Come As You Are! The Lord has the power to change lives and the world! I am the way and the truth and the life. John 14:6

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1 Come As You Are! The Lord has the power to change lives and the world! I am the way and the truth and the life. John 14:6 Worship: Sunday at 12 Noon With Child Care and Sunday School We are a Bible-based, English-speaking, international, interdenominational, ecumenical, friendly and welcoming community. Pastor: Dr. Gábor Lassu Dorotheergasse 16, 1010 Vienna

2 Bible Reading Jeremiah 3:19-22 (NIV) These are the words of the Lord through Jeremiah: 19 How gladly would I treat you like my children and give you a pleasant land, the most beautiful inheritance of any nation. I thought you would call me Father and not turn away from following me. 20 But like a woman unfaithful to her husband, so you, Israel, have been unfaithful to me, declares the Lord. 21 A cry is heard on the barren heights, the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel, because they have perverted their ways and have forgotten the Lord their God. 22 Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding. Yes, we will come to you, for you are the Lord our God.

3 Sermon Notes Homecoming Dr. Gábor Lassu Jeremiah 3:19-22 (NIV) 1. Recognition 2. Rejection 3. Repentance

4 PRAISE AND WORSHIP 24 September :00 noon Gathering in God s Presence Prelude Greeting Tomasz Piętak Dr. Gábor Lassu! Call to Worship Pastor: Shout for joy to God, all the earth! All: Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.! Opening Hymn Rise Up, O Saints of God! #611 v.1,3,4! Prayer of Confession (Unison) Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our hearts can no longer bear. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image, through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen.! Declaration of Forgiveness Pastor: Hear, then, the good news of the Gospel: People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!! Passing the Peace Pastor: The Peace of the Lord be with you all. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us extend the Peace of Christ to one another.

5 Hearing the Word of God Special Music in Memoriam Johan Botha Lacrymosa: Do not stand at my Grave and Weep by Howard Goodall Soloist David Corcoran and VCC Choir Bible Reading Jeremiah 3:19-22 (NIV) Sermon Homecoming Dr. Gábor Lassu Responding to God s Word! Responding Hymn Return, O Wanderer, Return (see insert) Offering! The Doxology Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow #46 The Sacrament of Communion! Apostle s Creed (Unison)! The Words of Institution Communion Closing! Pastoral Prayer! The Lord's Prayer (in your own language) Welcome and Congregational News George Philip! Closing Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! #4 v.1,3,4! Benediction! Choral Benediction God Be With us till we Meet Again VCC Choir Choir director: Cassandra McConnell Grujcic Pastor: Go in peace and serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Postlude Tomasz Piętak

6 Vienna Community Church Fellowship Opportunities BIBLE+ CLUB Hosted by Dr. David Nolland Theodicy - God on trial. 2 October 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Meeting Point. The question of how God can allow suffering has been a burning question for Christians and non-christians alike since ancient times. We will survey some historical answers to this question from various periods and faiths, and consider how relevant they are in modern times. COLLEGE & CAREER GROUP Hosted by Francesca Lim and Katrin Karschat Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Dinner and Bible study, free from formality. Fun, discussions, fellowship, relationships and other programs! LADIES WHO LUNCH Coordinated by Nita Schimscha nd.schimscha@aon.at On the last Friday of each month, delicious lunches are held at different types of restaurants throughout the city. Next meeting: Friday, 29th September, at 12 noon. Bella Santi, Ungargasse 6, 1030 Wien. Near Wien Mitte and O Tram. Please come along, and to reserve a place Mary, marygeissler@hotmail.com HARVEST FESTIVAL On Oct. 8th we are celebrating our Harvest Festival. It has been our tradition for many years that on this Sunday we bring non-perishable food items and men s clothing in good condition. We place them in front of the altar when we arrive at church. If you are not able to bring these items, financial support is also very welcome. An envelope is at the end of each pew, just write "Haus Josef" on it. These gifts will be brought personally to "Haus Josef", a home for homeless men in the 18th district in Vienna, run by Caritas. Please help us support this charity! FUN AND FELLOWSHIP WITH CHILDREN On Sat. the 7th of Oct. from 3-5pm, families with children are invited to the Meeting Point for some fun together. We will have painting for the children and the parents will have a chance to get to know each other, and enjoy some refreshments. Bring some friends along! The more the merrier! For info contact Linda Bednar: Linda.Bednar@reflex.at PLEASE CHECK THE VCC WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DETAILS

7 WELCOME VISITORS/Prayer Request/Volunteer forms can be found at the ends of the pews. Please print your request clearly and place the completed form in one of the offering baskets. Thank you! Spiritual Life! PRAYER REQUEST: If you have a prayer request, please it to the Prayer Group and we will pray for you. prayer@viennacommunitychurch.com For pastoral consultation, directly to: pastor@viennacommunitychurch.com! DAILY DEVOTION: We invite you to participate in the reading of our daily devotion! Serving and Gathering Opportunities Please contact Sonja Botha at worship@viennacommunitychurch.com! Choir: If you are interested in joining our Choir or our Praise Band or contributing your musical talents, please let us know!! Volunteers needed: To volunteer as a greeter, usher, reader or to bring flowers, please sign up online via the VCC website or contact Sonja.! Announcements: Please send all announcements in print ready form by Thursday evening. Thank you!! Bulletin: We are particularly in need of volunteers to help print the Bulletin! Publications We would like to encourage you to submit interesting photos of something special from the VCC Sunday Service, in or around Vienna, your travels, or a family event that you would like to share. Please send in.jpeg or.png format with your name, and a description of the photo to: voiceeditor@viennacommunitychurch.com Thank you! Birthdays Our Church Family wishes God s blessings to all those with September birthdays! The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you! (Numbers 6:25) PLEASE CHECK THE VCC WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DETAILS

8 How to Donate to the Vienna Community Church Funding of VCC comes solely from the gifts of members, friends, and visitors. If you would like to support this congregation s ministry, please put your gift into the offering-basket: envelopes on the pew-racks are provided for your use. All currencies are welcome, as are electronic transfers to VCC s account: IBAN: AT BIC: GIBAATWWXXX at the ERSTE Bank, (Bank Code / BLZ 20111) and checks (cheques). For U.S.A. tax credit, please make checks payable to AFCU (American and Foreign Christian Union) and write Vienna Community Church on the memo line. Checks may also be mailed to AFCU, AFCU Treasurer, 2885 Sanford Ave. SW #29934 Grandville, MI U.S.A. (note new address) If you have questions or concerns that you would like to discuss, please contact VCC Board members via our website: If you would like to speak with the Pastor, please contact him on: pastor@viennacommunitychurch.com THANK YOU TO ALL SERVING IN WORSHIP! Pastor: Organist: Choir Director: Composer in Residence: Sunday School: Bulletin Editor: Reader: Greeter: Ushers: Worship Setup: Flowers: Dr. Gábor Lassu Tomasz Piętak Cassandra McConnell Dainis Michel Linda Bednar Dr. David Nolland Maria Ciliberti Mary Geissler Mary Geissler & Sonja Botha Sonja Botha & Linda Bednar Maria Ciliberti, dedicated to Maggie Roehling and her new start and Marie Ciliberti - anniversary of death Sept 23, 2013 Through Many Cultures, One Faith We Praise God by Reaching People for Christ! Join VCC s Group & Like Us VCC MEETING POINT: 39/3 Untere Donaustraße, 1020 Vienna