Jesus Is the Servant of All

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1 Jesus Is the Servant of All Peace Lutheran Church 2090 Commerce Drive North Mankato, MN 56003

2 Peace Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Synod Serving Christ with united hearts and hands and voices Church Staff Pastor Timothy Hartwig: Vicar Matthew Behmer: Church Office: Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool Teacher/Director: Joslyn Moldstad Phone: Divine Service Sunday 8:30 & 10:45 AM September 27, 2015 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Welcome to Peace! The purpose of our congregation is to worship God, who gives life through Word and Sacrament; to serve one another in love and fellowship; and to proclaim forgiveness and salvation to all through Jesus Christ alone. Before Worship As you prepare to worship your Lord today, spend a few quiet minutes in prayer before the service. Review the lessons, the service notes, and pray this prayer: Prayer of the Day Lord God, You call us to work in Your kingdom and leave no one standing idle. Help us to order our lives by Your wisdom and to serve You in willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. For the Children A Cry-Room is available if your little ones need a moment. It is the first room on the left as you walk into the church building. Sound and video are piped into the room to enable you to hear and see the service. Facilities Restrooms are located down the hall and on the right side. 2

3 The Divine Service with Holy Communion Rite 1, p. 41 Opening Prayer P: O Lord, our Maker, Redeemer, and Comforter, we are assembled in Your presence to hear Your holy Word. We pray You to open our hearts by Your Holy Spirit, that through the preaching of Your Word we may be taught to repent of our sins, to believe on Jesus in life and death, and to grow day by day in grace and holiness. Hear us for Christ s sake. Amen. Hymn #32, This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made The Confession of Sin P: Let us confess our sins to God and pray: We poor sinners confess to You, O God, not only that we have been conceived and born in sin, but also that throughout life we have often and in many ways offended You, our Lord and Maker, in thought, word and deed, so that You could with perfect justice reject and condemn us for all eternity. Therefore we come before You with sorrow of heart, in dread and terror of Your holy justice and of everlasting death. Our sins are a grievous foe, which we should hate in every way as long as we live. O merciful God, You still grant us in this hour to be reminded of Your fatherly goodness. According to the promise of Your Word we flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy and implore You, dearest Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Your only-begotten Son, our Brother, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised again for our justification: Forgive us all our sins through faith, which the Holy Spirit increases in our hearts to full assurance. C: We therefore pray You, O Lord, through Your servant to declare to us the forgiveness of all our sins. We poor sinners are willing to forgive all who have offended against us. We earnestly desire to grow in true godliness. Help us, O God, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. 3

4 The Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have mercy) 4

5 The Absolution P: Hear the holy and comforting Word of our Lord: Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Lift up your hearts! By the authority of God and of my holy office I forgive you all your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory to God in the Highest) P: Glory be to God in the highest. 5

6 The Salutation The Collect P: Let us pray one God, now and forever. 6

7 The Lesson Jeremiah 11: Because the Lord revealed their plot to me, I knew it, for at that time he showed me what they were doing. 19 I had been like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter; I did not realize that they had plotted against me, saying, Let us destroy the tree and its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name be remembered no more. 20 But, O Lord Almighty, you who judge righteously and test the heart and mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you I have committed my cause. The Epistle James 3: Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such wisdom does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. Youth Choir: Come, Ye Children, Praise the Savior The Holy Gospel Mark 9:30-37 P: The Holy Gospel for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost is written in the 9 th chapter of the Gospel according to St. Mark, beginning at the 30 th verse. 30 They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where they were, 31 because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise. 32 But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it. 33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, What were you arguing about on the road? 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all. 36 He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, 37 Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name 7

8 welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me. The Creed P: Let us confess our holy faith in the words of the Nicene Creed: C: 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 His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very 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 came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. 8

9 And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Christian and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, And I look for the Resurrection of the dead and the Life of the world to come. Hymn #59, Lord of All Hopefulness The Sermon Mark 9:30-37 Jesus Is the Servant of All P: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus unto everlasting life. Amen. The Prayer of the Church P: Everlasting and merciful God, we beseech You in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: C: To have mercy upon us and to hear our prayer. P: Look in mercy upon Your Church. Protect it and sanctify it by Your truth. May Your Word be taught in its purity and Your Sacraments be rightly administered. Grant unto Your Church faithful pastors who shall declare Your truth with power and shall live according to Your will. Send forth laborers into Your harvest and open the door of faith unto all unbelievers and unto the people of Israel. In mercy remember the enemies of Your Church and grant to them repentance unto life. C: O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, hear us in the truth of Your salvation. Silent Prayer: Please pray for someone that you know who doesn t know Jesus as their Savior. Ask that God would give you and others opportunities to share the Gospel with them. 9

