Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost October 14, 2018 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Introduction to the Day The rich man who comes to ask Jesus what he should do to inherit eternal life is a good man, sincere in his asking. Mark s gospel is alone in saying that Jesus looked on him and loved him. Out of love, not as judgment, Jesus offers him an open door to life: sell all you own and give it to the poor. Our culture bombards us with the message that we will find life by consuming. Our assemblies counter this message with the invitation to find life by divesting for the sake of the other.
Welcome to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church! If you are a visitor, please know that the restrooms are out the door in the back of the right side of the worship space, up the ramp to the left, across that room, and down the hall to the offices on the right side before you get to the offices. If you need the nursery, go out the door in the back of the right side of the worship space, down the steps to the right, and through the door at the bottom of the steps to your right. It has a sign on it. The nursery is not staffed, but there is a changing table and a rocker available. Communion Statement The belief of this congregation is that participation in the Lord s Supper is the reception of the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ himself for us to eat and drink (Luther s Small Catechism, ELW p. 1166). We believe that a person who has faith in these words, given for you and shed for you for the forgiveness of sin, is really worthy and well prepared. However, a person who does not believe these words or doubts them is unworthy and unprepared, because the words for you require truly believing hearts (Luther s Small Catechism, ELW p. 1166). At this service, communion is distributed at the foot of the chancel steps. You will be given a piece of bread to eat, then you will be given a small cup filled with wine to drink. When you are done with the small cup, please put it in the tray held by the next person you see, which will either be empty or have other empty small cups in it. Prayers for before and after worship and before and after communion can be found on pages 72 and 73 in the front of Evangelical Lutheran Worship. May the Spirit bless our time of worship. 2
GATHERING PRELUDE: Arioso J.S. Bach CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Please stand. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and 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 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. 3
GATHERING SONG- What Is This Place (ELW 524) 1 What is this place where we are meeting? Only a house, the earth its floor. Walls and a roof sheltering people, windows for light, an open door. Yet it becomes a body that lives when we are gathered here, and know our God is near. 2 Words from afar, stars that are falling, sparks that are sown in us like seed: names for our God, dreams, signs, and wonders sent from the past are all we need. We in this place remember and speak again what we have heard: God's free redeeming word. 3 And we accept bread at this table, broken and shared, a living sign. Here in this world, dying and living, we are each other's bread and wine. This is the place where we can receive what we need to increase: our justice and God's peace. 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. 4
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The Lord be with you. And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us your gift of faith, that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what lies ahead, we may follow the way of your commandments and receive the crown of everlasting joy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Please be seated. WORD (8:00) CHOIR ANTHEM: The Earth is the Lord s Carl J. Nygard, Jr. CHILDREN'S MESSAGE FIRST READING: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Amos was a herdsman by profession and a prophet by God s call. During a time of great prosperity in the northern kingdom of Israel, the prophet speaks to the wealthy upper class. He warns his listeners that fulfilling God s demand for justice brings blessing, while corruption and oppression incur God s wrath. A reading from Amos: 6 Seek the LORD and live, or he will break out against the house of Joseph like fire, and it will devour Bethel, with no one to quench it. 7 Ah, you that turn justice to wormwood, and bring righteousness to the ground! 7
10 They hate the one who reproves in the gate, and they abhor the one who speaks the truth. 11 Therefore because you trample on the poor and take from them levies of grain, you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not live in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine. 12 For I know how many are your transgressions, and how great are your sins you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and push aside the needy in the gate. 13 Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time. 14 Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said. 15 Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 90:12-17 12 So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. 13 Return, O LORD; how long will you tarry? Be gracious to your servants. 14 Satisfy us by your steadfast love in the morning; so shall we rejoice and be glad all our days. 8
15 Make us glad as many days as you afflicted us and as many years as we suffered adversity. 16 Show your servants your works, and your splendor to their children. 17 May the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; prosper the work of our hands; prosper our handiwork. SECOND READING: Hebrews 4:12-16 We cannot hide our thoughts, desires, and actions from God, to whom we are completely accountable. Nevertheless, Jesus understands our human weakness and temptations, because he also experienced them. Therefore we can approach the throne of grace to receive divine mercy from Christ. A reading from Hebrews. 12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. 14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand for the gospel. 9
