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March 3, 2019 Transfiguration of our Lord

“Growing our Community Together”

Window 2 – “The Abrahamic Blessing”

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 700 East Pennsylvania Avenue

Oreland, Pennsylvania

The Rev. Bill Vanderslice, Pastor

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Serving Today

Greeters – Bill & Bev Campbell Lectors – (8:00 am) Tim Hilbert (10:30 am) Laura Maurer Communion Assistants – (8:00 am) Jim Heidler (10:30 am) John Frantz, Dorie Ramsdell Soundboard – Jerry Beil Acolytes – Shane Morrissy, Will Shapley Ushers – Chris Reynolds, Sue Frantz, Cole Johnson, Ben Durham Altar Guild – Consy Finney, Bill Durham Nursery – Olivia Felix Flower Delivery – Eleanor Rothenheber Counters – Jim & Mary Jane Brenneman Closer – Jen Keller

Serving Next Sunday

Greeters – The Maurer Family Lectors – (8:00 am) Deb Quaco (10:30 am) Jerry Beil Soundboard – Mike Messer Acolytes – Faith Communities Visit Ushers – Diane Polis, Jon Rasmussen, Ray Ebner, Matti Crossan Altar Guild – Tim & Jen Keller Nursery – Olivia Felix Flower Delivery – Gail Polis Counters – Tim & Deb Hilbert Closer – TBD Coffee Hour – The Melnick Family

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 700 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075 Office Phone: 215-886-4612 | FAX: 215-886-1422

www.christs-oreland.org Email: [email protected]

Bill Vanderslice, Senior Pastor: [email protected] Ken Selinger, Director of Music: [email protected]

Elise Seyfried, Spiritual Formation Director: [email protected] Lorraine Pfeiffer, Administrative Assistant: [email protected]

Sally Mead, Preschool Director: [email protected] Peter Carr, Sexton: [email protected]

Office Hours: 8:30am-12:30pm

In the event of a pastoral emergency, after office hours,

you may reach Pastor Vanderslice by calling his cell phone at 215-534-2845.

mailto:[email protected]

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Welcome to Christ’s Lutheran Church as we connect to God, each other and the community. May you experience the joy of God’s presence as we worship together this morning. We are blessed by your presence! Enjoy our gracious lobby to greet friends, guests, and visitors before the service. Please sign the guest book in the lobby if you are visiting with us today, and include your address and zip code. Please allow others to enjoy quiet space and time in the pews as they prepare for worship. Our musical prelude begins our worship experience.

We encourage you to use this time to silently prepare to receive God’s Word.

WHEN YOU LEAVE…..Introduce yourself to someone you do not know.

The flowers on the altar today are dedicated to the Glory of God!

You may download an electronic copy of the worship program to your electronic device by scanning the QR code on the lobby bulletin board.

Cell Phones - Please silence your electronic devices before entering the worship area. We request that you put your cell phone on “Airplane” mode to avoid any interference with the sound system. An AED is located in the office hallway. There is an automated external defibrillator (AED) in case of an emergency. Large Print Bulletins are available in the lobby, or ask an usher.

Activity Bags for young children are also available in the lobby.

A lobby speaker and windows make it possible to see/hear the service from the Lobby in case you need to step out for your comfort or for attending to young children's needs.

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The Service is from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006. All rights reserved Service music and hymns are used by permission

of Augsburg Fortress license #14002-LIT, CCLI License # 1589737 or One License # A 70825.

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The Service

[Congregational responses are printed in bold-faced type.] ELW: the hard covered service book, Evangelical Lutheran Worship

The Prelude "It is Well" arr. Kidwell Welcome and Announcements Moment for Reflection

Please stand in body or spirit.

GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

The Confession and Forgiveness

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who stretches out the heavens,

who sends light to the nations, who gives breath to us all. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence for reflection and self-examination.

