Hope Lutheran Church

Holy Communion

4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035-030 (610) 767-7203 hopecherryville.org

Setting Eight

CORE PURPOSE STATEMENT: People of Hope: working together, with God, to love and serve others… May 15, 2016 The Day of Pentecost Pentecost is a day of promises fulfilled. The promised Spirit of God is poured out. The baptized have become “children of God” and “joint heirs with Christ.” By the power of the Spirit we have seen the face of the Father in his only begotten Son and been saved by him. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

CHURCH STAFF Pastor Assistant Pastor Pastor Emeritus Administrative Manager Director of Music Bell Choir Director Treasurer Sexton Financial Secretary Communications Specialist Confirmation Coordinator

SERVICE PARTICIPANTS Acolytes Crucifers Greeters Lectors

Nursery Ushers Communion Assistants Altar Guild May

8:00 AM Tommy Nichols Seth Hankee Betty Rock Brian Schell

Rev. Jami Possinger Rev. Brian Rajcok Rev. Clark W. Kuntz II Jane Tretiak David Ziegler Janet Filchner Trudy Mertz Bonnie Zmyewski Deb Gardner Nina Weiss Rachel Holencik

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10:30 AM Hunter Zehner Morgan Heffelfinger Adam Holencik Miranda Heffelfinger Alexis McDonald Danielle Weaver Michelle and Ryleigh Hughes Snyder Team

Mohrey Team Jean Leibenguth Amy Nichols Betty Rock Dawn and Julie Wainwright, Pat Amey, Lori Hildebrand

Gathering

8:00 AM

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God

Prelude “Shaker Variants” and “Anthem” (orchestra) Announcements * Confession and Forgiveness * Gathering Song “You Are Holy” * Greeting/Kyrie * Canticle of Praise “This is the feast…” * Prayer of the Day

Word

God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song

God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ

Offering/Offertory Anthem “God Is” (Senior Choir) Danielle Weaver, flute * Offertory Response “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet” # 523 (verse 1) * Great Thanksgiving/Holy, Holy, Holy p 190 * The Lord’s Prayer p 191 “Lamb of God…” p 191 Communion (intinction) Communion Anthems “How Sweet the Sound” (orchestra) “Beautiful Savior” (orchestra) (Gluten-free wafers in the chalice in front of the baptismal font)

* Post Communion Canticle “Lord, I Lift Your Name…” * Prayer

Sending

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God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world

* Blessing * Sending Song “O God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind” * Dismissal * Postlude “How Majestic Is Your Name” (orchestra)

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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.

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First Reading Acts 2:1-21 Second Reading Romans 8:14-17 * Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia…” p 188 * Gospel Reading John 14:8-17 (25-27) Sermon * Hymn of the Day “Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading ” # 401 * Apostles’ Creed p 105 * Prayers of Intercession Leader: Hear us, O God. Cong.: Your mercy is great. * Peace

Meal

Service of the Word

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God

Prelude “Anthem” and “Shaker Variants” (orchestra) Announcements * Confession and Forgiveness * Gathering Song "You Are Holy" * Greeting/Kyrie * Canticle of Praise “Glory to God…” * Prayer of the Day

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Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song First Reading Acts 2:1-21 Second Reading Romans 8:14-17 * Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia…” p 216 * Gospel Reading John 14:8-17 (25-27) Children’s Message Sermon Miranda Heffelfinger, Alexis McDonald, Danielle Weaver * Hymn of the Day “We Are the Church” insert * Creed insert * Prayers of Intercession insert * Affirmation of Baptism p 234 * Peace

Thanksgiving

We give thanks for the saving word

Offering/Offertory Anthem “God Is” (Senior Choir) Danielle Weaver, flute * Canticle of Thanksgiving * Thanksgiving for the Word * The Lord’s Prayer

Sending

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God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world

* Blessing * Sending Song “O God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind” * Dismissal * Postlude “How Majestic Is Your Name” (orchestra)

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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035 THE DAY OF PENTECOST May 15, 2016 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 th ALTAR FLOWERS:  In Loving Memory of Jay on his 87 Birthday, with Love, Sis.  In Memory of my beloved son Michael Neustadter’s birthday, May 17th, with love, Loretta. BULLETINS:  In Celebration of Reece Anderson’s 12th Birthday, from Mom, Dad and Rorie.  In Celebration of all the Confirmands on this very special day in their lives, by the Tretiak Family. IN PRAYER TODAY – Good Shepherd, Kreidersville (Pastor Gary Walbert). CONGRATULATIONS – Amanda Bryan and Jeremy Smith were married at Hope Church yesterday! May God continue to bless them as they always remember the vows they promised to each other on their very special day! LAST CHANCE - HOPE’S HELPING HANDS – will be selling chicken and pork dinner tickets after each service today, Sunday, May 15th. This “take out” dinner will be held on Saturday, May 21st from 4:00-6:00pm. SAVE THE DATE! Hope Church Musical Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:30 AM (only one performance – don’t miss it!) Live on stage at the Roxy Theater “Once Upon a Parable” HOPE’S WELLNESS TEAM – will be offering blood pressure screenings after each service on the second Sunday of each month. The screenings will take place in the conference room (Room #125). The next screening will be held on Sunday, June 12th after the 8:00am worship service. Also, a summer blood drive will be held on Sunday, July 17th in Kuntz Hall from 8:00am12Noon. Sign-ups will be held on the following Sundays; June 19th & 20th and July 3rd & 10th.

