Sunday, May 14 th, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Easter Holy Communion

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1 Sunday, May 14 th, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Easter Holy Communion Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Katie Slack 301 E. Conan St., Ely, MN Website: Church Phone: (218) Pastor Cell: (218)

2 +GATHERING+ WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 94 In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen. GATHERING HYMN: Blest Be the Tie That Binds #656 GREETING Page 184 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. 2

3 PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Creator God, you have made us all one in Christ. There is no distinction between gentile and Jew. There is nothing that can separate us from the love of God in Christ. Unite us, so that we may proclaim your good news, for the sake of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Amen. CHORAL ANTHEM The Prayer Grace Senior Choir BAPTISMAL HYMN Baptized in Water #456 (verse 1) HOLY BAPTISM OF ISABELLE ORORORO Page 227 BAPTISMAL HYMN Baptized in Water #456 (verses 2 & 3) +WORD+ GOSPEL READING: Acts 15: Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question with the apostles and the elders. So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they reported the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the believers. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them. But some believers who belonged to the sect of the Pharisees stood up and said, "It is necessary for them to be circumcised and ordered to keep the law of Moses." The apostles and the elders met together to consider this matter. After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "My brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that I should be the one through whom the Gentiles would hear the message of the good news and become believers. 3

4 And God, who knows the human heart, testified to them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he did to us; and in cleansing their hearts by faith he has made no distinction between them and us. Now therefore why are you putting God to the test by placing on the neck of the disciples a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear? On the contrary, we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will." The whole assembly kept silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they told of all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY In Christ Called to Baptize #575 (verses 1-4) RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Page 189 Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. At conclusion: Amen. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING +THANKSGIVING+ OFFERING HYMN He Came Down #253 (verses 1 & 3) 4

5 OFFERING PRAYER Page 189 Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. DIALOGUE Page 172 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise... The minister continues, concluding... we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 5

6 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Page 173 WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD S PRAYER Page 191 (Our Father, who art in heaven ) COMMUNION (sit) This is the Lord s Supper, and it is the Lord who invites you to the table. All are welcome. 6

7 COMMUNION HYMNS Love Divine, All Loves Excelling #631 Although I Speak with Angel s Tongue #644 In Christ There Is No East or West #650 Built on a Rock #652 I Love to Tell the Story #661 TABLE BLESSING The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION We give you thanks, O God, that you make your home with us, bringing heaven to earth in this holy meal. Fill us with your Spirit as we go from here, that we may wipe away tears, tend to those in mourning and pain, seek the healing of the nations, and bring to earth the presence of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. +SENDING+ BLESSING Go out into the world as the people of God in this place, and may the God who raised Jesus from the dead grant you grace, the Son who gave his life for you give you peace, and the Spirit who is with you day by day, inspire you to greater service both now and forever more. Amen SENDING HYMN: The Church s One Foundation #654 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Share the good news! Thanks be to God! Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS 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. 7

8 Readings for Sunday May 21 Easter 6: Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21 Optional/Expanded Readings: Galatians: 1 & 2 Participants in Today s Services Presiding Minister: Pastor Katie Slack Organist: Barb Litchfield Greeters: Bob & Mary Lou Carlson Ushers: Jay & Debbie Mackie Communion: Amy Soderberg, Dolores Delaney Altar: Mary Zupancich This Week at Grace Looking Ahead Sunday May 14 5/24 6pm Conformation Mother s Day (last class) 9:30 am Worship/Communion & 5/29 Memorial Day Baptism of Isabelle Orororo Office Closed Senior Recognition 6/5 VBS Registration deadline Council Conversations 6/19-6/23 VBS week 11:30 am Youth Group Tuesday May 16 9:30am Faith Circle 10am Staff Meeting Wednesday May 17 3 pm Bible Study 4:30pm Regular Choir/ 5:30pm Patriotic Choir 6pm Confirmation Thursday May 18 3pm Finance 4:30pm Council Friday May 19 9am Rummage Sale Set-Up Saturday May 20 8:00am- 1:00pm WELCA Rummage Sale Sunday May 11 9:30 am Worship/Communion Family Focused Sunday Noisy Offering 11:30 am Youth Group 8

9 Announcements Please remember in prayer: *Those who are ill or in recovery: Eleanor Anderson, Pat Billings, Dorothy Bottjen, Dorothy Budris, Alanda Crom, Sharon Geiger, Arrow Halbakken, Pat Halbakken, Ericka Javis, Lyle Klein, Betty Kotzian, Amy Kromer, Joan Luhta, Zac MacKenzie, Byron Moren, Meta Murphy, Doris Nelson, Robert Nelson, Gail Nichols, Miriam Pucel, Joye Soderberg, & Lois Struna. *Those in the military and their families Please let Pastor Katie or the church office know if you would like to be included or include someone on the prayer list. Join Us Downstairs after service today for cake in honor of Mother s Day. Provided by the Men s Club. All are welcome. Graduate Recognition: Cate DeRemee will graduate from Ely Memorial High School on May 27th. She will attend Gustavus Adolphus College this fall and concentrate her studies in Math and Science. She is planning for a career in the healthcare field and is leaning towards Physical Therapy. Logan Mann will graduate from Ely memorial High School on May 27 th. Logan plans to attend Minnesota State University- Moorhead this fall, majoring in Film Studies. Need Help Spring Cleaning or Doing Summer Chores? The Men s Club would love to help you! Please contact John Imsland at or Jim Haugen at Honoring Mothers of All Kinds: Our new display window will celebrate Mother's Day by honoring all those who play mothering roles. Colored paper flowers are available for you to write the names of anyone who has played a mothering role in your life - mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, teachers, mentors - anyone! Video Tapers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to record our Sunday services for the new website. It s very easy! Please sign up on the sheet outside the office or see Pastor Katie or Candy with questions. 9

10 Our Annual Rummage Sale is Saturday, May 20 th. We are asking for donations and volunteers to help. Please no electronics or furniture. Bring items in AFTER Sunday School on May 14 th. See a WELCA member if you have any questions. Thank you. Vacation Bible School will be June 19 th - 23 rd. This is a fun and educational experience for children ages K-5 th grade. Registration forms can be found on our website, as well as on the outer office window. Questions? Please contact Alison LaTourell, Virginia Pointer or Kristi Marshall from Christian Education. VBS Help Needed: We are looking for people willing to make a meal for the counselors on one of the nights they are in Ely. You could do this any way you like: invite them to your home, drop it off at the host family s home, or at church. ALSO: We are looking for volunteers to help during Bible Camp. Jobs include preparing snacks, lunch clean up and escorting kids to the playground. Sign-up sheets are on the outer office window. Giving Statements: Our financial secretary, Jackie, noticed an error in our system from March 1 st - 5 th. If anyone made a cash donation during this time, OR you notice something missing on your March 2017 Giving Statement, please let Jackie know. You can her at burntside1099@gmail.com Lost & Found: Please check the lost and found box outside the church office for items that may belong to you. Any items not claimed will be donated to our annual rummage sale on May 20 th. Donations Now Available on our Website! We are now able to accept donations online through PayPal. Please go to and click on the Donations tab for more info. Feel free to submit any feedback using the Contact Us page, or attend my Website Q&A Session on Sunday, May 28 th after worship. Website updates will occur on Mondays. Please contact Candy in the office with questions. 10

11 Grace Lutheran Staff: Senior Pastor: Rev. Katie Slack Office Manager: Candy Geiger Choir Director: Lyle Klein Organists: Barb Litchfield & Karin Schmidt Building Maintenance: Jason Weyrauch 11