Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church

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1 Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church June 28, 2015 Ordinary Time Lectionary 13 9:30 Worship Service 1

2 June 18, 2015 It has been a long season of disquiet in our country. From Ferguson to Baltimore, simmering racial tensions have boiled over into violence. But this the fatal shooting of nine African Americans in a church is a stark, raw manifestation of the sin that is racism. The church was desecrated. The people of that congregation were desecrated. The aspiration voiced in the Pledge of Allegiance that we are one nation under God was desecrated. Mother Emanuel AME s pastor, the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, was a graduate of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, as was the Rev. Daniel Simmons, associate pastor at Mother Emanuel. The suspected shooter is a member of an ELCA congregation. All of a sudden and for all of us, this is an intensely personal tragedy. One of our own is alleged to have shot and killed two who adopted us as their own. We might say that this was an isolated act by a deeply disturbed man. But we know that is not the whole truth. It is not an isolated event. And even if the shooter was unstable, the framework upon which he built his vision of race is not. Racism is a fact in American culture. Denial and avoidance of this fact are deadly. The Rev. Mr. Pinckney leaves a wife and children. The other eight victims leave grieving families. The family of the suspected killer and two congregations are broken. When will this end? The nine dead in Charleston are not the first innocent victims killed by violence. Our only hope rests in the innocent One, who was violently executed on Good Friday. Emmanuel, God with us, carried our grief and sorrow the grief and sorrow of Mother Emanuel AME church and he was wounded for our transgressions the deadly sin of racism. I urge all of us to spend a day in repentance and mourning. And then we need to get to work. Each of us and all of us need to examine ourselves, our church and our communities. We need to be honest about the reality of racism within us and around us. We need to talk and we need to listen, but we also need to act. No stereotype or racial slur is justified. Speak out against inequity. Look with newly opened eyes at the many subtle and overt ways that we and our communities see people of color as being of less worth. Above all pray for insight, for forgiveness, for courage. Kyrie Eleison. The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2

3 Sunday, June 28, 2015 Ordinary Time Lectionary 12 Setting Ten 9:30 AM (ELW) 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. Welcome! Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise (Psalm 145:3, NIV). We gather to praise our God and Savior. Welcome! Visitors, welcome to Macedonia. Please talk to one of today s ushers if you have any questions or need help. We would like to make your worship with us more accessible and meaningful. The worship service is from the cranberry colored hymnal. Page numbers refer to the front of the hymnal. Hymns are numbered in the back two-thirds of the hymnal beginning with all 150 psalms. For your convenience, our ushers can assist you with Hearing Amplification Headsets. Youth Activity Bags are also available in the back of the Luther Hall. Your child will find age appropriate books, crayons and other assorted items within the bag. After worship, please leave the bags at church so that others can enjoy and use each week. Our Nursery is located in the Educational Building and opens around 9:15AM. Staffed by one adult and one teen, your child will enjoy books, toys, games and playmates. If you need directions, please ask one of the ushers. Holy Communion Believing in the real presence of Christ, and by the invitation of the Lord, all are welcome to the table to celebrate Holy Communion. This sacrament, a tangible sign of God's grace, love, and forgiveness, in and through bread and wine, was instituted by Jesus on the night before his death. When it is time for Communion, please come forward at the ushers' invitation. Let those serving the bread know if you, or your children, would like a blessing in lieu of communion as you come forward. Reception of Communion via one kind (consuming only bread or only wine) is as valid of reception of the sacrament as consuming both bread and wine. The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God. Please remember in your prayers: Dr. Bob James, *Ron Mills, Janice Fitch, *Betty Sigmon, Pastor Gary Weant, *Alex Peter, Jim Grahl, Jan Davis, *Greg Myers, Grace Ray, Ellen Merrill, Herb Voelkert, *Tom DeLoache, *Bob Hentze, Ethel Tomes, George Keck, Helen Keck, Rick Dodson, *Tom Macklin, *Buster Goodman, Grady Howard, *Roger Meisenbach, Rick Barry, Gladys Spencer, *Lettie Carlson, *Lisa Thigpen, *Buster Goodman, Dawn Savkovic, *Charles DeBoard, Trudy Groff Mary Hillhouse, and the family of Wilmer Hillhouse. 3

4 VOLUNTARY Stand GATHERING Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen. PRAYER OF PREPARATION CONFESSION God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. For self-centered living, and for failing to walk with humility and gentleness: For longing to have what is not ours, and for hearts that are not at rest with ourselves: For misuse of human relationships, and for unwillingness to see the image of God in others: For jealousies that divide families and nations, and for rivalries that create strife and warfare: For reluctance in sharing the gifts of God, and for carelessness with the fruits of creation: For hurtful words that condemn, and for angry deeds that harm: For idleness in witnessing to Jesus Christ, and for squandering the gifts of love and grace: FORGIVENESS In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for Christ s sake God forgives us all our sins. Through the Holy Spirit God cleanses us and gives us the power to proclaim the mighty acts of the one who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. 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. Amen. GATHERING HYMN 247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace OSOSŎ 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. 4

