2013-09-15

Worship to the Glory of God Sunday, September 15, 2013, 8 & 11

You’re Invited Date:

Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Time:

8:00 am & 11:00 am

Location:

Faith Lutheran Church

Hosted by: Jesus, God’s Son

Faith Lutheran Church

Saturday Worship & Praise: 5 PM (Communion 1st Saturday of month)

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

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

Sunday Worship: 8 & 11 AM (Communion: 1st & 3rd Sun. @ 8 AM 2nd & 4th Sun. @ 11 AM)

Pastor Richard Arndt Guest Pastor e-mail: frontoffice@faithnpr.org

Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes: 9:30 AM

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The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Pre-Service Music Chimes Welcome and Announcements

DIVINE SERVICE Opening Hymn (Stand)

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

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Confession & Absolution P In the name of the Father and of the  Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth.

P If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?

C But with You there is forgiveness; therefore, You are feared.

P Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.

P 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 therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

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The Kyrie

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In peace let us pray to the Lord.

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For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.

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For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.

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For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.

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Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord.

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Hymn of Response

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Salutation and Collect for the Day P The Lord be with you.

C And also with you.

P Let us pray. Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd, without whom nothing is secure. Rescue and preserve us that we may not be lost forever but follow You, rejoicing in the way that leads to eternal life; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

Sit

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THE WORD Old Testament Reading

Ezekiel 34:11-24

[11] “For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. [12] As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. [13] And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country.

[14] I will feed them with good pasture, and on the mountain heights of Israel shall be their grazing land. There they shall lie down in good grazing land, and on rich pasture they shall feed on the mountains of Israel. [15] I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I myself will make them lie down, declares the Lord GOD. [16] I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them in justice.

[17] “As for you, my flock, thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and male goats. [18] Is it not enough for you to feed on the good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest of your pasture; and to drink of clear water, that you must muddy the rest of the water with your feet? [19] And must my sheep eat what you have trodden with your feet, and drink what you have muddied with your feet?

[20] “Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them: Behold, I, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. [21] Because you push with side and shoulder, and thrust at all the weak with your horns, till you have scattered them abroad, [22] I will rescue my flock; they shall no longer be a prey. And I will judge between sheep and sheep. [23] And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd.

[24] And I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them. I am the LORD; I have spoken.

A This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

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Epistle 1 Timothy 1:12-17 [12] I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, [13] though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, [14] and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. [15] The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. [16] But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. [17] To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Stand Holy Gospel

Luke 15:1-10

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the fifteenth chapter.

C Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

[15:1] Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.

[2] And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”

[3] So he told them this parable: [4] “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? [5] And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. [6] And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’

[7] Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

[8] “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? [9] And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ [10] Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

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Hymn of the Day

“Jesus Sinners Doth Receive”

Sermon

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“You’re Invited” Matthew 11:28 Pastor Richard Arndt, Guest Pastor

Stand

8:00 AM service Nicene Creed (back of the hymnbook) 11:00 AM service Apostles’ Creed (back of hymnbook) Offering (Sit) Offertory (Stand) LSB p. 192 C Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free spirit.

Amen.

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

11:00 concludes with Lord’s Prayer 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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Benedicamus & Benediction P Let us bless the Lord C Thanks be to God. P The Lord bless you and keep you.

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

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

C Amen.

Closing Hymn

“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”

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Meditation (a quiet time for individual prayer) Post Service Music

8:00 AM continues with (Stand)

SACRAMENT P C P C P C P

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all, we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

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Sanctus

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Prayer of Thanksgiving P Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had mercy on us and given Your only-Begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. Hear us as we pray in His name and He has taught us to pray: Lord’s Prayer 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.

Words of Institution P The peace of the Lord be with you.

C Amen.

