East St. Olaf Lutheran Church

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1 East St. Olaf Lutheran Church 6200 County Road 3 SW - Byron, MN Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 1, 2018 Pastor Paul Thompson Organist: Pat Nelson INTRODUCTION A woman finds healing by touching Jesus cloak, and a girl is restored to life when he takes her by the hand. In both cases a boundary is crossed: in Jesus time the hemorrhaging woman was considered ritually unclean, polluting others by her touch, and anyone who touched a corpse also became unclean. In Mark s gospel Jesus breaks down barriers, from his first meal at a tax collector s house to his last breath on the cross as the temple curtain is torn in two. We dare to touch Jesus in our uncleanness and to live as a community that defines no one as an outsider. ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (ELW p. 94) In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. GATHERING SONG God Bless Our Native Land (ELW p. 891) GREETING 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. KYRIE (ELW p. 184) CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW p. 185) PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty and merciful God, we implore you to hear the prayers of your people. Be our strong defense against all harm and danger, that we may live and grow in faith and hope, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. FIRST READING: 2 Samuel 1:1, A reading from 2 Samuel. David laments over the deaths of King Saul and his son Jonathan, who was a beloved friend of David s. David mourns for Saul, the first king of Israel, even though Saul tried to kill him on a number of occasions. Though deeply flawed, Saul was still the Lord s anointed. 1 2

2 1After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. 17David intoned this lamentation over Saul and his son Jonathan. 18 (He ordered that The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; it is written in the Book of Jashar.) He said: 19Your glory, O Israel, lies slain upon your high places! How the mighty have fallen! 20Tell it not in Gath, proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon; or the daughters of the Philistines will rejoice, the daughters of the uncircumcised will exult. 21You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you, nor bounteous fields! For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, anointed with oil no more. 22From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, nor the sword of Saul return empty. 23Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely! In life and in death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. 24O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. 25How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain upon your high places. 26I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; greatly beloved were you to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. 27How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished! The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM: Psalm 130 1Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2O LORD, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. 3If you were to keep watch over sins, O LORD, who could stand? 4Yet with you is forgiveness, in order that you may be feared. 5I wait for you, O LORD; my soul waits; in your word is my hope. 6My soul waits for the Lord more than those who keep watch for the morning, more than those who keep watch for the morning. 7O Israel, wait for the LORD, for with the LORD there is steadfast love; with the LORD there is plenteous redemption. 8For the LORD shall redeem Israel from all their sins. SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 A reading from 2 Corinthians. Paul encourages the Corinthians to honor their commitment to participate in the collection his churches are organizing for the Christians in Jerusalem. He presents Jesus as an example of selfless stewardship and reminds them that Christians have received abundantly so that they can share abundantly. 7Now as you excel in everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. 8I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. 10 And in this matter I am giving my advice: it is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something 11 now finish doing it, so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means. 12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has not according to what one 3 4

3 does not have. 13 I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between 14 your present abundance and their need, so that their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. 15 As it is written, The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW p. 188) GOSPEL: Mark 5:21-43 The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. 21When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 22 Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet 23 and begged him repeatedly, My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live. 24 So he went with him. And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. 25 Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years. 26 She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 for she said, If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well. 29 Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 30 Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, Who touched my clothes? 31 And his disciples said to him, You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, Who touched me? 32He looked all around to see who had done it. 33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease. 35While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader s house to say, Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further? 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, Do not fear, only believe. 37 He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 38 When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 When he had entered, he said to them, Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping. 40And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. 41 He took her by the hand and said to her, Talitha cum, which means, Little girl, get up! 42 And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. 43He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY Before You, Lord, We Bow (ELW 893) CREED 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. *Or, he descended into hell, another translation of this text in widespread use. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each petition of the prayer will end: Lord, in your mercy, 5 6

4 Please respond with: hear our prayer. [At ending: ] PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING OFFERTORY Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful (ELW p. 184) OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray. Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE (ELW p. 190) HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ELW p. 190) LORD S PRAYER (ELW p. 191) INVITATION TO COMMUNION Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. COMMUNION SONG (ELW p. 191) DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: Battle Hymn (ELW 890) What a Friend We Have in Jesus (ELW 742) SONG AFTER COMMUNION (ELW p. 191) PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. 7 BLESSING SENDING SONG O Beautiful for Spacious Skies: America the Beautiful (ELW 888) DISMISSAL Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be to God. Copyright 2018 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. 8 WELCOME TO THOSE VISITING If you are visiting, we re glad you chose to worship with us. Please sign our guestbook in the narthex. Times for services rotate monthly between East & West churches. JULY WORSHIP SCHEDULE WEST: has early service at 8:30 am EAST: has late service at 10:00 am JULY JOINT SERVICE will be at West: June 15, at 8:30 am, followed by fellowship and goodies after service THANK YOU TO THOSE SERVING US Altar Guild: Anyone interested may join Altar Guild July: Yvette Dulohery & Sharon Peterson August: Marilyn Carlson & Audrey Carlson TODAY S HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY: East Board of Education Meeting right after church service - anyone that would like to teach must attend this meeting. Offerings & Attendance (06/24) JOINT SERVICE at East with Zion Marker dedication: Attendance: 70. Current $1,643, Reimbursements $835, Education Aid $32, SG Window $10, and Non-Cash Donation $65. Next Week s Readings: July 8: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, and Mark 6:1-13.

