The Nineteenth Sunday of Pentecost
Saint Mark Lutheran Church
790 Marion Street NE, Salem, Oregon
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Please use the Lectionary Insert for the Prayer of the Day, Lessons & Psalm and
the ELW hymnal for each hymn. Hymns are located at the back of the book and
the numbers are in the upper right corner). Large print bulletins and lectionary
inserts are available from the ushers.
October 19, 2014
HOLY COMMUNION
Setting Nine, Evangelical Lutheran Worship
PRELUDE
Variations on "Navy Hymn"
arr. Joseph
COMMENTS ON THE DAY
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
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God, Creator of all that is help us to recognize that everything -- all that
we are, all that we have, each and every day --- is a gift from you, and
the only faithful response to a gift is gratitude and generosity. We pray,
Lord, free your people.
God, Giver of Life, you desire that all your sons and daughters have what
is needed to live a dignified life. Prompt us with the uncomfortable
reminder that some of our brothers and sisters suffer and die simply
because they have no food, and give us the holy determination to turn
their tears into joy. We pray,
Lord, free your people.
God of mercy and compassion, we who are made in your image, make us
merciful and compassionate like you, so that all may see your love in us
and so that our love might renew the face of the earth.
Lord, free your people.
Jesus, Son of God and Savior, redeem us to be a people who bring life and
light to the world. Refashion our lives so that all who struggle and suffer
in this world
find in us a home and heart for their cry for mercy.
We pray,
Lord, free your people.
Jesus, Brother and Messiah, you seek the redemption of all that is --- our
lives, our families, our cities, our world. Inspire our churches, our
workplaces and our government to serve, not oppress; to bring life, not to
take life; to be instruments
of your mercy. We pray,
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Lord, free your people.
God of Love and Salvation, save us. Save us from both empty bellies and
empty hearts. Save us all from both the horror of anyone starving and
from the hell of our not caring for those who suffer. We pray,
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Lord, free your people.
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God of Miracle and Grace, kindle in us an enthusiasm for your Gospel
which
drives us into the adventure of compassion and justice. Let
us not
be satisfied until all people can pray gratitude for daily bread. We
pray,
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Lord, free your people.
Silence is kept for reflection.
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Generous and faithful God,
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we confess to you all the ways, known and unknown, that we reject
and undermine your steadfast love. Though you made us your people,
we treat strangers with suspicion. Though you forgave our debts, we
collect without mercy. Yet we are quick to pass judgment on others.
Have mercy on us, O God, and remember your promise to us, for the
sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand
forever. Through the living Word, + Jesus Christ, God forgives your
every debt, your every sin, and gives you a new heart and a new spirit.
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Amen.
GATHERING HYMN
"O God Beyond All Praising"
GREETING
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Sisters and brothers in Christ,
beloved children of God:
grace, mercy, and peace be with you all.
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And also with you.
THE HYMN OF PRAISE
ELW–No. 880
PRAYER OF THE DAY
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The Lord be with you.
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And also with you.
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Let us pray.
O God, you have given us the inheritance of new life in Jesus Christ. May
your grace move us to assure that the abundance of your creation is used
to overcome hunger and poverty in our world.
Amen
CHOIR ANTHEM:
"Christ Be Beside Me"
Wasson/arr. Kingsbury
(Saint Mark Choir; Kay Mitchell, oboe)
TEXT: Christ be beside me, Christ be before me, Christ be behind me,
King of my heart. Christ be within me, Christ be below me, Christ be
above me, never to part. Christ on my right hand, Christ on my left
hand, Christ all around me, shield in the strife. Christ in my sleeping,
Christ in my sitting, Christ in my rising, light of my life. Christ be in
all hearts thinking about me, Christ be on all tongues telling of me,
Christ be the vision in eyes that see me; in ears that hear me, Christ ever
be. (adapted from St. Patrick's Breastplate, 8th century)
TEMPLE TALK - Bill Innis
Sit
FIRST LESSON - Isaiah 45:1-7
PSALM - 96:1-13
SECOND LESSON - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Stand
GOSPEL
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The Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
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Glory to you, O Lord.
