OCTOBER 27, 2013 REFORMATION SUNDAY 8:30 AND 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES

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1 OCTOBER 27, 2013 REFORMATION SUNDAY 8:30 AND 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES WITH HOLY COMMUNION MacArthur Park Lutheran Church and School 2903 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX church: (210) fax: (210) school: (210) church website: macparkelca.org ~ macparklutheran@satx.rr.com school website: macparkschool.org ~ macparkschool@satx.rr.com A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Pastor: Paul R. Ziese Vicar: Kathee Forrest School Director: Carla Lockett Property Manager: Kevin Ott Care Coordinator: Linda Hammonds Music Director: Leigh Anne Seitter Choir Director: Carla Lockett Youth Ministry Intern: Brandi Wells Admin Assistant: Debbie Kennedy Live the gospel. Change the world.

2 October 27, 2013 Welcome to MacArthur Park Lutheran Church. We are happy you are ing with us today! worship- Please feel free to ask an usher, greeter, or other worshiper if you need assis- tance. Members and Guests: as soon as you are seated, please fill out an a end- ance card, found in the pew rack; drop these in the offering plate as a record of your presence with us. Believing in the real presence of Christ, we welcome all bap zed persons to the Lord's Supper. Those who don't commune are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. If you are worshiping with us for the first me, do not feel obligated to give an offering. You are our guest today. Guest informa on is available in the back of the church, from an usher, or from the pastor. Large print bulle ns are available from the ushers. Children s bulle ns and quiet bags are available in the back. Please return the quiet bags with the supplies at the end of the service. A Quiet Room is located in the back by the restrooms with toys and a table. The worship service is projected on an overhead screen in this room. The water fountain and handicap accessible restrooms with infant changing tables are located in the robe room in the back of the church and in the Edu- ca on Building. If you would like to speak with the pastor or a staff member, please make a note of this on your a endance card. Or, feel free to call ( ) or e- mail us (macparklutheran@satx.rr.com). We welcome the conversa on. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Paul Ziese, Pastor 2

3 ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE RECOGNITION OF BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES PASSING THE PEACE NOTES ON THE SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP: Youth Choir Amen Siakudumisa ELW #846 GATHERING DIALOGUE (based on Ephesians 4:4-5) P Come, let us gather in the one unifying Spirit, C the Spirit of God in the church throughout the world. P There is one body and one Spirit C one Lord, one faith, one baptism P one God and Father of all, C who is above all and through all and in all. P Come, let us gather in the one unifying Spirit. C Let us gather in unity with our sisters and brothers throughout the world. ENTRANCE HYMN: Martin Luther; Germany A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ELW #505 GREETING P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. KYRIE: Russian Orthodox Kyrie ELW #155 P In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. 3

4 4 P 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, C Amen. P Let us confess our sins in the presence of God and of one another. Silence P Merciful God, in baptism you have joined us to Christ in his death and resurrection, and you have united us with all who are baptized in Christ s name;; but too often we fail to live as one people and to seek the unity of your church. C (sung) Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison. P In baptism you have called the church to witness to Christ in all realms of life; but too often we do not seek to discern your will and to carry out your mission in the world. C (sung) Christe eleison, Christe eleison, Christe eleison. P In baptism you have sent us to serve all for whom Christ died; but too often we have ignored the suffering of the oppressed and the needs of the poor. C (sung) Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison. P God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. C Amen. CANTICLE OF PRAISE: Brazilian Folk Song Oh, Sing to the Lord ELW #822, vs. 1, 4, 5 PRAYER OF THE DAY SPECIAL MUSIC: Youth Choir Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) FIRST READING: Isaiah 2:2-4 Pew Bible p. 550 PSALM: Psalm 133 Pew Bible p. 501

5 SECOND READING: Ephesians 4:1-6 Pew Bible p. 951 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Caribbean Traditional Halle, Halle, Hallelujah ELW #172 Halle, Halle, Hallelujah Halle, Halle, Hallelujah Halle, Halle, Hallelujah Hallelujah. Hallelujah. GOSPEL: John 17:15-23 Pew Bible p. 880 SERMON: Vicar Kathee Forrest HYMN OF THE DAY: Jamaican Folk Tune Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ ELW #674 NICENE CREED ELW p. 104 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (after each petition we say:) A Hear us, O God. C Your mercy is great. Please pray for the following this week: Becky Forsythe; Nathan Hermes; Linda Kavanagh on the recent death of her son; Robert Milliman, Jr. (chemo & radiation treatments); Jeannie White (chemo treatments); Megan Wurzbach; Zuehl girls on the death of their parents; and Michelle (chemo treatments). PARISH NOTICES OFFERING AND ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION OFFERTORY HYMN: Spanish God Extends an Invitation ELW #486 OFFERING PRAYER 5

6 6 DIALOGUE ELW p. 206 P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFACE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY ELW p. 207 WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD S PRAYER ELW p. 208 C 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION Believing in the real presence of Christ, we welcome all baptized persons to share in the Lord's Supper. Those who are not baptized, and those who do not yet take communion, are welcome to come forward for a blessing. Please come up the center aisle to receive communion and return to your pew using the side aisle. You may take of the Eucharist either by intinction (dipping the wafer into the wine or the juice) or by common cup (eating the wafer and drinking from the ceramic chalice). The common cup holds wine. The larger of the metal chalices, for intinction, holds wine while the smaller ones hold grape juice. Gluten free wafers are available. As you come forward to receive the wafer, let the communion minister know. At the table of the Lord, God nourishes faith, forgives sin, and calls us to be witnesses to the Gospel. Come to the banquet! COMMUNION SONG ELW p. 208 C O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray. O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray. O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away; eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.

7 COMMUNION HYMNS: Argentine Traditional Holy, Holy, Holy ELW #473 French Folk Tune Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence ELW #490 TABLE BLESSING PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION BLESSING P Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen. RECESSIONAL HYMN: South African Traditional We Are Marching in the Light ELW #866 DISMISSAL A Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2013 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. 7

8 Preacher: Vicar Kathee Forrest Organist: Leigh Anne Seitter Assisting Ministers Ed Case TODAY S WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Presider: Pastor Paul Ziese 8:30 Service 10:45 Service Bill Sweda Lay Readers Pat Raney Brenda Kusenberger Crucifers Matt Halder Thomas Gallegos Acolytes Ushers Communion Assistants Nicole Halder, Jacob Halder Mark, Hannah & Alex Hansen, Bob & Sylvia Seiler Pat Raney, Ed & Norma Case, Dale & Carol Couffer Edward LaFuente, Brett Paredes, Dan & Jett Dorgan Jamie LaFuente, Jacqueline Paredes, Brenda Krueger, Sherill & Emily Whiteman Greeters Bill & Averill Tope Jennie & Marjie Padgett Video Paul Halvorson Brian Sweda Sound Susan Rath Elizabeth Seitter Video creation Paul Halvorson Paul Halvorson Altar Guild Counters Norma Case, Nancy Kusenberger Dale & Carol Couffer, & Sylvia Seiler Flowers are given by Barry and Sara Milam in honor and thanksgiving of their 5th wedding anniversary on October 25th. MacArthur Park Lutheran School 2903 Nacogdoches Road Serving ages 2 Kindergarten Carla Lockett-Director Website: Pastor Nelson Velázquez leads Lutheran Hispano-Latino Spanish services at 1:00 pm every Sunday in our chapel. All Spanish speaking (first or second language) welcome to share the joy of the Spirit. Website: