Welcome! Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 10, 2016 Worship Service Sunday mornings at 10:30 Adult Bible Class and Sunday school Sunday mornings at 9:20 St. Paul Sanctuary (Northeast corner of Tipton and Walnut) Peace s Mission: Connecting, celebrating, and serving in Christ. Connecting people to life in Jesus Christ Celebrating our relationship with Christ and the family of faith Serving Christ by sharing His love with others
Peace Lutheran Church Eighth Sunday of Easter July 10, 2016 AS WE GATHER Welcome to Peace Lutheran Church a special welcome to our guests! Please take some time during worship to fill out the attendance/prayer card, located at the end of each pew. If you are a guest, we would love to receive contact information so we can respond to your visit with us today. WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. PREPARATION GATHERING MUSIC Be Bold, Be Strong Morris Chapman Mighty Savior Danny Daniels CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS P: Secure in the presence of our loving God and confident of His promise to forgive and to restore us, we openly confess our sins to Him and humbly acknowledge our need for His forgiveness. All: Lord God of my life, in Romans 8:28 You tell us And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Forgive me for being distracted by the world s problems and how they affect me. Forgive me for not looking for the good instead assuming the bad. Forgive me for focusing on isolated incidents instead of seeing that You have given me the promise of an eternity spent with You. Silent Reflection P: Brothers and sisters in Christ, there is good news for us! Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and to restore our relationship with God. Therefore, God forgives us and reestablishes a wonderful relationship with Him and each other. SHARING of PEACE 1
SONG OF PRAISE You Never Let Go Matt Redman & Beth Redman (As we sing the song of praise, please pass your attendance / prayer card to the ushers. If you are a firsttime guest, please provide your contact information so that we can respond to your visit this week.) SERVICE OF THE WORD SCRIPTURE READINGS First Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 Page 116 (LP: 184) Epistle Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 Page 1165 (LP: 1831) Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37 Page 1028 (LP: 1612) MESSAGE SONG Word of God Speak Bart Millard and Pete Kipley THE MESSAGE The Good Samaritan THE CONFESSION OF OUR FAITH Pastor: Let us acknowledge our faith by the words of the Apostles Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 2
SONG of RESPONSE / OFFERING Offering Paul Baloche (In response to His gracious, daily provision, as an act of adoration and praise, we joyfully give back a portion of what our Lord has entrusted to us. If you are a first time guest please do not feel obligated to contribute but you may do so as the Holy Spirit leads. May God bless every sacrifice we bring!) SERVICE of the SACRAMENT Regarding the Lord s Supper Peace Lutheran Church and the other congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod share the Scriptural belief that the Lord s Supper is a sacramental meal that brings us not only Christ s true Body and Blood with the bread and wine, but also the forgiveness of sins and strength to amend our lives. Those intending to commune with us may find it spiritually helpful to consider these questions: 1. Am I sorry for my sins? 2. Do I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior? 3. Do I believe He makes His Body and Blood present in this Meal? 4. Am I determined, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to change my sinful life? WORDS of INSTITUTION DISTRIBUTION (For the distribution, the ushers will guide worshippers to the front. The pastor will offer a brief blessing for each table. A longer blessing for all communicants will be spoken after all have received communion.) DISTRIBUTION SONGS DVD The Heart of Worship Matt Redman I Will Rise Giglio, Tomlin, Maher & Reeves O God, You Are My God (Step by Step) Beaker PRAYERS of the CONGREGATION LORD S PRAYER 3
BLESSING & SENDING BLESSING CLOSING SONG That s Why We Praise Him Tommy Walker The SENDING of GOD S PEOPLE P: GO IN PEACE Connect, Celebrate, and Serve the Lord! Let all the people say: C: Amen! (Psalm 106:48) Permission for all lyrics used during worship CCLI # 2647991 Copies of song lyrics are available upon request from the church office. Calendar of Upcoming Events Jul 10 6:00 pm Youth Game Night Challenge Jul 11 9:30 am Morning Prayer Group Jul 11 7:00 pm Council Meeting Jul 12 6:00 pm Peace Meal Jul 23 9:00 am Men s Bible Study Last Week (7-3-16) Worship Attendance: 111 4
Notes & News WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS! We are so glad to have you with us for worship this morning. You are welcome to join us anytime. If you have an interest in joining Peace Lutheran Church or have questions about our ministry, please contact Pastor Scott (810-580-1596) or Matt Branham (812-216-3465) any time. YOUTH GAME NIGHT CHALLENGE Tonight, 6:00 P.M. ATTENTION Parents of Lutheran School Children School is once again right around the corner. Please contact the church office (523-3838) if your child will attend one of the tricounty area Lutheran Schools for the 2016-2017 school year. We want to make sure tuition disbursements are credited appropriately. Thank You! A Prayer Group is available immediately following worship at the southeast corner of the sanctuary. If you have anything that you would like to bring forward to cover in prayer or just feel the need to meet with God please come to the corner and pray with friends that want to pray with you. If you would like to help lead prayers please join us as well. And as always we ask that you keep Peace and all its ministries in your prayers! Help Re-Stock Our Pantry A list of needed items is on the bulletin board. Anniversary Dinner the Anniversary Dinner of the CrossLife Ministries Auxiliary will be held Monday, July 18, 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church Dudleytown. All are invited to enjoy the evening of fellowship and become more familiar with the ministry to individuals, marriages, and families throughout Jackson and Bartholomew counties. Please bring a covered dish to share. Drinks and anniversary cake will be provided Child Care Needs Workers! - Do you love kids? The Immanuel Lutheran Child Care Ministry needs loving workers to provide care for the growing number of children we serve. Stop by the Immanuel Church office to pick up an application or call Ashley at 812-522-3118 or email her at akamman@immanuelseymour.com. These are part-time positions you will love! ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements for the bulletin are due to the office by 8:00 A.M. on Thursday mornings. Thanks! PRAYER REQUESTS Please submit requests to Kim Ellerman. Kim may be contacted at 812-530-7599, or at prayers@seymourpeacelutheran.com. Peace Lutheran Church conducts Adult Bible Class and Sunday school on Sunday mornings from 9:20 10:05. 5
SERVING US TODAY (Jul 10th): Preacher: Pastor Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Teresa Noelker Acolyte: Addyson Napier Greeters: Darrell Wheeler Carol Wheeler Ushers: Jerry McGinley Craig Allman Ed Bodem Bryan Kothman Sound: Chad Leinart Power Point: Jeremy Wischmeier Communion Prep: Jane Tormoehlen & Deb Stahl Counting Team: Richard Tormoehlen & Mark Holtman Donut Pick-up: John & Leta Ahlbrand Fellowship Hosts: Lance & Carol Onken SERVING US NEXT SUNDAY (Jul 17th): Preacher: Tom (Digger) Franke Lay Reader: Lance Onken Acolyte: Kayla Goecker Greeters: Leta Ahlbrand John Ahlbrand Ushers: Steve Hackman Debbie Hackman Nancy Stahl Curtis Stahl Sound: Rachel Onken Power Point: Luke Onken Children s Message: Nicole Branham Counting Team: Dawna Rodman & Betty Cooley Donut Pick-up: John & Leta Ahlbrand Fellowship Hosts: Lance & Carol Onken Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Roberts P.O. Box 591 810-580-1596 (cell) 812-523-3838(church/office) Pastor s email:pastorscott@seymourpeacelutheran.com Church email: churchoffice_plc@frontier.com 6 Church Website: www.seymourpeacelutheran.com