Resurrection Lutheran Church PO Box 427 8160 Old State Road Cameron SC 29030 (803) 823-2915 rlccameron@windstream.net www.cameronrlc.org We welcome all who worship here today! Please greet one another in the love of our Savior! Pastor: Rev. Eric S. Little Pastor Emeritus: Rev. G. Baylis Corley Organist: Sara Lineberger Pianist: Lois Bud Porth Cantor: Bayne Haigler Lay Assistant: Wayne Rast Next Sunday: Bates Houck Acolyte: Barbara Haigler Crucifer: Rebekah Haigler Altar Flowers: The Haigler Family Next Sunday: Gilmore and Peggy Haigler Nursery: Mims Taylor and Becky Haigler Next Sunday: Deborah Porth and Anna Porth Altar Guild: Mary Jo Spiers and Lois Johnson Ushers: Hank Rhame; Capt., Joe Haigler, Keith Haigler and William Robinson Hearing devices are available. Please see an usher for assistance. [Please see announcements printed in the back of this bulletin.]
Resurrection and St. Matthew s Lutheran Parish Cameron, South Carolina Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost Nov. 11, 2018 PRELUDE SHARING CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, the one who fashions us, the one who heals us, the one who reforms us again and again. Let us confess our sin, calling for God's transforming power. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Source of all life, we confess that we have not allowed your grace to set us free. We fear that we are not good enough. We hear your word of love freely given to us, yet we expect others to earn it. We turn the church inward, rather than moving it outward. Forgive us. Stir us. Reform us to be a church powered by love, willing to speak for what is right, act for what is just, and seek the healing of your whole creation. God hears our cry and sends the Spirit to change us and to empower our lives in the world. Our sins are forgiven, God s love is unconditional, and we are raised up as God s people who will always be made new, in the name of Jesus Christ. GATHERING HYMN NO: 707 LORD OF GLORY, YOU HAVE BOUGHT US GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
KYRIE
HYMN OF PRAISE
PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. Let us pray. And also with you. O God, you show forth your almighty power chiefly by reaching out to us in mercy. Grant us the fullness of your grace, strengthen our trust in your promises, and bring all the world to share in the treasures that come through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. FIRST READING: 1 Kings 17:8-16 WORD Children s Message at Resurrection 8The word of the LORD came to [Elijah,] saying, 9 Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you. 10 So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink. 11 As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand. 12 But she said, As the LORD your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of meal in a jar, and a little oil in a jug; I am now gathering a couple of sticks, so that I may go home and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die. 13 Elijah said to her, Do not be afraid; go and do as you have said; but first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterwards make something for yourself and your son. 14 For thus says the LORD the God of Israel: The jar of meal will not be emptied and the jug of oil will not fail until the day that the LORD sends rain on the earth. 15 She went and did as Elijah said, so that she as well as he and her household ate for many days. 16 The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD that he spoke by Elijah. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM: Psalm 146 (sung responsively, cantor begins) 1Hal- lelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul! 2I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
3 Put not your trust in rulers, in mortals in whom there is no help. 4When they breathe their last, they re- turn to earth, and in that day their thoughts perish. 5Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help, whose hope is in the LORD their God; 6who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; who keeps promis- es forever; 7who gives justice to those who are oppressed, and food to those who hunger. The LORD sets the captive free. 8The LORD opens the eyes of the blind; the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. 9The LORD cares for the stranger; the LORD sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked. 10The LORD shall reign forever, your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah! SECOND READING: Hebrews 9:24-28 24Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. 25 Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year after year with blood that is not his own; 26 for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the twelfth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.
