July 24, 31 & August 7, 2016 Sundays after Pentecost Welcome & Blessings to our visitors and members We re glad you are joining us today. Please sign in on the YES! Sheet and pass it to the center aisle. If you would like to request a prayer to be read during worship, write it on the back. An usher will pick it up during the Hymn of the Day. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Reverend Kathy Nolte 611 Randolph Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-848-4741 www.goodshepherdlc.org Embracing the diversity of God s creation and celebrating our oneness in Christ.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting 3 ELW=red book hymnal Congregation responses are bold After worship, please leave your bulletin in the basket located in the narthex so it can be used again in upcoming services. Take the Good Shepherd Epistle home to use throughout the week. Gathering Prelude Announcements 2 Confession When we pray, we speak to God. When we pray, God speaks to us. Let us, therefore, enter into dialogue with our creator. We confess without reservation that our dialogue with you, O God, is not really a dialogue. Most often, we are asking without listening and complaining without offering thanksgiving. We pray, and cannot understand why we get no response. Awaken us to wonder: If you called, would we answer? Or would you get a busy signal? Would you leave a message, and get no answer in return? We confess anew our impatience and our unwillingness to sit in the holy stillness of your presence. Forgive us, loving God. Thank you for letting us try again. In this minute of silence, let us be still and listen to what you would say to us this day. One minute of silent prayer Assurance of Pardon Even when we try and fail again and again, God loves us still. In the richness of God's grace, we accept the peace of Christ, which passes all understanding. Amen.
Gathering Song July 24 "Let the Whole Creation Cry" ELW 876 July 31 "Earth and All Stars" ELW 731 Aug. 7 "O That I Had a Thousand Voices" ELW 833 Greeting This is the day that our God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Hymn of Praise CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 3
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Prayer of the Day Presiding Minister: Let us pray Word First Reading Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Today s Readings Psalm Today s Readings Second Reading Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Today s Readings 5
Gospel Acclamation Gospel Before the gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. After the gospel: Praise to you, O Christ. Today s Readings Gathering Song & Mini-Meditation for Children Children are invited to come forward during the song. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia. Ask and it shall be given unto you; see and you shall find; knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia. Hymn of the Day During the hymn, YES! Sheets are collected. July 24 "If You But Trust in God to Guide You" ELW 769 July 31 "We Give Thee But Thine Own" ELW 686 Aug. 7 "Blessed Assurance" ELW 638 6
Sermon Time for silent reflection Pastor Kathy Nolte Guest Preacher August 7: Rev. Robert Navarro 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 Pontius Pilate, 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. Prayers of Intercession Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. 7
Meal Offering Gifts are gathered as the table is prepared. A musical offering is shared. Offertory Hymn Let the Vineyards 8
Offering Prayer Assisting Minister: Let us pray Through our offerings, Creator God, we proclaim you as incarnate in Christ to the world. We offer ourselves as advocates for those in need, seekers of justice, as stewards of hope. We place our confidence in the mystery of you and the mystery of your glorious Word opened up among your people. Amen. Great Thanksgiving (Presiding minister greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.) The Spirit of God be with you. And also with you. Lift your hearts to heaven Where Christ in glory reigns. Let us give thanks to God It is right to offer thanks and praise. Eucharistic Prayer Presiding Minister: All glory to you, Giver of life sufficient and full for all creation. Accept our praises, living God, for Jesus Christ, the one perfect offering for the world, In the night in which he was betrayed......empower our celebration with you Holy Spirit, feed us with your life, fire us with your love, confront us with your justice, and make us one in the body of Christ. With all who share your gifts of love. Amen. 9
Lord s Prayer Presiding Minister: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Invitation to Communion Come and be fed with the promise and blessing of God. Communion Please come forward as the ushers direct. You will be given bread. You may eat the bread and drink; or intinct (dip) in the large cup and eat. The silver cup has wine; the oversize pottery cup has grape juice. Pastor has gluten free wafers if you need, just ask. After you commune, feel free to kneel at the altar rail in silent prayer. 10
Communion Song Lamb of God July 24 O Father, God in Heaven Above ELW 746 July 31 When Pain of the World Surrounds Us" ELW 704 Aug 7 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine ELW 398 May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. Prayer after Communion Assisting Minister: Let us pray Most loving God, creator and redeemer, we give you thanks for this foretaste of your glory. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to stand with you in your world. Through Jesus Christ, the servant, our friend and brother. Amen. 11
Sending Blessing Presiding Minister: Choose this day a life of listening and trusting our Creator God. Let the example of Christ be your guide; and + may you follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Sending Hymn "Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing" ELW 544 St. 1 and 3 Dismissal Assisting Minister: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Postlude From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26258. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper Pastor Rev. Kathryn Nolte Council President Robert Hann Council Vice President Beth Houle Dir. Christian Ed Deac. Debbie Rank Speer Music Director Jonathan Oblander Communications Jeanne Peppler Office Administrator Vicki May Custodian Tali Melani Sunday Nursery Attendant Elois Gardner Ruth Collins 12