Hope Lutheran Church Sunday, June 24, 2018

H O P E Hope Lutheran Church Sunday, June 24, 2018 Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here now, and when we call him he will calm the storm. Even the wind and waves listen to him as they would to their creator. We also listen to him and are called to believe in the power of God s word in him, a power greater than all that we fear. PRELUDE June from The Seasons Tchaikovsky WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING Please stand GATHERING HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save ELW 756 1

CALL TO CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: Come, Holy Spirit, C: The wind of God, the breath of Life. P: Come, Holy Spirit, C: Our Advocate, our Counselor. P: Come, Holy Spirit, C: Teacher of Wisdom, Reminder of Christ. P: Come, Holy Spirit, C: Granter of forgiveness, giver of peace. P: Come, Holy Spirit. C: May we feel God breathing through our worship. May we receive the Holy Spirit in this place. Amen. P: Let us confess together: C: We confess to you, Renewing Spirit, that we confuse unity with uniformity, and diversity with divisiveness. We speak and behave as if being a part of your family means assimilating others to our way of living. We deny and destroy the beauty you created in each person. We long to change these patterns, O Creator, but we do not know how. Teach us to value challenge. Help us to see strength in difference. And empower us to build your kingdom in creativity and love. Amen. P: Hear the good news! God s Spirit has been poured out upon all flesh, and we have been made one by the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. We are no longer scattered or divided, but gathered together to build up God's Kingdom on this earth. C: Thanks be to God! KYRIE ~ sung responsively Now the Feast ELW 157 A: In peace, in peace, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. A: For the reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. A: For your people here who have come to give you praise, for the strength to live your word, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. A: Help, save, and defend us, O God. C: Amen. 2

PRAYER OF THE DAY A: Let us pray... C: O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Be seated FIRST READING: Job 38:1-11 At the end of the book of Job, after Job and his companions have argued about the cause of the great suffering Job endures, God finally speaks. These verses begin that speech, which is a grand vision of creation, describing God s ordering of the cosmos and inviting Job to marvel at its beauty. 1 The Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind: 2 Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. 4 Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. 5 Who determined its measurements surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? 6 On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone 7 when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy? 8 Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb? 9 when I made the clouds its garment, and thick darkness its swaddling band, 10 and prescribed bounds for it, and set bars and doors, 11 and said, Thus far shall you come, and no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stopped? R: This is the word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. WORD 3

SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Paul and his fellow workers experience great hardships and even rejection while carrying out their missionary work. Nevertheless, Paul continuously proclaims that God has not rejected us but is graciously working for our salvation. 1 As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says, At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you. See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! 3 We are putting no obstacle in anyone s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4 but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5 beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6 by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine love, 7 truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8 in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9 as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed; 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 11 We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12 There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13 In return I speak as to children open wide your hearts also. R: This is the word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. 4

Please stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Halle, Halle, Hallelujah ELW 172 GOSPEL: Mark 4:35-41 P: The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the 4th chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus calming of the storm on the sea reveals his power over evil, since the sea represents evil and chaos. The boat on the sea is a symbol of the church and invites us to trust God amid life s turbulence. 35 When evening had come, [Jesus said to the disciples,] Let us go across to the other side. 36 And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37 A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing? 39 He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace! Be still! Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40 He said to them, Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith? 41 And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Be seated SPECIAL MUSIC SERMON Called to be...confident Pastor Eric Luedtke 5

Please stand HYMN OF THE DAY Precious Lord, Take My Hand ELW 773 Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near. when my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When the darkness appears and the night draws near, and the day is past and gone, at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand. Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home. APOSTLE S CREED C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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. THE PRAYERS After each petition, the congregation responds with: C: Hear our prayer. THE LORD S PRAYER 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, for ever and ever. Amen. 6

SHARING OF THE PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you all. C: And also with you. The ministers and congregation greet one another in the name of the Lord. Be seated THANK OFFERING AND MISSION COLLECTION The June & July children's coin collection will go to support Minneapolis Thrivent/Nokomis Builds Habitat for Humanity. Please stand OFFERTORY HYMN Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring ELW 691 OFFERING PRAYER A: All good gifts come from you, dear Lord, and from these riches we bring this offering. Help us use it to further your purpose in this place, and for the benefit of those in need. In Jesus name we pray, C: Amen. 7

SENDING BLESSING P: May the Spirit, who hovered over the waters when the world was created, breathe into you new life. C: God, create in us. P: May the Spirit, who overshadowed the Virgin when the eternal Son came among us, make you joyful in the service of the Lord. C: Messiah, live in us. P: May the Spirit, who set the Church on fire upon the Day of Pentecost, bring the world alive with the love of the risen Christ. C: Holy Spirit, renew us. P: And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. C: Amen. Altar flowers from the family of Al and Elaine Horn in honor of their 57th wedding anniversary. 8

SENDING HYMN O God, Our Help in Ages Past ELW 632 SENDING A: Go in Peace C: Making Christ Known Through the Spirit of Hope A: The Spirit sends us forth to serve. C: Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Storm (Summer) from the Four Seasons Vivaldi 9

