Hope Lutheran Church 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035-030 (610) 767-7203 hopecherryville.org March 16, 2014 Second Sunday in Lent During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In today's gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit. At the font we are given a new birth as daughters and sons of God. As God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God's love for all the world. CHURCH STAFF Pastor Rev. Jami Possinger ext. #12 Assistant Pastor Rev. Paulette Obrecht ext. #13 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 Nina Weiss ext. #20 SERVICE PARTICIPANTS 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Acolytes Mason Bunce Annelise Lutz Crucifers Katerina Sawickij Morgan Mullen Greeters Amy Nichols Larry Creyer/Girl Scouts Lectors Brian Schell Girl Scouts Nursery Ann and Shannon Stephen and Taylor Sook Reinhard Ushers Kurinec Team Snyder Team/Girl Scouts Communion Assistants Brian Schell Vicki Steiner Altar Guild March Robin Zamadics Vicki Steiner, Carla Green, Barb Burns, Kim Kurinec, Cory Ninos, Kasey Frey Holy Communion Setting Six 8:00 AM Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God Prelude/Announcements * Confession and Forgiveness p 94 * Gathering Song We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus # 451 * Greeting /Kyrie p 165 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Genesis 12:1-4a Anthem A Carol for Lent Second Reading Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 * Gospel Acclamation Let Your Steadfast Love p 171 (Assembly second time only) * Gospel Reading John 3:1-17 Sermon * Hymn of the Day God Loved the World # 323 * Apostles Creed p 105 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Lord, in your mercy, Cong.: hear our prayer. * Peace Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ Offering/Offertory Lifted Up * Offertory Response Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful # 183 * Great Thanksgiving p 172 * Holy, Holy, Holy p 173 * The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come: your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Communion (intinction) (Gluten-free wafers in the chalice in front of the baptismal font) Lamb of God p 174 Anthem They ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love * Post Communion Canticle Now, Lord # 200 * Prayer Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song Restore in Us, O God # 328 * Dismissal 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 We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus # 451 * Greeting/Kyrie p 213 * Prayer of the Day Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Genesis 12:1-4a Anthem They ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love Second Reading Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 * Gospel Acclamation Return to the Lord p 216 * Gospel Reading John 3:1-17 Children s Message Sermon * Hymn of the Day God Loved the World # 323 Holy Baptism p 227 Baptism Hymn Crashing Waters at Creation # 455 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Lord, in your mercy, Cong.: hear our prayer * Peace Thanksgiving We give thanks for the saving word Offering/Offertory A Carol for Lent * Canticle of Thanksgiving p 219 * Thanksgiving for the Word p 220 * The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come: your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world * Blessing * Sending Song Restore in Us, O God # 328 * Dismissal *please stand if you are able
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 16, 2014 610-767-7203 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 my Beloved Grandma, Serafina Cappelli, by Nina Weiss. In Honor of Jameson Hale Moccia s baptism this morning, by Great Grandparents, Bud and Betty Rock. BULLETIN SPONSOR: In Loving Memory of Ruth Kuehner, by Larry, Karen, Samuel and Emily Koplin. IN PRAYER TODAY St. John, Whitehall (Pastor Marsha Sipe). HOLY BAPTISM this morning during the 10:30am worship service, Jameson Hale Moccia will be baptized. Jameson is the son of John and Crystal (Rock) Moccia. He was born on March 3, 2014 at LVHC-CC. Please welcome Jameson as the newest member of our church family. Please no flash photography during the worship service. GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY we welcome all of the scouts to our worship this morning. Thank you to the scouts and their leaders for their participation today and their service and dedication all year. WEDNESDAYS IN LENT services will be held at 11:00am and on March 19, 26, April 2, 9 & 16. Also, a Lenten book study is being held Tuesdays from 6:00-7:15pm from March 11 to April 15. The sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board in the narthex. THE LORD S PRAYER during the season of Lent we will be using the contemporary version of the Lord s Prayer. Please read the prayer as it is printed in the weekly bulletins. EASTER FLOWERS will be sold this year to beautify the church sanctuary on Easter morning. Order forms are included with this bulletin. The deadline to order the flowers will be Sunday, April 6 th. CLOTHING DRIVE - Thank you to everyone who contributed to our clothing drive benefiting the 2015 Youth Gathering.
SYMBOLS OF LENT - Burlap and Coins Burlap symbolizes our sorrow for our sins. In ancient times someone who was repentant would cover themselves in sackcloth (like burlap) and ashes to symbolize their remorse. The money bag and coins symbolize Judas betrayal of Jesus to the chief priests for 30 silver coins. EASTER CANDY - The Youth Group are selling homemade Easter Candy for delivery on Sunday April 6 th or 13 th. They are making Peanut Butter, Peanut Roll, or Coconut Cream Eggs. The cost is $10 a box. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Youth Group bulletin board in the narthex if you are interested in purchasing candy. SECURITY SYSTEM The church is now locked during church office hours. You will need to buzz into the church by pushing the call button located by the glass doors (rear parking lot side). At this time, the doors will be still be open from 5:00-9:00pm for committees and groups to meet. Watch the weekly bulletins for updates and to let you know when the church will be locked 24 hours a day! Thank you for your patience as we begin using our new security system. BIBLE STUDY the Wednesday evening Bible Study has moved to Thursdays due to Lenten evening services. The class meets at 6:30pm in Hanson Hall. All are welcome to attend and can join at any time. FOOD PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED our church s food pantry supply is very low; items especially needed are; canned meat, cereal, peanut butter, pancake mix, jelly and macaroni and cheese. Please help by placing your items in the food bank wagon located in the narthex. All donations are greatly appreciated! BASKET SOCIAL SPONSORS - Thank you to the following persons who have offered to be sponsors of tickets for the Spring Basket Social on April 11th: LeAnn Chandler = In Honor of ALL Hope Lutheran Volunteers, and Loretta Weil & Family = In Loving Memory of Harry Weil. BASKET SOCIAL - Gift cards are welcome and appreciated from any Member/Friend of Hope Church in business for themselves, or from any Member/Friend of Hope who could purchase one at any business and donate it to the Spring Social. Theme baskets, monetary donations, bottled water, canned soda and/or baked goods are also welcome. Items may be given to any Committee Member at an earlier date or dropped off in the fellowship hall the evening before the Social (Thursday, April 10th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) Thank you!
