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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 28, 2016

Worship Service – Sunday mornings at 10:30 Adult Bible Class and Sunday school –

Sunday mornings at 9:20

St. Paul Sanctuary (Northeast corner of Tipton and Walnut)

Peace’s Mission: Connecting, celebrating, and serving in Christ.

Connecting people to life in Jesus Christ Celebrating our relationship with Christ and the family of faith Serving Christ by sharing His love with others

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Peace Lutheran Church Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 28, 2016

AS WE GATHER

Welcome to Peace Lutheran Church – a special welcome to our guests!

Please take some time during worship to fill out the attendance/prayer card, located at the end of each pew. If you are a guest, we would love to receive contact information so we can respond to your visit with us today.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

INVOCATION

P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

PREPARATION

GATHERING MUSIC “All Things Are Possible” Darlene Zschech

“The Lord Reigns” Klaus Kuehn

CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS

P: May God our merciful Father hear our heartfelt confession of sins, so that we may be cleansed and not merely that, but given new hearts to truly love Him in a brand new way.

All: Merciful God, we confess to you now that we have sinned. We confess the sins that no one knows and the sins that everyone knows. We confess the sins that are a burden to us and the sins that do not bother us because we have grown used to them. We confess our sins as a church. We have not forgiven one another as we have been forgiven. We have not given ourselves in love and service for the world as Christ gave Himself for us. Father, forgive us. Send the Holy Spirit to us, that He may give us power to live by Your mercy, as You have called us to live. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Silent Reflection

P: For our sake God made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthian 5:21). Because Jesus Christ conquered sin and death on the cross, your sin is forgiven. Through baptism He has made us His own. In Him we begin brand new every day, living in the glorious freedom of the children of God (Romans 8:21).

SHARING of PEACE

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SONG of PRAISE “Arise” Paul Baloche and Don Moen

As we sing the song of praise, please pass your attendance / prayer card to the ushers. If you are a first-time guest, please provide your contact information so that we can respond to your visit this week.)

SERVICE OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE READINGS

First Reading: Proverbs 25:2-10 Page 650 (LP: 1021)

Second Reading: Psalm 131 Page 615 (LP: 969)

Gospel Reading: Luke 14:1-14 Page 1034 (LP: 1621) MESSAGE SONG “We’re Going Up to the High Places” Ron Kenoly

MESSAGE “Humility & Charitable” THE CONFESSION OF OUR FAITH

Pastor: Let us acknowledge our faith by the words of the Nicene Creed

People: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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SONG of RESPONSE / OFFERING

“There’s Something about Your Name” William J. and Gloria Gaither

(In response to His gracious, daily provision, as an act of adoration and praise, we joyfully give back a portion of what our Lord has entrusted to us. If you are a first time guest please do not feel obligated to contribute but you may do

so as the Holy Spirit leads. May God bless every sacrifice we bring!)

SERVICE of the SACRAMENT

Regarding the Lord’s Supper

Peace Lutheran Church and the other congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod share the Scriptural belief that the Lord’s Supper is a sacramental meal that brings us not only Christ’s true Body and Blood with the bread and wine, but also the forgiveness of sins and strength to amend our lives.

Those intending to commune with us may find it spiritually helpful to consider these questions:

1. Am I sorry for my sins? 2. Do I believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior? 3. Do I believe He makes His Body and Blood present in this Meal? 4. With the help of the Holy Spirit, am I determined to change my sinful life?

WORDS of INSTITUTION DISTRIBUTION

(For the distribution, the ushers will guide worshippers to the front. The pastor will offer a brief blessing for each ‘table’. A longer blessing for all communicants will be spoken after all have received communion.)

DISTRIBUTION SONGS DVD

“Jesus Messiah” Tomlin, Carson, Cash, and Reeves

“Draw Me into Your Presence” Teresa Muller

PRAYERS of the CHURCH LORD’S PRAYER

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BLESSING & SENDING

BLESSING

CLOSING SONG “You, You Are God” Walker Beach

The SENDING of GOD’S PEOPLE

P: GO IN PEACE—Connect, Celebrate, and Serve the Lord!

