First Moravian Church 319 N. Walnut Street, Dover, Ohio 44622

October 17, 2021 10:00 A.M. Watchword for the Week: The Moravian Daily Texts

For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

Pastor John B. Wallace 330-343-2719 (Res.) Cantor Joe Compton Scripture Reader Sue Henriksen Director of Music G. Randall Gibbs Custodian Sam Paden Administrative Assistant Karen Baker Office: 330-364-8831 Web Site www.doverfirstmoravianchurch.org Prelude “F.R.O.G. = Fully Relying On God” Jill Bruckart

Courtney Wallace and Joe Compton Our View from the Canoe Joshua 1:9 NRSV – (In Unison)

“I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

* Liturgy of Creation Hymn “Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service”

(Standing)

Leader: Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. Cong: Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. L: Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding. C: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. L: Princes and rulers, men and women, old and young together, C: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. L: Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget none of his benefits. C: He forgives our sins and heals our diseases; he redeems our lives and crowns us with love and compassion.

L: We have one who speaks to the Father in our defense – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for the sins of the whole world. C: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. L: Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart, in full assurance of faith, and confess our sins.

(Sitting)

Gracious God, we confess to you our sins: sins of oppression, when prejudice, fear, and hate rule our hearts; sins of neglect, when we poison the earth for profit or we ignore pleas for mercy and justice; sins of pride; and sins of greed. Lord, forgive us when we feed our anger and bathe in our despair. Hear now our confessions and know our hearts.

SILENT CONFESSION

L: Have mercy, O God, according to your unfailing love; C: Wash away all our iniquity and cleanse us from our sin. Amen. L: As high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is God’s love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Anthem “I Love You Lord” arr. Wagner

Bell Duet Donna Keller and Elaine Scatizzi

L: In praise of our Creator, let us affirm our faith.

(Standing) C: I believe in the one true God, the Father of humanity, who creates and sustains the universe in wisdom and power, who calls us into being and into relationship with God by grace, whose nature is love. I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who lived that we might see God, who dies that we might be reconciled to God, who rose again that we might experience the life of God, who freely accepts and welcomes all who come to him, not on the basis of their merit, but on the basis of his unconditional love.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, who is God present with us now, who shows us our need for God, who assures us of

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God’s love in all circumstances, who lives the life and the love of Jesus Christ through us. In this faith I will seek to live in harmony with God, with people everywhere, and with all of creation. Amen.

(Sitting) L: We offer thanks to you, Creator God, for your artistry in frost and snow in the icy stillness of winter, for new life bursting forth and blooming in spring. C: We thank you for sunshine and rain and for growth in summer, which you nurture into the fruitful abundance of autumn. L: We thank you for the seasons of the spirit, for joy and sorrow, for pleasure and pain, for gladness and grief, for friendship and solitude. C: We are grateful to you for your sustaining presence in all circumstances, and for giving us the strength through which we can do all things. L: We pray for those who because of greed or selfishness exploit the gifts of the earth, that they may learn to be careful stewards of your creation. C: We pray for all who by their commitment and involvement are working to preserve our planet, that you would multiply their efforts. L: We pray for those who suffer from prejudice, poverty, or pain, that you would draw near to them and provide for them true justice and mercy. C: We pray for those whose lives are being wasted in careless living or despair, that they may find the joy of self-discipline and hope that comes through Christ. L: We pray for your whole church, that it may become a powerful agent of reconciliation and renewal in the name of Jesus Christ. C: We pray for all people, that everyone will recognize your awesome majesty and bow in obedient and joyful service. * Meet and Greet Your Neighbors in Christ

Prayers for the People Hymn “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb” Children’s Moment

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Scripture Lessons: Deuteronomy 2:1-7 – page 175 Mark 10:35-45 – page 47 Special Music “Devotion” Courtney-Beck The Message: “Off the Map Completely” Prayer Hymn “How Great Thou Art” Closing Blessing Postlude “F.R.O.G. = Fully Relying On God” * Please stand if you are able. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #736036-A. All rights reserved. The children’s anthem, “F.R.O.G.”, was written in memory of the Rev. Kay Rohn, wife of the Rev. Dennis G. Rohn. Greeters: Steve and Becky Mastin Please note: If you have a cell phone, please turn it off during the worship service. If you would like to recycle your bulletin, place it in the box near the ushers’ table at the back of the sanctuary.

