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November 14, 2021
ZELTENREICH REFORMED CHURCH
Lord’s Day November 14, 2021; 10:30 am
(Those who enter for worship are asked to join others in quietly preparing to worship the Lord.)
God’s Call to Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
Silent Prayer of Preparation
Votum and Salutation †
Song of Praise † “I Will Exalt You, God, My King” TPH 145B
Confession of Sin
The Law of God: Deuteronomy 6:4 and Leviticus 19:18
Corporate Confession of Sin (Unison Prayer)
O Father, we are gathered before You, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, whose
chosen dwelling place is with the broken and contrite, to confess that we have
sinned in thought and word and deed; we have not loved You with all our heart
and soul, we have not loved You with all our mind and strength; we have not
even loved our neighbor as ourselves. In Your mercy, deepen our sorrow for the
wrong we have done and for the good we have left undone, so that we may hate
our sin with a holy hatred. But, please Father, do not leave us in sorrow. With
You, O Lord, there is forgiveness. In Your mercy, restore to us the joy of our
salvation and renew and increase our love for You. Amen.
Personal Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 51:7
Song of Assurance † “O God, Show Mercy to Us” TPH 67B
(Song of the Month)
Offerings
Offertory Prayer
Giving of Tithes
† Congregation standing as you are able
Offertory Text: Psalm 9:1-2
Congregational Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
God’s Word
Song of Preparation † “The Church’s One Foundation” TPH 404
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Don’t Take the Church for Granted!
Prayer of Application
Song of Application † “In Christ There Is No East or West” TPH 414
Lord’s Supper
Formulary and Instruction for the Lord’s Supper
Short Form I (Forms and Prayers page 50)
Prayer
Distribution of the Elements and Prayer ††
Dismissal
Benediction †
Doxology † “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” TPH 570
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia,
Alleluia, praise him above, ye heav’nly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen.
†† The outer ring of communion cups contains wine and the inner rings contain grape juice. The wafers are
gluten-free.
Sermon Notes
Don’t Take the Church for Granted!
Ephesians 2:11-22
Introduction –
I. The Past: D_________, D_________, H__________
II. The Present: N_________, U______, P______
A. By what means?
1. By Christ’s d______
2. By the p__________ of p______
B. What is the result?
-- A n____ r________
C. What are the implications?
1. Be t_________.
2. R_______ b_________.
3. P________ the u___________ of the c_______.
Conclusion -Evening Worship Service
Sunday, November 14, 2021; 6:00 pm
Welcome and Announcements
*Votum and Salutation
*Song of Praise The Lord’s My Shepherd TPH 23A
*Confession of Faith
The Nicene Creed
(TPH 852 or Forms and Prayers 149)
Congregational Prayer
*Song of Preparation Preserve Me, O God TPH 16B
Scripture Reading
3 John 1:1-15
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon
Church Members, Good and Bad
Prayer of Application
*Song of Application Christian Hearts in Love United TPH 410
*Benediction
*Doxology May the Grace of Christ Our Savior TPH 563
"May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father’s boundless love,
with the Holy Spirit’s favor, rest upon us from above.
Thus may we abide in union with each other and the Lord,
and possess, in sweet communion, joys which earth cannot afford. Amen."
* Congregation standing as you are able.Sermon Notes
Church Members, Good and Bad
3 John 1:1-15
Introduction –
I. The F_________ Church Member:
A. Has a g_____ r___________ in the c_______.
B. Is m_______ s__________ p_________.
C. W______ in the t______.
D. S______ l_____ by s___________ m_____________.
E. Is __f G____.
II. The U___________ Church Member:
A. Has a b____ r___________ in the c_______.
B. S______ their o____ a____________.
C. S_______ e_____ of o_______.
D. R________ to s________ those they d______ l_____.
E. Has n____ s_____ G____.
Conclusion -6:30 pm, Friday, December 3rd at church.
Please bring: A teacup and saucer,
An appetizer, and A dessert.
- Sign-up sheet in the narthex
Men’s Night Out
6:30 pm, Monday, December 6th
At Funck’s restaurant
365 West Main Street, Leola, PA
- Sign-up sheet in the NarthexCHARLES & ANNE MARIE SMOKER (Japan) MetaVenture (Business as Mission): Thank you for your prayers for the film festival which was held 10/2 and 10/3 downtown Tokyo. We had a great attendance of over 100 filmmakers, their cast & crew and family along with movie lovers and several downtown city pastors (including our own). Films screened at this year's festival included stories of father & daughter relationships, anime, comedy, grief, refugee, etc. One of the films was about choosing adoption vs abortion and this led to conversations with some filmmakers where Anne Marie was able to share a simple testimony. All the filmmakers were not yet believers and most of our volunteers were all believers. Pray with us as we continue in this ministry of creating a presence downtown Tokyo and using media to influence and make Kingdom connections. We are still busy with follow-up and have begun preparations forour next festival in April 2022. Our short film entries come from all over theworld so please connect us with your filmmaking friends! *Zachary was able to volunteer and helped lead some of the volunteers (photoabove).
