Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 10:45 AM Worship September 30, 2018 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Now the Feast and Celebration Someone is casting out demons in Jesus name who isn t part of Jesus own circle, and the disciples want him stopped. They appeal to Jesus, as Joshua did to Moses about the elders who prophesied without official authorization. Like Moses, Jesus refuses to see this as a threat. Jesus welcomes good being done in his name, even when it is not under his control. The circle we form around Jesus word must be able to value good being done in ways we wouldn t do it, by people we can t keep tabs on.
Welcome members and guests to our worship service today. If you are visiting, we encourage you to sign the guest register located in the narthex. Please include your home address, email address and phone number. In each pew, there is a card that you can fill out if you wish to have a consult with the pastor and/or leave us more information about you. A nursery is available for children up to five years of age during the service. The nursery is located off the hallway on the Huntington Avenue side of the church building. There are also quiet bags available for older children to enjoy during the service. Please ask an usher about borrowing one. Parents are invited to bring children from the nursery for Holy Communion to receive a blessing. If children become restless or noisy during worship, parents are encouraged to take them in to and out of the sanctuary as necessary. Trinity offers an induction loop for the benefit of hearing impaired worshippers. To use, please switch your hearing aid to T. If you are unsure if your hearing aid is compatible, please contact your audiologist. Enlarged print sermon copies are available for the benefit of sight or hearing impaired worshippers. They can be found in the bulletin rack just outside the sacristy kitchen, closest to the wheelchair ramp exit door. Enlarged print sermon copies are available for the benefit of sight or hearing impaired worshippers. They can be found in the bulletin rack just outside the sacristy kitchen, closes to the wheelchair ramp exit door. The Reverend Tina Melusky, Pastor Rob Keene, Organist and Director of Music Congregation of Trinity Lutheran, Ministers of the Word 6812 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607 Church office: (757) 245-7861; Pastor's cell: (443) 632-4420 www.trinitylutheran-nn.com Trinity Lutheran is a partner church with Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center. Cover image by JoAnne Rawls.
Welcome/Announcements Responsive Thanksgiving for Baptism Quiet preparation is encouraged at this time. Gathering Assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. One: Praise and thanksgiving be to you, O God of plenteous grace, All: for the waters you provide for the earth: for snow and dew, for oceans and wells, for the rain that nourishes plants and trees, for the streams that enliven the animals, great and small. One: We praise you, O God, for water. All: We praise you, O God, for water. One: Blessing and glory be to you, O God of abundant mercy, All: for your word that flows with life-giving waters: for the story of the fountain that gushed from the rock, for the memory of the Jordan that immersed your Son in our sorrows, for the living rivers that flow from the cross, for the reconciling waters of baptism around which we gather. One: We bless you, O God, for water and the word. All: We bless you, O God, for water and the word. One: At this font we pray: All: Pour upon us yet again the Spirit of our baptism. Our roots are dry: shower us with divine blessing. Our fruits need moisture: renew us for vibrant growth. Wash away the sin within us, and drown the evil around us. One: We beg you, O God, for water and the Spirit. All: We beg you, O God, for water and the Spirit. One: You, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you are the Water we crave; All: you, O God, are Rain and River and Fountain, life for us all, now and forever. Amen. Hymn & Remembrance of Baptism During the singing of the song, please come forward and make the sign of the cross on your forehead as a symbol of the remembrance of your baptism. I Will Call Upon the Lord I will call upon the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised, So shall I be saved from my enemies. The Lord liveth and blessed be the rock And may the God of my salvation be exalted. The Lord liveth and blessed be the rock And may the God of my salvation be exalted. 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. Kyrie Booklet page 3 Hymn of Praise Now the Feast and Celebration Booklet pages 4-5
Prayer of the Day Generous God, your Son gave his life that we might come to peace with you. Give us a share of your Spirit, and in all we do empower us to bear the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Gospel Acclamation Thy Word Chorus Word The assembly stands. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path Verse 1 When I feel afraid, think I ve lost my way Still you re there right beside me. Nothing will I fear as long as you are near, Please be near me to the end. Chorus Verse 2 I will not forget your love for me and yet My heart forever is wandering. Jesus be my guide and hold me to your side And I will love you to the end. Chorus Gospel Lesson: 9:38-50 On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus teaches his disciples about ministry that involves service and sacrifice. His disciples are slow to realize that these words apply to them as well as to others. The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 9th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. John said to Jesus, Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us. But Jesus said, Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.
For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day Shout to the Lord The assembly is seated. Pastor Tina My Jesus, my savior, Lord, there is none like you. All of my days, I want to praise the wonders of your mighty love. My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge and strength, Let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship you. Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing, Majesty, power, and praise to the king. Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of your name. I sing for joy at the work of your hand, Forever I ll love you, forever I ll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have in you. 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 Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Sharing of the Peace The peace, which enables people to live in unity and in the spirit of mutual forgiveness, comes from Christ whose word has been proclaimed. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. Receiving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord The assembly is seated. Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my heart I want to see you, I want to see you. (Repeat) To see you high and lifted up, shining in the light of your glory Pour out your power and love as we sing holy, holy, holy. Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy I want to see you. Offertory Hymn As the Grains of Wheat Booklet page 10 Offertory Prayer 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. The Great Thanksgiving Meal 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. Proper Preface It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.
Thanksgiving at the Table ELW page 65 Holy, mighty and merciful Lord...... be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be 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. The assembly is seated. Agnus Dei Booklet page 14 Communion Today, we are communing by intinction. When you receive your bread or gluten free wafer, you may dip it in the chalice with the wine. Music During the Distribution Sanctuary Lord, prepare me, to be a sanctuary Pure and holy, tried and true; With thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for you Amazing Grace (Alternate) Verse 1 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. Alleluia. Verse 2 Jesus loves me, this I know, For the Bible tells me so, Little ones to him belong, They are weak, but he is strong. Alleluia
Verse 3 A mighty fortress is our God, A sword and shield victorious, He breaks the cruel oppressor s rod, And wins salvation glorious. Alleluia Verse 4 O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home Alleluia Verse 5 In Christ there is no east or west, In him no south or north, But one great fellowship of love, Throughout the whole wide earth. Alleluia Lord I Lift Your Name on High Lord, I lift your name on high; Lord, I love to sing your praises. I m so glad you re in my life; I m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth, to show the way. From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay. From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky. Lord, I lift your name on high! Table Blessing The assembly stands. Sending Now may the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. Post Communion Canticle Thanks Be to You Booklet page 15 Post Communion Prayer 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.
Blessing 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. Sending Hymn Blessed be the Lord Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting. Let all God s people say amen (Amen!) Let all God s people say amen (Amen!) Let all God s people say amen, and praise the Lord. Dismissal Go in peace. Sound the good news. Thanks be to God. A special thanks to those serving the Assembly today Guitarists Vocalists Alan Anderson, Erick Rummel Ashleigh Ardis, Kelly Rummel