Calvary Moravian Church Weekly

You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.

~ 1 Peter 1:23

Please pick them up by Sunday, April 19th!

If anyone would like a lilly, please email Jess in the church office!

We would love to have you join us for worship this Sunday! As always, all are welcome—just as you are!

Our 10am Sunday service will be available virtually at our Calvary Moravian Church Allentown YouTube page. You can find the link below:

A direct link to the YouTube Livestream can be found by clicking here.

Do you have a prayer request you would like shared during our prayers of the people portion of our service? If so, please contact Pastor Mikayla at revmikayla@gmail.com or fill out this form by Saturday to get your prayer request or praise included! Please make sure to get permission before submitting a request on behalf of someone else.

April 19, 2026 – at 10:00 a.m.

Third Sunday of Easter

Prelude: Invention in E Major - J.S. Bach

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship: Reading of the Daily Text

Singing and Praying Together

Liturgy: Discipleship (Pg. 37-42)

Prayers of the People

Lord’s Prayer/Pastoral 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, for ever and ever. Amen.

Giving Back Together: Joyful Noise & Sharing the Offering

Offertory: Chorale No. 201 - J.S. Bach

Doxology: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow - 817

Prayer of Dedication

Joyful Noise Communal Response:

All: Accept these gifts we bring today,

For your will to be employed.

God hear us as we sing and pray

And make a joyful noise! Amen.

Choir Anthem: O God, Unseen, Yet Ever Near - J. Carter

Engaging Scripture Together

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 & Psalm 116:1-4; 12-19 (Pg. 860 & 491) Ed Lester

Message: Rev. Mikayla Sauerbrey

Prayer

Sending Song: We Are One In The Spirit (see insert)

Benediction

Postlude

Scripture Reader: Ed Lester

Usher: Sue Dickinson

Counters: Kim Kametz & Sue Dickinson

April 16- Midweek Bible Study, 10am

April 16- Trustees, 6pm

April 23- Midweek Bible Study, 10am

April 28- Dining With Friends, 6:30pm

April 30- Midweek Bible Study, 10am

May 3- Family Worship, 11:15am

May 4- Moravian Women Zoom Meeting, 7:30pm

May 6- Moravian Women, 1pm

May 7- Midweek Bible Study, 10am

To see more information about these and additional events, please check out our Google Calendar:

Dining With Friends will be meeting at Cumin N Eat Indian restaurant on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30 pm. The restaurant is located at 3333 Hamilton Blvd. If you plan to attend please call or text Sam Spagnola at 835-241-2968 by Thursday, April 23rd. Join us for fellowship, good conversation, and great food!

The sugar cake bakers will be baking on May 8th! If you would like to order a sugar cake please fill out the order form in the back of the sanctuary. They are $8.00 each and can be picked up on Friday, May 8th from 12:30pm to 2pm, or on Sunday, May 10th.

Calvary Moravian Church is collecting items to recycle at Staples. We get a credit to help pay for ink and other supplies for the church.

If you are interested in recycling items that are not on this list, the full list of items that Staples collects is in Jess’s office.

If any of the items you are dropping off for recycling are still usable, please consider donating them to people in need!

PRINTER CARTRIDGES: Ink & Toner

BATTERIES: Rechargeable & Single-use (Please tape both ends of the batteries)

Looking for a space to dive deeper? Inspired by our Conversation Church services, we are launching a new monthly gathering for adults to explore the intersection of faith and modern life. Whether you’re a long-time member or a first-time visitor, join us for our first session on Sunday, April 19th, immediately following the worship service. We’ll provide the space and the topic; you bring your questions and yourself. All adults are welcome! More details to come.

Our Moravian Women groups offer a wonderful opportunity for fellowship each month now that we are into the fall months! We are currently exploring The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine, a thoughtful resource that invites us to wrestle honestly with Jesus’ challenging teachings. We are using both her book and some short videos from AJ herself to guide our conversations.

If you are interested in joining, we have two groups that meet in the first week of each month:

Afternoon Group: Wednesday, April 1 at 1:00 PM
Meets in person during the afternoon in the conference room!

Evening Group: Monday, April 6 at 7:30 PM – on Zoom

This group meets virtually, you are invited to use the following information to join us!

