WELCOME TO. Mission Statement We are disciples of Jesus, Growing in faith, Serving our community, and Connecting others to Christ.

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1 WELCOME TO Mission Statement We are disciples of Jesus, Growing in faith, Serving our community, and Connecting others to Christ. THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 7, 2018 Worship with Holy Communion 8:30 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church, ELCA The Rev. Dr. Emil H. Klatt, III Silke Pyrlik, Director of Christian Life Jim Fritz, Director of Music 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC Christ Lutheran Church Preschool:

2 Welcome to Christ Lutheran Church If you are a visitor, please know of our delight in having you in our midst. Join with us in the praise of God and at the Lord s Table. We have a practice of open communion inviting all baptized Christians to share in Holy Communion. Children not yet prepared to receive this sacrament are invited to come forward and receive a blessing. If you are without a church home, please return and worship with us regularly. Children are always welcome in our worship. A quiet room is available at the back of the sanctuary if parents need a place to take their young children during the service. Please take a moment to complete your attendance slip, -- to be placed in the offering plate. Visitors, please provide your mailing address so we can acknowledge your presence. Members, please provide any updates or changes to your contact information. The Lord s Supper We believe that the body and blood of Christ are truly present in the bread and wine in Holy Communion, and that through this gift we receive forgiveness of sin, life, and salvation. We invite you to come to the Lord s Table to receive this gift. Both wine (dark) and grape juice (light) are offered as well as gluten free wafers (please ask the Pastor for one at communion). Those unable to come forward should mention this to an usher so the pastor may serve you in your pew. Bring a Friend INVITE someone to worship with you. Being a disciple is important! Someone you know needs the Lord s power and a place to worship and serve. In your circle of influence, be an influence for Jesus Christ. Your invitation can change a life! JOIN US: Our CLC family of faith cordially invites to become a member (full, associate or seasonal). Become an integral part of our growing membership. Mark your attendance slip or call the office for more information Prayer Requests Prayer request cards are located in the pew racks. You may include someone in today s prayers, by speaking the name as prompted during that portion of the service. You may also fill out a blue prayer card and place it in the offering plate for a name to be included in the prayer team s weekly prayers and/or the Sunday Bulletin -- Or your request to our office at info@clchhi.com by Tuesday noon of that week. Serving in Worship Today Lector: Shirley Otto Oct. 14 Lector: David Kuhlmann Acolyte: TBD Music: Alice Graeb, Helen Babbitts, David & Tami Kuhlmann Coffee Fellowship: Christy Marsden Communion Assts: Carl & Janet Lynn Floral Guild: Wendy Dickes Ushers: John Babbitts, Chris Wilcox Altar Guild: Janet Hicks & Christy Marsden Sound: Manfred Pyrlik This Week at CLC Admin & Finance Ministry Team... Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Executive Team... Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Women s AA Meeting (Conference Room)... Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. Choir Practice... Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. Back Pack Buddies Set Up... Wednesday, 4:15 p.m. Hand Bell Practice... Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. CONNECTED Faith Encounter... Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Back Pack Buddies Packing... Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Soup Kitchen... Thursday, 12:00 noon Offices Closed... Friday AA Meeting (Heinrich Hall)... Friday, 5:00 p.m. Blended Worship w/ Holy Communion... Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Faith Formation Classes... Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship w/holy Communion... Sunday, 10:30 a.m

3 In the event of a medical emergency, a defibrillator is located on the right side of the hallway wall leading from the sitting area into Heinrich Hall. Please remember to turn off your cell phones. THE CONGREGATION IS INVITED TO RESPOND WHERE PRINT IS IN BOLD AND MARKED WITH A C Today s gospel combines a saying that makes many of us uncomfortable with a story we find comforting. Jesus saying on divorce is another of his rejections of human legislation in favor of the original intent of God s law. Jesus rebuke of the disciples who are fending off the children should challenge us as well. What does it mean to receive the kingdom of God as a child does? GATHERING SONGS Thy Word Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. When I feel afraid, Think I've lost my way, Still you're there right beside me. And nothing will I fear As long as you are near. Please be near me to the end. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will not forget Your love for me and yet My heart forever is wandering. Jesus be my guide, And hold me to your side, I will love you to the end. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. You unravel me, with a melody You surround me with a song Of deliverance,from my enemies Till all my fears are gone Chorus: I m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God I m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God No Longer Slaves From my mothers womb, You have chosen me Love has called my name I ve been born again, to your family Your blood flows through my veins Chorus x2

