Advent Lutheran Church Pastor Anita R. Warner Lee Tyler, Parish Associate 16870 Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill (408) 779-3551 - Office www.advent-lutheran.org WELCOME Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting, please fill out a guest card and place it in the offering plate or in the basket in the entry area to help us welcome you. Please introduce yourself to others near you and to the pastor. We hope you can join us again soon. NURSERY CARE Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available in Berkland Fellowship Hall directly behind the entry area. Children are welcome and included at worship; feel free to walk with them in the back of the worship area if they become noisy or restless. COMMUNION Baptized persons who believe that through the bread and wine we receive Christ's body and blood for our forgiveness are invited to communion. The center ring of glasses contains white grape juice. Gluten free bread is available. PRAYER MINISTER Prayer ministers are available for individual prayer during communion and after the service at the front right corner area of the sanctuary. PRAYER CHAIN If you would like some of Advent s people to join you in prayer you may contact Jane Osumi at janeybugo@yahoo.com. You may also write a prayer request on the guest card and leave it in the offering plate or in the basket on welcome table in the gathering area. HEARING ASSISTANCE UNITS Hearing enhancement equipment is available in the sound booth in the back corner of the sanctuary.
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 16, 2018 We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Whoever you are and wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome in this community celebrating God s Spirit in the world. God s grace meets us in the water and Word, and in the bread and wine. We are here to know the touch of God s forgiveness and love and to hear God s calling in our lives. Please introduce yourself to others here and to the pastor. We invite you to complete the Guest card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate as a reminder of your presence with us in worship today. GATHERING Three weeks ago we heard John s gospel s version of Peter s confession of faith. This week we hear Mark s version, when Peter says, You are the Messiah. In John, the stumbling block is Jesus invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of messiah ) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross. Prelude and Welcome Prelude from Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 J.S. Bach Yaniv Cohen, Viola Hymn God, Whose Almighty Word next page Greeting The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. 2
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Prayer of the Day Let us pray. O God, through suffering and rejection you bring forth our salvation, and by the glory of the cross you transform our lives. Grant that for the sake of the gospel we may turn from the lure of evil, take up our cross, and follow your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated. 5
WORD Reading Isaiah 50: 4-9a printed on back The image of the servant of the Lord is one of the notable motifs in the book of Isaiah. Today s reading describes the mission of the servant, whom early Christians associated with Jesus. Like Jesus, the servant does not strike back at his detractors but trusts in God s steadfast love. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Psalm 116 The Name of God Gather 110 The Cantor sings the Refrain the first time alone, then the congregation repeats the Refrain with the Cantor; the Cantor sings the verses. Reading James 3:1-12 printed on back This text uses various images to illustrate how damaging and hurtful the way we speak to and about others can be. Not only are we to control our speech, but what we say and how we say it are to reflect our faith. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Children s Message Pastor Anita Please stand as you are able. God, angry words explode out of us. We do not think about what we say or how it will hurt people. We only think of our own anger and putting it all into words so everyone will know how angry and hurt we feel. Forgive us for the way we hurt others with our tongues. 6
We say things that are not quite true to make ourselves look good to others. We add to the truth, change the story just a little bit, even lie for our own good. Forgive us for the way we hurt others with our tongues. We also say things that are not quite true about others to make them look bad. We change the story just a little bit and even lie so we look better and they look worse. Forgive us for the way we hurt others with our tongues. We know lots of names that are meant to hurt and should never be said. We don t really intend to say them, but we do. We spit them out hoping they will embarrass and humiliate. Forgive us for the way we hurt others with our tongues. We promise we will never tell a secret. Then we do. It is just too good to keep to ourselves, so we break our promise and we tell. Forgive us for the way we hurt others with our tongues. We use our tongues to convince ourselves that all the wrong we have done and all the hurt we have caused are not really so bad. But we know in our hearts that they are. We have broken your Law. We have not loved you or others with our tongues or our lives. Forgive us for the way we hurt others with our tongues. Lord hear our prayers. Forgive us and guide us. May the words of our mouths then be acceptable in your sight. Amen. 7
Gospel Acclamation The Assembly and Cantor sing the acclamation together. Gospel Announcement The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the eighth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. Gospel Mark 8:27-38 printed on back This story provides the turning point in Mark s gospel. Peter is the first human being in the narrative to acknowledge Jesus as the Messiah, but he cannot accept that as the Messiah Jesus will have to suffer. Moreover, Jesus issues a strong challenge to all by connecting discipleship and the cross. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 8
