This Week in Our Parish Today Sunday School Fellowship Tuesday, 9/26 9:15 Bible Study-FE September 24, 2017 First English Lutheran Church Ministers: Every Disciple Pastor: James M. Hallaway Parish Website: www.firstenglishbethany.org Wednesday, 9/27 9:00 Quilting 9:30 Men s Coffee- FE 10:00 Balance Class 4:00 Confirmation 6:00 LYO Sunday, 10/1 8:30 Worship Service Sunday School Coffee Fellowship 9/17/17 87 General $ 1,812.00 Loose $ 105.25 LYO Room $ 30.00 Memorial $ 20.00 Building $ 328.00 $ 2,295.25 Worship Assistants Pianist: Betty Samuelson Ushers: Dick & Norma Dissmore Greeters: Sunday School Reader: Andrew Litzau Acolytes: Alec Reysack & Karson Kocurek Mission Statement Friends In Christ Lutheran Church is a caring inclusive Christian Community, Dedicated to Word and Sacrament ministry; Growing in Christ; Sharing the faith; Serving neighbors; and Supporting each other. CCL# 3054930
PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE SANCTUARY: Heavenly Father, thank you for this place of worship today. Lord would you speak to each one here today about your love for them. Holy Spirit would you help us open our hearts to truth. As in everything, help us to glorify you in this place today through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS *OPENING PRAYER *OPENING SONGS RED # 590 This is the Day This Little Light of Mine This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine Hide it under a bushel, NO, I'm gonna let it shine Hide it under a bushel, NO, I'm gonna let it shine Hide it under a bushel, NO, I'm gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Won't let Satan blow it out, I'm gonna let it shine Won't let Satan blow it out, I'm gonna let it shine Won't let Satan blow it out, I'm gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Down in My Heart I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart Down in my heart! Down in my heart! I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay I have the peace that passeth understanding down in my heart, Down in my heart! Down in my heart! I have the peace that passeth understanding down in my heart Down in my heart to stay *LITANY Psalm 27 I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus Down in my heart, Down in my heart! Down in my heart! I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus Down in my heart, Down in my heart to stay. P The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? C When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. P Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. C One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple. P For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD. C Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, LORD, do I seek." Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation!
BRIEF ORDER OF CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen ~ Pause for a moment of silent revelation. ~ C: have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen P: Almighty God who is rich in mercy hears us confessing our sin through the blood of Jesus Christ His Son. You and I are forgiven today because He is righteous and just to forgive us when we confess. You are forgiven! In the place of the guilt and shame receive the peace and joy of the Lord strengthening you in newness of life. C: Amen *PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen CHILDREN S MESSAGE Dianne Schilling FIRST LESSON Isaiah 55:6-9 Pew Bible Page 782 SECOND LESSON Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 Pew Bible Pg 1247 * GOSPEL Matthew 20:1-16 Pew Bible page 1048 MESSAGE *HYMN OF PRAISE Red # 271 Standing on the Promises
APOSTLES CREED LBW page 65 OFFERING *OFFERTORY LBW # 410 We Give Thee But Thine Own *PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH *BENEDICTION ~ Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace. *CLOSING HYMN RED # 309 Pass It On GO NOW IN THE GRACE AND PEACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST! * Please stand for these portions of the service if you are able.
Today s Announcements There are sign-up sheets in the fellowship hall for those who are willing to help out as Sunday morning greeters and to help with the coffee fellowship time as well. There will be a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at First English Lutheran Church following the worship service. We will be electing 3 members of First English (2 Administrative Board Current Members, 1 Congregation member) to create a temporary Tri-Parish Council. This Temporary Tri-Parish Council will serve until a Tri-Parish Agreement has been created and ratified by the congregations. The First English Family Fun Fest is on October 14 th. We are looking for baskets. Please place them on a table in the fellowship hall. Also, please be thinking of raffle or silent auction items that you would be willing to donate. School Kits are being collected for Lutheran World Relief, please see the list in the Women s booklet or the Epistle. First English Lutheran Church is in need of pianists or organists for our Sunday morning services. If you or someone you know would be willing to fill this need, please contact the church office at 564-4610 or speak to Marie Henstorf or Pastor Jim. The LYO is selling poinsettias for the Christmas Eve Service. The cost is $12.00 each. Please see any LYO member to purchase. Orders need to be placed by November 5. Remember in Prayer Paul Shepersky Family of Gail Hawkins Tim Johnson Family of Mavis Torvinen Louise Sime Debbie Carlson Tom Carlson Sandy Zimmerman Lucille Erickson Kathy Mickelson Clark Meech Tom Mickelson Ron Usher Lynette Hilden Linda Miller Brent Freeman Mary Ann Lusti Brie Schilling Craig Ahlin Dennis & Rosie Anderson Tanya Porter Elaine Hollerud Naomi Butcher John Rader Thomas Merchlewicz Bruce Blanchard Elvin Yrjo Susan Gullekson Our Country & Military Jon Soppeland Hayden Paulson Braden Tjosaas Luke Hallaway Our Churches, Pastors, Leaders, and Staff Our Shut-ins
We will be doing fall cleaning of the interior and exterior of the church on Wednesday, October 11 starting at 5:00 P.M. Supper will be served. We need people to help with the cleaning and the supper, sign up sheets are available on the table. The LYO & Confirmation students have committed to help, will you help too? Our Savior s Lutheran Church in Sebeka is having a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7 th from 8 to 12:30. Redeemer Lutheran Church is having a Bazaar & Rummage Sale on Friday, Oct. 6 from 8:30 to 4:30 and on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 to 1. Monies have been donated for Hurricane Relief. We will be sending those donations to the LCMC Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund (LDA Fund) to responsibly handle the administration of donations in response to natural disasters. If you would like to help you can send directly to LDA for Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts. Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund, c/o St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 8300 C Avenue NE, Marion, IA 52302