TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH GREENCASTLE, PA Sharing Christ in Word and Deed July 8, 2012 11 am Pentecost 6 The Rev. William DeHass, Pastor Dale Thatcher, Usher Bobbi DeMaster, Communion Assistant Music by Trinity s Praise Band
WE WELCOME ALL WHO WORSHIP HERE THIS DAY! If you are visiting with us, we are honored by your presence. We encourage you to complete the Welcome envelope located in the pew rack and place in the offering plate. If you are seeking a church home, please speak with the Pastor. Holy Communion is celebrated in this morning s worship. Our Lord invites to this table all baptized Christians. Young children should follow the practice of their home congregation. Come forward by the center aisle receive bread from the Pastor, dip the bread into the chalice held by the Worship Assistant, then partake of the bread. Persons or concerns may be added to today s prayers by filling out a prayer request card located in the pew racks. The prayer cards will be collected before the scripture reading. GATHERING SONG - Come, Now Is the Time to Worship Come now is the time to worship Come now is the time to give your heart Come just as you are to worship Come just as you are before your God. Come Willing we choose to surrender our lives Willingly our knees will bow With all our heart soul mind and strength We gladly choose You now One day every tongue Will confess You are God One day every knee will bow Still the greatest treasure remains For those who gladly choose You now CCLI Song No. 2430948 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) (Admin. by Vineyard Music UK) Brian Doerksen For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License No. 282382 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison, on our worldand on our way Kyrie Eleison, ev ry day For the peace of the world For the health of the church For the unity of all For this holy house For all who worship and praise That we may live out Your impassioned response To the hungry and the poor That we may live truth And justice and grace For peace in our hearts For peace in our home For friends and family For life and for love For our work and our play For your Spirit to guide That you center our lives In the water and the word That your nourish our souls With your body and blood Change My Heart Oh God Change my heart oh God Make it ever true Change my heart oh God May I be like You You are the potter I am the clay Mold me and make me This is what I pray CCLI Song No. 1565 1982 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing (Admin. by Music Services) Eddie Espinosa For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License No. 2823825 CALL TO WORSHIP In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirt. Amen. Before God and in the company of our sisters and brothers, let us confess our sin.
Silence is kept for reflection. God and Father of all, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have thought better of ourselves than others. We have told lies, said hurtful things, acted in ways we wish we could take back, and looked the other way when action was needed. In your mercy, O God, forgive us, cleanse us, and heal us, for the sake of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; everything has become new! In Christ, + you are a new creation: your sins are taken away and you are made new. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,as God in Christ has forgiven you. Amen. Let us pray together God of the covenant, in our baptism you call us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us the courage you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in every circumstance of life, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen Congregation may be seated CHILDREN S MESSAGE SCRIPTURE SONG Cannot Say Enough What can we say to describe Just a glimpse of Your glory How can our words portray But a thread of Your majesty But still we praise our Savior In spirit and in truth For we cannot say enough about You Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah But still we praise our Savior In spirit and in truth For we cannot say enough about You CCLI Song No. 3179363 2001 Simpleville Music (Admin. by Simpleville Music, Inc.) Bart Millard Jim Bryson Mike Scheuchzer Nathan Cochran Robby Shaffer For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights Reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License No. 2823825 RECEPTION OF PRAYER REQUESTS
SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Christians do not boast of their own accomplishments. Rather, Christian boasting focuses attention on how the power of Christ is present in our lives, especially in times of weakness and vulnerability. No matter what our circumstances in life, Christ s grace is sufficient for us. I know a person in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows. And I know that such a person whether in the body or out of the body I do not know; God knows was caught up into Paradise and heard things that are not to be told, that no mortal is permitted to repeat. On behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. But if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I will be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think better of me than what is seen in me or heard from me, even considering the exceptional character of the revelations. Therefore, to keep me from being too elated, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would leave me, but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong. MESSAGE FOR THE DAY SONG OF THE DAY Your Grace Is Enough Great is Your faithfulness O God You wrestle with the sinner's restless heart You lead us by still waters into mercy And nothing can keep us apart So remember Your people Remember Your children Remember Your promise O God Your grace is enough Your grace is enough Your grace is enough for me Great is Your love and justice God of Jacob You use the weak to lead the strong You lead us in the song of Your salvation And all Your people sing along Yeah Your grace is enough Heaven reaches out to us Your grace is enough for me God I sing Your grace is enough I'm covered in Your love Your grace is enough for me for me
CCLI Song # 4477026 Matt Maher 2003 spiritandsong.com Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com\ CCLI License # 2823825 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 The prayers will be offered in petitions ending in Lord, in your mercy. The congregation will respond, Hear our prayer 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 remain standing after this.
