Persistent Prayer. 22 nd Sunday after Pentecost

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1 Persistent Prayer 22 nd Sunday after Pentecost October 15 & 16, 2016

2 Ebenezer Lutheran Church Port Hudson The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 9100 Highway YY Leslie, Missouri Parsonage Church Rev. William F. Zastrow, Pastor Mary Sprick, Secretary ebenezerlutheranchurch.wordpress.com AS WE GATHER: Jacob wrestled with God; Paul urged Timothy to be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry (2 Timothy 4:5), and Jesus speaks of the widow who kept on petitioning the unjust judge for justice. These examples from the Scriptures all point to one thing: persistence keeping-on-keeping-on even in the face of obstacles, difficulties, and suffering. However, Jesus reminds us of two important truths: heroism and willpower accomplish nothing of value under the reign of God, and the God we persist in petitioning is no unjust and uncaring judge, but rather our gracious, loving Father who always delights to hear and answer the prayers of His people! PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP: O Lord, almighty and everlasting God, You have commanded us to pray and have promised to hear us. Mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may direct and govern our hearts in all things that we may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of Your name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. THE DIVINE SERVICE DIVINE SERVICE I, page 136 HYMNS: 516, 433, 241, 246, 240, 247 2

3 OUR MISSION AND MINISTRY We welcome our members and guests who are here with us today. May the Lord refresh you with peace and love during our worship service on this Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Please join us here at Ebenezer again soon! Please sign the guest register near the front entrance with your name, address and Church affiliation. Hurricane Matthew: LCMS disaster responders continue to assess the capacity to provide additional aid for hurricanebattered Haiti while also determining the overall impact of Hurricane Matthew, as it makes its way up the U.S. southeastern coastline. Thanks to compassionate people in the LCMS who respond generously in the wake of disasters, and using funds already on hand for disaster response work, two aircraft were chartered to airdrop some 60,000 packaged meals and supplies to the people in the hardest-hit areas of Haiti. On Oct. 6, LCMS leaders approved a $10,000 grant to Ministry in Mission, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization (RSO) coordinating this vital airdrop. Another 60,000 meals were provided for by other partner organizations. We are looking to work through area RSOs most capable of facilitating additional aid to Haiti victims in the form of providing food and clean water, Lutheran spiritual care and also tin roofs for some 280,000 victims whose homes were ravaged by fierce winds, said LCMS Disaster Response Director Rev. Ross Johnson. Please see bulletin Insert to see how you can help in this time of great need. Please read more at LCMS.org 3

4 A Note of Appreciation We have received a very nice Thank You note from Grace s Place Crisis Nursery in Washington, Mo. A speaker from Grace s Place was with the ladies from our congregation at Ponderosa Steakhouse in Washington at our Ladies Day Out on September 16 th. Thank You For Your Support Your donation directly impacted the lives of children right here in our community because real problems exist right here, right now. We want to update you on all the good you are helping us do because you are *Kind of a Big Deal* here at Grace s Place. Our Ladies Aid gave a donation of $ to Grace s Place. More interesting information about Grace s Place will be in our November Newsletter. Our Pork Sausage Dinner/Supper will be NEXT SUNDAY, October 23 rd!!! Serving from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Please keep these dates in mind as the committee would certainly appreciate your help!! Thursday, October 20 th, we will set up for the Supper after 5:00 PM. Saturday, October 22 nd, we will peel potatoes after 8:00 AM. Monday, October 24 th, we will finish cleanup after 9:00 AM. Please check the shelves in our Church kitchen to see if any of the dishes or pans that are there, belong to you. We will need the space for our bread and pies for the Sausage Supper. Our Quarterly Voters Meeting will be held tomorrow evening (Monday, October 17 th ). Please come to this important meeting of our congregation! 4

5 We have received this very important request from Mercy Hospice Mercy Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to offer support and comfort to patients and families in our community. Volunteers are matched with opportunities to serve according to their schedules, skills, comfort levels and geographic area. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, emotional support, Alzheimer s program, life review videos, bereavement support, Mercy Companions, administrative assistance, etc. The next free three week training will be Tuesdays, October 18, 25, and November 1, from 1:00 5:00 PM. For more information, please contact Stephanie Marquart, Volunteer Coordinator at or stephanie.marquart@mercy.net. Stephanie is also available to answer any questions or to speak about Mercy Hospice services. Invitation The LWML Evening Circle of St. John Lutheran Church at Drake, would like to invite you to the 10 th Annual Lutherfest celebration on October 30 th. Games will be played from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A Special Church Service will be held with Holy Communion at 4:00 PM. The LWML will provide pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, sauerkraut, hot dogs, applesauce, bread, and Root Beer. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share. RSVP would be appreciated by calling or St. John Lutheran Church, 2840 Charlotte Church Road, Owensville, Mo. Please see the poster on the bulletin board at the back of Church for more information. Don t forget about the Cub Scout Pack 814 and Ebenezer Lutheran Church invitation to Trunk or Treat, October 29 th 6:00 8:00 PM. This event will be on our Church s east parking lot (near the cemetery). If you would like to host a trunk or game, please contact us at or newhavencubs@gmail.com 5

6 Those Serving Today Organist Saturday Organist Sunday Head Usher Saturday Head Usher Sunday Altar Guild Acolytes Bell Ringer Jenny Huellinghoff Ruth Marschel Tracey Bade Marvin Kassebaum Marilyn Bade and Bonnie Gardner 7 th Grade Confirmation Class Tyler Kasmann Offerings and Attendance Weekly Contributions $ Plate Sunday School Mission Offering $1, Attendance: Saturday Worship 15 Sunday Worship 43 Sunday School Attendance: Children 6 Adults 20 Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday This Week at Ebenezer Voters Meeting 7:30 PM Bowman/Reed Wedding Rehearsal 6:00 PM Confirmation 6:30 PM Sausage Supper Set Up After 5:00 PM Bowman/Reed Wedding 4:00 PM Worship 5:00 PM 6