Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost August 20, 2017 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Eric L. Bodenstab Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe) 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-2112 zionelc@zionsandusky.org Deacon, Carolyn Steinfeldt August 20, 2017 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY In Isaiah we hear that God s house shall be a house of prayer for all people and that God will gather the outcasts of Israel. The Canaanite woman in today s gospel is a Gentile, an outsider, who is unflinching in her request that Jesus heal her daughter. As Jesus commends her bold faith, how might our church extend its mission to those on the margins of society? In our gathering around word and meal we receive strength to be signs of comfort, healing, and justice for those in need. ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING PRELUDE: In Christ There is No East or West Anna Laura Page Please stand CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. 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. 2
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. GATHERING SONG: HYMN #886 Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 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. TEMPLE TALK KYRIE 3
CANTICLE OF PRAISE 4
PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you. Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your name may be known throughout the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Please be seated CHILDREN S MESSAGE WORD FIRST READING: Isaiah 56:1,6-8 Pages 672 in the NRSV pew Bible The prophet calls upon Israel to do justice in view of God s imminent intervention to save. Righteousness and obedience define who belongs to the Israelite community not race, nationality, or any other category. The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5
PSALM 67 (read responsively) 1 May God be merciful to us and bless us; may the light of God s face shine upon us. 2 Let your way be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations on earth. 5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. 6 The earth has brought forth its increase; God, our own God, has blessed us. 7 May God give us blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe. SECOND READING: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Page 1032-1033 in the NRSV pew Bible God has not rejected Israel. Rather, the call and gifts of God are irrevocable, so that while all have been disobedient, God has mercy upon all. The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom* and cured every sickness a- mong the people. 6
The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: Matthew 15:21-28 Pages 892 in the NRSV pew Bible Jesus teaches his disciples that true purity is a matter of the heart rather than outward religious observances. Almost immediately, this teaching is tested when a woman considered to be pagan and unclean approaches him for help. The reading concludes: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated SERMON Please stand HYMN OF THE DAY #610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come APOSTLES CREED 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. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Please be seated 7
MEAL OFFERTORY: From the Inside Out Joel Houston Soloist: Savannah Castello Please stand A thousand times I ve failed, Still your mercy remains. And should I stumble again, I m caught in your grace. Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades. Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame. Your will above all else My purpose remains. The art of losing myself in bringing You praise. Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades. Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame. In my heart and my soul, well, I give You control. Consume me from the inside out, Lord. And let justice and praise Become my embrace, To love You from the inside out. Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades. Never ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame. And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise From the inside out, Lord, my soul cries out OFFERTORY HYMN #742 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (verse 3) OFFERTORY PRAYER Let us pray. Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. 8
THE GREAT THANKGIVING DIALOGUE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFACE SANCTUS THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord... to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. 9
LORD S PRAYER 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 Please be seated DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION 10
COMMUNION HYMN #591 That Priceless Grace Please stand POST COMMUNION CANTICLE: POST COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. 11
SENDING BLESSING Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. CLOSING HYMN #650 In Christ There Is No East or West DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE: Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Barbara Harbach Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress LiturgiesAnnual License #SAS000001. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Eric L. Bodenstab Assisting Minister: Carolyn Steinfeldt Organist: Ron Borchardt Lector: (8:00) Dick Long (10:30) Suzanne Jeffery Children s Message: Laurie Mears Prayers of the People: Marjorie Burton Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt Communion Assistants: (8:00) Tom & Cindy Patterson (10:30) John & Judy Mears Sound Board: (8:00) Dean Meyers (10:30) Bob Butler Ushers: (8:00) Randy Koch, Andy Castello, Joyce Leimbach, and Diane Ernst (10:30) Gary Gangluff and the Schimmel Family (Gary, Esther, Hayley, & Gary) Gathering Hosts: (8:00) Jeff & Linda Kerst Greeters: Lyle Marquardt Altar Guild: Annette Johnson Attendance/Offering August 12th & 13 th (211) General Fund Offering received $5,600.00 Midweek General Fund Offering received $1,355.00 Weekly budgeted amount $7,480.77 - Total General Fund amount received $6,955.00 12
One side vase is given by George and Betty Bickley in honor of their Wedding anniversary. The other side vase is given by Susan Francis in honor of her mother, Theodate Francis, on her 100 th birthday and in memory of her father Lester Francis and brother Lonny Francis. One center vase is given in loving memory of the birthday of Willowdean Wood by her family. The other center vase is given in loving memory of Jim Wyatt from his wife, Barb, and family. Pastor s Sunday Morning Adult Forum Meets at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the Library. The question of identifying truth has been around for a long time. Pilate asks Jesus, What is truth? in John 18:38. We re still asking about truth today. Pastor s Sunday morning adult forum will explore the question of truth and what it means for us as we read the Bible. August 20 th Any Other Name: Who gets to call it truth? August 27 th Jesus, the Truth: What does it mean to have a person be truth? Common Lectionary Text Study with Pastor Eric and Pastor Katie Suggitt at Mr. Smith s Coffee House, 140 Columbus Ave. in Downtown Sandusky, every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Join together to study the readings for the coming Sunday. Everyone is welcome! Readings for August 26 th and 27 th : Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 Care & Share Volunteers - Friday, August 25, 2017 Ron & Carol Albert and Tom & Nancy Kinsel SEE YOU AT THE CHURCH PICNIC TODAY FOLLOWING THE 10:30 A.M. SERVICE! In celebration of the 15 th Ordination Anniversary of Rev. C.J. Bailey, we have a card in the Gathering Room for all to sign today. 13
Fundraiser supporting Firelands Lutheran Youth F.L.Y. Monday, August 21, 2017 from 7 am 7 pm @ Barry Bagels, 4315 Milan Rd., Sandusky Barry Bagels will donate 20% of your purchase price when you present the flyer or show it on your smartphone when you place your order. You can download or print a copy from the attachment on the church calendar online or from the church website. Copies will also be available at the usher stands and in the church office. Giving Garden Sweetcorn Potluck sponsored by FLAMe Monday, August 21 st @ 5:30. St. John s Lutheran Church, 106 Scheid Rd., Sandusky. Everyone is invited! Sweet corn from the garden, hot dogs, and beverages will be provided. We will be eating in the fellowship hall which is handicap accessible. A signup sheet for the potluck is on the Kiosk in the Gathering Room. PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY! What a wonderful opportunity to gather with other members in the body of Christ (and enjoy some of the delicious corn grown in the Giving Garden ) Ministry Opportunity: We are in need of someone from our congregation to serve as a representative of Zion to FLAMe. The FLAMe meetings are on the 3 rd Monday of the month and are held at St. John s on Scheid Rd. If you are interested, the potluck on August 21 st would be a perfect opportunity to hear what FLAMe is all about. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer as the Zion representative, please contact Judy McEowen at 419-625-7950. Confirmation Parents Meeting: A meeting for all parents will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 27 th, at Zion. It is extremely important for you to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Steinfeldt at 419-625-2112. Theodate Francis will be celebrating her 100 th birthday on August 26 th. What a milestone! We thought we could show her our love and help her celebrate by sending her cards. Would you join us in wishing her a happy 100 th birthday? Her address is: 2025 Hayes Ave., Cedarview #15B, Sandusky, OH 44870 14
The Zion Senior Choir will be kicking off the 2017-2018 choir season with our annual picnic. If you enjoy singing and would like to join the choir please come join us for our annual picnic on Thursday, September 7 th at 6:00 p.m. at Plumbrook Condo Estates Picnic Shelter. Rehearsals will begin Thursday, September 14 th at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. If you have any questions, you may call Ron Albert @ 419-626-1645 or Carla Mitchell @ 419-621-7473. Help us sing God s praise! First Responders Appreciation Breakfast: Zion will be joining with the other FLAMe churches to express our thanks and appreciation to those who work to protect us. St. Paul Lutheran Church will be hosting the event this year on Saturday, September 16 th from 8 to 11 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet at the Kiosk in the Gathering Room. There is a need for volunteers as well as for items needed. Sandusky Churches Adopt a School Partnership (SCAASP) News: We will have a general meeting/green folder orientation for Sandusky Churches Adopt a School Partnership (SCAASP): TEAM ZION for current members and anyone interested in joining us for the 2017-2018 school year (even if it is behind the scenes!) in the Library on Sunday, September 24 th, following the 10:30 a.m. Worship service. If you would like to get a jumpstart in joining the group, on August 29th we will be greeters for Osborne Schools Open House at 6pm! Call Linda Kerst 419-357-2897 or email lkerst@bex.net for info. Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission is bringing this exclusive movie to our area theaters. However, we must have a total of 100 tickets sold in order to do so (total combined from local Lutheran churches). Tickets may be purchased NOW online at the links posted below. Reserve your seat now. Credit cards will not be charged until sales reach a total of 100. Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 pm at Cinemark Sandusky Visit http://luthermovie.link/firelands Ticket Purchase Deadline - September 17 F.L.Y. 15
(Firelands Lutheran Youth) Announcements: Today s Gospel reading is from Matthew 15:21-28. Why did Jesus change His mind and help this Canaanite woman? [She demonstrated faith in Christ.] How did she demonstrate faith in Christ? By the words that came out of her MOUTH, this woman professed faith in a loving and powerful God. Her daughter benefited from that faith! Application: When you have a need, do you seek Jesus? All of the children of God have a right to come to His table and seek to be cared for. How do you know if you are a child of God? By putting your total faith in Jesus! BEACH BLAST @ East Harbor State Park TODAY, August 20 th, from 2-6 p.m. (You can join us after the church picnic) All Zion and St. Paul families are invited to this fun in the sun event. Bring sunscreen, beach blankets and snacks as we enjoy the sun and sand. Check out the Event information on the F.L.Y. Facebook page. Did you know that F.L.Y. has its own Facebook page? Now you do! Look us up at Firelands Lutheran Youth FLY Fundraiser supporting Firelands Lutheran Youth F.L.Y. Monday, August 21, 2017 from 7 am 7 pm @ Barry s Bagels, 4315 Milan Rd., Sandusky Barry s Bagels will donate 20% of your purchase price when you present the flyer or show it on your smartphone when you place your order. (You can download or print a copy from the attachment on the church calendar online or from the church website. Copies will also be available at the usher stands) 16
Children s Announcements: Today s lesson is found in Matthew 15:21-28. It tells us about a woman who had great faith (faith is believing and trusting in something a lot!) in Jesus. Just like the faith of the woman in this story, our faith can unlock (open up) the power of God in our lives. (Think of a lock. What do you need to open that lock? A key! Faith in God is our key to open up the power of God in our lives!) There is a song that says: My God is so big (great) So strong and so mighty There s nothing my God cannot do for you. Heavenly Father, help us to remember that no matter what problems we may face, our faith in you is the key that unlocks your mighty power. In Jesus' name we pray. We are looking for all children who want to sing and have fun! If you have any questions, emailzioncherubchoir@gmail.com Rally Day is coming up on September 10 th and you won t want to miss it! We are excited and ready for you to join us for Children of Zion! Lessons from VBS Remember what we learned: 17
It s easy to join our mailing list! Just send your email address by text message. Text ZIONLUTHERAN to 22828 to get started. (message and data rates may apply.) Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church www.facebook.com/zionelcsandusky This week in Ministry: Sunday August 20 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum Library 10:30 a.m. Worship Noon Church Picnic at Shoreline Park 2:00 p.m. Youth Beach Blast at East Harbor State Park 5:00 p.m. Dinner Church at Chet & Matt s Monday, August 21 7a.m. 7 p.m. Barry Bagel s Fund Raiser for F.L.Y. 5:00 p.m. FLAMe Board Mtg St. John 5:30 p.m. Temple Care Takers Library 6:00 p.m. Giving Garden Potluck St. John 6:30 p.m. Quilters Basement Tuesday, August 22 9:00 a.m. Quilters Basement 1:00 p.m. Lectionary Study @ Mr. Smith s Wednesday, August 23 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study Library 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Pastor s Office Thursday, August 24 9:00 a.m. Card Making Room 205 5:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Library Friday, August 25 4:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, August 26 1:30 p.m. Wedding 6:00 p.m. Worship If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call Pastor Eric 419-503-5288 or the church office at 419-625-2112. The full church calendar for the month can be viewed on the church website: Zionsandusky.org In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing as well. Holy Communion is offered at all services. Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM. Adult Forum Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in the Stellhorn Library. 18