May 29, 2016 Education Sunday Welcome to our visitors! We appreciate your joining our worship family this morning, and we invite you to sign our guest book. If you would like more information about our church, please contact the pastor at 414-427-9337. Sunday family worship.8:00 and 10:45 A.M. Choir...9:10. Sunday School...9:30. Adult Bible class...9:45 A.M. Greeting and prayer: Today's Worship Show me your ways, O LORD (Ps. 25:4). Invocation: P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. P: Show me your ways, O LORD, C: teach me your paths; Church of the Lutheran Confession 12145 W. Edgerton Avenue Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130 414-427-9337 http://www.messiahhalescorners.com Michael Eichstadt, Pastor Phone: 414-427-9303 Ted Quade, Principal Phone: 262-522-9824 Amy Mielke, Teacher Phone: 414-427-1512 Aprill Lillo, Teacher Phone: 262-446-2052 P: guide me in your truth and teach me, C: for you are God my Savior. Confirmation next Sunday Next Sunday five young people will profess their faith in Jesus as their Savior and receive the Lord s Supper for the first time. The 8:00 a.m. service will be held as usual. The examination service will be at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Rite of Confirmation and Holy Communion at the 10:45 a.m. service. Open house All are invited to a confirmation open house for Melanie Gerbitz at 3 p.m. next Sunday at her home (W328S7881 Glen Way/ Mukwonago). Delegate conference help needed Housing is needed for those from sister congregations attending the Great Lakes Delegate Conference to be held here June 6-7. Some guests will arrive Sunday evening and stay for two nights. Most will need housing only Monday evening. It is a great way to make new acquaintances, renew old ones, and show Christian hospitality. The signup list is on the bulletin board. Lutheran Spokesman The Lutheran Spokesman is the official magazine of the CLC. Each issue contains a wealth of devotional articles, as well as synod news and announcements. Recently the number of subscribers has increased by 25%, which has allowed for a reduction in both renewal and new subscriber rates. The cost for renewals is $10 and new subscribers will receive 12 issues for $8 (1/2 price). It makes a great gift. A signup sheet is on the bulletin board. The deadline is June 26th. July 4th run Looking Ahead DWednesday: 7:00 P.M: Bible class. Discussion of CLC/ELS/WELS relations and the Joint Statement. DFriday: 5:00 P.M: Confirmation picnic. DNext Sunday: 8:00 A.M: Worship with Holy Communion. 9:45 A.M: Examination of confirmands. 10:45 A.M: Rite of Confirmation and Holy Communion. DJune 6th-7th: Great Lakes Delegate Conference. DJune 12th: Summer schedule begins: Services at 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. (Sunday School and Bible class in recess). For a number of years we have handed out water to thirsty runners at the Hales Corners Firecracker Four race. This July 4th we would also like to have a team from Messiah running the race to help make people aware of our church and hopefully also to have opportunity to speak of our risen Lord and invite them to join us in hearing His Word. Even if you don t plan to run, we could use volunteers to serve on a committee to design a T-shirt and make plans. Contact Pastor if you would like to help. CLC news: Church dedication today: Living Hope Lutheran Church will host a dedication service for their recently purchased church building this afternoon at 4:00, with food to follow! The new church address is 3100 East Calumet Avenue, Appleton WI 54915. Called home: Retired pastor Keith Olmanson was called from the trials of this earth to the glory of heaven this past Thursday. The memorial service will be held at Immanuel, Mankato, MN, at 2 p.m. Thursday. Pastoral call: Pastor Nathanael Mayhew of Sleepy Eye, MN, has been called to serve as shepherd of Faith, Markesan, WI. Ministry anniversary: On July 3 at 3 p.m., Peace Thru Christ, Middleton, WI, will hold a special service of praise commemorating Pastor Mark Bernthal s 40 years in the public ministry. 10
Men s retreat: The "Man Up" men's retreat will be held from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28 at beautiful Wyalusing State Park near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin (one hour south of La Crosse). The cost is only $75 for the weekend and includes lodging, meals, and activities. Registration deadline is July 1, 2016. The retreat is being organized by CLC congregations in Minnesota and Wisconsin to strengthen and encourage men 18 years and older in their God-given roles in the home, church, and society. The weekend will include Bible Study, fellowship, leadership training, team and relationship building and worship. Sign up today at www.manup.clclutheran.org or email Nathanael Mayhew at ndmayhew@juno.com. Professorage repairs: The Immanuel Professorage Committee (IPC) has been doing a lot of planning for projects that will upgrade the professorage that