Click Here To Join Zoom Meeting

Or use the meeting ID and password to join: Meeting ID: 81535708321 | Passcode: 801763

All women are warmly invited to participate in either group or both! Whether you’re new or returning, we’d love to have you join us for fellowship and discussion.

All are invited to join us for Bible Study each Thursday at 10:00 AM! We meet in person and online, so even if you are not able to participate in person, we would love for you to join our discussion! Our Lenten study is called We All Want A Better World, and is a new Moravian resource.

ZOOM Information: Meeting ID: 87957117602 | Passcode: 667290

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87957117602?pwd=W7arHtkeV8Y1zaaoi0ba469yCYiCxr.1

If you have changed your phone number (or disconnected a landline) in the past few years, please contact Jess in the church office to update your info for the directory.

As we prepare for the new year, we’re excited to update and expand our Church Directory!

Please help us by sending your current contact information, including your phone number, email address, and physical mailing address, to the church office.

Please email your contact information, even if nothing has changed.

This year, we’re also adding a special new section highlighting the professional and personal masteries and interests of our members. Whether it’s a skill, a passion, or an area of expertise, sharing these gifts can help strengthen the connections within our congregation. Participation is completely voluntary, and we’d love to include your photo as well! You may submit a favorite recent photo you already have. Thank you for helping us create a directory that celebrates the people and gifts that make our church family so special!

Please send your updates and photos to: churchcalvarymoravian@gmail.com with the subject “Directory” and your last name(s).

For the month of April, our loose change offering will be going to our friends at Valley Youth House. Valley Youth House assists young people and families, meeting them where they are and helping them move forward on their own terms. Valley Youth House helps them by providing shelter, housing, counseling, prevention services, and life skills education

To learn more about Valley Youth House, checkout their website here

As reminder, there are several different ways to give your offerings here at Calvary.

1. Bring your offering to Sunday worship.
2. Mail your offering to the church office at 948 N. 21st Street, Allentown, PA 18104.
3. Use your bank’s “BILL PAY” service. A one-time or recurring payment can be made by a bank on your behalf. Banks that offer this service typically cut a check and mail it to the church at no cost to you. Contact your bank for details. The bank usually asks for an account number. Just call Calvary office beforehand and Jess will supply an account number to you or just use your envelope number.
4. Make an online payment through the Moravian Giving Portal – https://mmfa.info/giving-portal/. Go to this link, click on our church’s name and follow the instructions to make a one-time gift or a recurring monthly gift. Donations can be made by members and non-members via direct debit of a bank account or by credit card. All donation processing fees for portal gifts are now paid by the Moravian Ministries Foundation – your full donation will be received by your church.

Thank you to everyone who has given to Calvary over the past year! Here is an update of our income and expenses as of February 2026:

February 2026 Income: $11,885.65 | February 2026 Expenses: $13,360.72

YTD Income: $24,111.12 | YTD Expenses: $26,485.91

Hello Members of Calvary! Please don't open any texts or emails claiming to be from Calvary or Rev. Mikayla asking for information, gift cards, or money. We would never ever send anything requesting money or discreet information.

The ONLY emails we use are churchcalvarymoravian@gmail.com and revmikayla@gmail.com

If you open an email, but aren't sure if it's from Calvary or Rev. Mikayla, please check the sender's info. To do this click the little triangle ▼ (see blue arrow in the picture) below the sender's name and check the email address that it was sent from. If you receive one of these phishing messages, please let our office know.

Here at CMC, our inclusive church family grows in our faith together, centered in the Greatest Commandment; Loving God, Loving Neighbor, and Loving Ourselves. We offer worship in our sanctuary and also via live-stream to our Facebook page every Sunday at 10am.

GROW with us in book groups, Bible studies, Adult Sunday School, and women's fellowship groups.

SERVE with us as we partner in community service with a number of local Allentown groups dedicated to meeting the food insecurity and housing needs in our community. We also love being host to several AA groups and welcome community groups.

CELEBRATE with us as we host community gatherings and look for ways to open our doors and hearts to our broader community!

There are many ways to Live God's Love. Now is the time!

Ways to Contact us and Connect:

Email: churchcalvarymoravian@gmail.com

Pastor's Email: revmikayla@gmail.com

Website: calvarymoravian.net
Location: 948 North 21st Street, Allentown, PA, USA
Phone: 610-435-6881

Instagram: @calvarymoravianpa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryMoravianAllentown