THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

September 13th, 2015 A.D.The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

The Rev. Rudolph M. Schneider, Pastor Emeritus

333 North Main Street • Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Phone: (609) 597-2696Church E-mail: LCHSoffice@verizon.net

Website: www.holyspiritnj.orgThe Rev. Philip H. Harkey, Pastor

In case of emergency please call the Church Officeor Pastor Phil at (706) 372-2393

WORSHIP PREPARATION: We are asking our worshippers to greet and talk with friends prior to entering the sanctuary at the beginning of the ser-vice. Once entering the sanctuary, people deserve quiet in order to prepare themselves for worship. Thank you.

Announcements forSeptember 13th, 2015 A.D.

PASTORAL NEEDS - If you are in need of any pastoral care, please call the church office or Pastor Phil (706-372-2393).

The Lutheran Church of the Holy SpiritManahawkin, NJ

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: • Thursday, September 17th our WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES will resume at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. • Saturday, September 19th - 1:00 pm - Memorial Service for long time member Alice Pulley. • Next Sunday, September 20th our SUNDAY SCHOOL program will resume at 9:30 am. Volunteers are always appreciated. Bring your children! We will begin with the Blessing of the Backpacks so bring their backpacks.

ALTAR FLOWERS - We currently have some upcoming weeks available to sponsor. The cost is $25.00 and envelopes are located under the flower chart in the hallway. Following our worship service, the flowers are delivered to the sick, shut-ins or those who need comfort.

MONTHLY BULLETINS - we have a few months still available. Please sign up on the chart in the hallway. The cost is $25.00 per month.

ALF RETURNS!!- What is ALF (Adult Luncheon Fellowship)? ALF is a time of fellowship over a delicious meal, plus an interesting and informative program. ALF will hold their first gathering this coming Thursday, September 17th at 12 noon and every month following on the 3rd Thursday (except December). Our speaker will be from American Keswick. ALF is open to all, so please invite a friend. There is a sign up sheet in the hallway on the bulletin board. Please sign up by TODAY and be sure to mark your calendars!

TODAY IS RALLY SUNDAY aka COME AND SEE SUNDAY. Please feel free to join us after the service for food and fun.

YOUTH GROUP YARD SALE - The Youth Group would like to say thank you to everyone who donated items for their yard sale yesterday. It was a great day!

TODAY ALSO BEGINS OUR JOURNEY EXPERIENCING THE 7 HABITS OF JESUS. Pastor Phil will use each week during his sermon and also during Bible studies to learn about how we can be more like Jesus. Please be sure not to miss this enlightening experience! Feel free to bring a friend!

WELCOME We welcome you in the name of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Whether you are a newcomer to the community or to our church, we are honored to have you here. We hope that our worship time together will be meaningful to you and bring glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. We are asking EVERYONE

to please fill out a pink attendance form (found in the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate during the offering. Thank you. A friendly reminder ... please remember to silence your cell phone.

song of PreParation (Please remain seated)

announcements

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7 Habits of Jesus

Chorus: You are the vine, we are the branches, keep us abiding in You. You are the vine, we are the branches, keep us abiding in You.

1. And we’ll go, in Your love, and we’ll go in Your name, That the world will surely know that You have power To heal and to save. Chorus

Words and music by Danny Daniels & Randy Rigby, CCLI#406483

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sHaring tHe Peace The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the name of the Lord. (Please stand if able) P: Sisters and brothers, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace. The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. P: Let us share a sign of God’s peace.

oPening HYmn - (Please stand if able)

greeting (please stand if able)P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.C: And also with you.

LBW #315 - “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

confession anD forgiVeness (Please stand if able)P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, one God, whose name is majestic in all the earth, who rescues and heals in every time of trouble, who does all things well.C: Amen.P: Let us become before God, seeking forgiveness and life.~ Brief silence for reflection and meditation (please kneel) ~

P: Steadfast and saving God,C: We confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed. We have thought better of ourselves than others. We have told lies, said hurtful things, acted in ways we wish we could take back, and looked the other way when action was needed. In your mercy, O God, forgive us, cleanse us, and heal us, for the sake of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. P: In the name of Jesus, the Son of God, receive mercy and find grace in your time of need. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by His authority, I declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Your transgressions are forgiven; God’s love is healing balm for your wounds. Rejoice, for God raises you up to new life in Christ.C: Amen.

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tHe scriPture Lessons

The Second Reading - Philippians 3:8b-14 (Page 1,163 in pew Bible)Deacon: Word of God! Word of life! Response - “Thanks be to God!”

gosPeL accLamation - Sung (Please stand if able)

The Holy Gospel - Matthew 3:13-17 (Page 957 in the pew Bible)Before the reading:P: The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 3rd Chapter beginning at the 13th verse.C: Glory to You, O Lord.

Following the reading:P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ.

The First Reading - Jeremiah 9:23-24 (Page 758 in the pew Bible)Deacon: Word of God! Word of life! Response - “Thanks be to God!”

PraYer of tHe DaY P: O God, through suffering and rejection you bring forth our salvation, and by the glory of the cross you transform our lives. Grant that for the sake of the gospel we may turn from the lure of evil, take up our cross, and follow your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen.

cHiLDren’s message

sermon (Please be seated.)

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HYmn of tHe DaY- (Please stand if able)

tHe PraYers of tHe cHurcHResponse - “Hear our prayer.”

offering - The gifts of the Lord are gathered. (Please be seated.)

tHe offertorY HYmn (Please stand if able)

Give thanks with a grateful heart. Give thanks to the Holy One.Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.And now let the weak say “I am strong”,Let the poor say “I am rich”Because of what the Lord has done for us.Give thanks.

aPostLes’ creeD (Page 65 in LBW) (Please stand)C: L 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.

LBW #36 - “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptists Cry”

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offertorY PraYer (Please stand if able)P: Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let Your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom, for Yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.C: Amen.

tHe great tHanKsgiVingDialogue (Please stand if able)P: The Lord be with you!C: AND ALSO WITH YOU!P: Lift up your hearts!C: WE LIFT THEM TO THE LORD!P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God!C: IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE HIM THANKS AND PRAISE!

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to You, Almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ, who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise Your name and join their unending hymn:

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tHanKsgiVing at tHe tabLeP: 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.C: We praise You, O God.P: Generations bless Your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future.C: We bless You, O God.P: We give You thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now.C: We thank You, O God.

P: 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.”P: Remembering His love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith.C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.P: We pray for the gift of Your Spirit; in our gathering; within this meal; among Your people; throughout the world. Blessing, praise and thanks to You, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by Your Spirit, in Your church, without end.C: Amen.

inVitation to communion (Please stand if able)P: God gives food to those who hunger. Come, be fed, be healed.

tHe LorD’s PraYer (Please stand if able)P: Come to Christ, who comes to us in this holy supper.C: 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.

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Jesus, Name above all names, Hear our prayer, Lord, make us whole;

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During Communion please join us in singing the following hymns:

HoLY communion (Please be seated) All baptized Christians who believe that He is present in the meal to for-give and renew life are welcome to His table. Children who do not receive are invited to come with their families to receive a blessing. The wine is admin-istered by the individual glass or the common cup. Grape juice is also available. Receive the Lord’s Supper in the manner most meaningful to you. Please come forward as directed by the ushers and return to the pew by the side aisles. Persons unable to come to the table should speak with an usher and the communion will be brought to your seat. Please sign a communion card found in the pew and give it to the usher as you come forward.

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Here is bread, here is wine, Christ is with us, He is with us.Break the bread, taste the wine, Christ is with us here. CHORUS

CHORUS: In this bread there is healing, In this cup is life forever. In this moment, by the Spirit, Christ is with us here.

Here is grace, here is peace, Christ is with us, He is with us.Know His grace, find His peace, feast on Jesus here. CHORUS.

Here we are, joined in one, Christ is with us, He is with us.We’ll proclaim till He comes Jesus crucified. CHORUS.

Words and music by Graham Kendrick, ©1991 Make Way Music CCLI#406483

I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus,I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning back.

The cross before me, the world behind me.The cross before me, the world behind me.The cross before me, the world behind me.No turning back, no turning back.

Though none go with me, still I will follow.Though none go with me, still I will follow.Though none go with me, still I will follow.No turning back, no turning back.

I have surrendered my all to Jesus. I have surrendered my all to Jesus.I have surrendered my all to Jesus. No turning back, no turning back. CCLI#406483

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1. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Risen our victorious head!

* * * * *Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

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tabLe bLessing (Please stand if able)P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace.C: Amen.

Post communion PraYer (Please stand if able)P: We give You thanks, O God, that You welcome us to Your table and satisfy our deepest hunger and thirst. By Your gifts of word and holy meal, strengthen us to take up the cross as we go about our callings in this world, following after Jesus Christ, our servant Lord.C: Amen.

bLessing (Please stand if able)P: Like children in the arms of Jesus, receive blessing: The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.C: Amen.

Fill me, Jesus, fill me now.Fill me, Jesus with Thy precious holy pow’r.I am Yours, my Lord,To do with as You will,So fill me, Jesus, right now.