10 P: Let Your protecting hand be over our country and over all who travel. Prosper what is good among us and bring to naught every evil counsel and purpose. Protect and bless Your servants, the President of the United States, the Governor of this state, our judges and magistrates and all in authority. Fit them for their high calling by the gift of Your Spirit of wisdom and fear, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. C: Hear, O Lord, and have mercy! Lord be our helper. P: According to Your promise, O God, be the defender of the widow and the father of the orphan. Relieve and comfort the sick and the sorrowful (especially our brother/sister who is ill/grieving). Graciously help those who are assaulted by the devil and who are in peril of death. Be the strength of those who are suffering for the sake of Christ s holy name. Grant that we may live together in peace and prosperity. Bestow upon us good and seasonable weather; and bless us with upright Christian counsel in all that we undertake. C: O Lord, be with all in trouble. Hear their prayers to the honor of Your Name. P: We especially commend to Your care and keeping this Your congregation which You have bought with a great price. Keep from us all offenses and bind us together in the unity of Your holy love. Grant that the little ones who are baptized in Your name may be brought up in Your fear. At Your table give to those who there commune with You peace and life everlasting. C: Let all rejoice who trust in You; let them shout for joy because You defend them. P: Be merciful, O God, to all, according to Your great love in Christ Jesus, our Lord. When our final hour shall come, grant us a blessed departure from this world, and on the last day, a resurrection to Your glory. C: Amen. Grant us Your peace, O Lord! The Apostolic Benediction P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. The Offering The members of Peace Lutheran Congregation have joined together to do the Lord s work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:10) 10

11 Please fill out the Friendship Register. The Service of Holy Communion Peace Lutheran Church practices close communion. We ask that only members of the ELS and WELS partake of the Sacrament today. Visitors, please speak to the Pastor about receiving the Sacrament in the future. The Preface P: The Lord be with you. P: Lift up your hearts unto the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. 11

12 The Proper Preface and Sanctus P: It is truly good, right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, but chiefly are we bound to praise You for the glorious resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; for He is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us and has taken away the sins of the world. By His death He has destroyed death, and by His rising to life again He has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: The Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) 12

13 The Lord s Prayer P: 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. The Words of Institution P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: Drink of it all of you; this cup is the New Testament in My blood, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. 13

14 The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) 14

15 The Distribution Distribution Hymn #328, Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness Distribution Hymn #324, O Jesus, at Your Altar Now Distribution Hymn #323, My God, and Is Thy Table Spread The Collect of Thanksgiving P: Let us give thanks and pray: We thank You, Lord God Almighty, that You have refreshed us with these Your salutary gifts; and we beseech You of Your mercy, to strengthen us through the same in faith toward You, and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. The Benediction P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. 15

16 The Closing Hymn #174, Children of the Heavenly Father The Closing Prayer P: O Lord, we render unto You our heartfelt thanks that You have taught us what You would have us believe and do. Help us, O God, by Your Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus Christ, to keep Your Word in pure hearts, that we thereby may be strengthened in faith, perfected in holiness, and comforted in life and death. Amen. Thank you to those who served in our service today: Violinist: Ben Schultz; Youth Choir; Organist: Amanda Madson; The ushers; Cover artwork: Don Moldstad. To God be the Glory! 16

17 Announcements New membership directories are available today. Sunday School and Adult Bible Class meet today at 9:45am. CROSSED is meeting tonight from 6:15 to 8:00. We hope you ll use this experience to connect with God and connect with others. Teens in grades 6-9 are invited to join in the faith, fun, and fellowship time. It s a MESSY DAY. Bring a change of clothes! Solid Grounds Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 9:00am. Everyone is invited to attend! The Peace/Mt Olive Moms On a Mission bible study group meets on Wednesdays, at Mt. Olive. You may drop off children with our childcare workers in the youth room any time after 8am, and then enjoy fellowship with other moms in the social hall. Our bible study begins at 8:45 and ends at 10am. All materials are provided. New moms welcome! Direct your questions or register to come by contacting Kristen Lukasek at mattlukasek@yahoo.com or Adult Choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. We welcome new members! Please contact Eric Harstad (emh_music@hotmail.com) for more information. Youth Choir rehearsals are on Thursdays at 4:45pm. If your child is interested in joining please contact Anna Tecken (atecken@blc.edu; (712) ). Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool would like to thank Amy Jo Reiner for 11 years of counting coupons for the preschool. Amy has been working behind the scenes, doing so much for the preschool with coupons. With these coupons we are able to purchase extra learning activities and toys for the classroom. Special thanks to Amy Jo for all you have done! If you would like to take on this project or part of this project, or if you would like to register your child for our fall session, please contact Joslyn at Fall Bake Sale for Missions is NEXT week, on October 4 th, and will be held in the kitchen after both services. Please plan to help out by bringing something and/or buying what is brought. Thank you! 17