1 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS!
(Family) We have been able to have an extended time in Japan with Ashley (she worked
her USA job in Japan online) but will be returning toSeattle in a couple weeks. We are
thankful that Kyle is doing well in Orlando, FL (working for Wycliffe Associates).
(Campus Ministry) Charles is back teaching to hundreds of students whodo not know
Christ. Pray for opportunities to speak into these hearts.
Pray for the students who are introduced to the gospel through scripturememory.
(Sports Ministry) Doors have opened for sports to begin again. Charleshas been
coaching middle soccer. He coaches a team mixed with believing students and not yet
believing students. Pray for softening of hearts and that Charles would continue to draw to
Christ for patience, wisdom and opportunities to point the youth to Christ.
We struggle daily to draw near to Christ. Please pray for our hearts to continue to be
drawn to Christ alone, to strip us of our idols and to pursueholiness.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Charles & Anne Marie
Please consider partnering with us!
We are grateful for special one-time and/or
monthly giving.
Glints
PO Box 962, Wheaton, IL 60187-0962
Email: camsmoker5@gmail.comCrossNet OCTOBER2021 STATS & STORIES • 13 Bags
SOCIAL SERVICES: Donations
Case Management Individual Participants: 100 -7,525 Pounds of product
Case Management Total Contacts: 325 -1,044 Pounds of local produce
Total Services Provided: 390 (last month 269) Story: Big win for the month- a single mom,
Transportation who works every Wednesday at her new job,
-Adult Transportation (regular and food pantry could only shop on Tuesday, we were able to
transportation transportation) – 18 have her come in and get what she needed!
-Non-Kiwanis Child Transportation –2
Housing YOUTH PROGRAMS
• Homeless in ELANCO–24 Mentor Program:
• ERAP –20 -Mentors and mentees have attended free
• Looking for Housing –28 community meals together, assisted neighbors,
• Motel/emergency - 6 (11 last month) gone grocery shopping, had dinner or ice
• Pathways to Housing - 19 cream together, and connected over the
• LancoPathways –7 phone. We had our biannual Check In on
• Rent –1 October 5, and about 15 mentors gathered to
• Housing vouchers –8 (7 last month) talk through some of the challenges we've
• Home maintenance - 3 faced during this pandemic!
• Water/sewer/trash -1 Cross Jr:
Community Referrals -Cross Jr at Blue Ball: We kicked off this
• Out of Area Referrals –4 program on Oct. 19, 2021! We have five
• Servants Referrals -5 students attending, each matched with a
• Gas Card - 18 trained mentor. Each week we are exploring
• Getting Ahead –5 participants (3 different ways to have a growth mindset.
classes) -Cross Jr at New Holland: This program began
• Application Assistance –7 Oct. 20, 2021! There are currently three
• Money Management -3 students matched with mentors attending
each week, with four more students joining
FOOD & NUTRITION: soon! The students refer to their journal time
Food Pantry- 4 Weeks content as "the passage" (as in, "I really liked
• 83 Families, 258 Individuals the passage today.") and it seems to be their
• Transportation-1 favorite part of the day.
• Delivery-6 Youth Center:
• Curbside Pick Up-3 -The Youth Center is averaging around 30
• New Families- 10 students each evening. Many of our 7th
• Emergency Food-3 graders have been inviting their friends and
• Diapers- 13 kids they are really enjoying being part of "big
cross" now. Meals continue to be provided for
Buddy Bags- 4 weeks 75% of our YC nights. Churches in the
• 295 Bags community have been consistent and have
CrossNetMeal Packs – 2 weeks been providing quality, well rounded meals forour nights. It makes a difference in our their larger trailer and set up in Warehouse
students emotionally and physically when they 100. Next Meal -is on Monday, November 22,
leave with their stomachs full. We appreciate 2021! Come out and join us!! It will be served
the support of our partnering churches! This in Drive-Thru fashion.
month, the students attended a fall fest Community Programs / Events!
evening with horseback riding, hotdogs, −Winter Coat Giveaway, Monday, October
smores, and hayrides 11: Over 200 coats were given away and most
Parent's As Teachers: were brand new with tags!! Thank you to all
-Families served this month:11 who donated coats!
-Children served this month:12
-Play and Learns at the Youth Center started on Current needs & Upcoming Events!