Professor Paul Naumann will be moving into this summer. We are looking for volunteer help immediately before or after Convention, or anytime in June and early July convenient for you (in teams or individuals). In particular, the time after Convention (ends June 26) will be the most crucial and helpful. Projects include: installing new windows & siding, new carpeting/flooring, updating kitchen, painting interior, and fencing in the back yard. Those who are able to help with any of these projects or would like more details, please contact Pastor Paul Tiefel (715-829-2000/tiefels@hotmail.com). Branches renewal time: The Branches is a women's magazine that serves to encourage and edify! Renewals and new subscriptions are underway. Subscriptions are $15.00/year (4 issues). Send subscription requests to Laura Wales (Subscription Manager), 8727 Forestview Lane North, Maple Grove, MN 55369 / lewales@gmail.com. Please make checks payable to "The Branches" or email Laura for a PayPal option. FINANCES: Last Week To Date Budgetary Offerings: Sunday School: $3.00 $8,160.00 $287,711.00 Budgetary Needs: $6,403.00 $293,759.00 Over (Under) Budget: $1,757.00 ($6,048.00) Missions: $75.00 $3,470.00 MDF: $30.00 $2,133.00 Attendance Last Sunday: 60/50 Church cleaning: June 4-10: Church: Mielke, Schierenbeck, Naumann. School: Gerbitz, D. Mueller, Davis. June ushers: 1st: S. Mielke, J. Marita. 2nd: J.Lisak, S. Lisak. Daily Bible Readings: M: 2 Chr. 1-3; Jn. 11:1-27. Tu: 2 Chr. 4-6; Jn. 11:28-44. W: 2 Chr. 7-9; Jn. 11:45-57. Th: 2 Chr. 10-12; Jn. 12:1-19. F: 2 Chr. 13-17; Jn. 12:20-13:20 Sa/Su: 2 Chr. 18-21; Jn. 13:21-14:14. Hymns and liturgical settings under copyright are used by permission through Concordia Publishing House, License #000013843, Onelicense.net, #A-720270, or Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series C, Part 2 2016 CPH. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Unless otherwise indicated, Scriptures quoted are from the New King James Version of the Holy Bible, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Teach me your paths! 11
5 That all of us, Your children dear, By Christ redeemed, may Christ revere; Lead us in joy that all we do Will witness to our love for You. 6 Then guard and keep us to the end, Secure in You, our gracious friend, That in Your heav nly family We sing Your praise eternally. 1982 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License.NET, no. 100013843. Public domain P: Good and upright is the LORD; C: therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. P: He guides the humble in what is right C: and teaches them his way. Hymn: God Has Spoken by His Prophets Our Graduates: (See the hallway bulletin board for pictures and details) Joey Bailey: Messiah Lutheran School Melanie Gerbitz: Messiah Lutheran School Isabelle Morris: Messiah Lutheran School Jared Mueller: Messiah Lutheran School Khadijah Watson: Milwaukee Sign Language School Olivia Albrecht: Immanuel Luth. High School Sam Lisak: Immanuel Luth. High School Leah Mackensen: Immanuel Luth. High School Megan Marita: University of Wisconsin, Madison Aaron Mueller: Waukesha Cty. Tech. College Ben Mueller: Milwaukee School Of Engineering Erik Nelson: Waukesha Cty. Tech. College Brianna Lillo: University of Minnesota Announcements Thank you! We thank teacher Doug Libby from Immanuel, Mankato, MN, for bringing us the instruction and comfort of God s Word today. All are invited to stay after the service for fellowship and light refreshments. Continuing discussion... At Wednesday s Bible class we will continue our discussion of the history of the CLC relative to the WELS/ELS. We will also look at the Joint Statement prepared by representatives from the three synods. Friday picnic The picnic for this year s confirmands, as well as last year s class, will be held Friday from 5:00-6:30 at the parsonage. This year s class will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to prepare for Confirmation on Sunday. Confession and Absolution: P: Holy, holy, holy, Lord of hosts, as people who are by nature sinful and unclean, we can relate to the prophet Isaiah when he laments before You, Woe is me! For I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips. We confess that our lips, our thoughts, our actions, and our whole selves are unclean. We deserve Your punishment. C: For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. 9 2
P: Behold...your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for. Jesus has atoned for your sin. Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Hymn 366:1, 5-7 (red hymnal): One Thing s Needful; Lord, This Treasure Closing prayer: P: Lord, it is not that we chose You, but You chose us and washed us clean in the waters of our Baptism and bestowed upon us Your Spirit that we might believe. Give us every comfort and assurance that we may not lose sight of the goal and outcome of our faith, but endure through every trial and trouble to the day of Christ s coming again in glory; through Jesus Christ, our risen and ascended Lord. Benediction P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Messiah Lutheran School Graduation Closing hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, the Children s Friend P: Peace be with you. C: And also with you. Prayer: P: Lord Jesus Christ, You have entrusted to Your people the task of teaching all nations. Enlighten with the wisdom of Your Holy Spirit those who teach and those who learn, that the joyous truth of the Gospel may be known in every generation; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 3 8
