PATRIOTIC SERVICE Our Savior Lutheran Church Newton, Iowa July 2, 2017
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Missouri Synod www.oursavlutheran.com Email: oursavr@iowatelecom.net Office Phone: 641-792-1084 Reverend Joel Picard, Pastor Cell Phone: 641-891-0945 Reverend David Brandt, Pastor Cell Phone: 641-990-6741 Rev. James & Angela Sharp Our Missionaries, Uruguay Rev. Carl & Chen Hsi Li Hanson Our Missionaries, Hong Kong, China Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 2, 2017 We have a hearing assistance system. Contact an usher if you would like to use a personal receiver. Welcome to Our Savior Lutheran Church! We thank God you are here and pray that God s Word will speak to you today. Guests, we hope you will join us often as we gather around the Word. We want to know how we may serve you, so please sign the guest book. Also, please introduce yourself to those around you and to the Pastor. Those desiring to receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrament at the Altar, please review both sides of the Communion Registration Card in the pew before. If you are in agreement you may hand it to our usher as you come for communion. Celebrant: Elder: Organist: Pianist: Choir Director: Media Team Lay Readers: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Bulletin Assembler: Those Serving This Week Pastor Joel Picard Bob Bringolf/Joe Hernandez Joy McGinley Miranda Ervin Julie Dlouhy Doug/Julie/Rachelle/Deanna Deanna Ihde Bob Menser & Steve Hartz Larry Pettet & Don Pritchard Mary Ervin Carole Zimmermann Attendance 6/25 93 Elders at Our Savior Chairman Doug DeJong 641-792-2413 Secretary Bob Bringolf 641-792-7460 Charities Joe Hernandez 641-792-3850 Lay Readers/Greeters Randy Ervin 641-792-1931 Ushers/Altar Guild Doug Ringger 641-792-7750 2
PATRIOTIC SERVICE July 2, 2017 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLY BAPTISM We welcome into the Family, Zachary Nicholas Huegel, through the Waters of Holy Baptism INTRODUCTION OF SERVICE by Doug DeJong PRESENTATION OF THE FLAGS Presented by Bob Berndt & Jerry Roby PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG C I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands; one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE CHRISTIAN FLAG C I pledge allegiance to the cross of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to the faith for which it stands; one Savior, King Eternal, with mercy and grace for all. CONGREGATION: God Bless America THE STORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER Ready by Bob Doerring Music recording of Taylor Woebbeking singing THE STORY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Read by Marilyn Jessen God Bless Our Native Land, solo by Doug DeJong THE STORY OF GOD OF OUR FATHERS Read by Rachelle Tipton; Sung by the Adult Choir OFFERING (a visual tribute to our members who have served or are now in service to Our Country.) 3
THE STORY OF BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC Ready by Ron Dlouhy; Sung by the Adult Choir THE STORY OF TAPS Read by Bob Bringolf; Bugler: Lowell Zimmermann THE STORY OF AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Read by Deanna Ihde Congregation sings: O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountains majesties, Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace of thee And crown they good with brotherhood, From sea to shining sea! THE STORY OF MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE Read by Ron Dlouhy Armed Forces Medley, sung by the Adult Choir To our military veterans: Please stand when you hear the branch of service that applies to you. RECOGNITION FOR MILITARY SERVICE Presentation by Doug DeJong & Gary Gerdts CONCLUSION AND PRAYER Doug DeJong CHORAL BENEDICTION sung by the Adult Choir PLEASE JOIN US following the servie for a time of fellowship and refreshments of coffee & cookies. A thought to consider: There are two defining forces that have offered to die for you......jesus Christ and...the American Soldier...the One to save your soul...the other to protect your freedom. To our men and women in uniform... Past, present and future... God bless you... And...thank you. 4
COULD YOU PASS THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST? To become a naturalized citizen, immigrants have to demonstrate that they can read, write and speak English. They also have to pass a 10-question civics test, the likes of which you probably haven t seen since 11th grade American History. Here are a few of the 100 questions in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services database: 1. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? 2. How many amendments does the Constitution have? 3. How many voting members are in the U.S. House of Representatives? 4. In what month do we vote for President? 5. Who is currently the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? 6. Who is currently the Speaker of the House of Representatives? 7. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance. 8. