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The Dedication of Our Renovations The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 4, 2016

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 215 N. Warren St. Orwigsburg, PA

570-366-2316

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Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer 610-858-4136 1295 Red Dale Road Orwigsburg, PA 17961 Justin McClure, Organist/Choir Director 570-573-4076 Cody Wertman, Sexton 570-366-1520 Karen Travor, Treasurer 570-366-8757 Samantha Clarke, Financial Secretary 215-617-2024 ******************************************************************* Welcome to worship. Today we are using Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the red book, found in the pew racks for our hymns.

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GATHERING

PRELUDE “Processional Voluntary” D. Lasky Invitation to move outside in the portico.

GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the

Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you Brothers and sisters: We have come together to dedicate our renovations for worship of the Almighty God and for the building up of the Body of Christ. From this day forward let it be a place for the gathering of the people of God, a place for proclaiming the Gospel through Word and Sacrament, and a place for bringing life and hope to us and to this community. Let us pray: Direct us, O Lord in all our doings with your most gracious favor and further us with your continual help, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name and finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting live; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OPENING OF THE DOORS Pastor receives the church keys from a representative of Property Committee Pastor hands the keys to a representative of Church Council who unlocks the doors.

Presenter of Keys – Jeffry Ritschel, Representative of Property Committee

Unlocking the Renovations – Gail Rarick, President of Church Council

PEACE

Peace be to this house,

And to all who enter here.

PSALM 122 (Recited in unison)

I was glad when they said unto me,

“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Now our feet are standing

Within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is built as a city

That is at unity with itself;

To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,

The assembly of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.

For there are the thrones of judgement,

The thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

“May they prosper who love you.

Peace be within your walls

And quietness within your towers.

For my brethren and companions’ sake,

I pray for your prosperity.

Because of the house of the Lord our God,

I will seek to do you good.”

P. All your works praise you, O Lord.

C. And your faithful servants bless you.

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PRAYERS OF DEDICATION

P. Accept our roof which we offer in thanksgiving; may it serve to protect and to shelter all who follow you as once the tents of old sheltered those who travelled through the wilderness to a promised land, knowing we are ultimately protected and guided by your word and your word alone. C. Amen. P. Accept our hardwood floor which we offer in thanksgiving; may those who walk on it do so in reverence and in love, giving honor and glory to your holy name. C. Amen. P. Accept these painted walls which we offer in thanksgiving; walls that serve as once did the curtain of the temple which stood between the sacred and the secular. May they always stand as a sign of what awaits above from where we live below, the ultimate sacredness on the other side. C. Amen. P. Accept our backyard which we offer in thanksgiving; may it serve to increase our vision of your glory, remind us of the original garden, and support our calling to worship you in spirit and truth as you originally intended. C. Amen. HYMN All People That on Earth Do Dwell #883

PRAYER OF THE DAY Blessed are you, O Lord our God, king of the universe. The heavens and the earth cannot contain you, yet you are willing to make your home in human hearts. We are the temple of you presence, and this building is the house of your Church. Accept us and this place to which we come to share with others the covenant you make through Holy Baptism, to praise your name, to receive your forgiveness, to hear your Word, and to be nourished by the body and blood of your Son. Be present always to guide and illumine your people. And now, O God, visit us with your mercy and blessing as we dedicate this house to your glory and honor and to the service of all people in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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WORD

Gospel Matthew 7: 24-29

The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. 24"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. 25The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock. 26And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell — and great was its fall!" 28Now when Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astounded at his teaching, 29for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.

A TIME OF SHARING “My Church Then, My Church Now” Kathy Miller

HYMN OF THE DAY God Is Here #526

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OFFERING

Ushers will provide the offering plates from the center aisle.

Please see that the plate is passed to the far end of the pew to the stained glass

window side. Please pass the plate back to the center aisle.

OFFERTORY * “The Twenty-Third Psalm” J. Althouse

Cindy Ritschel, Chris Long, Kathie Frantz, & Sue Schenck

OFFERTORY HYMN As the Grains of Wheat

MEAL

GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you. 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.

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It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS

WORDS OF INSTITUTION 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.

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THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power,

and the glory, forever and forever. Amen.

