REFORMATION SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2015 ST. MARK S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1900 ST. PAUL STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21218 Phone: 410.752.5804 Fax: 410.752.4074 On the web at: stmarkscelebrates.org A Reconciling in Christ Congregation Staff Pastor Rev. Dale W. Dusman Cantor James Harp Administrator Stephen E. Kohler Sexton Jeffry Spangler Deacons Connie Lisch, Sue Romanic MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of St. Mark s Church is to embrace diversity, practice hospitality, and make known Christ s presence in Word and Deed. All worshipers are invited and welcomed to receive the Body and Blood of Our Lord in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. For those who wish to receive the wine from an individual glass, trays to receive spent glasses are located at the head of the side aisles. PARTICIPATING IN TODAY S LITURGY: Presider Assisting Minister Chalicist Crucifer Lectors Prayer Petitioner Greeter Tellers Rev. Dale W. Dusman Deacon Sue Romanic Teri Bennett Woodland Pomeroy Sylvia Lukemire, Anne Ise Teri Bennett Paul Walker Louis Flake, Austin Lee Copies of our Prayer List may be found on the Flower Table in the narthex. Please remember these people in your prayers throughout the week.
25 October 2015 Reformation Sunday VOLUNTARY From EIN FESTE BURG Alles was von Gott geboren GABRIELLE DEMERS, SOPRANO; AARON THACKER, BASS BARITONE J.S. Bach Everything that is born of God is destined for victory. Nothing can be done through our strength, we are soon already lost. The righteous Man battles for us, that God himself has elected. Whoever, with the bloody banner of Christ is sworn into the fealty of baptism, conquers in the spirit again and again. You ask, who is He? He is called Jesus Christ, the Lord of Sabaoth, and there is no other God, He must control the battlefield. Everything that is born of God is destined for victory. -The Assembly will please stand- CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P. In the name of the Father, and + of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C. Amen. P. Let us boldly approach the throne of grace, trusting in God's mercy and love. Generous and faithful God, C. we confess to you all the ways, known and unknown, that we reject and undermine your steadfast love. Though you made us your people, we treat strangers with suspicion. Though you forgave our debts, we collect without mercy. Yet we are quick to pass judgment on others. Have mercy on us, O God, and remember your promise to us, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. P. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Through the living Word, + Jesus Christ, God forgives your every debt, your every sin, and gives you a new heart and a new spirit. C. Amen. THE HYMN The Church s One Foundation - AURELIA 1 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the word. From heav'n he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. 2 Elect from ev'ry nation, yet one o'er all the earth, her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth: one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with ev'ry grace endued. 3 Though with a scornful wonder this world sees her oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up: "How long?" And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. 4 Through toil and tribulation and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forevermore; till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. 5 Yet she on earth has union with God, the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. Oh, blessed heav'nly chorus! Lord, save us by your grace, that we, like saints before us, may see you face to face. 1. Küll kannab kindel kalju Issanda kogudust. Tuult, tormi olgu palju, et karta hukatust, - ei tema alus kõigu seal kalju põhja peal, ei tema koda liigu ka tuules, tormis seal. 2. See kalju - Jeesu sõna ja vereõigus ka, kes sama eile, täna on oma armuga, kes Isa sülest tulnud meil vaestel Päästijaks ja alati on olnud omaste saatijaks. 3. Kolgata risti ette hing usus kummardab ja halastuse kätte end kõiges usaldab. Ta naale tormis, marus end võime najada ja nõnda surmaorus veel elul tungida. 4. Ei maha seda risti vaen murra kalju pealt: ta seisab tugevasti just tuules, tormis seal. Ta seisab kõikumata, - ja ristikirik ka; ta põhi muutumata on ilma otsata. 5. Nii kannab püha kalju Issanda kirikut, ja kuigi vaen nii valju ta vastu kerkinud, - ta seisab, sest tal pandud on alus ülevalt, Krist Jeesus, kes meil antud kui Jumal Jumalast.