GOSPEL: Mark 10:17-31 Jesus has been teaching his disciples about what is most valued in God s eyes. Now, a conversation with a rich man brings his message home to the disciples in a way that is surprising but unforgettable. The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. 17 As [Jesus] was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? 18 Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother. 20 He said to him, Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth. 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, Then who can be saved? 27 Jesus looked at them and said, For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible. 28 Peter began to say to him, Look, we have left everything and followed you. 29 Jesus said, Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. 10
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated. SERMON Please stand. HYMN OF THE DAY Jesus, Priceless Treasure (ELW 775) 1 Jesus, priceless treasure, source of purest pleasure, truest friend to me: ah, how long I've panted, and my heart has fainted, thirsting, Lord, for thee! Thine I am, O spotless Lamb; nothing in this world can hide thee, naught I ask beside thee. 2 In thine arm I rest me; foes who would molest me cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear. Lightnings flash and thunders crash; yet, though sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Hence, all fears and sadness, for the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in. God, who dearly loves us, from all trial saves us, gives sweet peace within. I have borne this worldly scorn; still in thee lies purest pleasure: Jesus, priceless treasure! APOSTLES' CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 11
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 Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. The prayer concludes: Enfold all things in your compassion, O God, and bring us into your life through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace, and may say, Peace be with you, or similar words. Please be seated. ANNOUNCEMENTS MEAL OFFERTORY: Offertory in G Ludwig van Beethoven 12
Please stand as the offering is brought forward. OFFERING HYMN: Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful (ELW #184) 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. GREAT THANKSGIVING 13
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. PREFACE It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars; beneath the sea; within each cell; with every breath. We praise you, O God. 14
Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future. We bless you, O God. We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now. We thank you, O God. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. We pray for the gift of your Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among your people; throughout the world. Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end. 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. Please be seated. COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION 15
COMMUNION SONG. DISTRIBUTION HYMN: One Bread, One Body (ELW 496) Refrain One bread, one body, one Lord of all; one cup of blessing which we bless, and we, though many throughout the earth, we are one body in this one Lord. 1 Gentile or Jew, servant or free, woman or man, no more. Refrain 2 Many the gifts, many the works, one in the Lord of all. Refrain 3 Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, gathered to one for all. Refrain Please stand. 16
SONG AFTER COMMUNION: Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise (ELW 207) Thankful hearts and voices raise; tell ev'ryone what God has done. Let ev'ryone who seeks the Lord rejoice and bear the name of Christ. Send us with your promises and lead your people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia, alleluia. 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. SENDING Please stand. BLESSING Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. SENDING SONG: We Are Called (ELW 720) 1 Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God. 17
Refrain We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly; we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God. 2 Come! Open your heart! Show your mercy to all those in fear! We are called to be hope for the hopeless so hatred and blindness will be no more. Refrain 3 Sing! Sing a new song! Sing of that great day when all will be one! God will reign, and we'll walk with each other as sisters and brothers united in love. Refrain DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE: Classical Postlude Franz Joseph Haydn Material in this bulletin is reprinted under One License #729344-A, Augsburg Fortress Liscense #SAS007009, and CCLI #1956468. From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. What Is This Place Text: Huub Oosterhuis, b. 1933; tr. David Smith, b. 1933 Text 1984 TEAM Publications, admin. OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Let The Vineyards Be Fruitful Text: John W. Arthur, 1922-1980 Music: Ronald A. Nelson, b. 1927 Text and music 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg fortress Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise Text: John W. Arthur, 1922-1980 Music: Ronald A. Nelson, b. 1927 Text and music 1978, 1995 Augsburg fortress Jesus, Priceless Treasure Text: Johann Franck, 1618-1677; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt. One Bread, One Body Text: John Foley, SJ, b. 1939Text 1978 John B. Foley, SJ and OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used with permission. We Are Called Text: David Haas, b. 1957 Text 1988 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission. 18
Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Eric L. Bodenstab Assisting Minister: Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon Organist: Judy Burrows Senior Choir Director: Ron Albert Lector: (8:00) Laurie Mears (10:30) Suzanne Jeffery Children s Message: Laurie Mears Prayers of the People: (8:00) Betty Bickley (10:30) Ann Cerny Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon Communion Assistants: (8:00) John & Judy Mears (10:30) Earl & Bea Rosen Sound Board: (8:00) Andy Gundlach (10:30) John Nejedly Ushers: (8:00) Jim & Jeanette Toft, Bruce Bravard, Abbey Lazzara, Anna Lazzara, Cooter Patterson, Tom & Cindy Patterson (10:30) Gary Gangluff, Earl & Bea Rosen, and Julie Kessler Gathering Hosts: (8:00) Anna Johnson (10:30) Tish & Lainie Keegan Greeters: Doris Suman Altar Guild: Laurie Mears One side vase is given by John Nejedly, Happy Heavenly birthday, Peggy. The other side vase is given by Elaine Conley in loving memory of her father. One center vase is given by Lyle Marquardt in loving memory of his mother s, Irene Ebner, birthday. The extra center vase is given by Ken Fultz in loving memory of our daughter, Peggy Nejedly, on her birthday. Attendance/Offering October 6-7 th (189) General Fund Offering received $7,934.00 Midweek General Fund Offering received $1,840.00 Weekly budgeted amount $7,480.77 Total General Fund amount received $9,774.00 19