Loving God, we confess that we have turned from your way to follow our own ways. Forgive us for the times we have spoken or acted too quickly; we have not spoken or acted at all; we have hurt those closest to us; we have hurt those we have yet to know; we have thought more about ourselves than others; we have thought less of ourselves than we ought. Turn us around, and give us a fresh start, so that we can live again as your children. Amen. Even when we have done wrong, God makes us right. Even when we have messed up, God puts us together. God’s love never runs out. God never tires of calling us beloved children. Hear God say to you now: Your sins are forgiven,

for the sake of ☩ Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

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The Gathering Song When Morning Gilds the Skies Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 853 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

The Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

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The Prayer of the Day Let us pray together: Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Transform us into the likeness of your Son, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his divinity, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

The Assembly remains standing for the hymn of praise.

The Hymn of Praise Glory Be to God in Heaven

ELW Setting 10 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license # see page 3.

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Please be seated.

THE WORD

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

The First Reading Exodus 34:29-35 Moses’ face shone with the reflected glory of God after he received the ten commandments on Mount Sinai. The sight caused the Israelites to be afraid, so Moses wore a veil to mask the radiance of God’s glory, taking it off when he spoke directly with God.

A reading from Exodus.

29Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. 30When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. 31But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. 32Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. 33When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; 34but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, 35the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him. Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God.

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The Psalmody | Psalm 99 Thy Word Is a Lamp W & P # 144

Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

Special Music “Thy Word” Grant

Soloist: Fallon George – Guitar

The congregation may join Fallon in the refrain during the Psalm:

1The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble!

He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! 2The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. 3Let them praise your great and awesome name. Holy is he! 4Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. Response

5Extol the LORD our God; worship at his footstool. Holy is he! 6Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called on his name. They cried to the LORD, and he answered them. 7He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud; they kept his decrees, and the statutes that he gave them. Response

8O LORD our God, you answered them;

you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings. 9Extol the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy. Response

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The Second Reading 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 In his debates with the Corinthians, Paul contrasts the glory of Moses with the glory of Christ. The Israelites could not see Moses’ face because of the veil. But in Christ we see the unveiled glory of God and are transformed into Christ’s likeness.

A reading from Second Corinthians. 12Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, 13not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. 14But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. 15Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; 16but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. 17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God.


The Gospel Acclamation Alleluia! Lord and Savior | Setting 10 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

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The Holy Gospel Luke 9:28-36

The conversation about Jesus’ suffering and death is enclosed in a dazzling foreshadowing of the resurrection. God affirms Jesus’ identity, the disciples are stunned speechless, and Jesus resumes his mission with a demonstration of his power over evil.

The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. Glory to you, O Lord.

28Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. 34While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. 35Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” 36When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated.

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The Children’s Choir “Beautiful Things” Gungor The Children’s Message “Bright Shining Faces” Elise Seyfried

A moment of Prayer | Sing 2 times Holy, Holy, Holy – ELW # 473 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

Repeat

The Sermon Bill Vanderslice

Please stand in body or spirit for the hymn that follows on the next page.

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The Hymn There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 588


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8 AM The Apostles’ Creed 10:30 AM Holy Baptism – page 14

Let us affirm the Christian faith in the words of the Apostles’ Creed. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 8 AM – continue with the prayers on page 19.

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The Sacrament of Holy Baptism The Assembly may be seated.

Assistant: God, who is rich in mercy and love, gives us a new birth into a living hope through the sacrament of baptism. By water and the Word, God delivers us from sin and death and raises us to new life in Jesus Christ. We are united with all the baptized in the one body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and joined in God's mission for the life of the world.

Assistant: Who presents this child for baptism?

Parents: We present Rylee Lynne for baptism.

Assistant: In Christian love you have presented this child for Holy Baptism. You should, therefore, faithfully bring her to the services of God’s house, and teach her the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. As she grows in years, you should place in her hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for her instruction in the Christian faith, that, living in the covenant of her Baptism and in communion with the Church, she may lead a godly life until the day of Jesus Christ. Do you promise to fulfill these obligations?

