The Messenger 2018 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1901 MIDDLEBOROUGH RD, ESSEX MD 21221
Sunday, December 23 Service of Advent, Carols & Communion 9:30 a.m.
Monday, December 24 Family Christmas Eve Celebration 7:00 PM
Monday, December 24 Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve 11:00 PM
We celebrate with worship on Sunday morning with Advent, carols, prayers and the Lord’s Supper. Normally on Sundays we offer two worship services, but this week we will combine forces for only one service at 9:30 a.m. Come and join us as we prepare to greet the new-born king.
Children are welcome at all our worship services, but this one is designed with children and families in mind. A more informal service with a Special children’s message and a sermon, plenty of beloved Christmas carols and choir music, ending with Holy Communion and candle lighting.
Join us for this classic Lutheran “Midnight Mass” filled with Christmas carols and choir music, the telling of the Christmas story and Holy Communion, ending after midnight on Christmas Day with the candle lighting ceremony.
The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians and to us … “The point is this, The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he/she has made up their mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good word. As it is written, ‘The Lord will distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.’ (Psalm 112:9) the Lord who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God; for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God. (2 Corinthians 9:6-12) In this season of thanksgiving, I was thinking….do I give thanks because I’ve RECEIVED or because I have the opportunity and joy to SHARE. If it is only because I’ve received, then only those who have… the rich, the healthy...have a reason to give thanks. However, if I give thanks because of the opportunity and joy I have to share, then everyone, even the poorest, the sickest among us, has something for which to give thanks to God, for we all have something to share…whether it is a smile; a kind word; a prayer; our time...these things come from a heart filled up and poured out to another. As we continue to gather in our church, with our wider community and at home with our family, let us continue to ponder this season the many times and ways we have been blessed with the opportunity to SHARE this past year…to share encouragement; to share our time; to share our financial resources; to share our thoughts and our wisdom; to share our faith with the children; to share a quiet moment with our spouse….you add to the list… and the gift from God is that the well of living water we have to share has never run dry. When we think of giving thanks this way, our focus turns from what I’ve gotten to what I’ve given; from me to thee (the “other”) and isn’t that truly how our Lord calls us to live? Think about it. Pray about it. Talk about it. And let us continue to give thanks for the gift and joy of sharing. Blessings in Christ, Pastor Meheret
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Edgar Amos, Jr. Gail Anuszewski Connie Baker Robin Benny Dennis Berry Gail Berry Evelyn Blazek Mary Bodenschatz Bucky Bosch Tommy Bower Debbie Bryant Debbie Button Margaret Cain Julie Carl Sharyl Clark Shirley Cosgrove Joyce Craft Beulah Craig Patrick J. Curran Marlene DiPino Freddie Ditmar Gloria Eckles Robert Eberwein Lois Farber Cassandra Fleckenstein Bobbi Floyd Matthew Floyd Ruth Gunn
Daniel Hanke Sharon Harris Rocky Hartman Juliana Hasson The Hays Family Beverly Hoffman Karen Hoffman Karen Holzopfel Timothy Hostetler Loretta Jefferson Nancy Jones Leondra Jefferson Noah Kauffman Jack Kincaid Shirley Klingenstein Laurie Koontz Mickey Koontz Joshua Kraeger June Leap Ron Lesko Mary Lindsay Ruth Massaroni Michael McCoy Buddy McLaughlin Melton Family Linda Moler Jim Nemec Laurie Nemec
Frank Neukam Rick O’Dea LeRoy (Jim) Ogle Pat Owens Cailin Peluso Francesca Prado Mike Porter Inez Rasinski Cliff Rodney Reiva Robinson Lucille Rose Jeff Sanders Connie Sanders Jeanine Schenning Debbie Schmidt Barbara Shelly Kevin Shields Vivian Smith Eloise Somogyi John Stiemly Peggy Talbot Penny Wallace Lucille Watson Bobby Williams Danna Williams Karen Williams Robert Williams Susan Yelton
Our Congregation, All First Responders and all active and reserve members of our armed forces. Please notify our church office if you want to add or remove any names from the Prayer List. 3
Don’t MISS The All Stars Learning Center Christmas Program: Mary, Mary, What do you see? Date: Wednesday, December 12th Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: Hope Lutheran Church Sanctuary We invite you and your families to attend, and bring a friend!
