Christ Our Redeemer

Lutheran Church

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Pastor John H. Ninke Home Phone: (256)502-9831 Cell Phone: (706)662-1900 Email: pastor.corhartselle@gmail.com

721 Pickens Street SW Hartselle AL 35640

(256) 773-2121 Email: corhartselle@gmail.com Web site: www.corhartselle.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christ-Our-Redemer-Lutheran-Church

Office Hours for Pastor John

Monday, Wednesday: Tuesday, Thursday: Other times:

9:00 – 11:30 am 3:00 - 4:30 pm By Appointment

Our Mission

“Redeemed by faith in Christ, this family of Christians is committed to sharing the

Good News of Jesus through meaningful worship, loving fellowship and

community service.”

Welcome to Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Welcome to Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. We are pleased and excited that you have joined us today for worship. If you have any personal or pastoral needs, please contact Pastor John Ninke, here at Christ Our Redeemer or (256)502-9831 (home) or (706)662-1900 (cell). HOLY COMMUNION is a central part of our worship experience at Christ Our Redeemer. We share this Sacrament believing that the true body and blood of the Risen Christ is present in the bread and wine, and that when we receive communion we receive the forgiveness and salvation that has been won for us through Jesus Christ. If you accept Jesus’ body and blood are present in the bread & wine, repent of your sins, and seek to amend your sinful lives with God’s help, you are welcome and encouraged to receive the blessings God offers in this sacrament. If you have not been instructed regarding Holy Communion or are unsure of your ability to confess the above, you should not feel

obligated to come forward. If you have questions, please speak with Pastor John.

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As We Gather We are an audiovisual culture. Everywhere you turn, people use a wide variety of means to get your attention: billboards along the highway, commercials on the radio, pop-up advertisements on social media, telephone surveys that interrupt your family dinner. The list could go on and on. Jesus, too, used a variety of means at His disposal in the first century to communicate His message of life and salvation. He Himself is the greatest communication in any time and place—the very Word made flesh. Christ gives words that are spirit and life. He speaks. We listen. Christ also does the saving work of removing darkness by His death and resurrection. He shines. We see and live. Talk about an audiovisual Savior! Today, let us listen, touch, taste, and see. As we respond to God’s grace with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, let us lift up thankful hearts to our Father in the name of Jesus.

Welcome

Please Stand

578 Thy Strong Word

Tune: Public domain Text: © 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110019735

Invocation

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

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Confession and Absolution P Let us come into the light and approach our Lord in prayer.

In a time of silence, we reflect on our great need for Jesus’ saving work.

P Together, we pray. C O God our Father, light-creator, Your perfect glory exposes the darkness of our

ways. As children who stray from their Father’s instruction, we have wandered in disobedience and stumbled in what we have thought, said, and done. By the rescuing work of Your Son, the light of the world, shine on us the bright beams of forgiveness. Wash us in the light of His resurrection victory so that we make melodies with our lips and honor You with our lives. Amen.

P In Christ Jesus, You who once were darkness are now light. Walk as children of the light. Be who you are! As a called and ordained servant of the Word, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

Please Sit

789 Praise and Thanksgiving

Tune: Public domain - Text: © 1987 Oxford University Press. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110019735

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 9:1–10

Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks sense she says, “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.” Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

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Epistle: Ephesians 5:6–21 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not associate with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,

“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

L This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Musical Meditation

Please Stand

Holy Gospel: John 6:51–69

P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the sixth chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord.

I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not as the fathers ate and died. Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.” Jesus said these things in the synagogue, as he taught at Capernaum. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, “Do you take offense at this? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the Twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.”

P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. 40

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Please Sit

696 O God, My Faithful God

Tune and text: Public domain

Sermon - John 6:51–69 – Tough times? Turn away or walk with Jesus?

696 O God, My Faithful God

Tune and text: Public domain

Offering

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Please Stand

956 Create in Me

Text and tune: Public domain

Apostles’ Creed

C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen.

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Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. For all of God’s children, both here at Christ Our Redeemer and throughout the world, that the darkness of sin would scatter and we be filled with the light of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.

C Light of the world, shine on us. P For the mission of the Gospel, that the Holy Spirit touches hearts wherever God’s

Word is preached, and many souls be brought to saving faith, let us pray to the Lord.

C Word made flesh, speak to us and through us. P For all servant leaders in this church and in the world, that their work for our

benefit be a blessing and that they be guided by wisdom from on high, let us pray to the Lord.

