Sunday, August 13 th, 2017 Tenth Sunday in Pentecost Holy Communion

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1 Sunday, August 13 th, 2017 Tenth Sunday in Pentecost 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: Abide with Me #629 (verses 1, 3-5) 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. Gracious God, your steadfast love finds its truest expression in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. In the midst of sorrow and pain, confusion and fear, turn our hearts to you, that we may trust in your eternal and enduring love. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord and Savior. Amen. +WORD+ SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 13 1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and answer me, O LORD my God! Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death, 4 and my enemy will say, "I have prevailed"; my foes will rejoice because I am shaken. 5 But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY When Peace Like a River #785 3

4 CREED Page 105 I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (sit) Page 277 Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer. At conclusion: Amen. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING +MEAL+ OFFERING HYMN Light Dawns in a Weary World #726 (verse 3 only) 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 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less #597 Rock of Ages #623 Built on a Rock #652 The Church s One Foundation #654 What Wondrous Love Is This #666 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 The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen SENDING HYMN: When We Are Living #639 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord! 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. Cover photo courtesy of Christine Miller at alittleperspective.com Readings for Sunday August 20 th Pentecost 11: Psalm 23 Optional/Expanded Readings: Psalm 23, Psalm 27, Psalm 46 and Psalm 121 7

8 Participants in Today s Services Presiding Minister: Pastor Katie Slack Organist: Barb Litchfield Ushers: George Nieman, Jim Dayton Greeters: Bonnie Christensen, Carol Dayton Altar: Larry & Sue Mischke Altar Flowers: Joye Soderberg Family 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 This Week at Grace Looking Ahead Sunday Aug 13 8/22 1pm Prayer Pal Tea 9:30 am Worship/Communion 8/25 1pm Finnish Choir Practice Council Conversations 8/26 Lifeline Health Screening 12-2pm Multi- Church Semer s Park Thursday Aug 17 3:00pm Finance 4:30pm Council Friday Aug 18 OFFICE CLOSED Saturday Aug 19 2:30pm Geiger/Weyrauch Wedding 5:00pm Social Hour 6:00pm Dinner Sunday Aug 20 Pastor Katie s Last Sunday 9:30 am Worship/Communion Noisy Offering 2-4pm- Farewell Ice Cream Social for Pastor Katie & the Slack Family 8

9 DON T FORGET IS TODAY FROM SEMER S PARK Announcements Please remember in prayer: *Those who are ill or in recovery: Eleanor Anderson, Pat Billings, Bertha Bottjen, Duane Bottjen, Dorothy Budris, Carol Dayton, Arrow Halbakken, Pat Halbakken, Ericka Javis, June Johnson, Lyle Klein, Betty Kotzian, Amy Kromer, Caitlin Larson, Joan Luhta, Zac MacKenzie, Glenn Manni, Byron Moren, Robert Nelson, Miriam Pucel, & Lois Struna. *Those in the military and their families * The family of Joye Soderberg in the passing of their loved one. * The family of Jack Willis in the passing of their loved one. Please let Pastor Katie or the church office know if you would like to be included or include someone on the prayer list. Now Hiring: NURSERY PROFESSIONAL FOR SUNDAY MORNINGS: Must be current certified CPR and 1 st Aid training for infant and child and be at least 18 years of age. A background check will be completed for all applicants. Salary is based on experience. $13 to $15 per hour. Submit resume to: gracelutheranely@hotmail.com Mail: Grace Lutheran Church 301 E. Conan St. Ely, MN

10 Mission Planning Season of Listening Drawing to a Close: Have you used your opportunity to be heard? Do you have more to say? If so, please consider attending the August 27 th Listening Session, directly after worship. There are 4 main questions we want your opinions on. If you are unable to attend, please fill out the 4 Questions in writing. These can be found in paper form in the outer office, on the church website, or in the August Newsletter. Once completed, please return them to the clear bin in the outer office. Please feel free to contact a member of the Mission Planning Team with any questions. They look forward to hearing what YOU have to say! Global Barnyard Project: We are aiming to purchase a whole family farm, including: 1-Cow, 2-Goats, 10-Chickens, 2-Pigs, 1-Duck, Farming tools, and training. This helps a family escape the cycle of hunger and poverty. The project lasts until Labor Day. A progress chart is posted in the entry. Please contact anyone on Social Outreach with questions. 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. Prayer Pal Tea: August 22nd at 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We have had a wonderful year of special prayers, cards and surprise gifts. We will again be revealing ourselves to our Prayer Pal and drawing for a new one. Add your information to the bag by the office or sign up at the tea. If you are unable to attend the tea; leave a gift to reveal yourself and you will be assigned a new Prayer Pal if you sign up for one. No one will be left out. If you have any questions please contact Candace Bischoff at [cell]. Come join the fun! Volunteers Needed: The office is looking for volunteers to help stuff and fold the weekly bulletins on Fridays. Process takes about an hour and is very easy. Times are very flexible. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the office window. Please contact Candy in the office if you are interested, or have any questions. Edwards Oil special propane price for Grace Members. Our price for the season will be $1.169 per gallon with a prepay plan or a billing plan. Members must contact the Edwards business office in Ely and identify themselves as Grace members. 10

11 Have You Taken Control of Your Health Today? Life Line Screening will be here on Saturday, August 26 th, offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To learn more about your risk of having a stroke or vascular disease, there is no time like the present to take advantage of this limited-time offer, being extended to our members only! In addition, the first 7 members to sign up will receive a $25 discount. If 5 or more members participate, Grace Lutheran will receive a $300 donation! Please see the info below for registering, or contact Candy in the church office The 6 for Life Health Assessment measures your risk of developing 6 chronic diseases, including heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, diabetes, COPD and lung cancer. A customized report will determine which risk factors contribute most to your disease risk and are within your control to change. Finger-stick blood tests along with biometric measurements are included with this assessment. These are separate from our vascular screenings. Register today for the 6 for Life Health Assessment for just $79. Call or visit or text the word circle to to schedule your appointment. 11

12 Say Farewell to Pastor Katie & the Slack Family Sunday, August 20 th from 2-4pm in the Fellowship Hall Help us say goodbye to Pastor Katie and express our gratitude to her and her family before they head off on their new adventure! Not able to attend? You are welcome to send a card or letter to their new address: The Slack Family 4900 Underwood Lane N, Unit D Plymouth, MN