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ST.MATTHEWLUTHERANCHURCHChurchOffice:717-637-7101

SixthSundayofEasterSunday,May9,@10:45a.m.

WELCOME! ARE YOU NEW? We are a group of people gathered together tomake a difference. We seek to make a difference in ourselves, in ourneighborhoods, and in our world. We are thankful that you are here today.Checkoutourwebsiteatwww.stmattlutheran.org,whereyoucanfindoutmoreaboutusandgetconnectedintoourcommunity.Pleasetearoffandputintheofferingbasketasyouleave:NamesofeveryoneattendingSunday,May9,2021,at10:45a.m.:________________________________________________________________Wouldyouliketobeaddedtoouremaillist?Pleaselistyournameandemailaddress:________________________________________________________________

Wouldyouliketobecontactedbyapastor?Pleaselistphonenumber:____________________________________________

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+CelebratingGod’sLove-ServinginJesus’Name+

SIXTHSUNDAYOFEASTER

PRELUDE AwesomeGod (Mini-MinisterPuppets)ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSIONANDFORGIVENESS Pastor: InthenameoftheFather, andoftheSon,andoftheHolySpirit. All: Amen. Pastor: AlmightyGod,towhomallheartsareopen, alldesiresknown,andfromwhomnosecretsarehid: cleansethethoughtsofourheartsbytheinspirationofyour

HolySpirit,thatwemayperfectlyloveyou andworthilymagnifyyourholyname, throughJesusChristourLord. All: Amen. Pastor: LetusconfessoursininthepresenceofGodandofone

another.Silenceiskeptforreflection. Pastor: GraciousGod, All: havemercyonus. Weconfessthatwehaveturnedfromyou andgivenourselvesintothepowerofsin.

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Wearetrulysorryandhumblyrepent. Inyourcompassionforgiveusoursins,knownandunknown, thingswehavedoneandthingswehavefailedtodo. Turnusagaintoyou,andupholdusbyyourSpirit, sothatwemayliveandserveyouinnewnessoflife throughJesusChrist,ourSaviorandLord.Amen. Pastor: God,whoisrichinmercy, lovedusevenwhenweweredeadinsin, andmadeusalivetogetherwithChrist. Bygraceyouhavebeensaved. Inthenameof+JesusChrist,yoursinsareforgiven. AlmightyGodstrengthenyouwithpowerthroughtheHoly

Spirit,thatChristmayliveinyourheartsthroughfaith. All: Amen.EASTERPROCLAMATION Pastor: Alleluia!ChristisRisen. All: Christisrisenindeed!Alleluia!OPENINGHYMN...................................LoveDivine,AllLovesExcelling–No.631

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APOSTOLICGREETING Pastor: ThegraceofourLordJesusChrist,theloveofGod, andthecommunionoftheHolySpiritbewithyouall. All: Andalsowithyou.HYMNOFPRAISE Halle,Halle,Hallelujah

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PRAYEROFTHEDAY Pastor: OGod,youhavepreparedforthosewholoveyoujoysbeyond

understanding.Pourintoourheartssuchloveforyouthat,lovingyouaboveallthings,wemayobtainyourpromises,whichexceedallwecandesire;throughJesusChrist,yourSonandourLord,wholivesandreignswithyouandtheHolySpirit,oneGod,nowandforever.

All: Amen.FIRSTREADING:Acts10:44-48WhilePetersharesthegoodnewsofJesuswithaGentilesoldierandhisfamily,theHolySpiritcomesuponthem.RecognizingthattheSpiritworksinclusivelyinthelivesofbothJewsandGentiles,PetercommandsthattheseGentilesalsobebaptizedinthenameofJesusChrist. Pastor: ThewordoftheLord. All: ThanksbetoGod.GOSPELACCLAMATION

Pastor: TheHolyGospelaccordingtoJohn,the15thchapter. All: Glorytoyou,OLord.

