Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dover PA

Contemporary Worship Lessons And Carols

The Rev. John M. Woods, Pastor December 27 , 2015 11:00 A.M.

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Please sign the red books as they are passed to you and pass them on.

*Designates: All who are able, please stand. ELW is the Red Hymnal WOV is the blue hymnal

Welcome Pastor Woods

Gathering Music Crossroads “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” Felix Mendelssohn *Call To Worship Pastor Woods

Jesus, the bright Morning Star, shines light in the world. By day and night he shines for all to see.

Jesus was born in the midst of injustice and poverty that the world may see the justice and richness of God.

God so loved the world that God sent Jesus, so that all who believe in him may not perish but have eternal life.

Jesus is the light of the world. Jesus is the light of our lives.

Sing to God a new song! A song of hope, joy, and peace around the world.

*Prayer of the Day Led by Worship Assistant

Let us pray. Gracious God of heaven and earth, you have thrown a

lifeline to us in our darkness—a beam of light that shines through Jesus. Though born in a manger, he is the firstborn of all creation. Though

crucified on a cross, he is the Lord of life. Fill us with the wonder and joy of his presence in the world and in our hearts. Amen.

Lessons and Carols

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*Opening Song (Congregation and Crossroads) “Joy to the World” ELW# 267

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king;

Let ev’ry heart prepare him room And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing

And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ,

While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

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Lessons and Carols ELW: RED HYMNAL WOV: BLUE HYMNAL

Lesson Pastor: Isaiah 9:2-7 Emmanuel

Carol “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” ELW #272

Lesson Lay Reader: Micah 5:2-5a The king will come from Bethlehem

Carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs. 1&2 ELW #279

Lesson Pastor: Luke 1:26 – 35, 38 The annunciation to Mary

Carol “The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came” WOV #632

Lesson Lay Reader: Luke 2:1-7 The birth of Jesus

Carol “I Wonder As I Wander” WOV #642

Lesson Pastor: Luke 2:8-20 The shepherds go to see the Savior

Carol “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” ELW #275

Lesson Lay Reader: Luke 2:8-16 Jesus receives His name

Carol “That Boy Child Of Mary” ELW #293

Lesson Pastor: Matthew 2:1-11 The magi follow the star

Carol “The First Noel” vs. 1, 2 & 5 ELW #300

Lesson Lay Reader: Matthew 2:13-16 The slaughter of the Holy Innocents

Carol “Love Has Come” ELW #292

Lesson Pastor: John 1:1-14 The mystery of the incarnation

Carol “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” ELW #295

The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

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THE MEAL

We Offer Our Gifts…………………………………….Ushers will receive our gifts Announcements………………………….……….……………………….Pastor Woods *Offertory Response……………………………………….Crossroads and Congregation “Forever” Chris Tomlin

Give thanks to the Lord Our God and King;

His love endures forever. For He is good;

He is above all things; His love endures forever.

Sing praise; sing praise; Sing praise, sing praise. Forever God is faithful! Forever God is strong! Forever God is with us,

Forever, forever.

*(Unison) The Offertory Prayer……….Worship Assistant and Congregation

Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and

generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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THE REAL PRESENCE OF COMMUNION

*The Invitation To Communion……………………….…….…………Pastor Woods *The Lord’s Prayer………………………..Pastor John Woods and Congregation

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……………………………………………………………..…...Pastor Woods

Offering Music Crossroads “Carol Of The Bells” Ukrainian Carol Arr. By Bruce Greer Communion Blessing………………….……………………..…….…..Pastor Woods

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen

*Prayer After Communion…………….…………………………Worship Assistant Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ's resurrection you send light to conquer

darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son's resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the

world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen.

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ENTERING THE MISSION FIELD

*Blessing…………………………………………………...……….…………Pastor Woods The God of life, who raised Jesus from the dead, who sends forth the Spirit to renew the face of the earth, be merciful to you and + bless you, now and forever. Amen.

*Song of Praise: Congregation and Crossroads “Jesus, What A Wonderful Child” ELW #297

Jesus, Jesus, oh, What a wonderful child

Jesus, Jesus, so holy, meek, and mild;

New life, new hope the child will bring.

Listen to the Angel sing:

“Glory, glory, glo-ry,”

Let the heavens ring!

