The Messenger 2019 HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 1901 MIDDLEBOROUGH RD, ESSEX MD 21221
April 14, 2019
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Inside This Issue Holy Week Schedule Pastor Meheret’s Corner Prayer List Worship Scriptures Bible Study Church Trivia Hope Smile’s Paint Night Photos Streets of Hope Pastor Meheret Anniversary Hope Quilters Lenton Soup Photos Pancake Supper Photos April Birthday’s Duty Schedule April Calendar Hope Contact Numbers
9:00 AM
Traditional Service
10:30 AM
Family Service
April 18, 2019 7:00 PM
Combined Service at Back River Methodist Church. Details to Follow
April 19, 2019 Good Friday Service 7:00 PM
Combined Service Here at Hope with Back River Methodist Church
April 20, 2019 7:00 PM
Worship Service
April 21, 2019 8:30 AM
Easter Worship Service
10:00 AM
Congregation Breakfast
10:30 AM
Easter Worship Service
“Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples . . .” (Mark 16:6) The Season of Lent will soon be over. Before we know it, we will be celebrating Holy Week in a few weeks and finally the greatest celebration of all – Easter! During that first Easter, some of the greatest good news was brought to people who had never heard it before. The angels told the women who came to the tomb, “go, tell his disciples.” Soon, within that very hour, the women would do that very thing. They would be speaking the words we ourselves are still speaking today, “Christ is risen!” The angels’ words, “go, tell his disciples” are as appropriate for us now as they ever have been and ever will be. As a congregation, don’t we “go and tell” every time we gather together for worship? We hear words of resurrection in our sermons, our hymns, our readings and our liturgies. We literally see the resurrection of our living Jesus as He still comes to us physically with His living sacrifice in the Lord’s Supper. As a congregation, we have a Learning Center whose one of the functions are to “go and tell.” We don’t host a Learning Center because we like to play with glue, or cut out animal shapes, or because we really love eating goldfish crackers. We have a Learning Center because every single day we get to “go and tell” the children about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, all done for them! In a world that is growing increasingly opposed towards Christianity and Jesus, our Learning Center is a shining light showing these children that Jesus died and rose again for them, loves them, and is still coming to them. May the Lord open our doors to bring more and more children to us so we may continue to, “go and tell.” As a congregation, as people who are loved by Christ, you yourself have been given an eternal treasure of Christ. As a baptized Christian, you have been given Jesus’ death and His resurrection (Romans 6). Now, “go and tell” yourself this every single day of your life. Remind yourself every single day what it is Jesus Christ has done for you so that you might also be able to share that good news with people in your own family, friends or coworkers. Martin Luther spoke about this need to “go and tell” ourselves about the work of Christ. In Luther’s “Morning Prayer” (which can be found in the “Daily Prayers” section of the Small Catechism) he recommended, when you wake up that you make the sign of the cross and then say this prayer in order to remind yourself that you are a child of God and God has placed a claim over you as His child. In short, Luther calls us to “go, and tell” ourselves all of the good things God has done for us in Christ as soon as we wake up in the morning. May we as a congregation always be a place and a people who “go and tell” the wonderful deeds of our Lord Jesus Christ who died for us to destroy our sin and rose from the dead to bring each of us everlasting life. Amen. — Pastor Meheret
Edgar Amos, Jr.
Marlene DiPino
Jack Kincaid
Jeff Sanders
Gail Anuszewski
Freddie Ditmar
Irene Klingenstein
Connie Sanders
Connie Baker
Gloria Eckles
Mickey Koontz
Jeanine Schenning
Barbara Bender
Lois Farber
Joshua Kraeger
The Schepers Family
Robin Benny
Cassandra Fleckenstein Mary Lindsay
Debbie Schmidt
Dennis Berry
Bobbi Floyd
Lainey Loftus
Steve Schweitzer
Gail Berry
Matthew Floyd
Ruth Massaroni
Barbara Shelly
Mary Bodenschatz
Sara Garrett & Family
Michael McCoy
Kevin Shields
Tommy Bower
Cassidy Gore
Brandi Leap Miner
Vivian Smith
Debbie Bryant
Ruth Gunn
Jim Nemec
Eloise Somogyi
Debbie Button
Daniel Hanke
Laurie Nemec
John Stiemly
Margaret Cain
Sharon Harris
Frank Neukam
Peggy Talbot
Julie Carl
Juliana Hasson
Rick O’Dea
Penny Wallace
Sharyl Clark
The Hays Family
Jim Ogle
Lucille Watson
Shirley Cosgrove
Beverly Hoffman
Pat Owens
Paul Wiley
Philip Coyle
Karen Hoffman
Francesca Prado
Bob Williams
Joyce Craft
Karen Holzopfel
Mike Porter
Bobby Williams
Beulah Craig
Timothy Hostetler
Inez Rasinski
Danna Williams
Patrick J. Curran
Loretta Jefferson
Cliff Rodney
Kiersten Williams
Harlan DeHart
Leondra Jefferson
Reiva Robinson
Richard Wrobel
Pat Dickens
Michelle Kincaid
Lucille Rose
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.