HOPE’S ACTIVITY EXPO – mark your calendars now for Hope’s Activity Expo which will be held NEXT Sunday, May 22nd, beginning at 9:00am. You can learn more about the committees and groups that meet here at Hope Church. SYNOD DELEGATES NEEDED - A male delegate is still needed to attend the Synod Assembly on Friday, June 17th and Saturday, June 18th at the PPL Center in Allentown. The church will cover your expenses. If interested, please speak to Pastor Jami as soon as possible. Thank you! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Mark your calendars now for this year’s VBS. It will be held from Monday, July 11th through Friday, July 15th from 9:00am - 12Noon. Bible School is in need of 20 oz. Gatorade bottles with the lids for an art project. Please place them in the box in the narthex. You can register online at vbs.hopecherryville.org or registration forms are available on the table in the narthex. HOPE FEST - This year Hope Fest will take place on June 17th and 18th. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, June 8th at 6:00 pm. All are welcome! If anyone is interested in helping plan this annual church event, please come to our meeting or contact Josh Larkin at (610) 844-5832 or [email protected], or talk to any committee member you may know. JEWELRY FOR HOPE FEST – The basket committee of Hope Church is looking for your gold, silver, costume, even broken jewelry and don’t forget jewelry boxes! The ladies will be selling these items at Hope Fest. Please drop off your donations in the marked “jewelry” box in the narthex. Your donations are greatly appreciated. THANK YOU! HOPE FEST HELP IS NEEDED - Volunteers are needed for 2 - hour shifts. A set-up and clean-up crew is also needed. Sign-up sheets are posted in the narthex. Please help; we can’t do this without YOU! HOPE FEST CHINESE AUCTION - Chinese Auction items needed. Please help by donating “NEW” items to our auction. Items or gift certificates can be dropped off in the church office. STATISTICS – Sunday’s attendance; 8:00am service – 123; 10:30am service – 138. General offering = $4894.00; building fund = $249.00; Sunday School = $110.00.

VETERANS NAMES –are needed for Sunday, May 29th in recognition of Memorial Day. If you have not previously given us your name(s); please call the church office as soon as possible at 610-767-7203. HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE GRADUATES – Names from Hope’s members of high school/college graduates are needed; please call the church office at 610-767-7203 or email Nina at [email protected] with that information. Graduate recognition will be held on Sunday, June 5th at both services. LEHIGH TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL - our youth will be helping with the games at Lehigh Township’s school carnival on Friday, May 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. The sign-up sheet is posted on the youth group bulletin board along with the sign-up sheets for geocaching and shore trip! KNOEBELS TRIP - Mark your calendars NOW for Saturday, August 6, 2016. We have a pavilion reserved for you at Knoebels Amusement Park and Picnic Grove in Elysburg, PA. We have the pavilion from 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Watch for a sign-up sheet to be posted on the bulletin board in the narthex! PRAYER SHAWL MEMBERS - The last meeting until the fall was held this past Thursday, May 12th. We will resume meeting in September. Please remember that donations of completed items is greatly appreciated and accepted anytime. Have a great summer! 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: 05/15/16 Scott, Janelle, Tucker Ellis and family 05/16/16 Jean Fritzinger and family 05/17/16 Brooke Cooper and family 05/18/16 Barry Grube and family 05/19/16 David, Sherrie Heffernan and family 05/20/16 Donna, Adam, Jared Keichel and family 05/21/16 Patricia Kresley and family CHURCH SOFTBALL TEAM – Tonight’s game will be played at the Independence field at 6:00pm. Hope Church vs. Frist Presbyterian. Come and cheer us on! Call Lou Ventura at 610-413-8502 or email him at [email protected] for more information.

SENIOR CENTER NEWS – the Cherryville Senior Center which meets here at Hope Church has the following upcoming events. Blood pressure screenings every third Thursday. Bonkers for Bingo Day (bingo from 9:30am-2:00pm) on Thursday, May 26th. Memorial Day Party with entertainment by Glen Kokaowski (12:30pm) on Friday, May 27 th. Call to reserve a lunch by Thursday, May 26th at 11:00am. All are welcome! Call the Senior Center Director (Karen) at 610-767-2977 for more information!