4 I am surrounded by the arms of the father I am surrounded by songs of deliverance We've been liberated from our bondage We re the sons and the daughters Let us sing our freedom Wo oh oh, oh, oh Wo oh oh, oh, oh Wo oh oh, oh, oh Wo oh oh, oh, oh Wo oh oh, oh, oh Wo oh oh, oh, oh You split the sea so I could walk right through it My fears were drowned in perfect love You rescued me and I will stand and sing I am a child of God You split the sea so I could walk right through it My fears were drowned in perfect love You rescued me and I will stand and sing I am a child of God (x6) Chorus WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS TEMPLE TALK Wayne Sebulsky CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (please stand as you are able) P Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whose Spirit we have been reborn to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. C AMEN P Rejoicing in Christ's victory over sin and death, let us come before God who calls us to repentance. Silence for reflection and self-examination P Gracious God, C you sent your son to die and rise to new life in order that death might be brought to an end and that we might live a new life in Him. Yet we confess that we too often have chosen to remain captive to doubt and fear and ways that lead to death. By our thoughts, words, and actions, we have scorned your love, diminished the lives of others, and defaced your image in us. Forgive us for Jesus sake, and enable us by His resurrection power to live no longer for ourselves but for Him who died and rose again for us. P Rejoice with all creation around God's throne! The light of the risen Christ puts to flight all evil deeds, washes away sin, restores innocence to the fallen, casts out hate, brings peace, and humbles earthly pride. 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. C AMEN - 3 -

5 OPENING SONG Grace Alone / Brown & Nelson - 4 -

6 CODA THE 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. HYMN OF PRAISE Refrain Kyrie Eleison / Olsen - 5 -

7 THE PRAYER OF THE DAY (said in unison) Sovereign God, you have created us to live in loving community with one another. Form us for life that is faithful and steadfast, and teach us to trust like little children, that we may reflect the image of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. AMEN FIRST READING: Genesis 2:18-24 Today s reading tells of the suffering of the prophet Jeremiah, who announced God s word to Judah but was met with intense opposition and persecution. Jeremiah continues to trust in God in the midst of his suffering. The LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner. So out of the ground the LORD God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he PSALM 8 (read responsively) took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken. Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh. R The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. O LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! you whose glory is chanted above the heavens out of the mouths of infants and children; you have set up a fortress against your enemies, to silence the foe and avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars you have set in their courses, what are mere mortals that you should be mindful of them, human beings that you should care for them? Yet you have made them little less than divine; with glory and honor you crown them. You have made them rule over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet: all flocks and cattle, even the wild beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, and whatever passes along the paths of the sea. O LORD our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! - 6 -

8 SECOND READING: Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Quoting from the psalms, this passage from Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus, the one through whom God created everything and who sits at God s right hand, is also the one who experienced human suffering and death in order to blaze the path of salvation for us. Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God s glory and the exact imprint of God s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. But someone has testified somewhere, What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them? You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honor, subjecting all things under their THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (please stand as you are able) feet. Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, saying, I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. R The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. GOSPEL: Mark 10:2-16 Jesus announced and enacted in history the new reality of God s surprising activity. These two stories demonstrate this new reality: Women and children are accepted and valued, not dismissed as inferior to adult men

9 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 10 th chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. Some Pharisees came, and to test and marries another commits adultery [Jesus] they asked, Is it lawful for a against her; and if she divorces her man to divorce his wife? He answered husband and marries another, she them, What did Moses command you? commits adultery. They said, Moses allowed a man to People were bringing little children write a certificate of dismissal and to to him in order that he might touch divorce her. But Jesus said to them, them; and the disciples spoke sternly to Because of your hardness of heart he them. But when Jesus saw this, he was wrote this commandment for you. But indignant and said to them, Let the from the beginning of creation, God little children come to me; do not stop made them male and female. For this them; for it is to such as these that the reason a man shall leave his father and kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell mother and be joined to his wife, and the you, whoever does not receive the two shall become one flesh. So, they are kingdom of God as a little child will no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore never enter it. And he took them up in what God has joined together, let no one his arms, laid his hands on them, and separate. blessed them. Then in the house the disciples P The Gospel of the Lord asked him again about this matter. He C Praise to you, O Christ. said to them, Whoever divorces his wife (please be seated) CHILDRENS MESSAGE THE SERMON (please stand as you are able) SONG OF THE DAY Hide Me In Your Holiness / Ragsdale Pastor Emil Klatt Pastor Emil Klatt - 8 -

