Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Fifth Sunday After Pentecost July 9, 2017 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Eric L. Bodenstab Fifth Sunday After Pentecost ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe) 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-2112 zionelc@zionsandusky.org Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM, Director of Faith Formation July 9, 2017 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY The mystery of God s ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with the lowly and outcast. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God s mercy and forgiveness. We gather to be refreshed by Christ s invitation: Come to me, all you that are weary. Gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls. ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING PRELUDE: Day by Day Edward Broughton CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Please stand In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. 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 2
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 Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. GATHERING SONG: HYMN #873 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart 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. TEMPLE TALK KYRIE 3
CANTICLE OF PRAISE 4
PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated CHILDREN S MESSAGE WORD FIRST READING: Zechariah 9:9-12 Page 868 in the NRSV pew Bible The coming messianic king will inaugurate an era of disarmament and prosperity. Because of God s covenant with Israel, they are designated as prisoners of hope. The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5
Psalm 145:8-14 (read responsively) 8 The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 9 LORD, you are good to all, and your compassion is over all your works. 10 All your works shall praise you, O LORD, and your faithful ones shall bless you. 11 They shall tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power, 12 that all people may know of your power and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your dominion endures through-out all ages. You, LORD, are faithful in all your words, and loving in all your works. 14 The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down. SECOND READING: Romans 7:15-25a Page 1029 in the NRSV pew Bible Life enslaved under sin is a catch-22 existence in which we know good but do not do it and do things we know to be bad. Through Jesus Christ, God has set us free from such a futile existence. The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Blessed are you, Lord of heav n and earth;* you have revealed these things to infants. 6
The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Page 887 in the NRSV pew Bible Jesus chides people who find fault with both his ministry and that of John the Baptist. He thanks God that wisdom and intelligence are not needed to receive what God has to offer. The reading concludes: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated SERMON Please stand HYMN OF THE DAY #792 When Memory Fades 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 THE PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Please be seated 7
MEAL OFFERTORY/SPECIAL MUSIC: He Is Exalted (with O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing ) Soloist: Keegan Mominee Arr. by Stan Pethel He is exalted the King is exalted on High I will praise You He is exalted forever exalted And I will praise His name He is the Lord Forever His truth shall reign Heaven and Earth Rejoice in His holy name He is exalted the King is exalted on high Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer s praise, The glories of my God and king, The triumphs of his grace! Please stand OFFERTORY HYMN #512 Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil OFFERTORY PRAYER Let us pray. Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. THE GREAT THANKGIVING DIALOGUE 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. 8
PREFACE SANCTUS THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord... to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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 Please be seated 9
DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMN #790 Please stand Day by Day POST COMMUNION CANTICLE: 10
POST COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray. 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. SENDING BLESSING Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. CLOSING HYMN #769 If You But Trust in God to Guide You DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Robert Hobby Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress LiturgiesAnnual License #SAS000001. 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. One side vase is given by Carol Steuk in loving memory of her friend, Roberta Welch Sims. One side vase is given by Barbara Garrett in loving memory of her parents, Bob & Betty Strickler. The center vase is given by Marc, Brenda, Jacob & Erica Henrichsen in honor of Joanne Hosey s birthday. 11
Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Eric L. Bodenstab Assisting Minister: Carolyn Steinfeldt Organist: Ron Borchardt Lector: (8:00) Dick Long (10:30) Suzanne Jeffery Children s Message: Laurie Mears Prayers of the People: Doris Suman Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt Communion Assistants: (8:00) Tom & Cindy Patterson (10:30) John & Judy Mears Sound Board: (8:00) Janet Stradtman (10:30) Bob Butler Ushers: (8:00 ) Randy Koch, Andy Castello, Joyce Leimbach, Diane Ernst, and Jim Toft (10:30) George & Betty Bickley, Dean & Karen Slater, and Chet Leser Offering Recorders: Carol Crouch, Jean Bossetti, Elaine Conley, Jim & Jeannie Johnson Greeters: David & Pat Volz Gathering Hosts: Alan & Juanita Mitchell Altar Guild: Karen Slater Attendance/Offering July 1 st & 2 nd (241) General Fund Offering received $7,243.00 Midweek General Fund Offering received $2,040.00 Weekly budgeted amount $7,480.77 - Total General Fund amount received $9,283.00 Adult Forum: Join the adult forum in the library between services where we'll be doing the study from the ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ entitled Faith, Sexism, Justice: Conversations toward a Social Statement. During these sessions, we'll have the opportunity to participate in the creation of the social statement about women and justice in church and society that will be presented at the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. This seven week study will engage us in conversations about gender inequality in our culture and traditions and how we might, as a congregation and denomination, strive to more faithfully live into the promises of God. July 9 - Session 3. How is sexism personal, and how are we the body of Christ together? July 16 - Session 4. What does economic sexism look like, and how can we seek equity for all? July 23 - Session 5. How can we address violence against women and girls? July 30 - Session 6. Why do words and images for God matter? Aug. 6 - Session 7. How do we challenge the misuse of Scripture against women and girls? 12
COMMUNITY SERVICE OF PRAYER FOR HEALING WITH ANOINTING TODAY, Sunday, July 9th at 4:00pm Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 503 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870 419-625-2112 Common Lectionary Text Study with Pastor Eric and Pastor Katie Suggitt at Mr. Smith s Coffee House, 140 Columbus Ave. in Downtown Sandusky, every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Care & Share Volunteers - Friday, July 14, 2017 Kay Eash, Bruce Bravard, Jim & Barb Thom Care & Share is always in need of various food items but has asked that Zion members bring in CATSUP, MUSTARD and SALAD DRESSING. In addition they are always in need of baby food, diapers and plastic bags. Please, donate only unopened, unused products. While attending the Women of the ELCA Triennial Convention in Minneapolis, MN this week, Carolyn will participate in the Raising Healthy Women and Girls 5K Run, Walk n Roll. Funds will be used to raise awareness and support in the areas of physical, spiritual and emotional as well as advocating for more research in the elimination of heart disease and strokes. If you would like to assist Carolyn in this very important ministry, please prayerfully consider sponsoring her by signing up on the kiosk in the gathering room. Chicken BBQ, Sunday July 16 th from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at the Erie County Senior Center, 620 E. Water St., Sandusky. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Senior Center. Dinner includes ½ chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, dinner roll, and lemonade (drink is for dine-in only). Dine-in and carry-out are both available. Please join us for the BBQ! 13
Copies of the flyer are at the main usher stand and in the office. Come out and help support our youth. The Gathering at Washington Park ( an ecumenical celebration of faith) at Washington Park on July 22 nd. Churches, Community & Law Enforcement coming together to make a difference. 10:00 a.m. Noon will be prayer. From Noon 7:00 p.m. will be a time of Music presented by area Church Choirs, Praise & Worship Teams, Gospel Singers, Christian music of all genres, Drama and Dance. Pastors will be sharing the Word and former addicts will give testimony of what God has done in their lives. This event is for children through adult. Various food vendors and booths will be set up. 14
LifeTree is here for the Summer: Join the conversation at Huron Public Library at 7:00-8:00 pm on Monday, July 31 st when the topic will be Follow Your Dreams. Lifetree Café is a casual and welcoming conversation cafe where great discussion is served up every month. At LifeTree Café, you're welcome just as you are. Sponsored by FLAMe- Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission. For more information or if you would like to be a helper, call 419-433-4955. SCAASP 6 th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY Saturday AUGUST 5, 2017. 12 to 3 p.m. at the Sandusky Bay Pavilion (the old Surf s Up). This is such a fun day and we expect over 600 in attendance and EACH STUDENT gets a filled book bag. We are beginning to collect school supplies in the gathering room (glue sticks, scissors, spiral notebooks, and yellow pencils). There is a list of everything we need posted on the table above the collection box. We are in need of volunteers to help with the rally. If you are available to help, please contact Linda Kerst, 419-357-2897. Church Picnic - Join us on Sunday, August 20 th, from 12:30 to 4:00 at Shoreline Park for a great time of fun and fellowship. Bring your tableware and a covered dish to share. Beverages will be provided. Follow us on our Facebook page: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church www.facebook.com/zionelcsandusky The full church calendar for the month can be viewed on the church website: Zionsandusky.org 15
F.L.Y. (Firelands Lutheran Youth) Announcements: TODAY from 12-3pm 1st Annual Backyard BBQ St. Paul Lutheran Church 2211 Mills Street (next to the YMCA) To help send kids to Church camp Written when they were 18 years old, Do Hard Things is the Harris twins revolutionary message in its most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Jennifer Parkison, our Shared Ministry Youth Coordinator, is hosting a book study on Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris. They will be meeting again on Tuesday, July 18 th, at 6:00 p.m. at Panera Bread, 5203 Milan Rd, Sandusky. This is open to High School age (15 and up) and young adults. Meetings are once a month on the third Tuesday and will run through October. Please keep an eye out in the bulletin for location changes. She has a limited number of books at discount or you can purchase it at B.A.M. at the Sandusky Mall. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at 419-656-8859. Want to know more? Check out the website at http://therebelution.com/books/dohard-things/ and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/dohardthings/ Come and get to know your Shared Youth Coordinator and Family! Please bring a chair or blanket, beverage, and a side dish to share (psst! something to go with PIZZA!) The Parkison family will be serving pizza. Youth! Keep your eyes on your announcement insert for all the upcoming events and stuff! 16
Children s Announcements: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 24-July 28 9:00 a.m. to noon All are welcome! Registration forms are avilable on the church website and in the church office. Want to double your fun at VBS? Bring a friend! Pray for someone you know who is sad and ask God to comfort them. 17
It s easy to join our mailing list! Just send your email address by text message. Text ZIONLUTHERAN to 22828 to get started. (message and data rates may apply.) Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church www.facebook.com/zionelcsandusky This week in Ministry: Sunday July 9 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum Library 10:30 a.m. Worship Noon 3 p.m. BBQ @ St. Paul 4:00 p.m. Healing Service 6:30 p.m. Lutheran/Catholic Dialogue Monday, July 10 5:30 p.m. Temple Care Takers Library 6:30 p.m. Quilters - Basement Tuesday, July 11 9:00 a.m. Quilters Basement 1:00 p.m. Lectionary Study @ Mr. Smith s 6:00 p.m. Mutual Ministry Team Mtg. Pastor s Office If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call Pastor Eric 419-503-5288 or the church office at 419-625-2112. Wednesday, July 12 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study Library 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 11:00 a.m. First Responders Mtg. Library 7:00 p.m. Council - Library Thursday, July 13 6:00 p.m. JOY Time at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Friday, July 14 6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, July 15 3:30 p.m. Wedding 6:00 p.m. Worship The full church calendar for the month can be viewed on the church website: Zionsandusky.org In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing as well. Holy Communion is offered at all services. Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM. Adult Forum Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in the Stellhorn Library. 18