The Eighth Sunday
after Pentecost
19 July 2015
P ea ce wi t h Ch r i s t Lu t h er a n Ch u rch
A congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
1412 West Swallow Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
970-226-4721
pwchrist@pwchrist-fc.org
Reverend Richard Pierson, Vacancy Pastor
970-597-0218
rapierson72@yahoo.com
We l c o m e t o P e a c e w i t h C h r i s t
We’re glad that you’ve joined with us today to receive the gifts of
God’s grace given in his Son Jesus Christ. It is our sincere hope that
these provide you spiritual refreshment and strength, confirming you
in the promise of eternal life that is ours in Christ, both now, and in
the age to come.
Since worship involves substantial things, you may wish to prepare
through personal reflection and prayer, as many in our congregation
do. To facilitate this, we intend that the pre-service time within the
sanctuary be a quiet, tranquil environment, and we do appreciate
everyone’s considerateness in this regard. The time before worship
also offers an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the order of
service, which is detailed in the following pages.
If you are a guest with us today and would like to learn more about
our congregation, please ask a greeter or an usher for a copy of our
welcome packet. Also, if time permits, take a moment to speak with
our pastor; he would love to make a personal connection with you.
The Lord Jesus Shepherds His Church on Earth
by the Ministry of the Gospel
The Lord rebukes and removes “the shepherds who destroy and
scatter the sheep” (Jer. 23:1). He gathers the flock, brings them back
to the fold and sets “shepherds over them who will care for them”
(Jer. 23:3–4). He raises up the Son of David, the great Good
Shepherd, to “reign as king and deal wisely” (Jer. 23:5). He is “our
righteousness,” in whom we “dwell securely” (Jer. 23:6). He has
compassion on all of us, who were “like sheep without a shepherd”
(Mark 6:34). Not only does He teach us many things, but taking the
bread, He blesses and breaks and gives it to the disciples “to set
before the people” (Mark 6:41). He abundantly provides for His
Church on earth, so that everyone is fed and fully satisfied in body
and soul. He preaches peace “to you who were far off,” and “by the
blood of Christ,” He brings you near (Eph. 2:13, 17). Though you
were “separated from Christ” by your sin, “having no hope and
without God in the world” (Eph. 2:12), now “you are fellow citizens
with the saints and members of the household of God” (Eph. 2:19).
O rd e r o f D i v i n e S e r v i c e
Setting Three—Lutheran Service Book, page 184
Confession & Absolution
Opening Hymn
“The Church’s One Foundation”
LSB 644
~At the final stanza of the hymn, the congregation stands, facing the cross
as it is processed into the chancel.
Stand
Confession & Absolution
p. 184
S e r v i c e o f t h e Wo r d
Psalm 23
~Chanted responsively between the cantor and congregation.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the
days | of my life,*
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for- | ever.
The LORD is my | shepherd;*
I | shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green | pastures.*
He leads me beside still | waters.
He re- | stores my soul.*
He leads me in paths of righteousness for
his | name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I
will fear no evil, for you are | with me;*
your rod and your staff, they | comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my |
enemies;*
you anoint my head with oil; my cup | overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the
days | of my life,*
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for- | ever.
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the
days | of my life,*
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for- | ever.
Kyrie
Gloria In Excelsis
Salutation & Collect of the Day
Sit
First Lesson—Jeremiah 23:1-6
Response
Gradual
p. 186
p. 187
p. 189
p. 190
Rom. 11:33, 36
~Chanted in unison.
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and
knowl- | edge of God!*
How unsearchable are his judgments and how
inscrutable | his ways!
For from him and through him and to him are | all things.*
To him be glory forever. | Amen.
Epistle Lesson—Ephesians 2:11-22
Response
Stand
Alleluia
Gospel Responses
Gospel Lesson—Mark 6:30-44
Apostles’ Creed
Sit
Hymn of the Day
“The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”
p. 190
p. 190
p. 190-91
p. 192
LSB 710
Sermon
“Your Place of Peace”
The offering is received
Ephesians 2:17-18
~During this time, you are invited you to sign the Record of Fellowship
as it is passed down the pew.
