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Peace Lutheran Church
Welcome Visitors and Friends!
We rejoice you have chosen to worship with us and pray you
will be blessed as we share God’s love. Whether you are
from out of town or living in the area, please sign the register
at your seat and/or the guest register in the narthex/lobby.
We invite you to pick up one of the visitor packets in the
narthex/lobby to learn more about Peace Lutheran.
Holy Communion at Peace
We welcome all baptized believers in Jesus Christ to receive Holy Communion. White
grape juice is available for those who cannot drink wine. Those who do not commune are
encouraged to come forward for a blessing.
We Welcome Children
Children are welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship at Peace. So that they,
and all, may experience worship meaningfully, please note:
Nurture:
We offer Children's Time for children ages 4 through 9
(younger if accompanied by an adult) during the
regular sermon time.
Comfort:
We provide a staffed, fully-equipped nursery for
children 3 and younger. If your child becomes
restless, you may wish to worship with her/him
through the viewing window and via piped-in sound in
the nursery. Please ask an usher for directions.
Safety:
We ask that an adult accompany any child who is
outside the building.
Peace Lutheran Church
Christian Education Opportunities
We welcome all who wish to join us as
we grow in faith and spirituality.
We offer classes Sunday mornings September through May from 9:45 to 10:45 for
4-year-olds through adult.
PreK through 5th grade students start with an opening
in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45.
PreK-K - Room 4
1st grade - Room 3
2nd-3rd grades - Room 5
4th-5th grades - Room 1
Pre-Confirmation/Confirmation - Pastor Craig's office (typically 6th - 8th grades)
Confirmed Youth - Room 2 (typically 9th-12th grades)
Adults - Room 2 to watch video with Youth, then move to Fellowship Hall for
discussion
Other small group adult learning opportunities are available at other times of the
week. For more information please contact Sharon Altman at:
[email protected].
Year-round, the nursery is available during the Sunday School Hour
for children who are 3 and younger
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Consecration Sunday - Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Holy Communion Setting 2
Sunday, October 19, 2014 – 8:30 & 11:00 am Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome and Service Notes
*Confession and Forgiveness (Congregational Response in Bold)
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
Presider: In the name of the Father, and of the + of your creation.
Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
We have failed to share the bounty
Congregation: Amen.
of your harvest with the poor and needy.
Forgive our sin, increase our faith,
Recognizing our need for God's mercy,
strengthen us in service,
let us confess our sin, and seek reconciliation and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
with God and each other.
Heaven rejoices when a sinner repents
Silence is kept for reflection.
and a lost sheep is found.
In the mercy of almighty God,
God of justice and compassion,
Jesus Christ was given to die for us,
we confess that we have sinned against you
and for his sake God forgives us all our sins.
in thought, word, and deed.
As a called and ordained minister
You created us to love you with
of the church of Christ,
all that we are and have . . .
and by his authority,
We have not.
I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness
You created us to love our
of all your sins,
neighbors as ourselves . . .
in the name of the Father, and of the + Son,
But we have not.
and of the Holy Spirit.
We have not been faithful stewards
Amen.
Gathering
* Gathering Hymn - 705 God of Grace and God of Glory
* Greeting
Presider: The grace given to us in Christ Jesus, the power of God who calls us with a holy
calling, and the help of the Holy Spirit living in us be with you all.
All: And also with you.
* Congregation Please Stand
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*Kyrie Eleison (Lord Have Mercy)
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*Canticle of Praise (from Luke 2)
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*Prayer of the Day (See Celebrate Insert)
Special Music
Word
First Reading: Isaiah 45: 1 - 7
A reading from Isaiah.
Leader: Word of God, Word of Life. All: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 96 (see Celebrate Insert)
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1: 1 - 10
A reading from 1 Thessalonians.
Leader: Word of God, Word of Life. All: Thanks be to God.
* Gospel Acclamation (from John 6:68)
* Gospel: Matthew 22: 15 - 22
Leader: The holy gospel according to Matthew. All: Glory to you, O Lord.
The gospel concludes: Leader: The gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermons
* Hymn of the Day - 686 We Give Thee But Thine Own
* Congregation Please Stand
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* Apostles' Creed
he is seated at the right hand of the
Father, and he will come to judge the
living and the dead.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
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 (see Celebrate Insert) Congregational Response in BOLD
Assisting Minister: Let us pray: With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus...
. . . . Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great..
The prayers are concluded:
Presider: Trusting in your mercy and goodness... Amen.
Peace
St. Paul wrote, "So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed
away; see, everything has become new! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself
through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation..." (2 Corinthians 5:17-18)
Having peace with God, we now share that peace with each other.
Presider: The peace of Christ be with you always.
Congregation: And also with you.
The people greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace and may say
“Peace be with you,” or similar words.