© 1971 Word Music, LLC (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.), CCLI#406483

You sat down at the right handOf the Father in majesty.You sat down at the right handOf the Father in majesty.You are crowned Lord of all.You are faithful and righteous and true.You’re my master, You’re my owner,And I love serving You.

© 1984 Integrity’s Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (IMI), CCLI#406483

senDing HYmn (Please stand if able) LBW #377 - “Lift High the Cross”

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Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!

THE BULLETINS for the month of September by Betty Ann & Phil Mangold in memory of her parents, Miles and Anna and brother Martin Fritsch.

THE FLOWERS on the altar table are given to the Glory of God by the Pansini/Gomez family in loving memory of Paul Pansini. Following our worship service today, these flowers will be delivered to our sick and shut-in by our Altar Flower Ministry. (Please see the sign up chart in the hallway. We have many openings.)

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: 9/17 - Jon Farah; 9/20 - Carolyn & Doug Placa; 9/21 - John Esposito.

LCHS’s NEW OUTREACH TO THE HOMELESS FAMILIES- We are beginning a new outreach ministry at LCHS and we need your help. With Church Council’s support, we are joining a coalition of churches who are working together for the good of the homeless families in Ocean County. The name of the non-profit organization that coordinates the effort is called Family Promise. LCHS has joined forces with our sister Lutheran congregation in Barnegat Light, Zion Lutheran Church to be one of the sponsoring churches. We have organized a leadership team and need your help. Our Host Week will be October 18-25. Please look at the insert and check off where you might be able to help. Any questions, please ask anyone in our leadership team, Bill Benitz, Denise Davis, Ingie Gilluly or Pastor Phil.

commissioningDeacon: Go in peace. Remember the poor.People: Thanks be to God.

COMING SOON - PICTORIAL DIRECTORY!As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration we a planning a Pictorial Directory. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6th and 7th. NOTE: This is free to church members unless you decide to purchase pictures for your own use. Friends of the church are also welcome to participate if they would like to. If you have any questions please call or see Ingie Gilluly.

To make an appointment go to our website and you will be directed to the link.

PLEAsE JOIN us FOr THE rALLY DAY PICNIC. ALL ArE WELCOME!

THIS WEEK AT HOLY SPIRIT September 13th - 21st, 2015 A.D.

SUN. 9/13 THE SIXEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Rally Day / Come and See Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service w/Communion (Nursery provided) 6:00 pm Youth Group 7:30 pm Reform Jewish Community - Rosh HashannahMON. 9/14 10:00 am Alanon 10:00 am Reform Jewish Community - Rosh Hashannah 1:30-2:30 pm Fitness Friends 7:30 pm AATUE. 9/15 5:00 pm Hebrew School 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting 7:00 pm AlanonWED. 9/16 1:30-2:30 pm Fitness Friends 5:30 & 7 pm Nursing Support Group 6:30 pm Family Promise MeetingTHUR. 9/17 10:00 am Bible Study 12 Noon ALF 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:30 pm AAFRI. 9/18 1:30 pm Fitness FriendsSAT. 9/19 1:00 pm Alice Pulley Memorial ServiceSUN. 9/20 THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9:30 am Worship Service w/Communion (Nursery provided) 6:00 pm Youth GroupMON. 9/21 10:00 am Alanon 1:30-2:30 pm Fitness Friends 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop

Due to space limitations, please check your church directory for addresses

PRAYER LIST FOR THIS WEEK

~ CARL ATTIANESE (Former member of LCHS)~ CYNTHIA BAMBERGER (Daughter-in-law of Yvonne & Bruce)~ EVELYN EMMETS (c/o Arcadia, Room #316, 151 Ninth Ave., Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087) Call the office for her phone #~ JIM EVANS - (Brother of Sandra Manger)~ MIKE GREENE - (Grandson of Ruth Ann Ryan)~ RONALD GOMEZ (Husband of Janice Pansini-Gomez)

~ COLLEEN HADDON (Residing with her daughter: c/o Debbie Bonner, 6 Gaylord Lane, Marlton, NJ 08053)~ BECKY HARKEY~ GINNI HERR - (Friend of Joan Harrison)~ THE OPAUSKI FAMILY~ JACOB ROSS - (Friend of Denise Davis, Joan Harrison & Dody McNally) ~ LORRAINE WOHLERT - (Mother of Linda Benitz)

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 9 am - 3 pm; Fri. 9 am to 12 NoonChurch Phone: (609) 597-2696 • Church Secretary - Mrs. Ingie GillulyThe Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit is a member congregation of the NJ Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of