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The family of Immanuel Lutheran Church welcomes you.
We hope that you will Worship with us often.
IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
3184 Church Street, P.O. Box 739
Manchester, Maryland
THE REV. CHRISTOPHER S. LITTON
Interim Pastor
“A Stephen Ministry Congregation”
Our mission as disciples of Jesus, is to commit ourselves to making Christ known
through worship, service, outreach, learning, and loving one another
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Sixth Sunday of Easter
A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS!
Immanuel welcomes you to our worship today.
We hope that you will feel a warm sense of welcome.
If you are without a church home, we invite you to
become a part of the ministry of Immanuel.
Please complete the Friendship Pad (the red registration booklet) found at
each center row pew. Small children are always welcome at worship.
However, a nursery is provided for families with young children, infant to
preschool, in the education building for your convenience.
The Head Usher is here to assist you at any time during the service.
September through May, Sunday school classes are offered for children
2 years of age through adult. We welcome you to join our program!
Contact the church office or if classes are in session, simply stop by a
classroom when you are here. Classes are at 10:15am, following the
Sunday service. Please join us!!
Visit website for more information: www.immanuellutheranccmd.org.
*Cell Phone Reminder Announcement:
Please either turn off or silence your device during our service. Thank you.
Worship Assistants
Sunday, May 10
Sat, May 9
Head Usher
Skip Nickels
Head Usher
Altar Guild
Greeter
Charlotte Hann
Lector
Judy Bixler
Offering
Ushers
Communion
Charlotte Hann
Walter Hann
Judy Bixler
Greeters
Lector
Offering
Ushers
Communion
Acolytes ~
Torch Bearers
Crucifer
Pray w/ Pastor
Bell Ringer
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Debbie Hebrank
Ronda Kiler
Betty Miller
Tony Mancuso
Pam Newton
Birk Stathers
Debbie Mace
Steve Mace
Alice Warehime
Dale Warehime
Greg Patterson
Carolyn Phillips
Carroll Phillips
Sandy Voight
Tanner Eckhardt
Justin Patterson
Jared Patterson
Christine Crouch
Joe Fleck
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond
understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you
above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we can
desire; through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
FIRST READING
Acts 10:44–48
A reading from Acts.
While Peter shares the good news of Jesus with a Gentile soldier and his family,
the Holy Spirit comes upon them. Recognizing that the Spirit works inclusively in
the lives of both Jews and Gentiles, Peter commands that these Gentiles also be
baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard
the word. 45The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were
astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the
Gentiles, 46for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God.
Then Peter said, 47Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these
people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? 48So he ordered
them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to
stay for several days.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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PSALM: Psalm 98
1Sing a new song to the LORD, who has done marvelous things,
whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory.
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O LORD, you have made known your victory,
you have revealed your righteousness
in the sight of the nations.
3You remember your steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel;
all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands;
lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.
5Sing to the LORD with the harp,
with the harp and the voice of song.
6With trumpets and the sound of the horn
shout with joy before the king, the LORD.
7Let the sea roar, and all that fills it,
the world and those who dwell therein.
8Let the rivers clap their hands,
and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD,
who comes to judge the earth.
9The LORD will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with equity.
SECOND READING
A reading from 1 John.
1 John 5:1–6
God's children believe that Jesus is the Messiah and love God by keeping God's
commandments. Thus the world is conquered not through military might but
through love and faith.
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and
everyone who loves the parent loves the child. 2By this we know that we
love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.
3For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his
commandments are not burdensome, 4for whatever is born of God
conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our
faith. 5Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that
Jesus is the Son of God?
6This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not
with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the
one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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GOSPEL
The holy gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
John 15:9–17
On the night of his arrest, Jesus delivers a final testimony to his disciples to help
them in the days ahead. Here, he repeats the most important of all his commands,
that they love one another.
As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10If
you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have
kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11I have said these
things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be
complete.
12This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have
loved you. 13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for
one's friends. 14You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15I do
not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what
the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made
known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16You did not
choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit
that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my
name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you may love one
another.