18 Hayride & Bonfire CROSSED & AMPED are invited to attend a hayride and bonfire at Norseland Lutheran Church in rural St. Peter on Sunday, October 4 th. We will meet at Peace at 3:30pm and return by 9:30pm. There will be a hayride, bonfire, dinner, s mores, hot cider, devotion, and hymn sing. Please sign up on the bulletin board. Contact Vicar Behmer with any questions (mbehmer@blc.edu or ). To watch our services live, go to: The service will start automatically when it is live (8:30AM). For recorded services, go to and you can choose which service you want to watch. Last week at Peace: Divine Worship 253 Day Care Needed for a 4 ½ year old boy (a preschooler here) on Mondays and Fridays, 11:15-4:15pm and Saturdays & Sundays - 7:30am-5:00pm. (He still takes a 2-3 hour nap in the afternoons.) If interested (even if in just a few of the days) please call Barb Hinz at Development Director Position - Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School has a job opening for a Development Director. This position is open to male candidates and will start on January 1, Interested candidates may contact Principal Tim Plath at or tplath@mvlhs.org for a job description and application. Bethany College Events Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2:00 p.m., Bethany student Triah Meyer presents her senior voice recital in Trinity Chapel, accompanied by pianist Bethel Balge and guitarist Johnathan Moeller. Free and open to the public, with reception to follow. Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Trinity Chapel: Musicians of the Minnesota Opera perform popular arias and operatic duets in a Guest Artist Series ticketed concert. Six soloists plus professional accompanists are slated to perform. Tickets are available at the door an hour before the performance, $10 adults, $6 students/seniors. Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:00 p.m.- The public is welcome to a gallery talk and opening reception for Gary Wahl's photography exhibition, on display in the YFAC gallery from October Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Trinity Chapel: Folk musician Peter Ostroushko performs in a Guest Artist Series concert with the Bethany String Band. Tickets are available at the door an hour before the performance, $10 adults, $6 students/seniors (60+). Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:00 pm - Soprano Brittany Boyum presents her senior voice recital, accompanied by pianist Bethel Balge. Free and open to the public. 18

19 National Auxiliary Day Monday, September 28, 2015 Old Main 9:00 a.m. Registration and Coffee Trinity Chapel 10:00 a.m. Chapel Service Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center 10:30 a.m. Dr. Gene Pfeifer, Bethany President 10:45 a.m. Dr. Tom Kuster, Christ in Media Institute 11:00 a.m. Professor William Bukowski, Art Department Chair 11:15 a.m. Business Meeting Noon Luncheon and update from Seminary President Gaylin Schmeling Trinity Chapel 1:15 p.m. Fine Arts Program (Music Students) 1:45 p.m. Professor Dennis Marzolf, Director of the Concert Choir 1:50 p.m. Professor Ann Fredrickson, Director of Mary-Martha Singers 2:00 p.m. Mr. Nicholas Cook - ESL Instructor and International Recruiter 2:15 p.m. Vicar Matt Behmer - Speaking about his unique vicarage 2:30 p.m. Closing Devotion - Vicar Matt Behmer 2:45 p.m. Reception and Farewells 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, Minnesota

20 Peace Lutheran s Fall Bake Sale To be held on Sunday, October 4 th In the kitchen after both services All funds will be donated to the E.L.S. Missions Bring your items to Peace on, or before, Sunday, October 4 th. Bring anything you like to make: muffins, breads, cookies, pies, cakes, bars, candy, jam... Package them any way you like and we will offer them for a free-will offering. Don t like to bake? Come and buy some of the best goodies around AND help support our missions. The ELS Missions (and your tummy!) thanks you! If you have questions call Kathy Petersen at