Sept. 2, 2018 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Holy Communion As We Prepare for Worship We Gather in God s Name Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood. excerpt from Mysteries, Yes by Mary Oliver Prelude Ancient of Days Sadler Welcome *Gathering Words from Isaiah 56:7-8 The LORD God is the one who gathers the outcasts. And the Lord will still gather others. The LORD God is the one who brings us to this holy place. With joy we come to the house of the Lord. The LORD God s house is a house of prayer for all peoples. We gather to bring our offerings. Let us worship the Lord! *Gathering Hymn #65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Call to Prayer Brothers, join your voices; sisters, let your prayers abound. Let us pray together as the people of God. Prayer of Adoration and Confession from Isaiah 56 Loving and merciful God, once again you call us to you. We accept your invitation with thanksgiving. We come with joy to be in your presence. 1
But this is also what betrays our hypocrisy. Forgive us when people come to seek you, and we turn them away. Forgive our pride when we believe that they will dirty your holy place. Forgive our lack of mercy when we believe they have sinned too greatly. Forgive our lack of humility when we believe that certainly you don t mean them. Forgive us when we try to save your Church from those you are saving. Holy God, lead us to act justly and to do what is righteous. Open our hearts so that we may open our hands to all. Correct our eyesight when we cloud it with our own views. silent confession Amen. Words of Life Hosea 14:4, 7 I will heal their faithlessness; I will love them freely, for my anger has turned from them. They will again live beneath my shadow, they will flourish like a garden; they will blossom like the vine, their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! *Our Response #591 Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! (refrain) *The Peace The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. God s Word Comes Alive Prayer for Illumination from Luke 24:25, 32-35 Lord, our eyes cannot fully comprehend your Word to us, and too often, we are slow of heart to respond. May the Holy Spirit bring understanding, so that our hearts may burn within us as we hear, accept and live your Word to us. Amen. 2
A Reading from the Gospels Luke 12:22-34 (NRSV) 22 He said to his disciples, Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds! 25 And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? 26 If then you are not able to do so small a thing as that, why do you worry about the rest? 27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you you of little faith! 29 And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. 30 For it is the nations of the world that strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Instead, strive for his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. A Reading from the Gospels Luke 3:31-38 (CEB) 31 son of Melea son of Menna son of Mattatha son of Nathan son of David 32 son of Jesse son of Obed son of Boaz son of Sala son of Nahshon 33 son of Amminadab son of Admin son of Arni son of Hezron son of Perez son of Judah 34 son of Jacob son of Isaac son of Abraham son of Terah son of Nahor 35 son of Serug son of Reu son of Peleg son of Eber son of Shelah 36 son of Cainan son of 3
Arphaxad son of Shem son of Noah son of Lamech 37 son of Methuselah son of Enoch son of Jared son of Mahalalel son of Cainan 38 son of Enos son of Seth son of Adam son of God. Message Family Tree Rev. Michelle Henrichs Communion God Is Made Known to Us Through the Breaking of Bread As we celebrate the Sacrament, you are invited to also dip your hand in the font as you remember your baptism and be happy knowing that you are dearly loved by God, and in you, God finds happiness. After returning to your seat, you are invited to reflect on our family tree. Find your place in the story of God s family and include your name on our family tree. Welcome Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord s Prayer You are invited to pray the Lord s Prayer using the words that are most familiar to you. Invitation Sharing in the Cup and Loaf We will celebrate the Sacrament using intinction. If you are unable to come forward, we will come to you. All who desire to be fed by Jesus are welcome to receive the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper. There are no requirements of membership. All elements are glutenand alcohol-free. Prayer after Communion Faithful and loving God, you make yourself known in the waters of our Baptism and the meal you feed us at your Table. 4
For both the inward and outward signs of your grace, we give you thanks. Eternal and everlasting God, you bind us together in these Sacraments with the saints that have gone before us. For the lives of the faithful who wait for us to join them in heaven, we give you thanks. God, our comfort and our consolation, you lead us in our times of discouragement and in our times joy. For the resurrection and the life, we give you thanks. With both humility and boldness, we ask that you continue to transform our minds and hearts as we go out into the world. May we remember our Baptism and be glad. May we remember the taste of the loaf and the grape and be renewed. And in all things, may we give glory to you. Amen. Our Shared Life God s Gifts Are Recognized with Thanks Welcome, members, guests and residents of Tudor Oaks! We hope that you will join us again soon. Please sign the red fellowship folder as it is passed and read the announcements in the bulletin. If you have an announcement, please alert the liturgist, who will bring the microphone to you. Call to Offering Washed in the font and fed at the table, let us offer our thanksgiving to God. Offertory Seek Ye First Lafferty *Doxology #609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 5