C Light of the world, lead our way. P For the living out of our vocations, that we see our various roles at home, at work,

in society, and at church as ways to serve the living God, let us pray to the Lord. C Word made flesh, grant that we serve You by serving others. P For all who are willing to lay down their lives for their fellow citizens, including

military members, law enforcement officers, and emergency workers, let us pray to the Lord.

C Light of the world, grant safety and strength. P For all who are broken in heart, mind, and body, that they receive healing mercies

from our faithful Father, let us pray to the Lord. C Word made flesh, touch the lives of all who are sick. P For these and all other concerns we have, that coming before the throne of grace

we find mercy to help us in our time of need, let us pray to the Lord. C Light of the world, we praise and glorify Your holy name! Amen.

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Sanctus

Prayer of Thanksgiving

P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Give us faith to receive Your Son, Jesus Christ, who comes to us so we can listen to, touch, taste, and see Your goodness. With gratitude in our hearts, we praise You, O Father, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

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629 What Is This Bread

Tune and text: © 1991 Fred and Jean Baue. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110019735

Proclamation of Christ

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

629 What Is This Bread

Tune and text: © 1991 Fred and Jean Baue. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110019735

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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.

Pax Domini

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

Please Sit

Agnus Dei

Distribution Video - Who Am I - Casting Crowns

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629 What Is This Bread

Tune and text: © 1991 Fred and Jean Baue. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110019735

Post-Communion Thanksgiving

C We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this gracious and saving gift of Your Son’s body and blood. Having heard His Word and seen His goodness, give us courage to go into the world to share with others the forgiving love we have been blessed to receive; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Benediction

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.

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810 O God of God, O Light of Light

Tune and text: Public domain

Acknowledgments

Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series B, Quarter 3. Copyright © 2018 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English

Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2018 Concordia Publishing House.

Upcoming Events

Aug 25th - Canoe Trip Sep 22nd – Bicycle Safety Event

Oct – Church Picnic Nov 3rd – German Meal

CHRIST OUR REDEEMER AT A GLANCE

TODAY 9:15 a.m. Bible Study –Things they didn’t tell in SS 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship w/Holy Communion NEXT SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. Bible Study –Things they didn’t tell in SS 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship w/Holy Communion

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SERVING IN OUR WORSHIP TODAY Worship Leader John Ninke Elder Ellis Wayand Reader Ellis Wayand Ushers Chonita Walker Pianist Laurie Ninke

SERVING IN OUR WORSHIP NEXT WEEK Worship Leader John Ninke Elder Bob Hasse Reader Gina Decker Ushers Doug & Kristi Kaup Pianist Laurie Ninke

CHRIST OUR REDEEMER BUILDING USAGE

MONDAY 4:30 a.m. Chic Fit Bootcamp 8:00 a.m. Yoga 9:30 a.m. Flex and Stretch 5:00 p.m. Pilates Fusion TUESDAY 6:00 p.m. Chic Fit Bootcamp WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Pilates Fusion 9:30 a.m. Flex and Stretch THURSDAY 5:00 p.m. Pilates

As of Date Budget Income

Adopt-A-Bill Joyful Noise

Total Weekly Budget Needs

Aug 12th $1,639 $60 $1,699 $2,625.45

Chancel renovation

$1,000 $2,000 Goal

Month to Date Income Monthly Budget Needs

August $5,364 $65 $5,429 $10,501.80

CHRIST OUR REDEEMER’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION!

ELEMENTARY CLASS: For ages 3 years to 5th grade. This combined class will use a new curriculum that includes games and fun activities centered on the scriptures. Class meets in the Children’s Sunday School room. ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS: For all adults, led by Pastor John. Classes begin at 9:15. Come join us and be refreshed by God's Word!

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40 is the number of residents at Summerford nursing home that don’t get anything from anyone

outside of Summerford. 40 out of 216 residents

receive nothing for Christmas. We are collecting gifts now until Nov 4th for these residents. The gift cards listing the gifts will

be posted in the fellowship hall. Please bring the gift card you pull with your unwrapped gifts. Direct any questions to Rita or Chonita.

VOTER’S MEETINGS

September 2nd & September 23rd

These meetings are to elect a delegate to the Circuit forum where a lay delegate will be elected from the circuit to attend

the Synodical Convention next summer. We will also present proposed changes to the bylaws.

Bob & Shirley’s wedding & reception is Saturday,

September 8th @ 5:00 p.m.

