Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Day of Pentecost June 4, :30 a.m.

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1 Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Day of Pentecost June 4, :30 a.m.

2 ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe) 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH (419) Pastor Eric L. Bodenstab Day of Pentecost Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM, Director of Faith Formation June 4, :30 a.m. Worship Today s festival derives its name from the Jewish festival of Pentecost, observed fifty days after Passover. On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Holy Spirit as the power of God among us that heals, forgives, inspires, and unites. In the reading from Acts, images of wind and fire describe the Spirit poured out on disciples of all nations. In John s gospel the risen Christ breathes the Spirit on his followers on Easter evening. In the one Spirit we are baptized into one body, and at the Lord s table the Spirit unites us for witness in the world. In worship today we welcome St. Mary's Parish Choir as they join our Senior Choir to enhance our worship as we seek to live into the ecumenical ideals that have come out of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue associated with the Reformation 500 celebrations. At the 8:00 service, we recognized individuals who have participated in the choral ministry of this congregation for significant periods of years. At the 10:30 service, we will welcome Erin and Althea Bodenstab, Mickenzie Criswell, Walter & Deborah Kaufmann into membership through baptism and affirmation of faith. ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING PRELUDE: Christ Be Our Light Bernedette Farrell St. Mary s Parish Choir (please stand, if able) 2

3 GATHERING SONG O God Beyond All Praising Robert Proulx/Robert Hobby Verse 1: Verse 2: Interlude: Verse 3: Congregation, Choir, Brass & Organ O God, beyond all praising, we worship you today And sing the love amazing that songs can not repay; For we can only wonder at every gift you send, At blessings without number and mercies without end: We lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word, We honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord. Choir only Brass & Organ Congregation, Choir, Brass & Organ Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring, That we who know your favor may serve you as our King; And whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, We ll triumph through our sorrows and rise to praise you still: To marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, And make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise. 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. 3

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5 CANTICLE OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (please be seated) 5

6 WORD FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-21 page 992 in the pew Bible Pentecost was a Jewish harvest festival that marked the fiftieth day after Passover. Luke portrays the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the disciples before the gathered and astonished people assembled in Jerusalem for the festival. Filled with the Spirit, the disciples were able to witness to the power of Christ s resurrection. The reading concludes; The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune Ralph Vaughn Williams Introduction: Verse 1: Verse 2: Verse 3: Verse 4: Interlude: Verse 5: Organ and Trumpets Choir, Congregation, Organ, and Trumpets All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, Come ye before him, and rejoice. Choir, Congregation, and Organ The Lord, ye know, is God indeed, Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. Choir only and Trumpet descant Choir only Organ and Trumpets Choir, Congregation, Organ and Trumpets To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heaven and earth adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. 6

7 SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 page 1046 in the pew Bible Paul is helping the Corinthians understand the relationship between our God-given unity and Spiritcreated diversity. The Spirit creates the unity of faith and gives all Christians diverse gifts for the common benefit of all. We need one another s diverse spiritual gifts, because the same Spirit has given them to each person for the common good. The reading concludes; The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (please stand, if able for the Gospel) GOSPEL ACCLAIMATION Veni Sancte Spiritus/Holy Spirit, Come to Us The assembly stands to welcome the gospel. The congregation and choir sing these measures repeatedly while the cantor sings verses. Feel free to sing in either English or Latin, or even to switch between them. The Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: John 20:19-23 page 989 in the pew Bible The risen Jesus appears to his disciples, offering them a benediction, a commission, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. The reading concludes; This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. (please be seated) SERMON Silence for reflection follows the sermon. The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song. 7

8 HYMN OF THE DAY: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus arr. by Robert Hobby Combined Choirs, Congregation, Organ, & Brass Introduction: Brass & Organ Verse 1: Congregation, Unison Choir, Brass, & Organ Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the scepter, His the throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone. Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood: Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by his blood. Verse 2: Congregation, Choir, Brass & Organ Alleluia! Not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us; faith believes, nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o er, Shall our hearts forget his promise: I am with you evermore? Verse 3: Interlude: Choir & Organ Brass & Organ Verse 4: Congregation, Choir, Brass & Organ Alleluia! King eternal, you the Lord of lords we own; Alleluia! Born of Mary, earth your footstool, heav n your throne. You within the veil have entered, robed in flesh, our great high priest; Here on earth both priest and victim in the Eucharistic feast. HOLY BAPTISM AND RECEPTION OF MEMBERS BY AFFIRMATION OF FAITH PRESENTATION Candidates for baptism, sponsors, and parents gather with the ministers at the font. Those making affirmation also gather with the ministers at the font. The assembly is seated. The presiding minister may address the assembly in these or similar words: In baptism our gracious heavenly Father frees us from sin and death by joining us to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are born children of a fallen humanity; by water and the Holy Spirit we are reborn children of God and made members of the church, the body of Christ. Living with Christ and in the communion of saints, we grow in faith, love, and obedience to the will of God. Sponsors for each candidate, in turn, present the candidates: 8