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. CANTICLE OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY P. Let us pray. Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C. Amen. -The Assembly will please sit-
FIRST READING: Jeremiah 31:31 34 The renewed covenant will not be breakable, but like the old covenant it will expect the people to live upright lives. To know the Lord means that one will defend the cause of the poor and needy (Jer. 22:16). The renewed covenant is possible only because the Lord will forgive iniquity and not remember sin. Our hope lies in a God who forgets 31 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the LORD. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34 No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, "Know the LORD," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. Lector: Assembly: PSALM: Psalm 46 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 1 God is our ref- uge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, and though the mountains shake in the depths of the sea; 3 though its waters rage and foam, and though the mountains tremble with its tumult. 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the cit- y of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be shaken; God shall help it at the break of day. 6 The nations rage, and the kingdoms shake; God speaks, and the earth melts away. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. 8 Come now, regard the works of the LORD, what desolations God has brought up- on the earth; 9 behold the one who makes war to cease in all the world; who breaks the bow, and shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire. 10 "Be still, then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth." 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. SECOND READING: Romans 3:19 28 Paul's words stand at the heart of the preaching of Martin Luther and the other Reformation leaders. No human beings make themselves right with God through works of the law. We are brought into a right relationship with God through the divine activity centered in Christ's death. This act is a gift of grace that liberates us from sin and empowers our faith in Jesus Christ. 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For "no human being will be justified in his sight" by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. 21 But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, 23 since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; 24 they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed; 26 it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus. 27 Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart
from works prescribed by the law. GOSPEL: John 8:31 36 Lector: Assembly: THE HYMN The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Assembly will please stand- Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin. 31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, 'You will be made free'?" 34 Jesus answered them, "Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. SERMON -The Assembly will please sit- THE HYMN -The Assembly will please stand- Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in your word; curb those who by deceit or sword would wrest the kingdom from your Son and bring to naught all he has done. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known, for you are Lord of lords alone; defend your holy church, that we may sing your praise eternally. 3 O Comforter of priceless worth, send peace and unity on earth; support us in our final strife and lead us out of death to life. Meil oma sõna kinnita, oh Jumal, meid neist vabasta, kes tahaksid siin vihaga Su Poega järjelt tõugata. Oh Jeesus Kristus, näita Sameil oma väga lõpmata; meid hoia, Issand, helduses, Sul tänu toome südamest. Oh Püha Vaim, meid rõõmusta, üksmeel Su rahval olgu ka; meid surmatunnil avita ja surmast ellu juhata.
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. Amen. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP ABCDEFGHIKKLMNOP Mina usun Jumalasse, kõigeväelisse Isasse, taeva ja maa Loojasse. Ja Jeesusesse Kristusesse, Tema ainsasse Pojasse, meie Issandasse, kes on saadud Pühast Vaimust, ilmale tulnud neitsi Maarjast, kannatanud Pontius Pilaatuse all, risti löödud, surnud ja maha maetud, alla läinud surmavalda, kolmandal päeval üles tõusnud surnuist, üles läinud taeva, istub Jumala, oma kõigeväelise Isa paremal käel, sealt Tema tuleb kohut mõistma elavate ja surnute üle. Mina usun Pühasse Vaimusse, üht püha kristlikku Kirikut, pühade osadust, pattude andeksandmist, ihu ülestõusmist ja igavest elu. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Petition response: Hear our prayer. PEACE ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SENTENCE -The Assembly will please sit- L ANTHEM From CANTATA 79: EIN FESTE BURG J.S. Bach Our God is a secure fortress, a good shield and weapon; He helps us willingly out of all troubles, that now have countered us. The old, evil enemy is earnestly bent on it, great strength and much deceit are his horrid armaments, there is nothing like him on earth. -The Assembly will please stand- PRESENTATION OF GIFTS THE HYMN 1 Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; who, from our mothers' arms, has blest us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 Oh, may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, and keep us all in grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all harm in this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, the Son, and Spirit blest, who reign in highest heaven, the one eternal God, whom earth and heav'n adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. L Text: Martin Rinkhart, 1586-1649; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 1 Oh võtkem Jumalat suust, südamest nüüd kiita, kes suuri asju teeb, ja Temale au anda, kes emaihust ju meil teinud palju head ja praegu hoidvad veel meid Tema armukäed. 2 See armas Jumal nüüd ka võtku muret kanda, meil rõõmsaid südameid ja kallist rahu anda. Ta pidagu meid ka siin ülal armsasti ja võtku häda käest meid päästa heldesti. 3 Au olgu Isale, au, kiitus Jumalale! Au Tema Pojale, me Rahukuningale! Au Püha Vaimule, Kolmainul algusest, kes oli, nüüdki on ja jääb ka igavest.
OFFERING PRAYER A. Let us pray. C. 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, our Savior and Lord. Amen. DIALOGUE -The Assembly may kneel- THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE MYSTERY OF FAITH CONCLUSION OF THE THANKSGIVING PREFACE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION Meie Isa, kes Sa oled taevas, pühitsetud olgu Sinu nimi, Sinu riik tulgu, Sinu tahtmine sündigu nagu taevas nõnda ka maa peal; meie igapäevast leiba anna meile tänapäev, ja anna meile andeks meie võlad, nõnda kui meie andeks anname oma võlglastele; ja ära saada meid kiusatusse, vaid päästa meid ära kurjast. Sest Sinu päralt on riik ja vägi ja au igavesti! DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION COMMUNION MOTET Lobe den Herren Hugo Distler Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration. P. Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. C. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! P. When we eat this bread we share the Body of Christ; when we drink this cup we share the Blood of Christ. C. Reveal Yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, as once You revealed Yourself to Your disciples. P. The gifts of God for the people of God LAMB OF GOD -The Assembly will please sit- Praise to the Lord, who over all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth! Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been Granted in what He ordaineth? -The Assembly will please stand- PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A. Let us pray: Gracious God, in this meal you have drawn us to your heart, and nourished us at your table with food and drink, the body and blood of Christ. Now send us forth to be your people in the world, and to proclaim your truth this day and evermore, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C. Amen. BLESSING P. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C. Amen.
