Concordia Lutheran Church

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1 Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17, 2017 Concordia Lutheran Church Highway C Frohna, MO concordiafrohna@att.net Website: concordiafrohna.org Rev. Rod A. Benkendorf, Pastor revbenkendorf@gmail.com Phone Welcome to Concordia A Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Congregation If you are our guest, please fill out a visitor card (in the pew rack behind the Communion cards) and either place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher after the service. If you worship regularly with us and have a new address, a prayer request or a message for the pastor or the church office, you are welcome to use the visitor card to share that with us. Thank you! The back pews are reserved for families with small children. A nursery is available in our multi-purpose room on the side of the Narthex. Large-print bulletins are available from the usher.

2 The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17, 2017 Opening Hymn: Praise and Thanksgiving LSB 789 Invocation Confession and Absolution P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. C: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Silence for reflection and self-examination. P: Let us confess our sins to God our Father. C: Most merciful God, we confess that we have taken you for granted. We confess that we have not given you the praise and glory you so rightly deserve. We confess that we have not appreciated all your wonderful blessings. We confess that we have focused on what we don t have instead of what we do have from You. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, please forgive us. P: The Almighty God has heard your confession and in the stead and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ I speak these words as if from God Himself: Your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. Hymn of Praise: Sing to the Lord of Harvest LSB 893 Words of Thanksgiving (Psalm 34:1-11 whole verse by whole verse) Collect P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Let us pray. P: Heavenly Father, your mercies are new every day. Help us to find great joy and comfort in the fact that you daily care for us. Let your Holy Spirit guide us to continually seek out your gifts and appreciate them as true gifts from you; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. Old Testament Genesis 1: Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing 2

3 that moves on the earth." 29 And God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. 30 And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food." And it was so. 31 And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Epistle 1 Thessalonians 5: Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 27 I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Adult Choir: All Good Gifts (Sunday) Gospel Matthew 6: "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. Apostles Creed LSB inside back cover Children s Message Sermon Hymn: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come LSB 892 Sermon: Harvest Home 3

4 Offering Prayers Offering Hymn: We Give Thee But Thine Own (vv. 1-2) LSB 781 Lord s Supper (Saturday Only) Distribution Hymns O Living Bread from Heaven (sung to 672) LSB 642 Thanks to Thee, O Christ, Victorious LSB 548 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness LSB 849 Prayer P: Let us pray ALL: Almighty God, You crown the fields with Your blessing and permit us to gather in the fruits of the earth. As stewards of Your creation, may we receive Your gifts in humble thankfulness and share Your bounty with those in need; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Benediction Closing Hymn: For the Fruits of His Creation LSB 894 Announcements Postlude Participants in Saturday Evening s Service Pianist: Elder: Ushers: Audio/Visual Team: Debbie Lichtenegger Doug Hemman Jesse Grebing, Jason Hecht, Rick Lorenz, Chad Miesner Darryl Peetz, Diane Petzoldt Participants in Sunday Morning s Service Greeters: Organist: Choir Director: Acolyte: Elder: Ushers: Audio/Visual Team: Tom and Sue Roth Sarah Benkendorf Sarah Benkendorf Rylee Kassel Jeff Leible Adam Lichtenegger, Jason Steffens, Dwayne Roth, Zachary Word Amy Birk, Beth Leible 4

5 This Week s Schedule Today, Sept. 17 After Worship Youth Garden Table Mon., Sept p.m. 7:30 p.m. EPC Lady Wildcats Volleyball vs. St. Vincent, Perryville (Home at APS) Adult Choir Tues., Sept p.m. Concordia LWML (Multi-Purpose Room) Wed., Sept a.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. Bible Study October Calendar Items Due Bulletin Items Due Bible Study Fri., Sept. 22 No School-East Perry Community Fair Sat., Sept. 23 5:30 p.m. Worship, with Holy Communion, at Sun., Sept a.m. 9 a.m. After Worship Hymn of the Week LSB 540 Christ, the Word of God Incarnate Christ, the Word of God incarnate, Lord and Son of Abraham; Christ, the radiance of the Father, Perfect God, the great I AM; Christ, the light, You shine unvanquished, Light and life You bring to all; Light our path with Your own presence, Grant us grace to heed Your call. Bible Stories 09/18 -- M: Genesis 19: /19 -- Tu: Genesis 20: /20 -- W: Genesis 21: /21 -- Th: Genesis 22: /22 -- F: No School Immanuel, Altenburg Bible Class Worship, with Holy Communion Youth Garden Table Weekly Devotions (Pentecost 16) 5 Bible Verse 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Catechism The Sixth Commandment and Meaning You shall not commit adultery. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other. Announcements Welcome: We extend a warm welcome to all who have come to worship with us today. What a gift from God it is to harvest fresh fruits and vegetables and crops. It is a beautiful time of the year. And, this time of year should make us mindful not only of the harvest of the earth, but of The Harvest. Just as the day comes for us to harvest the bounty of the earth, the day is coming in which God will harvest His Crop. Hear the Word of the Lord. A Word of God to chew on this week: 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Think about it. Talk about it. Memorize it. Take this wonderful food from God, and let it strengthen you.