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December 2018 Worship Scriptures December 2 First Sunday in Advent
December 9 Second Sunday in Advent
December 16 Third Sunday in Advent
December 23 Fourth Sunday in Advent
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Family 7 pm Traditional 11 PM
December 30 First Sunday of Christmas
Jeremiah 33:14-16 A righteous branch springing up from David Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (Ps. 25:1) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Strengthen hearts of holiness for the coming of the Lord Luke 21:25-36 Be alert for the coming of the Son of Man Malachi 3:1-4 My messenger is a refiner and purifier Baruch 56:1-9 The return of scattered Israel Luke 1:68-79 In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. (Lk. 1:78) Philippians 1:3-11 A harvest of righteousness on the day of Jesus Christ Luke 3:1-6 Prepare the way of the Lord Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice, the Lord is in your midst Psalm 12:2-6 In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (Is. 12:6) Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice, the Lord is near Luke 3:7-18 One more powerful is coming, baptizing with fire Micah 5:2-5a From Bethlehem comes a ruler Luke 1:46b-55 You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk. 1:52) Psalm 80:1-7 Let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved. (Ps. 80:7) Hebrews 10:5-10 I have come to do your will Luke 1:39-45 [46-55] Blessed are you among women / My soul magnifies the Lord Isaiah 9:2-7 Light shines: a child is born for us Psalm 96 Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. (Ps. 96:11) Titus 2:11-14 The grace of God has appeared Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] God with us 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 The boy Samuel grew in favor with the Lord and the people Psalm 148 The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13) Colossians 3:12-17 Clothe yourselves in love; let the peace of Christ rule your hearts Luke 2:41-52 The boy Jesus increased in wisdom, and in divine and human favor
Bible Study and Small Groups At Hope Church we take seriously the Great Commission of the Risen Jesus to "go, make disciples of all nations... teaching them..." We offer a variety of opportunities for people of all ages to deepen their faith through small group Bible study. To register, call (410) 686-7587 or email
[email protected]. Monday Morning Pastor's Class meets Mondays 10 – 11:30 AM in the church office. We are currently studying the Books of James. All are welcome!
Wednesday Night Bible Study meets Wednesdays 7 PM—8:30 PM in the choir room. We will studying Our Love for God from Augsburg Adult Bible Studies.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Bible Study meets 8-9:30 AM at JP's Restaurant on Back River Neck Road every Saturday. Follows the same curriculum as the Wednesday night bible study group.
Bethel Series Bible Study is a two-year visually based overview of the central message of the Old and New Testaments. We are looking for people to form a new first year Old Testament group. Please contact Ellen Gollhardt (
[email protected]) or the church office if you are interested. You won't want to miss this wonderful opportunity to grow deeply in God's Word!
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We will be preparing and distributing our traditional Christmas Hope Baskets again this year. We are looking for donations of the items shown below. Monetary donations for the food baskets may be made by using pew envelope and clearly marking it for Christams Hope Baskets and placing it in the offering plate. If you know of a family that in need for Christmas, please let us know by using the yellow cards and indicate that there is a message on the back of the card. Include your phone number and someone will contact you for more information. Frozen Turkey Turkey Gravy Sweet Potatoes/Yams
Sauerkraut Instant Potatoes Pies
Cranberry Sauce Bread / Rolls
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Christmas Greetings from the Food for Thought Team! We want to thank the children, parents, and staff of Middleborough Elementary School for collecting and donating a very generous supply of canned goods to support our Hope food ministries, including holiday food baskets, Food for Thought, and our emergency food pantry. We do appreciate our neighborhood partnership with the school to help our local community. We also would like to thank the St. Helena Community Association for donating their annul Food Drive canned goods to help with the Thanksgiving and Christmas Hope Baskets. We also are very grateful to the Delaware-Maryland Synod Hunger Task Force for approving a mini grant of $1500 to help us continue to provide weekend backpacks of nutritious foods for children identified as needing this support at Middleborough.