INVITATION The gifts of God for the people of God.

DISTRIBUTION

COMMUNION HYMN You Satisfy the Hungry Heart #484

TABLE BLESSING

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen

POST COMMUNION PRAYER O God, as a mother comforts her child, so you comfort your people, carrying us in your arms and satisfying us with this food and drink, the body and blood of Christ. Send us now as your disciples, announcing peace and proclaiming that the reign of God has come near; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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SENDING

Blessing – P: Almighty and merciful God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

bless, preserve, and keep you this day and forevermore.

SENDING HYMN The Church of Christ in Every Age #729

DISMISSAL Go in peace. Proclaim the good news. Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE “Toccata on Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” M. Burkhardt Our Liturgy and Music are used by permission through Augsburg Fortress License #20611.

******************************************************************* *The Twenty-Third Psalm (Althouse) is presented in honor of Kathy Frantz, Chris Long, and Cindy Ritschel by Sue Schenck.

Altar flowers are presented in memory of Irma Kamp by Tina Butler.

Today’s bulletins are presented in memory of my sister, Jody Krammes, by Robin Zimmerman.

Please sign the card for Emily Zehner as you leave today.

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SERVING TODAY: 9:15 AM LECTOR: Kathie Frantz; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Gwen Wehr; USHERS: Cheryl & Mallorie Dukmen; GREETERS: Tom Wehr & T.J. Wagner; ALTAR GUILD: Gwen Wehr & Gloria Dierwechter; COUNTERS: Sarah Kramer, Tom

and Gwen Wehr.

SERVING NEXT WEEK (9/11/16): 8:00 AM LECTOR: Debbie Moyer; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Ruth Ann Withers; USHERS: Kay Weidensaul & Debbie Moyer; GREETERS: Ron Rozansky & Nevin Zehner; ALTAR GUILD: Gwen Wehr & Gloria Dierwechter; COUNTERS: Rosalie Wingle, Marlene Eidam, & Mary Ellen Hering.

10:30 AM LECTOR: Tina Butler; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Robin Zimmerman; USHERS: Barb & Jerry Hinnershitz; GREETERS: Tom Wehr & Lou Ann

Taylor.

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SUNDAY WORSHIP RETURNS TO 8 & 10:30 AM

Next Sunday, September 11

also…

Never Forget!

Our motto as we remember 9/11.

A Service of Remembrance and Contemplation

Fifteen years after the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon Incorporating American Gospel Music

September 10 - 5:30 PM

September 11 – 8 & 10:30 AM

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RALLY DAY Can I Walk on Water?

Make a storm! Sign an important Bible verse.

What I did on summer vacation. Children – Youth – Grandparents

Adults interested in Sunday School Class

Regular and Blueberry Pancakes from Chef Rarick!

September 11 9:15 – 10:15 AM Gathering Room

High School Students **New this year**

All teenagers are welcome to attend Doug’s Sunday school class every week!

PD has taken on most of the Confirmation prep work which allows Doug to teach a

class geared for all young adults.

The topics will follow the “Faith Lens” program with newly produced lessons every

week about real life events and how they relate to the Scripture that you’ll hear in

church. Please feel free to drop in some Sunday morning and see what this new

program is all about!

Adult Sunday School

“Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith” A study of Christian Denominations and

Non-Christian Traditions. 32 Traditions in the U.S.

Class begins September 18 9:15 AM in the Parlor.

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Chancel Choir rehearsal will resume on Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00 PM. New members are always welcome!

The Choir will return to worship on September 11th at 10:30 AM.

Bell Choir will resume rehearsals on Thursday, September 15 at 7:00 PM.

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Evangelism Committee will be on the square for Heritage Day on September 10, 2016

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We are going to have a prayer wall.

Please take a walk down town and look for us!

Volunteers needed: Are you able to volunteer an hour of your time? Please call Connie Teter for more information – 570-366-0255.

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Calendar Monday, September 5 6:30 PM Evangelism

Wednesday, September 7 7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Saturday, September 10 5:30 PM Worship

Sunday, September 11 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship

Office hours for the week of 9/5/16

Tuesday: 10 – 3 Friday: 10 – 3

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