2013-06-16

Worship to the Glory of God June 16, 2013 – 10:00 am

Faith Lutheran Church FL/GA District – Missouri Synod Affiliate

Summer Worship Schedule May 26-Sept. 1, 2013

5443 Sunset Rd New Port Richey, FL 34652 (727) 849–4418

Worship Service 10 am Children’s Sunday School 9:30-10:45 am

Pastor Gilbert Kuehn Guest Pastor

e-mail: frontoffice@faithnpr.org

website: www.faithnpr.org 1

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 16, 2013 – 10:00 am "Simple Suite" by Wolford

The Pre-Service Music

Leora Laubaugh, Organist & Director of Music The Chimes The Welcome and Announcements

 THE SERVICE OF THE WORD  Invocation P In the name of the Father, the  Son, and the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

P Most merciful God, C we confess that we are dead in trespasses and sins. We have doubted your promises, despaired of your presence, and denied your saving power. In your great mercy deliver us from the death we deserve, for the sake of Jesus Christ.

P If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

C In him we have forgiveness, life, and resurrection from the dead. By him we are redeemed and set at liberty!

P Almighty God in his mercy has given his Son to die for you and for his sake forgives you all your sins. In the stead and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ and as a called and ordained servant of the Word, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

 Please be seated for “Come, Thou Almighty King” LSB # 905 Please rise for verse 4

The Opening Hymn

 THE WORD  P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C And also with you.

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Prayer for Father’s Day P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you.

P Let us pray…..now and forever.

C Amen.

 Please be seated for The First Reading

2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-14

[26] When the wife of Uriah heard that Uriah her husband was dead, she lamented over her husband. [27] And when the mourning was over, David sent and brought her to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD. [12:1] And the LORD sent Nathan to David. He came to him and said to him, “There were two men in a certain city, the one rich and the other poor. [2] The rich man had very many flocks and herds, [3] but the poor man had nothing but one little ewe lamb, which he had bought. And he brought it up, and it grew up with him and with his children. It used to eat of his morsel and drink from his cup and lie in his arms, and it was like a daughter to him. [4] Now there came a traveler to the rich man, and he was unwilling to take one of his own flock or herd to prepare for the guest who had come to him, but he took the poor man's lamb and prepared it for the man who had come to him.” [5] Then David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As the LORD lives, the man who has done this deserves to die, [6] and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.”

[7] Nathan said to David, “You are the man! Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul. [8] And I gave you your master's house and your master's wives into your arms and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah. And if this were too little, I would add to you as much more.

[9] Why have you despised the word of the LORD, to do what is evil in his sight? You have struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and have taken his wife to be your wife and have killed him with the sword of the Ammonites. [10] Now therefore the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’

[13] David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” And Nathan said to David, “The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die. [14] Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the LORD, the child who is born to you shall die.”

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A This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God. The Psalm (Psalm 3) P C P C P C P C P C P C P C

O Lord, how many are my foes!

Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.

I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill.

I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.

I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.

Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked.

Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people!

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and shall be forever Amen.

The Epistle Reading

Galatians 2:15-21; 3:1-14

[15] We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; [16] yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.

[17] But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! [18] For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. [19] For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. [20] I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. [21] I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.

[3:1] O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. [2] Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? [3] Are you so foolish?

Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? [4] Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? [5] Does he who supplies the Spirit to 4

you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— [6] just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”?

[7] Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. [8] And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” [9] So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.

[10] For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” [11] Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” [12] But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” [13] Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—[14] so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.

A This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

 Please rise for The Holy Gospel

Luke 7:36-8:3

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the seventh chapter C (sing) Glory to you, O Lord.

[36] One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. [37] And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, [38] and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. [39] Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.” [40] And Jesus answering said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he answered, “Say it, Teacher.”

[41] “A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. [42] When they could not pay, he cancelled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more?” [43] Simon answered, “The one, I suppose, for whom he cancelled the larger debt.” And he said to him, “You have judged rightly.” [44] Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

[45] You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.

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[46] You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.

[47] Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” [48] And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

[49] Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” [50] And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

[8:1] Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, [2] and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, [3] and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C (sing) Praise to you, O Christ.

 Please be seated for “Thine Forever, God of Love” LSB # 687

The Hymn of the Day

“Happy Father’s Day” Pastor Gilbert Kuehn

The Message The Apostles Creed

(back of hymnbook)

The Offerings The Prayers (The Pastor will end each petition with “Lord, in your mercy …” and the congregation will respond with hear our prayer.)

