Welcome To Our Savior Lutheran Church EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 12, 2014 9:00 AM Our Savior Lutheran Church 3001 South Sixth St. – Marshalltown, IA 50158 Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Telephone: 641-753-4108 Web Site: www.oursaviorlutheranmarshalltown.com Mission Statement “Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are called, gathered, enlightened, sanctified and sent for the sake of the world.” Ministry Leaders Pastor Mike Herschberger 753-4108 (wk) 515-338-0287 (cell) [email protected] Secretary: Carol Fuller 753-4108 (wk) [email protected] President: Ron Duimstra 752-3868 (hm) 641-485-0803 (cell) Education Director: Nancy Sills 641-752-3820 (hm) [email protected] (641) 485-6352 (cell) [email protected] Denise Case Custodian: Karen Weltzin 752-7112 (hm) [email protected] Financial Secretary: Galen Behrends 752-9790 (hm) [email protected] 2 WE GATHER IN CHRIST’S NAME PRELUDE ANNOUNCEMENTS ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Almighty God, C: to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: 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. P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. P: Most merciful God, C: 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. P: 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. C: Amen. 3 GATHERING HYMN God Is Here! ELW 526 GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you. KYRIE Congregation For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family; for life and love, for our work and our play, let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. 4 HYMN OF PRAISE 5 PRAYER OF THE DAY P: Let us pray . . . Lord of the feast, C: you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable, just, and pure, and transform us into a people of righteousness and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen CHOIR ANTHEM WE HEAR GOD’S SAVING WORD OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 25:1–9 After a hymn of praise acknowledging God as a shelter for the poor, the prophet portrays a wonderful victory banquet at which death—which in ancient Canaan was depicted as a monster swallowing everyone up— will be swallowed up forever. The prophet urges celebration of this victory of salvation. O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. 2 For you have made the city a heap, the fortified city a ruin; the palace of 3 aliens is a city no more, it will never be rebuilt. Therefore strong 4 peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you. For you have been a refuge to the poor, a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter from the rainstorm and a shade from the heat. When the blast 5 of the ruthless was like a winter rainstorm, the noise of aliens like heat in a dry place, you subdued the heat with the shade of clouds; the song of 6 the ruthless was stilled. On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food 7 filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is 8 spread over all nations; he will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. 9 It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. A: The Word of the Lord C. Thanks be to God 6 PSALM Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. 2 The LORD makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters. 3 You restore my soul, O LORD, and guide me along right pathways for your name's sake. 4 Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil, and my cup is running over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 4:1–9 Though writing from prison and facing an uncertain future, Paul calls on the Philippians to rejoice and give thanks to God no matter what the circumstance. God's peace is with us and binds together our hearts and minds in Jesus Christ, especially when things around us do not seem peaceful. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and 2 crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and 3 I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest 4 of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the 5 Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to 6 everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests 7 be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think 9 about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. 7 A: The Word of the Lord C. Thanks be to God GOSPEL ACCLAMATION HOLY GOSPEL St. Matthew 22:1–14 C: Glory to you, O Lord Jesus tells a parable indicating that the blessings of God's kingdom are available to all, but the invitation is not to be taken lightly. 2 Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his 3 son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the 4 wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and 5 everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.' But they made light 6 of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the 7 rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned 8 their city. Then he said to his slaves, 'The wedding is ready, but those 9 invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite 10 everyone you find to the wedding banquet.' Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the 11 wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding 12 robe, and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a 8 13 wedding robe?' And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer 14 darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' For many are called, but few are chosen." P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. CHILDREN’S MESSAGE You Are Invited Look At Who’s Invited SERMON WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD HYMN All Who Believe and Are Baptized ELW 442 APOSTLES' CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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 P: With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God's creation. A brief silence. 