October 18th10 am- 11 am: 6 kids the first We are currently seeking volunteers:
week and 8 kids the second week! -We are seeking Transportation
Tutoring Program Ministry drivers! Please contact
-Tutors: 3 adults, 2 peers Marilyn@elancocross.org to learn about being
-Students referred: 18 students a volunteer driver to help participants get to
-Avg weekly attendance: 3 students Dr. appointments!
-Subjects covered: Math, English, Chemistry, -We are seeking Tutors help Middle & High
History School students after school for one hour on
-Story: We have been receiving good feedback Monday afternoons! Please contact
regarding this program from the guidance Grant@elancocross.org to learn more!
counselors, but there is a growing number of -We are currently seeking volunteers for the
students who could use this kind of support. Youth Center! Volunteers serve on either
NEW Program: 56 (5th– 6th grades) Afterschool Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6:00-
-Volunteer Leaders: 3 8:30 PM. Please contact
-Avg. weekly attendance: 13 Students Grant@elancocross.org to learn more!
-This program is off to a great start, we have an
energetic crowd of young people coming each Upcoming Events:
week to enjoy some snacks, play some games, -The Extra Give, Lancaster County's
and grow. Largest Day of Giving, is coming up on
Friday, November 19th! CrossNet has a
COMMUNITY
Community Meal Update
$100,000 match this year!
-The October Community Meal was Maple -The Christmas Gift Program has kicked off! If
Pecan & Apple Pork Medallion, Balsamic you are interested in sponsoring a family,
Glazed Butternut Squash, Broccoli & Raisin please contact Lisa@elancocross.org!
Slaw, and Blondie Brownie for dessert. We -Mark your calendars for the 2022 Annual
served a total of 291 guests! Banquet! Brian Dawkins will be joining us this
-Anchored Ministries Clothing Closet –Handed year!!
out 253 hanging pieces of clothing as well as Thank you for your continued partnering
bin pieces and toiletries. This was up over 100 with CrossNet.
pieces from September. Anchored broughtWe are a member congregation of the This morning Reverend Tim Brown will preach
United Reformed Churches in North from Ephesians 2:11-22 on Don’t Take the
America. Church for Granted! and this evening from 3
We are glad that God led you to worship John 1:1-15 on Church Members, Good and Bad.
with us today. We are a Church of sinners Today, Sunday, November 14, 2021
saved by God’s grace to us in Christ, and we 9:15 am Sunday School and Catechism
pray that you will receive a rich blessing. 10:30 am Worship Service and Lord’s Supper
This morning we will be observing The 12:00 pm Fellowship Meal
Lord’s Supper as part of our worship. If 5:45 pm Psalm and Hymn Sing
you are a visitor, please refer to the 6:00 pm Evening Worship Service
yellow card in the pew rack for Monday, November 15, 2021
instructions on participation. The outer 7:00 pm Consistory Meets
ring of communion cups contains wine
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
and the inner rings contain grape juice. 7:00 pm Prayer
The wafers in the communion plate are
gluten-free. Thursday, November 18, 2021
A cry room with a video monitor is 7:00 pm Council Meets
located off the narthex. It is available for Saturday, November 19, 2021
your use to attend to the needs of your infant 8:00 am Ladies’ Bible Study
or toddler. Worship activity pages for Sunday, November 21, 2021
children are available from the greeters. All 9:15 am Sunday School and Catechism
Scripture taken from the New King James 10:30 am Worship Service and Lord’s Supper
Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas 5:45 pm Psalm and Hymn Sing
Nelson. Used by permission. All rights 6:00 pm Evening Worship Service
reserved.
Save the Date:
- 3 December – Ladies’ Christmas Event – Sign-up
November Open/Close: Preston Denlinger Sheet in the Narthex
November Coffee Set Up: Katherine Denlinger - 6 December – Men’s Night Out at Funck’s in
Leola– Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex
Church Council
Minister of the Word
Rev. Robert Godfrey, Chairman
Elders ZELTENREICH REFORMED CHURCH
Mr. Clark Bearinger, Vice Chairman
752 Hollander Road
Mr. Gordon Denlinger
Mr. Andy Fiol, Clerk New Holland, PA 17557
Mr. James Gibson, Assistant Clerk Web site: www.zeltenreich.org
Deacons Email: office@zeltenreich.org
Mr. Evan Denlinger, Clerk Phone: 717-354-9642
Mr. Preston Denlinger Office Hours: Wednesday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm,
Mr. Jeffrey Kauffman, Chairman Friday 1-4 pm
Mr. Andy Mancuso For diaconal assistance, please email:
Mr. Collin Whipple deacons@zeltenreich.orgYou can also read
