals will be collecting these items for St. Pauls. If you can help, please place them in the box located in the narthex. ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION The Rescue Mission provides rescue, rehabilitation and restoration for homeless men in crisis through Christcentered programs based on accountability and compassion. They are in desperate need of men s underwear (sizes medium through 3XL). If you can help by donating NEW underwear for the men at the Rescue Mission, please place them in the box located in the narthex.
HELP NEEDED Ushers are needed to help at this week s Wednesday evening service (April 5 th ). Also, a greeter is needed for our 6:00am Easter service. If you can help with either of these requests; please call the church office at 610-767-7203. INDIANLAND CEMETERY MEETING the annual plot holder s meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19 th at 6:00pm at St. Paul s UCC, Indianland. ELECTRONIC GIVING - We realize most people don t carry cash or a checkbook anymore. To make it easy for both members and visitors to express their generosity during the Easter season, we offer electronic giving options that allow you to contribute when and how you prefer. You ll find that electronic giving is fast, secure and easy to use. Visit the church website at www.hopecherryville.org and locate the Online Giving page. Simply scan this code with your device. *you may need to download a free QR reader app first! Today CALENDAR OF THE WEEK For complete rehearsal schedules, see the online calendar at calendar.hopecherryville.org HHH Crab Patty Pick Up Reformation Video Series Youth Group to Trampoline Park 9:00am-12Noon 9:15am After late service Monday Outreach Meeting 6:00pm Tuesday Centering Prayer Hope Fest Meeting Alleluia Ringers 6:00pm 6:30pm Wednesday Soup Group and Delivery Lenten Worship Service Centering Prayer Soup Dinner and Table Talk with Pastor Jami Lenten Worship Service 9:00am 11:00am 2:00pm 6:00pm Pastor s Bible Study 10:00am Evangelism Meeting 6:00pm Thursday Bible Study Property Meeting Saturday Youth Group Candy Making 9:00am NEXT Sunday Palm Sunday Blood Pressure Screenings Reformation Video Series After services 9:15am
REMINDER TO WORSHIP PARTCIPANTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Acolyte Antonio Franco Greeter Larry Creyer Ushers Mohrey Team (help needed) Video Volunteer Jerry Mraz SUNDAY, April 9 8:00am 10:30am Acolytes Gavin Hagley Kaitlyn Weiss Crucifers Felicia Paly Seth Hankee Greeters John Zmyewski Doug and Leslie Daniel Lectors Brian Schell Marge Zimmermann Nursery Jean and Reece Fran and Morgan Anderson Heffelfinger Ushers Kurinec Team Lehr Team Communion Assistants Kim Belletti Brenda Lehr Jerry Mraz Video Volunteers Reece Anderson Bob Small Altar Guild for April Lock Up for April Sign Changer for April Karen Koplin, Roslyn Scott, Dawn Wainwright, Pat Amey, Lori Hildebrand John and Bonnie Zmyewski Chip Hunsicker