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK For complete rehearsal schedules, see the online calendar at calendar.hopecherryville.org

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Confirmation Pictures Confirmation Confirmation Reception Centering on Prayer Hope’s Friendship Dance WELCA VBS Meeting Alleluia Ringers Centering on Prayer Outreach Ministry to Rescue Mission Pastor’s Bible Study Hope’s Helping Hands Meeting Bible Study Newsletter Deadline Youth Group helping at School Carnival Youth Group geocaching Hope’s Helping Hands take out dinner LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL Activity Expo

9:00am 10:30am service After late service 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:00am 6:30pm 7:00pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 10:00am 6:00pm 6:30pm 12:00pm 6:15pm 10:00am 4:00-6:00pm 9:15am Begins at 9:00am

REMINDER TO WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Sunday May 22 Acolytes Crucifers Greeters Lectors Nursery Ushers Communion Assistants May Altar Guild May Lock Up May Sign Changer

8:00am Seth Hankee Tommy Nichols Robin Zamadics Brian Schell Kocher Team

10:30am Andrea Fritz Sarah Fritz Greg and AnnaMarie Gaugler Karen Koplin Amy and Kaitlyn Weiss Lehr Team

Dawn and Julie Wainwright, Pat Amey, Lori Hildebrand John and Bonnie Zmyewski Betty Rock

AnnaMarie Estella Gaugler Born May 27th, 2002 and baptized at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Mentored by Karen Koplin Favorite Bible Passage: “But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Matthew 7:14 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Going to Kenbrook and getting closer to one another. Zachary Davis Haydt Born December November 14, 2001 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Mike Koropchak Favorite Bible Passage: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Favorite thing about Confirmation: The weekend retreat. Jack Roy Heffelfinger Born March 7th, 2002 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Pastor Kuntz Favorite Bible Passage: “Then Jesus told them, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe.” John 20:29 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Being with friends. Miranda Joy Heffelfinger Born June 26th, 2002 and baptized at Trinity Evangelical Mentored by Jane Tretiak Favorite Bible Passage: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.“ Romans 12:18 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Playing sports at the retreat and being with the mentors. Sydney Joy Heffner Born January 11th, 2002 and baptized at Holy Cross Lutheran Mentored by Robin Zamadics Favorite Bible Passage: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 Favorite thing about Confirmation: The retreat. Sean Michael Koropchak Born October 9th, 2001 and baptized at Our Savior Lutheran Mentored by Rich Mullen Favorite Bible Passage: “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 28:11 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Helping at the food bank.

Gavin Edward Lalik Born August 4th, 2002 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Dan Medei Favorite Bible Passage: “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 Favorite thing about Confirmation: The Kenbrook retreat and visiting other churches. Lauren Kathryn Lalik Born August 4th, 2002 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Kathy Fogle Favorite Bible Passage: “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Alison Ilisa Lorah Visiting other churches. Born September 8th, 2002 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Jenn Shelly Favorite Bible Passage: “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 Favorite thing about Confirmation: The retreat. Alexis Grace McDonald Born November 6th, 2001 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Vicki Steiner Favorite Bible Passage: “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Mentor activities and playing in the snow at the retreat. Brooke Ryley Rockovits Born July 17th, 2002 and baptized at St. John the Baptist Mentored by Nancy Biechy Favorite Bible Passage: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Working together at the retreat. Autumn Corine Row Born August 17th, 2002 and baptized at St. Peter’s Church Mentored by Amy Nichols Favorite Bible Passage: “Our faith can move mountains.” Matthew 17:20 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Being an acolyte at the Christmas service—it was really a beautiful service.

Catherine Dale Shelly Born May 19th, 2002 and baptized at Freiden’s Church Mentored by Felicia Mullen Favorite Bible Passage: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Going to camp, and taking a hike. Robert Edward Smith Born May 27th, 2002 and baptized at St. Peter’s UCC Mentored by Bill Green Favorite Bible Passage: “For the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation .” Psalm 149:4 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Being with friends. Alexis Makenna Soltis Born June 9th, 2002 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Sharyn Kratzer Favorite Bible Passage: “You have turned for me my mourning into dancing, you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness .” Psalm 30:11 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Visiting the different churches. Alyssa Mae Tonetti Born July 24th, 2002 and baptized at Good Shepard Lutheran Mentored by Debbie Leibenguth Favorite Bible Passage: “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? .” Psalm 27:1 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Going on the retreat. Danielle Rose Weaver Born May 16th, 2002 and baptized at St. Elizabeth’s Mentored by Maureen Kuntz Favorite Bible Passage: My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.” Psalm 108:1 Favorite thing about Confirmation: The mentor events—it was always really fun to talk to the mentors and just hang out!

Paige Olivia Bauer Born April 4th, 2002 and Baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Loretta Weil Favorite Bible Verse: “Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Going to Kenbrook Bible Camp for the class retreat. Preston Barry Bauer Born April 4th, 2002 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Church Mentored by Greg Demko Favorite Bible Passage: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Going on the retreat. Laura Bethany Bealer Born June 16th, 2002 and baptized at St. Nicholas Church Mentored by Sharon Hornyak Favorite Bible Passage: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Sharing good times with my friends. Jordan Christopher Demko Born November 29th, 2001 and baptized at Hope Lutheran Mentored by Bruce Schnabel Favorite Bible Passage: “Everyone who competes in the game goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:25 Favorite thing about Confirmation: The retreat and game night with the mentors. Sierra Destina Franco Born August 13th, 2002 and baptized at Union Evangelical Mentored by Rachel Holencik Favorite Bible Passage: “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 28:11 Favorite thing about Confirmation: Going on the weekend retreat.