Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Sunday, June 10, 2018 Third Sunday after entecost INTRODUCTION A house divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus makes this observation in light of charges that he is possessed. He is possessed, not by a demon, but by the Holy Spirit. We who have received the Holy Spirit through baptism have been joined to Christ s death and resurrection and knit together in the body of Christ. Those with whom we sing and pray this day are sisters and brothers of the Lord. With them we go forth in peace to do the will of God. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + (Silence please for prayer and meditation) RELUDE Create In Me a Heart of Love T.C. McKibben Nearer, My God, To Thee L. Mason To God Be the Glory W.H. Duane (lease stand as you are able) CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS C C In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen Silence is kept for reflection. C C Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive 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 In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God 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 Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 1
GATHERING SONG raise and Thanks and Adoration ELW 783 GREETING A 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. 2
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SALUTATION A The Lord be with you. C And also with you. RAYER OF THE DAY A All-powerful God, C in Jesus Christ you turned death into life and defeat into victory. Increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over all evil in the strength of the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen (lease be seated) SHARED MINISTRY REMINDERS FIRST READING Genesis 3:8-15 A A reading from Genesis 8 [Adam and Eve] heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the LORD God called to the man, and said to him, Where are you? 10 He said, I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 He said, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat? 12 The man said, The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate. 13 Then the LORD God said to the woman, What is this that you have done? The woman said, The serpent tricked me, and I ate. 14 The LORD God said to the serpent, Because you have done this, cursed are you among all animals and among all wild creatures; upon your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, A C and between your offspring and hers; he will strike your head, and you will strike his heel. Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God. SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 4:13 5:1 A A reading from 2 Corinthians 13 Just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture I believed, and so I spoke we also believe, and so we speak, 14 because we know that the one who 6
raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. 15 Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. 16 So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17 For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, 18 because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. 5:1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. A C Word of God, Word of Life Thanks be to God. GOSEL ACCLAMATION (lease stand as you are able) THE GOSEL Mark 3:20-35 C The Holy Gospel according to Mark Glory to you, O Lord. [Jesus went home;] 20 and the crowd came together again, so that [Jesus and the disciples] could not even eat. 21 When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, He has gone out of his mind. 22 And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, He has Beelzebul, and by the ruler of the demons he casts out demons. 23 And he called them to him, and spoke to them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 And if Satan has 7
risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand, but his end has come. 27 But no one can enter a strong man s house and plunder his property without first tying up the strong man; then indeed the house can be plundered. 28 Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven for their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter; 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin 30 for they had said, He has an unclean spirit. 31 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you. 33 And he replied, Who are my mother and my brothers? 34 And looking at those who sat around him, he said, Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. A C The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (lease be seated) SERMON astor Christopher D. Berry 8
(lease stand as you are able) HYMN OF THE DAY I m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me ELW 860 AOSTLES CREED A Let us profess our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under ontius ilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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. 9
RAYERS OF INTERCESSION (After each petition concludes with Hear us, O God, the congregation responds, your mercy is great.) EACE A The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. A I invite you to share the eace of Christ with one another. (lease be seated) GIFTS OF OFFERING rayerful Thoughts T. Osman (lease sign the red welcome roster and pass it on as a ritual of friendship. Then pass it back noting the names of those you re worshiping with today.) (lease stand as you are able) OFFERING SONG For the Fruit of All Creation ELW 679 For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For these gifts to ev'ry nation, thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safekeeping, thanks be to God. OFFERING RAYER Merciful God, C you open wide your hand and satisfy the need of every living thing. You have set this feast before us. Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to embrace it. Open our lives to live it. We pray this through Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 10