The Lord’s Prayer The Benediction P The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face to shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.

C Amen.

P Go in peace, serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God. The Closing Hymn “On What has Now Been Sown” LSB # 921 The Chimes (a quiet time for individual prayer) The Post Service Music 6

Those Serving Today Guest Pastor: Pastor Gilbert Kuehn Duty Elders: Bob Brown & Jack Greenlee Acolyte: Alexis Rauschenberger Altar Care: Pam Arndt & Debbie Lackey Altar Flowers are Given Today by: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ferguson in honor of 67 years of marriage.

Sandi & Rich Leenhouts in memory of our fathers, George Gardner & John Leenhouts Lay Reader: Ryan Barraclough Audio Assistant: Rose Wegner Video Assistant: Mike Muetzel Ushers: Barb Goodhue, Bev Kuhn, Norm Braun, and Kathy Hoback Flower Angels: Mickie & Bob Ferguson Fellowship Card Ministry: Melodi Kasberg Saturday Contemporary Worship & Praise will resume Aug. 17, 2013 @ 5pm Sunday Worship Schedule Sept. 8 – May, 2014 8am Traditional Worship 11am Blended Worship Sunday School, Youth & Adult Bible Class Sept. 8 – May, 2014 9:30am For more information and the latest church updates, please visit us on the web: www.faithnpr.org or contact us via e-mail: frontoffice@faithnpr.org

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OUR PURPOSE THE LOVE OF CHRIST COMPELS US TO REACH OUT AND MAKE DISCIPLES WHO SEEK THE LOST, STRENGTHEN THE WEAK, AND SERVE THOSE IN NEED WHILE GIVING GLORY TO GOD.

Guests and members: please be sure to fill out a fellowship card during the worship service and pass it to the center aisle. The information will be greatly appreciated.

When Holy Communion is served: Anyone having difficulty walking to the front of the church for Holy Communion may sit in the front pew on the lectern side. The Pastor will bring Holy Communion to the pew. An appropriate personal prayer for before receiving the Sacrament can be found on the page opposite the inside front cover of the hymnal.

Stewardship Sentence: The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 7:47 “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven- for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” This is how it always is with God: He gives, we receive, and His giving wells up in us and overflow. We who have received so much from God: how can we not freely give of what we have received for the work of His Kingdom?

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

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Our summer service schedule continues with one worship service at 10:00 am.

Communion will be every other week. Sunday School for children will be 9:30 – 10:45 am. We will continue with this schedule until September 1. We will resume Sunday, September 8 with two services at 8 & 11 am. Saturday night Worship & Praise service will begin August 17 at 5 pm.

THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU to all who assisted, donated, and participated in our Faith Family Fun Day! With your help, we were able to raise $693.17. With the expenses of $181.75 taken out, we have added $511.42 to our VBS dedicated fund. WOW! Again, I thank you and the children who will enjoy our VBS in August. In addition, we ALMOST filled our large soup can with food donations for Faith's Food Pantry Program at Family Fun Day! We thank you for that! Keep those donations coming. Our Food Pantry Program is a great outreach program and serves many, many people in our community. (Submitted by Sandy Thompson)

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Your help is needed. We are looking for a couple of members to assist as the Flower Angels in the month of August. If you are able to assist, please contact the office.

Mark your calendar and keep watching the bulletin for more information on our VBS which is August 5-9th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the CLC. Supply needed for VBS: Large coffee cans. Please drop off in the CLC.

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The 10th Annual Lutheran Night at the Rays Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros, July 13, 2013 - 4:10 PM game time Great group rate for Baseline Box seats!

Fundraiser for Luther Springs Camp Great family event!

Cost: $23.00 per ticket ($42 Value!)

Transportation will be available for an additional cost of $7.00 per person.

To join our group, place your order with BETTY HOLLAND (in ROSE ANN VERHEYEN’s absence today). $3.00 of every ticket will benefit Luther Springs Camp. Funds raised will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial. For more information please go to www.lutheransonline.com/rfo190 Don’t Miss out! See you at the ballgame!

