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The Second Sunday after Trinity June 10, 2018 Rev d. Brian P. Westgate Pastor, The English Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer of Oakmont and Verona WELCOME to God s House. We are glad to share this sacred place with you. For everyone s benefit: Enter silently. Before the Service, speak to God. During the Service, let God speak to you. After the Service, speak to one another. May God s Holy Spirit, through Word and Sacrament, bless and inspire you, assuring you of His grace, forgiveness, and heavenly support. SEASON THEME The Church of the Spirit SUNDAY THEME The Great Invitation PRAYER UPON ENTERING GOD S HOUSE GRANT US, we beseech You, Almighty God, a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, a cheerful hope in Your mercy, and a sincere love to You and to all our fellow men; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, the Source of all life and joy, Who by the glad sound of the Gospel has called us to have part in Your kingdom and glory, shine into our hearts, we beseech You, by Your Word and Spirit, and draw us with the cords of Your constraining grace, that we may heartily choose that good part which shall not be taken away from us, and give all diligence to make our calling and election sure; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the same Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. DIVINE SERVICE ORDER OF WORSHIP Divine Service, Setting 3, LSB p. 184 PROCESSIONAL HYMN Today Your Mercy Calls Us #915 INVOCATION, p. 184 (we kneel) CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION 2
INTROIT Psalm 18:18b, 19, 1-2a, 27, 30a, 49 The + LORD was my support. He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me, Because He delight - ed in me. I love you, O LORD, my Strength. The LORD is my Rock and my Fortress. For You save a humble people, But the haughty eyes You bring down. This God His way is perfect; The Word of the LORD proves true, For this I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations, And sing to Your Name. Glory be to the Father and to the Son And to the Holy Spirit; As it was in the be - ginning, Is now and will be forever. Amen. The LORD was my support. He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me, Because He delight - ed in me. KYRIE, p. 186 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS, p. 187 SALUTATION & COLLECT OF THE DAY, p. 189 O LORD, Who never fails to help and govern those whom You bring up in Your steadfast fear and love, make us to have a perpetual fear and love of Your holy Name; through Jesus Christ... (we sit) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD OLD TESTAMENT: Proverbs 9:1-10 Faith in Christ is the source of all true wisdom. 9 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, 4 Whoever is simple, let him turn in here! To him who lacks sense she says, 5 Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. 6 Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight. 7 Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. 8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, 3
and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. GRADUAL Psalm 120:1-2 In my distress I called to the LORD, And He answered me. Deliver me, O LORD, from lying lips, From a de - ceitful tongue. EPISTLE: I John 3:13-18 Thus the Apostle speaks of the Church in the world. 13 Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God s love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. TRIPLE ALLELUIA, p. 190 HOLY GOSPEL: St. Luke 14:16-24 The invitation to the Great Supper. God Himself invites us to the fullness of heavenly graces. But those who were bidden despise in worldly spirit God s call and lose their salvation. Those will sit at the heavenly table who really need the supper and also accept it. 16 At that time Jesus said: A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. 17 And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, Come, for everything is now ready. 18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21 So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame. 22 And the servant said, Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room. 23 And the master said to the servant, Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet. Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. THE NICENE CREED, p. 191 (we sit) HYMN OF THE DAY I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say #699 SERMON OFFERTORY, p. 192 (we sit) 4