OFFERING PRAYER God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. HOLY COMMUNION 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:
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 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 Jesus said, "Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
As you come forward receive the bread from the Pastor and then dip it in the cup held by the Communion Assistant. Then partake of the elements together. You may return to your place by using the side aisle. The Praise Band will be singing during distribution. You are welcome to sing along. PRAYER AND BLESSING Generous God, we thank you that at Wisdom's holy table you have fed us again with her bread and wine, the food of everlasting life. Send us, your servants, into all the land, that we may act wisely,seek the good of our neighbor, and call others to come to the feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Almighty and merciful God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you this day and forevermore. Amen.
SENDING SONG Soon and Very Soon Soon and very soon Soon and very soon Soon and very soon Hallelujah hallelujah We're going to see the King No more crying there No more crying there No more crying there Hallelujah hallelujah We're going to see the King No more dying there No more dying there No more dying there Hallelujah hallelujah We're going to see the King DIMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord Thanks be to God! ANNOUNCEMENTS Attendance last Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Service 68 (5 visitors and 63 members) 11:00 a.m. Service 34 (5 visitors and 29 members) ************* Offering last Sunday: Regular -$1527.00; Benevolence - $41.00; Building Fund - $1063.00; Special Appeal $56.00.
IN THE CHURCH THIS WEEK: Monday Finance Committee 7:00 p.m. AA - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday - Christian Ed. 7:00 p.m. Friday - Sidewalk Sales 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. AA 8:00 p.m. Saturday Sidewalk Sales 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday - Worship with Holy Communion 8:30 & 11 a.m. Fellowship following 1 st worship service Pairs and Spares Totem Pole Playhouse 3:00 p.m. Dinner at Hoss s 5:45 p.m. ************ THE ALTAR FLOWERS are presented to the glory of God by Andy and Rachelle Gehr in honor of their 8 th wedding anniversary. ************ SPECIAL APPEAL FOR JULY is designated for our companion congregation, Ukukwe Congregation. The Ukukwe congregation is part of the Konde Diocese of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania. The Konde Diocese is the sister synod of our Lower Susquehanna Synod. If you desire to make a monetary donation, please mark your envelope for Special Appeal or use the white envelope in the pew rack and mark it Special Appeal. ************ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School will be held on: Thursday, July 26 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Friday, July 27 from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday, July 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Registration forms are on the table in the Fellowship Room and in the church office. Complete and return to Lorena Davis or the church office. You can now register online for our Vacation Bible School. The registration form is on the main page of our website www.tlcgreencastle.org ************ HARVEST COMMITTEE - The Greencastle Sidewalk Sales will be held on Friday, July 13 th from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 14 th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Instead of calling each person this year, a sign up sheet has been placed on the bulletin board for you to sign for a time you would be able to work. These are two hours slots. Also if you are able to make something for the bake sale, there is a sheet to sign for that also. You can bring your baked goods to Zarger s on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. or Friday morning.
PAIRS AND SPARES - On July 15 th, Pairs and Spares will be attending the Totem Pole Playhouse to see the comedy RED, WHITE and TUNA. This is a Sunday 3:00 p.m. show. There are still higher priced tickets from Totem Pole available that you can purchase or join them for dinner afterwards at Hoss s. Reservations were made at Hoss s for 5:45. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the narthex if you plan to go to dinner. ************ PARISH PICNIC The annual Parish Picnic will be held at Trinity on Sunday, July 29. We will have one service that day at 10:00 a.m. with the picnic to follow. Chicken, place settings and beverages will be provided. Each family is asked to bring a hot or cold dish to share. Hot foods may be kept in the ovens in the kitchen. Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the chicken. There will be games and fun for everyone. Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board located in the narthex so we have an idea of the amount of chicken to order. CHAMBERSBURG CONFERENCE NEWS CHURCH DAY BUFFET Members of our congregation and their friends are invited to the Church Day Buffet at the Fleck Center at Luther Ridge on Wednesday, July 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The menu for July is Creamed Lettuce, Meatloaf, Oven Browned Potatoes, Country Blend Vegetables, Dessert and Beverage. Cost for the buffet is $6.50 per person. To reserve your place, please call 264-5700. WELLNESS TALK AT LUTHER RIDGE Lutheran Home Care & Hospice will give a Health & Wellness talk on Thursday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. at The Fleck Center at Luther Ridge. The program is free of charge and open to anyone in the community. No registration is required. The topic for July is Taking Control of Your Healthcare. Take a more active role in your healthcare. Learn how to feel better, be in control and do the things you want to do.