THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 13, 2017 Christ Lutheran Church 29 S. George Street, York, Pa. 17401 Our Mission: Reflect God s love in the heart of York Our Vision: To be a vibrant congregation in the heart of York praising God, connecting people to Christ, and serving the people of York and the world Companions with the Itete Hospital of the Konde Diocese, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania
The Entrance Rite Prelude Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me Davis Brief Order for Confession and Forgiveness P In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. P Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen. P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Silence for reflection and self-examination P Most merciful God, C we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. P Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. Hymn LBW #320 O God, Our Help in Ages Past 2
Apostolic 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. Prayer of the Day P Let us pray O God our defender, storms rage around and within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. Announcements The Liturgy of the Word First Lesson: 1 Kings 19:9-18 9At [Horeb, the mount of God,] [Elijah] came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, What are you doing here, Elijah? 10 He answered, I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away. 11He said, Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by. Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. 13 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, What are you doing here, Elijah? 3
14He answered, I have been very zealous for the Lord, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away. 15 Then the Lord said to him, Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. 16 Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. 17 Whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall kill; and whoever escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall kill. 18 Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him. A The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Psalm 85:8-13 (Sung in unison) 8I will listen to what the LORD God is saying; for you speak peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to you. 9Truly, your salvation is very near to those who fear you, that your glory may dwell in our land. 10Steadfast love and faithfulness have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11Faithfulness shall spring up from the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12The LORD will indeed grant prosperity, and our land will yield its increase. 13Righteousness shall go be- fore the LORD and shall prepare for God a pathway. Second Lesson: Romans 10:5-15 5Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that the person who does these things will live by them. 6 But the righteousness that comes from faith says, Do not say in your heart, Who will ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 or Who will descend into the abyss? (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? 4
The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11 The scripture says, No one who believes in him will be put to shame. 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. 13 For, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15 And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! A The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Verse 5
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 P A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the fourteenth chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. 22[Jesus] made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee], while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, It is a ghost! And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. 28Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. 29 He said, Come. So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, You of little faith, why did you doubt? 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God. P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day WOV #781 My Life Flows On in Endless Song 6
Apostles Creed C I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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. Prayers after each petition A Lord, in your mercy, C hear our prayer. The Prayers conclude: P Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen. The Eucharistic Meal Peace P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. Offertory Hymn LBW #527 All Creatures of Our God and King (Stanzas 1, 4, & 7 only) Offertory Prayer A Let us pray...merciful Father, C we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us-- our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 7
The Great Thanksgiving Preface and Sanctus P It is indeed right and salutary... We praise your name and join their unending hymn: 8
P Holy God, our Maker, Redeemer, and Healer, in the harmonious world of your creation, the plants and animals, the seas and stars were whole and well in your praise. When sin had scarred the world, you sent your Son to heal our ills and to form us again into one. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering, therefore, his acts of healing, his body given up, and his victory over death, we await that day when all the peoples of the earth will come to the river to enjoy the tree of life. Send your Spirit upon us and this meal: as grains scattered on the hillside become one bread, so let your Church be gathered from the ends of the earth, that all may be fed with the Bread of life, your Son. Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. C Amen. Lord s Prayer P Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray: C 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. Fraction and Agnus Dei P Jesus said, "Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." C Amen. 9
Music during the Distribution Piano: Andante - Bach LBW #333 Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me Post Communion Blessing Post-Communion Prayer A Let us pray We thank you that at this holy table you have fed us again with the food of everlasting life. Send us with your blessing to seek the good of our neighbor and call others to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen. Benediction The Dismissal Recessional Hymn LBW #503 O Jesus, I Have Promised Dismissal A Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Postlude Prelude in a minor Marcello 10
Serving in worship Acolytes 8:00 am Egan Granholm 10:00 am Andrew Ports Assisting Ministers Readers Greeters/ Presenters Back Door Door Monitors Ushers Marlene Coval, Ed Garber Sandy Cooley Rod and Sonja Flinchbaugh Scott Donner John Krueger Karen Starry Edna Stevens Bob and Wanda Stibitz Kenny Weaver John Ports Andy Waltersdorf, Capt., Tara Artman, Kelly Krout, Jim Harbold, Nancy Hildebrand, Kenny Weaver Altar Guild Hospital Visitors Ginger Beaverson, Ch., Brenda Barkdoll, Nancy Bentley, Susan Lease, Barbara Shepp Beverly Bowers Coffee table/breakfast Tom and Lynn Keller Care of Albs Pew Care Marlene Coval D Este Hanson, Barbara Shepp 11
Christ Lutheran Church Staff The Reverend Alan Watt, Pastor pastor@christlutheranyork.com Christ Lutheran Church 717-854-5589, Fax: 717-845-4213, Child Care Center: 717-854-2239 Todd B. Davis, Director of Music and Administrative Assistant associate@christlutheranyork.com www.christlutheranyork.com E-mail: office@christlutheranyork.com Terry Hoover, Director of Education, Youth, and Family Ministries christianed@christlutheranyork.com www.facebook.com/christlutheranyork Welcome! So we can know you better, please complete an attendance Carol Krouse, Parish Secretary card found in the pew and place it in an offering plate. If office@christlutheranyork.com you have no church home, we invite you to membership at Christ Lutheran Church. We hope you return to worship BethAnn Barbato, Director of Child Care and participate in our life in Christ! beth@christlutheranyork.com The Liturgy Our worship is the historic liturgy of the Christian Church - a celebration of Word and Sacrament, the means through which God gives forgiveness, life and salvation. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated in accordance with the understanding of the Lutheran Confessions that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the Blessed Sacrament. Approach the chancel rail by the center aisle as a place becomes vacant. Dip the bread in the first cup or drink from the common chalice. Mary Jo Vlazny, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@christlutheranyork.com Robin Reed, Property Manager property@christlutheranyork.com Scott Albright, Maintenance Eric R. D. Patches, Custodian Council Members Betsy Buckingham - President John Krueger - Vice President Tom Olson - Treasurer Cynthia Ryan - Secretary Ed Garber Carlton Gross Judy Leece Scott McClure Children are always welcome at worship! Barbara Nixon We value the participation of our children in worship! Jennifer Risser As members of the church, children participate in the Paul Schendel worship service. They listen to God s Word, gather at the Lord s table, serve as readers, acolytes, choir members, and more. Feel free to take children in and out as necessary. Nursery care is available for children who are infants through pre-school age. Please ask an usher. Worship resources are found in the pews. The Lutheran Book of Worship (noted LBW inside the bulletin) is the green hardback hymnal. The With One Voice (noted WOV inside the bulletin) is the blue softback hymnal. A hand-held hearing aid system is available and can be used anywhere in the church. Founded in 1733 with the baptism of Maria Catharina Beyer, Christ Church was the first Lutheran congregation west of the Susquehanna River. Christ Church remains an active and vibrant congregation carrying on the mission of Christ and approaches the future with confidence and hope. Christ Church strives to minister in faithfulness to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. Its ministry centers in the weekly liturgy of Word and Sacrament and pursues particular Lutheran emphases in art and music, fellowship, education, and pastoral care. Three buildings have been used for worship. A log building was erected in 1744; a stone building replaced it in 1760. Two bells from the 1760 stone building still call people to worship in the present building, built in 1812. Three Lutheran congregations in York are descendants of Christ Church. 12