Stand
Offertory
Prayer of the Church
p. 192
Service of the Sacrament
Preface & Proper Preface
Sanctus
Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Our Lord
Pax Domini
Agnus Dei
Sit
Concerning the Lord’s Supper
p. 194
p. 195
p. 196
p. 197
p. 198
St. Paul urged the congregation in Corinth to be united in their celebration of
the Lord’s Supper. We believe it is essential to retain that same unity in the
Body of Christ in this congregation. This unity at the Lord’s table is reflected in
two ways. The first is by there being no divisions within the Body at Peace with
Christ. That means that we practice Christ’s love and forgiveness with one
another. If you are a member at Peace with Christ and are holding a grudge or
refusing to love and forgive another member, then you are urged to refrain from
communing until you do as Christ our Lord bids and first go and be reconciled
to your brother.
The second way that unity is retained at this table is by sharing the same faith.
Therefore if you have not been instructed in the Christian Faith as we
understand and believe at Peace with Christ, then we urge you to speak with
pastor prior to communing. May the unity that Christ desires and that is pleasing
to Him be practiced in our midst for His glory and the good of His people.
Hymns during distribution:
“Lord Jesus Christ, Life Giving Bread”
“Christ, the Word of God Incarnate”
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”
“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”
Stand
Nunc Dimittis
Thanksgiving
Salutation & Benedicamus
Benediction
Recessional Hymn
“Church of God, Elect and Glorious”
LSB 625
LSB 540
LSB 709
LSB 909
p. 199
p. 200
p. 201-02
p. 202
LSB 646
~At the final stanza of the hymn, the congregation stands, facing the cross
as it is processed out of the nave.
Sit
Welcome & Announcements
Postlude
Acknowledgments: Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission.
T h i s We e k
Sunday, July 19
8:00 a.m.—Divine Service with communion
9:30 a.m.—Education Hour
10:45 a.m.—Divine Service with communion
12:00 p.m.—Hands In Harmony
1:30 p.m.—Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, July 21
10:30 a.m.—Youth Midweek Program
Wednesday, July 22
8:30 a.m.—Youth Water World
Thursday, July 23
10:30 a.m.—Youth Midweek Program
Friday, July 24
4.00 p.m.—Youth Camp-out
Sunday, July 26
8:00 a.m. —Divine Service with Communion
9:30 a.m.—Education Hour
10:45 a.m.—Divine Service with Communion
Bible Readings for the Week
Today:
Psalm 45; 2 Kings 4-6
Monday:
Psalm 46; 2 Kings 7-9
Tuesday: Psalm 47; 2 Kings 10-12
Wednesday: Psalm 48; 2 Kings 13-15
Thursday: Psalm 49; 2 Kings 16-18
Friday:
Psalm 50; 2 Kings 19-22
Saturday: Psalm 51; 2 Kings 23-25
Next Week’s Bible Readings
First Reading: Gen. 9:8-17
Epistle:
Eph. 3:14-21
Gospel:
Mark 6:45-56
On the Air and the Net
~The Lutheran Hour is broadcast locally on Sunday mornings on:
KOA 850 – 6 a.m., KFKA 1310 – 9:30 a.m., or KATR 98.3 – 8:30
a.m. Sermons, devotions, and other resources are also available on
the LHM website: http://www.lutheranhour.org/
~The Peace with Christ Radio Broadcast can be heard on KCOL
600 on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
~The sermon from our radio program is available on the church
website: http://pwchrist-fc.org/in-print/sermons-2/
News & Notes
Weekly Figures
Attendance—July 12
Worship: 8:00 a.m.—87, 10:45 a.m.—113
Education Hour: Adult Bible Study—50, Sunday School—11
Financials—As of May 2015
Budget:
$479,475.00
Income:
$189,840.04
Expenses: $187,671.37
Net Income: $2,168.67
In Our Prayers
Those ill, hospitalized, or recovering
Daniel Cerman, Mackenzie Cheuvront, Rev. Perry Copus, Patrick
Fox
Those unable to attend church
Nancy Drage, Richard & Jeannine Salisbury, Betty Walters,
Esther Kent, Lorraine Buchleiter, Marjorie Brannen, Jan
Wergin, Leora Snyder, June Schwarck, Patty Price, Shirley
Poppe, Shirley Norman
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
*EDUCATION*INSPIRATION*SERVICE
• July's Mission Project: School Supplies for Ysleta. No shopping
time, shipping costs, gas money or drivers needed. Your Walmart gift
cards will allow Ysleta to purchase the supplies their children need
when Back to School sales are in full swing. Marked envelopes can
be found in the Sunshine Hall. Simply drop in your cash, check or
Walmart gift card and place in Cheryl Harsen's mailbox #142.
