Pre-Service Music Holy Communion Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 12, 2012, 9:30 a.m. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Gathering Prayer of the Day Let us pray. Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated Dale Eberhardt Confession and Forgiveness Red Hymnal, Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Page 94 The Assembly reads the words printed in bold type. Please stand. Gathering Hymn As We Gather at Your Table Red Hymnal, Hymn 522 Greeting The grace that is Christ's gift to us, the love of God, and the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace be with you all. And also with you. Kyrie With One Voice Service Music Booklet in Pew Rack Hymn of Praise Glory to God Booklet
Blessing of the Readers Word First Reading 1 Kings 19:4 8 First Kings chapter 18 describes the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baal. The contest proves that the Lord is God; and afterwards Elijah orders the killing of the Baal prophets. Angered by the deaths of her prophets, Queen Jezebel threatens to kill Elijah. This reading finds Elijah fleeing, fatigued, and in utter despair. ut Elijah went a day's journey into the B wilderness, and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die: "It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life, for I am no better than my ancestors." 5 Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, "Get up and eat." 6 He looked, and there at his head was a The word of the Lord Thanks be to God. Psalm 34: 1-8 Refrain in unison; verses alternate, beginning with the high voices. cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. 7 The angel of the LORD came a second time, touched him, and said, "Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you." 8 He got up, and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God. I will bless the LORD at all times;* his praise shall ever be in my mouth. 2 I will glory in the LORD;* let the humble hear and rejoice. 3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD;* let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me* and delivered me out of all my terror. R 2
5 Look upon him and be radiant,* and let not your faces be ashamed. 6 I called in my affliction, and the LORD heard me* and saved me from all my troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him,* and he will de- liver them. 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good;* happy are they who trust in him! R Second Reading Ephesians 4:25 5:2 Christians are called to be imitators of God. This does not mean Christians are perfect. Rather, the Spirit is at work in our lives so that our actions and attitudes genuinely reflect the love and forgiveness we have received through Christ and his death. o then, putting away falsehood, let all of S us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. 26 Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not make room for the devil. 28 Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. 29 Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not The word of the Lord Thanks be to God. 3 grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. 31 Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, 32 and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Gospel Acclamation O Lord, Open My Eyes Booklet Please stand. The Holy Gospel John 6:35, 41 51 The Holy Gospel according to John Glory to you, O Lord. After feeding more than five thousand people in the wilderness, Jesus teaches them regarding the true significance of this remarkable sign. J esus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 41 Then the Jews began to complain
about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42 They were saying, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" 43 Jesus answered them, "Do not complain among yourselves. 44 No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. 46 Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. 47 Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. 48 I am the bread of life. 49 Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. 50 This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh." Please be seated. Sermon Silence for reflection follows the sermon Hymn of the Day Please stand. I Am the Bread of Life Red Hymnal, Hymn 485 Joys and Concerns we respond to God s Word. Prayers of Intercession..Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. We share the peace with one another. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you O Christ. Apostles Creed Red Hymnal, page 105 Please be seated. 4
Meal Presentation of Gifts Offering Song Please stand. I Come With Joy Red Hymnal, Hymn 482 Offering Prayer Let us pray. God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen. The Great Thanksgiving 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. Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord Prayer of Thanksgiving...For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Lord s Prayer Invitation Booklet Booklet 5
Communion Lamb of God The Assembly may be seated. Please come forward as invited by the ushers and stand or kneel at the communion rail. Booklet Communion Hymns Come, Let Us Eat Brown Hymnal, Hymn 119 Here is Bread Red Hymnal, Hymn 483 Prayer after Communion Blessing Almighty and merciful God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you this day and forevermore. Amen. Sending Hymn Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises Brown Hymnal, Hymn 158 The refrain and verses are all repeated. Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sending Sending of Communion to those who are absent From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2012 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #22331. 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. The chancel flowers have been placed to the glory of God by Eva Steege in memory of her father, Ulrik H. Reque, and in honor of Ted Steege on their birthdays. 6
Please join us in the Community Room downstairs following worship for refreshments and fellowship. Stop by Table Talk for conversation about today s Bible readings. Worship Leaders Today Next Sunday, August 19 Greeter Edith Mamet Marty Holmeen Greeter Gertrude Kanwischer D. Gould & D. Weed Acolyte Olivia McAdams Cantor Janet Dudek Dorothea Glatte Reader Olivia McAdams Anna Lee Thompson Reader Melissa Brown Susan Carey Prayer Deacon Lloyd Smith Pastor Steege Communion Deacon Paul Yigle-Kaljob Dale Eberhardt Communion Deacon Sue Carey Marty Holmeen Piano Chad Thompson Dorothea Glatte GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 46 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 860-527-7792 graceistheplace.org fax 860-527-1642 God s Grace Is the Heart of Grace We focus on the cross by nurturing faith (Matt.28:19-20) and serving others (Matt.25:34-36). The Rev. Eva Reque Steege, Pastor pastoratgrace@sbcglobal.net Dale Eberhardt, Organist Catherine Tomlinson, Parish Administrator officeatgrace@sbcglobal.net Janice Potter, Financial Assistant mutsy15@comcast.net Miriam Miller, Sexton Susan Carey, President Lou Oliver, Vice President Jody Wynn Rodiger, Secretary Dale Eberhardt, Treasurer Louisa Barton-Duguay, Artist in Residence/Volunteer for Outreach Sally Nolen, Grace Notes Editor sallynolen@live.com 7
This Week at Grace TODAY, 8/12 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion 11 a.m. Second Hour 12 noon Youth/Men s Fellowship Depart for Rock Cats Stadium 1 p.m. First Calvary Church MONDAY, 8/13 5 7 p.m. First Calvary 6 p.m. Evangelism Committee TUESDAY, 8/14 5a.m. 10 p.m. Primary Elections Grace is a Polling Station 6-7:30 p.m. Ghazi Do Karate Academy WEDNESDAY, 8/15 GRACE NOTES DEADLINE 10 a.m. Bible Study at 10 Marshall Street 12:15 p.m. Prayer Circle 7:00 p.m. Catholic Charities Zumba Class THURSDAY, 8/16 12 noon Alcoholics Anonymous 6 p.m. Ghazi Do Karate Academy FRIDAY, 8/17 Committee Reports due in office 6 p.m. Supper Gathering and Holy Communion SATURDAY, 8/18 SUNDAY, 8/19 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:30 a.m Holy Communion 11 a.m. Second Hour Fellowship 1 p.m. First Calvary Church GRACE NOTES The Copy Deadline for the September 2012 issue of GRACE NOTES is this Wednesday, August 15. It s not easy to think about fall when it s still summer, but if you have reports or stories, please get them to Sally Nolen at sallynolen@live.com. Noontime Prayer Circle On Wednesdays all are invited to come for prayer from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Please join us or consider pausing for your own prayer and meditation in unity with us at that time. 8 Friday Evening Gathering 6 7:30 p.m. Free Supper Fellowship Music Prayer Holy Communion