9 I present Althea Grace Bodenstab for baptism. The presiding minister addresses parents or others who bring for baptism children who are not able to answer for themselves: Called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have your child baptized into Christ? Response: I do. As you bring your child to receive the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities: to live with her among God's faithful people, bring her to the word of God and the holy supper, teach her the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, place in her hands the holy scriptures, and nurture her in faith and prayer, so that your child may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace. Do you promise to help your child grow in the Christian faith and life? Response: I do. The presiding minister addresses sponsors: Sponsors, do you promise to nurture this person in the Christian faith as you are empowered by God's Spirit, and to help them live in the covenant of baptism and in communion with the church? Response: I do. The presiding minister addresses the assembly: People of God, do you promise to support Althea and pray for her in her new life in Christ? We do. Dear friends, we give thanks for the gift of baptism and for these people, one with us in the body of Christ, who are making public affirmation of their baptism. Those making affirmation are presented by a sponsor or another representative of the congregation: I present Erin Bodenstab, Mickenzie Criswell, Deborah Kaufman & Walter Kaufmann who desire to make public affirmation of their baptism. The presiding minister may continue with prayer. Let us pray. Merciful God, we thank you for these sisters and brothers, whom you have made your own by water and the Word in baptism. You have called them to yourself, enlightened them with the gifts of your Spirit, and nourished them in the community of faith. Uphold your servants in the gifts and promises of baptism, and unite the hearts of all whom you have brought to new birth. We ask this in the name of Christ. 9

10 The assembly stands. PROFESSION OF FAITH The presiding minister addresses candidates for baptism as well as the parents and sponsors of young children. The assembly may join in the responses. I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God? Response: I renounce them. Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God? Response: I renounce them. Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God? Response: I renounce them. The presiding minister addresses the candidates and the assembly. Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 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. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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. AFFIRMATION The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of baptism. You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism: to live among God s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the Lord s supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth? Each person responds: I do, and I ask God to help and guide me. The minister addresses the assembly. 10

11 People of God, do you promise to support these sisters and brothers and pray for them in their life in Christ? We do, and we ask God to help and guide us. Those making affirmation may kneel. The presiding minister prays for God s blessing. Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give us new birth, cleanse us from sin, and raise us to eternal life. The blessing may be repeated for each person. The minister may lay both hands on the head of the person and say: Stir up in name the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever. Those making public affirmation stand and face the assembly. A representative of the congregation addresses the assembly. Let us rejoice with these sisters and brothers in Christ. We rejoice with you in the life of baptism. Together we will give thanks and praise to God and proclaim the good news to all the world. THANKSGIVING AT THE FONT Water may be poured into the font before or during the thanksgiving. At the font, the presiding minister begins the thanksgiving: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family, and through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By the baptism of Jesus' death and resurrection you set us free from the power of sin and death and raise us up to live in you. Pour out your Holy Spirit, the power of your living Word, that those who are washed in the waters of baptism may be given new life. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. 11

12 The assembly may be seated. BAPTISM Althea Grace Bodenstab, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Sing through twice) The presiding minister continues: Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life. Sustain Althea with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever. The presiding minister marks the sign of the cross on the forehead of each of the baptized. Oil prepared for this purpose may be used. As the sign of the cross is made, the minister says: Althea, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. 12

13 WELCOME A lighted candle may be given to each of the newly baptized (to a sponsor of a young child) as a representative of the congregation says: Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. The ministers and the baptismal group face the assembly. A representative of the congregation leads the assembly in the welcome. Let us welcome the newly baptized. We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Rejoicing in the risen life of Christ, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need. Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace, and may say, Peace be with you, or similar words. Afterward, the assembly is seated. OFFERING MUSIC: God Be In My Head John Rutter St. Mary's Parish Choir The assembly stands. 13

14 OFFERING HYMN: Spirit of Gentleness OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray. Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. 14

15 GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE PREFACE SANCTUS THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE Blessed are you, O God of the universe as we proclaim the mystery of faith: 15

