EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
July 30, 2017 10:00 am
Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Ten
Pre Worship:
“Refiner’s Fire”
“He Is Lord”
“Let Your Glory Fall”
Welcome
Gathering
Confession and Forgiveness
P: Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God, full of compassion and mercy, abounding in steadfast love.
C: Amen.
P: Trusting God’s promise of forgiveness, let us confess our sin against God and one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P: Eternal God our creator,
C: in you we live and move and have our being. Look upon us, your children, the work of your hands. Forgive us all our offenses, and cleanse us from proud thoughts and empty desires. By your grace draw us near to you, our refuge and our strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
P: Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us. In the mercy of almighty God, Christ died for us while we were still sinners; and for his sake, God + forgives you all your sins.
C: Amen.
Gathering Song: “As It Is In Heaven”
p. 203 Greeting
Prayer of the Day
P: Let us pray…
Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Word
First Reading: Genesis 29: 15-28
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
Psalm: 105: 1-11, 45b (read responsively, verse by verse)
Silence for reflection
Second Reading: Romans 8: 26-39
L: The word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Silence for reflection
p. 205 Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia. Lord and Savior . . .”
Holy Gospel: Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
Glory to you, O Lord
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ
Silence for reflection
Sermon
Hymn of the Day: “Light the Fire”
p. 105 Apostle’s Creed
A: Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
A: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
Meal
Offering
Offering Song: “Before You”
A: Offering Prayer
p. 206 Great Thanksgiving
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 our thanks and praise.
Preface for Pentecost
p. 206 Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .
Eucharistic Prayer
P: For as often as we eat of this bread and drink of this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
C: Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.
p. 208 The Lord’s Prayer
p. 208 “Lamb of God” (sung)
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray.
O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;
eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.
Communion
Communion Songs:
“As the Deer”
“Open Your Eyes”
“At the Name of Jesus”
“O Let the Son of God”
A: Prayer after Communion
Sending
P: Benediction
Announcements
Sending Song: “Praise Adonai”
A: Dismissal
Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book). Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S CCLI Licensing #407530
THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY
Presiding Minister: Pastor Dave Friesen
Worship Assistant: Connie Peters
Music: Praise Team
PowerPoint/Sound: Donald Mayer/Harvey Pearson
Greeters: Carla Fedchuk
Coffee Host: Beth Zazula
July Usher team: Mel Larsen fam., Jim Shannon fam. & Jan Nielsen
Communion Servers: Jim & Sharon Pope, Connie Peters and Darcy Richels
Lesson Reader: Darlene Bathgate
Counters: Linda Leiren & Gib Balderston
July Altar Guild: Doris McElgunn & Jean Larsen
Please Pray for: St. Matthew’s Lutheran, Spruce Grove
Holy Family Lutheran, Yellowknife
THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday 30th Friendship Sunday
10:00 am Worship Service
6:00 pm Service at Heritage Lodge
Tuesday 10:00 am Coffee Group
Wednesday 8:00 pm AA Meeting
Sunday 6th 10:00 am Worship Service
- · A celebration of Lavern Sorgaard’s 90thBirthday will be held at Silverwing Hall on Saturday, Aug. 5th, at 2:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
- · For our Special Appeal for August, we are supporting SOS (Support Our Students). This fund helps support students from Alberta who are attending seminary. If you are donating to the Special Appeal, please designate your cheque to “Special Appeal”.
- · The PLBC Annual Jamboree will take place on Aug. 13th featuring the 500th Anniversary Reformation Commemoration Service. The music and events will begin at 2:30 pm. There will be a pot-luck supper at 5:30 pm. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by the Trinity Men’s Group, Sponsored by the Camp Board. A Reformation Commemoration service will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Janice Whitelock officiating. All are welcome. The Adult Camp will be held from Aug. 14th to the 17th with Rev. Janice Whitelock leading the Bible Study sessions around the Theme “John’s Gospel”. There are brochures on the table in the entrance for registration forms and more information.
- · Please plan to attend a Church Fair and volunteer appreciation and BBQ immediately following church on September 24th. Come find out about opportunities to become involved in the church and or enjoy lunch and fellowship!
- · The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School. The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.
- · Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church. Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently. In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.
- · Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service? * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available. Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit. * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.
- · Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office.
- · If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.
- · The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea. PowerPlus number: 1323-4978 Thanks!! Chelsea