Our thanks to all who helped with the service by sharing their talent for the Lord and God’s people today.

Change Can Make a Difference

Oct. 17 – Nov. 14, 2021 Starting today, we will begin to save our coins and dollar bills for the new outreach program for women with addictions, “Beneath the Shade”. This local organization, under the direction of Kathy Neal, provides a safe place of refuge for women to work on their struggles and addictions in their lives. We know that change does make a difference!

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Flowers The flowers are in memory of Stephen Rinderknecht,

Alan Rinderknecht, Deborah Rinderknecht, and Margaret and Herbert Zollar,

given by Suzanne Rinderknecht and family.

One Call Now ~ 330-364-8831 Marilyn Robinson is sponsoring our One Call Now this week.

Stewardship Moment

It’s better to tell your money where to go than to ask where it went. Farmer’s Gazette

Attendance from Last Sunday Dover First Worship ~ 8 AM 17

Moravian Day of Service @ Schoenbrunn Village – Combined Tusc. County Moravian Churches ~ 10 AM 85

Prayers for the People Amberwood Manor: Laura Colvin; Country Club Retmt. Center: Larry Colvin; Hennis Care (Bolivar): Glo Jones; Hennis Care (Dover): Dawn Miller; New Dawn: Mary Lou Lahmers; Oak Pointe (Baltic): Pete Littleton.

Birthday and Anniversary Daily Prayer Support Oct. 17 Brooke McGlumphy Oct. 18 Lin Sidel, Melanie Espenschied, John Walter Anniv: Seth & Jennifer Corder Oct. 19 Becky Kutcher, Alex Swartzentruber, Paula Hale Anniv: Bob & Mary Lou Keener Oct. 20 Lee Elliott, Emma Stanley Anniv: Justin & Erin Perkowski Oct. 21 Jennifier Wassem Oct. 22 Sue Henriksen; Anniv: Matt & Sue Stephens Oct. 23 Milly Sudduth, Stephanie Levengood

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The Dover Moravian Messenger Sunday 8:00 AM Worship – Sanctuary 9:00 AM Sunday School – C.S. Rooms 10:00 AM Worship – Sanctuary

Pastor John will be taking a Staycation on Oct. 18-20. Please contact the church office if a pastoral need should arise.

Monday 8:30 AM Counting – Living Room 9-Noon M & W Buckeye ASPIRE Classes – Basement 7-8:00 PM Confirmation Class – Room 213 Tuesday 9-Noon T & Th Buckeye ESOL Classes – Basement 10:00 AM Bible Study via Zoom 6-8:30 PM T & Th Buckeye ESOL Classes – Basement Wednesday 10:30 AM Hill Toppers Prayer Group @ Deis Hill (Future Meetings – To Be Determined) 6:30 PM Men’s Small Group – D. Pool Picnic Shelter Friday Noon Adult Bible Study – D. Pool Picnic Shelter 1-4:00 PM Porch Visits with Pastor John Saturday 9-6:00 PM Baby Shower – Kitchen & Social Hall Sunday 8:00 AM Worship – Sanctuary 9:00 AM Sunday School – C.S. Rooms 10:00 AM Worship – Sanctuary

Thank you to everyone who joined in our Moravian Day of service!

We cleaned gravestones and gates and gutters. We swept, washed, raked, and stacked firewood.

We played in the leaves, breathed in the autumn air and soaked up the morning sunshine.

