Many people shall come and say, "Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, (Isa

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1 Many people shall come and say, "Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, (Isa 2:3)

2 Church of the Lutheran Confession W. Edgerton Avenue Pastor Michael Eichstadt Hales Corners, Wisconsin Principal Ted Quade Teacher Amy Mielke messiahhalescorners.com September 3, 2017 Pentecost 13 Welcome to our visitors! We re glad that you could join us in our worship this morning, and we invite you to sign our guest book and come back again. If you would like more information about our church, please contact the pastor at Sunday Family Worship 8:00 and 9:30 am Today s Worship There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (Gal. 3:28) Preservice Psalms: 133, : Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; for there the LORD commanded the blessing-- Life forevermore. 134: Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD! 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD. 3 The LORD who made heaven and earth Bless you from Zion!

3 The Liturgy: Page 12ff in the tan Worship Supplement. Hymns: 744, 324:1-4, 644, 324:5-8, Communion hymns 312 and 316, Insert Bible Readings: Romans 11:13-15, Through the disobedience of the Israelites, salvation came to all the nations of the earth. Matthew 15:21-28 A persistent faith asks with confidence, trusting in the promises of God. Sermon: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 God s door is always open 1. He welcomes all 2. He gathers outcasts into His Kingdom 3. He gives joy to all His people. Announcements Help or Hindrance? With Psychoactive Medication available in such a wide variety of forms, both legal and illegal, what guidance does God give us in our use of these drugs? The help from antidepressants and mood stabilizers can at times be seen as clear as day, while the hindrance from addictions to similar drugs keep us cautious in our use of them. What factors will help Christians make their decisions? Our Wednesday night Bible class will explore this topic. All are welcome! Fall Activity Committee meeting On September 17 th, Activity Committee 4 is asked to meet at 9:00 a.m. in the kitchen. Schedule change next week Our fall schedule will begin on Sunday, September 10. Services will be at 8:00 and 10:45 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 and adult Bible class at 9:45. The public school confirmation class will also begin on September 10, and will run from 12:15-2:15 p.m. Looking Ahead: ф Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. Brenwood service 7:00 p.m. Sunday School teachers meeting ф Wednesday: School Pictures 7:00 p.m. Bible class ф Thursday: 7:00 a.m. School staff meeting ф Next Sunday: Fall schedule begins ф September 12: 5:30 p.m. Board of Property 6:30 p.m. Board of Education 7:00 p.m. Ladies Group ф September 14: 7:00 p.m. Board of Elders ф September 17: 9:00 a.m. Activity Committee 4 meeting

4 Renovation Dedication! Luther Memorial of Fond du Lac, WI is celebrating and praising the Lord's blessings and work in their fully remodeled church and school over this past year. On Saturday, September 16th, they will be serving lunch at 11:30am, followed by their dedication service at 1pm and a cake reception/presentation following the service. There will also be tours given before and after the dedication worship service. They hope you will join them in praising Jesus for this historic event for their congregation. If you are able to come, please RSVP at FDLlutheran.com by September 9th! CLC news Pastor Mike Wilke of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Saginaw, MI has returned the call to serve as pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN. FINANCES: Last Week To Date Budgetary Offerings: $6, $49, Sunday School: $2.00 Budgetary Needs: $6, $63, Over/(Under) Budget: ($229.00) ($7,496.00) Missions: $75.00 $ MDF: $ $25.00 Kinship: $55.00 $1, ILC Building Fund: $ $ Nepal Flood Relief: $50.00 Attendance last Sunday: 58,64. Church Cleaning: Sept. 9-15: Church: Plockelman, A. Albrecht School: Whiting, Ackerman September Ushers: M. Weibye, Z. Weibye 2 nd : T. Blue, B. Blue Daily Bible Readings: Su: 2 Tim 3-4. M: Num Tu: 1 Chron W: Ps Th: Prov 22. F: Joel. Sa:John

5 Romans 11:13-15, For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, 14 if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh and save some of them. 15 For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? 28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, 29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. 30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy as a result of God's mercy to you. 32 For God has bound everyone over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all. Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed." 23 But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us." 24 But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." 25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" 26 But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." 27 And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." 28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour. Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. 6 "Also the sons of the foreigner Who join themselves to the LORD, to serve Him, And to love the name of the LORD, to be His servants-- Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And holds fast My covenant-- 7 Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." 8 The Lord GOD, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, says, "Yet I will gather to him others besides those who are gathered to him."

6 In Christ There Is No East or West (Closing Hymn) admin. Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License.NET, no ; 1993 Mark A. Jeske; 1982 The Jubilate Group Public domain

7 Romans 11:13-15, For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, 14 if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh and save some of them. 15 For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? 28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs, 29 for God's gifts and his call are irrevocable. 30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive mercy as a result of God's mercy to you. 32 For God has bound everyone over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all. Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed." 23 But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us." 24 But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." 25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" 26 But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." 27 And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." 28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour. Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. 6 "Also the sons of the foreigner Who join themselves to the LORD, to serve Him, And to love the name of the LORD, to be His servants-- Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And holds fast My covenant-- 7 Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." 8 The Lord GOD, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, says, "Yet I will gather to him others besides those who are gathered to him."

8 In Christ There Is No East or West (Closing Hymn) admin. Hope Publishing Co. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License.NET, no ; 1993 Mark A. Jeske; 1982 The Jubilate Group Public domain