Welcome! Reformation Day October 30, 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 Reformation Day October 30, 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 He Is Exalted Twila Paris Shout to the North and the South Martin Smith CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS ALL: Heavenly Father, strengthen us in our times of doubting and weakness. Forgive us for all of the times we ve sinned against You and others by the things we have done and not done. We leave all this at the foot of the cross of Your Son, Jesus. Silent Reflection P: Listen to this good news; your sins have been forgiven. As forgiven people we are God s people, the sheep of His pasture. Therefore enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks and praise to His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever. ALL: Amen. 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: Revelation 14:6-7 Page 593 (LP: 937) Epistle Reading: Romans 3:19-28 Page 1167 (LP: 1834) Gospel Reading: John 8:31-36 Page 1060 (LP: 1663) MESSAGE SONG A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther MESSAGE It Still Matters THE CONFESSION OF OUR FAITH Pastor: Let us acknowledge our faith by the words of the Nicene Creed People: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. 2
SONG of RESPONSE / OFFERING We Are an Offering Dwight Liles (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 Cornerstone Liljero, Morgan, Myrin, & Mote I Will Rise Giglio, Tomlin, Maher & Reeves PRAYERS of the CHURCH LORD S PRAYER 3
BLESSING BLESSING & SENDING CLOSING SONG All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises Paul Baloche 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 Oct 31 9:30 am Morning Prayer Group Nov 6 after service Congregational Meeting Nov 8 6:00 pm Peace Meal Nov 12 9:00 am Men s Bible Study Nov 14 7:00 pm Council Meeting Nov 21 7:00 pm Spiritual Care Meeting Last Week (10-23-16) Worship Attendance: 110 Communion Attendance: 84 Online Giving is available through the church website. 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. Candidates are needed for our Nov. election: Chairman, Secretary, Spiritual Care, Christian Growth, Communications, and Missions/Outreach. Please prayerfully consider serving God in this way, and helping your church continue its service to God, our members, and our community. Job descriptions are posted on the bulletin board on the Walnut St. entrance. Please let Pastor Scott, Matt, or Lance know what position you want to run for. Camp Lakeview will hold its 12 th Annual Dinner Auction on Saturday, November 19 th at the Clarion Hotel in Columbus. In order to make this a success, they need our help! Next Sunday will be our gift gathering day at Peace. The bulletin insert provides gift ideas that you can bring to Peace next Sunday to donate to Lakeview Ministries, which will then be auctioned off at the event. All donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds benefit the work of God at Lakeview Ministries. Ladies aid #3 of Immanuel Lutheran Church is celebrating its 34 th annual hand-craft show on Nov. 5 from 9 am to 3 pm in both gyms of Immanuel Lutheran School. Light lunch is available. All profits go to fund various organizations and causes. Trinity Lutheran High School s Principal Call Committee is currently developing a list of candidates for the position of principal, due to Principal Dan Sievert accepting a Call to Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk, NE. Anyone wishing to place a name in consideration for this position, please submit the name either electronically or mail to Trinity Lutheran High School using a form that will be available in your church office. Please submit by November 7, 2016. St. John s Lutheran Church (Sauers) will have their annual Ham & Turkey Supper & Ladies Aid Bazaar, Sunday, November 6th. Serving is from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Carryout meals will be available. Freewill offering. Everyone is welcome. Information: 812-522-9693. On November 13 th at 2 PM, the Trinity Lutheran Spain Trip participants are hosting an afternoon of creative fun at the Seymour Center for the Arts. Learn how to design and paint a Snowman Winter Wonderland on your choice of two wineglasses, water goblets or beer pilsners. They make great Christmas gifts! Registration is $30 by Wednesday, October 26 th. Contact Trinity at 524-8547 or Lindsey Trah at ltrah@trinitycougars.org to reserve your spot today! 5
The Senior Youth and Evangelism Committee of Redeemer Lutheran Church is having a Mission Media Sale on Saturday, November 12th from 9-4 in the Parish Fellowship Hall. The proceeds will be split between Kenya's Kids and Hearts for Haiti. They will be selling Books, DVD's, CD's, Magazines, Video Games, etc. If you would like to donate any of these items, please call LuAnn Fisher at 812.216.2844. The sale will be open to the entire community! Please plan to come! Trinity Lutheran High School Winter Wonderland Arts and Crafts Show: Tables still available cost is $40 per table. The show will be held on Saturday, November 26, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Call the school office 812-524-8547 for more information. TRAVELING LUTHERANS AND FRIENDS will be going to French Lick and West Baden on Tuesday, November 15. We will leave St. Peter s (Brownstown) parking lot at 10:30 and have lunch at the GERMAN CAFE in French Lick. Ordering will be o6 the menu. After lunch we will tour the West Baden Springs Hotel, decorated for Christmas. The tour will last 1-1.25 hour and cost $12.00 each. After the tour you will have the option to take the trolley or shuttle over to the French Lick Springs Hotel to shop or look around there. The trolley will return you to your car. Other options include the local winery, shops, or return to Brownstown. You may also want to stop by the Dutch Barn Amish store in Livonia. Reservations need to be made by November 10 with Ileen Nehrt at 812-358-3004. Please indicate if you are driving or need a ride. Trinity Lutheran High School invites students and their families to an open house on Tuesday, November 29 th from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. All interested eighth grade students will also receive a $75 voucher that covers registration costs at Trinity for the 2017-2018 school year. Please enter through the commons. We hope to see you there! 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. 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. 6
SERVING US TODAY (Oct 30th): Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Debbie Hackman Acolyte: Ally Leinart Greeters: Ed Bodem Cindy Bodem Ushers: Jerry McGinley Craig Allman Ed Bodem Bryan Kothman Sound: Chad Leinart Power Point: Rachel Onken Communion Prep: Jane Tormoehlen & Deb Stahl Counting Team: Richard Tormoehlen & Mark Holtman Donut Pick-up: John & Leta Ahlbrand Fellowship Host: Jerry McGinley SERVING US NEXT SUNDAY (Nov 6th): Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Dennis Bowers Acolyte: Kayla Goecker Greeters: Richard Tormoehlen Jane Tormoehlen Ushers: Steve Hackman Debbie Hackman Nancy Stahl Curtis Stahl Sound: Volunteer Power Point: Jeremy Wischmeier Children s Message: Debbie Hackman Counting Team: Dawna Rodman & Betty Cooley Donut Pick-up: Gary & Betty Cooley Fellowship Hosts: Dave & Marcia Bode 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 7 Church Website: www.seymourpeacelutheran.com