Parents: I do.

Assistant: Adam and Kelly, do you promise to nurture Rylee Lynne in the Christian faith as you are empowered by God's Spirit, and to help her live in the covenant of baptism and in communion with the church?

Sponsors: I do.

Assistant: People of God, gathered in this community of faith do you promise to pray for Rylee Lynne in her new life in Christ? All: I do.

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The Profession of Faith

Pastor: I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church.

Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God?

All: I renounce them. Pastor: Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God? All: I renounce them. Pastor: Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God? All: I renounce them.

Pastor: Do you believe in God the Father? All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? All: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead.* On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Pastor: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? All: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Thanksgiving at the Font.

Pastor: We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family, and through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river Jordan your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By the baptism of Jesus' death and resurrection you set us free from the power of sin and death and raise us up to life with Christ.

Pour out your Holy Spirit, the power of your living Word, that those who are washed in the waters of baptism

may be given new life. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

All: Amen.

The Assembly may be seated.

The Baptism

Pastor: Rylee Lynne, I baptize you in the name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Assistant: We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and sons

new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life.

Sustain Rylee Lynne with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever.

All: Amen.

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The sign of the cross is traced on the forehead of child with oil used for this purpose.

Jesus used oil in his ministry as a way of blessing individuals.

Pastor: Child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.

All: Amen.

The Welcome & Presentation of the Candle

The candle is lit and presented to a parent or sponsor.

Assistant: Jesus said, I am the light of the world. May this light shine through you that others may see the love of God in you, and glorify God in heaven.

Pastor: Let us welcome the newly baptized.

All: We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share here at CLC. We give thanks for your life among us as a child of God.

The Baptism Hymn – see the next page for words. Borning Cry

Blue Hymn Book # 770

Please stand in body or spirit

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The Prayers of Intercession

Please kneel or sit as you are able for the prayers.

United as one body in Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.

A brief silence.

We pray for the church. Open us to listen to your word and to do your will. Direct us in paths of faithful service that reflect your love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the earth, your beloved creation and our fragile home; for mountains and prairies; for cities and wilderness areas. Renew places we have neglected or misused. Where natural disasters have altered the land, help us to honor nature’s healing. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the nations. Shine the light of truth into world relationships hindered by mistrust or misunderstanding. Bring freedom and stability to all nations. Shelter those who have been displaced by war, famine, or natural disaster. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For those in need. Free those who struggle with shame or guilt. Bring clarity to those whose judgment is clouded by fear. Comfort those who grieve, and heal the sick. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For this assembly. Deepen our faith and understanding. Guide our ministries of hospitality and outreach. Renew us in the baptismal promise to care for others and the world you have made. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered. With thanksgiving, we remember those who have died. Inspire us by their example and bring us with them into the eternal light of your presence. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Receive our prayers and fill us with the radiance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Peace

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Let us greet one another with the peace of God.

The congregation shares the greeting with one another saying, “Peace be with you,” or similar words.

Please be seated.

The Offering The Musical Offering "Tune Our Hearts to Sing" McDonald

("Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing") "Come thou Fount of ev'ry blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy grace;

streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, mount of Thy redeeming love."


The Offertory Hymn | sing 2 times Jesus, Lamb of God W & P # 76 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

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The Offertory Prayer Let us pray together: God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The presiding minister continues with the words of institution.

The Words of Institution

It is indeed right our duty and our joy…

(The minister continues with the preface appropriate to the day or season.)

…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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The Holy, Holy, Holy ELW Setting 10 Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.

The Words of Institution The Lord’s Prayer

Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray:: 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.

The Communion Distribution

All are welcome to the Lord’s table! We are strengthened and renewed by the real presence of Christ at his table.

Come forward by the center aisle as directed by an usher. The pastor will place a wafer in your hand.

(Gluten free wafers are available on the table.)

Please dip your wafer into the first chalice (wine) or the second (juice).

Return to your seat by the side aisle.

