Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
July 24, 2016
Order of Worship 9:00 A.M.
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Stand as you are able.
Confession and Forgiveness
pp.94-96
Gathering Hymn
‘All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!’
634*
Greeting
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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.
Be seated.
Hymn
‘Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying’
752
(sing twice)
Prayer of the Day
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Let us pray: Almighty and ever-living God, you
are always more ready to hear than we are to
pray, and you gladly give more than we either
desire or deserve. Pour upon us your
abundant mercy. Forgive us those things that
weigh on our conscience, and give us those
good things that come only through your Son,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C
Amen
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First Reading
Genesis 18:20-32
20 Then the LORD said, “How great is the outcry
against Sodom and Gomorrah and how very grave
their sin! 21 I must go down and see whether they
have done altogether according to the outcry that
has come to me; and if not, I will know.”
So the men turned from there, and went toward
Sodom, while Abraham remained standing before
the LORD. 23 Then Abraham came near and said, “Will
you indeed sweep away the righteous with the
wicked? 24 Suppose there are fifty righteous within
the city; will you then sweep away the place and not
forgive it for the fifty righteous who are in it? 25 Far
be it from you to do such a thing, to slay the
righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare
as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the
Judge of all the earth do what is just?” 26 And
the LORD said, “If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in
the city, I will forgive the whole place for their
sake.” 27 Abraham answered, “Let me take it upon
myself to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and
ashes. 28 Suppose five of the fifty righteous are
lacking? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of
five?” And he said, “I will not destroy it if I find fortyfive there.” 29 Again he spoke to him, “Suppose forty
are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of forty
I will not do it.” 30 Then he said, “Oh do not let the
Lord be angry if I speak. Suppose thirty are found
there.” He answered, “I will not do it, if I find thirty
there.” 31 He said, “Let me take it upon myself to
speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there.”
He answered, “For the sake of twenty I will not
destroy it.” 32 Then he said, “Oh do not let the Lord be
angry if I speak just once more. Suppose ten are
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found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will
not destroy it.”
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C
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Second Reading
Colossians 2:6-15
6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the
Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and
built up in him and established in the faith, just as
you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
See to it that no one takes you captive through
philosophy and empty deceit, according to human
tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the
universe, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the
whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have
come to fullness in him, who is the head of every
ruler and authority. 11 In him also you were
circumcised with a spiritual circumcision, by putting
off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of
Christ; 12 when you were buried with him in baptism,
you were also raised with him through faith in the
power of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And
when you were dead in trespasses and the
uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive
together with him, when he forgave us all our
trespasses, 14 erasing the record that stood against us
with its legal demands. He set this aside, nailing it to
the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities
and made a public example of them, triumphing over
them in it.
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C
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Stand as you are able.
Gospel Acclamation ‘Halle, Halle, Hallelujah’ 172
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C
The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 11th
Chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Holy Gospel
Luke 11:1-13
He was praying in a certain place, and after he had
finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach
us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to
them, “When you pray, say:
Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
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Give us each day our daily bread.
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And forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.
And do not bring us to the time of trial.”
And he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a
friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to
him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread;6 for a
friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set
before him.’7 And he answers from within, ‘Do not
bother me; the door has already been locked, and
my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and
give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will
not get up and give him anything because he is his
friend, at least because of his persistence he will get
up and give him whatever he needs.
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“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you;
search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be
opened for you. 10 For everyone who asks receives,
and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone
who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 Is there
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anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish,
will give a snake instead of a fish? 12 Or if the child
asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? 13 If you then,
who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your
children, how much more will the heavenly Father
give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
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C
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, O Christ.
Be seated.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day
‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’
Stand as you are able.
Apostles’ Creed
742*
p. 105
Prayers of Intercession
Petitions end:
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C
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Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting
your promise to hear us; through Jesus Christ
our Lord.
Amen
Peace
The people greet one another saying: “Peace be with you.”
Be seated.
Offering
Stand as you are able.
Offertory
‘Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful’
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Offering Prayer
A
God of mercy and grace,
C
the eyes of all wait upon you, and you
open your hand in blessing. Fill us with
good things at your table, that we may
come to the help of all in need, through
Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord.
Amen
Great Thanksgiving
pp. 152-153
Lord’s Prayer
p. 154
Be seated.
Distribution of Holy Communion
Come to the communion rail by the center aisle
and return by the side aisle. You may kneel or stand.
Wine is in the common cup and tray of individual cups. If
you prefer grape juice, ask the server. Children are
invited for a blessing. All are welcome who believe Christ
is present in this meal for the forgiveness of sins.
Hymns at the Distribution
‘Lamb of God’
‘Precious Lord, Take My Hand’
‘Abide with Me’
p. 154
773*
629*
Stand as you are able.
Table Blessing
Post Communion Prayer
A
O God,
C
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
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peace and proclaiming that the reign of
God has come near; through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord. Amen
Benediction
Closing Hymn
‘Lift High the Cross’
660*
Dismissal
A
Go in peace. Share the good news.
