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Sundays after Pentecost October 9, 2016

YOUR FAITH HAS MADE YOU WELL

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Lutheran Church

33133 Hwy 249, Pinehurst, TX 77362 281-779-9951

www.abidingfaithtx.org Joseph Koelpin, Pastor

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W elcome! Thank you for joining us for worship this morning. We are so glad you are here! In our service we gather before our almighty God to offer him our worship and praise. We also gather to strengthen ourselves through the study of God’s holy and powerful word.

OUR CONNECTION CARDS:

Allow us to keep record of all those who worship with us.

Enable you to share change of address, phone numbers, e-mails, etc

Provide an opportunity to share prayer requests so that together, as the body of Christ, we might rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15

Can be placed in the collection basket as it is passed.

Nursery—If you are a parent with a small child, please ask the ushers about our nursery, located at the far end of the building.

Restrooms—Located past the kitchen and to your left.

AFTER WORSHIP, please stay and enjoy some coffee and fellowship

OUR MISSION: TO GROW, GO, AND GIVE!

“COME TO ME, ALL YOU WHO ARE WEARY AND BURDENED, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.”

~ MATTHEW 11:28

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Council and Service Positions

President — John Hopkins Secretary — Travis Salzmann

Financial Secretary — Jack Pritchard (temporary appointment) Treasurer — Robert Cox Education — Kyle Parrish

Stewardship — Johnny Bang Property and Grounds — Kevin Glander

Head Elder — Jeff Witt Church Secretary — Cathy Bang

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Conroe Mission Connection

The Conroe Mission effort is right on schedule. We are one step closer to requesting a pastor to serve the people of Conroe. The most vital part of our mission is that we establish the congregation’s core membership. This will begin with a series of Bible Study gatherings and outreach events. If mission is on your heart, please consider joining us for the first of these meetings on Sunday, November 6th at 5:30pm.

POWER IN THE PARK

DO NOT COME TO CHURCH! Power in the Park at Juergens Park on Ulrich Rd in Tomball. If you would like to volunteer for this wonderful morning of worship please speak with Carrie Hopkins. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those who would like to serve. Here is what is needed:

Volunteers to Cook the Brisket

Set-up Crew (9am)

Food Preparation Crew

Sides and Desert

Clean-up Crew (1:30 — 2:00pm)

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HYMN 399 To God be the Glory

The Gathering

This service offers the congregation a form of worship that focuses on the proclamation of God’s Word. Believers respond to this divine gift with prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.

SERVICE OF THE WORD III

INVOCATION

M: We have come into the presence of God, who created us to love and serve him as his dear children. But we have disobeyed him and deserve only his wrath and punishment. Therefore, let us confess our sins to him and plead for his mercy.

C: Merciful Father in heaven, I am altogether sinful from birth. In countless ways I have sinned against you and do not deserve to be called your child. But trusting in Jesus, my Savior, I pray: Have mercy on me according to your unfailing love. Cleanse me from my sin, and take away my guilt.

M: God, our heavenly Father, has forgiven all your sins. By the perfect life and innocent death of our Lord Jesus Christ, he has removed your guilt forever. You are his own dear child. May God give you strength to live according to his will.

C: Amen.

M: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

C: And also with you.

CONFESSION OF SINS

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AS THE DEER based on Psalm 42

1. As the deer pants— for the wa—ter, So my 2. You’re my friend and— you’re my bro—ther, E—ven

Soul longs af - ter you. You a—lone are my Though you are a King I love you more than

heart’s de-sire,— And I long to wor- ship you. An— y oth—er, So much more than an — y—thing

You a— lone are my strength, my shield To you a—lone may my

Spir — it yield. You a - lone are my

heart’s de - sire,— And I long to wor - ship you.

M: In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord!

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Coming Up at Abiding Faith

This Week:

Sunday, October 9th at 5:00pm — Installation of Pastor Matt Brown. You are encouraged to stay for a reception and meal following the service.

Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00pm — Midweek Bible Study — Luther’s Large Catechism.

Wednesday, October 12th at 6:30pm — Confirmation Class

Thursday, October 13th at 6:30—Frank Burton Memorial service

Looking Ahead:

Sunday, October 30th at 10:30am — Power in the Park at Juergen’s Park. Bring a friend Sunday.

Sunday, October 30th at 4:30pm — Joint Reformation Service at Victory of the Lamb (VOTL). The guest preacher will be President Mark Zarling of Martin Luther College (MLC). The address is 23114 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494.