Worship Themes for April 2019 Date/Day
Scripture texts
Theme
April 7
Isaiah 43:16-21
The Lord gives water in the wilderness to the chosen people
Psalm 126
Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy.
Philippians 3:4b-14
To know Christ and his resurrection, to share in his sufferings
Lent 5
John 12:1-8
Mary anoints Jesus for his burial
April 14
Isaiah 50:4-9a
The servant of the Lord submits to suffering
Palm Sunday
Psalm 31:9-16
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Philippians 2:5-11
Humbled to the point of death on a cross
Luke 22:14--23:56
The passion of the Lord
April 19
Isaiah 52:13--53:12
The suffering servant
Good Friday
Psalm 22
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Hebrews 10:16-25
The way to God is opened by Jesus’ death
John 18:1—9:42
The passion and death of Christ
April 20
Genesis 1:1--2:4a
Creation
Easter Vigil
Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26
God’s mercy endures forever.
Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Deliverance at the Red Sea
Romans 6:3-11
Dying and rising with Christ
April 21
Acts 10:34-43
God raised Jesus on the third day
Easter Sunday
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12 April 28
Christ raised from the dead, the first fruits The women proclaim the resurrection
Acts 5:27-32
The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus
Psalm 118:14-29
You are my God, and I will exalt you.
Revelation 1:4-8
Jesus Christ, the firstborn of the dead, is coming
John 20:19-31
Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ
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 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in the church office. We are currently watching a documentary titled: PROMISED LAND— The Faith Lessons Series with Roy Vander Laam. All are welcome!
Tuesday Night Bible Study Meets 7 PM—8:30 PM in the choir room. We are studying “Discipleship and Mission” from Augsburg Adult Bible Study Series. Our Wednesday Night Bible Study has been moved to Tuesday for the Celebration of Lent. Please Join Us!
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 Tuesday Night bible study group. Please Join Us!
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!
Church Trivia How many can you get right? Answers will be published in the May Messenger. 1. What snack originated during Lent because it contains only flour, water and salt? 2. What food was traditionally eaten the day before Lent Begins? 3. What Irish saint’s feast day takes place during Lent? 4. On What Sunday during Lent does the priest bless palms? 5. What event in the life of Jesus do the palms recall for us? 6. On what day during Lent does the Bishop bless holy oils for the year? 7. How many Station of the Cross are there? 8. How many times does Jesus fall in the Stations? 9. Who helped Jesus carry his Cross? 10.When does Lent Officially end? 11. What is the Triduum? Here are March’s Trivia Answers 1. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the first Monday of Lent is a time of celebration. This is so people will not be come downcast by the fasting, but see it as a time to make a 'new start' & draw closer to God. What is the day called? Answer: Orange Monday 2. On the first Wednesday of Lent, Roman Catholics attend services & have something placed on their foreheads. What is this? Answer: Ashes 3. Several churches observe similar guidelines about meals during Lent. These include reducing the size of meals, and avoiding rich foods. People also make changes in other ways. Which of the following is generally *not* true in these churches? Answer: One may eat meat and dairy at any time 4. Most churches that observe Lent will allow certain exceptions to the fasting standards, for those with a pressing need. They may be allowed to eat more of certain types of foods. Which of these people would *not* qualify? Answer: A person with doctors orders 5. In some cultures, the day before the start of Lent, called Mardi Gras, or Carnival, is a celebration of one last time to do things not permitted during the fast. However, the day may be also called Shrove Tuesday. Why is that? Answer: People were expected to start Lent by going to Confession 6. Lent is not only a time to fast, but also to pray. In the United Methodist Church, which of the following is the title of a Lenten meditation series written in 2010 by the Rev. Mark Price? Answer: Bread on the Way to the Cross 7. The object of Lenten fasting is not only to discipline oneself. In ancient times, one was expected to do which of the following? Answer: Take the money you would have spent on extra food, and give it to the poor 8. The last day of Lent is Holy Saturday. In the Catholic Church, the policy is that the Easter Vigil Mass should be gin at a particular time. What is that? Answer: After Sunset 9. In the Lutheran Church, the minister will wear vestments of a certain color, as a sign of the repentance that is the theme of the season of Lent. What color is that? Answer: Purple
CHURCH NEWS…..