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
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Next Sunday’s Readings:
Acts 1: 1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1: 15-23; Luke 24: 44-53
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Thank you Pastor Mel Stricklin
for bringing us the Word on Saturday evening
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Mother’s Day Carnations
are sponsored in honor of the women of Immanuel
As mothers and daughters,
we have all known and shared the nurturing love of motherhood,
modeled in Christ's love and sacrifice for all
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Lessons and Prayers are presented
in honor of the wedding of John Crouch Jr. and Jill Novak
on May 8, 2015 in Eagleville PA
by John and Christine Crouch
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Special Offering collected TODAY to help our
brothers and sisters at two Lutheran churches,
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Upperco and
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Eldersburg.
The youth have been working tirelessly to attend
the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit, Michigan.
They have been holding many special events
(yard sales, spaghetti dinners, babysitting services,
etc.) to accomplish their goal to get to Detroit.
The ELCA Youth Gathering is for high school-aged youth and their adult
leaders. The Gathering is a triennial event that takes place over five days,
Wednesday to Sunday, and includes opportunities for worship, service,
fellowship, study and holy play.
What sets the Gathering apart from what some call “arena ministry” is its
multi-month, pre-event curriculum designed to plunge teens deep into the
Scripture texts around which the ministry is built, and prepare them socially
and emotionally for a pivotal moment in their life of faith.
We know that young people will return to their congregations and synods
with a renewed witness to God’s action in the world.
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MAY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Fred and Mary Ayers
Tom and Shannon Taylor
Ronald and Janice Martin
May 16
May 21
May 23
MAY BIRTHDAYS
We wish the following people a “Very Happy Birthday”
and hope that you have a great day!
John Gregg
Wendy Maloney
Linda Gregg
Jennifer Robinson
Fred Ayers
Sunshine Cobak
Alice Myers
Stephen Swain
Betty Wildasin
Janet Nickels
Howard Miller
Ellen Linsenbardt
Cheryl Graf
Benjamin Eppley
Maripat Luntz
Pete Wulforst
Tracey Graf
Nancy Hoffman
Sermons now online: Did you know that you don’t have to miss a sermon?
If you are unable to attend worship, you can now read the pastor’s
sermons online. Sermons posted on the church’s website or you can visit
the pastor’s blog at http://chris-student.blogspot.com/. This way you can
access the sermon from anywhere at any time!
Please join us for Vacation Bible School that begins
on Sunday, July 12 and goes through Thursday evening,
July 16, 2015. We begin at 5:30 with supper fellowship
and learn about the Goodness of God. We will also be
having an adult education version of Vacation Bible
School. We are in need of volunteers to be leaders, teachers, and various
other volunteer opportunities. Your help is greatly appreciated and we look
forward to seeing you there as we climb Everest together! Remember to
check out the ‘cool’ bulletin board at the main door.
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Stewardship of the Building: The last several months our sexton has
found lights left on from the night before resulting in high electricity bills.
Recently, the church has received an excessively high water bill of over
$
800. The property committee is looking into the possible causes. Please
remember that if you are using the building to make sure that lights are off,
and if you notice a problem with water, let Steve Burris know immediately.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Fresh seasonal flowers enhance our worship
experience, adding color and beauty.
Each weekend, Altar Flowers, Center Arrangement or
the Lessons & Prayers are available for your
sponsorship.
CO-SPONSOR WITH A FRIEND and SIGN UP TODAY!
*Altar vases $50 ~ Center arrangement $30 ~ Lessons & Prayers $20*
As of this printing, the following weekend sponsorships remain available:
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May 23-24: Lessons & Prayers
Pentecost
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May 30-31: Altar Vases ~ Center Arrangement ~ Lessons & Prayers
Holy Trinity
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June 6-7: Center Arrangement
June 13-14: Altar Vases ~ Center Arrangement
MAY 2015 LECTIONARIES
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Save the Dates!
