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Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday, October 5, 2014; 8:30 and 11:00 am
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND
Pastors Nadine Lehr and Larry Giese
Welcome to worship! In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable of the
vineyard, an image of Israel, the prophets’ mission, and Christ’s death. For people
of faith, the vineyard also speaks of God’s love poured out in the blood of Christ,
given to us for the forgiveness of sin. As we are nourished today with wine and
bread, may we share in Christ’s passion and know the joy of his resurrection.
Welcome to our visitors today. Please come again!
Today’s worship service is taken from the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW)
service book and hymnal. Please turn to Setting III, pp. 138-146, for the order of
the service and to the back of the book for the hymns.
Light type = Presiding and Assisting Ministers; Bold type = Congregation
Gathering Hymn: ELW #595 “Jesus Loves Me!”
Greeting and Kyrie, pp. 138-139
Hymn of Praise, “This is the Feast,” pp. 140-141
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray.
Beloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the
inspiration of your Spirit to know those things that are right, and by your
merciful guidance, help us to do them, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome and Announcements (please pass the friendship pads)
Temple Talk: Stewardship Team— Steve Muse
New Members Received
We welcome you into the Lord’s family. We receive you as fellow members of
the Body of Christ, children of the same heavenly Father, and workers with
us in the kingdom of God.
First Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14
even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh. If anyone else has
reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a
member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of
Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to
righteousness under the law, blameless. Yet whatever gains I had, these I have
come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as
loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his
sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order
that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own
that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the
righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of
his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his
death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have
already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it
my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider
that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind
and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize
of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
Children’s Message
Gospel Acclamation, “Alleluia,” p. 142
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46
The Holy Gospel, according to St. Matthew, the 21st chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
‘Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a
fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watch-tower. Then he leased it
to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent
his slaves to the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his slaves
and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other slaves, more
than the first; and they treated them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to
them, saying, “They will respect my son.” But when the tenants saw the son, they
said to themselves, “This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.”
So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. Now when the
owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They said to him,
‘He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other
tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time.’ Jesus said to them,
‘Have you never read in the scriptures: “The stone that the builders rejected has
become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes”?
Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given
to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. The one who falls on this
stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.’ When
the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized that he was
speaking about them. They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds,
because they regarded him as a prophet. Praise to you, O Christ.
Distribution
Time for Reflection
“Lamb of God,” p. 146
ELW #803, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
ELW #800, “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”
ELW #779, “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”
Post-Communion Blessing
Post-Communion Canticle, ELW #204, “Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise”
Post-Communion Prayer
Blessing and Dismissal, p. 146
Sending Hymn: ELW #826, “Thine the Amen ”
Sermon: Pastor Larry Giese
Hymn of the Day: ELW #343, “My Song Is Love Unknown”
Apostles’ Creed, p. 105
Prayers of Intercession
At the conclusion of each petition, the minister and the congregation will say:
“Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer.”
Sharing of the Peace, p. 143
We greet one another with the words, “Peace be with you.”
Offering
Offertory, ELW #182, “Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful”
Offertory Prayer
Communion
Dialogue, p. 144
Preface, p. 144
Sanctus, “Holy, Holy, Holy,” p. 144
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer (contemporary version, left side), p. 145
Worship Participants: Preaching & Presiding: Larry Giese; Assisting: Lauren
Sauer (8:30), Larry Kleingartner (11:00); Communion Assistants: Lynelle Lepp
& Linda Simmons (8:30), Lori & Bob Quintus (11:00); Ushers: Rod & Maxine
Nibbe (8:30), Bev & Doug Doolittle (11:00); Acolyte: Christ Pittenger (8:30),
Kalista Vetter (11:00); Organist: Marilyn Kesterke ; October Altar Guild:
Arlyce Malarkey, Deb Burke, Judy Vollmers & Eileen Rosenau
Prayers at Lord of Life: Alex Schroeder, Myla Wescom, Chris Koppang,
Morris Erickson, Rose Marie Jonson, Gerald Lux, Lyle Stotz, Layne Billings,
Shawn Bergstrand, Ryan Muse, Sophia Anderson, Merle Sherman, Chelle
Larson, Jane Guiremand, Marlys Selness, Arnold Ellefson, Mike Mallkmus,
Craig Storseth, Marcella Hopfauf, Carl Reikow, Kathleen Weiss, Valerie
Schroeder
Congratulations to Jennifer Phillips on the birth of her daughter, Brooklyn.
