august 22, 2021 thirteenth sunday after pentecost 9:30 am
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311 Second Street Schwenksville, PA 19473
Phone - 610-287-7104 Fax - 610-287-7992
Email - [email protected]
Web Site: www.jelc.org
Mission Statement
SOW. The Gospel of Jesus the Christ to all generations
GROW. His followers into spiritually mature disciples
GO. Back into the world to serve others in His name
August 22, 2021
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 AM Worship Service
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Sunday, August 22 9:30 AM In-person & live stream worship service
Wednesday, August 25 8:00 PM AA Meeting (YC) Sunday, August 29 10:00 AM Outdoor Worship Service & Church Picnic at Upper Salford Park.
Welcome! We are so glad you have chosen to join with us today as we gather in worship to give thanks to our gracious and loving God. Many have found this community helpful for their spiritual journey. We hope you find in us the open and welcoming arms of God.
If you have particular needs and/or questions please speak with an usher. Again, thanks for spending a little time with us.
THIS WEEK AT JERUSALEM
WELCOME
The People of Jerusalem Congregation, Ministers Reverend Stanley Steele, Pastor
David A. Crist, Director of Music Glenda Ortiz, Secretary
OFFICE HOURS Tue thru Thurs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Closed Fridays
Phone - 610-287-7104 Fax - 610-287-7992 Email - [email protected]
Pastor Stan’s Cell Phone - 240-707-1969
David Crist: (610) 489-3320 Email: [email protected]
Jerusalem Lutheran Nursery School and Day Care 610-287-6360
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PRELUDE “Prelude in Classic Style” Young Paul Schweitzer
WELCOME
*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. Amen.
Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection.
God, our provider, Help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.
Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Through Jesus, the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life. Amen.
*HYMN “Great Is the Lord” Great is the Lord, He is holy and just, by His power we trust in His love. Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true, by His mercy He proves He is love.
Great is the Lord, and worthy of glory, Great is the Lord, and worthy of praise. Great is the Lord, now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice: Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord! Words and music: Michael W. Smith & Deborah D. Smith, ©1982 Meadowgreen Music, admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing.
*GREETING
*KYRIE (SUNG) Response: Lord, have mercy.
4 * HYMN OF PRAISE “Glory to God” see insert Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. *PRAYER OF THE DAY
SCRIPTURE Today’s Readings insert
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. CANTOR: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
*GOSPEL READING P: The holy gospel according to John. C: Glory to you, O Lord.
The gospel concludes P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATION “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” arr Kelsey
SERMON
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*HYMN “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee; let the water and the blood, from Thy riven side which flowed, be of sin the double cure: cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r.
Nothing in my hand I bring; simply to Thy cross I cling. Naked, come to Thee for dress; helpless, look to Thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me Savior, or I die.
*APOSTLES’ 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
*SHARING OF THE PEACE Please wave to maintain safe non-contact and social distancing. The peace of the Lord be with you all! And also with you.
*OFFERING PRAYER Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. Amen.
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*LORD’S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. 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.
*BLESSING
*HYMN “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet your tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King!
Praise him for his grace and favor to our forebears in distress. Praise him, still the same forever, slow to chide and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness!
Angels help us to adore him, who behold him face to face. Sun and moon bow down before him, all who dwell in time and space. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace.
*DISMISSAL Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE “Trumpet Tune” Johnson
You may support this ministry by placing your offering in the offering plate near the door or going to jelc.org/giving. Thank You!
Lyrics of music in this service reprinted by permission of ONE LICENSE #A-709774 and CCLI license #1509573. All rights reserved.
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Welcome and Thank you: To Paul Schweitzer for being our supply organist today and helping lead our worship service with his music. We are very happy to have you here with us.