Announcements
Offering/ Offertory
* Congregation Please Stand
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*Offertory Response - Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful (from Isaiah 5)
* Offering Prayer:
Assisting Minister: Let us pray. God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love
endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with
these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord.
All: Amen.
* Congregation Please Stand
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Meal
* Great Thanksgiving
Presider: The Lord be with you.
All: 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.
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:
(From Isaiah 6:3 and Mark 11:9)
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* Thanksgiving at the Table (Congregational Response in BOLD)
Holy God, you alone are holy,
you alone are God.
The universe declares your praise:
beyond the stars; beneath the sea;
within each cell; with every breath.
We praise you, O God.
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.
Generations bless your faithfulness:
Remembering his love for us on the way, at the
through the water; by night and day;
table, and to the end,
across the wilderness; out of exile; into the we proclaim the mystery of faith:
future.
Christ has died.
We bless you, O God.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We give you thanks for your dear Son:
at the heart of human life; near to those who We pray for the gift of your Spirit:
suffer;
in our gathering; within this meal;
beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now. among your people; throughout the world.
We thank you, O God.
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.
Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God,
through Christ Jesus,
by your Spirit, in your church, without end.
Amen.
* Congregation Please Stand
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* The Lord's Prayer (It is a tradition at Peace to join hands for the prayer.
The prayer form we use is displayed on the screen.)
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.
Lamb of God (from John 1: 29)
* Congregation Please Stand
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Communion Hymns - 744 Lord Be Glorified
Have Thine Own Way Lord (See projection screen)
*Table Blessing
Presider: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his
grace.
All: Amen.
* Post-Communion Canticle
* Congregation Please Stand
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* Prayer after Communion
Assisting Minister: Let us pray. O God, our life, our strength, our food,
we give you thanks for sustaining us
with the body and blood of your Son.
By your Holy Spirit, enliven us to be his body in the world,
that more and more we will give you praise
and serve your earth and its many peoples,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
All: Amen.
Consecration Sunday Commitment
Sending
Blessing (based on Psalm 121)
Presider: Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit,
watch over your going out and your coming in,
from this time forth and forevermore,
Amen.
*Sending Hymn - 413 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!
Dismissal
Presider: Go in peace. Remember the poor.
Congregation Responds: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Fellowship: Please join us for coffee, tea and refreshments in the Narthex.
Flowers & Flame: Provided by Jacqueline Allen
in memory of my husband’s birthday
* Congregation Please Stand
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Prayer Concerns
We update the prayer list weekly. Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks unless otherwise
requested. To add a concern on the list, please email the Church Office ([email protected]). You
may also complete one of the blue Prayer Request forms in the attendance booklets or use the
form online at www.myplc.org. Drop the completed form in the offering plate.
Merciful God, surround those named with your steadfast love and lighten the burdens. . .
for
Other Concerns
for
Health Related Issues
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David Demos-Kuehl
the threat of terrorism
Steve Gill
Gail Mooney
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Those Who Mourn
Joyce Shepherd
Corrine P.
Richard Hedges
for the family and friends of:
Mike Callahan
† Nicole Matthews on the passing
of her mother
Michelle & Robert
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Denise Jewell (Mother of Laura Jewell)
Maddie Grace
Jim Schjolberg
Charles Grigg
Annette Dunn
LeRoy “Buddy” Hicks
Margie Speicher (Deb Micsky’s mother)
Charles Bell
Dennis Thomas
Joseph Summers, Sr.
Rosemary Barbella
Genevieve Doherty
for
Those in War
Lynette (Karen Gesl’s niece)
Carole Crawford
Carmen Estrada (Erma Mullaney’s mom)
We pray always for all those unnamed who
suffer daily from disease, depression, and other
afflictions. Give them peace and hope.
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Announcements
Please submit bulletin announcements to the church office at [email protected] as early as
possible, and not later than Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m.. Please limit your announcements to
110 words, maximum.
Calling walkers of all ages
The 12th Annual Walk to End Homelessness in Charles County is coming Saturday November 15,
2014, rain or shine. The walk begins at the La Plata Town Hall, continues for about 3 miles around
the town, ending back at the Town Hall. All the funds raised go toward supporting the Safe Nights
program. For several years now, there have been as many as 25-40 people representing Peace at
the walk; It would be great to have more than 40 walking this year.
If you walk as a member of the Peace team the registration fee is $15. Walking alone it is $20.
Please register on-line at www.lifestylesofmd.org. or go to www.myplc.org and click on the WALK
TO END HOMELESSNESS logo to register. Please select “Individual Registration” option, then
“Join a Team” at the end of the process - our team is Peace Lutheran Church. We also have
registration forms available on the table in the Narthex/lobby for those who are not able to sign up
on-line. Please use the list to let us know how many people from your family will be participating in
the march..