Happy 2nd Anniversary Pastor Meheret Believe it or not Pastor Meheret has been with Hope Lutheran Church for two years. Pastor Meheret started with Hope Lutheran Church on April 24, 2017. So please take the I know everyone here at Hope is praying for many more years to come. Submitted By: Shirley Gregory
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. If you have any questions, see Sue Alexander or Bobbi Floyd. HOPE’S QUILTERS need flat sheets, crochet and thread for tacking quilts together. If you have any to donate, please drop it off in the choir room, or see Bobbi Floyd or Sue Alexander. Thank you.
LENTON Soup Suppers
Pancake Supper
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Kim Teter
04
Brian Frueh
05
Brooklynn Hays
05
Connie Baker
06
Jackie Eversley
08
Katlyn Smith
09
Susan Yelton
11
Mike Haught
11
Lisa Crout
11
Margo Crout
12
Keith Pickett
16
Frank Comotto, Jr.
17
Cary Koons
23
Beth Haught
23
Doris Salvo
26
Deloris Phillips
29
Robin Smith
Happy Birthday To You Please contact the office if you would like to add or remove your name from our birthday list. Thank you!
Duty Schedule for: April 2019 9:00 AM
April 7
April 14 Palm S.
Assist
Joan Schweitzer
Colan Kahl
April 21 Easter 8:30 AM Bob Schweitzer
Lector
Joan Schweitzer
Eric Carl
Bob Schweitzer
Cary Koons
Server
Robin Smith
Patty Horney
Brandi Miner
Robin Smith
Usher/Greeter
Frank Schmidt Ed Klingenstein
Jess Kahl Sue Alexander
Eric Eszes Carol Ogle
Rick Calo Ed Klingenstein
10:30 AM
April 28 San Dee Koons
10:30 AM
Assist
Eric Eszes
John Kelly
Lori Comotto
Lynda Frueh
Lector
Debbie Cannon
John Kelly
Sharyn Kahl
Brian Frueh
Server
Sandy Cincinnati
Donna Smith
Denise McLaughlin
Sharyn Kahl
Usher/Greeter
Denise McLaughlin Linda Moler
Jeanne Faust Eric Eszes
Sandy Cincinnati Linda Moler
John Kelly Mary Emge
Children Church
TBD
TBD
Carolee Calo
Marge Carl
KBZ
Carolee Calo
Brandi Miner
Lynda Frueh
Denise McLaughlin
Altar Set Up
Joan and Bob Schweitzer Bob Schweitzer Trudy Grauer
Colan Kahl
Joan and Bob Schweitzer Linda Moler Deloris Phillips
Robin Smith
Counters
Colan Kahl Jeanne Faust
Bob Schweitzer Steve Kahl Sharyn Kahl
Holy Week: Thursday, April 18 7:00 PM
Friday, April 19 7:00 PM
Maundy Thursday Service Combined service at Back River Methodist Church- details to follow
Good Friday Service Combined service here with Back River Methodist Church Assist- Colan Kahl Lector- Colan Kahl Usher/greeter- TBD
Saturday, April 20 7:00 PM Easter Vigil Assist- Joan Schweitzer Lector- Joan Schweitzer Server- Patty Horney Usher/greeter- TBD
2019 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 3
Thursday
2
10:00 AM Bible Study
5:30 PM 7:00 PM Confirmation Class Lent Service 7:00 PM Evening Bible Study
7:00 PM Choir Practice
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11
Food for Thought Bag Packing 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 7:00 PM Confirmation Class Lent service 7:00 PM Evening Bible Study
7:00 PM Choir Practice
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9:00 AM Traditional Communion 10:30 AM Family Contemporary Communion 10:30 AM Kidz Bible Zone
10:00 AM Bible Study 7:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting
5:30 PM Confirmation Class 7:00 PM Evening Bible Study
7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service at Back River Methodist Church
7:00 PM Good Friday Services at Hope with Back River Methodist Church joining us
8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at Jad's
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9:00 AM Traditional Communion 10:30 AM Family Contemporary Communion 10:30 AM Kidz Bible Zone
10:00 AM Bible Study 7:00 PM Council Meeting
5:30 PM 7:00 PM Evening Confirmation Class Bible Study
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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
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24
7:00 PM Choir Practice
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Saturday
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10
4
Friday
6 8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at Jad's
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13 8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at Jad's
8:00 AM Breakfast Bible Discussion at Jad's
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 410-574-3060 Linda Frueh 443-465-4275 Brandi Miner 410-391-7905 Eric Carl 410-391-5143
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