Responsive prayer of the Church Pastor: plain type. Congregation: underlined, boldface type. Dear Lord God, our Instructor in the truth and our Savior from sin and death: Your Word truly is a lamp to our feet and a light for our path. We praise You for guiding us on that path which leads to Jesus and the eternal life He won for all by His suffering and death. Left to ourselves, Lord, we would quickly fall victim to Satan s deceptions, the world s distractions, and the misdirection of our flesh. Thank You for the gospel good news, the means of grace in Word and Sacraments, by which You have rescued us and made us Your own special people. Preserve us in the one true faith. You have given us many wonderful opportunities to grow in faith through Sunday worship and Bible classes. You have provided us with a Christian day school, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School to help our children know You better, that they may build their lives on Christ the Rock. We thank You for faithful, dedicated teachers who not only speak Your Word, but who live it and thereby serve as examples of Your loving care. This morning we think especially of Mrs. Aprill Lillo who has been such a blessing to this congregation, and in particular, to the youngest lambs of Your flock, and whom You are now leading to other areas of service. Her calm demeanor, patience, nurturing spirit, and joy in sharing Your Word will continue to bear fruit in the lives of her students for many years to come. Please bless her in her new endeavors, that she may be a blessing to all whose lives touch hers. We also ask that according to Your will and timing, You would supply us with another teacher to help with the spiritual instruction of new generations. Bless our Immanuel Lutheran High School, College, and Seminary. Grant the professors Your wisdom to prepare many men and women for the preaching and teaching ministries and to ready others to be active lay members and leaders of congregations throughout the CLC. Encourage many more parents to seek a Christ-centered education for their children. Impress upon our young people the priceless value of sitting at Jesus feet to hear His Word with classmates who share their faith and love for the Lord. Day by day be present with Gabriel Gurgel, the graduates of our congregation, and all the rest of us. Guide us where You want us to be and show us how You would have us serve You. No matter what our age, may it always be our greatest delight to search the Scriptures, to see Jesus ever more clearly as Lord and Savior, and to gladly speak of Him to all. We ask this in His name. Amen. The Lord s Prayer: Old Testament lesson: Proverbs 3:1-6.The key to true wisdom is recognizing that we do not have the answers and turning to the Lord for eternal truth. My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Day school: Renew Me, O Eternal Light Epistle lesson: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5.Jesus Christ and Him crucified is the vital message every soul needs for life and salvation. And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Gabriel Micah Gurgel Born: May 20, 2016 Baptized: May 29, 2016 Hymn: 750 (Worship Supplement): See This Wonder in the Making 7 4
We shall all faithfully speak in testimony of the forgiveness of sin and the birth of the life of faith which God our Father bestows in and through Baptism. Pastor: Do you renounce the devil and all his works and all his ways? Congre: I do renounce them. P: Do you believe in God the Father Almighty? C: Yes, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. P: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son? C: Yes, I believe in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. So I said: Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged. Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Then I said, Here am I! Send me. THE AIM OF HIGHER EDUCATION! (guest speaker: Doug Libby) P: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? C: Yes, I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Let the little children come to me for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. (Luke 18:16) Hymn 355 (red hymnal): Thou Art the Way; to Thee Alone Sermon: Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to another and said: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory! And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. 5 Offering 6