Barn Door Project is Complete
The Worship and Music team is grateful to be able to announce the completion of the Fellowship
Hall projection screen cover. It is meant to protect the screen when it is not in use. The
beautifully-crafted “barn door” coverings, created by our Multimedia Engineer, Dave Constantine,
are in keeping with the room’s architectural features. We hope that members will take a moment
after worship to admire the work. Please, prayerfully consider designating a future offering for this
important structure.
Sunday October 26th, 2-4 pm
Crafts, games, snacks!
Trunk or Treating at 3:30 pm
If you would like to participate in trunk or treating, please be at Peace by 3:00 to set up. Decorate
your vehicle and hand out treats. A great way to be in fellowship with Peace's youngest crowd!
Sign up in the narthex. Contact Becky Conrad with questions.
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Remembering Our Loved Ones
Please use this form to list your family and friends that have died since November 1, 2013
for their remembrance on All Saints’ Day, Sunday, November 2, 2014
We will honor them at both services.
Please print clearly.
Name of deceased:_____________________________________________________
Your Name:___________________________________________________________
Relationship to the deceased:_____________________________________________
if known - Birth date:_____________________Date of Death_____________________
Please return this by mail, e-mail or in the offering plate on any Sunday prior to November 2.
Names will be listed in the bulletin on November 4. Use as many forms as you need, or print
information clearly on a blank sheet of paper.
Remembering Our Loved Ones
Please use this form to list your family and friends that have died since November 1, 2013
for their remembrance on All Saints’ Day, Sunday, November 3, 2014
We will honor them at both services.
Please print clearly.
Name of deceased:_____________________________________________________
Your Name:___________________________________________________________
Relationship to the deceased:_____________________________________________
if known - Birth date:_____________________Date of Death_____________________
Please return this by mail, e-mail or in the offering plate on any Sunday prior to November 2.
Names will be listed in the bulletin on November 3. Use as many forms as you need, or print
information clearly on a blank sheet of paper.
C:/cdr files/All Saints Form.cdr
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Observations From the Church Office
Let Me Check My Calendar
I’m old enough to remember a time when the phrase “afraid to
make a commitment” referred to a guy with cold feet who didn’t
want to think about a serious relationship (much less marriage)
with a woman. I felt the same way about getting a dog, and,well,
don’t even ask me about first time home buying. These were
natural reactions to taking on serious responsibilities, and it was worth spending some time
thinking about them.
But sometimes I think we’ve gone too far. It seems today that many of us cannot or will not commit
to anything in advance. If you’ve ever been in the position of soliciting volunteers for church or
other events, you’ve experienced the reluctance of people to plan their lives beyond the next few
hours or days. If you ask someone in August to volunteer for an activity in October, the response
will often be, “I can’t. I don’t know what I’m going to be doing in October.” If you ask that same
person in October to volunteer for an activity in the following week, the response will often be, “I
can’t. You shouldn’t have waited until the last minute to ask.” Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you may
get the ubiquitous “Let me check my calendar.” I’m often tempted to tell people who use the “don’t
know what I’ll be doing” excuse that if they put this event on their calendar, they WILL know what
they’re doing in October. I often come away feeling as if what they are really saying is “Something
better might come along, so I can’t say yes to you now.”
I get several RSVP type invitations during the course of a year, and I often wonder how many of
those dinners, parties, weddings, etc. are disrupted by people who do not respond, then decide at
the last minute to attend. No problem,right, we all have extra steaks in the freezer for surprise
guests. Why do we find it so hard to just say yes or no? Of course, we’re all busy, and some
calendar conflicts are inevitable, but why not say yes to that invitation or volunteer opportunity? I
think it comes down to something called “priority.” When we make something a priority we find the
time for it. What if you were offered tickets to your favorite pro football team, would you accept
them or would you say, “Sorry, I don’t know what I’ll be doing that day.” How about tickets to your
favorite Broadway show, complete with transportation to New York? Too busy? Can’t commit?
I’ll bet you might not even bother to check your calendar. Shouldn’t we assign the same priority to
God’s work, or to the requests of our friends and family?
What if Jesus had simply said, “Father, I’m sorry, but I can’t commit to that event at Calvary. Let
me check my calendar.” What if He decided to wait for something better to come along? What if
our salvation from sin had depended on the whim of a calendar entry? It didn’t. Jesus gave us
priority.
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to let my doctor know I can’t commit to that flu shot..
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This Week's Worship Assistants
Our thanks for those who served this week...
8:30 am ELW 3
11:00 am ELW 3
Altar Care
S. Herrin
D. Mullaney
Acolytes
P. Festa, Sydney F.
Adrian P., John B.