C
Thanks be to God.
Postlude
*Hymns marked with an asterisk are from the
favorites list compiled this spring.
Worship Assistants: July 24
Greeters:
Mason – Verla Koerner &
Sue Anderson
East Side – Mary Boldt
Assisting Minister:
Mandie Klauer
Lector:
Mark Balkman
Communion:
Marty Grow
Ushers:
Dennis Pringnitz, Gary
Schroeder, Joyce Learman
Organist:
Diane Bailey
Sound:
Robbie Johnson
Attendance 7/17
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Joys & Concerns
Stay Connected to members on the Care list by
signing the greeting cards set out each week in the
Gathering Area.
In Prayer this Week
For members on the Care List especially Muriel
Tiedt, Selma Torbeck and Rose Zinck.
For Healing for Ed Kerwell, Gerry Kerwell, Mardie
Paalman, Cookie Regal's sister; Larry Johnson,
Cookie Regal's brother; Winston Augustus Smith,
Cheryl Muggenthaler's nephew; Roger Schmidt.
For those recovering from surgery especially
John DeVoll Donaldson, Ruby Niemuth, Diane
Bailey's mother; and Millie Wilharms.
For those with cancer especially Mark Catlin and
Robin Messenger, Deb Baumbach's sister.
In Thanksgiving for new possibilities in mission and
ministry.
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Announcements
Today a “Change and Possibilities” Forum will be
held after worship in the PAC. Pastor Jean DeVoll
Donaldson will facilitate the time together. The
acoustic panels and a mic will help the dialogue.
Plan to attend this important session.
Altar flowers are in honor of the 50th Wedding
Anniversary of Ron and Diane Bailey.
If you have a few minutes following worship
today, please meet Diane Bailey near the front of
the church to move several WOV (blue) service
books to the table in the narthex for use next
Sunday, July 31.
Next Sunday, Four Baptisms and a Brunch! The
Yerxa's are gathering from North Carolina and Boise
to be able to share in person the baptism of 4
grandchildren. They extend an invitation to the
congregation to a celebration light lunch (cold
sandwiches, salads and dessert bars) following
worship in the PAC. Both sons, Christian and Greg,
attended Grace Christian Day School. Sloane,
Boone, Abraham and Calla will be welcomed into
God's family!
News from Fox Valley Lutheran Homes
1) Oct 2nd, 10am-1pm is set for the Annual Pie,
Ice Cream and Silent Auction.
2) A Christmas Tour of Homes is being planned. If
you decorate your home in a special way and are
willing to invite others to view your decorating,
call Becky Luett (734-7225)
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Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build:
Volunteers Needed
The Appleton Conference of ELCA Churches are teaming
up this year to work on the Habitat for Humanity
Interfaith Build. All ELCA church members are invited to
help build homes for two deserving families along with 20
other faith communities representing seven faith
traditions in the Fox Valley (including other Christian,
Islamic, and Jewish traditions).
We need your help in August to build the homes.
The Interfaith Build has proved to be a rewarding project
for participants as a way to “reach out in love” to those in
need in our community. No building skills necessary to
volunteer. To sign up to help, visit:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4eaeac2da4f582016 or contact Ron Jones at [email protected] (7319250). Here are the days still available and number of
volunteers needed:
July 27: Site Support host (1-2),
Construction workers (3) – siding
July 28: Construction workers (1) – siding / exterior doors
August 4: Site Support host (1-2)
Prayer & Share (1)
Lunch (2+)
August 6: Construction workers (4) – drywall
August 11: Construction workers (6) – drywall
August 23: Site Support Host (1-2)
August 30: Site Support host (1-2),
Prayer & Share (1)
Lunch (2+),
August 31: Construction workers (3) – trim & finish
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Welcome to Grace
Whether you are a member or visiting for the first
time, may God’s grace surround you today. Fill out
one of the cards in the pew racks and place it in the
offering plate to share your contact information and
any needs. There is also a guest book to sign in the
gathering area. If you are looking for a church
home, you are welcome here.
Grace Lutheran Church Mission Statement
By grace, through faith, we follow God’s Word,
share the gospel of Jesus Christ and bring hope to
others through worship, education and outreach.
Grace Lutheran Church
900 N. Mason, Appleton, WI 54914
920-733-9135
[email protected]
www.gracelutheranappleton.org
Pastor Vicki Fink
920-450-7796
[email protected]
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GRACE FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, July 24………….…..…………9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Change & Possibilities Forum
Monday, July 25.…... 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
Tuesday, July 26…….2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
6:30 p.m. Fox Valley Chorus
Wed, July 27…………….2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
7:00 p.m. Fox Valley Quartet
Thursday, July 28…..2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
6:30 p.m. Fox Sounds
Friday, July 29.....................9:00 a.m. Bible Study
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Office Hours
Saturday, July 30……..……9:00 a.m. Hmong Service
Sunday, July 31…….9:00 a.m. Worship w/ Baptisms
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