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Agnus Dei

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Distribution (Sit)  Faith’s statement of faith regarding communion is printed on the reverse side of the Fellowship Card.  Those who desire to commune are invited to come forward in the order indicated by the ushers. At the front of the church, follow the ushers’ directions to the communion rail.  Receive the bread either on the tongue or in the hand. Receive the wine either in the individual or the common cup. If you prefer the individual cup, take one from the proffered tray; place the empty cup in the basin as you return to your seat. If you prefer the common cup or chalice, please assist the serving pastor by guiding the cup to control the flow. When all in your group have communed, return to your seat by the side aisle.  If you desire to commune and are physically unable to come forward, please inform the ushers who will assist you.  Children who are not yet confirmed will be received at the altar rail for a special blessing.

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Communion Hymns

“Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord” LSB p. 637 “I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table” LSB p. 618 “O Lord, We Praise Thee” LSB p. 617

Dismissal (Stand) P May the Lord keep you steadfast in His love and faith.

C Amen.

Nunc Dimittis

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Benedicamus & Benediction P Let us bless the Lord C Thanks be to God. P The Lord bless you and keep you.

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

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

C Amen.

Closing Hymn

“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”

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Meditation (a quiet time for individual prayer) Post Service Music

Those Serving Today Presiding Minister: Pastor Richard Arndt, Guest Pastor Assisting Elder: 8:00 AM Larry Roach Duty Elder: 8:00 AM Larry Roach / 11:00 AM Lamar Miller Acolyte: 8:00 AM Ryan Barraclough / 11:00 AM Destiny Simon Altar Guild: 8:00 AM Pam Arndt and Mary Oles 11:00 AM Bob & Jeanette Brown Lay Reader: 8:00 AM Betty Holland / 11:00 AM Melodi Kasberg Audio Assistant: 8:00 AM John Tinker / 11:00 AM Bob Behnke Video Assistant: 8:00 AM Mike Muetzel / 11:00 AM John Schaerffer Ushers: 8:00 AM Rich & Sandi Leenhouts, Bev Kuhn and Sue Leader 11:00 AM Ruth Bolduc, Neil Finkenstadt

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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 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 15:2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." Thanks be to God: Jesus receives us sinners! What the Pharisees can’t understand, we praise: the grace of God. We live by that grace and the more of it we receive, the more we will want to conform ourselves to the image of our generous and gracious Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  There will be a Congregational Call Meeting on Sunday, September 22 at 12:15 PM in the CLC. All members are encouraged to attend this very important meeting.  TODAY is the deadline to order your Bible! Are you still reading from your Confirmation King James Version of the Bible from the 1940's or the 1950's?

Concordia Publishing House is conducting a Fall Sale of Bibles translated in the New English Version priced as much as 45% off. This is a great opportunity to treat yourself to an easy to understand Bible for your own use—or as a gift for a friend or relative. Take a look at the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Phyllis Miller at phyalama@tampabay.rr.com or call at 727-847-0959.

Please place your payment in a marked envelope in the collection plate no later than September 15th.

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 Volunteers are needed…Have you ever wanted to play the organ? Don't think you have the time to learn how to play? Well you CAN learn to play the organ with today’s technology. We have secured a program that will let us upload music to our organ, allowing it to function much like the "player pianos" many of us grew up with!

But we need people to sit at the organ and tell the organ when to play and when not to play. Does that sound like something you can do? Please let us know if you are able and willing to be a part of this new ministry by contacting Jerry Brock or emailing him at jerrybrock@faithnpr.org. There is very little training needed and then you are "good to go".  Women’s Bible Class will resume on Tuesday, September 17th from 7 – 9 PM in the CLC. We will be viewing a Chonda Pierce video and discussing some of the topics for this year. Tami Musgrave will be facilitating again and you can reach her at 727-3767028 with any questions. We hope to see you there!  Beginning on Sunday, September 22, a NEW Adult Bible Class will study Beth Moore’s, “To Live is Christ”. This class will be offered during the 9:30 AM Sunday School hour. An in depth study of the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul is planned to permit you to take a journey into the life and heart of Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. This course will give you a new appreciation of servanthood, more than any other person, Paul provides us an example of sold-out servanthood. The course will alternate with video one week and going over the workbook the next. The class will break between November 24, 2013 and January 19, 2014. The class will be completed on March 23. We hope this schedule will accommodate the holiday plans of those attending. There is now a sign-up sheet in Narthex II. The price of the workbook is $16.00.