10 THE APOSTLES CREED (said in unison) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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. 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. AMEN THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION P Drawn to the light of Christ, made bold in the waters of baptism, and filled with the Spirit, we lift up our prayers in confidence that God loves us and listens to us SUNG PRAYER RESPONSE After each portion of the prayers: P Lord, in your mercy, C hear our prayer. (REPEAT SUNG PRAYER RESPONSE BEFORE FINAL PRAYER) P Good and gracious God, we ask all these things and whatever else you see that we need with a sure and certain hope in your goodness and mercy, through Jesus Christ our Savior. C AMEN. THE PEACE (We may greet one another in the name of the Lord) P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you

11 THE RETURNING OF GIFTS (please be seated) THE RETURNING RESPONSE (please stand as you are able) THE RETURNING PRAYER (said in unison) Merciful God, everything in heaven and earth belongs to you. We joyfully release what you have entrusted to us. May these gifts be signs of our whole lives returned to you, dedicated to the healing and unity of all creation, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. AMEN. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P The Lord be with you. C and also with you. P Lift up your hearts C We lift them to you, Lord P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God C It is right to praise you, Lord. P As we come again to this table, we recall the story. It was a night of celebration and also betrayal, when Jesus took the bread, blessed it and broke it, and shared it with his disciples, saying, "When you eat this bread, and remember me, you become one in my body." In the same way, he took the cup after supper saying, "My very lifeblood will be poured out. But when you drink this cup, and remember me, I will be in you." C Come, Holy Spirit, Come. P Bless this bread and bless this fruit of the vine. Bless all of us in our eating and drinking, that our eyes might be opened, that we might recognize the risen Christ in our midst, indeed, in one another. C AMEN

12 THE LORD S PRAYER (said in unison) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. AMEN. INVITATION TO COMMUNION P The gifts of God for the people of God. C AMEN. (please be seated) THE DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION All baptized persons who believe in the real presence of Christ in our Sacrament for the forgiveness of sins are welcomed to commune. The elements will be received by Intinction. You will receive the Host from the Pastor; move to the chalice bearer to dip a portion of the Host in the wine. Grape juice is available as an alternative to the wine in the second chalice. Children not yet prepared to receive this sacrament are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. Please come forward at the direction of the ushers. Great Redeemer Not Guilty Anymore It doesn t matter what you ve done, It doesn t matter where you re coming from. Doesn t matter where you ve been, Hear me tell you, I forgive. Chorus:* You re not guilty anymore You re not filthy anymore, I love you, mercy is yours. You re not broken anymore, you re not captive anymore, I love you, mercy is yours

13 Can you believe that this is true? Grace abundant I am giving you. Cleansing deeper than you know, All was paid for long ago. *Chorus There is now therefore no condemnation for those who are in Jesus. *Chorus You are spotless, You are holy You are faultless, You are whole You are righteous, You are blameless You are pardoned, You are mine *Chorus Take Up Your Cross Verse 1: In a world of many voices calling at me it's hard to hear the one that's true. Even when I hear it, when my heart discerns it, I lack the will to see it through. Chorus: Though I'm falling, falling the voice is always calling Take up your cross. Take up your cross. Take up your cross and follow me, and follow me. Verse 2: The call is hard to swallow: Take up your cross and follow; the words reach deep inside of me. I find myself so troubled to lose my life; be humble, the sins within refuse to see. THE POST COMMUNION BLESSING (please stand as you are able) THE POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

14 POST COMMUNION PRAYER P Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ s death and resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of heaven to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to Jesus resurrection that we may show your glory to all the world; through the same Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. C AMEN THE BLESSING P May God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine, grant you the gifts of faith and hope. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C AMEN. CLOSING SONG We Are Called / Haas THE DISMISSAL P Let us go with God and remember our mission C We are disciples of Jesus, Growing in faith, Serving our community and Connecting others to Christ. Thanks be to God!