Sermon Just Words Pastor Anita Warner Silence for reflection When the music begins, stand to sing the hymn of the day. Hymn of the Day I Will Sing a Song of Mercy Prayers of the Church Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. 9
MEAL Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. You are invited to share a sign of God s peace with others. You may use these or similar words: Peace be with you. You may use the sign of a handshake, a hug, or a bow with palms together. Please allow those who prefer less contact to choose the level of touch. Offering Welcome! If you are visiting, please fill out a Guest card this morning on the welcome table in the narthex / gathering area and leave it in the basket, as a way to help us welcome you further and another way of offering yourself to God on this day. Offertory Amazing Grace Arr. Keith McCuthcen Amazing grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many dangers toils and snares I have already come. 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home. When we've been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we've first begun. CCLI Song # 4755360, John Newton Words: Public Domain Music: Public Domain 10
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Offering Prayer Let us pray. God of life, you give us these gifts of the earth, these resources of our life and our labor. Take them, offered in great thanksgiving, and use them to set a table that will heal the whole creation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Light. Amen. Celebration of Ministry Today we celebrate the participants in the Intercambio potluck with BCAC families held yesterday at Advent. The Great Thanksgiving Preface Dialog The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. 12
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Eucharistic Prayer Lord s Prayer 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 Speak to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, and make us one with you. Agnus Dei next page 15
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Communion We believe that in the bread and wine of communion we receive Christ s body and blood for our forgiveness, life, and salvation. Come forward as the ushers direct to receive the bread and the wine. The center ring of cups in each tray contains grape juice for those who prefer it. We invite those who do not yet receive communion to come forward for a blessing please cross your arms over your chest as a sign. Songs during communion: Lamb of God Paris/Raney Yaniv Cohen, Viola Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song page 17 Blessing SENDING Prayer after Communion Let us pray. Holy and compassionate God, in bread and wine you give us gifts that form us to be humble and courageous. May your words come to life in our serving and in our witness, that we might speak a living voice of healing and justice to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. Announcements Benediction God, creator of all things, speaking reformation into being; Jesus Christ, savior of the world, raising the dead; Holy Spirit, living voice, calling and enlightening the church: Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. 17
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Dismissal Go in peace. Speak the good news. Thanks be to God. Postlude Postlude on ITALIAN HYMN Albert Travis 23
VISUAL ART this morning includes: Into the Light by Osnat Tzadok The Passion Today by Octavio Ocampo Healing of a Blind Man by Brian Jekel Freedom by Michael O Brian Taming of the Tongue, Study #2 (2010) by Matthew Ballou Ten Commandments by Keith Haring White Crucifixion by Marc Chagall Get Thee Behind Me Satan by James Tissot Get Behind Me Satan by Bertrand Bahuet Peter s Denial by Michael O Brian Jesus Carries the Cross by Michael O Brian Detail of Hands by Chris Duffet Detail of Chalice #3 by Latimer Bowen 24
DID YOU KNOW? From Your Stewardship Committee Intercambio Potluck Advent hosted our first Intercambio potluck yesterday and another scheduled for Saturday, October 20 th with a performance at noon and a potluck to follow at 1:00 P.M. The format of the Intercambio Potlucks is to speak for 30 minutes in Spanish and then for 30 minutes in English. If you don t know even a single word of Spanish, do not be afraid! You will learn at least one or two new words or phrases and get to share the company of delightful people you may not know yet, along with a shared meal. It s a time for relaxation, joy, fun, celebration of the new thing we are doing together, and new relationships. You may have already learned one new word intercambio. We will have some simple phrase sheets available for non- Spanish speakers to use as you like. The BCAC is a part of a larger vision of our church. We as a church want to contribute toward growing The Beloved Community in South County. What is The Beloved Community? We all benefit when we know, respect, help and delight in the people who are our neighbors and when our neighbors do so for us. We depend upon one another. Our lives are richer when we are amazed by our differences and can learn with one another and from one another. The vision of The Beloved Community comes to life when we live in this way. The Beloved Community overcomes isolation and fear with relationships of care, justice and creativity. This is God s vision for life on this earth. All who attend Saturday s potluck are invited to take the communion elements to the altar for recognition of your stewardship at Advent and to receive a blessing from Pastor Anita. Your Gifts and Participation Make a Difference. 25
