CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH LOST. FOUND. FORMED. FOR SERVICE.

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1 CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH LOST. FOUND. FORMED. FOR SERVICE. 1 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 8, :00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! -Psalm 98:1a AS WE GATHER (prepared by Jim Gann) Does it seem to you that calamity seems to always be all around us? War and rumor of war appears on the front page practically every day. Terrible storms, floods and volcanos are talked about on the news every day too. Does that mean that God has turned His back on us? No! Paul s message to the Corinthians about the power of Christ gives us contentment we can embrace. After all, we are a people holy to the Lord, our God. And as Paul also wrote, our Lord s grace is sufficient for us. God blesses us with forgiveness of sins, salvation and eternal life. Calamity has been happening ever since sin came into the world. But, none of these things will separate us from the Love of Christ. Thanks be to God! CALL TO WORSHIP and PASSING OF THE PEACE (Please stand) RINGING OF THE BELLS OPENING HYMN #728 How Firm a Foundation

2 + DIVINE SERVICE SETTING FOUR + 2 INVOCATION, CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION Pastor: In the name of the Father and the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord. People: who made heaven and earth. Pastor: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? People: But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. Pastor: Since we are gathered to hear God s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. People: Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. (Please remain standing)

3 KYRIE 3 HYMN OF PRAISE Gloria in Excelsis COLLECT OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray together.

4 ALL: O God, Your almighty power is made known chiefly in showing mercy. Grant us the fullness of Your grace, that we may be called to repentance and made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Please be seated) 4 OLD TESTAMENT READING Ezekiel 2:1 5 (Ezekiel is sent to Israel, a nation of rebels, with God s Word.) Reader: The Old Testament reading is from Ezekiel, chapter two. (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 12:1 10 (We rejoice in our weaknesses because they showcase the power, mercy, and grace of Christ.) Reader: Epistle reading is from 2 Corinthians, chapter twelve. (After the reading ) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! (Please stand for the Alleluia Verse and the reading of the Gospel Lesson)

5 ALLELUIA VERSE 5 HOLY GOSPEL Mark 6:1 13 (Jesus is rejected in His hometown but sends out the twelve disciples to proclaim repentance, cast out demons, and heal the sick.) Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the sixth chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord. (The Gospel is read. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ NICENE CREED All: We 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

6 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 sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And we 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 we believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, we acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. (Please be seated) We invite the children to come forward as we sing: LSB # 965 God bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand Through storm and night. When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave. Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. So shall our prayers arise To God above the skies; On Him we wait. Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye, To Thee aloud we cry: God save the state! CHILDREN S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN #839 O Christ, Our True and Only Light 6

7 SERMON Title: 7 TITHES, PLEDGES, AND OFFERINGS [Please take a moment and sign the attendance book at the end of the pew] (Please stand for the Prayers) PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. For children and infants, that they be raised by faithful parents and guardians, and grow in strength and in knowledge of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Pastor: For those in power, especially elected officials, that they would treat those under their power with justice and compassion, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Pastor: For the elderly and homebound, that God would strengthen them through His Word and Sacraments, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Pastor: For the leaders of this congregation, that God would send His guidance and wisdom for the benefit of this congregation and community, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Pastor: For those who mourn the death of loved ones, [especially...], that they find hope in the resurrection and return of Christ, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy.

8 Pastor: For those who celebrate special occasions and answered prayers, [especially...], that their joy be a witness to the goodness of God, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Pastor: For those who are sick and recovering, [especially...], that they rely on the all-sufficient grace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Pastor: People: Amen. Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your power, mercy, and grace. 8 + SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT + (Hymnal, p. 208) PREFACE Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. PROPER PREFACE Pastor: It is truly good, right, and salutary, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, Holy Father, almighty everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who on this day overcame death and the grave and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of 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 singing

9 SANCTUS 9 THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: 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, and when He had given thanks, He 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 for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20

10 LORD'S PRAYER Pastor: Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: 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. PAX DOMINI Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: Amen. 10 AGNUS DEI (Please be seated for the Distribution)

11 Visitors, please review our Communion announcement found on the inside back cover of this bulletin DISTRIBUTION HYMNS #770 What a Friend We Have in Jesus #632 O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee #566 By Grace I m Saved 11 (At the conclusion of the Distribution, we stand and sing: NUNC DIMITTIS

