4842 Nicollet Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Building and nurturing a faith community through Worshiping, Welcoming, Growing, and Serving.

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1 Relationships 4842 Nicollet Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Building and nurturing a faith community through Worshiping, Welcoming, Growing, and Serving. Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 27, 2017 In Isaiah the people are bid to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter s bold confession of faith. God s word of reconciliation and mercy are keys to the church s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world, but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ. From the table we go forth to offer our spiritual worship through word and deed. Prelude Praeambulum J. Heinrich Scheidemann Welcome Opening Hymn My Life Flows On in Endless Song ELW 763 Verses 1 & 4 Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. (please be seated)...with the world around us...with each other GROWING...with Christ

2 ...in faith WELCOME! God is here for you. If you have a prayer of celebration or concern that you would like included in the prayers, please complete the white card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate during the offering. FRIENDS Welcome! Thank you for worshiping at St. John s today. You are welcome to participate in every part of the worship service, including Holy Communion. Today s Worship Mass for Three Voices William Byrd Today s worship service will replace parts of our regular liturgy with William Byrd s Mass for Three Voices, a sacred choral work from the Renaissance originally intended for the catholic mass. Our traditional Lutheran liturgy still utilizes the five main parts of the mass ordinary: Kyrie (Lord/Christ Have Mercy), Gloria (Hymn of Praise), Credo (Apostle s Creed), Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy), Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). Kyrie Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. P: By Grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Gloria (Glory to God) Gloria in excelsis Deo. Et in terra pax hominibus bonæ voluntatis. Laudamus te; benedicimus te; adoramus te; glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Glory be to God in the highest. And in earth peace to men of good will. We praise you; we bless you; we worship you; we glorify you. We give thanks to you for your great glory. If you would like more information about this congregation and its ministry in the world, please ask! You re also welcome to fill out a white Fellowship Card in your pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dextram Patris, O miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe. Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. O Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Who takes away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Who sits at the right hand of the Father, have mercy upon us. For you alone are holy, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the most high, Jesus Christ. Together with the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

3 ...in faith Children are welcome to come forward for a word from the pastor. Afterwards they are welcome to return to their seats with you or go to the nursery with a Nursery Attendant. Nursery care is offered for children up to age 6. Also, activity bags are available in the narthex (entry). Today s Nursery Attendant is: Lia Gambucci The Nursery is located at the end of the hall to the right of the front of the sanctuary. Prayer of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. A Word for Children First Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6 Pew Bible p. 594 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 138 (read responsively) I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything. On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD, for they have heard the words of your mouth. They shall sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD. For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me. The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Second Reading: Romans 12:1-8 Pew Bible p. 922 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation (please stand as able)

4 ...in our relationships Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:13-20 Pew Bible p. 798 The Holy Gospel according to Matthew Glory to you, O Lord. Readings next week: Genesis 25:8-10 Psalm 26:1-8 Romans 12:9-18 Matthew 16:21-28 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Pastor Mark Hymn of the Day Built on a Rock ELW 652 Verses 1 & 3 Credo (Creed) (please be seated) Credo in unum Deum; Patrem omnipotentem, factorem coeli et terrae, visibilium omnium et invisibilium. Credo in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum, Et ex Patre natum ante omnia sæcula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero, Genitum non factum, consubstantialem Patri: per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines, et propter nostram salutem descendit de coelis. Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine: et homo factus est. (Continued next page) I believe in one God; the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, light of light, true God of true God, begotten not made; being of one substance with the Father, by Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation descended from heaven; and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost, of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

5 ...in our relationships The Offering is an important part of Christian worship; a moment when we share God s abundance by giving back to God what God has first given to us: our selves, time, talents, and finances. Thank you for all the ways you live by God s grace, sharing from what you have to empower the mission and ministry to which God has called us as St. John s Lutheran Church. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est. Et resurrexit tertia die secundum Scripturas. Et ascendit in coelum: sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, judicare vivos et mortuos: cujus regni non erit finis. Credo in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum, et vivificantem: qui ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per Prophetas. Credo in unam sanctam catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma, in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum et vitam venturi sæculi. Amen. He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. And on the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures: and ascended into heaven. He is seated at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; and His kingdom shall have no end. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; as it was told by the Prophets. And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I await the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of the Church Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Sharing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Offering Special Music

6 ...our reach The Great Thanksgiving is when we lift our hearts in thanksgiving to a good and generous God. All are welcome to commune at St. John s. If your child does not yet commune, you are welcome to bring them forward to receive a blessing from Pastor Mark. Communion will be served from the kneelers at the front of the sanctuary. Ushers will direct you forward for distribution. You will receive the host to eat and then wine (red) or juice (white) from an individual communion cup. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please indicate your need to the server. Please inform the ushers if you need special assistance, and communion will be brought to you. Offering Hymn Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful ELW 184 Offering Prayer Blessed are you, O Lord our God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts. With them we offer ourselves to your service and dedicate our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made, for the sake of him who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving The Proper Preface It is indeed right, our duty and our joy and join their unending hymn: Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Osanna in excelsis. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. The Words of Institution The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

7 ...our reach WORSHIP LEADERS Presiding Minister: Mark Tiede Assisting Minister: Deborah Dunham Special Music: Jack Vishneski, alto Ian Cook, tenor Samuel Grace, baritone Invitation to Communion Come to the banquet, for all is ready for you. Lamb of God Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei. Dona nobis pacem Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Lamb of God. Grant us peace. Organist: Peder Flaten Communion Preparer: Betty Shannon Betty Johnson Ushers: Larry Fraser Scott Belz Nursery: Lia Gambucci Coffee Servers: Oly & Julie Stromberg Counters: Bob Holden JoAnn Christoferson CHURCH COUNCIL President: Steve Dosdall Vice President: Jennifer Belz, Secretary: Jennifer Burdick Interim Treasurer: Allan Ferguson Members-at-Large: Jim Gambucci Bea Hasselmann Ann Paulson Sean Stagg Oly Stromberg Sarah Tellijohn Eric Willette Post Communion Blessing Prayer after Communion The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Announcements The Benediction The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. Amen. The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The God of all grace bless you now and forever. Amen. Sending Hymn My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less ELW 596 Dismissal Go in peace. Christ is with you. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude Fugue in Bb Major J. S. Bach From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 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.

8 Our Growing Life Together CALENDAR: Today: Event: Location: 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hour; Everyone Welcome! Fellowship Hall Tuesday, August 29 Messenger Information Due 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting Lounge Wednesday, August 30 3:00 p.m. Worship Staff Lounge 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal for Lake Harriet Worship St. Thomas Church Thursday, August 31 8:30 a.m. Toolbox Brigade Custodial Office 6:00 p.m. Mission Statement Task Force Lounge Next Sunday, September 3 - Pentecost 13 [Matthew 16:21-28] 10:00 a.m. Lake Harriet Bandshell Lake Harriet 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time Monday, September 4 Labor Day church office closed FLOWERS this morning are given by Mark and Tamara Gebhardt, celebrating the 99th birthday of Tamara s Grandma, Ella Metzger. WORSHIP NEXT SUNDAY AT LAKE HARRIET BANDSHELL: St. John s will partner with St. Thomas the Apostle, a Catholic parish in Linden Hills, for 10:00 a.m. worship at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on September 3. Worship will be led by leaders and volunteers from both churches. There will be an ad hoc combined choir with rehearsal at St. Thomas (2914 W. 44th St.) on Wednesday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. Ask Samuel Grace for more information! MISSIONARY CIRCLE will meet on Wednesday, September 6 at noon at the home of Vicky Ercolani for a potluck lunch and fundraising discussion. Bring a friend! REHEARSALS RESUME FOR ST. JOHN S BELLS, BRASS & CHOIR on Wednesday evening, September 6 (bells at 6:00, brass at 6:45, choir at 7:30). Come and make music! RALLY SUNDAY S COMING...September 10! St. John s will welcome children back to Sunday school and welcome all to gather, celebrate, worship, learn, serve and fellowship together. ST JOHN S BOOK CLUB will discuss Adam Hamilton's book Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say on Sunday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the library/lounge. Jennifer Belz has ordered a few copies for those who have been unable to find copies at your local library/bookstore. Please let Jennifer Belz or Jennifer Burdick know if you need a copy or have questions/concerns. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation! BIBLE STUDIES with Pastor Mark based on the Sunday readings will resume Wednesday evening, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday morning, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. BACKPACKS-SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Thanks to this congregation for all of the support for the backpack program last year! During August we are collecting school supplies for students in need at Washburn High School and Justice Page Middle School. Ideas include backpacks, mechanical pencils, college-ruled notebooks, folders, binders/dividers, composition notebooks, highlighters, pencil cases, graph paper and loose leaf paper. Please place school supplies in the food collection baskets in the narthex and downstairs lobby. If you prefer to donate a gift card/ cash for use in purchasing needed supplies, please give those to Tamara Gebhardt, Elizabeth Roe or Pastor Mark. Please note: Alexander Ramsey Middle School has been renamed Justice Page Middle School, a student-led effort to have a name that reflects the values of the school. Going forward, we will refer to the backpack program as the Page Backpack Program. ST JOHN S STAFF Pastor: Mark A. Tiede Dir. of Worship & Music: Samuel Grace Office Assistant: Ann Paulson Bookkeeper: Jackie Goossen Custodians: Joseph Sahai Matthew Bell Organist: Peder Flaten Accompanist: Ann Paulson Day Night Dir. of Child Care Center Tina Shear Chi Rho Camp Manager Dave Helm MINISTRY TEAMS Administration Child Care Center Children, Youth & Family Community & Neighborhood Facilities Foundation Chi Rho Membership Music Series Stewardship Worship Website: Facebook: StJohnsMpls Contact: communications@stjohns mpls.org;