Announcements Discovery Class Animate Faith The Animate Faith course explores the fundamentals of Christian faith and the Lutheran tradition. This is a good course to take for adults or which school youth who are exploring faith questions or membership at Advent or adult confirmation. We will meet on Sunday mornings, 11:00 A.M. Noon, in Room 1. Please RSVP with Pastor Anita (pastorw@advent-lutheran.org) who will lead this course or contact her with any questions you have. The course will include brief DVD presentations, conversation, journaling time, and brief sharing from Church Council leaders. Please visit http://files.constantcontact.com/f0235a7a001/bf18f1ff-7cba-4d0b-914ae5c46ec073df.pdf for schedule and course topics. Sermon Conversations Beginning Today, people who would like to reflect further upon the scriptures, music, sermon and prayers from worship are invited to meet with Pastor Lee Tyler in the Library, 11:00 A.M. - Noon. Children s Time Begins Today Beginning September 16, children will leave worship after communion for Children's Time in Rooms 9 and 10. We hope all children preschool through 6th grade will join in the fun and learning! Sunday's scriptures will form the basis of the lesson, so that the conversation can continue all week at home. Food of the Month Advent collects non-perishable food for the Reach Out food bank at St. Catherine Church in Morgan Hill. Food of the month for September is peanut butter and jelly in honor of Back to School. Other items welcome anytime are: tuna, canned fruits/vegetables, rice, beans, hearty soup/chili, and even baby diapers. Items can be placed in the white wire baskets near the office at Advent. 26
Oktoberfest The Stewardship Committee is looking forward to kicking off the Fall Program on Saturday, September 22nd at 5:00 P.M. with Oktoberfest. It's the time we gather to enjoy fellowship with members of the congregation as we enjoy sausages, buns, drinks, beer, and wine, as well as dishes that we all bring to complement the main course. Advent may not draw the millions of participants that come to Munich for Oktoberfest each September, but this popular event is likely to attract as many as a hundred people who enjoy hearty, delicious German dishes. Again this year Kyle Jones will put together a memorable musical program, and we will be sure to have activities that children enjoy as well. Plan to join us and bring one of your favorite fall dishes! Please RSVP to the church office by September 20. Third Quarter Mission Project For the third quarter, Advent Lutheran has selected Lutheran World Relief (LWR) as our third quarter mission project. LWR is providing direct support to the families who are currently displaced by the war in their country. The last time we gave support to this organization, it was to help refugees who were here in the U.S. This time we are assisting those people who are still in the Middle East. Please consider helping these families who have been affected by war and conflict. Worthy to be Praised: A Gospel Celebration Music at Advent Lutheran will presenting Worthy to be Praised: A Gospel Celebration for its mid-fall concert on October 7 at 5:30 P.M. The repertoire will include works such as Robert Ray s Gospel Mass, Byron Smith s Worthy to Be Praised, Jeffrey Ames Let Everything That Hath Breath. Other selections will include some soulful settings of Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, and His Eye Is On The Sparrow! In addition, the Festival Choir will be accompanied by local guest artists Juanita Harris & Beverly Blount, soloists; Jason Bellenkes, Sax; Andoni Bundros, piano; Bruce Naylor, Bass; and Peppe Merolla, Drums. You don t want to miss out on what s sure to be joyful and memorable concert. All are invited! There is no cost to attend, but we will gratefully a free-will offering to help support Music at Advent. 27
New Life Band Save the Date New Life Band will be performing at Advent the weekend of October 13-14. There will be a concert on Saturday, October 13th at 7:00 P.M. and they will also lead music for worship on Sunday, October 14th. New Life Band from Tanzania, East Africa, is an inter-denominational ministry that serves as an instrument to transform the lives of youth and students within Tanzania through the gospel of Jesus Christ by giving them hope and opportunity. For more information, please visit http://files.constantcontact.com/f0235a7a001/c75e5d8f-3d46-4774-b1d9-6cd0e3ad8a8b.pdf If you would like to receive the above information by email each Friday, please contact the church office at 408-779-3551 or by email at office@advent-lutheran.org 28
Our Core Values This is a safe place to be who you are. God s love accepts and invites each of us to bring all of ourselves: our thoughts, beliefs, questions, age, ethnicity, gender identity, abilities and disabilities, sexual orientation, cultures and life experiences. We find joy and purpose when multiple generations together are: -Experiencing the living presence of Christ as music and other creative arts bring the scriptures to life when we gather and worship. -Exploring the spiritual journey, rooted in the Lutheran perspective. -Engaging with our neighbors to support God s mission of grace, healing and abundant life for all. 29
Worship Assistants Our Musicians Director of Music and Worship Arts Kyle Jones Choir Accompanist Andoni Bundros Celebration Musicians: Bruce Naylor, Erik Siverson, Catherine Holmes, Bob Eltgroth, Kathy Hopkins, John Hopkins, Gunnar Marcheschi, Ed Merrell, Elle Munk, Valerie Sacks, Dick Simunic and Aaron James. Acolyte: Communion Assistant: Lector: Ushers: Cantor: Greeter: Healing Prayer: SALT: Open/Lock up: 9:30 AM Caden Carlson Darlene Day Tom Dunham Ken Carlson Sherry Kalma Arne Kalma Mary Kohlmiller George and Molly Crowe Kathy Panzica Steve Barr Sherry Quick/Kathy Panzica SALT - Sound and Light Team: Steve Barr, Oskar Brady, Gayle Carlile, Gunnar Marcheschi, Cally Paredes, Dave Paulsen, and Terry Pratt. Altar Guild for September: Susan Gaetano, Catherine Holmes, Cheryl Franzen Communion Bread: Patty McGill Zappe Nursery Attendant: Ernestina Atanacio 30