Emanuel Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Ohio bright.net Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 10, 2017

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1 Emanuel Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Ohio bright.net Pastor James L. Castello yahoo.com cell phone Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 10, 2017 LBW Lutheran Book of Worship WOV With One Voice * Please stand as you are able (10:30 service begins on page 10) ANNOUNCEMENTS Ringing of the Bell Rally Day 8:00 a.m. Service HYMN Jesus Loves Me Jesus love me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me! He who died, heaven s gates to open wide; He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. Refrain: Jesus loves me! He will stay close beside me all the way; If I love him, when I die, he will take me home on high. Refrain: 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. KYRIE Prelude He s Got the Whole World in His Hands CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (you may remain seated) P Blessed be the holy Trinity, the one who fashions us, the one who heals us, the one who reforms us again and again. C Amen. P Let us confess our sin, calling for God's transforming power. Source of all life, C we confess that we have not allowed your grace to set us free. We fear that we are not good enough. We hear your word of love freely given to us, yet we expect others to earn it. We turn the church inward, rather than moving it outward. Forgive us. Stir us. Reform us to be a church powered by love, willing to speak for what is right, act for what is just, and seek the healing of your whole creation. Amen. P God hears our cry and sends the Spirit to change us and to empower our lives in the world. Our sins are forgiven, God's love is unconditional, and we are raised up as God's people who will always be made new, in the name of Jesus Christ. C Amen 1 2

2 HYMN OF PRAISE SALUTATION AND RESPONSE PRAYER OF THE DAY P O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. 3 4

3 FIRST LESSON: Ezekiel 33: So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them 8 warning from me. If I say to the wicked, "O wicked ones, you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will 9 require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will 10 have saved your life. Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: "Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?" 11 Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel? A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. SECOND LESSON: Romans 13: Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has 9 fulfilled the law. The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet"; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, "Love your 10 neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling 11 of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12 the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put 13 on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and 14 jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. PSALM 119: Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep your teaching; I shall keep it with all my heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for that is my desire. 36 Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain. 37 Turn my eyes from be- holding falsehood; give me life in your way. 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. 39 Turn away the reproach that I dread, because your judg- ments are good. 40 Behold, I long for your commandments; by your righteousness en- liven me. 5 * GOSPEL: Matthew 18:15-20 (please stand as you are able) 15 [Jesus said to the disciples:] "If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to 16 you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two 6 others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two 17 or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a

4 18 Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose 19 on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be 20 done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." OFFERINGS Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King -Ryan Kruse & Ted Rohrs OFFERTORY (you may remain seated) CHILDREN S SERMON HYMN Kum-Ba-Yah (means Come by here ) Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone s crying, Lord... Someone s singing, Lord... Someone s praying, Lord... SERMON HYMN LBW # 390 I Love to Tell the Story (you may remain seated) * APOSTLES' CREED (please stand as you are able) 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 7 THE PRAYERS (you may remain seated) A Open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all of God's creation. A brief silence. A We pray for the church universal. Reconcile our differences. Forgive our divisions. Unite us at your table. Hear us, O God. A For your creation. Increase our stewardship of all that you have given to us. Let the earth flourish for those who come after us. Hear us, O God. A For peace in the world. End conflicts among nations. Help leaders and citizens truly to listen to one another and to act for the good of all. Teach us by your example. Hear us, O God. A For this congregation. Make us signs of your love and forgiveness in this community and in the world. Help us to grow in our love for one another. Hear us, O God. A In thanksgiving for all the faithful witnesses who put on the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep us faithful until the day we rejoice in your majesty with them. Hear us, O God. 8

5 Here other intercessions may be offered. P For all those in need. Bind up our hurts. Heal divisions in our families, friendships, and neighborhoods. Comfort those who need your special care (especially). Hear us, O God. P Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting the power of Christ and the gifts of the Spirit. C Amen * LORD S PRAYER (please stand as you are able) P Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: C 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 BENEDICTION HYMN Peace Like a River I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river, I ve got peace like a river in my soul; I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river in my soul! I ve got love like an ocean... I ve got joy like a fountain... I ve got peace like a river; I ve got love like an ocean; I ve got joy like a fountain in my soul; I ve got peace like a river; I ve got love like an ocean; I ve got joy like a fountain in my soul! ANNOUNCEMENTS Ringing of the Bell Prelude 10:30 a.m. Service He s Got the Whole World in His Hands CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (you may remain seated) P Blessed be the holy Trinity, the one who fashions us, the one who heals us, the one who reforms us again and again. C Amen. P Let us confess our sin, calling for God's transforming power. Source of all life, C we confess that we have not allowed your grace to set us free. We fear that we are not good enough. We hear your word of love freely given to us, yet we expect others to earn it. We turn the church inward, rather than moving it outward. Forgive us. Stir us. Reform us to be a church powered by love, willing to speak for what is right, act for what is just, and seek the healing of your whole creation. Amen. P God hears our cry and sends the Spirit to change us and to empower our lives in the world. Our sins are forgiven, God's love is unconditional, and we are raised up as God's people who will always be made new, in the name of Jesus Christ. C Amen HYMN Jesus Loves Me Jesus love me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me! He who died, heaven s gates to open wide; He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. Refrain: POSTLUDE Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus loves me! He will stay close beside me all the way; If I love him, when I die, he will take me home on high. Refrain: 9 10