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The Communion Music The Lamb of God ELW Setting 10


Communion Hymn We Come to the Hungry Feast Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 479


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The Hymn | sing 3 times Cares Chorus Reprinted by ownership of sufficient copies or license #, see page 3.


The Post Communion Blessing

The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. The Post Communion Prayer

Gracious God, in this meal you have drawn us to your heart, and nourished us at your table with food and drink, the body and blood of Christ. Now send us forth to be your people in the world, and to proclaim your good news through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

The Blessing – Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Amen. The sending Hymn – see the next page. The Dismissal The Postlude \ Worship has ended. Let the service begin!

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The Sending Song Shine, Jesus, Shine Hard Covered Hymn Book – ELW # 671


Go in peace. Proclaim the good news through word and deed. Thanks be to God.

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PRAYER LIST FOR THE WEEK

To add a name to the prayer list contact the office or Pastor. Please keep us updated on the loved ones you place on the list. After 6 weeks names are moved to the long-term prayer list if we have no further updates. Kim Bray – fractured ankle Pete Duskey (friend of Keith Wilbur) – heart surgery after heart attack Reverend Sandra Ellis-Killian (former pastor of St. John’s – Ambler) knee replacement surgery Harriet Graffious – Cathedral Village Rehab Mallory Jacoby – recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident Deb Quaco – recovering at home after 2/11/2019 hip surgery Those on the long-term prayer list can be found in the monthly “LINk”

newsletter. A link to the list can also be found weekly in e-news. We welcome this morning through the sacrament of Holy Baptism, Rylee Lynne Santry, daughter of Megan and Ryan Santry. Rylee’s sponsors are Adam Quinn and Kelly Ann Witkowsky. BLOOD DRIVE THANK YOU Our sincerest thank you to all those who came out to donate blood this past week. We collected 32 units of blood which has the potential to save 128 lives! We are truly grateful for your continued support and commitment to those in need.

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MONDAY NIGHT ADULT YOGA CLASS Join us Monday Nights 6:15 to 7:15 pm in Room 200. Class fee $5 per class. This class is suitable for those with some yoga experience but also for anyone with little to none, as options are offered for the various poses. The goal is to work on strength and flexibility gradually while gaining an ability to focus on breath and awareness. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. If interested, please email: [email protected]. WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY – Will resume after Easter. ASH WEDNESDAY – March 6 @ 7 pm Join us as the Lenten season begins for our Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm on March 6. This evening service includes prayers for healing, tracing the cross as a sign of our baptismal blessing, and the sharing of Holy Communion MEN’S BREAKFAST – March 9 @ 8 am Join us at our next breakfast meeting on Saturday, February 9 at 8 am. This month's meeting will be held at Christ’s Lutheran Church - Oreland. To RSVP, please contact Mike Messer at: [email protected]. COFFEE HOURS Join us after the 10:30 am service on the following dates. Below is a 2019 schedule of hosts. Thanks to everyone listed below and our earlier hosts! Mar 10 – Melnicks Apr 14 – Sue Frantz May 12 – Maurers Mar 24 – Thrivent Apr 28 – Diane Polis May 19 – 8th Grade If you have any questions, please contact: Allison at [email protected]. LITERARY LADIES – March 10 @ 12 noon Join the CLC Book Club – newly named “Literary Ladies”! We are launching an inter-generational women's book group! We will meet monthly after Sunday worship at Halligan’s in Flourtown from 12n – 3 pm to enjoy lunch, fellowship & a book discussion. Our first book will be “Foster” by Claire Keegan. Contact Betty Messer 215-887-7798, [email protected]. Invite a family or friend to join you. The book club was an idea from one of our CLC 2020 visioning teams. PUB THEOLOGY – Will resume after Easter.





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60 + FUN & FELLOWSHIP - March 14 @ 12 noon Shake off the winter blues by coming out and enjoying an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Have fun talking to members and neighbors, sharing a meal and being entertained. Join us Thursday, March 14th at noon in the Parish Hall. This month our own Steve Seyfried will be entertaining us with one of his creative presentations titled “Finding King Tut”. It is the story of British archaeologist Howard's Carter search for the tomb of King Tutankhamen. For over ten years he explored Egypt's Valley of the Kings until he found a hidden stairway leading the treasures of the boy king. The show is history and humor together with an overview of ancient Egyptian culture. Two actors bring all the characters to life. Please note that March is a BYOL month. What’s that mean? It means bring your own lunch. Coffee, tea, and a variety of desserts will be provided. Open to all. Bring a friend or neighbor. Fellowship, food and entertainment. You don’t want to miss it. CROSS+GEN – March 17 @ 9 am

There is magic when the wisdom of the elder meets the wonder of the child! That's the idea behind our cross-generational events here at Christ's! We explore Bible people, favorite stories and themes, through games, crafts, skits and much more! A fun filled hour of learning, sharing and fellowship for ages 3-103. If you've never experienced Cross+Gen, give it a try. CLC MISSION TRIP - Puerto Rico | 1600 miles begin with a single mile The mission team invites you to partner with us as we make our way to Puerto Rico in June, where we will help with Hurricane Maria relief. There is a display in the lobby showing the 1600 mile distance between Oreland and San Juan. We ask you to sponsor us "by the mile", at $10 per mile. If all miles are sponsored, we will raise $16,000. Whether you contribute one mile, ten, or more, please know that your generosity will make this very important journey possible. Checks should be made payable to Christ’s Lutheran Church with Puerto Rico on the memo line. Donations can be placed in the offering plate, the basket in the lobby or given to the church office. Thank you!

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CLC PRESCHOOL – Fall 2019 Application We are presently accepting applications for September 2019-2020 All programs meet from 9:00-12:00. If you are interested or want to schedule a tour, please contact [email protected] for a registration form. Enrollment is limited so you will want to register as soon as possible. A $50.00 non-refundable family registration is due at the time of registration. Christ's Lutheran members will receive a 10% family discount on all tuitions. CLC CAFÉ – located in the lobby between the 8 and 10:30 worship hours Stop by for a cup of coffee, tea, snack, or just to say hello! We are open from 8:45-10 am every Sunday except the 3rd Sunday of the month when all are welcome to come downstairs to the Cross-Gen program in Parish Hall. GREEN TEAM TIP: Again, let’s contact our legislators about the environment! The results of NASA’s & the Natl Oceanic Atmospheric Admin studies this winter show alarming reduction in the glaciers in the Arctic & Antarctic. The Bering Sea lost ice the size of Idaho in just 2 weeks this Feb! Toxic algae blooms, typically only in warm water, are growing and poisoning seals, walruses & whales. Glaciers protecting ice basins in the Antarctic from collapsing have dropped 10 ft & the speed of melting is accelerating – a collapse could cause sea levels to rise up to 92 ft! Global warming is not a hoax and must be taken seriously!

IN DISCOVERY: THOUGHTS ON AN UNFOLDING LIFE ELISE'S NEW BOOK IS HERE! "IN DISCOVERY" SALES SUPPORT LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF Elise is excited to announce the publication of her fourth book of humorous spiritual essays. In Discovery: Thoughts on an Unfolding Life is another collection of stories about Elise's hectic, funny life as a church worker, writer, mom and "nana." In Discovery is available for $15, and Elise is donating a portion of all proceeds to our Sunday School charity for the year, Lutheran World Relief. Contact Elise at [email protected] or by cell 215-527-6110 to purchase your copy!



