June 4, 2017 Pentecost (50 days after Easter/Resurrection Sunday) We Preach Christ Crucified ~1 Corinthians 1:23 An Affiliate of the Church of the Lutheran Confession www.clclutheran.org 9:00am Summer Divine Service Visit us at: www.fdllutheran.com Church/Office (920) 922-7421 Pastor Neal Radichel Principal Dave Bernthal Teacher Jennifer Wiese Alter cloths are white; symbolizing for us the glory of God revealed in the humanity of Jesus. Welcome to all! This week s focus: I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 Today s Divine Service Liturgy (how God serves us): As follows for Pentecost 227 225 Communion: 235 230 Pre-Service Meditation 51b (Red Hymnal pg.135) ~ Opening Bells / Prayer Our worship service centers and glorifies our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please turn off your cell phones to avoid distraction. 1 P a g e
THE INVOCATION THE ORDER OF SERVICE I. WE PREPARE TO MEET OUR LORD We invoke ( call upon ) the name of our Triune God. PASTOR: We begin our Savior s Divine worship service today, remembering and celebrating the day of Pentecost, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ALL: Amen! II. WE PRAISE OUR LORD OPENING HYMN: #227 [Red Hymnal] 1. Come, Holy Ghost, in love, Shed on us from above Thine own bright ray. Divinely good Thou art; Thy sacred gifts impart, To gladden each sad heart. Oh, come today! 2. Come, tenderest Friend and best, Our most delightful Guest, With soothing power. Rest which the weary know, Shade mid the noontide glow, Peace when deep griefs o'erflow, Cheer us this hour! III. OUR LORD SPEAKS TO US 1 ST SCRIPTURE LESSON ~ RESPONSIVE READING OF 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16 Our first Scripture Lesson for this Pentecost not only teaches what the Holy Spirit does, but also shows the eye opening connection between our three Scripture lessons today. What wisdom does the Spirit supply us through the Word of God according to this section? P: We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. ALL: None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. P: However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived ALL: What God has prepared for those who love him"-- P: But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? ALL: In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 2 P a g e
P: We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, ALL: For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. P: The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" ALL: But we have the mind of Christ. OPENING HYMN: #227 [Red Hymnal] 4. Exalt our low desires, Extinguish passion's fires, Heal every wound. Our stubborn spirits bend, Our icy coldness end, Our devious steps attend While heavenward bound. 5. Come, all the faithful bless; Let all who Christ confess His praise employ. Give virtue's rich reward, Victorious death accord And, with our glorious Lord, Eternal joy! 2 ND SCRIPTURE LESSON ~ JOHN 14:15-21 The Holy Spirit (the Helper), continues to reveal to us the truth of God s Holy Word and teaches us how to walk in it. Notice the relationship between the Word of God and the word love in this section. What is Jesus point to you and me? 15 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." 3 P a g e
OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH ~ THE THIRD ARTICLE (SANCTIFICATION) The Third Article is a statement of faith about the work of the God the Holy Spirit. 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. I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him. But the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified, and kept me in true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on earth and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian Church He daily and richly forgives all sins to me and all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead and give to me and all believers in Christ eternal life. This is most certainly true. CONGREGATION FAVORITE: #225 [Red Hymnal] SERMON MEDITATION read/watch sermons and services online at www.fdllutheran.org Jesus said, " Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!" ~Luke 11:28 Ezekiel 36:22-28 22 "Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "I do not do this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for My holy name's sake, which you have profaned among the nations wherever you went. 23 "And I will sanctify My great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst; and the nations shall know that I am the LORD," says the Lord GOD, "when I am hallowed in you before their eyes. 24 "For I will take you from among the nations, gather you out of all countries, and bring you into your own land. 25 "Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. 26 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 "I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them. 28 "Then you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; you shall be My people, and I will be your God. The Reputation of the LORD s Name is Reputable! 1. Because He and us who Profane, 2. Because He and in His Name! 4 P a g e