5 HAPPENING TODAY & THIS WEEK 07/01 8:30 am West worship & communion 9:00 am East coffee hour (served by Sarah Circle) 10:00 am East worship & communion After church East Board of Education meeting Mon. 9:00-noon Pastor Paul at office Tue. 10:00 am NO quilting for East Wed OFFICE CLOSED-Independence Day! Thur Pastor Paul s day off-work Fri. 9:00-noon Pastor Paul at office 07/08 8:30 am West worship (Erdman s tapes due) 9:00 am East coffee hour (served by Quilter Group) 10:00 am East worship COMING UP AT EAST & WEST JULY >>> NO council meeting at either church in July <<<< July 10 (Tue.): 10:00 am East quilting/sack lunch July 15 (Sun.): JOINT WORSHIP at West at 8:30 am goodies and fellowship after church East supplies cookies to Season s Hospice 1:30 pm Pastor leads Field Crest worship (West-cookies) July 17 (Tue.): 10:00 am East Circle 4 meeting/quilting/sack lunch July 18 (Wed.): 10:00 am Pastor Paul leads worship: Summit-Byron July 19 (Thur.): Noon- DEADLINE to submit Aug. newsletter info July 19 (Thur.): Noon- DEADLINE to submit Aug. newsletter info July 22 (Sun.): Pulpit supply pastor (Pastor Paul on mission trip) West has communion July 23 (Mon.): (Pastor Paul /TLC class gone - mission trip) July 24 (Tue.): (Pastor Paul/TLC class gone- mission trip) 10:00 East quilting/sack lunch July 25 (Wed.): (Pastor Paul/TLC class gone- mission trip) July 26 (Thur.): (Pastor Paul/TLC class gone- mission trip) July 27 (Fri.): (Pastor Paul/TLC class gone- mission trip) July 28 (Sat.): (Pastor Paul/TLC class gone- mission trip) 9 July 29 (Sun.): Pulpit supply pastor (Pastor Paul/TLC - mission trip) July 30 (Mon.): Pastor Paul back in office 9:00 am noon July 31 (Tue.): 10 NEWESLETTER VOLUNTEER DAY (9:10-print, 9:30-fold, and 10:00-collate/tape) LIST OF LOCAL & SYNOD EVENTS **See bulletin boards for any posters about these events** July 13 & 14 (Fri. & Sat.) Hayfield Fire Dept. chicken fry & dance TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER East Prayers: Les Severson (son of Carol Severson), Bev Brandt, Vicki Lawrence, Maryann Schultz, Viola Olson, Steve Jensen, Julie Andreason, Kelly Anderson (friend of Peterson s daughter), Heidi Guenius (cousin of Becky Brakke), Sharon Boelter, Dale Boelter, Cecelia Miller (cousin of Yvette), Vern Exe (father of Pete), Kevin Kubly (friend of Yvette), Bill Fritts, David Distad, Patricia Lee, Sally Iverson, Roland Rivera, Carol Severson, and John Heydt (Pat Nelson s brother). West Prayers: Loretta Himle, Christine Krause (sister of Susie Thoe), Jocelyn Sanvick, Boyd Pew, Bill Tietje (brother of Carma Bjornson), Joanne Larsen (mother of Dan Larsen), Joann Tiegen, Gene Hyland, Robert Beaver, Danny Linbo, Veronica Riniker (mother of Donna Larsen), Philip Senjem, and Matt Miller (nephew of Carma Bjornson and Julie Boyum). CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION PASTOR Paul Thompson: (Please call before driving to the office.) Phone: pthomp821@gmail.com Office hours: Monday and Friday (9:00 am Noon OR by appointment) SECRETARY Gina Moser: (Please call before driving to the office.) Office: Cell: s: eastwest@kmtel.com AND certainty@kmtel.com Please send all s for Gina to both of her addresses. Office Hours: Tues. & Thursdays 10:00 am-noon OUR WEBSITES: eaststolaf.org OR weststolaf.org

6 OUR JANITORIAL SERVICE: Becky Wilbourne COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION: East St. Olaf President: Mike Senjem - Home: , Cell: Gary Kearns - Home: , Cell: Bryan DeCook - Cell: VISITS FOR OUR MEMBERS If you know of anyone who may like a call or visit from the pastor or another member, please contact an East deacon: Rhonda Leighty: , Sonya Mansfield: or Glenda Mueller: