sunday, august 3, 2014 the eighth sunday after pentecost

5th Century Floor mosaic, Church of the Loaves and Fishes

Tabgha, Israel (Northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee)

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, August 3, 2014

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HOLY COMMUNION THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Sunday, August 3, 2014 + 9:30 a.m.

COME AND GET IT In today's first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the Eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.

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GATHERING The Holy Spirit gathers us together as the people of God The GATHERING MUSIC The WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS The READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT

Let us join together and say our Mission Statement. Come and see, Follow me, The gift of God, Jesus Christ, Has set us free. The BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESION & FORGIVENESS The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of Holy Baptism as the presiding minister begins.

In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

In the presence of God, who sees our hearts and our minds, let us confess our sin.

The assembly kneels or sits.

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Silence is kept for reflection and self-examination. God our strength, we confess that we are captive to the power of sin that dwells within us. We put ourselves first and others last. What we think will make us happy leaves us longing for more. Even when we want to do what is good, we find ourselves doing the opposite. Rescue us from death's grip on our lives, and raise us up day by day, that we may be alive to God in Christ Jesus. Amen. All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God; therefore we are justified by God's grace as a gift. Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, in whom we have forgiveness of sin, life, and salvation. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins. In the Name of the Father, and of the +Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen


The GATHERING HYMN Praise the One who Breaks the Darkness

The GREETING & PRAYER OF THE DAY The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

The presiding minister prays the prayer of the day.

Let us pray…the prayer concludes…one God, now and forever. Amen.

The assembly is seated.


WORD God’s Word is proclaimed in Scripture reading and preaching The FIRST READING Isaiah 55:1-5 God invites Israel to a great feast at which both food and drink are free. God also promises to make an everlasting covenant with all the people, with promises that previously had been limited to the line of kings. As David was a witness to the nations, these nations shall now acknowledge the ways in which God has glorified Israel.

Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. 3Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. 4See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. 5See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

The reading concludes: Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God. The SECOND READING Romans 9:1-5 This begins a new section in Paul's letter in which he will deal with the place of Israel in God's saving plan. He opens by highlighting how Israel's heritage and legacy include being God's children, having God's covenants, being given God's law, participating in worship of God, and receiving divine promises.

I am speaking the truth in Christ — I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit — 2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. 4They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship,


and the promises; 5to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

The reading concludes: Word of God. Word of Life. Thanks be to God. The assembly stands to welcome the Gospel.

The GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

The HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 14:13-21

After John the Baptist is murdered, Jesus desires a time of solitude. Still, his compassion for others will not allow him to dismiss those who need him, and he is moved to perform one of his greatest miracles.

The Lord be with you. And also with you. The Holy +1 Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. 13Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. 15When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves." 16Jesus said to them, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." 17They replied, "We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish." 18And he said, "Bring them here to me." 19Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20And

1 Using the thumb, the people may make three small signs of the cross, one on the forehead, one on the lips, and one on the breast while silently using the traditional prayer, “May the Good News of Jesus Christ be in my mind, and on my lips, and in my heart. Amen”


all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

The reading concludes:

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

The assembly is seated. The SERMON Silence for reflection. The HYMN OF THE DAY Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service


The CREED With the whole people of God, let us confess our faith. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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.

The assembly may remain standing or kneel.

The PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

After each petition. Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


MEAL God feeds us with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ The PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

The worship leaders and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.

The assembly is seated. The OFFERING

The assembly stands as the gifts are brought forward. The following may be sung in canon (Parts 1 & 2 at the same time). The OFFERTORY You are Holy


The GREAT THANKGIVING

It is indeed right our duty and our joy…the Preface continues, concluding…we praise your name and join their unending hymn:


The EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (Summer)

Holy God, our Maker, Redeemer, and Healer, in the harmonious world of your creation, the plants and animals, the seas and stars were whole and well in your praise…the prayer continues, concluding…

Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen The LORD’S PRAYER (1975)

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.


Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

The BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Christ invites you to a place of honor at this banquet. Welcome to the feast. Thanks be to God.

The assembly is seated

The DISTRIBUTION OF THE HOLY SACRAMENT Access to the Lord’s Table is by invitation of the Lord himself. All baptized believers who trust that Christ is presented in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist are invited to come forward and receive Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Communion is distributed by coming up the center aisle at the direction of the usher and returning along the side aisle. Those who do not wish to receive the Sacrament may come forward with their arms crossed and receive a blessing. Those who, for any reason, cannot receive the wine may receive the Sacrament under the form of bread alone. In doing so, a communicant still receives the whole Christ. MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION


After all have returned to their places, the assembly stands. The POST-COMMUNION BLESSING

The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.

The POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray…We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life; and we pray that in your mercy you would strengthen us, through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SENDING God blesses us and sends us into mission The BLESSING Silence for reflection.

Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.


The SENDING HYMN The Church’s One Foundation

The DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

The SENDING MUSIC Acknowledgements Unless indicated all liturgical text from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright © 2014 by Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #42251. Scripture texts from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA . Used by permission. All rights reserved.


WORSHIP LEADERS

Assisting Minister John Medure Lector Jennifer Crum Communion Assistants: Monica Kinsey & Kris Williams Ushers Gary Lautzenheiser, John Cox, Roger Brotherton, Terry Monter, Logan Monter & C.F. Crum Altar Guild Jeanne Hunston, Monica Kinsey, Vickie Ramsier & Lisa Ray

OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS IN CHRIST REQUEST THAT YOU REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK: + For health and healing: Our Household: Laura Exline, Linda Byrd, Mary Lou Bertolucci Our Community: Robin Fry, Loretta Crowe, Caleb Thompson, Don Albright + For the unity of the Church throughout the world. + For our Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, our Interim Bishop Marcus Miller, our Bishop-elect Abraham Allende, the staff of our synod and congregation, all pastors and lay leaders.

+ For the Christian faithful in every country + For the President, Governor, Mayor, and all who hold authority in the nations of the world. + For the safety of the men and women in our Armed Forces: especially The Rev. James Eckert, Lt. Cdr., United States Navy Chaplain Corps deployed in Germany; The Rev. Andrew Genszler, Lt, United States Navy Chaplain Corps, deployed in Afghanistan. + For peace and justice in the world.


COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK Friday, August 8, 2014 Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), died 1221 Dominic was a Spanish priest who saw the wealth of the clergy as a stumbling block for the church, so he formed a movement, the Order of Preachers (commonly called Dominicans) devoted to itinerant preaching and living in poverty. Sunday, August 10 Lawrence, deacon, martyr, died 258 As one of the seven deacons of the church at Rome, Lawrence was responsible for the church's financial matters and for the care of the poor. Asked by the emperor to gather the church's treasure, he presented a collection of orphans, lepers, and the like. The enraged emperor had him put to death.

THIS WEEK AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, August 3 9:30am Holy Communion 10:45am Christian Education Monday, August 4 7:00pm Property Tuesday, August 5 Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 Friday, August 8: Dominic, Founder of the Order of Preachers Saturday, August 9 The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday, August 10: Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 9:30am Holy Communion 10:45am Christian Education


THRIVENT The Thrivent Chapter picnic will be held Tuesday, August 12th at Minerva Bicentennial Park beginning at 6:00pm. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Fried Chicken and cold beverages will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. If further information is needed please call 330-863-1222 or 330-627-4260.

Our Use of God’s Gifts

Weekly Income: $1,713.00 (July 27th)

Current Fund: $1,705.00 Loose Offering: $2.00 Reimburse—cards: $6.00

MEMORIAL PRAYER CANDLES

Your Worship Team has secured the purchase of prayer candles to be used in prayer. It’s located behind the worship leaders chairs at the front of the worship space. The purpose of such a prayer station is to symbolize the importance of prayers behind each lights.

Are you praying for a loved one? Are you praying for a friend? Are you praying for the community? Each candle represents a prayer that is in your heart and on your mind. Our Lord said his Father’s house is to be a house of prayer and to forget the buying, selling, and distractions from the prayers of the

faithful (Mark 11). Prayer candles aren’t to elicit any response from a saint, but to remind ourselves and the community of faith of God’s presence in prayer, who listens and hears, and who answers and acts.

We’re fortunate to have our facilities open most of the time for the purpose of prayer. It’s not just Sunday, but any day one can come to the house of God to pray and depart to serve. It’s true we can pray anywhere. But the house of the Lord is like a refuge and sanctuary where we connect with God’s nearer presence.

The practice of prayer candles is not limited to a single faith community. Orthodox, Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, and even some Methodists engage in prayer with candles. Many new Millennial Christians (those born after 1980) engage in the spiritual practice of prayer with lights.

As you depart today, take a moment to examine your Memorial Prayer area.


Come and see. Follow me. The gift of God, Jesus Christ, has set us free

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 515 E. Line Street • Minerva, Ohio 44657

Office – (330) 868-4918 www.facebook.com/stpaulminerva

Pastor: The Rev. Steven Woyen • Director of Music: Paula Patterson Custodians: Judy & Gary Lautzenheiser • Office Secretary: Becky Davis

Missionaries to the Republic of South Africa: The Rev. Tessa Moon Leiseth & Jon Leiseth

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