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4TH On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their home land to come to the land of the free and the home of the brave so they can begin their American Dream. The United States is truly a diverse nation made up of dynamic people. Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate that freedom and independence with barbecues, picnics and family gatherings. Through the internet we are learning about and communicating with people of different nation, with different languages and different races throughout the world. Bringing the world closer with understanding and knowledge can only benefit all nations. We invited all nations to celebrate with Americans online this Fourth of July. Happy Birthday, America!! I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 9. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. 10. In what war was President Eisenhower a general? 1. Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government 2. 27 3. 435 4. November 5. John Roberts 6. Paul Ryn 7. The flag and the United State 8. Thomas Jefferson 9. Mississippi, Missouri 10. World War II 5
U U U U U Lord, Teach us to Pray Remember in your prayers... For Healing, Wholeness and Shalom U Gary & Peggy Gerdts niece, Amy Gerdts, who will be having a bone marrow transplant. U Janet Hartz, recuperating at home. U Leola Benac, recuperating at home. U Nancy Janssen, recuperating at home. U Pastor Mike Maddick, undergoing treatment for cancer, and his wife, Melanie, who was also recently diagnosed with cancer. U John McGinley, diagnosed with prostate cancer. U Roger Breckenridge, ongoing health concerns. U Ron Dlouhy s sister, Marlene Penfold, who is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. U Marilyn Mertz s son, Jim, health concerns, and his wife, Lisa, who is recuperating from recent surgery also. U Ed & Geneva Trost. U Robert Wolfe, Bills Jenkins nephew U Rev. Jordan Tomesh in transition. The Ministry of The Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa. Michael McGinley, Kelsi, & Katka, as Michael continues his ministerial training as a Vicar in Chariton, Iowa. Pastor & Karen Moore, Our Missionaires to Houston, Tx. James and Angela Sharp, Our Missionaries to Uruguay. Carl & Chen Hsi Li Hanson, Our Missionaries to Hong Kong, China. J.P. & Aimee Cima, working in Vietnam. Jesse Narit & Naomi Phan, Stronghold, Cambodia. The Malaria Initiative and the end of Malaria deaths in the world. 6
This Week at Our Savior... Sunday (2)............... 8:00am Patriotic Service........................ 9:30am Sunday School and MG Program........................ Mitebox Sunday Tuesday (4).............. Bulletin Deadline - AM........................ Independence Day (Office Closed) Friday (7).............. 6:30am Bible Study @ Midtown...................... 6:00-7:30pm Room 6 Reserved Sunday (9)............... 8:00am Worship........................ 9:30am Sunday School and MG Program........................ 1:00pm Homeward Bound @ Zimmermann s July 4th Jerry Roby Marilyn Roth July 5th Tryce Dlouhy July 7th Jim Kingery Rachelle Tipton July 3rd Tim & Donita Huegel July 4th Rick & Tamie Schiller 7
Announcements BUILDING HEALTHY FAMILIES Jesus said, Your faith has made you well. Lutheran Family Service counselors are privileged to witness the transformation of lives as God extends grace by faith to people at the point of their greatest need. Do you know someone who is struggling and in need of help? Give them the number for your nearest LFS counseling office. Your support of this work which allows many to be served regardless of their ability to pay is needed and always appreciated! Lutheran Family Service of Iowa - 6200 Aurora Ave., Ste 410W, Urbandale, IA 50322 (515-251-4900) TO THE CONGREGATION OF OUR SAVIOR Thank you to all my friends for their prayers, well wishes and concerns. I received so many cards. Whether you send a card, called me or prayed for me, you will never know how special that makes me feel. May God bless you. I believe in prayer and I feel God has heard yours. I am feeling better every day. Thanks again, Janet Hartz. VBS will be Sunday, July 23 - Thursday, July 27 from 6:00-8:00pm. This is a Family VBS, all ages are welcomed and encouraged! We are kicking things off with a Walking Taco and Ice Cream social, July 23rd at 5:30pm. A free-will donation will be taken to help cover VBS costs. In order for us to prepare the right amount of food, please sign up on the sheet provided in the Narthex. There is also a sign-up sheet for food items. AMANDA ON VACATION I will be gone this week. If you need anything while I m gone, please contact Doug DeJong. Thank you! BIBLE CLASS will not be held today. See you on the 9th! SUNDAY SCHOOL will not be held today. See you on the 9th! FAMILY PICTURES FOR THE 2017 PICTORIAL DIRECTORY Starting Today, photographs are being taken for inclusion in the 2017 pictorial directory that we re hoping to complete before our next pastor arrives. Please sign up on the sheet in the southwest corner of the fellowship hall when your family is ready to pose. Photos will be taken on a walk-up basis before worship and during fellowship time. Special times may be offered too, so look for more information in the weekly bulletins. 8