THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD FEBRUARY 22, 2020 – 5:00 PM

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 – 8:00 & 10:30 AM

On a high mountain Jesus is revealed as God’s beloved Son, echoing the words at his baptism. At this event, Jesus faces his impending death in Jerusalem. We turn

this week to Ash Wednesday and our yearly journey from Lent to Easter.

HARROLD ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 671 BALTZER MEYER PIKE

GREENSBURG, PA 724-837-7327 www.harroldzion.org

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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP!

o It is a joy to welcome our visitors! Please sign the guest book in the Welcome Center at the rear of the church and take a Welcome Packet which is filled with information about Harrold Zion. There are also Welcome Cards in the pews which you can sign and place in the offering plate as it is passed. Please introduce yourself to the pastor as you leave worship. We hope you return soon!

o Children's bulletins are distributed to the kids during the children's sermon. o Children's church is available during the Sunday 10:30 AM service. The

children are dismissed to Children's Church following the Children's Message. o Large print bulletins are available from any usher for those needing them. o Hearing devices are available from any usher for those needing them. o Recycling - If you are not taking your bulletin home, please place it in the

basket between the double set of doors as you leave worship. o Sharing of the peace – We share the Peace by shaking hands and saying

“Peace be with you”. If you prefer, you are welcome to not shake hands but simply greet one another with the words of peace. Hand sanitizer and kleenexes are available on the window sills.

o Receiving Holy Communion - We believe the body and blood of Christ to be present in the bread and wine. All who are baptized are invited to share in this meal. Please come forward at the usher's direction. Non-communing children may come forward for a blessing. If you desire communion in the pew, please inform one of the ushers so that you may receive communion there.

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Saturday, February 22, 2020 – 5:00 PMTransfiguration of Our Lord

The Sunday services begin on page 10

*Indicates standing, as able

The Announcements

The Prelude Beautiful Savior Silesian Melody/Smith

*The Confession P. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C. Amen. P. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C. Amen. P. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Please kneel, or sit Time of silence reflection

P. Holy God, C. when you call us to hope and to act with great boldness, we tremble at your presence and cover our eyes. We are afraid of what we will see for your greatness unveils our weakness, your justice unveils our brokenness, and your holiness unveils our stained past. We focus on our own hurts, anger, and disappointments, and close our hearts to your transforming grace. O Holy Light of the world, forgive us. Open our eyes to your endless possibilities, Give us courage to listen for your call to us. Take our hearts of stone, and make them new again with your holy love. Amen. P. Our hope is in Christ Jesus. For his sake our sins are forgiven. In him the veil of God’s glory is lifted, and we are transformed from one degree of glory to another. By the power of the Holy Spirit showing the mercy of God we are now engaged in the ministry that brings glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

Please rise for the Gathering Hymn

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*The Gathering Hymn #314 Arise, Your Light Has Come!

*The Apostolic Greeting, Kyrie, and Hymn of Praise P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C. And also with you. P. In peace, let us pray to the Lord. C. Lord, have mercy. A. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. C. Lord have mercy. A. For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. C. Lord, have mercy. A. For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. C. Lord, have mercy. A. Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. C. Amen. A. Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth. C. Lord God, heavenly king, Almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the Father, receive our prayer. For you alone are the holy one, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the Glory of God the Father. Amen. *The Salutation and Prayer of the Day

The First Lesson: Exodus 24:12-18 At Mount Sinai, Moses experienced the presence of God for forty days and forty nights. The “glory of the LORD” settled on the mountain, and on the seventh day God called out to Moses. On the mountain God gave Moses the stone tablets inscribed with the ten commandments. 12The LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” 13So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” 15Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. 17Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18Moses

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entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights. The word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God. The Second Lesson: 2 Peter 1:16-21 At the transfiguration, God’s voice was heard, declaring Jesus to be the beloved Son. By the activity of the Holy Spirit, God’s voice continues to be heard through the word of scripture. 16For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. 19So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. The word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God. *The Verse (Sing twice) Celtic Alleluia

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*The Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Shortly before he enters Jerusalem, where he will be crucified, Jesus is revealed to Peter, James, and John in a mountaintop experience of divine glory called the transfiguration. P. The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the seventeenth chapter. C. Glory to you, O Lord. 1Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” The Gospel of the Lord. C. Praise to you, O Christ. The Sermon *The Hymn of the Day #315 How Good, Lord, to Be Here! *The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

