September 13, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“THE JOY OF

RIGHTEOUSNESS”

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WELCOME

Dear friends,

We are blessed that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Thank you!

The Story of Jesus rising from the dead changed the world. It changed His followers and it has changed millions of

people over the last 2000 years. It has the power to change your life too.

As we worship together, it is our hope that you connect to Jesus and know that God loves you. We are glad to have an opportunity to share His message with you.

In Christ’s Service and Yours,

Pastor Arthur Andrews

CONTACT US

Hephatha Lutheran Church 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. © Anaheim, CA © 92807

Phone: 714-637-0887 © Fax: 714-637-6088 © Hephatha.net HephathaChurch@Hephatha.net

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OUR 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP

PRESERVICE “Holy is the Lord” Verse: We stand and lift up our hands, For the joy of the Lord is our strength, We bow down, and worship him now, How great, how awesome is He And together we sing (everyone sing) 2nd time

Chorus: Holy is the Lord, God Almighty! The earth is filled with his glory Holy is the Lord, God Almighty! The earth is filled with his glory The earth is filled with his glory

Verse

Chorus

It's rising up all around. It's the anthem of the Lord's renown. It's rising up all around. It's the anthem of the Lord's renown. And together we sing, and Everyone sing

Chorus

The earth is filled with his glory… Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty, Holy, Holy CCLI Song # 4158039 Chris Tomlin | Louie Giglio © 2003 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing); worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com; CCLI License # 684779

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews

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OPENING PRAYER

OPENING SONG “All Who Are Thirsty” Verse: All who are thirsty, All who are weak, Come to the fountain, Where hearts are dipped in the stream of life. Let the pain and the sorrow, Be washed away, In the waves of His mercy, As deep cries out to deep (We sing)

Chorus: Come, Lord Jesus, come Come, Lord Jesus, come

Verse

Chorus

Holy Spirit, come Holy Spirit, come © 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire); CCLI License No. 684779

INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: Let us confess our sins to God, confident of His grace and forgiveness to all who are penitent. People: I confess to God Almighty, before the whole company of heaven and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned in thought, word, and deed by my fault,

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by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault; wherefore I pray God Almighty to have mercy on me, forgive me all my sins, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen.

Pastor: The almighty and merciful Lord grant you pardon, forgiveness, and remission of all your sins. Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I announce the forgiveness of all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.

SONG OF PRAISE “Everlasting God” Verse: Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord. Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord. Our God You reign forever, Our hope our strong Deliv'rer

Chorus: You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God. You do not faint, You won't grow weary.

Verse

Chorus

You're the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need, You lift us up on wings like eagles.

Our God You reign forever, Our hope our strong Deliv'rer

Chorus

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You're the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need, You lift us up on wings like eagles.

From Everlasting, to everlasting, God You are Everlasting. © 2005 Thankyou Music; Brenton Brown | Ken Riley CCLI Song #4556538 CCLI License #684779

PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Let us pray. O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all godliness, hear the devout prayers of Your Church, especially in times of persecution, and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen.

EPISTLE Philippians 2:12–16 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

WE SING TO THE LORD “10,000 Reasons” Chorus: Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul.

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Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul. I'll worship Your holy name

The sun comes up it's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes

Chorus

You're rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

Chorus

And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore.

Chorus CCLI Song # 6016351; Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman; © 2011 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing); Said And Done Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing); sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing); SHOUT! Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing); worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing); For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com; CCLI License # 684779

SERMON “The Joy of Responsibility” Text: Philippians 2:12–16

INTRODUCTION:

I. DISCIPLINE ONE: BY GOD’S GRACE, I WILL DO ______________________________________ .

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s

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handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:8-10).

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27).

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).

II. DISCIPLINE TWO: BY GOD’S GRACE, I WILL _____________________________________ .

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure (Philippians 2:12-13).

III. DISCIPLINE TWO: BY GOD’S GRACE, I WILL ______________________________________

for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain (Philippians 2:13-16).

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A. _______________________________________ .

B. _______________________________________ .

C. _______________________________________ .

CONCLUSION:

APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge

the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen.

OFFERING During this time please continue to worship through giving.

PRAYER

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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 ever. Amen.

BENEDICTION

CLOSING SONG “Guide Me Ever Great Redeemer” Guide me ever great redeemer, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but You are mighty; Hold me with Your pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, Feed me now and evermore. Feed me now and evermore.

Open now the crystal fountain, Where the healing waters flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar, Lead me all my journey through. Strong deliv'rer, strong deliv'rer, Shield me with your mighty arm. Shield me with your mighty arm.

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Wednesday, September 16, 6 p.m.

Join us Wednesday evening, under the tents on the basketball courts for a study in the book of Revelation. The Wednesday evening message will be different from

the Sunday message.

During this service we will also be installing our new teachers and dedicating all of our teachers.

The Lord’s supper will be served.

Sign up at TimeToSignUp.com/HephathaLutheran

When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs and praises, Songs and praises, I will raise forevermore. I will raise forevermore! © 1982, 1995 The Sacred Music Press CCLI License No. 684779

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FOUNDATIONS

NEW MEMBERS CLASS

This study is required for people who are interested in membership.

Participation in class does not commit you to church membership.

Classes are Wednesday Evenings at 7 p.m. on Zoom starting September 16.

“KNOWING GOD”

Noon Time Bible Study

Wednesdays on Google Meet at 12 p.m. starting September 16th.

The cost of the book “Knowing God” by J. I. Packer is $10.99, and the book is available from Amazon.com and Christianbook.com.

To sign up contact the church office at HephathaChurch@Hephatha.net or 714-637-0887

Corporately we will pray with God's people on Mondays at 12 p.m. via Zoom. It will be about 20 minutes. You can sign up for a Zoom link and we'll send it to you.

Receive a Scripture, devotion, and daily prayer in the following 3 ways:

Receive an email daily.

Receive a text message with a link daily.

Posted to Pastor Andrews’s facebook page daily.

30 Days of Prayer is a great opportunity to gather and pray.

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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday online and on-campus services will have the same message.

Wednesday, September 16 6 p.m.—Church on the Green. No music. The Lord’s supper offered. This will be part of a study in the book of Revelation and is different from the Sunday messages. Our new teachers will be installed and all teachers will be dedicated.

Sunday, September 20 9:30 a.m.—Live stream service. No on-campus service.

6 p.m.—Outdoor Worship with the praise band. The Lord's supper offered.

Sunday, September 27 9:30 a.m.—Live stream service. No on-campus service.

11 a.m.—Courtyard Worship. No music. The Lord’s supper offered.

12-12:30 p.m.—Curbside Communion

On Campus: Please make sure to wear masks, social distance, sanitize your

hands before and after services, and if you are sick, please stay home. No child

care or children’s church.

Please sign up for on-campus events at TimeToSignUp.com/hephathalutheran.

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Backpacks with School Supplies for Children in Need

Some Suggested Supplies:

Ruler (inches and centimeters on the same ruler)

A Composition book or spiral notebook

Folders with pockets to hold papers

A box of 12 colored pencils

Crayons (24 colors are fine)

Markers (classic colors)

Pencils (#2 lead)

Pencil sharpener

White glue (4 oz.)

A good eraser

A glue stick

Scissors

Hephatha’s Mission Possible is donating backpacks for school children. If you would like to help, please stop by the church to pick up a backpack and return it by Monday, September 14, so that they may be distributed to children.

Questions? Contact Catherine Lagaris at 714-637-0887 ext. 156

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PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION

All prayer requests are listed a maximum of six weeks and then removed. Should you wish to continue praying for this request, simply send us an updated Prayer Request. To place someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office at hephathachurch@hephatha.net or 714-637-0887.

Those who are ill, recovering, or grieving: Edgar Barron and his family (co-worker of Bernie DeMarkey, wife starting treatment for breast cancer); Richard (friend of Michael and Carolyn Green, brain cancer); Charles (friend of Michael and Carolyn Green, cancer treatment); Ralph Mundia (friend of Dave and Melissa Turney, recovery from operation); Dixie Aschbrenner (cancer treatment); Glen Blankenship (knee replacement surgery); Mari Burns (friend of Bob and Amanda Werbick, liver cancer); Monica (friend of Holly Parmely, cancer); Randy Luce (Joel and Judy Fick's friend, Robbie Luce's father, heart related issues); Lance Storm (Bill Bell's nephew, in the last stage of cancer).

Those who are serving in the armed forces: Brandon Walker; JT Gaumer (Jan Delaney’s grandson); Shayne Mabry (friend of Robert Burns); Robert Burns (Hephatha & OLU grad); Sgt. Carlos Ortiz; Ryan Armstrong; Steven & Kyle Drake (Lindsay Drake’s cousins).

ATTENDANCE AND GIVING

(Monthly average needed to meet budget is $53,500)

Electronic Giving for July: $21,871

Interested in electronic giving? Contact Catherine Lagaris at 714-637-0887 ext. 156 or clagaris@hephatha.net

Date Received

8/23 $11,525

8/30 $4,718

9/6 $8,900

Budget Actual Over/

(under)

JULY $47,008 $57,708 $10,700

YTD. $47,008 $57,708 $10,700

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MONDAY: September 14 9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.

12 p.m.—Pray together on Zoom.

TUESDAY: September 15 9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.

WEDNESDAY: September 16 8 a.m.—Women’s Wednesday Bible discussion.

Contact the Church office for an invite.

9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream. 12 p.m.—“Knowing God” Bible Study.

3:30 p.m.—Confirmation in the Courtyard.

6 p.m.—Church on the Green and Teacher Installation and dedication.

7 p.m.—High School Youth Group on-campus. 7 p.m.—Foundations New Member Class on zoom.

THURSDAY: September 17 9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.

10 a.m.—Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study. Contact the church office for an invite.

FRIDAY: September 18 9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.

7 p.m.—Jr. High School Youth Group on-campus.

SUNDAY: September 20 9:30 a.m.—Sunday Morning worship live stream.

6 p.m.—Outdoor worship with the Praise Band. The Lord’s Supper will be served. Sign up at TimeToSignUp.com/hephathalutheran.