9 A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your church rejoice at your banquet where all are invited and welcomed, washed and fed, forgiven and chosen. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your creation rejoice in green pastures, beside still waters, on mountaintops, in harvested fields, along city streets, down country roads, and throughout the valleys. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your world rejoice in peace which surpasses understanding, at tables overflowing with good food and drink, and where shrouds of sorrow are lifted. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. A: Come near us, Lord God. Let your faithful rejoice in every assembly, in praise and singing, word and deed, unrestrained from worry and unchained from fear. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. P: Come near us, Lord God. Let your people rejoice with faces wiped free of tears, minds unbound from disgrace, bodies freed from suffering, and souls restored . . . Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. A: Come near us, Lord God. Let those who wait for you rejoice with all the saints, whose names are in the book of life and who now sit at the great feast with you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. P: Trusting in your mercy and goodness, we bring before you these prayers and whatever else you see that we need, in the name of the one who sets us free, Jesus Christ, our Savior. C: Amen. 10 PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. (The congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord.) THE OFFERING OFFERTORY RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. 11 ELW 884 PROPER PREFACE P: 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: WORDS OF INSTITUTION (Blessing of Bread & Wine) THE LORD’S PRAYER P: Remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray, P: The reign of God is at hand. Come, taste the joy prepared for you. 12 COMMUNION HYMNS Lamb of God Celebrate The Lord Of Love Trade your heavy heart for a heart of joy, celebrate what God has done; Join the song of praise as we gather here, celebrate the Lord of Love. Jesus is our Lord, He is reigning here we declare, “His kingdom's come.” Darkness has to flee in His holy light, celebrate the Lord of Love. All creation sings, hear the oceans roar; Let the earth proclaim that Christ is Lord. Trade your heavy heart for a heart of joy, celebrate what God has done; Join the song of praise as we gather here, celebrate the Lord of Love. Jesus is our Lord, He is reigning here we declare, “His kingdom's come.” Darkness has to flee in His holy light, celebrate the Lord of Love. 13 Change My Heart, O God The Power of Your Love Lord I come to You, let my heart be changed, renewed; Flowing from the grace that I found in You. Lord I’ve come to know the weaknesses I see in me will be stripped away by the pow’r of Your love. Chorus: Hold me close, let Your love surround me, bring me near, draw me to Your side. And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the ea-gle, and I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love. Lord unveil my eyes, let me see You face to face; The knowledge of Your love, as You live, in me. Lord renew my mind as Your will unfolds in my life, in living every day by the pow’r of Your love. Repeat chorus Ending: and I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love. 14 ELW 801 POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: The precious body and blood of our Lord and risen Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you in his grace, keep you in his peace and bring you unto everlasting life. C: Amen. POST COMMUNION PRAYER P: O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all peoples, the bread of life and the cup of salvation. Send us from this banquet to invite others into these good things, to let justice roll down like waters, and to care for the least of our sisters and brothers; through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and our Savior. C: Amen. WE ARE SENT OUT WITH JOY BENEDICTION P: The blessing of almighty God, the Father of glory, + Jesus Christ our peace, and the Spirit of truth, be upon you and remain with you always. C: Amen 15 SENDING SONG Every Move I Make Chorus Every move I make, I make in You; You make me move, Jesus. Every breath I take, I breathe in You. Every step I take, I take in You, You are the way, Jesus Every breath I take, I breath in You. (piano interlude) Refrain: Waves of mercy, waves of grace, Everywhere I look, I see Your face Your love has captured me. Oh, my God, this love how can it be? (piano interlude) Repeat chorus and refrain and interludes La, la, la, la,la,la,la La, la, la, la, la,la,la. Repeat La La refrain 3 times. DISMISSAL P: Go in peace. Christ is with you. C: Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20467 and CCLI license 1571587 16 THANK YOU TO OUR WORSHIP SERVANTS Ministers Preacher Organ/Keyboard Choir Director Vocalists Guitar Drummer Altar Guild Bread Baker Greeter Lector Communion Assist Prayer Crucifer Ushers All the people of Our Savior Pastor Mike Herschberger Lois Eige Stacy Heil Sandy Bishop, Randy Bishop, Denise Case, Avery Case and Alyson Hicks Allen Dale, Brian Danielson, Gordon Miller and Carl Scafferi Evan Hicks/Landyn Larson Kayla Danielson Amy Mills Chuck Ethington and Rhonda Herschberger Rhonda Herschberger Becky Scafferi Becky