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HOLYGOSPEL:John15:9-17Onthenightofhisarrest,Jesusdeliversafinaltestimonytohisdisciplestohelptheminthedaysahead.Here,herepeatsthemostimportantofallhiscommands,thattheyloveoneanother. Pastor: TheGospelofourLord. All: Praisetoyou,OChrist.THEMESSAGE PastorKathyVitalisHoffmanMUSICALOFFERING JoyinMyHeart

(Mini-MinisterPuppets)CONFESSIONOFFAITH Apostles’Creed

Pastor: LetusconfessourfaithwiththewordsoftheApostles’Creed. All: IbelieveinGod,theFatheralmighty, creatorofheavenandearth. IbelieveinJesusChrist,God’sonlySon,ourLord, whowasconceivedbytheHolySpirit, bornofthevirginMary, sufferedunderPontiusPilate, wascrucified,died,andwasburied; hedescendedtothedead. Onthethirddayheroseagain; heascendedintoheaven, heisseatedattherighthandoftheFather, andhewillcometojudgethelivingandthedead. IbelieveintheHolySpirit, theholycatholicchurch, thecommunionofsaints, theforgivenessofsins, theresurrectionofthebody, andthelifeeverlasting.Amen.

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PRAYERSEachpetitionconcludes,“Hearus,OGod.”andthecongregationresponds,“Yourmercyisgreat.”

PEACE Pastor: ThepeaceoftheLordbewithyoualways. All: Andalsowithyou.

(Thecongregationisinvitedtogreetoneanotherwithnodsandwaves)

THEMEALGREATTHANKSGIVING Pastor: TheLordbewithyou. All: Andalsowithyou.

Pastor: Li#upyourhearts. All: Weli&themtotheLord.

Pastor: LetusgivethankstotheLordourGod. All: Itisrighttogiveourthanksandpraise.WORDSOFINSTITUTIONLORD’SPRAYER Pastor: Lord,rememberusinyourkingdom,andteachustopray: All: OurFather,whoartinheaven,hallowedbethyname,thy

kingdomcome,thywillbedone,onearthasitisinheaven. Giveusthisdayourdailybread;andforgiveusour

trespasses,asweforgivethosewhotrespassagainstus; andleadusnotintotempta.on,butdeliverusfromevil. Forthineisthekingdom,andthepower,andtheglory, foreverandever.Amen.

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INVITATIONTOCOMMUNION Pastor: TherisenChristinvitesustothistable. Come,eatandbesatisfied. All: Amen. RECEIVINGOFTHEELEMENTSOFBREADANDWINE Pastor: ThebodyofChrist,givenforyou. All: Amen.(Eatwafer) (Pause) Pastor: ThebloodofChrist,shedforyou. All: Amen.(Drinkjuice)POST-COMMUNIONBLESSING Pastor: ThebodyandbloodofourLordJesusChriststrengthenyou

andkeepyouinhisgrace. All: Amen.POST-COMMUNIONPRAYER Pastor:Letuspray.Wellspringofjoy,throughthismealyouhaveput

gladnessinourhearts.Satisfythehungerstillaroundus,and sendusasjoyfulwitnesses,thatyourlovemaybringjoytothe

heartsofallpeople,throughJesusChristourLord. All: Amen.BLESSING Pastor: MayourgloriousGodgrantyouaspiritofwisdomtoknow

andtolovetherisenLordJesus. TheGodoflife,Father,+Son,andHolySpirit,blessyounow

andforever. All: Amen.

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CLOSINGHYMN..............................................................JesusLovesMe!–No.595

DISMISSAL Pastor: Alleluia!Christisrisen. All: Christisrisenindeed.Alleluia! Pastor: Goinpeace.Sharethegoodnews.Alleluia! All: ThanksbetoGod.Alleluia!POSTLUDE

********************(Pleaseremainseatedun#lexcusedbyanusher)

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St.MatthewLutheranChurchPhone:717-637-7101

Generalmailboxext.221Email:info@stmattlutheran.orgwww.stmattlutheran.orgTheRev.KathrynVitalisHoffman,LeadPastor,ext.231TheRev.M.DavidKiel,InterimAssociatePastor,ext.229

TheRev.FayeC.Snyder,VisitationPastorScottG.Fredericks,MinisterofMusic,ext.235

Pleasenote:MusicforthisserviceiscoveredunderCCLI#1000682–

Also#A-708989OneLicense.net

Ourwarmthankstoallthoseassistinginourworshipservicesthismorning:Musicians.......................................Mini-MinisterPuppetswithDirectorDebSmith

JudyPorowskiandHelenSmith,accompanyingonhymns

Ushers(10:45)............................TimPeck,WayneBeck,HunterCrabbs,SteveBell,KevinHankey,MikeKeller,AaronSmith