Monday, October 31st at 10:00am — Reformation Lecture at VOTL.

Sunday, November 6th at 5:30pm — Conroe Mission Kick-off: Sunday Night LIVE!!!

News and Notes

Flowers — The flower chart is in the narthex to sign up for altar flowers. The cost is $25.00. Please place your check, marked “flowers”, in the offering plate. If you sign up after the first of each month, please notify Carol Hambrick at 713-818-0889 .

Our website— We ask that if anyone has pictures from past events that they would share them with Shelly Johnson, our website administrator. You can email her at smjohnson140@gmail.com. Make sure to visit the web-site for updates: www.abidingfaithtx.org.

The Genesis Academy (at Prince of Peace) is looking for volunteers or paid helpers to fill in on a substitute basis. This position would be an "as needed" helper with other qualified staff working with you. Please call Debbi Heiderich at 281-859-6200 for more information.

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We are grateful for …

We are thankful for the birthdays of Robert Cox (10/11), Dava James and Jer-emy Witt (10/13), and Eileen Husfeld (10/15). We pray for the anniversary of Chad and Keidra Husky (10/11).

Prayers

Scherer family— Praying for Loyd and Barbara Scherer. Help them to be stead-fast in their faith even as the trials of this earthly life become so difficult.

We pray for Leslie and Larry Lindquist. Lord, keep them both immersed in your word so they will find strength and peace knowing their savior, Jesus.

Praying boldly for healing and restoration of function in arms and legs for Cheryl Cain-Noll (Jennifer Pacovsky’s sister).

Father we continue to pray for Danielle Sleeper to be found.

We pray for Amy Dawn (John Husfeld’s niece) who was diag-nosed with cancer.

We also pray for Kevin (Eileen Husfeld’s cousin) who is recovering from a stroke.

Father hear our prayers that Naomi will be able to carry her child to full term.

Praying for Judy McCaskey to regain her strength in order to continue with her treatments for lymphoma.

We pray for continued good health for Julie and baby Moore during this preg-nancy.

We pray for Josh Diamond’s employee’s wife who is battling liver cancer.

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FIRST LESSON

PRAYER OF THE DAY

M: Grant, O merciful Lord, to your faithful people pardon and peace that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

1 Samuel 12:20-24

“Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own. As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

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PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 135

Refrain

M: Refrain

C: Refrain

M: The Lord our God is so good. His name forever shall stand. God has made his people his own, made them his for his possession.

C: Refrain

M: I know the Lord is supreme. Above all gods he is King. He made heaven; he made the earth: mountain heights and deepest ocean.

C: Refrain

M: Praise God, the Father of all; praise Christ, the Savior of all; praise the Spirit, breath to us all: three in One, forever holy.

C: Refrain (Note: on this refrain we sing the last line twice)

Psalm 135 — Praise the Lord! Praise his name! Words and music by David Lee Copyright 1996.

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HYMN 332 Go, My Children, with My Blessing

M: Brothers and sisters, go in peace.

Live in harmony with one another.

Serve the Lord with gladness.

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen.

THE BLESSING

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M: For the leaders of our nation, that they may perform their civic duties in accord with the justice of the one, true God, let us pray to the Lord:

C: Lord, have mercy.

M: For those who are sick or near death, the suffering and the grieving [and especially all who have asked for our prayers ____________ ], that they may know the eternal promises of Christ and give thanks to Him in their time of suffering, let us pray to the Lord:

C: Lord, have mercy.

M: For the homebound, that they may continue in the Word of God and be filled with His Spirit in times of need, let us pray to the Lord:

C: Lord, have mercy.

M: For all believers in Christ Jesus, that they may acquire wisdom to redeem the time given them, let us pray to the Lord:

C: Lord, have mercy.

M: For all who have fallen asleep in the saving faith, let us give thanks to the Lord, asking Him to give us our portion with the saints in light, let us pray to the Lord:

C: Lord, have mercy.

M: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord., who also taught us to pray:

THE 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, for ever and ever. Amen.

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CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

As the Children are coming forward, the congregation sings, “Jesus loves me”

SECOND LESSON

We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

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Luke 17:11-19

HYMN 440 On Eagles Wings

Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”

When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they

went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

SERMON

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THANK OFFERING

Please Sign your Connection Cards and place them in the plate as it is passed! Thank you!

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe 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 is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there 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 everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS

M: Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people accord-ing to their needs.

Silent Prayers

M: For the Church and her mission, that she may seek God’s lost sheep and bring them into His fold, let us pray to the Lord:

C: Lord, have mercy.