*Prayer of Dedication (unison) God, we freely offer what you have abundantly provided. May these gifts become an outward sign of your grace to those who receive them. Amen. *Sending Song #542 God Be with You Till We Meet Again *Benediction *Postlude All Creatures of Our God and King Draper You may wish to be seated for the postlude and then stay for coffee and fellowship. Today and This Week at Heritage 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sacrament of Holy communion 10:00 a.m. Worship: Rev. Michelle Henrichs Liturgist: Jan Tesch Ushers/Greeters: Jean Ripple Set-up/Take-down: help needed 11:00 a.m. Fellowship time Refreshments: Jan Tesch Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Pastor s Bible Study 6
Next Sunday, September 9 23 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sacrament of Holy Communion Kick-Off Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship: Rev. Michelle Henrichs Liturgist: Glenn Kozicki Communion: Jineen Sheridan Usher/Greeter: Glenn & Jineen Sheridan Set-up/Take-down: help needed 11:00 a.m. Fellowship time Refreshments: Cook-out A Visit with the Pastor Pastor Michelle is in the office on Tuesday afternoons (except the 3 rd Tuesday) from 2:00-4:30. If you would like a visit with Pastor Michelle at another time, please contact her at 262-488-5100 or mahenrichs@gmail.com. You may also leave a message with the church office at 414-425-2050. Prayer Concerns and Celebrations Each week, we remember two families in prayer. We thank God for them, ask God s blessing upon them and God s presence with them. Please keep these highlighted families and the other listed people and places in your personal prayers throughout the week. Highlighted Families: Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: Gerry Kohl Julee Scanlon Presbytery of Sierra Blanca, NM The people of Israel/Palestine Praying for the Persecuted Church: Gaza and the West Bank Birthdays: Sept. 2 Sue Carnahan Sept. 2 Geri Chesner 7
Birthdays, cont. Sept. 2 Barbara Pforr Sept. 4 Lee Surprenant Anniversaries: Sept. 5 David & Louise Symes Sept. 5 Lauren & Chris Giuliani In Our Prayers Joys and concerns from last week s Prayer Fellowship: Joys for: Sarah Ahrens (caring support of friends); completed Ezekiel house now on the market. Prayers for: Paul Ahrens brother-in-law Gerry Beier (cancer); Jay and Gina, as mentioned in last week s sermon (peace); John Gugel s minister and friend (cancer); Dorothy Kladder (recovery from a recent fall); family and friends of Tudor Oaks resident, Ruth Buenger. Our on-going prayer list: Karen Anderson, Roxanne Lawrence, Jean Ripple, Gerry Kohl, Jerry & Pat Zebrick, Steve Seeker, Jane Arloszynski s brother Earl Duckwall, Roger Bohman s mother Helen. Announcements In case a Tudor Oaks resident needs assistance, please notify the Nursing Station in the Health Center or the Front Desk or call 1-414-529-0100. School Supplies Update Thanks to the generosity of the congregation, we collected $525 toward school supplies for The Women s Center. After the Mission Committee fulfilled our pledge to match up to $500, we were able to send TWC a check for $1025. Praise God for your generosity and caring. 8
Pastor's Bible Study Resumes Tuesday, September 4 Join us as we reflect on the texts for the coming Sunday. We meet in the Poplar Lifestyle Room at 1:00 p.m. every Tuesday of the month except the third Tuesday. For more information, please contact Pastor Michelle at mahenrichs@gmail.com. Return the Kick-Off on Sunday, Sept. 9 We will gather around The Lord s Table for Communion. We will pass the peace and footballs. We will enjoy each other and God s presence. We will feast with a cook-out lunch after worship. (Watch for further details in the e-news.) Wired Word Update The fall session of The Wired Word will begin on September 16 at 9 a.m. in the Private Dining Room (Art Gallery). This study for adults includes biblical commentary and discussion questions related to a topic in the news and encourages discussion on applying the lesson to everyday life. Lesson topics, Scripture references, and questions are emailed on Thursdays for those who like to prepare in advance. Everyone is welcome. Our Mission with Tippecanoe Presbyterian: LUTB Tippe's Larry Under the Bridge program is continuing in need of socks, ponchos, disposable razors, bug spray, and laundry pods. Please place your donated items in the basket near the front table in the Olive Wood Theater. Thank you for your generosity! 9
HELP NEEDED Members needed to help greet, usher, and count during Sunday worship through December. No experience needed. Will train. Contact Gigi Sheridan at gsheridan@wi.rr.com or 1-414-422-1282. Pictures Available These two framed pictures are currently in storage. If you would like either or both of them, please contact Glenn Sheridan or Glenn Kozicki. 10