Outdoor Worship Service & Church Picnic: Sunday, August 29th at 10:00 AM. Join us for a time of fellowship, friends, food and fun! We are happy to be able to host our annual outdoor worship service and church picnic at Upper Salford Park. Worship and Music Committee will provide hotdogs, meatballs, BBQ, and buns. We ask that everyone at-tending bring either a salad or dessert. Please see email for more infor-mation and Sign-up Genius link for RSVP.
JLNSDC Help Wanted: Hir ing Teacher ’s aid, full time position, Mon-day - Friday, hours from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Please contact Mrs. Judy or Mrs. Rachel at 610-287-6360.
Help Wanted: As you all know, we have been streaming our worship services since early on in this pandemic. Appreciation, thanks, and praise are for Michael Mancini. We need extra sets of helping hands to continue live streaming recording during the summer. Please reach out to Mike Mancini or Tony Damiani for availability and training.
Traditional & Contemporary Worship Services: We are happy to announce we will resume our traditional worship service at 8:30 AM and contemporary worship service at 11:00 AM starting on September 12, 2021. We will hold Rally Day in the Sunday School hour on September 12th. We will have games, crafts and singing for the kids (and the adults!).
ASP Breakfast: Please mark your calendar for our upcoming ASP breakfast on October 3rd in the Social Hall from 7:30 - 11:00 AM.
Prayer List: We are in the process of updating our prayer list. If there’s anyone who needs to be added to our prayer list please let either Pastor Stan or Glenda Ortiz know. If there’s anyone that can be removed from our prayer, kindly let us know as well.
Altar Flowers: If you would like to sponsor altar or chancel flowers, please feel free to request them either one of three options: Reg-ular sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex, Sign-up Genius shared through email, or contacting the church office to be added to the sponsor list schedule.
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COMING EVENTS & NOTES...
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A Ushers: Bill & Janet Luyben
Stream Team: Mike Mancini
Lector: Effa Hunt
Cantor: Jack Bowman
Counters: Tim & Nancy Arnold
Altar Guild: Rose Kohler & Ardie Mussleman
Altar flowers are presented by Gene & Pat Miesse
in memory of Gene’s mother, Bobbie.
PRAYER CONCERNS….
PRAYERS FOR SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL HEALING & RENEWAL
Betty Annis, Barbara Augastine, Brenda Belville, Jim Bender, Kent Bentchler, Renee Boll, Mary Ellen Brown, Paul Carr,
Susan Cicchetti, Renee Cohen, Ernie & Noel Cole, Diane Corso, Garrett Coyne, Bill & Mary Cressman, DaSilva Family,
Rita & Skip Dickey, Joe Dildine, Scarlett Eccker, Betty Erwin, Debbie Feichthaler, Carolyn Ford, Maureen Garrett, Stephen Garrett, Kenny Goldfeder, Sadie Grater, Susanna Gregor,
Christine Halter, Kristina Hering, Marion Herden, Debbie Hershberger, Larry Hostetter Morgan (Smith) Jordan,
Gayle Joseph, Mason Kazmar, Emily Kiefaber, Dennis Kohrherr, Dorothy Kovacs, Lory Leiby, Debra Lerfald, Jane Markley,
Roderick Matthews, Molly McDaniel, Diane Moore Christian, Janet & Steve Neumann, Peggy O’Bryan, Fred Orrik, Susan Pongras,
Dorie, Rahm, Howard Rentchler, Virginia Rex, Albert Robinson, Dorothy Seitz, Amy Schlitter, Bernie Slemmer, Karen Smith, Lisa Smith,
Chuck Stauber, Tiffany Spangenberg, Donna Stevenson, Lou & Elaine Troisi, Underkoffler Family, Dee Walsworth, Sue Wentzel,
& Don Whitko.
PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY Tony Bennett, Cameron Cook, Timothy Donley, David Ellis,
Dennis Flynn Jr., Chuck Jefferis, Patrick Kelly, Michael Radicioni, & William Reimers.
ASSISTING MINISTERS SERVING TODAY