Welcome to First Lutheran! We re glad you re here. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH LORAIN, OHIO GLOBAL WORSHIP September 30, 2018 9:30am
2 A special welcome to guests and visitors! May our time together be a blessing to you. GATHERING Prelude Gabriel s Oboe (form the movie The Mission) Welcome Words in italics are spoken by the leader. Words in bold are spoken by all. Hymn # s are the large numbers in the main part of the hymnal, located under your seat. Gathering Dialogue Come, let us gather in the one unifying Spirit, the Spirit of God in the church throughout the world. There is one body and one Spirit one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. Come, let us gather in the one unifying Spirit. Let us gather in unity with our sisters and brothers throughout the world. Confession In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Merciful God, in baptism you have joined us to Christ in his death and resurrection, and you have united us with all who are baptized in Christ s name; but too often we fail to live as one people and to seek the unity of your church. Kyrie (Hymn #158)
This hymn comes from Zimbabwe. 3 In baptism you have called the church to witness to Christ in all realms of life; but too often we do not seek to discern your will and to carry out your mission in the world. Kyrie (Hymn #158) In baptism you have sent us to serve all for whom Christ died; but too often we have ignored the suffering of the oppressed and the needs of the poor. Kyrie (Hymn #158) God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Processional Hymn Come, All You People (Hymn #819) 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. Prayer of the Day The assembly is seated. WORD First Reading: Isaiah 2:2-4 OT page 550 2 In days to come the mountain of the LORD s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. 3 Many peoples shall come and say,
4 Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. 4 He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God This hymn comes from Argentina. Psalm This hymn is a paraphrase of Psalm 133. Behold, How Pleasant (Hymn #649) Refrains: Sing once in Spanish; repeat in English Verses: Sung by the choir Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 NT page 951 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Children s Sermon
5 Gospel Acclamation The assembly stands to welcome the gospel. Gospel: John 17:15-23 NT page 880 The holy gospel according to John, the 17 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. [Jesus prayed:] I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. 16 They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth. 20 I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. The assembly is seated. Sermon Silence for reflection follows the sermon.
This hymn comes from Japan. 6 Hymn of the Day The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song. Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather (Hymn #530) Apostles Creed Inside front cover of hymnal Prayers of Intercession For the Healing of the Nations The choir leads the prayers for nations of the world. Assembly responses are: For the healing of the nations, we pray to you, O God. and Peace be yours. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Temple Talk Ghana Committee The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace, and may say Peace be with you. or similar words. Then the assembly is seated. This anthem comes from Tanzania. Offering MEAL Offering Music Come, O God, Abide Among Us (arr. Richard Hillert) Come, O God, abide among us day by day. Be our guide forever, lest we stray from your way. Praises let us render always unto our Lord. Glory, thanks and honor to our victor accord. Sanctify our will, dear Lord, with cleansing divine. Purge from sin and evil, and our conscience refine. May both word and deed reflect your light in our life. Use us to bring peace and joy to others in strife.
7 By your love surrounded surely we cannot fail. In temptation s darkest hour you help us prevail. May the Holy Spirit dwell within us, we plead, his transforming presence satisfying our need. After the offering is gathered, the assembly stands. Response Create in Me a Clean Heart (Hymn #185) Offering Prayer With the whole creation, we join the angels song (see Isaiah 6:3). Great Thanksgiving Dialog 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 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
8 Thanksgiving at the Table Holy God, with every breath. We praise you, O God. into the future. We bless you, O God. with us now. We thank you, O God. we proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. in your church, without end. Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, (Inside front cover of hymnal) The assembly is seated. Communion All are invited to commune with us. Please come to the altar as directed by the ushers. Receive a piece of bread, and either dip the bread into the first chalice or drink from the second chalice. The bread is gluten-free; the wine has alcohol. If you do not take communion but would like a blessing, please cross your arms across your chest as you come forward. If you need communion brought to you, please alert an usher who will let the servers know. We echo John the Baptist s exclamation: Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29) Communion Song Lamb of God
9 These hymns are from Ghana and from Israel. Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love (Hymn #708) Open Your Ears, O Faithful People (Hymn #519) After all have returned to their places, the assembly stands. Post-Communion Blessing Prayer after Communion Announcements SENDING This hymn is from South Africa. Blessing Sending Hymn Amen, We Praise Your Name (Hymn #846) Dismissal Thanks be to God. Postlude Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love (arr. John Carter) Service music is reproduced under Augsburg Fortress license #SB148614.