THEALTARFLOWERShavebeengiventotheGloryofGodandinlovingmemoryofCarlynnNeidererbyherdaughtersMegNeiderer,JulieVanBuskirkandElizabethReese;andinlovingmemoryofClarenceandMarieNacebyMyrtleSatterfieldandfamilyandCarlNaceandfamily;andinlovingmemoryofMinnieB.MummertbyherdaughterMarthaHempfing;andinlovingmemoryofCharlesA.MusselmanandhisparentsCalvinandOlivebyhiswifeNancyandfamily;andinlovingmemoryofourmotherAnnaSullivanbyherdaughtersLoisMillerandMaryMilheim.THEBULLETINSaregiventothegloryofGodandinlovingmemoryofGloriaFrederickwhowouldhavecelebratedherbirthdayonMay11byhersonsJohn,GrantandLanceFrederickfamilies;andinlovingmemoryofClarenceandMarieNacebyMyrtleSatterfieldandfamilyandCarlNaceandfamily;andinlovingmemoryofourmotherEleneEpleyLittlebyherdaughtersJudy,Joan,JaneandLinda.

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WECELEBRATEwithRyleeBaxterasshereceivedherfirstcommuniononSunday,May2,2021.

THISWEEKwecelebrateGod’sloveaswehonorandremembermothersandthosewhoprovidemotherlycare.Muffinswillbeofferedatallservices.

ASERVICEOFCELEBRATIONANDCHRISTIANBURIALwasheldforDorisKrugonTuesday,May4,2021,atMurphy-BeckFuneralHome.ThoughwecelebrateherdeparturetobewiththeLord,wealsoincludeinourprayersofsupportthemembersofherfamilyandallwhoarebereaved.ASERVICEOFCELEBRATIONANDCHRISTIANBURIALwasheldforRobertC.MartinonFriday,May7,atKenworthyFuneralHome.ThoughwecelebratehisdeparturetobewiththeLord,wealsoincludeinourprayersofsupportthemembersofhisfamilyandallwhoarebereaved.Attendance: (05/01) Saturday5p.m.service...................................31 (05/02) 9:00a.m.Drive-inservice.............................165 10:45Worshipservice..................................105 (04/26-05/02)Onlineviews..........................................134 Total..............................................................434PRAYERLIST:FredBaberPaisleeBingelYvonneBixlerLouiseBradyGregBreighnerJoanBreighnerSueCerifkoEvelynHenryDavidKehr

VickiMaloneyAnnaMarchioBobMartenNathanMartinMikeRiceMarySchuchartLarryShowersBillSmithDeniseSmith

LindsayKastnerSmithBevStevensEmilyStewartCooperStormJoyceStrausbaughLindaWheelerRenieWagner

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RECOMMENDEDSCRIPTUREREADINGSfortheweekofMay9,2021: Sunday:John15:9-17 Thursday:Luke24:44-53 Monday:1Timothy6:11-12 Friday:Revelation1:9-18 Tuesday:1Timothy6:13-16 Saturday:John16:4-11 Wednesday:Mark16:19-20

St.MatthewCalendarMay9-16,2021

Sun. Drive-InWorshipwithHolyCommunion......................................9:00a.m. WorshipwithHolyCommunion(Nave)......................................10:45a.m.Mon. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:15a.m. GirlScouts............................................................................6:30-8:00p.m.Tues. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m. VariousCommitteemeetings......................................................7:00p.m.Wed. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m. BibleStudy(UpperRoom)................................................10:30-11:30a.m. Primary&JuniorChoirsMini-Golf.......................................4:45-5:45p.m. BibleStudy(Zoom)...............................................................7:00-8:00p.m.Thurs. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m. PreschoolChoir....................................................................6:15-7:00p.m. St.MatthewRingers#1........................................................7:00-7:35p.m. St.MatthewRingers#2........................................................7:40-8:15p.m.Fri. DiscoveryPlaceClasses......................................................8:45-11:45a.m.Sat. WorshipwithHolyCommunion(FellowshipHall).......................5:00p.m.Sun. Drive-InWorshipwithHolyCommunion......................................9:00a.m. WorshipwithHolyCommunion(Nave)......................................10:45a.m. ConfirmationClass(FellowshipHall)..........................11:45a.m.-1:00p.m. YouthGroup.........................................................................6:00-8:00p.m.