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THIS WEEK AT CLC Sun, Mar 3 8:00 am – Service in the Chapel 9:00 am – Faith Formation Hour 9:00 am – Choir Rehearsal (202) 9:15 am – Adult Bible Study (200) 10:30 am – Service in the Sanctuary 11:30 am – CLC 2020 Spirituality Team (C2J) 11:30 am – Council Retreat (200)

Mon, Mar 4 9:30 am – Monday Morning Men 6:15 pm – Adult Yoga Class (200) 7:30 pm – Boy Scout Oreland Troop 1 (Parish Hall)

Tues, Mar 5 10:00 am – Bible Study (203) 7:00 pm – Academy Chorale (Sanctuary) 7:30 pm – Pack 88 Committee Meeting (203)

Wed, Mar 6 7:00 pm – Cub Scout Webelos (203) 7:00 pm – Ash Wednesday Service (Sanctuary) 7:30 pm – AA (chapel)

Thurs, Mar 7 5:00 pm – Private Event (200)

Fri, Mar 8 6:30 pm – Daisy Troop (203) 8:00 pm – AA (200)

Sat, Mar 9 8:00 am – Men’s Group Breakfast (CLC)

NEXT WEEK AT CLC Sun, Mar 10 8:00 am – Service in the Chapel 9:00 am – Faith Formation Hour 9:00 am – Choir Rehearsal (202) 9:15 am – Adult Bible Study (200) 10:30 am – Service in the Sanctuary 11:30 am – Coffee Hour 11:30 am – CLC 2020 Worship Team (200) 11:30 am – Mutual Ministry Meeting (C2J) 12:00 pm Noon – Literary Ladies (Halligan’s)

Mon, Mar 11 9:30 am – Monday Morning Men 6:15 pm – Adult Yoga Class (200) 7:30 pm – Boy Scout Oreland Troop 1 (Parish Hall)

Tues, Mar 12 10:00 am – Bible Study (203) 6:15 pm – Cub Scout Lion Cubs (203) 6:45 pm – Council Meeting (200) 7:00 pm – Academy Chorale (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm – Cub Scout Bear Cubs (203)

Wed, Mar 13 9:30 am – Faith Circle (kitchen) 12:00 pm Noon – Dinner Church (Parish Hall) 6:30 pm – Dinner Church (Parish Hall) 7:00 pm – Cub Scout Wolf Cubs (203) 7:30 pm – AA (chapel)

Thurs, Mar 14 9:00 am – Family Stages (Parish Hall) 12:00 Noon – 60 + Fun & Fellowship (Parish Hall)

Fri, Mar 15 6:00 pm – Daisy Troop (203) 8:00 pm – AA (200)

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VISITOR & MEMBER INFORMATION CARD

If you are visitor or congregational member please print the information, remove from the program, & place it in the offering plate.

Today’s Date: _________________ Your Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Home phone: ___________________________________________ Cell phone: _____________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________ I communed today. I am visiting this morning. _____ 1st time _____ 2 or more times I would like information about children’s programs. Ages _______ I would like information about church membership. My home church is: _____________________________________ _________________________________________________________ I am a member. Please note a change in my contact information. I am not currently receiving email announcements from the church office, please add me to the weekly E-News. _________________________________________________________ Prayer Requests: Please add to the prayer list: (please state relationship & reason) Message for Church Office / Pastor:

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Ash Wednesday + March 6, 2019 @ 7:00 PM. This service of Holy Communion provides prayers for healing and the imposition of ashes in remembrance of the promise of the resurrection.

Mid-Week Dinner Church + Wednesday March 13 – April 10. 12 noon – bring your own sandwich. 6:30 pm – with home-made soups. Dinner Church is an intergenerational opportunity to gather in Parish Hall on specific Wednesdays in Lent where we will gather around scripture, celebrate Holy Communion, share in conversation and enjoy a meal together.

Adults - $10 Seniors - $5 Children (4-17) - $5 Under 3 - Free

Take out - $10 A glass of wine (21 or older) - an additional $3

Enjoy a hearty meal to include: Salad, Bread, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Gluten Free option available, Dessert, Water, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Coffee or Tea. Reservations by email at: [email protected] with your name, phone # and the number of people in your party. Don’t have email? You may call the church office. Helping Hand provides emergency assistance to individuals residing in the local community.


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