July 5, 19, 26 & Aug. 2, 2015 Sundays after Pentecost Welcome & Blessings to our visitors and members We re glad you are joining us today. Please sign in on the YES! Sheet and pass it to the center aisle. If you would like to request a prayer to be read during worship, write it on the back. An usher will pick it up during the Hymn of the Day. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Reverend Kathy Nolte 611 Randolph Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-848-4741 www.goodshepherdlc.org Embracing the diversity of God s creation and celebrating our oneness in Christ.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting 2 ELW=red book hymnal Congregation responses are bold After worship, please leave your bulletin in the basket located in the narthex so it can be used again in upcoming services. Take the Good Shepherd Epistle home to use throughout the week. Gathering Prelude Announcements Confession and Assurance of Pardon All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity + one God, the creator of wind and rain, field and ocean, the bread of life coming down from above, the power at work within us and this world. Amen. Before God and in the company of our sisters and brothers, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection. God and Father of all, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have thought better of ourselves than others. We have told lies, said hurtful things, acted in ways we wish we could take back, and looked the other way when action was needed. 2
In your mercy, O God, forgive us, cleanse us, and heal us, for the sake of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; everything has become new! In Christ, + you are a new creation: your sins are taken away and you are made new. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Amen. Gathering Hymn July 5 "All Are Welcome" ELW 641 July 19 "God Is Here" (stanza 1 & 4) ELW 526 July 26 "Awake My Soul and with the Sun" ELW 557 (stanza 1, 3 & 5) August 2 "Blessed Be the God of Israel" ELW 552 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. 3
4 Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day Let us pray Amen. Word First Reading Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Psalm Second Reading Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Today s Readings Today s Readings Today s Readings Today s Readings 5
Gospel Acclamation Gospel Today s Readings The Holy Gospel according to... Glory to you, O Lord. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Gathering Song & Mini-Meditation for Children Children are invited to come forward during the song. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia. Ask and it shall be given unto you; see and you shall find; knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia. 6
Hymn of the Day During the hymn, Yes! Sheets are collected. July 5 "O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate" ELW 722 July 19 "Give Thanks for Saints" ELW 428 July 26 "God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending" ELW 678 August 2 "I Am the Bread of Life" ELW 485 Sermon Pastor Kathy Nolte, July 5, 26 Pastor Karl Reko, July 19, Aug. 2 Silence is kept for reflection. Prayers of Intercession Let us pray. Have mercy, O God Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. 7
Meal Offering "Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful" Gifts are gathered as the table is prepared. Offering Prayer Assisting Minister: Let us pray God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence, in Jesus Christ. Amen. 8
Great Thanksgiving Presiding minister greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks. 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. Eucharistic Prayer Presiding Minister: How awesome you are, O God. You are beyond human comprehension, and yet we can experience your presence in our lives......do this for the remembrance of me. Gracious God, we come to this table so that we may receive the gift of the risen Christ, so that we might experience your glory. Help us see beyond our own needs and purposes to become a part of your purposes, to be faithful disciples. Pour out your Spirit upon us through this bread and cup, that we might be your faithful disciples. Amen. Lord s Prayer Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: 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. 9
Invitation to Communion Jesus said, "Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." Communion Please come forward as the ushers direct. You will be given bread. You may eat the bread and drink; or intinct (dip) in the large cup and eat. The silver cup has wine; the oversize pottery cup has grape juice. Pastor has gluten free wafers if you need, just ask. After you commune, feel free to kneel at the altar rail in silent prayer. Communion Song Lamb of God" 10
Communion Songs July 5 "Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether" ELW 470 "Eat This Bread" ELW 472 July 19 "O Bread of Life from Heaven" ELW 480 "We Are All One in Christ" ELW 643 June 26 "All Who Hunger, Gather Greatly" ELW 461 "Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup" ELW 492 Aug 2 "Thee We Adore, O Saviour" ELW 476 "Come to the Table" ELW 481 The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. Prayer after Communion Assisting Minister: Let us pray Gracious God, we give you thanks that as Christ fed the hungry, you fed us. We go forth from this place restored, renewed and committed to giving what we have to feed a world hungry for your grace. Amen. Sending Blessing The One who calls you to follow will lead you in the ways of truth, joy and peace. Open your hearts to hear God s invitation, and by the grace of God, the love of Christ and + in the power of the Holy Spirit, go boldly to follow him in faith. Amen. 11
Sending Hymn July 5 "This is My Song" ELW 887 July 19 "This Little Light of Mine" ELW 677 July 26 "On Our Way Rejoicing" ELW 537 August 2 "Living Bread from Heaven" ELW 542 Dismissal Assisting Minister: Postlude Go in peace. Live in love, as Christ loved us. Thanks be to God. Alleluia. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26258. 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. Pastor Rev. Kathryn Nolte Council President Robert Hann Council Vice President Beth Houle Dir. Christian Ed Deac. Debbie Rank Speer Music Director Jonathan Oblander Communications Jeanne Peppler Office Administrator Vicki May Custodian Tali Melani Sunday Nursery Attendant Elois Gardner Ruth Collins 12