THE HYMN 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a sword and shield victorious; He breaks the cruel oppressor s rod and wins salvation glorious. The old satanic foe has sworn to work us woe! With craft and dreadful might he arms himself to fight. On earth he has no equal. 2 No strength of ours can match his might! We would be lost, rejected. But now a champion comes to fight, whom God himself elected. You ask who this may be? The Lord of hosts is he! Christ Jesus, mighty Lord, God s only Son, adored. He holds the field victorious. 3 Though hordes of devils fill the land all threat ning to devour us, we tremble not, unmoved we stand; they cannot overow r us. Let this world s tyrant rage; in battle we ll engage! His might is doomed to fail; God s judgment must prevail! One little word subdues him. 4 God s Word forever shall abide, no thanks to foes, who fear it; for God himself fights by our side with weapons of the Spirit. Were they to take our house, goods, honor, child, or spouse, though life be wrenched away, they cannot win the day. The kingdom s ours forever! A Mighty Fortress is Our God 1 Üks kindel linn ja varjupaik on meie Jumal taevas, Ta hoiab meid kui kilp ja mõõk, Ta aitab kõiges vaevas. Küll vana vaenlane on väga vihane, suur vägi, kavalus on tema tugevus: ei ole tema sarnast. 2 Ei aita meie nõu ja töö, see on küll peagi lõpnud. meil' Isast appi tulnud! Üks mees on võitlemisele Kas tunned seda meest? Ta nimi: Jeesus Krist! See Issand suurest väest, see ainus Jumal tõest, võit Temale peab jääma! 3 Kui oleks ilm täis kuradeid, kes tahaksid meid neelda, kedagi, ei karda meie eks Jumal või neid keelda? Maailma vürstil veel ei siiski võimust tal, üks sõna rõhub teda! küll tige vihameel, sest ta on kohtu all, 4 Eks meile sõna seisma jää, ehk turtsugu nad vihast? Ei Jeesu Kirik hukka läe, mis alustud ta Vaimust. Kui võtvad meie käest au, ihu, last ja naist, et mingu igavest! Ei saa nad kasu sest, Ta riik peab meile jääma! DISMISSAL A. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C. Thanks be to God. VOLUNTARY Improvisation on EIN FEST BURG From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #14598. 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. Gifts to the Glory of God have been received for: Flowers in memory of my mother, Donna Fink, by Teri Lura Bennett. Bread, Wine & Candles in memory of Walter C. Moul and in memory of Rev. David Menges by Rev. Dale Dusman.
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK S: Today 25 October Reformation Sunday 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Fellowship Committee 2:00 PM St. Cecilia Society presents: Flutopia! Monday 26 October 6:00 PM Community Law Center Meeting on Abandoned Properties Tuesday 27 October 7:00 PM Congregation Council Meeting Wednesday 28 October 10:00 AM Clergy Study Group Thursday 29 October 6:30 PM Holy Eucharist Chapel 7:15 PM Dinner Sunday 1 November All Saints Day 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist/Commemoration of the Faithful Departed 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Louis Flake, Joan Hoyle, Harold Sachs 1:30 PM Baltimore Jung Group ANNOUNCEMENTS: Welcome to our visitors this morning! We are grateful to have you worship with us this morning. Please sign our Guest Book (located in the narthex) and join us for Fellowship Hour in Lehr Hall. Visitors who would like to know more about St. Mark s may speak with Pastor Dusman, or you may check our website at stmarksbaltimore.org We welcome our Estonian family as we celebrate this Reformation Sunday together. We are very happy that we have enjoyed a long history together and continue to do ministry at this corner of St. Paul & Twentieth Streets in Baltimore City. Flutopia, a Flute Choir, will be the featured ensemble in the inaugural concert of the St. Cecilia Society s 2015-2106 concert season. Plan now to enjoy fellowship hour with us and then attend this fascinating and varied concert featuring FLUTES! A reminder about our Fall Food Collection! If you would like to bring in non-perishable food items as late as next Sunday, you may do so, and please place them by the front pew in front of the side altar. Many thanks to all for your generosity. Altar of Remembrance next Sunday is All Saints Sunday, and we once again encourage you to bring in photographs of deceased loved ones to be placed around the church. We leave these photos in place during the month of November. Be sure to mark any photographs you bring with your name. Thank you! Commemoration of the Faithful Departed a form is enclosed with this bulletin for you to use to list the names of those deceased loved ones you would like remembered during the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed during our liturgy on All Saints Sunday. Forms MUST be returned to the office today. Your cooperation is appreciated. Congregation Council Members are reminded of the monthly meeting to be held this Tuesday, 27 October, at 7 PM. Your presence is critical! I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer. Martin Luther