38As [Jesus] taught, he said, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation. 41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44 For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY NO. 679 Pastor Eric Little FOR THE FRUIT OF ALL CREATION HOLY BAPTISM PAGE 227 PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING ANTHEM Come and Be Joyful Vivaldi/Hopson Adult Choir OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN NO. 884 Praise God, from Whom DEDICATION OF NEW MISSAL STAND AND FLOWER VASES PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, Let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God s creation. Each portion of the prayers ends with Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, Trusting in your mercy through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
THE LORD'S PRAYER PAGE 154 BLESSING The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace. SENDING HYMN NO. 638 BLESSED ASSURANCE DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Memorials Given to Resurrection Lutheran Church In Memory Of: George D. Rast, Jr. Given by David Rast Dr. H. Edward McCullough Given by David Rast Maeola H. Porth Given by Joe and Elaine Haigler Nell Felkel Milton and Esther Dufford Michael A. Powell Lois Bud Porth Michael and Rosemary Inabinet Mary Jo Spiers Julia K. Hovis Ray and Ann Bradford Official Notice Congregational Meetings at Resurrection November 25, 2018 Purpose to receive Congregation Council nominees for the term 2019, 2020 & 2021 December 9, 2018 Purpose to elect Congregation Council Members and adopt 2019 budget for Resurrection FAITH 5 READINGS: Sun., Nov. 11 Mark 12:38-44 Mon., Nov. 12 Psalm 94 Tues., Nov. 13 I Timothy 5:9-16 Wed., Nov. 14 Luke 4:16-30 Thurs., Nov. 15 Psalm 16 Fri., Nov. 16 Daniel 4:19-27 Sat., Nov. 17 Mark 12:1-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS The Sacrament of Holy Baptism... is being administered today to Carter Edward Shuler, son of Edward and Beth Shuler. May the power of the Holy Spirit be upon Carter throughout his life to guide him and strengthen his faith; and may God s presence and blessing always be a part of his home! The flowers today are given by the Haigler family in honor of the Baptism of Carter Edward Shuler this morning and also in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon V. Haigler, Jr. Dedication of New Altar Furnishings... Today we dedicate the new missal stand and flower vases to the glory of God and in memory of Mrs. Mary Sue Haigler. She was chairman of the Altar Guild for many years and these additions are a fitting memory of her service. Council meeting... All RLC council members are requested to attend the regularly scheduled meeting today at 6:00 p.m. DEADLINE IS TODAY FOR Christmas Poinsettias. Order forms are now available. You are asked to fill out and turn in with your payment by today so that we can get our order in to the Florist. Lutheran Men in Mission will be meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Dinner and a program will be offered. All men of the parish are invited to attend. Lutheran Men in Mission. It is not too late to contribute to the mission and ministry of the SC Lutheran Men in Mission. Envelopes and Committee of 100 forms are available for your convenience on the tables in the narthex and Parish Building. Thanks for your support. Christmas Angel Trees will appear very soon! Announcement of angels will be made in November. This project is in conjunction with Hope Lutheran Outreach Ministries, Vance, SC. Cameron Community Soup Supper and Thanksgiving Service will be held at Cameron Baptist Church on Sunday, November 18, 2018. The Soup & Cornbread Supper will begin at 6:00 pm and the Service will follow at 7:00 pm. We need volunteers for soup this year. Sign Up Now for the LMM Annual Christmas Dinner being held on Thurs., November 29, 2018 at 7:00 pm!! The Dinner is open to the entire congregation. The cost is $25 per person and there is a sign-up sheet on the table outside the Fellowship Hall.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 2018 Today 6:00 pm RLC Congregation Council Meeting Monday 7:00 pm Bible Study: SMLC Tuesday 10:00 am Bible Study: RLC 7:00 pm LMM Meeting Wednesday 7:30pm Choir Practice Next Sunday 9:00 am Worship: SMLC 10:00 am Sunday Church School: RLC 10:00 am Sunday Church School: SMLC 11:00 am Worship: RLC PARISH PRAYER LIST: Members Billy Smith Peter Sonne Rev. & Mrs. G. Baylis Corley Helen Bull Dewey Kemmerlin Gail Corley Elaine Ulmer Military Zach Hyleman & Family (El Salvador) J. T. Gantt Ryan Zitnick Dominic Panza Andrew Pekarek Kamryn Edgemon SC Synod Staff Rev. Herman Yoos, Bishop Rev. Ginny Aebischer, Bishop s Assistant Rev. Eric G. Wolf, Bishop s Assistant Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop ELCA FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE PARISH: Jan Croft mother-in-law of Michael Weeks Barry Shuler brother of Marie Rast Jennifer Davy cousin of Debbie Barwick Mike Mellon nephew of Chris Philpot Sullivan Parker Bull son of friends of the Community Sue Morrow mother of Nancy Smith Keith Wages friend of Richard and Nancy Smith LeAnna Flynn daughter of Reta Westbury Gary Ryder friend of Larry Barwick James Wig Weathers friend of Mickey Weeks Jerry Wiles friend of Gwen Fulmer Pete Lesesne brother-in-law of Larry and Debbie Barwick Karen Montgomery cousin of William Robinson Sara Wade friend of Sandy and Sherry Houck Robert Gantt friend of Sandy and Sherry Houck Kevin Lucas father of Katie Haigler Ernie Hinson friend of Mickey Weeks Harold Nalley grandfather of Erin Burch, Ansley Turnblad and Taylor Porth Sallie Carlson daughter of Gladys Zellmer Gladys Zellmer former member of the parish Beth Rickenbaker friend of Nancy Smith Gina Garrick friend of Dot Edgemon Mary Baker Mother of Kathy Black Anthony Clamp cousin of Gwen Fulmer, John and Gary Porth Cecelia Sparrow grand niece of Steve and Venis Holstad Josh Hamilton friend of David Rast