*The Prayers of the Faithful *The Sharing of the Peace

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The Offering Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Mansfield *The Offertory We Gather at Your Table We gather at your table, Lord; we humbly lift our hearts to you. Here all are welcomed, all restored, and all are given work to do. God, pour your Spirit on us all, and on these gifts that we receive; For in Christ's presence we recall his life and death and so believe. *The Offertory Prayer

*The Great Thanksgiving, Proper Preface, and Sanctus P. The Lord be with you. C. And also with you. P. Lift up your hearts. C. We lift them to the Lord. P. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C. It is right to give him thanks and praise. P. It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord…we worship you constantly on earth, and before your majesty without end we acclaim:

*The Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

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*The Eucharistic Prayer

*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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*The Agnus Dei P. Lamb of God, C. You take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on

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us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace.

The Distribution of the Sacrament

*The Communion Blessing and Post-Communion Prayer

*The Farewell of the Alleluia P. Brothers and sisters in Christ, when we gather for worship again, the day will be Ash Wednesday. On that day we will begin our solemn Lenten journey to the Savior's cross. While the joy of faith remains undiminished throughout the year, our rejoicing during Lent is muted. For centuries, the Christian Church has omitted the most jubilant word of praise, the Alleluia, which means “Praise the Lord.” P. We are an Easter people. C. And Alleluia is our song. P. Alleluia! Alleluia! C. Alleluia! Alleluia! P. The author of Ecclesiastes writes: For everything there is a season, and a time for ever matter under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. C. A time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted. P. A time to break down and a time to build up. C. A time to weep and a time to laugh. P. A time to mourn and a time to dance. C. A time to keep silence and a time to speak. P. Now for a time we shall say farewell to Alleluia. With this we prepare ourselves for the penitential days of Lent. Thus the Alleluia is sung for the last time and not heard again until it suddenly bursts into glory on Easter Day.

*The Benediction

*The Sending Hymn #318 Alleluia, Song of Gladness

*The Dismissal P. How good it is for us to be here. C. Amen! Alleluia! P. And we have seen the glory of the Lord. C. And we are all being transformed from one degree to another. P. It is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, so go in peace and courage to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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C. Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia! *The Postlude Alleluia (from Exsulate, Jubilate) Mozart/Davidson

Saturday Service Participants Communion Assistants: Bill & Tracey Sherbondy

Lector: Josh Chenoweth Ushers: Terry & Barb Plischke

Teller: Terry Plischke

Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 8:00 & 10:30 AMTransfiguration of Our Lord

*Indicates standing, as able The Announcements The Prelude Little Rondo Blake *The Confession P. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C. Amen. P. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and

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grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C. Amen. P. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Please kneel, or sit Time of silence reflection

P. Holy God, C. when you call us to hope and to act with great boldness, we tremble at your presence and cover our eyes. We are afraid of what we will see for your greatness unveils our weakness, your justice unveils our brokenness, and your holiness unveils our stained past. We focus on our own hurts, anger, and disappointments, and close our hearts to your transforming grace. O Holy Light of the world, forgive us. Open our eyes to your endless possibilities, Give us courage to listen for your call to us. Take our hearts of stone, and make them new again with your holy love. Amen. P. Our hope is in Christ Jesus. For his sake our sins are forgiven. In him the veil of God’s glory is lifted and we are transformed from one degree of glory to another. By the power of the Holy Spirit showing the mercy of God we are now engaged in the ministry that brings glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

Please rise for the Entrance Hymn

*The Gathering Hymn #314 Arise, Your Light Has Come *The Apostolic Greeting P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C. And also with you. *The Kyrie *The Hymn of Praise

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*The Salutation and Prayer of the Day

The Children’s Message

The First Lesson: Exodus 24:12-18 At Mount Sinai, Moses experienced the presence of God for forty days and forty nights. The “glory of the LORD” settled on the mountain, and on the seventh day God called out to Moses. On the mountain God gave Moses the stone tablets inscribed with the ten commandments. 12The LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” 13So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. 14To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again;

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for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” 15Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16The glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the cloud. 17Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights. The word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God. (10:30 AM) The Choral Anthem My Tribute Crouch

The Second Lesson: 2 Peter 1:16-21 At the transfiguration, God’s voice was heard, declaring Jesus to be the beloved Son. By the activity of the Holy Spirit, God’s voice continues to be heard through the word of scripture. 16For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. 19So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. The word of the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.

