Sunday, August 16, 2015 9:00am The East Koshkonong Lutheran Church 454 East Church Rd., Cambridge, WI 53523 Church Office: Phone 423-3017 Email: eklc@bminet.com www.eastkoshkonong.org Pastor Brenda Lovick: 608-616-5085 Email: pastor.brendalovick@gmail.com
Sunday, August 16, 2015 Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the creator of wind and rain, field and ocean, the bread of life coming down from above, the power at work within us and this world. P: Before God and in the company of our sisters and brothers, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. God and Father of all, C: we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have thought better of ourselves than others. We have told lies, said hurtful things, acted in ways we wish we could take back, and looked the other way when action was needed. In your mercy, O God, forgive us, cleanse us, and heal us, for the sake of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. P: If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; everything has become new! In Christ, you are a new creation: your sins are taken away and you are made new. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. GATHERING SONG O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts ELW 658 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. CANTICLE OF PRAISE Page 149
PRAYER OF THE DAY A: Let us pray. Ever-loving God, your Son gives himself as living bread for the life of the world. Fill us with such a knowledge of his presence that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life to serve you continually, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. FIRST READING (Proverbs 9:1-6) A reading from Proverbs. 1 Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her servant-girls, she calls from the highest places in the town, 4 You that are simple, turn in here! To those without sense she says, 5 Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. 6 Lay aside immaturity, and live, and walk in the way of insight. L: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. PSALM (Psalm 34:9-14) A: 9 Fear the LORD, you saints of the LORD, for those who fear the LORD lack nothing. C: 10 The lions are in want and suffer hunger, but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good. R A: 11 Come, children, and lis- ten to me; I will teach you reverence for the LORD. C: 12 Who among you takes plea- sure in life and desires long life to en- joy prosperity? A: 13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from lying words. C: 14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. R
SECOND READING (Ephesians 5:15-20) A reading from Ephesians. 15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, 20 giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. L: Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Page 151 GOSPEL (John 6:51-58) P: The holy gospel according to John. C: Glory to you, O Lord. [Jesus said,] 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh. 52 The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? 53 So Jesus said to them, Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; 55 for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. 56 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. 57 Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever. P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. TIME FOR CHILDREN Norway Grove Youth Spirit Chimers
SPECIAL MUSIC Make a Joyful Noise Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all the earth. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all the earth. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Make a loud noise and rejoice, sing praises. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Make a loud noise and rejoice, sing praises. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness ELW 488 CREED A: With the whole church, let us confess our faith: 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. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION A: With confidence in God s compassion and generosity, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God s creation. A brief silence. God of generosity, you came to live among us in communion with us. We pray for all congregations, that they be places of welcome and belonging where those who seek you find a home A: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. A:...Into your loving hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your abundant mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
PEACE P: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you. OFFERTORY Let the vineyards be Fruitful ELW 184 OFFERING PRAYER A: Let us pray. God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. GREAT THANKSGIVING Page 152 PREFACE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Page 153 THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE LORD S PRAYER P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. 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. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. INVITATION TO COMMUNION Jesus said, Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. SHARING OF HOLY COMMUNION Sharing of Holy communion Communion will be by intinction. You will receive the wafer and then you can dip the wafer in either the chalice with red wine or the chalice with white grape juice. LAMB OF GOD Page 154
COMMUNION HYMN Blest Be the Tie That Binds ELW 656 COMMUNION HYMN Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word ELW 663 P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A: Let us pray. Wise and generous God, we thank you that at this holy table you have fed us again with the food of everlasting life. Send us with your blessing to seek the good of our neighbor and call others to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. BLESSING P: Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. SENDING SONG Just a Closer Walk with Thee ELW 697 DISMISSAL A: Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ loved us. C: Thanks be to God. ~Worship Leaders~ Pastor ~ Pastor Brenda Lovick Assisting Minister ~ Carolyn Lien Lector ~ Joanne Gyland Acolyte ~ Paul Chadwick & Isaiah Long Greeter ~ Nicholas Woodstock Ushers ~ Brenda Schroeder, Harriet Eikland, Karen Hayes & Lyle Walheim Communion Set-up/take-down ~ Jean Carlson & Holly Loomis Communion Assistants ~ Scott & Ann Nottestad Offering Counters ~ Carroll Ehrke & Gloria Fruit Musician ~ Andrew Severson Special Music ~ Norway Grove Spirit Chimers Fellowship Hour ~ Betty Gunnelson, Bev & Bud Lien