LASER TAG - The youth group will be playing laser tag on Saturday, March 29 at Lehigh Valley Laser Tag's multi-level playing arena. We will meet at the church at 6:00 pm and return between 7:30 pm and 8:00 pm. The cost for laser tag is $18 per person and includes 3 games. Sign up on Facebook or on the youth group board in the narthex. 2013 THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS need to be designated by March 31, 2014. This can be done online at Thrivent.com or by calling 1-800-847-4836 for help. Your grant dollars will expire so please distribute these charitable grant dollars. Thank you to all of Hope s members who designate Hope Church as their recipient of their Choice dollars. Even if you have designated Hope Church in the past, you must resubmit your designation each year. 2014 FAMILY FAITH CHALLENGE Family means different things to different people. Invite members of your family children, parents, grandparents, partners, close friends to join you on your faith journey through the synod s Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry Team Family Faith Challenges. We challenge you to see God in times of trouble, disaster and change. Join us as we notice God in challenging times. March 16-22: Read together Matthew 8:23-27 (Spark page 286). The disciples were afraid of the storm. They cried out to Jesus for help. Create a water bottle storm. Supplies you will need include a clear plastic bottle, water, small pebbles, plastic confetti, glitter and whatever else you would like to place in there. Place a few of the items in the bottle. Fill the bottle with water. Shake the bottle and watch the storm. How long does it take for the items to settle once the shaking has stopped? Thank God for the calm that follows stormy weather. 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: 3/16/14 Audrey Ndlovu, Sean, Owen Rosario and family 3/17/14 Gwen, Jacob Gibson and family 3/18/14 Alverta Kern and family 3/19/14 Douglas, Courtney Burner and family 3/20/14 Susan Dougherty and family 3/21/14 Allison Schell and family 3/22/14 Marguerite Samuels and family
ONE VOLUNTEER STILL NEEDED - for Wednesday, March 19 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for packing of food orders. A sign up list is located on church bulletin board. The Northampton Area Food Bank is located at 1601 Canal Street, Northampton. For additional information, contact Leslie Daniel at 610-216-1340. CHURCH VANDALIZED vandals broke into a church this past week in Berks County and caused $2,000 in damages. Please remember to lock your cars during worship services, and make sure the doors are closed as you leave the building. Thank you. STATISTICS Wednesday s attendance; 11:00am service 37; service 72. Total offering - $1747.00. Last Sunday s attendance; 8:00am service 110; 10:30am service 128. Sunday School 121. Total offering - $7321.50 (includes $333.00 for the building fund; $135.75 for Sunday School and $636.43 from the Disaster Team breakfast). CHURCH GIVING - It is important to keep up with your regular giving. Please remember to fulfill your commitment to the mission and ministries of Hope Lutheran Church. Here is an update on giving to the general fund as of 02/28/14. Income $48,971.09 Expenses $72,265.76 Net Income ($23,294.67) BALTIMORE ORIOLES & INNER HARBOR TRIP Saturday, June 14 th. Travel and Game = $75.00; Inner Harbor only = $40.00. Deadline to sign up and to pay is Sunday, April 20 th. Sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. IRON PIGS - Hope Church is going to see the Iron Pigs. The game is on Sunday, April 27 th. Game starts at 1:35pm, gates open at 12Noon. Game ticket and all you can eat buffet is $40.00 per person. Sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in the narthex. Money is due by Sunday, March 16 th. GARDEN CLUB - The Indianland Garden Club will begin its 60th anniversary year in Lehigh Township with its first meeting in 2014. The club will meet here at Hope on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Program, "Fun with Tuffa Loofa (Hypertufa), " led by Brenda Rhodes. New members are welcome. The bus trip in December to Longwood Gardens was cancelled and has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 10 th. There are a few seats available. In interested, call 610-767-8420 for details.
REMINDER TO WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS WED, March 19 Acolyte Stephen Penchishen Crucifer Dylan Penchishen Greeters Doug and Leslie Daniel Ushers Patterson Team SUNDAY, March 23 8:00am 10:30am Acolytes Logan Ninos Noah Roth Crucifers Elizabeth Moore Joshua Roth Communion Assistants Kim Belletti Sharyn Kratzer Linda Mery Greeters Ernie and Kris Doncsecz Linda Derr Lectors Chris Steigerwalt Abby Possinger Nursery Jessica Ebert-Fabel and Alexa Ebert Lisa and Amber Saylor Ushers Rock Team Benninger Team Altar Guild for March Vicki Steiner, Carla Green, Barb Burns, Kim Kurinec, Kasey Frey, Cory Ninos Lock Up for March Dave Filchner Sign Changer for March Felicia Mullen Today Monday CALENDAR OF THE WEEK For complete rehearsal schedules, see the online calendar at calendar.hopecherryville.org Girl Scout Sunday 10:30am Holy Baptism Newsletter Deadline Stewardship Women of Faith 10:30am 12:00pm Tuesday WELCA Lenten Book Group Alleluia Ringers 9:00am 6:00pm 6:30pm Wed. Lenten Services 11:00am & Thursday Newsletter Collation Pastor s Bible Study Bible Study 10:00am (note new time) 10:00am 6:30pm