Mark your calendar…

OKTOBERFEST 2013 Sunday, October 20 12:30 – 3:30 in the CLC Tickets on sale soon!

Adults: $10 in advance ($13 at the door) Children under 12: $5 (5 and under FREE) “The Deutschmeister Blas Band” Great food! Dessert contest! Dancing!

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Please remember in your prayers‌ Peggy Adams, Colleen Allard, Clyde Anderson, Fern Aronson, Marion Baldwin, Bankhead/Criss Family, Robbie Baumgartner, Lucy Beilke, Richard Brown, Ann Carpenter Family, Bobbi Carpenter, Denise Combast, Mary Crane, Marti Curran, Blanche Fowler, Betty Gauthier, Bob Gould, Gray Family, Vera Grondahl, Bobbie Hain, Kathy Hane, Norman Heitlauf, Baxter Holland, Maria Hulyk, Mildred Jeffers, James Ketner, King Family, Mona Krupicka, Eve Langner, Marge LaVallee, Dottie Maslowski, Lee & Christy Matthews, Jim Mattson, Sandy Meyer, Wilbur Meyer, Peter Mohler, Frank & Sue Motard, John & Elaine Nieme, Dave Noll, Pat Noll, John & Lucille Noveck, Dory Nussbacher, Jimmy Orshal, Joyce Pankner, Perryman Family, Virginia Pohlman, Allen Price, Jim Ramthun, Janet Rettke & Family, Connie Roach, Larry Roach, Hugo Salmi, Bob & Bea Schurkus, Anita Sharkey, Marian Shirk, Larry Smith, Southerland Family, Skylar Southerland, Charles Steinbach, Dustin & Tiffany Shire, Fran Smith, Jean Terkowski, Herbert Tschischik, Chris Van Ess, 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 Matthews, 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, Marilyn Eggert, Fran Fuller, Betty Gauthier, Bobbie Hain, Lina Hartstein, Pat Hartwell, Selta Heintz, Baxter Holland, Maria Hulyk, Mildred Jeffers, Curt Knudsen, Marge LaVallee, Bill Lippert, 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.

Expressions of Sympathy‌ Sympathy for the family of Janet Rettke whose mother, Donna Sue Kelly Hansen, passed away Thursday, September 5. Expressions of sympathy and love may be sent to: DuWaynne & Janet Rettke, 13404 Plantation Lake Circle, Hudson, FL 34669.

Sympathy for the family of Ruth Janssen who passed away Sunday, September 8.

Expressions of sympathy and love may be sent to her daughter: Diane Miramonti, 11626 English Elm Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34654.

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Birthdays

Anniversaries

15 – Dottie Panuccio and Misty Wuest

21 – Rich ♥ Sandi Leenhouts

16 – Donalee Ogorzalec 18 – Chris Graves and Jim Krueger 19 – Eleanor Goeth 21 – Madi Vozdecky

This Week’s Opportunities to Seek, to Strengthen, and to Serve Sunday, September 15

Monday, September 16 Tuesday, September 17 Wednesday, September 18

Thursday, September 12 Friday, September 13 Saturday, September 14

8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 AM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM

Worship w/HC SS / Youth / Adult Bible Study Worship Board of Finance SS Staff Board of Elders Women’s Bible Class Genealogy Society (CLC) Confirmation Class (CLC) CIA – Sr. Youth (GSH) Narcotics Anonymous Bulletin Assembly Worship & Praise Rehearsal Worship & Praise Service

A Measure of Our Devotion for Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8 Worship Attendance

166

Communion

101

Sunday School

30

Light the Way Campaign Total

$3,351.00

Total Receipts

$2,888.39

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