~Prayers~ Thanksgiving to God for East Koshkonong Lutheran Church's mission and ministry. -Prayers for the ministries of John and Amy Lindstrom, Lindsay Stolen, and Jens Notstad. -Baptism of Rosalie Drew Zacharias -Music ministry of The Norway Grove Youth Spirit Chimers God's guidance and direction for -Please keep the family of Dale Volenberg in your thoughts and prayers as we express sympathy for their loss. -For the people of Nepal who have been affected by the earthquake. -For the peace in Iran, Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and among all the nations of the world. God s protection & safety for people of the world. God's protection and safety for those being deployed -Please remember all our veterans. Give them all God s comfort in their memories of war and service to their country. Healing and health concerns... -Anbjorg Kaashagen -Joy Borchardt -Ruth Jacobson -Delbert Swain -Sonja Christensen -John Pritchard -Linda Melton* Please note: If you have a prayer request and want it put in the bulletin, please write it down on the back of the communion/welcome card or notify the office before noon on Wednesday. Prayer requests will remain for 3 weeks unless otherwise requested. Prayer requests week August 9, 2015. *Denotes new/changed request. July Monthly Offerings Report 7/26/15 Offerings July Goal to meet Budget July Offerings $ 2,127.00 $ 13,670.92 $ 10,259.00 Weekly Offerings Report 8/2/15 Offerings August Goal to meet Budget August Offeringsto-Date $ 4,687.00 $ 12,926.84 $ 4,687.00 Weekly Offerings Report 8/9/15 Offerings August Goal to meet Budget August Offeringsto-Date $ 3,324.00 $ 13,670.92 $ 8,011.00
~Calendar of Events~ Sunday, August 16, 2015 9:00am Worship, Special Music ~ Norway Grove Chimers 10:00am Coffee Fellowship Hour hosted by Betty Gunnelson, Bev & Bud Lien 10:15am EKLC Youth Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:30am Staff Meeting 9:30am Prayers For Our People 10am-1pm Pastor s Office Hours* Wednesday, August 19, 2015 6:30pm Church Council Thursday, August 20, 2015 8:00am Men s Breakfast 11:00am Text Study Sunday, August 23, 2015 8:00am Choir Rehearsal 9:00am Worship 10:00am East Koshkonong Lutheran Church First Annual Family Reunion *Pastor s office hours may change due to pastoral needs. She is always available at other times by appointment. Today we welcome the Norway Grove Youth Spirit Chimers! They will be providing special music for us, led by Elaine Jaeke. Elaine has been a church musician at Pastor Brenda s home congregation in DeForest for many years. Elaine and the chimers will be providing the children s time and other special music in the worship today. Attendance Report for last Sunday, August 9, 2015: 63 Attendance for Sunday, August 2, 2015: 106 Attendance for Sunday, July 26, 2015: 87 Attendance for Sunday, July 19, 2015: 77
~Announcements~ VISITORS We are happy to welcome you among us to share Christian worship and fellowship! We invite you to identify yourself as a visitor to an usher so that s/he may offer you a packet of information about our church. We will be grateful if you will fill out a communion card and hand it to an usher as you share the Holy Communion with us today. Please join us at the table of Holy Communion where Christ is our host, inviting all of us to come and eat! If you have prayer requests or questions, please write on the back of the communion card. We pray God s blessings for you as we continue our life s pilgrimage. School Supply Drive EKLC is collecting donations for LWR School Kits. Collection boxes and supply lists are in the Narthex. We are blessed to be a blessing! Needed: Donations of old used Towels and rags for Youth Car Wash. The youth are excited to be hosting a car wash at the EKLC Family Reunion! They are seeking donations of old towels and rags. If you have some to donate please bring them to the Confirmation Room where there are donation boxes for you to put them in. Please join the EKLC choir! Welcome to everyone to be a part of the choir. We have started rehearsals. The next rehearsal is August 23 rd at 8 A.M. in the choir room. We have a request to sing All Day Sunday Singing on Aug. 23 rd in honor of our First Annual EKLC Reunion and Picnic Lunch. We will also be learning music to sing during worship in September. The choir sings the second and fourth Sunday of each month and rehearses at 8 prior to the service. Hope to see you! The First Annual East Koshkonong Family Reunion! Mark the date on your calendar for The First Annual East Koshkonong Family Reunion on August 23 rd. Invite all your friends, family and neighbors to this event. We will begin with worship at 9 followed by a picnic lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Then a pie auction. After that, outside for games for the kids and the youth group will be holding a car wash. Search for your favorite pie recipe as we would like several to bid on. Do not forget to label what type of pie you brought! FACEBOOK PAGE Please Like us on East Koshkonong Lutheran Church Facebook!
EKLC is looking forward to a new and exciting Sunday School year! Join us in our kick-off on Rally day September 13 th, beginning with worship at 9am, followed by fellowship and fun activities in the education wing! This day marks the beginning of our education programs. It will include a special Children s sermon that will have a Blessing of the Backpacks (for all children young and old). All are invited to bring their backpacks, handbags, brief cases etc. Registration forms can be found on our website: http://www.eastkoshkonong.org/, in the narthex and will be available on Rally day. See you in church!