6 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. HYMN OF PRAISE KYRIE 11 12

7 SALUTATION AND RESPONSE PRAYER OF THE DAY P O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. FIRST LESSON: Ezekiel 33: So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them 8 warning from me. If I say to the wicked, "O wicked ones, you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will 9 require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will 10 have saved your life. Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: "Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?" 11 Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel? A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. for that is my desire. Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain. Turn my eyes from be- holding falsehood; give me life in your way. Fulfill your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. Turn away the reproach that I dread, because your judg- ments are good. Behold, I long for your commandments; by your righteousness en- liven me SECOND LESSON: Romans 13: Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has 9 fulfilled the law. The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet"; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, "Love your 10 neighbor as yourself." Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling 11 of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12 the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put 13 on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and 14 jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. A C The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. PSALM 119: Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep your teaching; I shall keep it with all my heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, 13 14

8 * GOSPEL: Matthew 18:15-20 (please stand as you are able) 15 [Jesus said to the disciples:] "If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to 16 you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two 17 or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the CHILDREN S SERMON church, let such a one be to you as a 18 Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose 19 on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be 20 done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them." HYMN Kum-Ba-Yah (means Come by here ) Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone s crying, Lord... Someone s singing, Lord... Someone s praying, Lord... SERMON HYMN LBW # 390 I Love to Tell the Story (you may remain seated) 15 * NICENE CREED (please stand as you are able) C We believe in one God, the Father, third day he rose again in accordance the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen THE PRAYERS (you may be seated) A Open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all of God's creation. A brief silence. A We pray for the church universal. Reconcile our differences. Forgive our divisions. Unite us at your table. Hear us, O God. A For your creation. Increase our stewardship of all that you have given to us. Let the earth flourish for those who come after us. Hear us, O God. A For peace in the world. End conflicts among nations. Help leaders and citizens truly to listen to one another and to act for the good of all. Teach us by your example. Hear us, O God. A For this congregation. Make us signs of your love and forgiveness in this community and in the world. Help us to grow in our love for one another. Hear us, O God. A In thanksgiving for all the faithful witnesses who put on the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep us faithful until the day we rejoice in your majesty with them. Hear us, O God. 16

9 Here other intercessions may be offered. P For all those in need. Bind up our hurts. Heal divisions in our families, friendships, and neighborhoods. Comfort those who need your special care (especially). Hear us, O God. P Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting the power of Christ and the gifts of the Spirit. C Amen OFFERING PRAYER A God of life, you give us these gifts of the earth, these resources of our life and our labor. Take them, offered in great thanksgiving, and use them to set a table that will heal the whole creation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Light. C Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING * PEACE P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. TITHES & OFFERINGS Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee -Choir OFFERTORY (you may remain seated) P It is indeed right and salutary

10 POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER * LORD S PRAYER (please stand as you are able) P Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: C 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 HOLY COMMUNION One Bread, One Body -Choir BLESSING P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A Holy and compassionate God, in bread and wine you give us gifts that form us to be humble and courageous. May your words come to life in our serving and in our witness, that we might speak a living voice of healing and justice to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our rock and our redeemer. C Amen. BENEDICTION HYMN Peace Like a River I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river, I ve got peace like a river in my soul; I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river; I ve got peace like a river in my soul! I ve got love like an ocean... I ve got joy like a fountain... I ve got peace like a river; I ve got love like an ocean; I ve got joy like a fountain in my soul; I ve got peace like a river; I ve got love like an ocean; I ve got joy like a fountain in my soul! 19 20