(repeat)

*Call to Service

Go in peace. Christ is with you! Thanks be to God!

Sending Music Crossroads

“Joy To The World” G. F. Hanel , Arr. By Cindy Berry

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Director and Keyboard: Suzanne E. Tilley

Guitar: Brad Brosius DJ Heinle

Bass Guitar: Pastor John Woods

Drums: Dodie Menard

Trombone: Steve McWilliams

Vocals:

Diane Brosius

Zina Compton

Claudia Evans

Caitlyn Laird

Nena Menard

Cheryl Reese

Ellen Shaffer

Ethel Shaffer

Jerry Shaffer

Becky Snelbecker

Audio-Visual Coordinator:

Linda Alley

Sound Technician:

Walt Tilley

Joe Compton

Chris Woods

Video Presentation:

Kenny Laird

Chris Woods

CROSSROADS

CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA

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December’s Special Offering will go to

YORK CO. RED CROSS/FIRE HURTS

WELCOME! A warm and loving welcome to all who enter this worship space. We especially welcome those who are visitors for the first time here at

Calvary Lutheran! We hope and trust that your visit will be filled with God’s Holy Spirit, giving you cause to know Jesus the Christ better than you did before we all gathered here today. Please join us before worship

for refreshments and fellowship. And, you are invited to join us for Sunday School at 10:00am every Sunday, which is held for all ages in various classrooms. We are glad

you are here today, and we look forward to the next time we are called and gathered by the Holy Spirit to share worship together. This is most certainly true.

Sincerely, Your Brothers and Sisters in Christ

December Anniversaries 4 Cathy & Gregory Tate

14 Rob & Karina Strain

19 Robert & June Fickes

24 Dave & Janet Quickel

28 Rob & Tracey Stitley

December 70+ Birthdays 6 Cheryl Reese

28 Robert Webb

Attendance for December

December 6 85 63

December 13 88 65

December 20 113 91

December 27

Gluten free communion

wafers are available. If

you require this product,

please make sure an usher

is aware of this.

Pastor John will be on vacation

the first two weeks in January.

For Pastoral Emergencies you may contact

Pastor Kathy Swords 717 764 3275, 503-0527

Pastor Amy Northridge 717 384 6145

If this info changes, watch emails

and weekly bulletins.

January 3...The Supply Pastor will be

The Rev. Tom McKee, Assistant to The Bishop

and Secretary to the

Lower Susquehanna Synod

January 10...The Supply Pastor will be

The Rev. Doug Cromer

PORK and SAUERKRAUT

DINNER

FRIDAY

JANUARY 1, 2015

11 am—2 pm

Calvary Social Hall Adults: $8.00

Ages 6-11: $5.00 Age 5 and Under: Free

To benefit church property projects.

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Announcements…Welcome To Calvary!

Coffee/Tea/Cold Beverages and Cookies are available for your enjoyment in the room off the

Sanctuary area between our 8:30 and 11:00 Worship Services. There are some tables and chairs in

the Narthex if you would care to sit down and visit with your church friends.

It’s the time of year when the “business side” of Calvary starts looking towards 2016. If you are

responsible to submit an article for the annual report booklet, it MUST be in the office by 8 AM

(TOMORROW MORNING) January 4, 2016. Please write up your report and email it to the church

office. Reports will be printed January 13, 2016 for distribution on January 17 and at the meeting on the

24th. Council has decided that the Annual Meeting will be January 24, 2016 between services (instead

of the last Sunday of January) and the New Member Brunch will be moved to a yet to be

determined date in February.

ANNUAL MEETING...JANUARY 24, 2016…10:00 A.M…..SANCTUARY

One of our dear sisters DORIS BEITZEL can no longer drive to come to worship services. If you can pick

her up and bring her to church PLEASE call her at 779-4679. She lives in the Springfield Apartments on

Kenneth Road. Ellen has made us aware of this situation and Ellen has volunteered to take her home

some Sundays, but cannot pick her up due to her Sunday School and Crossroads commitments. Please, if

you are close to the area, please volunteer to bring this sweet lady to church---it doesn’t have to be every

week, she would be happy with whenever you are available.