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APRAYERCHAINMEETINGwouldbescheduledonJune2.DuetotheCovidrestrictions,theywillnotmeetinperson,butifyouhaveanychangesorupdatesfortheprayerchain,pleasenotifyGloriaKoontz,717-637-7434,bySunday,May30.Personsorsituationsaddedtotheprayerchainarekeptonthelistforthreemonths.Atthattimetheyareremovediftherehavebeenno

callsaskingtoextendtheirstayonthelist.Ourpray-ersdoliketohearaboutprayersansweredso,pleasekeepthemupdatedastotheperson/situation.Thankyoutoallwhoassistinthisministry.SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONSforSt.Matthewscholarshipsareavailableinthechurchofficeandonthechurchwebsiteatwww.stmattlutheran.org.Generalcollegescholarships,amusicscholarshipandscholarshipsforanyonepursuingaChristianvocationareallthereforyoutoapplyfor.ApplicationsmustbecompletedbyFriday,June4,2021.Youareeligibletoreceivetheundergraduatescholarshiptwiceandonceatthegraduatelevel.

CARINGCUPBOARD–OurYouthwillpickupdonationsfortheCaringCupboarddirectlyfromyourcarnextSunday,May16,atthedrive-inserviceifyouwouldliketodonate!Donationsoffoodcanalsobeputdirectlyinthecupboardordroppedoffinthechurchoffice.

FORTHEMID-WEEKBIBLESTUDY,PastorDavidwillbeleadingtheBibleStudyonnextweek’sGospelreading,John17:6-19.WemeetintheUpperRoomat10:30a.m.andbyZoomat7:00p.m.Pleasee-mailtheofficeatinfo@stmattlutheran.orgorcall717-637-7101tosign-up.

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St. Matthew Youth Group

Dinner Fundraiser Food Prepared by Miller’s Barbecue

Saturday, June 19, 2021

10:30am - 1:00pm (or until Sold Out)

If you do not pick up your pre-ordered meal by 1pm, it will be donated Pickup Location: St. Matthew Lutheran Church

30 West Chestnut St. Hanover

$10 Meal includes: ½ BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Apple Sauce and Roll w/butter

Orders and Money Due by Sunday, June 6 Pre-orders are Recommended – make checks payable to “St. Matthew Lutheran Church”

with “chicken barbecue” in the memo line. Bring orders in an envelope to the church office, put into collection plate or give to youth group

*Baked Goods and Beverages will be available for additional donations*

Number of dinners purchased: ___________________

Keep top ticket for redemption

Return bottom ticket with payment to church

Sold to: ________________________________________________________________

Phone number: _________________________________________________________

Number of dinners purchased: _____________

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Sunday,May23

atDrive-inWorship

FILLOURTRUCKWITHYOURDONATIONSFOR

PLEASEHELP...

bydonatinganyofthefollowingitems...LaundryDetergentDryerSheetsDishDetergentComputerPaper

EnvelopesStampsTapePaperTowelsToiletPaper

PuddingorJelloCakeorCookieMix

Snacks-IndividualpacksorLargebagsDVDofoldMoviesorShows

Fortheindoorservices,therewillbeaboxintheGatheringPlaceandintheElevator

Lobbyforyourdonations.

Checksmadeoutto‘St.MatthewLutheranChurch’with'GoldenVisions'inmemoline

Thankyouforhelping!

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DAYCAMPISCOMINGTOST.MATTHEW!St.MatthewwillbehostingDayCampthissummeronourchurchproperty.DayCampisaprogramforchildrenwhowillbeentering1stthrough6thgradeinthefallof2021.StafffromCampNawakwawillbeatSt.Matthew

theweekofJuly19-23from9:00a.m.–3:00p.m.Whileatcamp,childrenwilllearnaboutGod’slovethroughplayinggames,singingsongs,doingcrafts,andworshipping“campstyle.”Inaddition,St.Matthewwillhostchildrenwhoneedtocomeearlierthan9:00andstaylaterthan3:00uponrequest.ThisisawonderfulopportunityforyoungchildrenthatwillnotonlybeofferedtoSt.Matthewchildren,butchildrenwithinthecommunityaroundSt.Matthew.CostforDayCampis$50perchild.Adepositof$15isrequireduponregistrationthatwillbeappliedtothetotalcost.Scholarshipswillalsobeavailableuponrequest.Ifyouareinterestedinregisteringyourchild,fillouttheformonthenextpageanddropofforsendtothechurchofficetoholdaspot.Allregistrationformscanbefoundonthewebsite,www.stmattlutheran.org.Spaceislimitedto32childrensodon’thesitateinregisteringyourchild.SPONSORINGACHILDFORDAYCAMPSt.MatthewishostingDayCampalongwithCampNawakwatheweekofJuly19-23.TotalcostforDayCampis$125perchild.Wewantthiswonderfulexperiencetobeaffordableforyoungfamiliesandwealsoseethisasanopportunityforoutreachinthecommunity.WeareseekingfolksinthecongregationtosponsorachildatDayCamp.Anydonationwillbeaccepted,howeverwearespecificallylookingforapartialsponsorshipof$75and/orafullsponsorshipat$125.IfyouwouldliketosponsoraDayCamperatanyoftheseamounts(orwhateveryoucanafford),pleasecontactKitCurlen(ourcongregationalcoordinator),orthechurchoffice,717-637-7101orinfo@stmattlutheran.orgassoonaspossible.Ifyouwouldliketocontribute,pleasemakeyourcheckoutto“St.MatthewLutheranChurch”with“DayCamp”inthememoline.