16 O God of resurrection and new life: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these gifts of bread and wine. Bless this feast. Grace our table with your presence. Come, Holy Spirit. Reveal yourself to us in the breaking of the bread. Raise us up as the body of Christ for the world. Breathe new life into us. Send us forth, burning with justice, peace, and love. Come, Holy Spirit. With your holy ones of all times and places, with the earth and all its creatures, with sun and moon and stars, we praise you, O God, blessed and holy Trinity, now and forever. LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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 The assembly is seated. COMMUNION Communion will be distributed continuously at the head of the center aisle. Gluten-free bread and grape juice are available upon request. LAMB OF GOD 16

17 DISTRIBUTION MUSIC: Fairest Lord Jesus arr. by Mark Hayes Zion Lutheran Church Senior Choir DISTRIBUTION MUSIC: For the Beauty of the Earth John Rutter Combined Choirs The assembly stands. SONG AFTER COMMUNION: Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling 17

18 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. SENDING BLESSING The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The God of all grace bless you now and forever. SENDING SONG: Crown Him With Many Crowns Walter L. Peltz Introduction: Organ & Trumpets Verse 1: Verse 2: Congregation, Trumpets, Organ Crown Him with Many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne; Hark, how the heav nly anthem drowns all music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for Thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King through all Eternity. Congregation & Organ Crown Him the Virgin s Son, the God incarnate born, Whose arms those crimson trophies won which now His brow adorn; Fruit of the mystic rose, and of that rose the stem; The root whence mercy ever flows, the Babe of Bethlehem. Verse 3: Verse 4: Choir Congregation & Choir (Descant) Crown Him the Lord of Life, who triumphed o er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife for those He came to save. His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high, Who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. 18

19 Verse 5: Congregation, Choir, Trumpets, Organ Crown Him the Lord of Heaven, enthroned in world s above, Crown Him the King to whom is given the wondrous name of Love. Crown Him with many crowns as thrones before him fall; Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, for He is King of all! DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Praeludium in C-Dur J.S. Bach Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress LiturgiesAnnual 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. Reprinted from Psalter for Worship, copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress. From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Eric L. Bodenstab Assisting Minister: Carolyn Steinfeldt Preacher: Rev. Sarah Taylor Organist: Ron Borchardt Senior Choir Director: Ron Albert Acolyte: Sydney Stacklin Crucifer: Olivia Stacklin Lector: Linda Reichenbach Children s Message: Carolyn Steinfeldt Prayers of the People: Doris Suman Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt Communion Assistants: Dan Willey & George Clements Sound Board: John Nejedly Ushers: Karen Slater, William & Joyce Dahnke, and Al & Juanita Mitchell Greeters: Earl & Bea Rosen Gathering Hosts: Marc & Brenda Henrichsen Altar Guild: Hope Bailey Guest Musicians Organist: Tim Claughbaugh, Sr. St. Mary Parish Choir under the direction of Jeff Lindquist Trumpets: Jim Benshoff & Ed Adams Trombones: Adam Reardon & Jeff Skaggs 19

20 Zion welcomes into the family of faith through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Althea Grace Bodenstab, daugther of Eric and Erin (Taylor) Bodenstab. Althea s baptismal sponsors (godparents) are The Rev. Sarah Taylor and Ashley Minnick. Attendance/Offering May 27 th & 28 th (263) General Fund Offering received $4, Midweek General Fund Offering received $ Weekly budgeted amount $7, Total General Fund amount received $5, Care & Share Volunteers - Friday, June 9, 2017 Tom and Nancy Kinsel and Ron & Carol Albert Care & Share is always in need of various food items but has asked that Zion members bring in CATSUP, MUSTARD and SALAD DRESSING. In addition they are always in need of baby food, diapers and plastic bags. Adult Forum (Sunday School 9:15 a.m. in the Stellhorn Library) Topics: June 4 th - A Study of Ephesians: The Gift of God s Grace, Study #7: Live in Community June 11 th A Study of Ephesians: The Gift of God s Grace, Study #8: Live Strong Location Change Common Lectionary Text Study: Pastor Eric and Pastor Katie Suggitt invite anyone who is interested to join them on this Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. here at Zion in room 204 as they look at the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the coming Sunday. No preparation necessary, bring your Bible and a way to take notes. Check the bulletin weekly for changes in location. Prayer List: Copies of the prayer list are available at the table in the back of the sanctuary under the Mary and Martha window. If you wish to pick up a copy of the prayer list, it will include the full names. 20