퓣퓱퓮퓻퓮 퓪퓻퓮 퓭퓲퓯퓯퓮퓻퓮퓷퓽 퓴퓲퓷퓭퓼 퓸퓯 픀 퓸퓻퓴퓲퓷퓰, 퓫퓾퓽 퓲퓷 퓪퓵퓵 퓸퓯 퓽퓱퓮퓶 퓪퓷퓭 퓲퓷 퓮퓿퓮퓻픂퓸퓷퓮 퓲퓽 퓲퓼 퓽퓱퓮 퓼퓪퓶 퓮 퓖퓸퓭 퓪퓽 픀 퓸퓻퓴. (1 Corinthians 12:6)

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Our Worship Opportunities

Oct. 24 ~ Worship at 8 & 10 a.m. Messiah in the Fall Festivals

Discover for yourself the gospel story in the Jewish holidays that Jesus celebrated

while He walked this earth! Speaker: Jon Davidsen

Oct. 31 ~ Worship at 8 & 10 a.m. Confirmands in the 9th grade will confirm their faith: Jacob Kosmala, Rachel Pfeiffer, Caden Yackey, Olivia Yackey, and Ryan Yoder.

Nov. 7 ~ Worship at 8 & 10 a.m.

Bring your family and friends each week!

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Discover for yourself the gospel story in the Jewish holidays

that Jesus celebrated while He walked this earth!

Sunday, October 24 ~ 8:00 & 10:00 AM

Speaker: Jon Davidsen

First Moravian Church of Dover, Ohio 319 N. Walnut Street

Come and bring a friend!

Chosen People Ministries is a 127-year-old mission, founded in 1894 by Leopold Cohn, a Hungarian rabbi who came to believe that Jesus is the Messiah of Israel. From humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, Chosen People Ministries has grown into a worldwide ministry with outreach centers in Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Ukraine, and the United States. Throughout its long history, Chosen People Ministries has been unwavering in its commitment to bring the gospel message of salvation in Jesus “to the Jew first and also to the Gentile.” In sharing the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, Chosen People Ministries hopes to make the message of the Messiah more accessible to Jewish people and also to help Christian believers achieve a greater appreciation of the Jewish basis of their own faith traditions. To learn more about Chosen People Ministries, visit chosenpeople.com

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Our Mission and Outreach Opportunities

Save a Heart, Save a Life Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were put in a situation that you had to save someone’s life – the life of a family member or close friend, or even someone sitting in church next to you? Would you know what to do? Would you know what steps to take to save that person’s life? Are you up to the challenge to save a heart and possibly save a life? Your Board of Trustees are asking for your help in getting members of the congregation certified in the use of the AED, as well as CPR and first aid application. Certification is good for two years, and must be repeated every two years.

Anyone interested in Re-training to be qualified to use an AED or CPR, please call the church office

at 330-364-8831, to register by October 30. If you have any questions, please contact

Jeannie Michel at 330-343-1132.

Re-training will be Saturday, November 13, from 9-1 p.m. at the YMCA.

There are 10 spots available, so sign up early. Dover First will pay the fee for anyone wanting to register.

The State of Ohio passed the Good Samaritan Law in November, 1998, that protects properly trained AED users against liability. Remember the heart and life you save just might be that of a loved one, friend or someone sitting next to you in church.

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A Thank You to the Congregation by Jeannie Michel

The Board of Trustees wishes to thank everyone who has contributed so generously to help our church continue to serve God and one another. Because of your generosity, we have been able to stay current with all of our financial obligations, and to undertake several major projects lately. Proposals and quotes were sought, considered and awarded for these projects: An extensive landscaping project, consisting of removing the old trees on the curb strip, installing an in-ground irrigation system, leveling the soil and planting new grass has been done. B&H Landscaping of Strasburg and Grabill Plumbing of Beach City were the contractors. The majority of the project cost was funded by a generous church member. The City of Dover removed the old trees and will plant new ones in the spring. A new digital telephone system to replace the 30-year-old system that failed awhile back is on order and will be installed upon arrival by Staley Communications of New Philadelphia. The flat roof on our rental property occupied by Z Hair Salon is failing and will be replaced in November by M.E.B. Systems of Sugarcreek. Dakota Tree Service will be removing overgrown pine trees and vegetation in the back yard of the parsonage. Proposals for a fence will be considered so it can be installed after the removal work is complete. We are touched by your generosity, and we are grateful to you. We believe the Lord is also and will reward you, according to 2 Corinthians 9:6-8: “Remember this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” Jeannie Michel, President; Julie Williams, Vice-President/Fiscal Officer; Karol Jones, Secretary; Becky Mastin, Adrian Schaar, Matt Stephens, Bill Woodward, Dan Yeager, April Yoder

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