Matthew 22:15-22
The Gospel reading concludes, “The Gospel of the Lord.”
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Praise to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
Pastor
SERMON
Mantey
Stand
HYMN OF THE DAY
"We Give Thee But Thine Own"
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.
ELW – No. 686
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
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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.
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Hear us, O God.
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Your mercy is great.
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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.
PEACE
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The peace of the Lord be with you always.
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And also with you.
The ministers and congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Peace be with you
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Peace be with you.
TEMPLE TALK
OFFERING
"Sarabande"
(Kay Mitchell, oboe)
The Offering is received as the Lord's table is prepared.
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
“Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart ”
Corelli
OFFERING PRAYER
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Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered
together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together
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from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory
through Jesus Christ, now and forever.
Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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The Lord be with you.
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And also with you.
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Lift up your hearts.
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We lift them to the Lord.
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Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
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It is right to give our thanks and praise.
PREFACE
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It is indeed right to give you our thanks and praise, O God,
for you love justice and strengthen the upright,
and you have shown us your goodness.
You are the living and true God who created all things
and whose voice sets the earth shaking.
You rescued a people from slavery
and promised your presence to go with them.
To Moses you revealed your glory
and through your prophets you made known your justice.
In your child, Jesus, you have come to us in person,
teaching us your ways in sincerity and truth.
In him we have learned to give to you all that is yours —
the work of faith, the labor of love, and a steadfast hope.
Though his enemies put him to death,
you raised him from the dead
and through the power of his gospel in the Holy Spirit
you have given us mercy and rest.
Therefore with angels and archangels, saints and sinners, high
voices from the sky, deep voices from the sea, and the whole
company of creation, we proclaim your presence among us.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
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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.
With this bread and cup we remember our Lord’s passover from death to
life as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
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Christ has Died,
Christ has Risen,
Christ will come again.
LORD'S PRAYER
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION AT SAINT MARK
Christ welcomes all to receive him in bread and cup. Following distribution
to the assistants, the Sacrament will be brought to any who are unable to come forward.
Simply notify an usher or raise your hand so that those distributing Communion may
serve you. For those who are able, please come to the chancel rail, either kneeling or
standing.
Upon receiving the bread, you may dip the bread into the first chalice or you may
eat it and drink from the second chalice. Grape juice is available from the ceramic cup.
For those with allergic conditions, consecrated rice wafers are available. All are
welcomed.
COMMUNION
As the ministers give the bread and cup to each communicant, they say these words:
The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you.
The communicant may say: Amen
When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say
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The body of Christ, given for you.
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
and each person may respond
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Amen.
COMMUNION SONG
COMMUNION HYMN
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"
ELW - No. 841
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
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Now may the power of Christ’s body and blood reach deep into your
heart, your mind, and your body to heal your wounds.
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Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
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O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all
people, 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 the
like waters, and to care for the least of our sisters and brothers; through
Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and our Savior.
Amen
POST COMMUNION HYMN
"You Servants of God"
ELW - No. 825
BLESSING
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May the God of love, who loves you freely, strengthen you in your love
for others; may Jesus Christ, who is the true bread from heaven, grant you
grace to speak out for those who have no voice; may the Spirit, who
dwells in you, empower you to go out into the world to work for change,
bringing God's justice and hope to all.
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Amen
DISMISSAL
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Go in peace. Christ is with you.
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Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
Recessional on "Navy Hymn"
arr. Joseph
HYMNS: Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship, Sundays and Seasons Copyright
©2006 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
ANTHEM: Text: adapted from St. Patrick's Breastplate, 8th century; from New Hymns for
All Seasons by James D. Quinn, SJ; translation © 1969 James D. Quinn, SJ by permission
of Selah Publishing Co., Kingston NY; Music: ST. ROSE, Laura Wasson, arranged by
Craig Kingsbury © 1993 OCP Publications. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A710286. All rights reserved.