Food For Thought Dedications in November 2018: 11/4/18– In honor of Steve, Jr.’s & grandsons, Evan Kahl & Alex Booth on their Birthdays. Given by: Steve & Sharyn Kahl 11/25/18—In honor of Tristan Kahl-Smith on her birthday. Given by Steve & Sharyn Kahl
Articles the next Messenger are due by Wednesday December 26, 2018
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HOPE LUTHERN CHURCH YOUTH GROUTH FUNDRAISER Our goal is to raise $500 Please bring all donation to church on Sunday by 12 noon This fundraiser ends Sunday December 16, 2018
Currently Accepting We pay by the pound for goods such as: clothing, shoes, bedding/towels, and accessories.
MRS. FIELD COOKIE TOUR: The Cookie fundraiser raised $345 - Thank you for all who participated in it.
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Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church Our Staff 1901 Middleborough Rd. Baltimore, MD 21221
Pastor Meheret Caruthers • Office 410-686-7587 • Cell 240-413-7515 E-Mail:
[email protected] Music Director: Colin Eversley • Cell 410-499-2291 E-Mail:
[email protected] Secretary: Shirley Gregory • Office 410-686-7587 E-Mail:
[email protected] Council President : Denise McLaughlin • Home 410-686-0199 Council VP: Colan Kahl • Home 410-292-2544 Council Secretary: Robin Smith • Home 410-553-9465 Treasurer: John Kelly • Cell 443-770-0127 Sharyn Kahl Linda Frueh Brandi Miner Eric Carl
410-574-3060 443-465-4275 410-391-7905 410-391-5143
Christmas Decorating Saturday, December 8, 2018 beginning 10:00 AM Join the fun and get into the Christmas spirit as we decorate the sanctuary for the Christmas season.
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Church Trivia
How many can you get right? Answers will be published next month. 1. What is the meaning of Advent? a) Coming b) Going c) Receiving d) Giving
6. What is the contemporary color of Advent? a) Blue b) Black c) White d) Brown
2. How many Sundays are in Advent? a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six
7. When did Advent begin in the 5th century? a) 11 November b) 15 November c) 3 December d) 7 December
3. What is the traditional color of Advent? a) Red b) Green c) Purple d) Yellow
8. When was Advent reduced to its current length? a) 6th century b) 7th century c) 8th century d) 9th century
4. Which feast follows Advent? a) Easter b) Christmas c) Transfiguration d) Pentecost
9. What do evergreen branches of Advent Wreath symbolize? a) Faith b) Hope c) Eternal life d) Love
5. What is not sung or recited during Sunday Service in Advent? a) Gloria b) Creed c) Sanctus d) Our Father
10. What does the rose (pink) candle lit on third Sunday of Advent symbolize? a) Joy b) Peace c) Victory d) Fertility
Here are November’s Answers 8. Can an Episcopalian receive Communion in a Lutheran church in the United States? Yes and no; it depends on what kind of Lutheran church 9. You'll find lots of Lutherans in Norway, but there are also over a million Lutherans in all three of these nations, Nigeria, Namibia & the Netherlands 3. The Augsburg Confession (1530) is a basic statement of Lutheran beliefs. Who was its principal author? Philipp Melanchthon 10. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) church calendar commemorates a number of Christian figures. Which of the following characterizes the people being commemorated? Most of them weren't Lutherans 11. When and where was the first Lutheran service in North America? 1620, in present-day Manitoba 12. It's thick and green and read all over. It contains hymns, service music, Psalms, rubrics and other neat stuff. What is it? The Lutheran Book of Worship
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Jade Lightner
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Fred Hays
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Jane Fabrizio
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Lois Farber
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Rodney Horney
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Nicholas Eck
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Pat Horney
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Sharon Shanahan
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Addison Frueh
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Alex DeFosse
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Scott Faust
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Destin Kahl
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Barbara Bender
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Robin Carnaggio
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John Shanahan
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Margie Carl
Happy Birthday To You Please contact the office if you would like to add or remove your name from our birthday list. Thank you!