Assisting Minister
G. Williams
G. Williams
Cantor
J. Hanson
C. Charnock
Lector
L. Finamore
S. Altman
Eucharistic Minister
E. Draughn, C. Welch
S. Grabner,
J.G. Lumpkins
Children's Time
B. Dewey
J. Boling
Children's Sermon
B. Conrad
B. Conrad
Nursery
L. Denton
L. Denton
Greeters
You
You
Ushers
S. Barnes, L. Finamore
J. Bryant, C. Warren
Organist/Pianist
M. Wolf
M. Wolf
C. Williams
A. Brown
Special Music
Multimedia
L. Fowble, C. Rick
Tellers
Progressive Dinner
Save the date for our annual Progressive Dinner on Saturday,
November 1st. This culinary event will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the
Gesl’s house in Swan Point for cold appetizers. Hot appetizers will
be on the menu at the Aanestad’s, also in Swan Point. Dessert will
be at the Peel’s in Bryantown. Look for the sign-up sheet in the
narthex and add your name to enjoy this wonderful event.
Contact Karen Gesl [email protected] for more information.
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Next Week's Worship Assistants - October 26, 2013
Our thanks for those who serve...
8:30 am ELW 3
11:00 am ELW 3
Altar Care
C. Rick
J. Bryant
Acolytes
Brooke S., Ashley S.
D. Fronck, Sydney F.
Assisting Minister
G. Williams
Cantor
E. Draughn
C. Charnock
Lector
C. Welch
G. Endicott
Eucharistic Minister
C. Welch, E. Draughn
N. Davis, D. Foster
Children's Time
G. Collinson
B. Curbello
Children's Sermon
G. Williams
T. Murphy
Nursery
L. Denton
L. Denton
Greeters
You
You
Ushers
Sarah B., Sarah S.
David B., J. Bryant
Special Music
Peace Singers
Peace Singers
Multimedia
D. Constantine
A. Brown
Organist/Pianist
L. Fowble, C. Rick
Tellers
Get Your Pumpkins and Support a Local Charity
You could get your holiday pumpkins at Wal-Mart or Safeway, but why
not buy them where your money will go to support The Fairy
Godmother Project, a local charity that provides support services for
families battling pediatric cancer. Come to the Patch at La Plata United
Methodist Church, part of the 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Festival. Dan
Brennan is coordinating the event which features a unique “No Left
Turn” maze, a Story Nook, and an opportunity to take your photo as a
scarecrow or pumpkin. The church is at 3 Port Tobacco Road
(intersection of U.S. 301 and Route 6) in La Plata. Contact Dan for information. Pumpkins
sold 7 days a week from 12 - 6 pm.
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Sermon Notes
Sermon Date: October 19, 2014
Sermon Title:
Why Take Notes?
1. Which Reading did the pastor use as the basis for his sermon?
2. How did the sermon show the love and grace of God?
For some people,
taking notes provides
a means of reinforcing
the important points of
the Pastor's sermon.
It also allows us to
review and think about
the key points once
the service is over.
How to Take Notes
3. Which hymns reflected the message of the sermon?
4. What did you learn from the sermon?
There is no best way.
Feel free to use the
question format
provided, or simply jot
down what you want
to remember, or
questions the sermon
may raise in your
mind.
Use Your Notes
5. Which part of today's sermon would you like to share with others?
Review and discuss
your notes with your
family or friends.
Your Name: __________________________________________
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
… to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen” (Galatians 1:3, 5,
NRSV). Welcome to worship!
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Peace Lutheran Church
401 East Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602-2880
Part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Contact Us
Tel: 301-843-1832
Fax: 301-870-8107
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us on the Web
www.myplc.org
Church Staff
Craig M. Endicott - Pastor
[email protected]
Will Derr - Minister of Music
[email protected]
Dan Brennan - Parish
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Becky Conrad - Director of
Youth and Family Ministry
[email protected]
Ask any Usher
Visiting Pastor
The Rev. Amy Thompson Sevimli took
office as assistant to the bishop of the
Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod
of the ELCA on January 1, 2008.
Sevimli came to the position from
serving as Associate Pastor at
Resurrection Lutheran Church in
Arlington, Virginia. Among the synod activities in which
Sevimli has participated are the Singles and Young Adults
Team of the Division for Congregational Life, Church
Vocations Committee of the Division for Ministry,
Reference
and
Council
Committee
and
Lutheran-Episcopal Coordinating Committee. She has
participated in Lutheran-Jewish Dialogue and continues
to serve as a Discernment Advocate with Project Connect,
an initiative of the Eastern Cluster of Seminaries.
She received her Master of Divinity degree from Duke
Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina, in 2003.
Included in her studies were a year at Lutheran
Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (LTSG) and a year at
the University of Bonn (Germany). She did her
undergraduate work at Wittenberg University in
Springfield, Ohio, an ELCA institution of higher education.
After graduating, Sevimli was awarded a Fulbright
Scholarship and taught in Germany. In 2008, Sevimli
completed a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) in New
Testament at LTSG.