15 From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #14756-ELW. Reprinted under CCLI # 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 The altar flowers today are given by: Barbara Johnson in memory of Douglas Johnson Dana Guerrieri in celebration of Mike s Birthday SERMONS: Printed copies are available on the counter in the narthex. You may also request a copy to be sent to you via through the office (info@clchhi.com) or phone Barbara at PRAYER CARES: Jane Stephens 3, (sister of Sandy Heins) lung cancer; Patti Wasson 2, recovering from spinal surgery; Steve Bassford 2 ; Hanna Dwornikoski 2, (Babbit s granddaughter) undergoing additional testing for silent seizures; Nancee Stein 2, (sister of Carla Bech-Hansen) double mastectomy scheduled 9/22; Andrew Baker 2, serving in Air Force; Sandy Shackelford 2, Parkinson s disease; Marshal & Mildred Agner 2, (parents of Teresa Madison) transitioning to Trinity Oaks Lutheran Home, Salisbury, NC; Ginger Myers 2, (sister of Jim Breland) hospitalized in Richmond, VA; John Buzz Peoples, congestive heart failure; Bert Wagner (friend of Kasten s) cancer; Pat Bottomley (friend of Hamnes ) recovering from 8/30 surgery; Lisa Zodtner 4, breast cancer surgery scheduled for 10/19; Leah McCleskey (and family) * ; (Sam & Nancy McCleskey s daughter-in-law) recovering from July 4 th burn and shrapnel injuries; Jackie Longo*, undergoing treatment; George Kline * ; Gary Gregory*, (son of Lois Gregory) healing; Donna Putrino*, ALL service personnel; ALL those suffering from natural disasters. *Ongoing prayer need. Please use the Blue Cards in the Pew Racks to forward a prayer concern or update to the office. JUST A REMINDER!!!: Doug & Ann Hamnes will be sending "Thinking of You" cards when a prayer request is received. If you submit a name of a non-member for prayer and would like them to receive a card, please be sure to put an address on the back of the blue card before putting it in the offering plate. Or you can the office: info@clchhi.com with the address you would like used and the information will be forwarded to Doug & Ann. CONNECTED Faith Encounter CONNECTED will have meet on Wednesdays through November 14. NOTE: NO Session on Oct. 17. Our overall question will be... "How to BE a Christian in the 21st Century?" Please join us in wrestling with the challenge to not only know about Jesus but to actually live a life that mirrors that we know Jesus! Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Heinrichs Hall, light pizza and salad supper provided. Free will offering welcomed!

16 MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES MY NAME IS AND MY MINISTRY IS... SOUP KITCHEN: CLC is called to mission at the soup kitchen EVERY THURSDAY of the month! Why not come by and offer your hands in service on a Thursday? If you are interested in volunteering or simply want more information, contact Alice Graeb or the church office Please, never forget that while there is great wealth on Hilton Head, it remains an island with many needy residents. Our church mission is to serve our community---all residents! Why not pick up one of the bright yellow shopping lists on the ministry table in the narthex and add one of the items to your shopping cart this week? Mark your calendars for our 10 th annual Oktoberfest to be held on Saturday, October 27 under the oaks. We will have original German fare, great music, sing-alongs and games! This year we are asking for free-will offerings to go towards Lutheran Disaster Response Hurricane Relief for our friends who have been devastated by the post Florence flooding Thrivent will be matching those offerings! Please sign up in the Narthex to help in some way with this fun event!.commemorations THIS WEEK ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, October 7 - HENRY MELCHIOR MUHLENBERG, pastor in North America, died 1787 Muhlenberg (MYOO-len-berg) was prominent in setting the course for Lutheranism in North America. He helped Lutheran churches make the transition from the state churches of Europe to a new identity on American soil. Among other things, he established the first Lutheran synod in America and developed an American Lutheran liturgy. His liturgical principles became the basis for the Common Service of 1888, used in many North American service books for a majority of the past century. That Muhlenberg and his work are remembered today was anticipated at his death. The inscription on his grave reads, in Latin, Who and what he was, future ages will know without a stone