IV. WE OFFER OURSELVES TO OUR LORD COMMUNION ANNOUNCMENT: (See also blue handout in entry tract rack) Holy Communion is rightly called a Sacrament because it is a Sacred act; not in what WE do for Christ, but in what Christ does for US! Because God s Word presents the reception of this Sacrament as a most intimate expression of spiritual and confessional unity (1 Corinthians 1:10; 10:16-17 Romans 16:17-18), we ask only those who have publicly professed such oneness of faith and belief with us by membership here or another CLC church come forward at this time. This is not a judgment of anyone s faith, but rather an expression of ours. Please speak with pastor if you are seeking a church home or have any questions. We d love to have you! AN OFFERING OF THANKFUL HEARTS TO THE LORD So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. ~ 2 Corinthians 9:7 OFFERING MEDITATION: Preach the Gospel N. Radichel / Eric Libby 12.09.04 I will remember the words of my Lord, the Great Command He gave to me To all people great and small, To every nation one and all There is only one thing to say Preach the Gospel (x3) to all! Go and baptize and teach them all things, I ll be with you till the end of the age I am not ashamed of Jesus For in Him is righteousness Lord, You re the One who tells me I am the Way, Truth, and Life FOLLOWED BY THE OFFERING HYMN: [Red hymnal #507:1,6] Spread, oh, spread, thou mighty Word, Spread the kingdom of the Lord, Wheresoe'er His breath has giv'n, Life to beings meant for heav'n. Lord of Harvest, let there be, Joy and strength to work for Thee Till the nations far and near, See Thy light and learn Thy fear! SPECIAL PRAYERS ~ GENERAL PRAYER ~ SAY LORD S PRAYER V. OUR LORD BLESSES US OUR CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION OF SINS P: Having heard God s Word, let us confess our sins to Him. Do you sincerely confess that you have sinned against God and deserve His wrath and punishment? Then declare so by saying: I do confess. CONFESSION Congregation: I do confess. P: Surely, you should confess; for the Word of God declares: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 5 P a g e
CONGREGATION SINGS: [Red hymnal #315:1] I come, O Savior, to Thy Table, For weak and weary is my soul; Thou, Bread of Life, alone art able, To satisfy and make me whole: Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood, Be for my soul the highest good! P: Do you repent of all your sins committed in thought, word, and deed, as well as the sin of failing to do what God expects to be done? Then declare so by saying: I do repent. REPENTANCE Congregation: I do repent. P: Surely, you should repent, as did the penitent sinners: David, who prayed for a sorrowful heart; Peter, who wept bitterly; the sinful woman; the prodigal son; and many others. CONGREGATION SINGS: [Red hymnal #315:6] Weary am I and heavy laden, With sin my soul is sore opprest; Receive me graciously, and gladden, My heart, for I am now Thy guest. Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood, Be for my soul the highest good! P: Do you believe that God, through His undeserved grace and love for us, for Jesus sake, forgives you all of your sins? Then declare so by saying: I do believe. FORGIVENESS Congregation: I do believe. P: Surely, you should believe, for Holy Scripture declares: God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. CONGREGATION SINGS: [Red hymnal #315:9] What higher gift can we inherit? It is faith's bond and solid base; It is the strength of heart and spirit, The covenant of hope and grace. Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood, Be for my soul the highest good! P: Do you promise with the help of the Holy Spirit, that you hope to amend your sinful life? Declare it to God in saying: I do promise. Congregation: I do promise. OBEDIENCE P: Surely, this is a good promise, for Christ, our Lord, tells us to: Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. CONGREGATION SINGS: [Red hymnal #315:11] Thy body given for me O Savior, Thy blood which Thou for me didst shed These are my life and strength forever, By them my hungry soul is fed. Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood, Be for my soul the highest good! P: Finally, do you believe that through me, a called servant of God, by the authority and command of our Lord Jesus Christ, you receive from God this blessed forgiveness and assurance of all your sins? Then joyfully declare it by saying: ASSURANCE By the grace of my Lord Jesus Christ, I do believe. Congregation: By the grace of my Lord Jesus Christ, I do believe. 6 P a g e
P: As you believe, even so may it be for you! On this confession of your sins, I announce the grace and peace of God to you, and by the authority and command of our Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all of your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. CONGREGATION SINGS: [Red hymnal #315:13] Who can condemn me now? For surely The Lord is nigh, who justifies. No hell I fear, and thus securely, With Jesus I to heaven rise. Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood, Be for my soul the highest good! THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION P: May this peace of the Lord be with you always! All: Amen! DISTRIBUTION HYMN: #235 [Red Hymnal] THANKSGIVING RESPONSE CONGREGATION SINGS: [Red hymnal, #659] Feed Thy children, God most holy, Comfort sinners poor and lowly; O Thou Bread of Life from heaven, Bless the food Thou here hast given! As these gifts the body nourish, May our souls in graces flourish Till with saints in heavenly splendor, At Thy feast due thanks we render! V. OUR LORD BLESSES US THE BENEDICTION - The blessing given by God for His people (Numbers 6:24-26). P: The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; The LORD turn His face toward you and give you His peace! ALL: (spoken) Amen! CLOSING HYMN: #230 [Red Hymnal] ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to all! Guests, please sign our guest book in entryway and we hope you will come and join us again! Questions? (920) 922-7421 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: If the LORD wills, we will do this or that. James 4:15 *Online calendar at FDLlutheran.com or go to facebook.com/fdl.lutheran Jun 4 Sun Usher Team #4: Wayne W, Dave B, Bob C, Ron H, Alan K, Larry S Organist: Mrs. Fillmore / Counters: Eric W, Larry S 9a Divine Service with Holy Communion 11a Special Voters meeting (Postponed) Jun 5,6 M-T Great Lakes Delegate Conference (Coloma, MI) Jun 11 Sun Usher Team #1: Lowell B, Reuel D, Rodney K, Tyler K, Alex S, John S Organist: Mr. Hay / Counters: Eric W, Larry S 9a Divine Service 7 P a g e