Scafferi Avery Case Steve Freiberg, Owen Kerber, John Reardon and Bill Wilson NEXT SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 45:1–7 Psalm 96:1–9 [10–13] 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 Matthew 22:15–22 17 THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOR TODAY – October 12 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Sunday School Soup Kitchen MONDAY – October 13 5:30 pm OSLC night at Culver’s TUESDAY – October 14 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study 10:30 am Reading Group 1:30 am WELCA 7:00 pm PPC Meeting 7:00 pm Becky Scafferi – Fellowship Hall WEDNESDAY – October 15 9:30 am Wednesday Wonders 6:15 pm Confirmation 6:30 pm Praise Team Newsletter Articles Due THURSDAY – October 16 1:00 pm Dominoes 7:00 pm Bible Study SUNDAY – October 19 9:00 am Worship 10:15 am Sunday School ANNOUNCEMENTS GOOD MORNING! We are happy you have joined us today to praise, listen and be fed by Almighty God. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here! Holy Communion is celebrated at each worship service and we invite all believers to receive the sacrament with us. Children who commune at their home church are also welcome here; if your child does not commune please bring him/her to the table for a blessing. The ushers will direct you to the table. Please extend your hand if you desire to commune. THE ALTAR FLOWERS today are given to the Glory of God by Doreen Hasenwinkel in memory of loved ones and a safe trip home from Afghanistan for her grandnephew. 18 ATTENDANCE for this past Sunday was 123. THE GIVING JUG RECIPIENT for 4th quarter of 2014 (October thru December) will be the Gonja Lutheran Hospital in Tanzania (Pare Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania). This hospital is being sponsored by the Southeast Iowa ELCA synod and is in need of beds and medical supplies for their mission to assist the community in Tanzania. St. Peter’s Lutheran in Grimes is a partner in this ministry and is assisting in providing beds and shipping them to the hospital. Nurse Dora, an RN at the hospital, was at the Synod Assembly in May and talked about the needs of her hospital - she was very caring Christian and it was a privilege to listen to her speak. We appreciate all the support from the congregation for the Giving Jug. Service and Mission SUNDAY FLOWERS - please sign up to provide flowers for worship in memory or honor of loved ones or a friend. The beauty of flowers testifies to God’s presence and love. NOVEMBER FLOWERS. We are in need of people to sign up for flowers in November. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th, please mark your calendars. This will be our night to eat at Culver’s at 5:30. Hope to see you there. KARAOKE FOR A CAUSE! Saturday, October 25, 5:30-9:00pm. Knights of Columbus, 201 W High St. See flyer on bulletin board in the narthex. THRIVENT MEMBERS, the annual County Meeting with dinner, entertainment and elections will be at Trinity in Marshalltown, Sunday, Nov. 9th at 12:30 pm. “Signup” sheet is on the back counter in the narthex. CARING CENTER 110 W. Main. We are in need of men’s clothes, sweatshirts, jackets, winter coats, shoes and boots. We need children’s winter clothes, boots, shoes and coats. For the women, we are in need of winter clothes, coats, shoes and boots. We always take household items, silverware, dishes, bedding, towels, lamps—all working and clean. Our items are for those in need, they can come once a month, with limits to be taken. All are free or free will offering to help pay our rent, lights and insurance. Donna, Bonnie and I (Karen), volunteer from OSLC. Please stop in and take a look. Monday & Wednesday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR ITEMS TO THE CHURCH AND PUT IN THE PROPER BOX IN THE ENTRY WAY. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is Nov. 2nd. Signup sheet for those who have gone before us is laying on the back counter in the narthex. 19 IN OUR PRAYERS TODAY OSL MEMBERS Bev Slocum – recovering after surgery Fred Gould – recovering at home Rodney Larson – recovering after surgery Chelsea Reinberg – Peace Corps in Zambia Africa Dawn Johnston – recovering after surgery Ron Patton – health issues Krista Pape – ongoing health concerns WE REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS Bob Seemuth – Southridge Nursing Home Jean Eige – Southridge Nursing Home FRIENDS AND FAMILY Family of Marvin Walters, brother of Bill Walters, who passed away Family of Ruth Jackson Meyer, friend of Carol Fuller, who passed away Mabel Kunch – friend of Hugh & Shirlee Fuhr Judy Dutoit – friend of Hugh & Shirlee Fuhr Family of Ivan Prigge, Charter Member, who passed away Paula Purvis – mother of Angie Eastman Tracy Monzo – daughter of Dave Luthro Darwin Mauer – grandfather of Ben Mauer Beverly Hamilton – friend of John & Nancy Reardon Congregation of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lorain, Ohio Spenser Ahn – grandson of John & Nancy Reardon Tom & Joy Weltsch – friends of John & Nancy Reardon Marty Kreutzbender – nephew of John & Nancy Reardon Clarence Sedgwick – father of Sandy Bishop Ivan Pfantz – father of DeLee Freiberg Roger Waltemyer – nephew of Bev Slocum Connie Woosley – daughter-in-law of LaRue Woosley Royce Van Cleave – brother of La Rue Woosley Beulha Stinson – sister-in-law of Krista Pape MILITARY Garret Swank – grandson of Ken & Linda Lindblom Serving in Afganistan Cory Reiter & family – grandson of Karen Weltzin, stationed in Korea John Otten – grandnephew of Doreen Hasenwinkel Adam Miller – son of Gordon & Mary Miller Please pray for our troops for their safety. 20
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