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SUMMERFUNFORELEMENTARYAGEYOUTH!What:DayCamp,a5-dayprogramatSt.MatthewLutheranChurch,alongwithCampNawakwaLutheranBibleCampforfun,worship,Biblestudy,games,nature

study,singing,recreation,meetingnewfriendsandsharing.

Where:St.MatthewLutheranChurchlocatedat30W.ChestnutStreet,Hanover,PA

When:July19-23,2021

9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.eachday,MondaythroughFriday

St.Matthewwillhostchildrenneedingtobebroughtbeforestartingtimeandkeptafterendingtimeuponrequest.

Ages:Childrenenteringgrades1through6intheFallof2021

Cost:$50perchild(Scholarshipsavailable)

AnopportunitytomeetthestaffwillbeofferedatSundayworshiponJuly18,atthe9:00drive-inserviceintheparkinglot.(Spaceavailableforlawnseating.)

Preregistration:A$15registrationdepositperchildisdueJune1,2021.Depositfeesarenon-refundable(untilspacesarefilled)butwillbeappliedtowardregistration.Allpertinentformswillbemailedtothosewhohavepaidthedepositandsentinregistrationfee.Fillouttheformbelowandmail,alongwithacheckpayableto“St.MatthewLutheranChurch,”with“Daycamp”inthememoline.

CamperName:_____________________________________

Parent/GuardianName:______________________________

Address:___________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________________________

Email:______________________________________________

Willbeenteringgrade______intheFallof2021

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”Lord,WhenDidWeSeeYouHungry?”

THECARINGCUPBOARDNEEDSYOU

Duringthepastyear,theCaringCupboardhasprovidedemergencyfoodrelieftocountless families and individuals in our community, 24 hours a day/7 days aweek, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Social Ministry Team and fooddonations from members of St. Matthew. Because the Caring Cupboard hasdemonstrated repeatedly the very deep need for this ministry, we are in theprocessoftransitioningtheresponsibilityoftheCupboardtotheChurchatlarge.

The Caring Cupboard now has a Coordination Team consisting of BarbaraStrangfeld, Jill Keeney andAndreaHirsch, andwe are currently seeking churchfamiliesandindividualstovolunteeronedaypermonthtomonitortheCupboardtoassurethecontinuedsupplyofemergencyfood.Monitorsareaskedtocheckthe Cupboard on their assigned day and insure it is reasonably stocked bybringing donations of food or by using the food stockpile closet located in theAdministration Building. The stockpile closet is available during regular officehours,Monday-Thursday8a.m.-5p.m.andFriday8a.m.-4:00p.m.

TheCoordination Teamhas developed a backup system so that backuphelp isalways available for volunteers. We hope you will consider joining us in thismuchneededcommunityministry.ifyouareabletohelp,signbelowandreturnintheofferingbasket,oremailtheofficeatinfo@stmattlutheran.org.DonationsoffoodtotheCaringCupboardarewelcomeatanytime.