*The Verse

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*The Holy Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Shortly before he enters Jerusalem, where he will be crucified, Jesus is revealed to Peter, James, and John in a mountaintop experience of divine glory called the transfiguration. P. The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the seventeenth chapter. C. Glory to you, O Lord. 1Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” The Gospel of the Lord. C. Praise to you, O Christ. The Sermon

*The Hymn of the Day #315 How Good, Lord, to Be Here!

*The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

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*The Prayers of the Faithful

*The Sharing of the Peace

The Offering Fairest Lord Jesus Hegarty

*The Offertory

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*The Offertory Prayer

*The Great Thanksgiving, Proper Preface, and Sanctus

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indeed right and salutary…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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*The Eucharistic Prayer

*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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. *The Agnus Dei

The Distribution of the Sacrament

The Communion Hymns: #838, 620, 480

*The Communion Blessing and Post-Communion Prayer

*The Farewell of the Alleluia P. “Brothers and sisters in Christ, when we gather for worship again, the day will be Ash Wednesday. On that day we will begin our solemn Lenten

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journey to the Savior's cross. While the joy of faith remains undiminished throughout the year, our rejoicing during Lent is muted. For centuries, the Christian Church has omitted the most jubilant word of praise, the Alleluia, which means “Praise the Lord.” P. We are an Easter people. C. And Alleluia is our song. P. Alleluia! Alleluia! C. Alleluia! Alleluia! P. The author of Ecclesiastes writes: For everything there is a season, and a time for ever matter under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. C. A time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted. P. A time to break down and a time to build up. C. A time to weep and a time to laugh. P. A time to mourn and a time to dance. C. A time to keep silence and a time to speak. P. Now for a time we shall say farewell to Alleluia. With this we prepare ourselves for the penitential days of Lent. Thus the Alleluia is sung for the last time and not heard again until it suddenly bursts into glory on Easter Day.

*The Benediction

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*The Sending Hymn #318 Alleluia, Song of Gladness

*The Dismissal P. How good it is for us to be here. C. Amen! Alleluia! P. And we have seen the glory of the Lord. C. And we are all being transformed from one degree to another. P. It is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, so go in peace and courage to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! C. Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia! *The Postlude Praising the Almighty Broughton Copyright © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS006821. New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Revised Common Lectionary, Copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common Texts, admin Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission.

Sunday Service Participants Acolytes: 8:00 AM Carly Aston; 10:30 AM Andrew Robosky, Katelyn Ross Crucifers: 8:00 AM Bella Dunford; 10:30 AM Abigail Bowin Greeters: 8:00 AM Marian Hostetler; 10:30 AM Ralph & Dee Donaldson Lectors: 8:00 AM Bernie Zundel; 10:30 AM Fred Wineman Communion Assts: 8:00 AM Denny Henry, Tom Kubenic

10:30 AM Mandy Kanouff, John Millward Ushers: 8:00 AM Jeff Lydic, Barb Appleby

10:30 AM Brad Hayes, Jodie Hayes, Cheryl Eckles, Shawn Carolan Altar Guild: Christy O’Neill, Melissa Houston

A PRAYER REQUEST BOOK is located in the Welcome Center. Print the name(s) of those you wish to be remembered in the prayers.

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Joshua Joseph Rigoni by Barbara Rigoni and family; in loving memory of John Matthew Schein for the remembrance of him on his birthday from Jacki Hohman.

THE ROSES ON THE ALTAR are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of our great-grandfather, John Schein, on his birthday by Mason, Ashton and Camden; and in loving memory of my grandfather, John Schein, on his birthday by Derek & Kristen.

THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS meets this 23

weekend at the Greengate Panera on Sunday. You can start arriving at Panera at 9:00 AM. We can bring the youth back to the church or you may

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pick them up at Panera by 10:15 AM.

THE FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE WILL MEET this Sunday at 9:30 AM on in the choir loft. Anyone interested in serving on the fellowship committee is welcome to attend.

DINNER WORSHIP WILL BE HELD THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 at 6:00 PM. Included in this time of worship are prayers, scripture, conversation, dinner and Holy Communion. Confirmation students and their families also use this time to help make up their requirements. Those who attend have come to appreciate the blessings of this service and find it to be a very intimate time. If you have not yet attended, come and experience the calm and peace of this service and be blessed.