(11:00) The Lord be with you. C And also with you. Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: CONGREGATONAL SONG Holy, Holy, Holy 11
EUCHARISTIC RAYER Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all. 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. C Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Gather our prayers with those of the apostles, prophets, martyrs, and all the faithful who have gone before us, and unite them with the unceasing prayer of the One who lives in us and in whom we live, Jesus Christ. 12
Make us bold, O merciful God, to address you as our Abba as we pray: (Abba is an intimate word used by Jesus to address his Father as we might say, Daddy) LORD'S RAYER C Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen INVITATION TO COMMUNION Come, let us eat, for now the feast is spread. (lease be seated) 13
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(lease stand as you are able) We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OST COMMUNION CANTICLE (Verse 3 only) 16
RAYER AFTER COMMUNION A Jesus Christ, host of this meal, C you have given us not only this bread and cup, but your very self, that we may feast on your great love. Filled again by these signs of your grace, may we hunger for your reign of justice, may we thirst for your way of peace, for you are Lord forevermore. Amen. BLESSING May God, whose power working in us can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine, grant you the gifts of faith and hope. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen. 17
SENDING HYMN On Our Way Rejoicing ELW 537 18
DISMISSAL A Go in peace. The Spirit sends us forth to serve. C Thanks be to God. OSTLUDE Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus G.J. Webb WORSHI ASSISTANTS: Assisting Ministers: Linda Waage/Jim Van Soest Lectors: Sharon Blomquist/Tanda Ainsworth Communion: Linda Waage, Bill & Barbara Wells/ Jim Van Soest, Tanda Ainsworth, Elizabeth Bieniek ianist: Shirley Murray Refreshments: Dutto/arrett ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Greeters: Floyd & Donna Walker/Craig & Linda Johnson Ushers: Dick Sprague, Lance Moeszinger, Jim Smith/Mike Idler, Dave Axthelm, John Moorman Altar Guild: Dianne Lederer/Tanis almer Altar Flowers: Joanne Auerbach The altar flowers this morning are given in gift by hil & Sally Loper in celebration of their anniversary. June Helping Hands will bring information about World Vision child sponsorship each Sunday between services. World Vision is a Christian organization that partners with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Members of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection have been generously sponsoring children through World Vision since 2006. Come by their table and find that child just waiting for you! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NOTES ON TODAY S SCRITURES: Genesis 3:8-15 - Immediately after Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit, they hide from God. Neither takes responsibility for their sin, instead blaming each other, the snake, and even God. The curse on the snake was understood as a messianic prophecy by the early church, who associated Eve s offspring with Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1 - Life in the present is transitory and cannot compare with the eternal home God has prepared for us. So we do not despair no matter what life might bring because we know that as God raised Jesus from the dead, God promises to bring us into eternal life. Mark 3:20-35 - In response to charges that he is possessed, Jesus wonders aloud how anyone who is demon-possessed can cast out demons. Those who do the will of God are possessed by the Holy Spirit, sisters and brothers of Christ. 19
Readings for next Sunday, June 17, 2018 Fourth Sunday after entecost The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient images of the tree of life. We d expect a cedar or a sequoia, but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It s not the way we expect divine activity to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around which we gather, the tree into which we are grafted through baptism, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the cup we share. It may not appear all that impressive, but while nobody s looking it grows with a power beyond our understanding. We invite you to read these texts as you prepare for next Sunday s worship. Ezekiel 17:22-24 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17 Mark 4:26-34 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK: Boniface, Bishop of Mainz, missionary to Germany, martyr, died 754 Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Boniface was a native of England who became a Benedictine monk and was called to missionary work among the Vandal tribes of Germany. With fellow workers, he established churches and schools, and he also worked to reform the church. Seattle, chief of the Duwamish Confederacy, died 1866 Thursday, June 7, 2018 Noah Seattle led a coalition of tribes, and convinced them to live peacefully with encroaching white settlers. When he became a Roman Catholic, he held morning and evening prayer with his tribe. The city of Seattle is named for him. Columba, died 597; Aidan, died 651; Bede, died 735; renewers of the church Saturday, June 9, 2018 These three monks from the British Isles helped keep the light of learning alive during the Middle Ages. Columba founded three monasteries off the coast of Scotland. Aidan was a pastor who led people to works of charity. The Venerable Bede was a Bible translator, historian, and hymnwriter. Barnabas, Apostle Monday, June 11, 2018 Barnabas was not numbered among the twelve apostles, but the book of Acts gives him that title. After aul was converted to Christianity, Barnabas welcomed him to Jerusalem, and later the two traveled together on missionary journeys. 20