Name:______________________________________________________

Email:______________________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________________

⃝My(Our)Preferreddayoftheweekis:_______________________

⃝AnyDayoftheWeekWillWork

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SAVETHEDATE-ScottFredericksisplanningtohavetwoSt.Matthewmusicdaysthissummer.Theyoungerchildren,age3tograde2,willmeetonTuesday,June22,andtheolderchildren,grades3-7,willmeetonWednesday,June23.Thetimewillbe9:30a.m.–12:30p.m..Wewillmeetinthechildren’srehearsalroominthebasementofthechurch.ThisisopentoallSt.Matthewchildren,notjustthosecurrentlyinourchoirs.Wemaybeabletowelcomefriendsandneighborsofourchildrenifspaceallows.WewillsingavarietyofsongsfromBibleSchoolfavoritestoactionsongs,contemporaryChristiansongs,evenafewDisneyfavorites.Wewillplaymusicalgames,havealittleoutsidefuntimeorgymtimeiftheweatherdoesn’tcooperate,ringourbells/chimes,haveapuppetshowandwewillhavelunchtogether.Thiswillbeafunandeducationaleventforourchildren.Aregistrationletterwillbemailedtoourfamilies.

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GOTAGREENTHUMBANDAHEARTTOSERVE?Springishere!Youknowwhatthatmeans?Timeforthegarden—theHealthyHanoverCommunityGarden,thatis.St.Matthewisseekingvolunteerstotakeaone-weekturntohelpweed,waterandharvestproducefromourplotalongChestnutStreetneartheporteco-chere.AllvegetableswillsupporttheHanoverAreaCouncilofChurches,withextraproducedonatedtootheragenciessuchasGod’sMealBarrelandNewHopeMinistries.Norealexperiencenecessarybutwewillbeplantingsoon,sonowisthetimetoact!Ifyouareinterestedinhelping,pleasecontactGailMummert,717-574-6992.

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“CHOOSEKINDNESS”YardSignsarestillavailable!InspiredbyourYouth,theseattractiveandmeaningfulsignsmaybeplacedinyouryardtospreadthemessageofkindness.ThesignsincludeourchurchnameandwebsiteandaremembranceofBryanDoll,Jr.Purplewashisfavoritecolor.Eachsignisasuggesteddonationof$10.ProceedsgotoOlivia’sHouse,ourlocalgriefcenterforchildrenandtheirfamilies,andtheBryanDoll,Jr.Foundation.Signsareavailableinthechurchofficeorfollowingweekendworshipservices.Pleasemakecheckspayableto“St.MatthewLutheranChurch”with“YardSign”onthememoline.Thankyouasyou“ChooseKindness!”

PENTECOSTISMAY22/23-YoumayagainpurchaseredgeraniumstobeplacedintheChanceltohighlightthisimportantfestivalforjust$4.50perplant.Youwillhavetheoptionofdonatingyourgeranium(s)tobeplantedaroundtheChurchandEducationBuildingortakingyourplant(s)home.PleasereturntheformtothechurchofficebyMay21.Nolistingwillbeprinted.

____________________GeraniumsforPentecost

__________#ofplantsTotalenclosed_______________Pleasecheckone:____Usemyplant(s)asneeded.____Iwilltakemyplant(s)immediately

afterthe10:45service.____Iwillhelpplantgeraniumsaroundthechurch.Theflowerswillbe

placedaroundthechurchbuildingsandyoucanplantatyourleisure.

____Iwillhelpwithsummergardening(deadhead/watering)onarotatingbasis.

Name____________________________________________________Phone__________________________EnvelopeNo.____________

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INORDERTOBEWORSHIPPINGINSIDETHEBUILDING

DURINGTHISPANDEMIC,WEMUSTOBSERVETHESEGUIDELINES:

--Wearyourmaskthroughoutyourtimeinthechurchbuilding.If

youforgotamask,onewillbeprovidedforyou.Makesureitisoverbothyournoseandmouth.

--Practicesocialdistancing(atleast6feet)always.--Berespectfultoallandhelptheusherswhoaretryingtoseat

everyoneproperly.--Donotconsideryourselftobeanexceptiontotherules.--SeatingwillbeasdirectedbytheUsherswithsocialdistancing

beingpracticed(onehouseholdunitperpewor2individuals.)Pewswillbemarkedforseating.Pleasebekindandcooperatewiththeushers.

--Bulletins,communioncupswithwafersandZiplocbaggies(foremptycommunioncups)willbehandedoutasyouenter.Awastebasketforthecommunioncupbaggiesisplacedattheexits.

--Everyonewillexitasdirectedbytheushers.Attheconclusionoftheservice,waittobeusheredout.Theusherswillreleaseeveryonearowatatime.

--Therewillbenonurserycareavailable.--PleasedonotstandinFellowshipHall,thehallwaysorthe

GatheringPlacehavingconversationwithanyone.--Offeringplateswillnotbepassed.Thereisabasketateachdoor.

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