5 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. Amen. ANTHEM Kyrie John Leavitt Family Choir FIRST READING Lamentations 3:22 33 Pew Bible, page 937, OT A reading from Lamentations, chapter three. THE READING BEGINS Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. PSALM 30 Cantor intones the first half of each verse. Congregation responds with the second half of each verse. will exalt you, O LORD, because you have lift- ed me up and have not let my enemies triumph over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried out to you, and you restored me to health. 3 You brought me up, O LORD, from the dead; you restored my life as I was going down to the grave. 4 Sing praise to the LORD, all you faithful; give thanks in ho- ly remembrance. 5 God's wrath is short; God's favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping spends the night, but joy comes in the morning. 6 While I felt se- cure, I said, "I shall never be disturbed. 7 You, LORD, with your favor, made me as strong as the mountains." Then you hid your face, and I was filled with fear. 8 I cried to you, O LORD; I pleaded with my Lord, saying, 9 "What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you or de- clare your faithfulness? 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mer- cy upon me; O LORD, be my helper." 11 You have turned my wailing into dancing; you have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. 12 Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever. 1 I 5

6 SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 8:7 15 Pew Bible, page 223, NT A reading from 2 Corinthians chapter eight. THE READING BEGINS Stand Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW page 129 GOSPEL Mark 5:21 43 Pew Bible, page 48 NT The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the fifth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. THE READING BEGINS The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Pastor Adam Miller-Stubbendick HYMN OF THE DAY 733 Great is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS APOSTLES CREED ELW page 105 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION SHARING OF THE 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. 6 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OFFERTORY MUSIC OFFERTORY HYMN LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia!! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts; Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts; Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! OFFERTORY PRAYER God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen. GREAT THANKSGIVING ELW page 206 SANCTUS ELW page 207 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER VIII ELW page 67 THE LORD'S PRAYER ELW page 208 LAMB OF GOD ELW page 208 COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMNS 699 In Deepest Night DEEP BLUE 790 Day by Day BLOTT EN DAG POST COMMUNION BLESSING POST COMMUNION PRAYER Wise and generous God, we thank you that at this holy table you have fed us again with the food of everlasting life. Send us with your blessing to seek the good of our neighbor and call others to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. BENEDICTION SENDING HYMN 453 Baptized and Set Free BAPTIZED AND SET FREE DISMISSAL Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ loved us. Thanks be to God. CLOSING VOLUNTARY 7

8 SCHEDULED THIS WEEK June 28, 2015 July 5, 2015 Sunday (6/28) 9:30 Worship/Communion 11:00 National Youth Gathering Meeting Friday (7/3) Saturday (7/4) OFFICE CLOSED HAPPY 4 TH OF JULY Sunday (7/5) 9:30 Worship/Communion BURLINGTON ROYALS July 12, 2015 Don t miss the fun, the food, the fellowship!.let s knock this event out of the park!! Meet at ballpark at 5:00 PM with your voices ready to sing the national anthem and get the festivities under way.. Play Ball!! Get tickets from Barbara Lilienthal or Bill Claypool $13.00 includes food & game. READINGS FOR WEEK OF June 29, 2015 Monday Psalm 53 1 Samuel 13:23 14:23 Galatians 6:11-18 Tuesday Psalm 53 1 Samuel 15:10-23 Revelation 21:22 22:5 Wednesday Psalm 53 1 Samuel 15:24-31 Luke 6:43-45 Thursday Psalm 9: Samuel 16:14-23 Acts 20:1-16 Friday Psalm 9: Samuel 17:55 18:5 Acts 21:1-16 Saturday Psalm 9: Samuel 18:1-4 Luke 21:25-28 Sunday 1 Samuel 17:[1a, 4-11, 19-23] or 1 Samuel 17:57 18:5, Psalm 9:9-20 or Psalm Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41 JOIN US FOR LEMONADE..IN THE COURTYARD!! Every week of the summer months we would love to have you join us in the courtyard after 9:30 worship for lemonade and fellowship. Each week a church ministry, an individual or a family of our congregation will host. If you are interested in hosting one of the open dates remaining, please contact Bill Claypool, (336)