Today we celebrate Clergy Appreciation Day so be sure to thank Pastor Eric, Deacon Carolyn, and all clergy. NEXT WEEK S READINGS Isaiah 53:4-12, Psalm 91:9-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Mark 10:35-45 CARE & SHARE VOLUNTEERS FOR MONDAY, October 15 th : Ron & Carol Albert, Dick Long, and Dean Meyers Adopt-A-Cop Meet and Greet: Our October Adopt- A-Cop, Sgt. Tracey Susana, will be here today, Oct. 14 th, at 11:45 a.m., following the 10:30 Worship Service. Please stop by the display table or read your October Zionews for her bio and more information regarding the Adopt-A-Cop Ministry. Please bring cards, notes, and crafts to drop in the box at the display table. These will be presented to her at the end of the month. Lutheran World Relief: You will find offering envelopes provided in the bulletin to help cover the shipping cost of the quilts & kits. Make checks payable to Lutheran World Relief and note quilt shipping in the memo line. The Youth will be passing out candy for Trick or Treat this year. We are in need of donations of unopened bags of candy. Place in the box in the Gathering Room. Thank you! 20
The Fall Small Group with Pastor Eric will be meeting every Wednesday from 12:15 1:00 p.m., September 12 th through October 31 st. Please bring your lunch and meet in the Stellhorn Library as we discuss the ELCA Social Statements. This week we will be discussing the ELCA Social Message on Homelessness. Please familiarize yourself with the text prior to the study. You can go to our Facebook page ZionELCSandusky or our website and click on the link provided. After the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, October 21 st, the family of Virginia Pollack will be hosting a light lunch in the basement for her 95 th birthday. You are invited to come and join them in wishing her a happy birthday. Acolyte and Crucifer Training Thursday, October 25 th at 6:00 p.m. Open to all who are interested. Meet in the Sanctuary following Cherub Choir. SCAASP Parent Teacher night at Osborne is Nov. 1 st NOT the 8 th. Anyone wishing to bake cookies, make a snack or a crock of soup please sign up next week at the SCASSP table in the Gathering Room. If you have any questions you can reach Linda Kerst at 419-357-2897. 21
Wednesday, Nov. 7 th, at 11:00 a.m. Zion Field Trip To Sandusky Police Dept. Bring a homemade dessert in a disposable container to share with the officers. Meet at Zion at 10:30 a.m. to car pool. The Foundation continues to reach out to local, State, National and International organizations. Some of those we have given support to are: Grace Episcopal Church Boy Scouts of America Kids Alive International Cornerstone Chorale & Brass Back Bay Mission Bridge of Hope ELCA Mission Support ESP Education and Leadership Inst. Redeemer Lutheran Church St. John by the Bay Threshold Church Nehemiah Partners Salem Lutheran Church Union Mission of W. Va. Stein Hospice Humane Society of Erie County Sandusky Prescription Ministry Zion Youth Zion Outreach/Ministry ELCA Domestic Disaster Relief ELCA International Disaster Relief We have monies already designated for our joint Thanksgiving Dinner with Holy Angels and our Holiday Ham program through Care and Share. 22
Fall Gathering Featuring the Bishop s Bake-Off Join us for a night of worship, fellowship, and learning! The Gathering will start at 6:30 p.m. with worship. Tuesday, October 23 rd at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 122 W. Ottawa St., Oak Harbor, OH 43449 Bring your favorite Pumpkin dessert for your chance to win the Bishop s Bake-Off! Recipes will be collected for the NWOS Fall Gathering Cookbook, which will be available on the synod website. For more information, please see the flier on the bulletin board opposite the restrooms or you can visit the Northwestern Ohio Synod on Facebook or go to their website: http://nwos-elca.church ************************************************************************************************* Celebration of Psalms LIFT Festival Chorus & Firelands Symphony Chorale Sunday, October 21 st, 4:00 p.m. Sandusky State Theater Cornerstone Chorale and Brass Wednesday, October 24 th at 6:30 p.m. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Admission: 1 non-perishable food item to benefit Care & Share We are in desperate need of housing for members of the Cornerstone Chorale and Brass. If you can open your home to two or more members, please contact the church office at 419-625- 2112. 23
To view the full calendar of events and the current weekly announcements please visit our website at Zionsandusky.org Sunday, October 14 8:00/10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Children of Zion-Basement 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum Library 11:45 a.m. Meet and Greet with Officer Susana - Chapel Monday, October 15 5:30 p.m. Temple Care Takers Library 6:00 P.M. ZELCW Board Mtg. - Library 7:00 p.m. Troop 8 Scouts Basement 7:00 p.m. FLAMe Board Mtg. St. John s 7:00 p.m. Firelands Chorus Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Dartball at St. Paul Danbury Tuesday, October 16 1:00 p.m. Lectionary Study - Mr. Smith s Coffee House. 6:00 p.m. Property & Facilities Mtg. Pastor Eric s Office Wednesday, October 17 7:30 a.m. Lectionary Study Library 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 12:15 p.m. Small Group Study - Library 6:30 p.m. EPIC at St. Paul Thursday, October 18 1:00 p.m. 2019 Lakeside Youth Gathering Mtg. Down Thyme Café in Fremont 5:30 p.m. Cherub Choir Sanctuary 6:15 p.m. Bell Choir Bell Choir Loft 7:00 p.m. Senior Choir Basement Friday, October 19 Saturday, October 20 Book Fair Begins 6:00 p.m. Worship **NO QUILTING Oct. 15-16 th Taking a well-deserved break! Pastor, Eric. L. Bodenstab Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-2112 zionelc@zionsandusky.org www.zionsandusky.org Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe) Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over WLEC 1450 AM 24