June 24, 2018 11:00 a.m. Fifth Sunday after entecost
The Order of Worship Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy ommunion St. Olaf Service astor L Leader ongregation ( ) Indicates appropriate times to make the sign of the cross as a reminder of our Baptism. It is not obligatory to do so. Gathering Opening Voluntary Salix ercy Whitlock The congregation may stand. Entrance Hymn 756 Eternal Father, Strong to Save MELITA onfession and Forgiveness Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love. Amen. Trusting God s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Greeting Eternal God our creator, in you we live and move and have our being. Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires. By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus hrist our Lord. Amen. Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus hrist. God s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us. In the mercy of almighty God, hrist died for us while we still were sinners; and for his sake, God forgives you all your sins. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus hrist, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Hymn of raise Glory to God in the highest
rayer of the Day Let us pray: O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus hrist, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The congregation may be seated. Word Lesson pew Bible, p. 487 salm 107:1-3, 23-32 Young readers Adventure Bible p. 714 L Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. The congregation may stand. 2
Gospel Acclamation Gospel pew Bible p. 816 Mark 4:35-41 Young readers Adventure Bible p. 1170 before the Gospel The holy gospel according to Mark, the fourth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. following the Gospel The gospel of the Lord. raise to you, O hrist. The congregation may be seated. hildren ages 4 years through 3 rd grade are invited to attend the children s sermon in room 115. Sermon astor Jim Graeser The congregation may stand. hildren will return from the children s sermon. Hymn of the Day In hrist Alone Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 3
ommissioning of Senior High Youth Gathering articipants rayers Lord, in Your mercy, receive our prayer. eace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. We make peace with God and each other before coming to the Lord s table. The congregation may be seated. Offering Meal We give back to God out of the abundance with which He has blessed us. During the month of June, each KOG family will be invited to participate by purchasing backpacks and making donations to purchase supplies. The Faithful Ones offerings for the month will also be used to fill these backpacks with school supplies. If you wish to offer additional funds for this ministry, please use an envelope which may be found in the Narthex. hecks should be made out to King of Glory with Faithful Ones in the memo. God of Grace and God of Glory Michael D. ostello God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your pow'r; crown your ancient church's story; bring its bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour. Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn the hrist, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days. ure our children's warring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and for in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore. Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969 4
The congregation may stand. Response rayer Great Thanksgiving Let us pray: Merciful God, you open wide your hand and satisfy the need of every living thing. You have set this feast before us. Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to embrace it. Open our lives to live it. We pray this through hrist our Lord. Amen. We prepare our hearts and minds to receive hrist. It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Sanctus 5
Words of Institution With these words, the pastor consecrates the elements for Holy ommunion. Lord s rayer 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. The congregation may be seated. Agnus Dei Distribution of ommunion At King of Glory we welcome all who believe Jesus hrist is present for and with us in the bread and wine. If you would prefer not to receive wine, simply request white grape juice when served. Gluten-free wafers may also be requested. hildren and adults not communing are invited to come forward for a word of blessing. Open hands show you wish to receive communion; folded hands show you want a blessing. Solo How an I Keep From Singing Ovid Young, arr. Hymn 790 Day by Day BLOTT EN DAG The congregation may stand. Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen. rayer after ommunion Let us pray: Jesus hrist, host of this meal, you have given us not only this bread and cup, but your very self, that we may feast on your great love. Filled again by these signs of your grace, may we hunger for your reign of justice, may we thirst for your way of peace, for you are Lord forevermore. Amen. 6
Sending Benediction Just as we began, we end worship in the Name of the Triune God. 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. Amen. Sending Hymn 632 O God, Our Help in Ages ast ST. ANNE omit stanza 2 Dismissal Go in peace. The Spirit sends us forth to serve. Thanks be to God. We are sent into the world, loving one another as hrist first loved us. losing Voluntary Tuba Tune raig Sellars Lang ortions of the liturgy are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #A- 705448. Other liturgical aids are from Sundays and Seasons 2011 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission. The St. Olaf Service by James E. Bobb 2016 Birnamwood ublications (ASA). 7
SERVING TODAY astor Jim Graeser John Harris, reader Anna Brookover, acolyte Eva St. John, crucifer The King of Glory Summer hoir Victoria Kerr, soprano Michael Shake, organ 8
The Flowers in the Sanctuary Today are given by aryl and Gary Gatzlaff in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; John and Molli Harris in celebration of their forty-seventh wedding anniversary; Margie and Bob Rutford in celebration of their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary. The Sensory Room is a safe place for those with differences, such as ADHD or autism, who cannot remain seated for long periods of time quietly or silently, to participate in worship without disturbing those around them. With comfortable seating, adjustable lighting and sound, and a large picture window, this room is a welcome extension of the worship space. rayer Stations are located along the rear wall of the Sanctuary. You are invited to use these stations for personal reflection and prayer before or after worship, or after receiving communion. You are also invited to light a candle the flame a symbol of the light of hrist, sustained in our hearts even as we leave this space. Listening and Visual Aid Devices are available during worship services for those with hearing and sight impairments. If you would like to use this equipment, ask an usher. There are large-print Scripture lessons available on the counter in the Narthex. lease feel free to pick up copies. King of Glory Worship Webcasts Watch King of Glory worship live every Sunday, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. at www.kingofglory.com. Or, watch recent sermons anytime from the Sermons page under the Resources menu. In Our rayers. Deadline for printed rayer oncerns is Thursday noon. During Sunday s rayers of the eople, we offer prayers for Member Births, Deaths, Hospitalizations, and Healing. To place a name on Sunday s rayers of the eople, please contact Olin Knudsen at oknudsen@sbcglobal.net. For a complete and up-to-date list, please visit the table located in the Narthex. King of Glory Lutheran hurch, ELA 6411 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75240 E-mail: office@kingofglory.com (972) 661-9435 web page: www.kingofglory.com ongregation council: council@kingofglory.com astor James E. Graeser, Jr., Lead astor astor Olin Knudsen, Visitation astor Kim Widlund, Director of Administration Rainey Smith, Family Ministry oordinator Harold Huddleston, Director of Youth and Family Ministries Lynn Sullivan, Director of ommunication Michael Shake, Director of Music and Artistic Ministries Kerri Macy, Director of Adult Ministries