15 th Sunday in Trinity/16 th Pentecost. An Affiliate of the Church of the Lutheran Confession

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1 September 4, th Sunday in Trinity/16 th Pentecost We Preach Christ Crucified ~1 Corinthians 1:23 An Affiliate of the Church of the Lutheran Confession 9:00am Summer Divine Worship Service Visit us at: Church/Office (920) Pastor Neal Radichel Principal Dave Bernthal Teacher Jenn Ohlmann Altar cloths are green; the color of life in nature signifies our spiritual life in Christ s kingdom. Welcome to all! This week s focus: The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10:16 Today s service liturgy (how God serves us) and hymns: Red Hymnal p22 486: Communion: 314, :4,5 Pre-Service Meditation Ps 22 (Red Hymnal pg.127) ~ Opening Bells / Prayer Our worship service centers and glorifies our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please turn off your cell phones to avoid distraction. 1 P a g e

2 THE ORDER OF SERVICE I. WE PREPARE TO MEET OUR LORD THE INVOCATION We invoke ( call upon ) the name of our Triune God. PASTOR: We begin our Savior s divine service today in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ALL: II. WE PRAISE OUR LORD OPENING HYMN: #486:1-3 [Red Hymnal] III. OUR LORD SPEAKS TO US 1 ST LESSON ~ JEREMIAH 42 The Flight to Egypt Forbidden 42 Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near 2 and said to Jeremiah the prophet, Please, let our petition be acceptable to you, and pray for us to the Lord your God, for all this remnant (since we are left but a few of many, as you can see), 3 that the Lord your God may show us the way in which we should walk and the thing we should do. 4 Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, I have heard. Indeed, I will pray to the Lord your God according to your words, and it shall be, that whatever the Lord answers you, I will declare it to you. I will keep nothing back from you. 2 P a g e

3 5 So they said to Jeremiah, Let the Lord be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not do according to everything which the Lord your God sends us by you. 6 Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God to whom we send you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the Lord our God. 7 And it happened after ten days that the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah. 8 Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah, all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest, 9 and said to them, Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him: 10 If you will still remain in this land, then I will build you and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up. For I relent concerning the disaster that I have brought upon you. 11 Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid; do not be afraid of him, says the Lord, for I am with you, to save you and deliver you from his hand. 12 And I will show you mercy, that he may have mercy on you and cause you to return to your own land. 13 But if you say, We will not dwell in this land, disobeying the voice of the Lord your God, 14 saying, No, but we will go to the land of Egypt where we shall see no war, nor hear the sound of the trumpet, nor be hungry for bread, and there we will dwell 15 Then hear now the word of the Lord, O remnant of Judah! Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: If you wholly set your faces to enter Egypt, and go to dwell there, 16 then it shall be that the sword which you feared shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt; the famine of which you were afraid shall follow close after you there in Egypt; and there you shall die. 17 So shall it be with all the men who set their faces to go to Egypt to dwell there. They shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence. And none of them shall remain or escape from the disaster that I will bring upon them. 18 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: As My anger and My fury have been poured out on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so will My fury be poured out on you when you enter Egypt. And you shall be an oath, an astonishment, a curse, and a reproach; and you shall see this place no more. 19 The Lord has said concerning you, O remnant of Judah, Do not go to Egypt! Know certainly that I have admonished you this day. 20 For you were hypocrites in your hearts when you sent 3 P a g e

4 me to the Lord your God, saying, Pray for us to the Lord our God, and according to all that the Lord your God says, so declare to us and we will do it. 21 And I have this day declared it to you, but you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God, or anything which He has sent you by me. 22 Now therefore, know certainly that you shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence in the place where you desire to go to dwell. 2 ND LESSON ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 16 Collection for the Saints 16 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4 But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me. Personal Plans 5 Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. 10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren. 12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time. Final Exhortations 13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done with love. 15 I urge you, brethren you 4 P a g e

5 know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints 16 that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us. 17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men. Greetings and a Solemn Farewell 19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21 The salutation with my own hand Paul s. 22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come! 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH ~ NICENE CREED The Nicene Creed was written to defend the Bible s teaching that the MAN Jesus Christ is not only true man, but also TRUE God. (Colossians 2:6-9) I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the 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, 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 on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom will have no end. I 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 worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. HYMN OF THE DAY: #445 [Red Hymnal] 5 P a g e

6 SERMON MEDITATION read/watch sermons and services online at Jesus said, " Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!" ~Luke 11:28 Luke 22: When the hour had come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. 15 Then He said to them, With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this and divide it among yourselves; 18 for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. 19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me. 20 Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you. 21 But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! 23 Then they began to question among themselves, which of them it was who would do this thing. What does Jesus want us to Remember in His Supper? 1. Similar to the words of Jeremiah, there s a serious warning! 2. Similar to the words of Paul, there s a spiritual refreshment! THE OFFERTORY We Offer God our hearts again, praying for His Spiritual blessings! 6 P a g e

7 IV. WE OFFER OURSELVES TO OUR LORD COMMUNION ANNOUNCMENT: (See also blue handout in entry tract rack) Holy Communion is rightly called a Sacrament because it is a Sacred act; not in what WE do for Christ, but in what Christ does for US! Because God s Word presents the reception of this Sacrament as a most intimate expression of spiritual and confessional unity (1 Corinthians 1:10; 10:16-17 Romans 16:17-18), we ask only those who have publicly professed such oneness of faith and belief with us by membership here or another CLC church come forward at this time. This is not a judgment of anyone s faith, but rather an expression of ours. Please speak with pastor if you are seeking a church home or have any questions. We d love to have you! AN OFFERING OF THANKFUL HEARTS TO THE LORD So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. ~ 2 Corinthians 9:7 SPECIAL PRAYERS ~ GENERAL PRAYER V. OUR LORD BLESSES US CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION OF SINS P: Knowing that God searches the heart, I ask you, are you sorry that you have sinned against Him in thought, word, and deed; and do you hope by the Holy Spirit, to amend your sinful life? Then declare so by saying, Yes, with the help of God. C: Yes, with the help of God. P: Upon this confession of your sins, I announce the grace and peace of God to you, and by the authority and command of our Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all of your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. ALL: Amen. P: Lift up your hearts in the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ! P: Let us give thanks unto the Lord, our God! 7 P a g e

8 P: It is right and spiritually beneficial that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ our Lord: ALL: Who with Your only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit are one God, and one Lord. And in the confession of the only true God we worship the Trinity in Person and the Unity in Substance, of Majesty coequal! P: Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we magnify Your glorious Name, praising You singing: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY SANCTUS THE LORD S PRAYER P: 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 8 P a g e

9 THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION P: May this peace of our Lord be with you always! LAMB OF GOD AGNUS DEI DISTRIBUTION HYMN: #314, 316 O LORD, NOW LET YOUR SERVANT NUNC DIMITTIS Latin: Now Dismiss. Simeon s words after seeing the Christ Child. (Luke 2:29-32) 9 P a g e

10 THE BENEDICTION The blessing given by God for the blessing of His people (Numbers 6:24-26). P: The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; The LORD turn His face toward you and give you His peace. CLOSING HYMN: #486:4,5 [Red Hymnal] ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to all! Guests, please sign our guest book in entryway and we hope you will come and join us again! Questions? (920) THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: If the LORD wills, we will do this or that. James 4:15 *Online calendar at FDLlutheran.com or go to facebook.com/fdl.lutheran Sep 4 Sun Usher Team #1: Lowell B, Reuel D, Rodney K, Tyler K, Alex S, John S Organist: Mrs. Thompson / Counters: Dave M, Alan K 9a Divine Worship Service with Holy Communion Sept 5 Mon Labor Day LMS No School Sep 10 Sat 8-3p Fondue Fest (Main St) LM Booth volunteers are needed! Sep 11 Sun BEGIN Fall Worship Schedule: 9a S.S./Bible Study, 10a Worship Usher Team #2: Pete A, Mark R, Don G, Gene M, Stuart P Organist: Mrs. Eserhut / Counters: Dave M, Alan K 9a Divine Worship Service with Holy Communion UPCOMING DATES: 10 P a g e

11 Sep 24 Sat 10a Perceptive Parenting with Jesus the Muellers Oct 7-14 LMS No school Oct CLC Teachers Conference (Valentine, NE) Oct 16 Sun 11a Quarterly Voters Meeting following Worship Oct 23 Sun 10a Fall Mission Festival Guest speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude GET LMNEWS TEXTED TO YOUR PHONE = Just Text LMNEWS to HOLY COMMUNION TODAY: Announcement for the Lord s Supper can be made by speaking to the pastor, signing the communion sheet in the back of church, or signing a pew card (see p.7). In preparation for the Lord s Supper, the following excerpt from one of our Lutheran forefathers has been included (taken from Ministry, Word & Sacraments by Martin Chemnitz, )): What are the essential parts of the Sacrament? One usually and rightly answers: Word and element. But these must be rightly explained. For, first, to the essence of this Sacrament belong the outward elements of bread and wine (for in the cup that Christ took there was the fruit of the vine, Mt. 26:29). These elements are taken according to the institution and are separated from common use for the purpose of the Sacrament. Second, the word of institution of this Sacrament is added to those elements. And by virtue of that Word that which is present, offered, and received in the use of this Supper is not only bread, not only wine, but the body of Christ, which was given for us, the blood of Christ, which was shed for us for the remission of sins. And what is more, the Word is added to the elements not only in the way in which Christ spoke it once at the first Supper, but as Paul says, 1 Corinthians 10:16: The cup of blessing which we bless, namely through the words of Christ which we repeat in the administration of the Lord s Supper and thus connect the bread and wine with the word of institution, so that in that Sacrament we have neither the element alone, nor the simple Word, but, as Luther says, the word is clothed in the element, and the element connected with the Word. PASTOR NEAL WANTS TO VISIT YOU! Should we let him? There are calendars in the back of church that Pastor would like you sign up for a visit so he can stop by and visit / encourage! CLC CALL NEWS - The Rev. Joel Fleischer, pastor of Berea Lutheran, Sioux Falls SD, has returned the call to Rock of Ages Lutheran, Grand Rapids MI. THE CHURCH PICTURE DIRECTORY is being put together at this time. If you were unable to get your picture taken at church, please feel free to submit a picture to be added to the directory. If it is a professional picture, please also include a photo release from your photographer. If you have any questions, please speak to Erin Radichel or Carla Kern. All photos can be sent to Erin at emradichel@gmail.com and must be received by September 20th to be included in the directory. Thank you! ILC Student Aid Fund (SAF): Currently the SAF has an unexpected negative balance due to very low investment earnings this year. We are anticipating a negative $15,000 balance at the end of this academic year, not unless offerings to the SAF help resolve this. The SAF is the 11 P a g e

12 fund that supports Immanuel students through loans, grants, and scholarships. Our current students can be greatly helped as the Immanuel experience positively impacts them in their faith journey. <> Luther Memorial has a member family who has a large tuition debt not yet fully paid to ILC. If you d like to contribute, please specify on your envelope, Other: LM Family ILC Debt BRIDAL SHOWER for Jennifer Ohlmann - Mark your calendars! The church bridal shower for our teacher Jennifer Ohlmann will be held in the church basement on Sunday, September 18th at 2pm. Invitations are in your church box. Please RSVP to Carla Kern by September 11 th if you are planning to attend. Thank you! NEW WEBSITE/PODCAST Go where culture and current events are discussed in the light of God s Word. At you can find a Word of the Week; Bible studies; Reviews of books, music and movies; and a Pastor s Response to hot topics and questions about Bible doctrines. Episodes range from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. You can also find thought provoking articles and insightful information at We pray that these podcasts and articles will encourage you and prepare you be a faithful witness to Christ! FRUITS OF FAITH LAST WEEK / FOR THE YEAR Bible Class N/A Worship 97 LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN CONFESSION Budgetary ($3308 budgeted per week) Budgetary ($625 needed now per week) $2037 LM General Budget $387 CLC General Budget Non-Budgetary Non-Budgetary $170 LM School $20 ILC Student Aid Fund $ LM Student Aid Fund $ ILC Building Fund $ LM Debt Retirement $ ILC Improvement Fund $ LM Maintenance & Improvements $ Mission Development-(MDF) $ LM Local Missions/Outreach* $0/0 Project Kinship/Orphanage $20 LM Other: Future Fellowship Fund/AC $45 CLC Other: Foreign Memorial gift (Designated): LM LM Budgetary $172,000(YTD Jan-Dec 35/52 wks) $90,150 $117,775 $0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000$125,000$150,000$175,000 CLC Budgetary $32,500 (YTD July-June 9/52 wks) CLC $3,882 $5,289 $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 Received Budget Received Budget CHECK OUT OUR CLC MISSIONS SITE! LutheranMissions.org IN OUR PRAYERS If you are hospitalized, please let pastor know if you would like a visit! Hospitalized: Verdelle Manowske is on Hospice at Lakeshore / Bob Salter is at St. Francis recovering Shut-ins: Pearl Becker (N6329 Colonial Dr), Evelyn Chase (Lutheran Home), Jim Fillmore (363 Taft St), Eileen Gantner (Woodlands), Ed Jacobs (868 W Scott St), Gloria Jacobs (Woodlands), Doris Kaiser (Woodlands), Jeanette Keipe (675 S. Main St.), John Lenburg (769 Mustang Ln), Marion Mach (Lutheran Home), Verdelle Manowske (Lakeshore, Oshkosh), Dorothy Schmolesky (101 Western Ave #311-A), Jim Steffen (N8652 Linden Beach Rd), Leah Wirkus (St. Peter s Place), Ruth Woller (Terrace Place, Seboygan) 12 P a g e