THE OFFERING OFFERING HYMN We Give Thee But Thine Own #781:1-2 THE GENERAL PRAYER THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR Guests, Visitors and Members: Please read our beliefs concerning the Sacrament of the Altar. COMING FORWARD FOR COMMUNION TODAY? Here at Redeemer Lutheran Church, we hold to the biblical and historic understanding of Holy Communion, that this Sacrament is reserved for those who hold a common confession of faith. Those who share with us in this Holy Supper must be members of a congregation of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, or of a congregation in full fellowship with the LCMS, thus bearing public witness that they agree with our teachings in general and the following two teachings in particular: 1) When consecrated, the bread and wine of the Lord s Supper are the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, given to us for the remission of sins. 2) Those who come to Holy Communion in repentance and faith, grateful for God s forgiveness, must also be committed to offering their personal forgiveness to all others. Guests communing with us for the first time should see the Pastor before the service. If you are interested in becoming a communicant member or if you have any questions regarding our beliefs, please see the Pastor. COMMUNION CARDS Each time that we celebrate Holy Communion, we ask that all those who come to receive Communion would please fill out a sacramental registration card and hand it to the usher on your way up to the rail. The words on the communion card are also intended to assist you in your spiritual preparation to receive Christ s Body and Blood worthily. SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT, p. 194 PREFACE SANCTUS, p. 195 LORD S PRAYER, p. 196 WORDS OF INSTITUTION AGNUS DEI, p. 198 (we sit) DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Come unto Me, Ye Weary #684 The Gifts Christ Freely Gives #602 Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me #756 Through Jesus Blood and Merit #746 NUNC DIMITTIS, p. 199 5
POST-COMMUNION COLLECT, p. 200 BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL HYMN O Christ, Our True and Only Light #839 SILENT PRAYER POSTLUDE Soli Deo Gloria Announcements WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS TODAY! So that we may get to know you, please complete one of the visitor cards in the pew holder, and/or sign our guestbook in the narthex or vestibule. Come again soon! THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God by Paul & Karen Limbert in celebration of their anniversary and by the Auvil, Sprouse, and Taylor families in honor of Imogene King s 88 th birthday. SERVING THE LORD THIS MORNING Organist: Diane Strussenberg Cantor: Larry Rubel Deacon: Bob Holzer Sound Operator: Jim Ostrosky Ushers: Dave Bernhardt, Ray Dinkfelt, Fred Feidt, Connor Hagey Greeters: John & Cheryl Schmidt Acolytes: Sam Wilshire (Capt.), Cody Beckwith, Carl Bucholtz III, Nicholas Bucholtz, Jacob Limbert, Zachary Pugliese TODAY June 10 Trinity II 8:30 am Sunday School & Bible Class 9:45 am Divine Service with the Sacrament of Holy Communion Noon Outreach Committee Meeting Open House at Pastor s House LOOKING AHEAD TO THIS WEEK Mon, June 11 7pm Adult Bible Study Tues, June 12 7:30pm Voters Assembly Meeting Wed, June 13 6:30pm Second Year Catechism Class Fri, June 15 6:30pm Second Year Catechism Class Newsletter deadline 6
NEXT SUNDAY June 17 Trinity III 9:30 am Sunday School & Bible Class 10:45 am Divine Service with the Sacrament of Holy Communion Special Mission Offering 12pm Second Year Catechism Class WORSHIP ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK June 3 Trinity I SERVICE: 112 COMMUNED: 79 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Please submit all content for the combined July/August newsletter to the office by Friday, June 15. Since it is a combined newsletter, remember to think through both your July & August calendars for any pertinent information. Content can be submitted to info@redeemer-oakmont.org. SPECIAL MISSION OFFERING Next week is our English District s Convention. Each convention takes a special offering for a mission in our district and all the congregations are invited to participate. This year s offering is going to aid the mission work in Lebanon County, one of many Pennsylvania counties which have not had an LCMS church before. The work is being carried out by our sister church in Lititz (Lancaster) with help from our sister church in Mechanicsburg (Harrisburg). You can check out Concordia Lutheran Mission, Meyersdale, PA, on the web at http://www.concordialc.org. We will take this special mission offering next Sunday. Envelopes will be available. Nurturing souls for Jesus Christ through worship, missions and ministry REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL (The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) Website: http://www.redeemer-oakmont.org Email: info@redeemer-oakmont.org 1261 Pennsylvania Avenue Oakmont, PA 15139 Phone: 412-828-9323 Fax: 412-828-1860 Pastor: Rev d. Brian Westgate 724-487-1017 Church Office Secretary: Mrs. Anneke Stewart School Administration School Administrator: Mrs. Gail Holzer Education Administrator: Mrs. Stephanie Stubenbort Administrative Assistant: Penn Hills: Mrs. Jean Wilshire Dean of Students: Mr. John Driscoll Early Childhood Director: Mrs. Diane Olmstead 7