11 DISMISSAL A Go in peace. Sound the good news. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Praise Him! Praise Him! Reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. Scripture quotations (except psalms) from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. All rights reserved. Used by permission. * * * Door offering We are having a door offering this morning to retire the Building Loan debt. We are looking to pay this off by Reformation Sunday! Altar flowers Flowers are given to the glory of God by Gary & Jamie Bostelman in honor of their 42 nd th th wedding anniversary on the 6 ; and by Bill & Sharon Panning in honor of their 35 th wedding anniversary on the 11. On the radio Our services are being broadcast on WNDH during the month of September at 10:30 a.m. (This will be a recording of a previous service.) Devotionals The new devotionals are available at both entrances. We have Portals of Prayer and Christ in Our Home in both regular and large print. Be sure to pick one up. Readers and Sound Board operators Sign up sheets for readers and sound board operators for October/November are hanging on the bulletin board in the narthex. We are especially in need of sound board operators for the 10:30 service during September! Statistics 8/31 Attendance 61 9/03 Attendance 115 communed 108 Simply Giving 8/28-9/03: $880 Gen Fd; $220 Bldg Fd 21 Caring Corner September **Books for Thailand** Marcus Mt.Castle, living and working in Thailand with the Peace Corps, is setting up an English library for his students to help them in their learning of our language. Dr. Seuss books or simple, small worded books that you may have lying around the house and are willing to part with, would be put to very good use! Picture books are also great. Please be mindful of reading levels these students are learning English; it is NOT their first language; and keep in mind that paperback books will be cheaper to ship than hard-cover books. Activity Bags Activity/Busy/Church bags are available on the coat trees at each entryway and in the balcony. Please feel free to take one for your child to enjoy during the worship service, and then return it to the tree afterward. All are welcome to our service, as it is better to have a child wiggle in church than to wiggle out of it. Lutheran World Relief On the Caring Corner table there are instructions for the different LWR kits (Personal Care, Baby, Fabric, School). We are also in need of drawstring backpacks to include with the School kits, and those instructions are on the Caring Corner table as well. The kits must be turned in to the Caring Corner table by October 1, If you have questions, please contact Michelle Slee CROP Hunger Walk October 1 th Mark your calendars now for the 13 annual Napoleon/Henry County CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 1, beginning and ending here at Emanuel. The Walk will begin at 2 p.m., and you may walk either a 1-mile or a 3-mile route. We walk to be a part of ending hunger, one step at a time! You can even ask your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to walk WITH you OR to support your walk on-line. Just go to and click the tabs for CROP Hunger Walk, and it will step you through. Car Show and Open House Genacross Lutheran Services (Lutheran Home) is sponsoring a Car Show and Open House and celebrating Grandparent s Day on Sunday, September 10, 2-4 p.m. Tour the newly renovated and beautiful facility. Bring your beautiful antique car, classic car, cool car, antique tractor, pull truck or motorcycle for the residents to enjoy. Residents will vote for the Best of Show. Rain date is September 24 listen to WNDH for delay information. 22

12 This Week Monday 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle 7:30 p.m. Naomi Circle Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Soul Food 6:30 p.m. Choir 7:30 p.m. Living Spirit Thursday 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Worship Serving Today Pastor James L. Castello Worship & Music Coordinator & Organist - Angela Tonjes Bell Choir Director - Bill Panning Lay Assistant - 8:00 Carol Castello 10:30 Laura Ellis Sound Board - 8:00 Jack Robbins 10:30 Acolytes - 8:00 Cale Perdew & Derek Miller 10:30 Alyssa Kruse & Emma Rowland Ushers - 8:00 10:30 Alan Storch, Jeff Mires, Kurt Rohrs, Ken Lange Altar Guild - Joyce Rohrs & Jennifer Jenny Prayer Chain Co-ordinator - Carol Castello ( ) or cjcast@yahoo.com There is God s word. This is my rock and anchor. On it I rely, and it remains. Where it remains, I too remain. Where it goes, I too go. -Martin Luther Did you know... Luther made singing a central part of Protestant worship. In his German Mass of 1526, he dispensed with the choir and assigned all singing to the congregation. He would often call congregational rehearsals during the week so the people could learn new hymns. S-M-I-L-E! It s time for another pictorial directory for our congregation, and it won t be complete without YOU. Sign-up sheets for scheduling your appointment to be photographed will be available every Sunday at the table in the overflow area, and throughout the week, you can schedule it yourself by going on-line to: Photos will be taken on Saturday, October 21; Sunday, October 22; and Tuesday, October 24. Lutheran Disaster Response -Hurricane Harvey Now that the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey is coming fully into focus, we see that the need will be great and recovery will take many years. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for Hurricane Response United States at this time will be used in full (100 percent) in responding to Hurricane Harvey. Thrivent is matching gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response. If you re a member, visit Thrivent.com and follow the instructions for personal donations. Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for Hurricane Response United States will be used entirely (100 percent) for this disaster. Give through your congregation or make your check out to Lutheran Disaster Response and send it to: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ELCA Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 1809 Merrifeld, VA Write Hurricane Response, United States or Lutheran Disaster Response, U.S. on your check s memo line