Silverdale Lutheran Church 11701 Ridgepoint Drive NW

Silverdale, WA 98383 (360) 692-9263

Email: slc@silverdalelutheran.org Web page: www.silverdalelutheran.org

Pastor Bill Crabtree Pastor Jonathan Sansgaard Pastor Paula Burchill

15th Sunday after Pentecost September 21, 2014

A service based on Evangelical Lutheran Worship Setting Eight We have “Listen” ear pieces available for the hearing impaired-simply ask one of the ushers!

Prelude I’ll Be a Witness to the Light – Greg Scheer

Confession and Forgiveness (Please stand as you are able)

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

P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone.

C: Amen.

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (I John 1:8-9)

(Silence for reflection and self-examination)

P: Gracious God, C: In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things

done and left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in Eternal life.

C: Amen.

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Gathering Hymn Arise, Your Light Has Come

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Greeting (from II Corinthians 13:13)

P: 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.

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Kyrie (from Psalm 123:3; Matthew 17:15; 20:30)

Prayer of the Day L: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

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L: Let us pray… God of presence, you remained fully with Joseph when he sat long years in a prison for a crime he did not commit. Help us to see that you are always with us, so that we might live faithfully in your world. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen.

THE WORD

Children’s Sermon

First Reading Genesis 39: 1-23 Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3His master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his hands. 4So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him; he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had. 5From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in house and field. 6So he left all that he had in Joseph's charge; and, with him there, he had no concern for anything but the food that he ate.

Now Joseph was handsome and good-looking. 7And after a time his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, "Lie with me." 8But he refused and said to his master's wife, "Look, with me here, my master has no concern about anything in the house, and he has put everything that he has in my hand. 9He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except yourself, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?" 10And although she spoke to Joseph day after day, he would not consent to lie beside her or to be with her. 11One day, however, when he went into the house to do his work, and while no one else was in the house, 12she caught hold of his garment, saying, "Lie with me!" But he left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. 13When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled outside, 14she called out to the members of her household and said to them, "See, my husband has brought among us a Hebrew to insult us! He came in to me to lie with me, and I cried out

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with a loud voice; 15and when he heard me raise my voice and cry out, he left his garment beside me, and fled outside." 16Then she kept his garment by her until his master came home, 17and she told him the same story, saying, "The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought among us, came in to me to insult me; 18but as soon as I raised my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me, and fled outside."

19When his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, saying, "This is the way your servant treated me," he became enraged. 20And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined; he remained there in prison. 21But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love; he gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer. 22The chief jailer committed to Joseph's care all the prisoners who were in the prison, and whatever was done there, he was the one who did it. 23The chief jailer paid no heed to anything that was in Joseph's care, because the LORD was with him; and whatever he did, the LORD made it prosper.

Reader: The word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Musical Meditation 8:00 a.m. Give Me Jesus – African American Spiritual 11:00 a.m. O Sifuni Mungu – Brazilian Folk Song; arr. Kevin McChesney

(Please stand as you are able for the Gospel acclamation)

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Gospel Acclamation (from John 6:68)

R: The Holy Gospel according to Luke from the book of Acts, the eighteenth chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord

Gospel Acts 18: 7-11 7 Then he left the synagogue and went to the house of a man named Titius Justus, a worshiper of God; his house was next door to the synagogue. 8 Crispus, the official of the synagogue, became a believer in the Lord, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul became believers and were baptized. 9One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; 10 for I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to harm you, for there are many in this city who are my people.” 11He stayed there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. (Please be seated)

Sermon Pastor Bill

(after a brief period of reflection, please stand for the hymn of the day)

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Hymn of the Day Goodness is Stronger than Evil

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Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Prayers of the Church L: …Lord, in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer.

Sharing of the Peace P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you.

Community Time-During this time we would like to welcome and introduce guests at SLC.