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HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Visitors - Welcome! We are very happy to have you here with us today! Please take a moment to fill out a Visitor Connection card found in the pew, place it in the offering plate or hand to an usher. ADULT FORUM ~ Everyone, 5th grade thru adult, are invited to join us at 9:00am each Sunday in the fellowship hall as Pastor Doug Morton shares the scripture lessons for the day and gives us a bit of insight on the people and the events of Biblical times in preparation for the sermon. Sunday School will resume in September as we continue to partner with Rehoboth Ethiopian Church to provide Bible-based lessons and activities for children up to 5th grade. Children s spark story bibles Bibles are available for children to use during worship. The page # s of the corresponding story for each reading (if available) will be indicated, so they can read and more easily understand the scripture for the day. SHARED MINISTRY For a church to be successful it needs not only financial resources but human resources as well. Pick up a copy of our Shared Ministry Volunteer list at the Welcome Center and let us know what area you d like to serve in. Please complete the Shared Ministry form to let us know how you can support the mission of Hope. SUMMER ICE CREAM SOCIAL WEDNESDAY JULY 11 AT 1:30 PM Hope s Fellowship Hall If you re 80 years old or better, you re invited to our Summer Ice Cream Social. We ll have a sing-a-long, activities, and more. Join us for fun and fellowship with your Hope friends and special guests. Rides are available; just let Tina in the church office know when you RSVP...612-827-2655. 12

Prayer Corner Prayers of Comfort and Healing for: Opal Warner, Bonnie Gibbons, Helen Applequist, June Anderson PRAYER REQUESTS Make known your prayer request on the backside of the Visitors card in the pew and they will be lifted up. CELEBRATE AN IMPORTANT EVENT or remember someone special with an arrangement of flowers on the altar. $30 suggested donation. Contact the office to arrange the order. In anticipation of Hope s 90 year celebration this fall, Pat Killian welcomes any one that has photos of Hope Church in it s many seasons and moods to share them. Please send pictures to Pat at patrick.killian@isd197.org. The June & July children's coin collection will go to support Minneapolis Thrivent/Nokomis Builds Habitat for Humanity. TOTAL RECEIVED FOR JUNE $99.20 Attendance: Sunday, June 17, 2018: 46 Financial Report: Our Mission, Sunday 6/17/2018 Received... $2,762.00 Needed... $4,350.00 Difference... $(1,588.00) Our Mission (Operating Fund YTD) Received... $105,313.00 Needed... $104,396.00 Difference... $917.00 Our Outreach (Outside Hope YTD) Received... $2,873.00 Needed... $2,836.00 Difference... $37.00 13

This Week at Hope DISCUSSIONS ON THE DECK Wednesdays at 7:00pm Join us for lively conversation about the big questions concerning life, the world and God. Wednesday, June 20, will be at Bunny Anderson s 4724 18th Ave S, Minneapolis. Topic is Fair For All. Beverages will be provided. Bring a treat to share if you wish. THE CHURCH CALENDAR is online. Check it out at www.hopempls.org. To have something added to the calendar, contact the office at admin@hopempls.org. 14

NOKOMIS HEALTHY SENIORS Nokomis Healthy Seniors is a neighborhood based organization specifically designed to help seniors. They offer home health aides, support groups, education, nurse consultation, transportation and more. For more info, contact the NHS office at 612-729-5499. Minneapolis Thrivent/Nokomis Builds Habitat for Humanity July 23 27 3015 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis Each day 13 volunteers are needed from 8:30 4:00; no experience required. Sign up in the gathering area. Questions, contact Mary Peterson 952-929-0747. WILDERNESS CANOE BASE Spend 4 days in the Boundary Waters volunteering along with time for hiking, canoeing, campfires and stargazing. August 23 36 Cost: $50 youth; $75 adults Questions? Contact Mary Peterson 952-929-0747 Equal Exchange Coffee Project Hope serves and has available: Coffee: Regular & whole bean $7.00 Decaf $7.50 Tea: $3.50 Located downstairs in the cabinet by the donuts. HOPE S WEEKLY E-NEWS is sent out each Friday, highlighting the upcoming week s activities. If you aren t receiving this, go to hopempls.org/newsletter to sign up. 15

WELCOME TO HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5728 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417 Phone: 612-827-2655 Fax: 612-827-3719 Website: www.hopempls.org E-mail: admin@hopempls.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/hopempls SUNDAY SCHEDULE: 9:00am Adult Forum 10:00am Worship Service 11:00am Fellowship 11:30am Sunday School (Sept May) HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of each month. All are welcome. Note: Both wine and non-alcoholic grape juice are offered. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request. HANDICAP ACCESS is provided by an elevator at the parking lot entrance, which links all levels of the building. A HEARING ASSISTANCE system, with individual receivers, is available. Please ask an usher. MINNEHAHA AREA CHILD CARE (FORMALY HOPE PRESCHOOL) Director: Erin Blanck 5712 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417 612-827-4369 director@maccschool.com www.maccschool.com PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP TODAY Presiding Minister: Pastor Eric Luedtke Assisting Minister: Cherie DeJarlais Reader: Eileen DePoe Acolyte: Open Greeter: Bonnie Brenna Music Director: Mark Hedman Overhead: Barb Nelson Accompanist: Warren Elness Ushers: Jim & Jan Nunn, Rich Donnelly, Dorothy Knutson, Carol Farnham SUNDAY, JULY 1 ST PARTICIPANTS Preaching Minister: Pastor Eric Luedtke Assisting Minister: Open Reader: Open Acolyte: Open Greeter: Bonnie Brenna Music Director: Mark Hedman Overhead: David Fernandez Communion Assistants: Bunny Anderson, Open Ushers: Bonnie Brenna, Charlie & Ginny Olson, Rick & Julie Storlie HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Eric Luedtke ~ (510) 853-1386 or pastor@hopempls.org Pastoral Associate: Doug Morton ~ (612) 729-6637 or dsmorton@juno.com Music Director: Mark Hedman Administrative Assistant: Tina Raasch Custodian: Russ Utoft Preschool and Child Care Director: Erin Blanck An affiliate of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) The enclosed Liturgy, Hymns, Psalms, Readings, Prayers and other information reprinted from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship 2006; Renewing Worship 2005; With One Voice 1995; and Lutheran Book of Worship 1978 using Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #35318 and #9795-S. Additional music is reprinted by permission: CCLI License #1308839. All rights reserved. 16