LOOKING AHEAD ~
Sunday, May 17
Ascension Sunday
Church Music Appreciation
Sunday, May 24
Pentecost ~ Confirmation
Sunday, May 31
Holy Trinity
Sunday, June 7
Acolyte Appreciation
Congregation Meeting following Worship Service
Special Offering – VBS
Lilly Elizabeth Haines Baptism
Trinity UCC is planning a bus trip to a Frederick Keys game with
St Mark’s and Immanuel. Game is on Friday, July 10 vs the Salem Sox at
7pm with fireworks immediately afterwards. The tickets will be the reserved
seating area behind home plate.
Ticket prices are:
Children 3-12 $6
Adults 13-59 $9
Adults 60 and over $6
Make check payable to Trinity UCC by May 18.
Any questions, call Robert Miller 410-374-4455.
Remember to check out Immanuel’s website!
www.immanuellutheranccmd.org
And also ‘Like’ the Immanuel Facebook page too!
facebook.com/immanuellutheranccmd
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY !!
Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, grandmother, aunt
and cousins attending our weekend services! Pink carnations
will be given to all women attending.
Please stop and enjoy our ‘I LOVE YOU, MOM’ Tribute on
the bulletin board across from the stairway. These special photos will be
displayed the entire month of May. If you wish to donate a picture of your
mom, we will still accept them. Enclose your donations in an envelope
addressed to Mother’s Day Tribute ~ Attn: W&M and leave in the
Mother’s Day Basket on the lamp table in the office.
++ CALENDAR ++
Sun May 10
Mon May 11
Tues May 12
Wed May 13
Thur May 14
Fri May 15
Sat May 16
Sun May 17
Missions Special Offering
Worship Service / Communion
Sunday School
Lazarus Church Service –Downstairs
Al-Anon
AA
Scouts
Church Council Meeting
Wednesday Bible Study
AA
Choir Practice
Prayer Group
Scouts
Pastor’s Day Off
AA
Al-Anon
Worship Service / Communion
AA
Worship Service / Communion
Sunday School
Lazarus Church Service –Downstairs
9:00 am
10:15 am
10:30 am
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
9:00 am
10:15 am
10:30 am
Today’s altar flowers for May 9-10 are unsponsored. Anyone wishing to
enjoy one of the vases of flowers at home or while visiting someone this
week, please see Altar Guild after the Sunday service. Thank you.
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Jeff Dell
(parkinsons)
Walter Ruby
June Brown
Ardice Holbrook
Ann Trent
Cary Myers
Gail Brown
Fred Davies
Betty Dell
Elissa Snedeker
Francis Pometto
Treasa Markle
Bob Tyson
Stella Gary
Brian Nicoll
(cancer)
Reid Ronayne
Kandee Smith
Juliana Carver
Debbie Bair
Rosie Schade
Carol Nicoll
Dorinda Smith
Ann Miller
Edith O’Reilly
Lynne Piper
Dolly Ruby
Jan Rhoten
Robert Rhoten
Lisa Fleck
Ernie Martin
Joey Morris
Ken Kiler
Bob Wright
Ken Wright
Steven Gary
Joy Boerner
MaryAlice Steger
Terry Brown
Joe Myers
Debbie Myers
Leslie Gable
Pam Miller
Violet Miller
Jonathan Lewis
Pat Diseroad
Shelley Dreschler
Anna Warehime
Hilda Hann
Ginny Sellers
Zackary Roth
The family of Cindy Conrad
Lazarus Church Members
Those serving in the military:
Brett Richardson Matthew Swain
Kyle Pasta
Heather Sargent
*If you have a name to place on the Prayer List, please contact the
Church Office. Names will remain on the list for four weeks, unless we are
notified to extend the time. Thank you.
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IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
3184 Church Street, PO Box 739 Manchester, MD 21102
“A Stephen Ministry Congregation”
Pastor Chris Cell Phone: 443-517-9890
Pastor Chris Email: [email protected]
Church Office Phone: 410-374-4463
Church Office Fax: 410-775-5793
Email: [email protected]
www.immanuellutheranccmd.org
Rev. Chris Litton
Interim Pastor
Jerry Hoffman
Organist
Steve Burris
Sexton
Steve & Ann Hull
Missionaries
Rachel Murphy
Office Administrator
Jeremy Edwards
Treasurer