Flowers are given today by: Kevin & Rene Connell in celebration of Jared
Connell & Trina Johnson who were married yesterday and Ross Reinbold
Stewardship Info:
Attendance –Sun. (9-28): 292 Wed. (10-1): 86 Offering: General 9,301.25
August Expenses: $ 40,365.55
August Income: $ 37,367.00
Annual Expenses through August: $ 382,489.75
Annual Income through August: $ 379,649.02
October Work Group Leaders: Marcy & Eric Gabbert (391-9895)
Allen & Shirley Klein (667-2904)
New Members received at Lord of Life today are:
Brad & Sally Sandy, sponsors Chuck & Elizabeth Seil (8:30)
Slade Herfindahl, sponsor Bob Johnson (8:30)
Volunteers: Members with last names starting with “Pru” through “Sau”
Sawyer and Slone
Matthew Pitang, sponsors Larry & Nancy Kleingartner (8:30)
Worship Helps: The Nursery is open and staffed with youth volunteers every
Sunday from 8:15 am – 12:15 pm. An Infant care room is on the south side of
the sanctuary. Large Print Bulletins, a wheelchair and a walker, and personal
p.a. devices are available from the ushers’ station. Activity Bags for children are
available on the tree rack in the narthex. Children’s Bulletins are available by the
Activity Bags. Blended Worship Music Folders (including lyrics and music) are
available from the ushers. “I Give Electronically” cards are available in the
lobby near the children’s bulletins.
Aldeen Klain, sponsors Keith & Mary Jane Sailer (8:30)
Seth & Natasha Hoff, sponsors Rob & Sherry Hoff (11:00)
Aiden and Harrison
Jonathan & Mindy Hildremyr, sponsors Allen & Shirley Klein (11:00)
McKenzie, Addyson, and Brayden
Justin & Jill Steinle, sponsors Andrew & Alayna Gottsman (11:00)
Sullivan and Sutton
Today we will serve Holy Communion in worship. Those who come to receive
the gifts of Christ’s body and blood for the strengthening of their faith and the
forgiveness of their sins are welcome to eat and drink. Taste and see that the Lord
is good!
For Communion: Grape juice is always available if you would rather not or
cannot drink wine. Simply indicate “grape juice, please” when you get to the
server. "Gluten free” communion wafers are available. Simply indicate “gluten
free” to the server when you come to the communion station.
Lynn & Pearl Swenson, sponsor Helen Swenson (11:00)
Wednesday
Max Erickson and Kylie Mundt, sponsors Dallas & Beth Anderson (6:15)
Lainey
Welcome to Lord of Life!
Stewardship Bible References
Time Talent Treasure
We should give to heal, feed, and encourage those less fortunate
than ourselves. Our giving allows the mission of the church to
be accomplished.
Matthew 25:31-46
Matthew 4:18-23
Stewardship involves the giving of our Time, our Talents, and our Treasure. We pray you
will take the time to read the bible verse (s) above and discuss them with your family. As
you Know more about Gods desire for us to be good stewards, we hope you will Grow in
your faith and be better prepared to Go into the world as one of his disciples.
The Stewardship Team
Adult Education: Today's session on discovering our Lutheran cultural roots will
center on our Scandinavian heritage. Lord of Life member Helen Swenson will
lead the discussion. Helen's father was born in Norway. She grew up in a heavily
Scandinavian region and continues an active involvement in both Norwegian and
Swedish cultural traditions. Scandinavians make up a large portion of this
northern region of the US. Lord of Life participates today in part of that tradition
with the annual lefse making and sales. The class format is open discussion as we
continue to identify those cultural factors that make up Lord of Life and
Lutheranism as we know it today.
Thank you to all volunteers for serving “The Banquet” last Thursday evening.
The next Baptismal class will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 9:30
am for baptisms planned for September or October. Please sign up at the info
desk.
Adult Education, October 19 & 26. With eight different measures on the ballot
in this November’s General Election, voters will have a lot to think about as them
make their choices. To help sift through the clutter, Lord of Life will be presenting
two adult forums explaining what each of the measures would do. The forums
will be held between services on Oct. 19 and 26, and will be presented by Marsha
and Claus Lembke of Bismarck. Marsha is president of the League of Women
Voters of Bismarck-Mandan, which has prepared a voters’ guide describing the
measures. She also serves as assistant sergeant-at-arms for the North Dakota
Senate. Her husband, Claus, is a lobbyist who is chairman of District 7
Republicans. He previously served on the Burleigh County Commission and the
State Board of Higher Education. The forums are designed to provide information
about the measures rather than to debate the merits of them. Larry Klundt and
Lee Kaldor, both members of Lord of Life and former members of Legislative
assemblies, have consented to be available for the discussions
The East Missouri Cluster Fall Gathering for Women of the ELCA is at
Trinity Lutheran Church on October 11th at 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. If you are
interested in attending please contact Janell Quinlan at 224-8244 by October 2nd.
The Book Review team for the newsletter has been formed but we still have a
few open slots. If you are an avid reader and would like to do a review please
contact Eichelle the Office Manager at [email protected]. Each team
member will to commit to doing between 1- 3 reviews each year.
We are looking to start a social media team. This team would help manage Lord
of Life’s online foot print. Members will help to create a social media strategy
and implement said strategy. If this is something you think you might be
interested in being involved with please contact Eichelle the Office Manager at
[email protected]
Wondering where the newsletters and devotionals have gone? Can’t find the
Simply Giving forms? They have moved the new and improved Information
Center. Check out the new Information Center for information about local events,
support groups as well as the flower chart. The Information Center is located on
the wall by the library. There is a lot of information so make sure to stop by!