6 New Members?: Are you interested in becoming a member, or know of somebody who is interested in becoming a member at Concordia? Please contact Pastor Benkendorf at or revbenkendorf@gmail.com. He will gladly and willingly talk to any, and all, who are interested in becoming members of Concordia, Frohna. Praise to the Lord of the Harvest! Today is Concordia's Harvest Festival! God provided a season of perfect weather for growing beautiful produce in our gardens which have been arranged at the altar in praise to Him from whom all blessings flow! Thanks to all who have brought the items displayed in the sanctuary. You may take your gifts for our display home after Sunday's service. The flowers by the altar are given by the family of Rudy Dreyer in celebration of Rudy s 90 th birthday on September 18. Please pick up your copy of The Lutheran Witness today! The September issue is available on the north buffet. Please have all bulletin items for next Sunday turned in to the church secretary by this Wednesday, September 20, at 1 p.m. Thank you! Haiti Mission Trip Highlights Everyone is invited to the Concordia LWML Meeting this Tuesday, September 19, at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Members from the Haiti Mission Trip in May will be giving a presentation on the highlights they experienced. It will be a chance to see how the Word of God is being spread on this depressed island where Voodoo is the primary religion. LYF-Sponsored Diaper Drive September size 5 (preferred brands: Luvs, Pampers, Huggies, Wal-Mart, Dollar General) Desserts, Desserts, and More Desserts... Youth Group is looking for donations for the auction concession stand for Saturday, October 7. If you wish to donate pies, coffeecake, etc., just put your donations in the multi-purpose room on Friday, October 6, and call Gina Wunderlich before Sunday, October 1, at to let her know what you will bring. The youth group is sponsoring a quarterly Foster Family Meal and Meeting on Friday, October 20. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, please call/text Gina Wunderlich at Mark Your Calendars for the youth-group sponsored Trivia Night on Saturday, November 4, at 6 p.m. Get your teams lined up! If you wish to volunteer for this event, please contact Gina Wunderlich at Thank you to everyone for their support and expressions of sympathy and kindess through prayers, cards, memorials, and food after the death of Marie Lueders. Your thoughtfulness was a blessing to our family. God s Blessings, The Family of Marie Lueders Thank you to everyone who donated and supported the LYF Highway 61 yard sale! The LYF will be doing this again next year. If you find yourself with extra stuff throughout the year, just put it in the youth building and let Gina Wunderlich know. Saxon Lutheran Memorial Notes Pre-Fall Festival Apple Butter Cooking will be held at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial on Saturday, September 30. Kettle fires will be started at 5 a.m. Volunteers are needed to stir apple butter, fill jars, and clean up. No experience necessary. Any amount of time is appreciated. Come morning or afternoon, or for the whole day. Sandwiches, snacks, and drinks will be provided for lunch. Feel free to bring your favorite side dish or dessert to complete the meal. Donations of pint jars are needed. Jars may be placed in the basement of the old hall at Concordia Lutheran Church. Donations and help are appreciated. 6