21 The Zion family would like to congratulate all of our graduates from High School and College! As you begin the next phase of your journey, we want to lift you in prayer and share these words with you: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (NRSV) Graduating from High School : Mackenzie Butler, William Martin Steuk, Erica Henrichsen, Madeline Armstrong, Gwyn Bishop, Brayden Clark, Jarret Owens, Gabrielle Mominee, Danielle Schoewe, Micaela Wojnar, and Luke Zahniser. Graduating from College: Lindsay Butler is graduating from Tusculum College with a degree in Sports Medicine. She will be continuing her education toward her Master s degree. Carly Zahniser is graduating from Eckerd College with a major in Environmental Studies. She will be going on to graduate studies. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 24-July 28 9:00 a.m. to noon Ages 3 through 5 th grade Volunteer opportunities for everyone else! Watch the bulletin for more information. SCAASP 6 th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY Saturday AUGUST 5, to 3 p.m. at the Sandusky Bay Pavillion (the old Surf s Up). This is such a fun day and we expect over 600 in attendance and EACH STUDENT gets a filled book bag. We are beginning to collect school supplies in the gathering room (glue sticks, scissors, spiral notebooks, and yellow pencils. Church Picnic - Join us on Sunday, August 20 th, from 12:30 to 4:00 at Shoreline Park for a great time of fun and fellowship. Bring your tableware and a covered dish to share. Beverages will be provided. 21

22 Zion Lutheran Church Senior Choir Dedicated Service As of June John Mears 58 Rhonda Pollack 52 Judy Mears Carla Mitchell 48 Hope Bailey 46 Joan Mears 41 Ken Fultz Laura Pearson 39 Susan VanBarg 38 Kay Eash 37 Jim Johnson Nancy Kinsel 35 Carol Albert Laurie Mears 32 Sylvia Gembka 27 Ron Albert 26 Phyllis Tucker 24 Gisela Ohly 22 Jean Bossetti Cheryl Pfefferle 21 Karen Dehn 19 Martha Thompson 16 Michael Bailey Linda Kerst 14 Marjorie Burton Carolyn Steinfeldt 13 Pat Cassidy Jim Lipp 12 Annette Gallagher Carol Steuk 11 Sheree Miller 10 Ron Borchardt 9 Carol Grubb 6 Walt Sanders Jean Wieber 5 Suella Davis Phyllis Lipp 3 Annette Johnson 2 Judy Burrows Jeff Harris Wendy Schonhardt Carole Crouch 1 Savannah Castello Sarah Mears Roger Newton Barb Newton 22

23 St. Mary s Parish Choir Jeffrey L. Lindquist, Director Timothy L. Claubaugh, Sr., Organist / Music Director SOPRANO: Julie Castello Kathy Erney Rachel Gibson Mary Lou Golatka Pamela Hartung-Kellem Glenda Lindquist Susan Morrow Marsha Mulvin Cheri Schlett ALTO: Anita Claubaugh Paulette Grahl Ruth Guendelsberger Barb Harkness Allyson Lindquist Judy Lippus Christine May Kay Proy Peggy Ramhoff Karen Rogers TENOR: Phil Hohler John May Aaron Kromer Bob Raymond BASS: Bill Armbrecht Ron Blake Rick Ellis Gary Guendelsberger Tom Sample Dan Shepherd Glen Verhoff 23

24 It s easy to join our mailing list! Just send your address by text message. Text ZIONLUTHERAN to to get started. (message and data rates may apply.) This week in Ministry: Sunday June 4 Cantate Sunday 8:00 a.m. Worship - Baptism 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum Library The Gift of God s Grace Study #7 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Lutheran Catholic Dialogue at Zion Monday, June 5 4:30 p.m. Concert Association 204 6:30 p.m. Quilters Basement 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - Basement Tuesday, June 6 9:00 a.m. Quilters Basement 1:00 p.m. Lectionary Text Study - Zion room 204 4:00 p.m. Faith Formation - Library Wednesday, June 7 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study Library 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Circle of Friends 4404 Woodridge Dr 6:00 p.m. Agape Library 7:00 p.m. Vacationland Band Basement Thursday, June 8 9:30 a.m. Priscilla 105 Cedar Brook, Sandusky (Lila Bertsch s home) Lori Harris on Vacation Friday, June 9 Lori Harris on Vacation Saturday, June 10 6:00 p. m. Worship Save the Date Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the 10:30 worship service help us celebrate Pastor Ralph s 55 th Ordination Anniversary. Cake/punch reception to follow. Contributions for a common gift appreciated (made out to Zion) and can be placed in the offering plate (mark the envelope Pastor Ralph In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing as well. Holy Communion is offered at all services. Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM. Join us for Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. in the basement. Adult Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in the Stellhorn Library or Adult Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. in Room 205. If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call Pastor Eric or the church office at