Installation of Care and Eucharistic Ministers (11:00am)

THE MEAL Communion Distribution-All Baptized Christians are welcome to join with us in this meal

where we believe the true body and blood of Christ are really present and received under the form of bread

and wine. At SLC, we commune by “Intinction.” As you are ushered forward, please come to the stations

on either side of the Baptismal font, extend your hand to receive the bread (or ask for a gluten free wafer),

and then dip it either into the wine or grape juice. White grape juice is available as a substitute and is

offered in the second cup. You are also invited to remain at the altar rail for a brief time of prayer and

meditation if you wish. Adults who do not receive the supper or children who have not received First Communion instruction are encouraged to come forward for a blessing.

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The Offering (Please sign and pass along the registration pad, returning it to the person who signed it first)

Offertory Jesus, Feed Us – arr. Anne Krentz Organ

(Please stand as you are able)

Offering Response What Have We to Offer? (verses 1& 2)

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Offering Prayer

L: Let us pray. God of mercy and grace, C: We offer with joy and thanksgiving, what you have first given us – our

selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of Him, who offered himself for us. Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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The 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 God thanks and praise.

P: It is indeed right, our duty and our joy...we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

(from Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:9; John 12:13)

Words of Institution

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The Lord’s Prayer (All) 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, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Please be seated)

Lamb of God (sung by all) (from John 1:29; Isaiah 53:7; Revelation 5:6)

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Communion Hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness

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P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen

Post-Communion Prayer L: God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have

united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C: Amen

The Benediction (from Numbers 6:24) P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord's face shine on you with

grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.

C: Amen

Sending Hymn Earth and All Stars (see next page) Dismissal L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

Postlude Concerto in C Major(Mvt. 1) – Antonio Vivaldi

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Sending Hymn Earth and All Stars

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Thank you for sharing your gifts of music Terri Randolph and Pastor Bill Sanctuary Choir

Altar flowers today are presented by Hank Rose, in honor of Bee’s Birthday.

Worship Leaders for September 21 Minister of Music: Lynn Rupp

Liturgist: Usher: Bob Brien

Communion Assistants: (8am) Leon & Norma Thomas, Joyce Barry & Donna Wagner

(11am) Bruce & Kathy Pringle, Isaac Cordero & Ed Duarte September Altar Care: Jenny Frogness, Lori Larson & Ann Phillips

Readers: (8am) Bee Rose (11am) Nicole Rawlinson

Acolytes: (8am) Ethan & Evin Walmsley (11am) Ethan Marsch & Abigail Thompson

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Prayer and Care: Phil Crabtree, recovering from surgery. Emma Shiplet, undergoing medical testing. Care and Eucharistic Ministers being installed this week. Kim Rupp, recovering from surgery. Shelly Ferber, recovering from surgery. Fran Maerit, recovering from surgery. Gary Ludwig, recovering from surgery. Remembering all who are homebound or in ill health. Deployed & Military Support & their families, especially: Patrick Rawlinson and Stanley Ormbrek, deployed. Austin Love, in basic training. Continued Prayer: Walt Boysen, Michelle Shiplet, Peter Day, Laura Gessner, Dwight Jones, Joanne & Peter Carr, Maya Warren, Ruth Fisher, Lucile Lampi, Darlene Britt, Vaughn Helland, Arlene Phillips, Ian Gunnell, Robin Berg, Randy Fossum

THIS WEEK: Read: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding of Sunday’s text. After the reading, ask the follow-up questions.

Follow the story of how Joseph brought his brothers (who became the 12 Tribes of Israel) to Egypt to save them from famine. See how the Egyptians soon forgot Joseph’s good deeds and enslaved the Israelites.

Sunday, Genesis 39:1-23, Joseph in Prison Monday, Genesis 50:15-21, Joseph Forgives His Brothers Tuesday, Genesis 50:22-26, Joseph’s Death Wednesday, Exodus 1:1-22, Oppression of the Israelites Thursday, Exodus 3:1-12, Moses at the Burning Bush Friday, Exodus 12:29-32, The Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn Saturday, Exodus 13:17-22, The Pillars of Cloud and Fire

Where did God show up in these stories? How did God show up? What is the nature of God in these stories of deliverance?