sunday, july 6, 2014 the fourth sunday after pentecost

Child with a Sad Face by Alexej Jawlensky

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, June 29, 2014

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HOLY COMMUNION THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

The Seven Marks of the Church: The Mass Sunday, July 6, 2014 + 9:30 a.m.

REST The mystery of God's ways is sometimes hidden from the wise and intelligent. Jesus associates with the lowly and outcast. Like Paul, we struggle with our own selfish desires and seek God's mercy and forgiveness. We gather to be refreshed by Christ's invitation: "Come to me, all you that are weary." Gathered around word, water, and meal, we find rest for our souls.

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GATHERING The Holy Spirit gathers us together as the people of God The GATHERING MUSIC The WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS The READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT Let us join together and say our Mission Statement. Come and see, Follow me, The gift of God, Jesus Christ, Has set us free. The BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESION & FORGIVENESS The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of Holy Baptism as the presiding minister begins.

In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

In the presence of God, who sees our hearts and our minds, let us confess our sin.

The assembly kneels or sits. Silence is kept for reflection and self-examination.

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God our strength, we confess that we are captive to the power of sin that dwells within us. We put ourselves first and others last. What we think will make us happy leaves us longing for more. Even when we want to do what is good, we find ourselves doing the opposite. Rescue us from death's grip on our lives, and raise us up day by day, that we may be alive to God in Christ Jesus. Amen. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God; therefore we are justified by God's grace as a gift. Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, in whom we have forgiveness of sin, life, and salvation. 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. Amen


The GATHERING HYMN Lord of All Hopefulness

The GREETING & PRAYER OF THE DAY The pastor and the assembly greet each other.

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.

The presider prays the prayer of the day.

Let us pray…the prayer concludes…one God, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly is seated.


WORD God’s Word is proclaimed in Scripture reading and preaching The FIRST READING Zechariah 9:9–12 The coming messianic king will inaugurate an era of disarmament and prosperity. Because of God's covenant with Israel, they are designated as "prisoners of hope."

9Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war-horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. 11As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. 12Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.

The reading concludes: Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God. The SECOND READING Romans 7:15–25a Life enslaved under sin is a catch-22 existence in which we know good but do not do it and do things we know to be bad. Through Jesus Christ, God has set us free from such a futile existence.

15I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 16Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. 17But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. 18For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. 19For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. 20Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. 21So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. 22For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, 23but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. 24Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!


The reading concludes: Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God. The assembly stands to welcome the Gospel.

The GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30 Jesus chides people who find fault with both his ministry and that of John the Baptist. He thanks God that wisdom and intelligence are not needed to receive what God has to offer.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Holy +1 Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. 16But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, 17'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.' 18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon'; 19the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds." 25At that time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; 26yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 27All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

1 Using the thumb, the people may make three small signs of the cross, one on the forehead, one on the lips, and one on the breast while silently using the traditional prayer, “May the Good News of Jesus Christ be in my mind, and on my lips, and in my heart. Amen”


28Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

The reading concludes: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

The assembly is seated. The SERMON “The Seven Marks of the Church: The Mass” Excerpt from On the Councils and the Church (Part III) by Martin Luther (Luther’s Works, Vol. 41, p. 163)

Sixth, the holy Christian people are externally recognized by prayer, public praise, and thanksgiving to God. Where you see and hear the Lord’s Prayer prayed and taught; or psalms or other spiritual songs sung, in accordance with the word of God and the true faith; also the creed, the Ten Commandments, and the catechism used in public, you may rest assured that a holy Christian people of God are present. For prayer, too, is one of the precious holy possessions whereby everything is sanctified, as St. Paul says [I Tim. 4:5]. The psalms too are nothing but prayers in which we praise, thank, and glorify God. The creed and the Ten Commandments are also God’s word and belong to the holy possession, whereby the Holy Spirit sanctifies the holy people of Christ.

Excerpt from The Augsburg Confession, Article XXIV (Concerning the Mass) (The Book of Concord, 2000 Edition, p. 68)

Our people have been unjustly accused of having abolished the Mass. But it is obvious, without boasting, that the Mass is celebrated among us with greater devotion and earnestness than among our opponents. The people are instructed more regularly and with the greatest diligence concerning the holy sacrament, to what purpose it was instituted, and how it is to be used, namely as a comfort to terrified consciences. In this way, the people are drawn to Communion and to the Mass…Moreover, no noticeable changes have been made in the public celebration of the Mass, except that in certain places German hymns are sung alongside the Latin responses for the instruction and exercise of the people. For after all, all ceremonies should serve the purpose of teaching the people what they need to know about Christ.

Silence for reflection.


The HYMN OF THE DAY Come to Me, All Pilgrims Thirsty

The CREED

With the whole people of God, let us confess our faith. 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.

The assembly may remain standing or kneel.

The PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.l

After each petition. Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

MEAL God feeds us with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ The PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. The worship leaders and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.

The assembly is seated. The OFFERING


The assembly stands as the gifts are brought forward. The OFFERTORY You Are Holy


The GREAT THANKGIVING

It is indeed right our duty and our joy…the Preface continues, concluding…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:


The EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (Summer) Holy God,

our Maker, Redeemer, and Healer, in the harmonious world of your creation, the plants and animals, the seas and stars were whole and well in your praise…the prayer continues, concluding…

Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen The LORD’S PRAYER (1975)

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: 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.

The BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Christ invites you to a place of honor at this banquet. Welcome to the feast. Thanks be to God.

The assembly is seated


The DISTRIBUTION OF THE HOLY SACRAMENT Access to the Lord’s Table is by invitation of the Lord himself. All baptized believers who trust that Christ is presented in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist are invited to come forward and receive Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Communion is distributed by coming up the center aisle at the direction of the usher and returning along the side aisle. Those who do not wish to receive the Sacrament may come forward with their arms crossed and receive a blessing. Those who, for any reason, cannot receive the wine may receive the Sacrament under the form of bread alone. In doing so, a communicant still receives the whole Christ.


After all have returned to their places, the assembly stands. The POST-COMMUNION BLESSING

The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.

The POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray…We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us, through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


SENDING God blesses us and sends us into mission The BLESSING Silence for reflection.

Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

The SENDING HYMN Come with Us, O Blessed Jesus

The DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The SENDING MUSIC


Acknowledgements Unless indicated all liturgical text from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright © 2014 by Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #42251. Scripture texts from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA . Used by permission. All rights reserved.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Assisting Minister Pam Swallen Lector Vickie Ramsier Communion Assistants Monica Kinsey & Kathy Kull Ushers Larry Pottorf, Brad Hooser, Robert Yeagley, Dave Porter, Rosemary McLaughlin & Jim McLaughlin Altar Guild Jeanne Hunston, Monica Kinsey, Vickie Ramsier & Lisa Ray

OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN CHRIST REQUEST THAT YOU REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK: + For health and healing: Our Household: Twila Pottorf, Laura Exline, Linda Becknell, Mary Lou Bertolucci, Linda Byrd Our Community: Robin Fry, Sue, Wandle, Loretta Crowe + For the unity of the Church throughout the world. + For our Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, our Interim Bishop Marcus Miller, our Bishop-elect Abraham Allende, the staff of our synod and congregation, all pastors and lay leaders. + For this community of faith as it lives the Seven Marks of the Church

+ For the Christian faithful in every country + For the President, Governor, Mayor, and all who hold authority in the nations of the world. + For the safety of the men and women in our Armed Forces: especially The Rev. James Eckert, Lt. Cdr., United States Navy Chaplain Corps deployed in Germany; The Rev. Andrew Genszler, Lt, United States Navy Chaplain Corps, deployed in Afghanistan. + For peace and justice in the world.

THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, July 6: Jan Hus, Martyr 9:30am Holy Communion Youth meeting after worship 10:45am Christian Education Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11: Benedict of Nursia Saturday, July 12: Nathan Söderblom, Bishop of Uppsala The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, July 13 9:30am Holy Communion 10:45am Christian Education

The Seven Marks of the Church For Martin Luther, the heart of the matter is the concept of church as ecclesia—neither building nor institution nor structure, but the gathered congregation, the people of God. But among the many communities claiming to bear the name of Christ, how can the true church be recognized? Luther proposes seven “marks” which summarizes our identity as God’s people. July 13 The Holy Cross (Fifth Sunday after Pentecost)—After everything it all comes to the Cross, which is our sign and salvation. Each of us has a cross to bear and this “mark” identifies those things and where our hope is found.


Our Use of God’s Gifts

Weekly Income: $3348.00 (June 22nd) Weekly Income: $2160.00 (June 29th) Current: $3346.00 Current: $2160.00 Loose: $2.00

BLOCK PARTY A SUCCESS!

The Discipleship Ministry Team hosted a Block Party on Friday, June 27th. There were games for the children, pony rides & a bounce house. Hot dogs, chips, pretzels & cupcakes were enjoyed by over 100 guests. The Discipleship Ministry Team would like to say a special “Thank You” to everyone who helped. The Team looks forward to hosting more upcoming events. COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, July 6, 2014 Jan Hus, martyr, died 1415 Hus was a Bohemian (present-day Czech Republic) priest who spoke against abuses in the church, and was seen by Martin Luther as his predecessor in the reforming movement. He was found guilty of heresy by a council of the church, and burned at the stake. Friday, July 11 Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, died around 540 Benedict is known as the father of the Western monastic movement. Educated in Rome, he went to live as a hermit, and eventually gathered a community of monks around him. He wrote a rule for living in monasteries that is used by Benedictines and adapted by others. Saturday, July 12 Nathan Söderblom, Bishop of Uppsala, died 1931 A winner of the Nobel Prize for peace for his efforts to unite peoples after the First World War, Söderblom also called attention to the revival of early church worship principles, and helped to lay the groundwork for the World Council of Churches.


Come and see. Follow me. The gift of God, Jesus Christ, has set us free

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 515 E. Line Street • Minerva, Ohio 44657

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Pastor: The Rev. Steven Woyen • Director of Music: Paula Patterson Custodians: Judy & Gary Lautzenheiser • Office Secretary: Becky Davis

Missionaries to the Republic of South Africa: The Rev. Tessa Moon Leiseth & Jon Leiseth

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