Are you interested in serving during worship? Look for signup sheets on the bulletin board or contact the church office for training information. 10 Serving Today Assisting Minister... Mel Kapalin Communion Assistants... Molly Vosniak, Dorothy Robbins Laurene Cyran, Sharon Kopronica Greeters... Matt Vosniak, Lori Gale Musicians...First Choir Barry Jensen, bass guitar Chuck Workman, saxophone Reader... Joe Koziura Ushers... Mel Kapalin, Woody Chamberlain Serving Next Week, October 7 Assisting Minister... Joe Koziura Communion Assistants... Sharon Kopronica, Laurene Cyran Dorothy Robbins Greeters... Michelle Milchen, Sandy Jensen Musicians...First Choir Handbell Choir Guitar Group Barry Jensen, bass guitar Reader... Penelope White Ushers... Dertouzos family Flowers this week are given to the glory of God by Larry Apolozon in memory of Helen Bihary on her birthday. Attendance Ministry Operations Last Sunday: 97 $6,313 Amount needed weekly to sustain the current budget YTD Average: 117 $4,681 Amount received last Sunday towards Operating budget
If you have an announcement to share with the congregation, please write it out and email it to the church office. 11 Announcements VISITING OR FORGOT YOUR ENVELOPE? No worries! Now located in the front of each hymnal is an extra sleeve which contains a giving envelope. Prayerfully consider your gift today! BIBLES are available for worship. The page numbers for each reading are listed in the bulletin. PASSING OUT of Bibles for 1st and 4th graders will take place on Sunday, October 7. Bible class is today during Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall with Pastor Rosy. TODAY during out Global Worship we celebrate all countries but especially to lift up our Ghana Mission. We will be collecting a noisy offering. All proceeds will benefit the Ghana general fund. GOD S GIFT TO ME, MY GIFT TO GOD is this year s Mission Drive theme. We will be focusing on Stewardship throughout the month of October. Gifting Sunday will be October 21. SUNDAY SCHOOL classes continue today for all ages. Parents, please be sure to check your student in and out of Sunday School each week. The check in station is down the hall outside the nursery and first/second grade classroom. There are two adult class offerings: The Village will meet in the Fireside Room and the Digging Deeper session will meet in the multi-purpose room. SOUND TECH assistance is needed for our worship service. Training is available. Please contact the church office if you can help. BE SURE TO READ in the E-news published last week about the progress we are making regarding correcting the sound issues in the sanctuary. It is an ongoing process that will require some patience. TICKETS ARE ON SALE now for the Lorain CO-OP Pasta Dinner next month, October 20 from 5:00-7:00pm at Heritage Presbyterian. We also need a few volunteers willing to make two 9x13 cakes for the event. Please contact Pastor Rosy if you can help. SOMETHING NEW is at the welcome desk. You can now either check in using the IPAD at the welcome desk or sign in for worship using the red attendance booklet located at the end of each seating area. PANTRY OPERATIONS need some help in the kitchen after each pantry day for clean up. This is a once a month commitment. If you can help, please contact Ed V.
THIS WEEK at FIRST LUTHERAN Sunday, September 30 9:30am Worship 10:45am Sunday School Monday, October 1 7:00pm Reach Committee Tuesday, October 2 10:00am Front Door Wednesday, October 3 6:30pm Confirmation Wednesday, October 3 6:00pm Handbell Choir 7:00pm First Choir Saturday, October 6 10:00am Catechism Visit Sunday, October 7 9:30am Worship 10:45am Sunday School