August 9, 2015 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost First Lesson First Kings 19:4-8 [Elijah] went a day s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die: It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my ancestors. Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, Get up and eat. He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. The angel of the Lord came a second time, touched him, and said, Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you. He got up, and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God. Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Second Lesson Ephesians 4:25-5:2 So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Gospel John 6:35-51 Jesus said to [the crowd,] I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 1 Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, I am the bread that came down from heaven. They were saying, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, I have come down from heaven? Jesus answered them, Do not complain among yourselves. No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall all be taught by God. Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 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. August 9, 2015 10:00 a.m. Outdoor Worship
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost First Lutheran Church Online August 9, 2015 Fergus Falls, Minnesota Giving 10:00 a.m. (218) 739-3348 (QR Code) www.firstlutheranchurchff.org firstlc@live.com This is the second week of four when our Gospel text is part of the "bread of life" sayings of Jesus. Jesus tells us that whoever eats of this living bread will live forever, and never be hungry again! Can this be? Or is this just another inflated diet claim, guaranteed to disappoint us after a while? Gathering Song Spirit Song Wimber Everyone Who Is Thirsty Come Beech There Is Joy in the Lord Keaggy Announcements *Opening Song You Have Come Down to the Lake Shore Printed on last page *Apostolic 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. *Litany O sing to God a new creation song. For God has done marvelous things. We are born citizens of God's world. For God has done marvelous things. Let us see the earth as children of the earth. Give us a clear vision, O God. May our sights be greater than house to house. Give us clear vision, O God. Cause us to share life from generation to generation. God, you are with us from the foundations of the earth. Many and great are your things, O God, maker of earth and sky. God's hands are upon all creatures who live upon the earth. Amen. Thank you to all who brought a dish to share with our congregation! Large Print Bulletins are available. If you would like a copy for worship, please ask an usher. Sympathy to the family and friends of Teddy Stahl who passed away last week. Also, sympathy to the family of Baris Oscarson who passed away last Monday. Their funerals were held yesterday at First Lutheran Church. LB Homes is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a free picnic lunch on Wednesday, August 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the lawn of Alcott Manor, 418 East Alcott Avenue in Fergus Falls. BBQ pulled pork slider sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, ice cream treats and watermelon will be served along with Harmon Killebrew Root Beer and lemonade. A beagle bouncy house will be available for the kids and live music too! Event will be held rain or shine. Please join us in celebrating LB Homes 100 years of Caring! To all who helped with the Red Cross Blood Drive: Thank you thank you! You had a fantastic blood drive Tuesday and Wednesday at the end of July. You ended Tuesday collection with 56 units and yesterday you ended with 44 units. That means that you collected 100 units of blood which can potentially help up to 300 patients! Thank you so much for all the hard work you and the church did to make this drive such a success. We ve had one of the toughest summers and are going to be going on national appeal starting Monday because of it. Your drive has made a big difference and I thank you so much! *Prayer of the Day P Let us pray.... C Amen First Reading 1 Kings 19:4-8 (Congregational response after reading: Thanks be to God) Second Reading Ephesians 4:25--5:2 (Congregational response after reading: Thanks be to God) 1
This Week at First Lutheran: Today: 10:00 a.m. Outdoor Worship/Holy Communion Monday: 9-3 pm WELCA Love Days 5 p.m. Al-Anon Tuesday: 9 am Staff meeting 3 pm Mill Street Bible Study 5 pm Education Committee 6 pm Church Council *Gospel John 6:35, 41-51 (Congregation responds after Gospel is read: Praise to you, O Christ) Sermon You ll never be Hungry Again! Pastor Saul Hymn of the Day We Come to the Hungry Feast ELW 479 (children come forward during the last verse) Wednesday: 7:00 am XY Men s Bible Study @ Café 116 9:30 am Al-Anon 10 am AA Thursday: 8:45 am Morning Watch Pr. Saul KBRF AM 1250 9:30 am Sr Bible Study & Coffee 5:30 pm Worship/Holy Communion Friday: Saturday: CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Next Sunday, August 16th 9:30 am Worship/Holy Communion Text: Ray Makeever, b. 1943 Music: HUNGRY FEAST, Ray Makeever Text and music 1982 Ray Makeever, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator. Senior Pastor: Associate Pastor: Part-time Visitation Pastor: Council President: Worship Team Communion Assistants: Acolytes: Lector: Sacristan: Ushers: PA: Saul Stensvaag Jennifer Rose Stan Satre Lisa Wolfe Anne Taylor Morgan & Ashley Shuck, Margaret Kratzke, Steve Fitz Alexis Larson, Nycole Mouritsen Dolores Simdorn Carolyn Sund Anthony & Joyce Perez, Daniel & Carol Roehl LeAnne Jaenisch Children s Event *Apostle s Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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. 2
*Prayers of the Church P Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs. P Lord, in your mercy, or Let us pray to the Lord. C hear our prayer. Lord, have mercy. You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore *The PEACE is shared P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. Offering Firm Foundation Gordon Worship Team Offering Response Create In Me a Clean Heart Unknown Used with permission under LincenSing #L8087 3
Post Communion Blessing * Post Communion The Trees of the Field (Sing through twice) *The Great Thanksgiving Words of Institution The Lord s Prayer C: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Distribution of Communion Hymns during Communion Text & Music 1975, Lillenas Publishing Co, admin. The Copyright Co., All rights reserved Used with permission ; CCLI #679612 * Post-Communion Prayer * Benediction and Sending (Congregational response: Thanks be to God) * Postlude Reprise of The Trees of the Field Let Us Break Bread Together 1 Let us break bread together on our knees; Let us break bread together on our knees. Refrain: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Text: Percy Dearmer, 1967-1936, alt. Music: Harold Friedell, 1905-1958 Text Oxford University Press Music 1957, 1985 H. W. Gray, admin. CPP/Belwin 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; Let us drink wine together on our knees. Refrain 3 Let us praise God together on our knees; Let us praise God together on our knees. Refrain Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promised good to me; his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. 5 Text: John Newton, 1725-1807, alt., sts. 1-4; anonymous, st. 5 Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-704276 4