Welcome to Saint Mark. All are welcomed to receive Holy Communion.
Today we especially pray for: Pries family, Cheron Mayhall, Grace Erickson,
Melissa Smith, Ron Amstutz, Millie Siewert, Diane Olson, Dick Lewis, Paulette
Ayo-Williams, Bob Geisler, Barbara Thorpe, Joanne Butsch, Cindy Rose, Josh
Flamm, Bud Bridges, Sheila Kovatch, Donald Scheelar, Joseph & Peyton Higgins,
Victoria Deplois-Basl, Bob Frickel, Jerry Sheetz, and Mindy Pries. And Family
Members in the Military: Aubrey Rogers, Samantha (Pries) & Dustin Muravez,
Adam Roth, Joey Frickel, Sean Waligora, James Krogh, Daniel Krogh, and Alex
Weather.
Education meets at 9:45 a.m. with Forum and Sunday Church School.
FORUMS - October 19th - BREAD FOR THE WORLD "In the contemporary
United States, few can rival the voice and energy of Bread for the World, a
citizens group inspired by its Christian faith to lead the cause to end hunger" World Bank Report Jim Schackel will inform us about Bread for the World Who we are, What we do and How you can help.
October 26th - MEASURE 88 - Travis VanHorn will be our guest speaker.
He will explain Measure 88 which allows each of us the opportunity to uphold a
bipartisan bill passed in May ensuring that those who struggle to provide legal
proof of residence in Oregon re still able to obtain a limited duration and limited
purpose Drivers Card by voting YES on Measure 88.
Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network families arrive today at Saint Mark!
Welcome to them! Please stop and check the sign up sheet to see if we still need
for your help. Thanks!
An Evening in Germany (Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m.) tickets are on sale today after
worship or in the church office during the week. $5 for adults and $3 for
children. This will be an evening of good German food, fun and fellowship!
The bus will be available to pick up those needing a ride, please call the church
office to let us know you need a ride!
Stewardship Sunday will be November
9th.
Our theme this year is :
New Members will be received on Sunday, November 16th. Please let Deb or
Pastor Mantey know if you are interested in joining the Saint Mark community!
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God --- by Bruce & Carolyn Stock
Crucifer:
Lector:
Worship Assistant:
Communion Assistants:
Worship Assistants
Sydney Dougherty
William Knight
Miriam Haugen
Marie Arthur, Verne Deplois, Daina Upite,
Delia Miller, Charlotte Klampe, Janice Thorpe
Staff
Deb Mantey
Kelly Carlisle
Judith Linder
Tim Bibelheimer
Pam Garner
Brian Smith
Theresa Sawtell-Davie
The Rev. Charles Mantey
Outreach Coordinator
Musician
Choir Director
Organist
Director, Child Development Center
Maintenance
Parish Administrator
Pastor
Saint Mark’s Reconciling in Christ Statement:
At Saint Mark Lutheran Church, we celebrate that
Christ has made us one body with many members, all
sharing in God’s grace and unconditional love. As a
Reconciling in Christ congregation, we embrace all of
God’s people, regardless of age, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or economic
circumstance. We believe we are all unique and worthy individuals created
by God. We joyfully welcome you to join us in worship, prayer, study,
service, and fellowship.
This Week:
Join to worship, serve, and celebrate!
Sunday, October 19 - Bread for the World
8:30 a.m. Worship – Celebration
9:45 a.m. Education
9:45 a.m. Forum
11:00 a.m. Worship - Traditional
2-3:00 p.m. Kairos Community Lunch
- Welcome SIHN families!
Monday, October 20
5:30 p.m. RIC
Tuesday, October 21
6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study
10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
6:30 p.m. Council
Wednesday, October 22
6:00 p.m. Confirmation - Servant Project
6:00 p.m. Chimes Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, October 26 - Reformation & Blessing of Quilts
8:30 a.m. Worship – Celebration
9:45 a.m. Education
9:45 a.m. Forum
11:00 a.m. Worship - Traditional
2-3:00 p.m. Kairos Community Lunch