REFORMATION SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER 2016 ST. MARK S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1900 ST. PAUL STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21218 Phone: 410.752.5804 Fax: 410.752.4074 On the web at: stmarksbaltimore.org Follow us on Facebook A Reconciling in Christ Congregation Staff Clergy Pr. Thomas Davison, Fr. Henry Hammond, Pr. Lee Hudson Administrator Stephen E. Kohler Deacons Connie Lisch, Sue Romanic Cantor James Harp Sexton Jeffry Spangler 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 All worshipers are invited and welcomed to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord in the sacrament of Holy Communion. The wine may be received from the common cup (gold chalice) or by intinction from the silver chalice. We will use no individual glasses today. PARTICIPATING IN TODAY S LITURGY: Presider Preacher Assisting Ministers Chalicist Crucifer Lector Prayer Petitioner Greeter Tellers Rev. Lee Hudson Rev. Thomas Davison Rev. Henry Hammond, Deacon Sue Romanic Richard Spittel Audrey Huka Agu Ets Deacon Sue Romanic Louise & Gil Ricketts Louis Flake, Gil Rickets Copies of our Prayer List are available in the narthex. Please take a copy home with you and remember these persons who have asked for our prayers
VOLUNTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS THE HYMN Reformation Sunday 30 October 2016 Präludium A Moll -The Assembly will please stand- Please refer to the following page. Diderik Buxtehude 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.
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM A. In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C. Amen. A. Joined to Christ in the water of baptism, we are clothed, by God s mercy, with his righteousness; let us give thanks for this holy gift We give you thanks, eternal God, that in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and from their midst you created the world with your Word, calling forth life, in which you still delight. Through the water of a flood you delivered those whom you called, Noah and his family with two of every kind. You led Israel through a sea, out of slavery, into freedom and the Promised Land. In Jordan s water you anointed Jesus, your beloved Son that, baptized into him, we too would be your sons and daughters, heirs with him of your eternal gifts. We praise you for the gift of water by which you nourish and sustain all life, and for the new life given in this holy water. Renew us in the life in Christ; pour out your Holy, life-giving Spirit on us; refresh us with your grace, mercy and love; and to you, our heavenly Father, be honor, praise and glory, through Christ our Lord, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy church now and forever. C. Amen. KYRIE
CANTICLE OF PRAISE Please refer to the following page.
PRAYER OF THE DAY P. The Lord be with you. C. And also with you. P. Let us pray: Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church from age to age. Pour out your Spirit on all your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in your Word. Protect and comfort us in times of trial, defend us against all enemies of your gospel, and bestow on your church in the world your heavenly peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C. Amen. but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law. Lector: Assembly: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL HYMN Verses 1&2 before the Gospel; verse 3&4 after the Gospel EPISTLE: Romans 3:19-28 -The Assembly will please sit- 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,
GOSPEL: John 8:31-36 The holy gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus speaks of truth and freedom as spiritual realities known through his word. He reveals the truth that sets people free from sin. 31 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. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON CREED -The Assembly will please sit- -The Assembly will please stand-
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Petition response: we implore you to hear us. -The Assembly will please sit- RECONGITION OF INTERIMS PEACE -The Assembly will please stand-
OFFERING SENTENCE -The Assembly will please sit- DIALOGUE ANTHEM from Cantata 79, GOTT DER HERR IST SONNE UND SCHILD Gott der Herr ist Sonne und Schild J.S. Bach God the Lord is our sun and shield. The Lord gives grace and honor. He will allow no good to be lacking from the righteous. OFFERING HYMN -The Assembly will please stand- PREFACE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
-The Assembly may kneel or continue to stand- INSTITUTION MEMORIAL CONCULSION OF THE THANKSGIVING P. When we eat this bead we share the Body of Christ; when we drink this cup we share the Blood of Christ. LORD S PRAYER LAMB OF GOD -The Assembly will please sit- Please refer to the following page.
-The Assembly will please stand- PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A. Let us pray: We give you thanks, heavenly Father, for refreshing us with this saving gift. And we ask you to strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in ardent love for one another. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C. Amen. BLESSING P. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C. Amen. THE HYMN DISMISSAL A. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. P. Thanks be to God. Please refer to the following page. DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION The wine may be received from the common cup (gold chalice) or by intinction from the silver chalice. We will use no individual glasses today. ANTHEM from Cantata 79, GOTT DER HERR IST SONNE UND SCHILD Nun danket alle Gott J. S. Bach Now all thank God with heart, mouth and hands; He does great things for us and all our purposes; He for us from our mother s womb and childish steps countless great good has done and still continues to do. VOLUNTARY Improvisation on EIN FESTE BURG Copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS010551. 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.
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! 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. Üks mees on võitlemisele meil' Isast appi tulnud! 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, ei karda meie kedagi, eks Jumal või neid keelda? Maailma vürstil veel küll tige vihameel, ei siiski võimust tal, sest ta on kohtu all, üks sõna rõhub teda! 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! THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK S: Today 30 October Reformation Sunday 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Adult Class 10:45 AM General Rehearsal 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Kim Skarupski Wednesday 2 November 10:30 PM Clergy Study Group Thursday 3 November 6:30 PM Holy Eucharist Chapel 7:15 PM Dinner Saturday 5 November 7:00 PM Eddie Garner Recital Nave All Saints Sunday 6 November 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Nancy & Fred DeBell 1:30 PM Baltimore Jung Group
ANNOUNCEMENTS: We welcome all visitors this morning we are very pleased to have you worship with us. Please sign our Guest Book (in the narthex) and do consider joining us for Fellowship Hour we d love to greet you! Congratulations to Shari Trotter and Shane Brinegar who were married here at St. Mark s yesterday afternoon. Shane, a member of St. Mark s, is a student at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. The MSP Committee has sent out letters and contact information sheets. A box to receive your information sheets is on the credenza by the stairway in the hall. Your cooperation with this request is greatly appreciated and will aid in better communication! The Feast of All Saints will be celebrated next Sunday. It has been our custom to bring in framed photos of deceased loved ones to place on our Altar of Remembrance during the month of November. Please do so, and remember to indicate your name on the reverse of the photograph so we know who belongs to whom! Gifts to the Glory of God have been received for: Flowers in memory of my parents, Phyllis and Howard Bunting, by Charlotte B. Floyd; and in gratitude for our 3 interim clergy and all of their work to see us through this period of transition, by the congregation of St. Mark s Church. Bread, Wine, & Candles in loving memory of my mother, Grace, by Andrea Shreiner.