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Christ Our Redeemer Prayer Concerns For those with special needs: *Tim and Myunghee Harness; Ben; Carrie; Sam; Stephen Varga; Family and friends of Marv Kaup; Bobby Head; Jeremy Taylor; Dennis & Family; Isabella Jessup; Harry & Michael Downer; Melanie Yoder; Linda Ruland; Family of Gary Stevens; Graig Leuhrs; Carol Herren; David Smith; Amanda McDonald; Kristie Durand; Baby Jackson; Joel Booth; Janice Booth; Jeanett Cagle; Paula Diane; Lilly-Bug; Jimmy Harbin; Iva Johnson; Lauren Hildreth; Angel McNeeley; Scharlyce Butler; Linda Sanford; Family & Friends of Pat King; Gladys Fry; Anna Marie Hamilton; Abigail Wilson; Cindy Wren; Matthew Edmondson; Tim & Myunghee; Allen Tim; Heather; Erin; Chris Pewitt & Family; Richard Payne; Michael Short; Nikola Karovic; Marie and Ted Ratliff; Bill Weimerslag; Family & Friends of James Huffstutler; Ann Caudill; Deborah Sheets; Scott Wiley; June Barnes and Family; Frank and Nancy Hayes; Phyllis Brown; Perry Heatherly; Wanda Mize; Mitch Cruse; Nicole, & Nicholas Varga; Cheryl Taylor; Teresa Smith; Rebecca & Charles Dean; Anna Beth Whitehorn; Taylor Ledbetter; Susan Minor; Lisa Madden and Family; Dakota; Steve Varga; Donna Firpo; Tata Brennam; Margaret Stallings, Marta Williams; Teresa Evans; David Sandlin; Pam Yates; Linda Christian; Allison Firpo; Brian Villanueva; Robert Turney; Remington; Gary & Margaret Johney; Donna Bessken; Family & Friends of Bennie and Fay Moore; Melinda Grimm; Jane Wilcox; James Popdan; Joy McElfresh; Ben & Ivy Mills; Marilyn Ballentine; Chase Smith; Rita Williams; Michael Smith; Cathy Freytag; Rachel Landers; Family of Elizabeth Murphy; Shirley Teal; Caroline & Eddie Brummitte; Ida Mansanga; Darlene Randal; John & Martha Nelson; Family of Sally Butler; Linda Bell Nelson; Kasey Walker; Helen Gurley; Family of Carmine Johnson; Family of Reagan Gargis; Roger Martinez; Summer Cook; Michael Sheffield; Lisa Brooks; Charles Stokes; Ethan LyBrand; KLR; Chonita’s parents; John Paul; Bill; Joe Steele; Cidney Hays; Ben Smith; Dee Steele; Ashley Devers; Glenn Hollingsworth; Jeff Tanner; Janice Nations; Laura Reese; Josh Carner; JoAnn Donald; Sandra Wolf; Cassandra Russell; Jake Wayand & Family; Owens Family; Grubbs family; Kim Hutcheson & Family; Lou Murray; Brenda; Carrie Hill; Twilla Yandall; Kaye Hartley; Cheryl Johney; Brandy Lewter; Scott Underwood; Benny Childress; Brenda Lee; Beverly Thatcher; Jarret Wolff; Mr. McKelvey; Katey Siqueira; Brenda Folette; Sandy Leftwich and family; Tony Fetner; Morgen Jensen; Guerin Scherpf; James Clark; Hunter Lanford; Walter Childers; Suzette Wyatt; Jack Speegle & family; Sarah Leathers and Keaton; Rita Kincaid; Beverly Fortenberry; George Truitt. Write name in the “Remove from prayer list” section of the bulletin board to remove a name from the prayer list. An asterisk * indicates new additions. Our church families this month: Bret & Chonita Walker; Ellis, Velvet, Jake, & Grace Wayand; Mike & Rita Williams. Our church members who are shut in: Ben Mills; Daisy Kube, Joy McElfresh. For those in Mission Work: Brian, Terri, Amy and Caleb Firpo; Scott, Tara, Grayson, Ella and Will Henry Slate. For those who serve: We especially remember members and friends of Christ Our Redeemer who serve on active duty in our nation’s armed forces and as civilian contractors: Cameron Cunningham; Jonathan

Evans; Steve Adams; Tim Beach; Dominic Chiaverotti; Zack Kube; Robert Kurz; James Lewis; Scott

Martin; Zachary Roberts; Scott Vanholveln; Corey Blankenship; and Jesse Ward.