Birthdays

Anniversaries

17 – Marjorie LaVallee & Sandra Thompson

16 – Thomas & Nancy Brendel

18 – Ryan Bageard, Sharon Rubia, & Robert Rutkowski

17 – Robert & Jeanette Brown

20 – Debra Hahn & Brittany Morrison

19 – Robert & Maxine Ferguson

21 – Adele Burke

22 – Steven & Sandra Thompson

22 – John Schaerffer

** Happy Anniversary ** to Bob & Mickie Ferguson who will be celebrating “67 years” of marriage! May God continue to bless you.

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Please remember in your prayers‌ Peggy Adams, Colleen Allard, Clyde Anderson, Marion Baldwin, Bankhead/Criss Family, Lucy Beilke, Richard Brown, Ann Carpenter Family, Bobbi Carpenter, Denise Combast, Mary Crane, Marti Curran, Gay Family, Bob Gould, Vera Grondahl, Bobbie Hain, Kathy Hane, Maria Hulyk, Karr Family, James Ketner, Mona Krupicka, King Family, Eve Langner, Marge LaVallee, Dottie Maslowski, Alan Masters, Jim Mattson, Sandy Meyer, Gary Miller, Peter Mohler, John & Elaine Nieme, Dave Noll, Pat Noll, John & Lucille Noveck, Dory Nussbacher, James Obermeier Family, Jimmy Orshal, Eugene Ostela, Jolene Pakkila, Joyce Pankner, Perryman Family, Virginia Pohlman, Allen Price, Connie Roach, Hugo Salmi, Bob & Bea Schurkus, Anita Sharkey, Marian Shirk, Larry Smith, Southerland Family, Skylar Southerland, Charles Steinbach, Jean Terkowski, Herbert Tschischik, Chris Van Ess, Val Vasquez, Sherryl Williams, and Cole & Kayla Winchell, All Pastors, those serving our country, the future of America.

Military: Leo Ayala, Josh Butterworth, Justin Fivecoat, Tom Hartzell, Brandon Martin, Lee Mathews, Andrew Murphy, Richard Phernetton, Steve Roy, Jr., Andrew Springer, Vincent Sharkey, Andrew St. John, Alan Stackpoole, Todd Stanger, Tyler Wasson, all veterans, and all servicemen and women in VA hospitals.

Homebound: Irene Berlin, Richard Brown, Florine Catt, Sofia Derewianski, Marilyn Eggert, Fran Fuller, Betty Gauthier, Bobbie Hain, Lina Hartstein, Pat Hartwell, Selta Heintz, Baxter Holland, Maria Hulyk, Ruth Janssen, Mildred Jeffers, Curt Knudsen, Marge LaVallee, Ron Long (Brooksville), Dottie Maslowski, Virginia Messier, Evelyn Miller, Kathleen Moore, Dave Noll, Pat Noll, John & Lucille Noveck, Carl Schoebel, Charlie & Pat Steinbach, Hank & Jan Whitt.

Expression of Sympathy Please remember these families in your prayers as they grieve the loss of their loved one:  Sympathy to the family of Jeff Bigelow who passed away June 5 th. Jeff is the son-inlaw to Phyllis & Lamar Miller and husband to their daughter, Kris. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Kris (wife) & Lindsey (daughter) Bigelow, 1936 Overview Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34655 and Phyllis & Lamar Miller, 5541 Gridley Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34652 10

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Sympathy to the family of Joyce Peterson (former member) who passed away this past week. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to her sister, Pam Raddatz (former member), 9512 Epsi Court, Hudson, FL 34669.

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Sympathy to the family of Sofia Derewianski who has passed away this past week.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to her daughter, Karen Shader at 3930 Northridge Drive, Valrico, FL 33596.

This Week’s Opportunities to Seek, to Strengthen, and to Serve Sunday, June 16

9:30 – 10:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship HAPPY FATHER’S DAY 8:00 am Braille Workers 6:30 pm Sunday School Staff Meeting 8:00 am Braille Workers 7:00 pm Board of Elders 8:00 am Braille Workers 8:00 am Braille Workers 8:00 am Braille Workers 8:30 am Bulletin Assembly

Monday, June 17 Tuesday, June 18 Wednesday, June 19 Thursday, June 20 Friday, June 21

A Measure of Our Devotion Sunday – June 9 Worship Attendance

127

Holy Communion

109

Light the Way Campaign Total

$3,081.00

Total receipts

$4,387.17 11

Thank you for worshipping with us at Faith.

We pray that you were blessed by having been here.

We hope to see you again.

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