UPCOMING DATES: Jun 13-15 T-T CLC Pastoral Conference (Eau Claire) Jul 17-21 M-F 9-Noon LM VBS Build on the Rock! GET LMNEWS TEXTED TO YOUR PHONE = Just Text LMNEWS to 84483 SUMMER HOME VISTS! Pastor would like to try to visit everybody this summer, Lord willing. There are calendars laid out in the back of church. Please write your name down on a day that works for you! Pastor looks forward to stopping by for a bit to catch up and encourage! CALL NEWS St. Luke s Lutheran, Lemmon SD, has called the Rev. David Koenig, emeritus, West Columbia SC. <> St. Stephen, Mt. View CA, has called Mrs. Rebecca Lillo, member of Messiah Lutheran, Eau Claire Wi, to be the 2nd teacher in its school. <> Immanuel Lutheran, Mankato MN, has called the Rev. Michael Roehl, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran, Bismarck ND, as co-pastor. IN OUR PRAYERS If you are hospitalized, please let pastor know if you would like a visit! Hospitalized: None that Pastor or the Elders are aware of at this time. Shut-ins: Evelyn Chase (Lutheran Home), Eileen Gantner (Woodlands), Dan Immel (Woodlands), Ed Jacobs (868 W Scott St), Gloria Jacobs (Woodlands), Doris Kaiser (Woodlands), Jeanette Keipe (675 S. Main St.), John Lenburg (769 Mustang Ln), Marion Mach (Lutheran Home), Lois Jean Martin (Lutheran Home), Jim Steffen (Harbor Haven), Leah Wirkus (Lutheran Home). FRUITS OF FAITH HOLY WEEK / FOR THE YEAR Bible Class N/A / Worship 80 LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH CHURCH OF THE LUTHERAN CONFESSION Budgetary ($3596 budgeted per week) Budgetary ($680 needed per week) $2752 LM General Budget $372 CLC General Budget Non-Budgetary (photo directory to date) $70 Non-Budgetary $ LM School $ ILC Student Aid Fund $ LM Student Aid Fund $ ILC Building Fund $ LM Debt Retirement $ ILC Improvement Fund $45 LM Maintenance & Improvements $20 Mission Development-(MDF) $16 LM Local Missions/Outreach $10/0 Project Kinship/Orphanage $48 LM Other: UPDATED RRF (Building Fund) $65 CLC Other: Foreign Memorial (Designated): Pearl Becker $15 (M&I) LM Budgetary $187,000 (YTD Jan-Dec 21/52 wks) $58,123 LM Received $75,516 NEXT WEEK Budget $0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000$125,000$150,000$175,000 CLC Budgetary $32,500 (YTD July-June 46/52 wks) CLC $23,865 Received $27,215 Budget $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 Please consider in your offerings that we need about $8,000 in the next 6 weeks to meet our CLC Budget. Thank you! GET UPDATES FROM OUR CLC MISSIONS SITE! LutheranMissions.org RRF Remodeling for our Redeemer Fund - Estimated Project Total: $710,000 $538k $710k $k $100k $200k $300k $400k $500k $600k $700k Received Budget 8 P a g e
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Daily Bible Readings for Home Devotions Mon Ezekiel 36:22-28 As introduction to Pentecost When Israel threw dirt on God s good name what was He to do? He sent them off to reform school in Babylon, where He readied them for a new life blessed by His Holy Spirit thus proving Himself to be good-hearted, forgiving, and committed to rehabilitating His people. Stay tuned. Tues John 14:15-21 Jesus had a hand in Pentecost, too, because it s His Holy Spirit who sets up shop in the human heart and turns out His superior products such as love for God, dedication to His directives, and loving devotion to our Savior (21). God be praised for Pentecost! Wed Acts 2:1-4, 41-42 Thanks to Jesus, the great day finally arrived when He deluged His disciples with His Spirit so that they could testify to Him in the languages of foreign-born Jews. The Spirit did His miracle on the hearers so that on Pentecost Sunday 3,000 souls were added to the Holy Christian Church and the Jerusalem congregation. Thurs Jeremiah 31:1-6 Jeremiah knew God s prescription for Israel s ailment. After God injects hearts with repentance, He administers loads of steadfast love (3) and follows with dietary maintenance (4-6). But why go to all the bother? Because God wanted Israel to be/remain the cradle for Jesus which meant re-patriating them to Palestine. Fri John 15:26-27 It always takes God to do God s work: creation didn t happen by itself, and conversion doesn t, either. As God sent Himself (Jesus) from heaven to do the work of redeeming sinners, so from heaven Jesus sends His Holy Spirit to do the work of converting sinners and to serve as our Helper, Advocate, Intercessor. Hallelujah! Sat 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Although God is a mystery to others (6-9), He is no longer a mystery to us, simply because He made the grand effort of revealing Himself to us through His Spirit who enables us to know, understand, and accept all that God has done for us (11-12). Then He inspires us to divulge God s secret wisdom to others (13). In point of fact, the Holy Spirit is responsible for creating Christ-believers and spreading Christianity throughout the ages and across the globe. Conclusion: God s Holy Spirit delivers God s love-energy to humanity via the transmission line of God s Word, and that s how the Holy Spirit enlightens hearts and homes. All praise the Day of Pentecost! Amen! 12 P a g e