7 The Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Fall Festival will include the Schnitzelbank Skit, musical entertainment, attendance prizes, hand-made crafts, food, guest speakers, and horse and buggy rides s demonstrations throughout the day will include apple butter cooking, butchering, bread baking, cross-cut sawing, quilting, blacksmithing, spinning, butter churning, cider pressing, soap cooking, and period powder horns. Volunteer help is always appreciated and needed. If you can help, or have any questions, please call , and leave a message. Lutheran Family & Children s Services (LFCS) Notes A Planned Giving Seminar will be held on Thursday, October 5, at 2 p.m. at My Daddy s Cheesecake, 265 South Broadview, Cape Girardeau. The topics to be covered will include reducing estate taxes, avoiding probate, and providing for heirs. Kirk Mueller, Senior Gift Planning Counselor for LCMS Foundation will share valuable tips on how to turn your passion for ministry into a plan to help others. Neighboring Church & Community Notes A Breakfast Brunch will be held today, September 17, with serving until 11:30 a.m. at Salem Lutheran School, Farrar. A free-will donation will be taken for the shipping of Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. You are invited to the Cape Girardeau County Quilt Tour 2017 that continues today, September 17, from 12-4 p.m. at The Oliver House of Jackson (224 E Adams St), The Glenn House of Cape Girardeau (325 Spanish St), and the Cape Girardeau County History Center of Jackson (102 S High St). The cost is $10 per patron for a Super Pass, which can be purchased at either location and provides admittance to all three locations. Have you ever considered becoming a pastor or deaconess? If so, Rev. Scott Holder from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, would like to meet with you this Wednesday, September 20, from 12-4 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau. Rev. Holder is interested in meeting with prospective students of all ages elementary-school age through adults. Appointments are individual, informal, and family/friends are welcome to come. Appointments are not necessary, but encouraged. If you are interested in scheduling a specific time, please contact Rev. Holder at or him at holders@csl.edu. (He will be available in the Jackson area the morning of September 20. Please call/text or holders@csl.edu for an appointment.) A Kettle Beef, Chicken and Dumplings, and Ham Supper will be held next Sunday, September 24, with serving beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Tilsit (496 State Hwy F, Jackson). The cost of the meal will be $10 for adults and $5 for children Carry-outs will be available for $10 each. A portion of the proceeds from the supper will be given to Camp SEMO Wappapello. A Medicare and More Educational Seminar will be held Tuesday, September 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Independence Court Activity Room at Independence Health System Inc., 800 S. Kingshighway, Perryville. This free seminar will be presented by Andrea Southard, Billing Manager, and will help attendees learn more about Medicare, Medicaid (for skilled nursing), supplement insurance, and long-term care. A Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor, and Craft Show, hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church, will be held Saturday, September 30, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Paul, Jackson (in the parking lot behind the church). If you would like to enter your car, truck, motorcycle, or tractor, please contact Dave Jackson ( ) or Dave Crites ( ). (For more information about judging and rules, please see the flyer on Concordia s bulletin board.) The Craft Show and concessions will be in the cafeteria. 7

8 Music and games for all ages will also be part of this event. Proceeds will help support St. Paul s Mission Team. A Whole-Hog Pork Sausage Supper will be held Sunday, October 1, with serving beginning at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall (School Basement), Uniontown. The menu will include whole-hog pork sausage, parsley potatoes, green beans, applesauce, coffeecake, and drink. The cost of the all-you-can-eat meal (dinein) will be $10 for adults and $5 for children The cost of the meal (carry-out) will be $9 for adults and $5 for children Items will be available at the Country Store. Proceeds will benefit the Grace Lutheran Church cemetery sign. Salem LWML will hold it s annual Bake Sale on Friday, October 6, from 8 a.m.-sell out at the Immanuel Lutheran Youth Hall, Perryville, parking lot (Highway 61 next to Hardee s). Lutheran World Relief will be having a 2017 Ingathering in Missouri and Western Illinois of quilts, fleece tied blankets, school kits, personal care kits, baby care kits, fabric kits, blankets, and soap. Items will be collected on Saturday, October 14, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Saxony Lutheran High School. Specific assembly guidelines for the projects are available online at lwr.org/getinvolved or by requesting a free Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide at lwr.org/resources or Each box is limited to 40 pounds secured in a strong carton with packing tape. Each box should be labeled clearly in large, block letters with the contents and name and address of your congregation. Items cannot be mixed boxes should be all quilts, all fabric kits, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Redecker at cmredecker@yahoo.com or The Immanuel Lutheran School and Youth invite you to attend their Dinner Auction on Saturday, October 21, at the American Legion Hall. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner will be at 6 p.m., and the oral auction will start at 7 p.m. There will be complimentary appetizers. The meal will include the choice of a New York Strip steak or porterhouse pork chop dinner. The event will include oral, silent, and dessert auctions. Tickets are $35 each before October 1, and $40 each after October 1, and are available at the church and school offices. Proceeds will benefit the Immanuel Lutheran Youth, School, and Church. The St. Paul Lutheran School 5K Reformation Run/Walk will be held Saturday, October 28, at 8 a.m. at the Jackson Civic Center. Registration for adults is $25 by Saturday, October 14 (includes t-shirt) and $30 after Saturday, October 14 (t-shirt not guaranteed). Registration for children 12 and under is $15. Registration forms can be found on-line at Sponsorship donations ($25 sponsorship cost) may also be made, and must be received by this Friday, September 22. Proceeds will benefit the St. Paul Lutheran School Class of 2018, Shwachman- Diamond Syndrome Foundation, and Dream Factory of Southeast Missouri. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact Holly Schneider at or KFUO Notes This week, on KFUO.org, begin in 1 Timothy for the lectionary study with Rev. Jonathan Fisk on Sharper Iron weekdays at 8 a.m. Building and sustaining healthy congregations will be discussed with Ted Kober on Faith & Family this Tuesday, September 19, at 10 a.m. Study the lectionary for the 16 th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20) on Thy Strong Word this Wednesday, September 20, at 11 a.m. Call or letstalk@kfuo.org to join the conversation on Let s Talk!. Have a question or comment about KFUO? Find on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. 8