9 FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF JUNE 21, 2015 GENERAL FUND YTD Contributions Needed $6, $171, Contributions Received $3, $137, Contributions (Short)/Over ($3,181.64) ($33,641.82) CAPITAL FUND Contributions Needed $ $7, Contributions Received $ $11, Contributions (Short)/Over $ $3, RENOVATION FUND Contributions Needed $1, $46, Contributions Received $1, $28, Contributions (Short)/Over ($721.15) ($17,746.75) Total Outstanding Debt $325, Alamance Citizens for Education needs your help in providing school supplies for the classroom closet. Classroom Closet supports public, charter and private schools in Alamance County by providing a well-stocked resource store where teachers can 'shop' for needed supplies. After an annual membership fee of $25, teachers can shop (for free!) 4 times a year, once each nine weeks. We know teachers dip into their own pockets to supplement their students needs. By providing the Classroom Closet, we can do our part in preparing each student for the competitive world they face in and out of the classroom. During the summer months, we will be asking you to supply particular school items each week. You can place your contributions in the blue tub marked ACE. As school supplies are put on sale in the weeks leading up to school re-opening in the fall, it s a great time to shop for these much-needed supplies. Next week, please bring: glue sticks, dry erase markers, eraser caps, pencils, tissues, paper towels and band aids. 9

10 SERVICE SCHEDULES FOR JULY 2015 Communion Preparers & Assistants (9:30) 7/5 Roger Meisenbach Sheila Gibson Barbara Lilienthal 7/12 Frank Rhue Connie Poovey Kari Spencer 7/19 Barbara Lilienthal Diane Robinson Dave Robinson 7/26 Yvonne White Cathi Mohundro Julie Faris Greeters (9:30) 7/5 Gayle Efird, Beverly Hiller Sue & Aaron Page 7/12 Eloise Bryan, Lea Blanton Ellen & Dale Greeson 7/19 Randi Dunn, Betty Lentz John & Xylda Gee 7/26 Bryan Pennington, Debbie Gunyan Roy & Barbara Sharpe Nursery 7/5 Ruth Matkins, Sarah Jane Price 7/12 Beth McGuire, Abbie Cary 7/19 Reed LaPlante, Max Van Fleet 7/26 Melinda Menz, Melinda Stretz Ushers Chief, Tommy Turner Asst. Chief, Steve Barnwell Ron Reeger, Greg Myers Bill Claypool, Richard Johnson Ron Mills, Dave Robinson Buster Goodman, John Pertschi Sound System 7/5 & 7/12 Randi Dunn 7/19 Danny Van Fleet 7/26 Brett Bass Lay Readers ( 9:30) 7/5 Connie Poovey 7/12 Charlie Harris 7/19 Cathi Mohundro 7/26 Emily Pope RUBBER DUCK DASH FOR CASH Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to help Monday, July 13, Tuesday, July 14, &/or Wednesday, July 15. The hours are 9AM - 4PM. This will be at First Presbyterian Church and the purpose is to assist with accounting for each duck for the annual Rubber Duck Dash for Cash fundraiser held in September. This would be a great volunteer opportunity for the youth, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, retired people or people who might be able to take some time off from work for a couple of hours. Anyone interested can call the Meals on Wheels office ( Amanda is the person coordinating this. 10

11 And our summer begins... VBS SONG FAITH FUN Confirmation Camp at Camp Agape Carlos Jacobo Macray Braxton Dylan Easter Zayn Nicola Pastor Adam 11

12 Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church 421 West Front Street - Burlington, NC Phone: Fax: office@macedonialutheran.com Website: Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Interim Pastor ( )... Pastor Adam Miller-Stubbendick Visitation Pastor ( )... Rev. Suzanne Shoffner Director of Church Music, Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Cherub Choir... Dr. Stephen Futrell Organist, Director of Youth and Adult Handbells... Sam Meares Sunday School Superintendent... Ruth W. Matkins Crucifer... Acolytes... Bread Baker... Connie Poovey Communion Preparer... Yvonne White Communion Assistant... Colleen Macklin, Aidan Gibson Greeters... Sandy Logan, Emily Pope; Wanda Moore, Jane Moore Lay Reader... Clay Hemric Nursery Attendants... Kim Black, Riley Russell Sound System... John Gee Ushers... Danny Van Fleet - Chief, Charles Harris - Ass't,... Frank Rhue, Brant Adkins, Randy Hunley,... Aidan Gibson, Barrett Brown, Jacob Adkins, Dylan McGuire Lutheran Retirement Ministries/Twin Lakes Community President/CEO, TLC... Mrs. Pam S. Fox ATTENDANCE JUNE 21, :30 Service Sunday School - 6 CHOIR REHEARSALS: All Youth choirs will break during summer months. Please look for September schedule in your September Newsletter and August bulletins. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 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. 12