12 12 POST COMMUNION PRAYER Pastor: Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. THE BENEDICTION Pastor: Let us bless the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Pastor: The LORD bless you and keep you, The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The LORD look upon you with favor and give you peace. People: Amen. CLOSING HYMN #576 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less ANNOUNCEMENTS (p.15-16)

13 VERSE OF THE WEEK But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Corinthians 12:9) MISSION HYMN (sung together) Lift high the Cross, the Love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. POSTLUDE 13 IN THE SERVICE OF THE LORD TODAY: Officiant Organist Assisting Ministers Usher Acolyte, 8:00 Acolyte, 11:00 Lector, 8:00 Lector, 11:00 Greeters, 8:00 Greeters, 11:00 Nursery Rev. Mark Moretz Cindy Golem Mr. Frank Waldron, TBD Mr. Jim Gann, Mr. Fred Tichnell Ed Asper/Chip Brown Erin Davidson Adam Brown Roland Foster Hugh McSweyn Mr. & Mrs. Les Braun Cheryl Dawson Lucy Norkyke Altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Jim & Janice in honor of Rev. Jaim E. Gann s birthday on 7/3.

14 ANNOUNCEMENTS [Please check the newsletter for additional announcements] addresses: Church: Open Arms: 14 IMPORTANT!! "The last few months, giving to the Loving the Lost Campaign has been declining, and we are falling further behind on our pledge commitment as a congregation. Some of this is due to members moving on, but we have offset that to some extent with income from people that hadn't pledged. - Our original initial gifts and pledges amounted to approximately $506,000. Through the middle of April, total receipts including from non-pledge sources, was approximately $60,000 below the original pledge amount. In addition, we still have $43,000 remaining on our Outreach Center loan. It would be nice to be able to complete the payments on the loan prior to our new Pastor's installation. - Please prayerfully consider where you stand with your commitment." Mission of the Month for July is Orphan Grain Train. More info to come. New Sunday Morning Coffee/Fellowship Times - The Fellowship committee has worked out a schedule for providing coffee and fellowship which we hope will accommodate the folks from all three services: On the FIRST Sunday of each month coffee and pastries will be 9:00 9:30 in the fellowship hall. On the THIRD Sunday it will be set up after the 11:00 service. We will see how this schedule works and adjust it as needed.

15 15 Mailboxes: A continued warm welcome to all of our regular visitors! Concordia serves four states and provides three Worship Services every Sunday in addition to other Ministries and activities. Communication is a challenge! There are enough mailboxes for everyone who desires a mailbox to have one. It is our most used form of giving and receiving communication. and Facebook are also used to help inform everyone of activities and events. Please contact Rosella Rogers or Jean Tichnell if you don t have a mailbox or if you would prefer your mailbox to be located in the Outreach Center instead of the Narthex. Thank you. ChurchTrac: If there is a change in any of your personal information especially phone number or address please contact Jean or jeantich@comcast so the info can be changed in ChurchTrac. Thank you! Prayer Shawl Ministry Request forms to have a prayer shawl made for you or a loved one are on the bulletin board to the left of the mailboxes. Please complete the form and put it in Jane O Farrell s mailbox. If anyone would like to share their talent of knitting or crocheting for this ministry please contact one of the members: Jane O Farrell, Stephanie Gore, Cheryl Dawson. Group meets the 2 nd Wednesday of every month. Church Library News: The Church library has a link on Concordia's Church Website (Our Library) and now under that link has the main library catalogue divided under four headings; PreK-Kindergarten, Children/Youth, Adult Fiction and Adult Non Fiction. FOOD FOR THE POOR LUTHERAN COALITION: Don t forget! We continue to collect funds to help serve the poorest of the poor. $2 per week from all our member families would mean $10,00 to help alleviate their tremendous suffering.

16 Worship with us! Sunday in the Sanctuary: Traditional (Liturgical) Service, 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday in the Outreach Center Praise Service, 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion celebrated at all Sunday Services 16 Sunday School meets in the Education Wing, 9:30 a.m. Together With Jesus: Parents, two s & three s Noah s Ark (Chip Brown) Early Childhood Ages Jacobs Ladder or Lion s Den (Bernie Davidson) Elementary Grades 2-5 Promised Land (Becky Brown) Middle School Grades 6-8 Luther Room (Sylvia Shives, Bob Keane) High School, Young Adults Pastor s Office (Teacher TBD) Adult Bible Study, 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall (Pastor William Pekari) Open Arms Preschool Registration required for 2, 3, or 4 day AM program Contact Karla Baker: (cell: )