PLEASE...check out the papers on the table in the Narthex and choose some dates that are good for

you...then sign up to lead CHILDREN’S CHURCH! It’s fun. The kids are awesome. Just keep in mind, if

you do not have active clearances on file in the church office you cannot volunteer in this area until we

have your clearances on file. (Children’s Church: take the kids downstairs to Room7A after the

children’s message, read a story, give them a children’s bulletin to color/work on, and bring them back

upstairs in time to commune with their families. That’s all there is to it!)

Attention Parents of Infants: The nursery is downstairs in Room #1, that is the classroom closest to

Main Street, across from the flower room. Please, if you change diapers in there, place the soiled

diapers in the trash cans in one of the rest rooms, do not let them in Room #1.

Outreach Project: Comfy toes!!! We are collecting new socks of all sizes and colors to distribute to those

in need. Please place your donations in the box in the coffee area. Thanks so much! Marcia Feehan

We extend an open invitation to all our congregations to join in the community blood

drive, which will be held at Salem Lutheran Church on January 20, 2016 from 4:00pm to

8:00pm. If you are interested in giving blood please contact Ellen Hostetter at 292-6559,

or Karen Deck at 741-0629 to set up your appointment time. We look forward to seeing

all our old regulars and any new folks who would like to join us.

Thank you, Cluster, Blood Drive Committee

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Get your Weis and Giant Gift Cards! If you make purchases at Weis and Giant, pick up gift cards here on

Sunday mornings and help support this significant Calvary fund raiser! They make wonderful gifts all

year around! You can even use these cards to also purchase gas at Giant and postage stamps at both

stores. DID YOU KNOW...any profit from Gift Card Sales-over the budget amount will go to benefit

Calvary’s Children? The Simply Giving Program: Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving. which allows you to make

donations on a scheduled, automatic basis. If you are writing checks and preparing envelopes every

week, you will especially appreciate electronic giving. It is convenient for you and provides

much-needed donation consistency for our church. How to get started: To set up electronic donations,

simply complete an authorization form located in the narthex and return to the church office.

Donations can be debited automatically from either a checking or savings account.

Michael Steven Smith, Megan Lynn Smith,

Kaidence Laine Smith, Willow Rylee Smith, Eden McKenna Smith

became our Newest Members at the 8:30 Service this morning!

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Calvary Youth Group Open to People in Grades 5-12

Join in anytime and bring a friend! Youth Director: Aaron Laird 717-577-9594

calvarydoveryouth@yahoo.com

Facebook.com/calvarydoveryouth

Instagram - calvarydoveryouth

Twitter - @CalvaryDvrYouth

Please consider signing up to help serve during Coffee Fellowship or help sell Giant or Weis Gift Cards. And, don’t forget to buy them-you can get groceries, postage stamps, gas with your gift cards!

ANGELS AND POCKET CROSSES! On the white stand aside of the mailboxes downstairs in the hallway you will find these beautiful items from wonderfully talented ladies Helen Weigel and Carolyn

Baumgardner which will benefit the Youth Group through your donations. (Thanks Helen and Carolyn!! ) They make wonderful little gifts to someone who has done something nice for you, or “just because”

you value a friendship. Everyone NEEDS an angel, a cross and a prayer!

If you would like to know about/be involved/be first to know about youth events go to

www.simplycircle.com and sign up. Invite code is SM97KH

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

Thanks to God

and our Calvary Family

& Friends for

everything!

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REMEMBERING IN PRAYER

Our Church Family: Brian & Linda Alley & Family

Jan and Pastor Ambrose

Ron Bair§

Irv Baumgardner

Doris Beitzel§

Russ Blank §

Mike Busser

Rickey Cox

Althea Crone §

Leroy Crone

Norma Diehl

The Family of Richard Dietz

Floyd Drawbaugh

Miriam Ehrhart

Charlotte Escobar

Scott Evans

Eileen Fadely

Marcia Feehan

Helen Fischer§

Roger Gorman

Carroll Hake§

Maxine Klunk

Janet Laughman§

Nancy Little

Tom Luchka

Don Marsden

June May

Stephen McWilliams

Cheryl Reese

John and Pat Rodgers

Owen Ryan

Donna Senft§

Kim Shaw

Lois Slothower

Ralph Slothower §

Ruth Smeltzer

Becky Snelbecker

Lee & Charlotte Snyder

Suzanne Tilley

Art§ & Helen Weigel & Family

Louise Yingling

Bill and Marlene Zech

Barbara and Clair Zinn

Rev. John Woods, (Our Pastor)

Aaron Laird, (Our Youth Director)

Bishop James Dunlop (Lower Susquehanna Synod)

Bishop Elizabeth Eaton (ELCA)

Derrick Matthews & Family (Missionary)

§ Shut-In

From the Community:

John Allen

Ruby Aliese Alley

Jamie Arbaugh

Ryan Arevalo and Family

Kathy Arnold

Betty & Family (sister of

Sue Goodwin)

Sarah Black

Jessica Borsa

Glen Brosius

Jake Calhoun

Kori Chronister

Jayden Coval

Stephanie Cox

Sheila Crist

Louella Deardorff

Bob Dentler

Natalie Dentler

Richard Dressler

Jacinda Frigm

Gilbert (our sponsored child)

Charlene Gross

Mary Lou Gross

Rita Heilmann

Janice Heisey

Ashlie Hilbert

Maddie Hill and Family

Joann Kauffman

Marie Lauer

Pastor Gregory Lindsey

Paula Little

Laura Little Livingston

Travis Luchka

Pat Mc Evoy

Cindy Marco

Bernard Marine

Michael Martin

Donald Miller

Brian Mitsdarfer

Nancy Moser

Ashlyn Poff & Family

Barbara Poulin

Kandis T. Prato

Kevin T. Prato

Don Reed & Family

Wayne Reich

John Rockafello

Taiven Schopf

Sandy Shellenberger

Kim Shelley

Lee Snelbecker

Ralfiael Sontoago

Bill Stamm

Cori Strathmeyer

Cathy Strine and Family

Kathy Tolbert

Brad Trimmer

Grace Trimmer§

Michelle Weber

New Hope Ministries

Military:

Brody Black

Mike Blaszczyk

Jason Kelly

MAJ Clair Kling

Brandon Krantz

Ryan Kules

LTC Jimmy Matthews

Recruit Jefferson P. Miller

CPT Seth Reed

Joshua Shearer

Military Overseas

Please take a few

moments to look over the

PRAYER LIST…

and if you know of any changes that

need to be made, please contact Zina

Compton 586-2718 or call the church

office at 292-3891.

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This week at Calvary. . . Sunday, December 27...Psalm 148, Proverbs 8:32-36, John 21:19b-24 Reception of new members at 8:30, Michael, Megan, Kaidence, Willow & Eden Smith 8:30 AM Traditional Worship with Holy Communion, New Members Joining 9:40 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room #5, unless otherwise advised by director, Jennifer McCleary 10:00 AM Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion, Praise Band: Crossroads Monday, December 28...Psalm 148, Isaiah 54:1-13, Revelation 21:1-7 Tuesday, December 29...Psalm 147:12-20, 1Chronicles 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 Wednesday, December 30...Psalm 147:12-20, 2Chronicles 1:7-13, Mark 13:32-37 6:30 PM Bible Study in Youth Room Thursday, December 31...Psalm 147:12-20, 1Kings 3:5-14, John 8:12-19 Friday, January 1, 2016...Name Of Jesus...Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8, Galatians 4:4-7,

Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21 Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2: [1-7] 8-20 Isaiah 52:7-10, Psalm 98, Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12], John 1:1-14 11 AM—2PM, Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner Saturday, January 2, 2016...Psalm 147:12-20, Proverbs 1:1-7, James 3:13-18 10:00 AM Crossroads Rehearsal, unless otherwise advised by director, Suzanne Tilley Sunday, January 3, 2016...Psalm 72, Isaiah 6:1-5, Acts 7:44-53 8:30 AM Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 9:40 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room #5, unless otherwise advised by director, Jennifer McCleary 10:00 AM Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion, Praise Band: Crossroads 6:30 PM Grief Share in Parish House, contact leader Deb Harlacher at 487-8529 for this week’s date.

Commemorations for this week. . . John Sunday, December 27, 2015 The son of Zebedee and brother of James, John was one of

the twelve disciples and witness to the transfiguration. Tradition has named him also the writer of the

Gospel of John, the three New Testament letters bearing his name, as well as Revelation.

Holy Innocents Monday, December 28, 2015 This day commemorates the young children killed

by Herod in Bethlehem in his jealous attempt to murder the baby Jesus, a sobering reminder of the evil

that led Christ to be born for our salvation.

Name of Jesus Friday, January 01, 2016 By Jewish law, every baby boy was circumcised and

named on the eighth day of life, so on the eighth day of Christmas the church celebrates this event in

Jesus' life. The keeping of the covenant as well as Jesus' name are signs of God's salvation given to us

through him.

J. K. Wilhelm Loehe Saturday, January 02, 2016 A nineteenth-century German Lutheran pastor,

Loehe worked to enliven the church with the eucharist at its center, from which would flow evangelism

and social ministry. He sent pastors to North America, Australia, New Guinea, Brazil, and the Ukraine.

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DECEMBER 27

8:30 AM

DECEMBER 27

11:00 AM

Worship

Volunteers

JANUARY 3, 2016

8:30 AM

JANUARY 3, 2016

11:00 AM

Josh & Jaime

Brandstadter

Ann Ferguson Helen Weigel

Greeters

Marlene Zech

Karena Strain

Madison Strain

Zina Compton

Abe Evans Alex Harlacher Deb Harlacher Ludwig Kardos

Ushers

Linda Alley Karen Latshaw Don Marsden

LeeAnn Marsden

Jackie Busser Alyssa Girouard

Lauren Hoffheins Kasey Hall

Ann Bridge Steven McWilliams Worship Asst.

Sarah Strain Rebekah Tschopp Acolyte Eden Dusich Nash Menard

Pat Gentzler Ethel Shaffer Lay Reader

Gerald Markle Suzanne Tilley

Ben Myers

Karen Myers

Blair English

Deb Harlacher Sherry Baldwin

Offering Tellers

Alan Reigart Cheryl Reigart Karena Strain

Dave Quickel Janet Quickel

Janet Quickel Let an usher know if attendant needed

Nursery Attendant

Wes & Ann

Bridge

Elaine Byers Altar Guild

Elaine Byers Becky Snelbecker

Comm. Elements

Bulletin Folders

Coffee Fellowship

Gift Card Ta-ble

Altar Flowers

Sponsor

Bulletin Sponsor

Bill & Marlene Zech

The Dusich Family

Shirley & Wayne Crone

In Celebration Of Our Wedding Anniversary By Ed & Eileen Fadely

Sponsorship Available

Elaine Byers

Kelsey Kraft

Jeanine, Rachel, Rebekah Tschopp Robin & Cameron Miller

Pat & Sam Herman

In Memory Of Doreen Gross By Jason Gross & Family

Sponsorship Available

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CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH of DOVER, PA 9 North Main Street, Dover, Pennsylvania 17315

Office phone: 717-292-3891

E-mail: calvarydover@verizon.net

Website: calvarylutherandover.org

Pastoral Emergencies: The Rev. John M. Woods, 717-891-5503

COMMUNION We invite all baptized believers in Jesus Christ as Lord

and Savior to commune with us this morning. Those unable to come forward for the sacrament,

please bring this to the attention of an usher and communion will be brought to you.

MISSION STATEMENT

We at Calvary believe God wants our congregation to exist in order to reflect God’s love through our actions, programs and image; to reach out to our family,

the community and the world; to provide moral and spiritual leadership. We are called to grow and adjust with the times to make the Gospel

relevant for contemporary society.

STAFF

Pastor: The Rev. John M. Woods

Church Organist/Crossroads Director: Mrs. Suzanne Tilley

Assistant Organist: Mr. Jeffrey Byers

Hand Bell Choir Director: Ms. Miriam Ehrhart

Assistant Hand Bell Choir Director: Mrs. Jenni Melhorn

Adult & Youth Choirs Director: Mrs. Jennifer Fadely McCleary

Youth Chimes Director: Mrs. Marcia Feehan

Youth Director: Mr. Aaron Laird

Sexton: Mr. Melvin Sharp

Treasurer: Mr. Sam Herman, Ms. Deb Harlacher

Financial Assistant: Mr. Tim Herman, Ms. Deb Harlacher

Pre-School Director : Mrs. Deb Latchaw