The Christian Faith, One Word at a Time Roots 8:30 AM Peace Lutheran Church 2090 Commerce Drive North Mankato, MN 56003
Church Staff Pastor Hartwig: 507-382-6826 Email: pastorhartwig@gmail.com Pastor Moldstad: 507-382-0045 Email: pastormoldstad@gmail.com Church Office: 507-385-1386 Peace Lutheran Church Evangelical Lutheran Synod Proclaim the wonders God has done! Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool Teacher/Director: Joslyn Moldstad Phone: 507-385-7752 Email: joslynmoldstad@gmail.com Website: Divine Service Sunday 8:30 & 10:00 AM & Wednesday 6:30 PM Peacemankato.com August 27, 2017 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Welcome to Peace! The purpose of our congregation is to worship God, who gives life through Word and Sacrament; to serve one another in love and fellowship; and to proclaim forgiveness and salvation to all through Jesus Christ alone. Before Worship As you prepare to worship your Lord today, spend a few quiet minutes in prayer before the service. Review the lessons, the service notes, and pray this prayer: Prayer of the Day Almighty and everlasting God, You are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve. Pour upon us the abundance of Your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. For the Children A Cry-Room is available if your little ones need a moment. It is the first room on the left as you walk into the church building. Sound and video are piped into the room to enable you to hear and see the service. Facilities Restrooms are located down the hall and on the right side. 2
The Divine Service with Holy Communion Rite 2, p. 60 Opening Hymn: #246:1-2, God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It HOLY BAPTISM 1 P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. C: And also with you. Confession of Sins P: Our Savior Jesus Christ commanded Baptism when he said: Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All of us are born into this world with a deep need for Baptism. From our parents we inherit a sinful nature; we are without true fear of God and true faith in God and are condemned to eternal death. But Jesus took away our sin by giving his life on the cross. At our baptisms, he clothes us with the robe of his righteousness and gives us a new life by creating faith in him. Our sinful nature need not control us any longer. We recall what Baptism means for our daily lives as we speak these words: C: Baptism means that the sinful nature in us should be drowned by daily sorrow and repentance, and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death. It also means that a new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever. P: As baptized children of God we confess our sins: C: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful, and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. P: God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and by his 1 This order, from Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal, incorporates Holy Baptism into congregational worship by combining the Sacrament of Baptism with the Confession of Sins. Martin Luther said that confessing sins and receiving forgiveness is nothing else than a reliving of Baptism. Thus this order provides opportunity not only to baptize but also to recall the lasting blessings of Baptism. 3
authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. The Rite of Baptism continues at the font. Sacrament of Baptism P: Mariah, by the power of the Word, the Holy Spirit has led you to believe that this new life in Christ is yours. Now in Holy Baptism the Lord Jesus assures you of your salvation. That you may give public testimony of your faith, I therefore ask you: Do you believe that you were born in sin and therefore eternally lost? A: Yes, I believe. P: Do you believe in the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? A: Yes, I believe. P: Do you believe that this Triune God planned and carried out your salvation? A: Yes, I believe. P: Do you believe that God grants you the forgiveness of sins in Holy Baptism? A: Yes, I believe. P: Do you desire to be baptized? A: Yes, I do. Exhortation to Congregation P: Brothers and sisters in Christ, our Lord commands that we teach his precious truths to all who are baptized. Christian love, therefore, urges all of us to assist in whatever manner possible so that Mariah may remain a child of God until death. If you are willing to carry out this responsibility, then answer: Yes, and we ask God to help us. C: Yes, and we ask God to help us. P: Let us pray. Merciful Father in heaven, we thank you for the blessing of Baptism by which you offer and grant the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. Help us to regard our baptisms as the robe of righteousness we are to wear all the days of our lives. Look with special favor on Mariah and grant her a rich measure of your Spirit that she may grow in faith and godly living. Make us willing to carry out our responsibilities to those who have been baptized, so that all of us may finally come to the blessed joys of heaven, through Jesus our Lord. C: Amen. Hymn #246:3-5, God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It 4
The Salutation The Collect P: Let us pray one God, now and forever. The Lesson 1 Kings 19:9-18 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 10 He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too." 11 The LORD said, "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by." Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. 13 When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 5
14 He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too." 15 The LORD said to him, "Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. 16 Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. 17 Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu. 18 Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him." The Epistle Romans 9:1-5 1 I speak the truth in Christ I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, 4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. 5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen. The Verse of the Day P: Alleluia. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Alleluia. (Hebrews 11:1) The Alleluia The Holy Gospel P: The Holy Gospel for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost is written in the 14 th chapter of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, beginning at the 22 nd verse. 6
The Gospel Matthew 14:22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." 28 "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." 29 "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." P: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 7
The Creed P: Let us confess our holy faith in the words of the Nicene Creed: C: 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 is seated at the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall 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 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. The Chief Hymn: #521:1-4, How Firm a Foundation The Sermon Romans 9:1-5 The Christian Faith, One Word at a Time Roots 8
P: The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus unto everlasting life. Amen. The Offertory Verse 9
The Offering The members of Peace Lutheran Congregation have joined together to do the Lord s work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops. Proverbs 3:9 Please fill out the Friendship Register. The Prayer of the Church The Service of Holy Communion Peace Lutheran Church practices close communion. We ask that only members of the ELS and WELS partake of the Sacrament today. Visitors, please speak to the Pastor about receiving the Sacrament in the future. The Preface P: The Lord be with you. 10
P: Lift up your hearts. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. The Proper Preface and Sanctus P: It is truly good, right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God; but chiefly are we bound to praise You for the glorious resurrection of Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord; for He is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us and has taken away the sins of the world. By His death He has destroyed death, and by His rising to life again He has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the 11
company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: Holy, Holy, Holy 12
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The Words of Institution P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: Drink of it all of you; this cup is the New Testament in My blood, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. 14
The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) 15
The Distribution Distribution Hymns #286, Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me #539, Jerusalem, My Happy Home The Nunc Dimittis 16
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The Collect of Thanksgiving P: O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. P: Let us pray: We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through these salutary gifts, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through them in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. The Salutation P: The Lord be with you. 18
The Benedicamus P: Let us bless the Lord. The Benediction P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. 19
Closing Hymn, Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Christian Worship #331 20
Text: William Williams, 1717-91, abr.; tr. Peter Williams, 1722-96, st. 1; William Williams, st. 2-3 Tune: George W. Warren, 1828-1902 From Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal 2008. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-721927. Thank you to those who served in our service today: Organist: Crystal Foslien; The ushers; Cover Artwork: Don Moldstad. To God be the Glory! Announcements This week at Peace: Sunday: 8:30 AM Divine Service with Holy Communion 10:00 AM Divine Service with Holy Communion Tuesday: 9:00 AM Solid Grounds Bible Study 7:00 PM Stewardship Meeting Wednesday: 6:30 PM Divine Service with Holy Communion Sunday: 8:30 AM Divine Service 10:00 AM Divine Service Important upcoming events: September Group 5 Refreshments; Group 3 Greeters September 5 th Preschool classes start September 8 th Family Night Food & Backyard Games Now September 3 rd Summer Sunday worship 8:30 & 10:00 AM No Sunday School or Adult Bible Class Now September 6 th Wednesday evening worship services Wednesday, September 6 th Catechism class begins, 4:00 PM Friday, September 8 th 6:00 PM, Family Night food & fun! Beginning September 10 th Worship Services at 8:30 & 10:45 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Class at 9:45 AM September 25 th Bethany Lutheran College National Auxiliary Day Home Visits Your new pastor wants to get to know you better! Pastor Moldstad would like to visit every member of our congregation. He is available to meet you in your home (or if needed, at church). Please sign up for a time and date that works best for you. You can do so on the signup sheet in the narthex, online at: pastormoldstad.youcanbook.me, or through the church secretary: 507-385-1386. 21
Family Night - Backyard Games - Come one, come all to our first family night event at Peace Lutheran! This fun evening will include a meal, devotion, and games outside (including a wheelbarrow race, a sack race, tug o war, and more). Come to play or come to watch, everyone's invited. Date: Friday, Sept. 8th. Time: 6pm. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. Please bring a side to share for the meal. We are in need of grillers, servers, and activity helpers. If you are able to help, please sign-up in the church entryway. The Peace Lutheran Sunday School is looking for some teachers to help with the K-1st grade class this coming school year. We have one teacher interested in helping, but would like to have some more people who might share the teaching responsibilities this year. Please contact Mike Madson (mike.huge.madson@gmail.com, 608-397-1164) if you are able and willing to help. Thank you. Mike Madson--Peace Lutheran Sunday School Superintendent Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool would like to thank all who helped so tirelessly for our Back-To-School Registration and Picnic Tuesday evening. Your efforts helped the evening go smoothly. We served over 200 people and most of our families were present to go through the final registration process. We also thank Thrivent Financial for helping us with this event with preschool t-shirts, supplies and help with playground equipment. In the weeks ahead, the playground will be prepared. If you would like to contribute to the playground, know that your help will put smiles on the faces of many children in the years to come. If you have not yet registered your child, please call Joslyn at 385-7752. We have 6 spots left in our M/W/F afternoon program. Calling all Young Singers! Do you like to sing and praise the Lord? Do you enjoy free food? Then you might want to join the youth choir! If you are in 2 nd to 7 th grade and would like to be part of the youth choir, have your parents contact me, Anna Tecken, at atecken@blc.edu or 712-539-8745. First rehearsal will be Monday, Sept. 11 th from 3:00 to 3:45pm. Calling all High School Singers! Become a part of Peace's first high school choir! All students, 8 th graders to Seniors, are encouraged to join the choir, where they will sing some great pieces of music and get to eat free food. Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 4:00 to 4:45pm. First practice will be on Monday, September 11 th. If interested, contact Anna Tecken at atecken@blc.edu or 712-539-8745. 22
The Peace/Mt. Olive Moms On a Mission (M.O.M.s) bible study is getting ready to begin our Fall 2017 Session! We are excited to have both a morning M.O.M.s study AND an evening M.O.M.s study this fall! Morning M.O.M.s group will again be Wednesday mornings at Mt. Olive, and childcare will be provided. Evening M.O.M.s group will be the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Mt. Olive, and there will not be childcare. The M.O.M.s study is for all mothers to gather, support, and strengthen each other in our vocation as moms. You are invited to join the study that works for your schedule! When: Where: Topic: Morning M.O.M.s Study: Wednesdays, 8:40-10am (can drop children off in childcare at 8:10), beginning Sept. 13 Moms in Mt. Olive s Social Hall (children in cry room or gym) Part 2 of Veith s book, Family Vocation, a study on God s calling in parenting Contact: Kristen Lukasek- 507-382-7963 or mattlukasek@yahoo.com Evening M.O.M.s Study: 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, beginning Sept. 19 Mt. Olive Church (room TBD) Part 2 of Veith s book, Family Vocation, a study on God s calling in parenting Thalia Londgren- 612-382-5684 or thalia.pollard@blc.edu Participants will need a copy of the book, Family Vocation, by Gene Veith, Jr. and Mary Moerbe. You can purchase the book online at Amazon, or email Kristen Lukasek if this is not feasible for you. New moms wishing to join, please email the appropriate contact so we can have study guides prepared for you! MOMs Bible Study Child Care WOULD YOU LIKE TO EARN A LITTLE EXTRA CASH? Looking for: A few reliable childcare workers to supervise young children while their moms participate in Bible Study. When: Wednesday Mornings from 8:00-10am, September Sept 13 Dec 6th Where: Mt Olive Lutheran Church Responsibilities: Read bible stories, sings songs, supervise activities and play time, and feed provided snack. This is a paid position. *Must pass State of MN background check Contact: Emily Peters (emmykf@hotmail.com) 23
Last week at Peace: Sunday 342 Wednesday 26 GOLF CART!!! 2010 EZ-GO RXV STANDARD, GAS, WHITE w/cover. If anyone is interested in purchasing the Golf Cart used by Builders for Christ, please contact Todd Olsen at 507-304-1366 or tolsen66@gmail.com. Please inquire no later than September 10 th if interested. Estimated value $3,250. MVL Celebration - Today, I share with you a very special blessing. MVL is now debt-free! At their last meeting, our Board of Directors voted to pay off the last of our individual loans, thereby eliminating our debt! What an unbelievable blessing from our Lord. Consider that in January of 2009, our debt stood at $1.8 million. We join together in thanking our gracious God for the blessings that He has showered on us in so many ways. On Sunday, August 27, we will take a few minutes after our opening service to recognize this milestone. The opening service is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm in the MVL gymnasium. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Please join us! May God continue to bless all of us as we work together "training students for Christian lives on earth and for eternity!" -Principal Tim Plath 24
FIGHT FOR ALZHEIMER S FIRST SURVIVOR Saturday, September 9, 2017 9:30 AM Sibley Park Please consider contributing and/or walking in support of Duane and Brenda Garbers (Mount Olive members) as they are the Honorary Family selected to raise hope and awareness for the 2017 FIGHT FOR ALZHEIMERS FIRST SURVIVOR. Any brother or sister-in-christ that can pray for them, rally behind them the day of the event, or contribute financially would be incredibly appreciated. If you are interested in donating to support Duane and Brenda Garbers in the FIGHT FOR ALZHEIMERS FIRST SURVIVOR: Checks of any amount (payable to the Alzheimer's Association) may be given or sent to Duane & Brenda Garbers, 213 Gull Path, Mankato MN 56001 or donated online at http://bit.ly/alzheimerswalkpapasteam Employment Opportunities Bus Drivers Needed for MVL Route - Palmer Bus Service provides safe and reliable transportation for students. We're looking for MVL route drivers and substitute drivers for these great kids. Paid training! Full-time and part-time positions available. Interested individuals should contact Site Manager Randy Gieseke at 507-995-5387. Volunteer Volleyball Coaches Needed: Mt. Olive Lutheran School is in need of volleyball coaches for the Girls B and A teams. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Fridays. Practice times are between 2:30 and 5:30PM, depending on the coach s availability. We are in need of two volleyball coaches for our girl s B teams and a coach for the girl s A team. If interested, please contact Craig Zibrowski by email mrz@mtolivelutheran.org Position Openings Jesus Loves Me Learning Center North Mankato: Teacher aides are vital here at JLMLC. Please think about a position for yourself or someone you might know who would be qualified! Hours are available to work with your schedule! Our wages are competitive and what a great way to serve your Lord if possible. Call (507 508 2041) or email (lingjlm@hickorytech.net) with questions. We will be needing an afterschool staff person the end of August to work with school age children. Bethany Lutheran College welcomes applications for the Coordinator of Sports Information position with a September 1, 2017 start date. The Coordinator of Sports Information is responsible to the Director of Athletics for planning, developing, and communicating information about the intercollegiate athletics programs and for coordinating athletic events. A complete position description and application instructions can be found at https://www.blc.edu/employment. 25
TONIGHT AT Mt. Olive. For high school and college students. The event will have food and drink available. Board games as well if everyone can t be playing at once. If you want to see what the game is about you can just youtube "Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator". 26