ST. JOHN S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 470 South Gebhart Church Road Miamisburg, Ohio (937) 866-3780 www.stjohnsmiamisburg.org secretary@stjohnsmiamisburg.org Tom Rutherford, Pastor Holy Communion Worship Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 27, 2017 We are Christian disciples, serving the world, while receiving, rejoicing, and relaying God s grace. (St. John s Mission Statement)
ORDER OF SERVICE Ringing of Bells Welcome and Announcements Pastor Tom *Processional Song Love Lifted Me, (on screen) *Confession and Forgiveness *Sharing of God s Peace *Hymn Majesty, (on screen) *Greeting *Prayer for God s Peace *Prayer of the Day First Reading Isaiah 51:1-6 Psalm Psalm 138 Second Reading Romans 12:1-8 *Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia, (on screen) *The Gospel Reading Matthew 16:13-20 Children s Sermon Come into my Heart, (on screen) Backpack Blessings A Moment of Silent Reflection Sermon *Apostles Creed Prayers of the Church Response: Hear our prayer. Offering/Offering Music Blest Be the Tie That Binds, ELW #656 *Offering Prayer *Communion Prayers on screen *Lord s Prayer *Invitation to Communion Communion/Communion Songs Lamb of God, (on screen) Record Music From the Breaking of the Dawn, (on screen) *Post-Communion Blessing *Prayer after Communion *Blessing *Three Fold Amen *Sending Song Lead On, O King Eternal!, ELW #805 *Dismissal 1 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, A u g u s t 27, 2 0 1 7
TODAY S SCRIPTURE READINGS 1 st READING - Isaiah 51:1-6 1 Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the LORD. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. 2 Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, but I blessed him and made him many. 3 For the LORD will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song. 4 Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples. 5 I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope. 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and those who live on it will die like gnats; * but my salvation will be for ever, and my deliverance will never be ended. PSALM 138 1 I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the Gods I will sing your praise. 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your name, because of your love and faithfulness; 3 for you have glorified your name and your word above all things. 4 When I called, you answered me; you increased my strength within me. 5 All the kings of the earth will praise you, O LORD, when they have heard the words of your mouth. 6 They will sing of the ways of the LORD, that great is the glory of the Lord. 7 Though the LORD be high, he cares for the lowly; he perceives the haughty from afar. 8 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me. 9 The LORD will make good his purpose for me; O Lord, your love endures forever; do not abandon the works of your hands. 2 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, A u g u s t 27, 2 0 1 7
SECOND READING - Romans 12:1-8 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, * by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual * worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, * but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God what is good and acceptable and perfect. * 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgement, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6 We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7 ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8 the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness. GOSPEL READING - Matthew 16:13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, Who do people say that the Son of Man is? 14 And they said, Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets. 15 He said to them, But who do you say that I am? 16 Simon Peter answered, You are the Messiah, * the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered him, Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, * and on this rock * I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 20 Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was * the Messiah. * 3 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, A u g u s t 27, 2 0 1 7
ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNION St. John s practices open communion. If you are baptized and believe that Jesus is present in the bread and the wine, we invite you to commune with us today. If you prefer wine, indicate your choice by eating the bread as soon as it is offered. If you prefer white grape juice, hold the bread in your open hand until the server comes to you. If you are unable to come forward, notify an usher and we will bring communion to you. Children or adults who wish to simply receive a blessing from the pastor, please approach with folded hands. RALLY DAY - SEPTEMBER 10 th, 9:00 AM SHARP "Where your treasure is there your heart will be also" Matthew 6:21. Come on a St. Johns' treasure hunt - use the Bible to find your clues, then take your picture in places around the church. You will also make your own trail mix and find out what will be going on in Sunday School this year. Kids and adults are welcome. MARIE HUFFMAN S WELCA will be going to Marie Huffman s on Monday, September 18 th. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Please plan on being at the church at 6:00 p.m. promptly to carpool. Order are also being taken for cinnamon bread, iced bread is $5.00 and plain bread is $4.50. PROJECT BLESSING Project Blessing will tomorrow, Monday, August 28 th at St. Paul s. We will be serving lunch to approximately 160 people. Volunteers are needed to serve lunch and/or donate chips and hamburger buns. BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF The Discipleship Committee will be collecting supplies for the School Kits for Lutheran World Relief now thru September 17 th. There will be a wagon in the sanctuary foyer to drop of your school supplies. Below is a list of requested supplies: 70-sheet notebooks (wide ruled or college ruled) Rulers Pencil sharpener Blunt scissors Pencils If you have any questions, please contact Gail Braun at 937-859-3438. Black or Blue Ballpoint Pens Crayons Erasers Drawstring backpack-style cloth bag GOD S WORK OUR HANDS DAY Do you know someone who has a medical condition or an elderly family member, friend or a member of the congregation that could use some assistance at their home? On September 17 th, as part of God s Work, Our Hands Day, St. John s can assist with light housework that person may need with inside or outside their home. Please contact Gail Braun at 937-859-3438 if you know of anyone who could use assistance. 4 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, A u g u s t 27, 2 0 1 7
Calendar of Events Week of August 27, 2017 Private events are marked with an asterisk (*). All other events are open to everyone. Please join us! Sunday 9:00 a.m. Refreshments (in fellowship hall) 8/27 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship, followed by refreshments in fellowship hall 7:30 p.m. AA/Al Anon Meeting Mon. 9:30 a.m. Project Blessing @ St. Paul s 8/28 12:00 noon AA Group Tues. 8/29 9:30 a.m. Sewing Group Fri. 12:00 noon AA Group 9/1 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Refreshments (in fellowship hall) 9/3 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship, followed by refreshments in fellowship hall 7:30 p.m. AA/Al Anon Meeting 5 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, A u g u s t 27, 2 0 1 7
IN OUR PRAYERS HOW THE PRAYER LIST WORKS To add someone, write their name on the back of an attendance sheet and place in the offering plate. An asterisk (*) denotes a prayer request that is new this week. At the end of each month, the prayer list will be emptied. FAMILIES IN OUR CONGREGATION We pray for three households each week, whether they need it or not! Janet Reed; David and Karen Rowell; Jean Roberts HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Debbie Collins, Roy Early, Catherine Kreitzer, Rose Mears, Virginia Rammel, Janet Reed, Jean Roberts and Rosetta Schenck MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN'S Garry Andrews, Karen Settle FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN S *Fred Aller (David & Karen Rowell), Barry Becker (Joyce Mears cousin), *Yvonne Becker (Joyce Mears cousin), *Mike Bell, Sr. (Sara Bell), Oma Brown (friend of Nancy & Garry Andrews and Betty Dunlap), *Lisa Ellis (Joyce Mears cousin), Kenneth Elstad (Nancy Johnson s father), Carl and Maxine Hagemeyer (Marilyn Boyd), Matthew Harrison (friend of Melanie Ñauta), David Humphrey (Debbie Humphrey s husband), Larry Huttsell (Joy Faini), Joann Jones (Tom & Karen Settle), Paula Kalaman (friend of Donna Teuscher), Brian Kunkle (Joy Faini), *Terri Lambsdale (Ida Geary), Scott and Kella Looney (friend of David & Karen Rowell), Bertha Morris (Everett Morris s sister), Mike Pierce (Robin Skelding), Dave Probert (Robin Skelding,) *Pastor Tom (Tom & Karen Settle), *Joyce Tetzold (Joyce Mears), *Phyllis Scholl (Tom Settle), Ray Strominger (Tom & Karen Settle), *Judy Williams (friend of Jim & Cindy Lehman), Wanda VanCleve (Karen Settle), Frank Vescuso (Joy Faini) LOVED ONES IN THE MILITARY Shane Lakes (stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Grandson of Jim & Priscilla Goldie), Brandon McKown (stationed in Hawaii, Tonya McKown), Cian Morgan (Grandson of Nita & Gary Petticrew), Jake Van (Grandson of Jim & Priscilla Goldie) WORLD ECUMENISM PRAYER As we walk through the long season of Pentecost, may we be reminded of our walk-through life. Complete with its many twists and turns, one thing is constant Our Lord and the Holy Spirit walk with us daily. Pray that we will always be open to the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. IN MOURNING: FAMILY & FRIENDS OF Frieda Wolfram (member, died August 14, 2017) 6 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, A u g u s t 27, 2 0 1 7
Stewardship during Worship Thank You! 8/27 9/3 9/10 Pastor Rev. Tom Rutherford Rev. Robert Willauer Rev. Robert Willauer Lay Assistant Cheryl Page Brian Kent Cheryl Page Acolyte Ryley Lamb Emma Holtzman Jesse Ñauta Crucifer Logan McKown Greeters/Ushers Garry Andrews Gary Johnson Tom Hoffman Everett Morris Nursery Attendant Barb Hoffman Brook Ñauta Robin Skelding Altar Guild Pat McGraw Marilyn Boyd Marilyn Boyd Organist/Pianist Doug McCabe Choir Director Nancy McCabe Prayer Chain Coord Nancy McCabe Home 937-866-8669 Cell 937-654-4972 We also thank the many others who serve during worship but aren t always known to us in time to list them in the bulletin, such as: the choir, those who run the projector clicker each week, those who set up and lock up the sanctuary, and our coffee fellowship crew. Thank you! To sign up to help with any of these parts of Sunday morning ministry, please contact us through the office: secretary@stjohnsmiamisburg.org or 866-3780. Copyright Permissions From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #44310 7 W o r s h i p B o o k l e t, A u g u s t 27, 2 0 1 7