Let all the people say:

C: “Amen!” (Psalm 106:48)

Permission for all lyrics used during worship – CCLI # 2647991 Copies of song lyrics are available upon request from the church office.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Aug 28 after service Sunday School Kickoff Pitch-In Aug 28 6:00 pm Youth Game Night Challenge Aug 29 9:30 am Morning Prayer Group Sep 10 9:00 am Men’s Bible Study Sep 12 7:00 pm Council Meeting Sep 13 6:00 pm Peace Meal Sep 19 7:00 pm Spiritual Care Meeting

Last Week (8-21-16)

Worship Attendance: 94 Online Giving is available through the church website.

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Notes & News

WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS! We are so glad to have you with us for worship this morning. You are welcome to join us anytime. If you have an interest in joining Peace Lutheran Church or have questions about our ministry, please contact Pastor Scott (810-580-1596) or Matt Branham (812-216-3465) any time.

YOUTH GAME NIGHT CHALLENGE – Tonight, 6:00 P.M.

Trinity Lutheran High School invites students and their families to an open house on Saturday, September 24th from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. All interested eighth grade students in attendance will receive a $75 voucher that covers registration costs at Trinity for the 2017-2018 school year. Please enter through the gymnasium. We hope to see you there!

Help Re-Stock Our Pantry – A list of needed items is on the bulletin board.

A Prayer Group is available immediately following worship at the southeast corner of the sanctuary. If you have anything that you would like to bring forward to cover in prayer or just feel the need to meet with God please come to the corner and pray with friends that want to pray with you. If you would like to help lead prayers please join us as well. And as always we ask that you keep Peace and all its ministries in your prayers!

St. Paul Lutheran Church Wegan’s 160 anniversary celebration will be held on September 11, 2016. Worship service begins at 10:00 am. Weganfest follows the service with food, games, fun and fellowship. Bring lawn chairs. Casual attire is recommended for the entire day.

Lakeview Ministries Women’s Retreat - For only $95, spend a beautiful fall weekend at camp with ladies of all ages. Hear from speaker Jan Williams as we examine God’s word to learn more of who He is, who we are, and what it looks like to live as More Than Conquerors. Make beautiful crafts, sing around a fire, go on an adventure, enjoy a massage, or simply take a nap and relax. Leave encouraged by new friendships, laughter, rest, and words of truth and love. Come by yourself or with friends and know that you will finish the weekend with a new-found sense of joy and encouragement! For more details and to REGISTER, go to www.camplakeview.com/womens

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Announcements for the bulletin are due to the office by 8:00 A.M. on Thursday mornings. Thanks!

PRAYER REQUESTS – Please submit requests to Kim Ellerman. Kim may be contacted at 812-530-7599, or at prayers@seymourpeacelutheran.com.

Peace Lutheran Church conducts Adult Bible Class and Sunday school on Sunday mornings from 9:20 – 10:05.

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SERVING US TODAY (Aug 28th):

Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Rick Schuley Acolyte: Kayla Goecker Greeters: Mark Holtman Jennifer Holtman Ushers: Butch Plumer Gary Cooley Leland Otte Richard Tormoehlen Sound: Chad Leinart Power Point: Jeremy Wischmeier Communion Prep: Carol Onken & Debbie Hackman Counting Team: Leland Otte & Jerry McGinley Donut Pick-up: Gary & Betty Cooley Fellowship Hosts: Dave & Marcia Bode SERVING US NEXT SUNDAY (Sep 4th):

Preacher: Scott Roberts Lay Reader: Debbie Hackman Acolyte: Coleman Haurez Greeters: Curtis Stahl Carol Otte Ushers: Jerry McGinley Craig Allman Ed Bodem Bryan Kothman Sound: Rachel Onken Power Point: Jeremy Wischmeier Children’s Message: Debbie Hackman Counting Team: Richard Tormoehlen & Mark Holtman Donut Pick-up: Jerry & Judy McGinley Fellowship Hosts: Alice Ridlen & Kim Ellerman Peace Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Roberts P.O. Box 591 810-580-1596 (cell) 812-523-3838(church/office) Pastor’s email:PastorScott@seymourpeacelutheran.com Church email: churchoffice_plc@frontier.com Church Website: www.seymourpeacelutheran.com