THIS WEEK…. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

SUNDAY 9:30 AM Fellowship Committee 11:45 AM Bike Day Meeting 6:00 PM Dinner Church MONDAY 10:30 AM Quilting Ministry 1:00 PM Quilting Ministry TUESDAY 10:00 AM Knitting Ministry WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM Ash Wednesday

Worship

12:00 PM Ash Wednesday Worship

7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Worship

THURSDAY 10:00 AM Dean Ornish 7:00 PM Boy Scouts FRIDAY 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study SATURDAY 8:00 AM Sanctuary Reserved

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Are you interested in adult education programs? We have several opportunities currently, as follows: Sunday morning at 9:15 AM: 1. Pastor Caroline leads a class on Bible studies; we are currently studying the Gospel of Matthew, 2. Kevin Torrance leads a book study, on The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Parents with kids in Sunday school are welcome to attend. Evening: Ross and Linda Thompson are facilitating a book study on The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel – The meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings at 7:00 PM through mid-May. Future potential evening studies: 1. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference

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by Philip Yancey including an additional book on meditative prayer. 2. An evening event on a book on grief by a local author – still waiting for details. If you are interested in discussing other topics or times, please contact Pastor Caroline at pastorcarolinehzlc@gmail.com or call the church office.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES - FEBRUARY 26 We encourage all members to worship us as we begin the holy season of Lent. Please note the following worship schedule for that day: 7:00 AM - One half-hour spoken service with Imposition of Ashes, Scripture, Prayers, and Holy Communion 12:00 Noon - Abbreviated 40 minute service with scripture, Imposition of Ashes, music, prayers, and Holy Communion 7:00 PM - Full Ash Wednesday liturgy with Imposition of Ashes, Sermon, music by our choir, Sacrament of Holy Communion

THE NEXT REHEARSAL FOR THE YOUTH INVOLVED IN THE LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be Sunday, March 1. Please be at the church at 5:30 PM.

OUR LENTEN SPONSORSHIP FOR LUTHERAN WORLD HUNGER: Vaccinations for children. Did you know that more than 4,000 children die each day from diseases such as measles, polio, tetanus and tuberculosis – all of which can be prevented with vaccines? Immunizing a child is one of the best ways to make sure that he or she stays healthy - and the family avoids medical costs associated with treating these illnesses - for years to come. Vaccinations for a child - $30. If giving in 2020 is equal with prior Lents, we will be able to sponsor 150 or more.

OUR MIDWEEK LENTEN SERIES will be held every Wednesday evening beginning March 4 through April 1. The service will be 6:45 to 7:30 PM. Please note: Our annual Living Stations of the Cross, which is presented by our youth, will be held at 6:45 PM on Wednesday, March 4.

MIDWEEK LENTEN KIDS GATHERING for elementary age children, will be led by Sheri Anderson. Children will come to the large Sunday school room at 6:45 PM for fun, a lesson and more each Wednesday during Lent (March 4 through April 1). Children can be picked up following the Lenten service in the Sanctuary. Please contact Sher i at 724-837-7327 or hzlcyouth@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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order a potted lily, mum, or tulip. Each pot costs $9.25. Please complete an order envelope, which can be found in the Communication Center. All orders are due no later than Sunday, March 16.

HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR 2020 OFFERING ENVELOPES? Several boxes still remain in the Christian Education hallway, please stop to pick up your envelopes if you haven’t already done so.

UPCOMING EVENTS: • Harrold Zion Talent Show – March 20 • First Communion Class – March 28 • Dinner Church – March 29 • Palm Sunday Breakfast – April 5 • Easter Egg Hunt – April 5 – 12:00 Noon

ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP: Altar Flowers – March 1 (1 vase), March 8, 15, 29 (2 vases) Bulletin – March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Eternal candle – March 8, 15, 29 Reminder: Rose = $4, Bulletin = $10, Candle = $5, Altar Flowers = $20/vase

Church Staff and Office – 724-837-7327 Rev. John M. Smaligo, Senior Pastor jmsmaligo@gmail.com

Rev. Caroline Clifford, PhD, Asst. Pastor pastorcarolinehzlc@gmail.com Tammy Hilland, Secretary tammyhzlc@gmail.com

Sheri Anderson, Coordinator of Family Ministries hzlcyouth@gmailcom Laurie Racculia, Director of Music Ministries lracculia@yahoo.com

Debby Schlegel, Custodian Joanne Gebhardt, Sunday Organist Mary Smaligo, Saturday Organist Website – www.harroldzion.org Phone number – 724-837-7327

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Lessons for next weekend – February 29 & March 1 First Lesson: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Psalmody: Psalm 32 Second Lesson: Romans 5:12-19 Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11