Save the date: 10-12-14 CROP Hunger WALK. We walk because they walk.
Sometimes you walk because you want to find a cure for cancer. Sometimes you
walk in solidarity with those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Sometimes you
walk because you like the exercise. We walk, because they walk. People around
the world walk miles and hours every day for their basic needs of water and food.
Let’s walk together, with our sisters and brothers in Christ, because they walk.
Let’s raise money and awareness to provide food and water for those who need it
most – both in our community and around the world. WALK. Raise money. Bring
a friend. Sign up today! Join a team. Sponsor a walker!
10-12-14 * Music, games, registration @ 12:30 pm * Walk @ 1:30 pm State
Capitol Steps
4th-6th Graders you are invited to attend the 4th-6th grade Camp Bash at
Camp of the Cross October 17th-18th. We will leave Friday at 5:00 pm and
return home Saturday at 4:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to experience camp
for just one night with people and friends that you know, before you are required
to attend for a whole week in confirmation. We will stay up late, play games, have
worship, have a camp fire, eat with our hands, and all those super fun things you
get to do at camp. The cost for this event is $35.00 per student (write checks to
Camp of the Cross). Please sign up on the board in the Narthex and turn in a
registration form by October 5th at noon.
Do you know of a college-age student in nursing, education, OT, or other service
related career looking for a good resume building job? Lord of Life is looking
for a Sunday Morning Nursery Supervisor to provide skilled care in the nursery
every Sunday from 8:15 am - 12:15 pm. The position is paid, and the Supervisor
would have the help of confirmation age volunteers. Please contact Pastor Larry at
the church or Jessica Paulsen at 223-6324 with suggestions.
The new brochures with the schedule for the year for the women's programs at
Lord of Life are available on the information wall.
Ski Trip! There will be a ski trip to Big Sky for youth grades 7
-12 March 19th-22nd. We will leave afterschool on Thursday
the 19th and arrive back Sunday the 22nd in the evening. The
cost of the trip will be around $500.We won’t know exact price
until we have figured how many youth will go. As a fundraiser
we will package ink cartridges. Deadline to sign up is
January 11th.There are registration forms and a sign up sheet at the info desk.
Talk to Janie if you have any questions, or sign up!
Can you help Lord of Life be a good host? On Tuesday, October 21, Bishop
Mark Narum and his staff will be cooking chili and chicken noodle soup at Lord
of Life for the East Missouri and Heart River conference churches (basically, the
congregations in Bismarck and Mandan). We expect over 100 people and will
need help cleaning up after the meal. Paper products will be used so the clean-up
should be relatively easy. Dinner begins at 5:30 pm (everyone is welcome)
followed by Bible study with the bishop at 6:15 pm. Eight volunteers are
needed. If you can help, please visit with Pastor Nadine.
ELCA Youth Gathering
July 15th -20th , 2015 for Grades 8th -12th
Join about 36,000 youth from around
the country in this amazing 5 day event.
Great speakers, music, service projects,
and more! Registration cost is $325.
Does not include travel and food.
Registration Due by October 10. Pick up
a form at the youth board. See Janie for
more info or if you have questions.
Happening this week at Lord of Life
Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:00 am—4:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am—3:00 pm
Church Office: 223-2986
Sun., October 5
Camp of the Cross Bash Deadline
8:30 & 11:00 am: Worship
9:45 am: Sunday School
9:45 am: Adult Education
9:45 am: Senior Choir Rehearsal
6:45 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal
Mon., October 6
7:00 pm: Property Team Meeting
Tues., October 7
9:00 am: Staff Meeting
9:30 am: Piecemakers
5:00 pm: Evangelism Team Meeting
6:30 pm: Volunteerism and Worship
Team Meetings
6:30 pm: Newcomers Club
7:00 pm: Boy Scouts
7:00 pm: Youth Team Meeting
7:30 pm: Education Team Meeting
Wed., October 8
6:15 pm: Worship
7:00 pm: Confirmation Small Group
7:00 pm: Church School
Thurs., October 7
Bulletin Deadline @ 12:00 pm
6:00 pm: Stewardship Team Meeting
Fri., October 10
5:00 pm: Leaving for 7th—9th Grade
Camp of the Cross Bash
Sat., October 11
8:00 am: Women’s Bible Study
8:30 am: Men’s Bible Study
9:30 am: Baptism Class
4:00 pm: Returning from 7th—9th
Grade Camp of the Cross Bash
Sun., October 12
8:30 & 11:00 am: Worship
9:45 am: Sunday School
9:45 am: Adult Education
9:45 am: Senior Choir Rehearsal
12:30 am: Crop Walk
6:00 pm: WINGS
6:45 pm: Bell Choir Rehearsal