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Duty Schedule for: December 2018 9:00 AM Assist
2 One Service 9:30 am
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Lector
Eric Carl
Server
Patty Horney
Usher/greeter
Frank Schmidt Ed Klingenstein
10:30 AM
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Joan Schweitzer Joan Schweitzer Robin Smith
9:30 am
San Dee Koons San Dee Koons Patty Horney
Sue Alexander Rick Calo
Carol Ogle Ed Klingenstein
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Assist
John Kelly
Colan Kahl
Lori Comotto
Lector
Beth Haught
Jess Kahl
Debbie Cannon
Server
Sharyn Kahl
Sharyn Kahl
John Kelly
Usher/Greeter
Carol Ogle TBD
Jeanne Faust Eric Eszes
Mary Emge TBD
Altar Set Up
Joan and Bob Schweitzer
Colan Kahl
Robin Smith
Children’s Church
Brandie S.
Carolee C.
KBZone
Denise M.
Brandi M.
Marge C. Michelle K. Lynda F.
Counters
Bob Schweitzer Trudy Grauer
Colan Kahl Jeanne Faust
Linda Moler? Deloris Phillips
Brandi Miner Bob Schweitzer Denise McLaughlin Sandy Cincinnati Eric Eszes Joan and Bob Schweitzer Brandie S.
Eric Eszes John Kelly Sandy Cincinnati Denise McLaughlin Debbie Cannon Joan and Bob Schweitzer
Jackie E.
Marge C. Michelle K. Carolee C.
Donna Smith Steve/Sharyn Kahl
Bob Schweitzer Trudy Grauer
Assistant: 7 PM Colan Kahl
Lector Jess Kahl
Server Jess Kahl Brandi Miner
Usher/Greeter Denise McLaughlin
11 PM Bob Schweitzer
Joan Schweitzer
Sandy Cincinnati Patty Horney
John Kelly
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December 2018 Sunday
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Saturday 1
8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at Jad's 9:30 AM Set up Advent Wreath
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10:00 AM 1st Sunday of Advent Food for Thought Packing Bible Study Quarter Sunday Regular Services & KBZ 12:00 PM Congregational Luncheon & Meeting
5:30 PM Confirmation Class
7:00 PM Evening Bible Study
7:00 PM Choir Pearl Harbor Day Practice 8:00 PM Hope & Healing
8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at JP’s
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2nd Sunday of Advent 9:00 AM Traditional Communion 10:30 AM Family Contemporary Communion 10:30 AM Kidz Bible Zone
10:00 AM Bible Study
5:30 PM Confirmation Class 6:30 PM Hope Ladies Christmas Dinner
7:00 PM 7:00 PM Choir Learning Center Practice Christmas Program
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3rd Sunday of Advent Regular Services & KBZ 12:00 PM Prepare Christmas food baskets
10:00 AM Bible 5:30 PM Confirmation Study 12:00 PM Distrib- Class ute Christmas food baskets 7:00 PM Congregation Council Mtg
7:00 PM Evening Bible Study
7:00 PM Choir Winter Practice Begins 8:00 PM Hope & Healing
8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at JP's
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4th Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve - Christmas Day 7 PM Christmas office is closed Eve Candlelight Family Communion 11 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion
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10 a.m. Decorating for Christmas
8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at JP's
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Blessing of the Quilts was held on Sunday November 11, 2018. I really hope you were able to see them, they were very beautiful to see. If you missed them, please see pictures that we took below. HOPE’S QUILTERS: are inviting people to join them. They meet every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Choir Room. They also need flat sheets, crochet and thread for tacking quilts. If you have any questions, or supplies to donate, see Sue Alexander or Bobbi Floyd.
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