Ysleta's children thank you.
• Campbell's Soup Labels and Boxtops for Education are collected
year round in a marked box under the LWML bulletin board.
Remember to clip them from your recycling! The Campbell's Soup
Labels must contain the barcode beginning with #51---. Labels
without the barcode cannot be redeemed. CJ Muth sends your Labels
and Boxtops to the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Rock
Point, AZ so they can purchase vehicles, computers and playground
equipment.
General
Pastoral Expectations Form
You will soon be receiving a form from the Call committee asking
you, as an individual, to rate pastoral functions, traits, and abilities.
This is another chance for you to provide input into the
congregational self-study. Please read the instructions in the cover
letter. We would like them to be returned by August 2.
Thank You
From the preschool,to the trustees who have done work in the
classroom this summer. Mark Leising set electrical for the new
television that Eric Petago installed for us.
Another Thank You…All our wonderful members that brought
the supplies needed for the classroom! You all take such good care of
the preschool.
Pastoral Nomination Forms
The official District forms will be available August 2nd. In addition
to the name and congregation of a pastor, you will need to provide a
short justification for your nomination and sign the form. They will
be sent to the District along with the congregational self-study.
From the trees of Eden’s garden to the wood of the cross come learn
how God uses trees to bless His people! Starting June 30, join a funfilled midweek program for students between 5th and 8th grade on
Tuesday and Thursdays 10:30 – 1:00. Crafts, lesson, song, and FREE
LUNCH. Can’t make the whole time? That’s fine! Hope to see you
there! Questions? Contact Hannah Walters, 651-356-4841
Kids Café
Now averaging at about 25 kids per day! Spread the word! Free
lunch. Lunch starts at 12:00. Volunteers are always welcome, sign-up
sheets are still posted. Please consider sharing your time with the
kids.
Save This Date - Attention Campers
Peace With Christ’s annual camping trip will be July 31-Aug. 2,
2015 at Jack’s Gulch. A sign-up sheet with additional information is
posted in the Narthex. If you have any questions contact Larry
Siegfried 970-484-6858
Baby Shower
Mark & Emily Geisler invite you to our baby shower/potluck at
Peace With Christ Lutheran Church at 2:00 pm on August 22nd. We
will be having twins expected December 5th and wish to celebrate
with church friends and family. A gift card will be raffled to those
who bring diapers.
Please have RSVP by email to susankbusek@centurylink.net
FREE
The desk in Pastor’s office is free to a good home. Call the church
office if you are interested.
S e r v i n g To d a y
Greeters:
Guest Book:
Elders:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Acolytes:
Crucifers:
Audio:
Greeters:
8:00 a.m.
Lorraine Schipper
Michael Rohlfs
Brian Lacey
Richard Lund
Josh Johnson
Dan Krueckeberg
Jodi Lacey
Caleb French
Logan French
Ron Pichel
Lorraine Schipper
10:45 a.m.
Joanne Kohler
Jan Hudak
Larry Siegfried
Chuck Black
Muellers
Katelyn Mueller
Melissa Mueller
Scott Boehnke
Joanne Kohler
Flowers on the Altar in Celebration for
Becca Lasich Birthday
Serving July 26
Materials:
Greeters:
Guest Book:
Elders:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Acolytes:
Crucifers:
Audio:
Muellers
Elenore Lund
Steve &Barb Spanjer
Ray Kaiser
Brian Lacey
Richard Lund
Judy Dahlgren
Loren Wiesner
Jodi Lacey
Logan Mohr
Christian Peterson
Judy Dahlgren
Wes Nierman
Larry Siegfried
Chuck Black
David Nierman
Chris Dunker
Barb Spanjer
Sandra Vanatta
Matthew Vanatta
Ron Pichel
Flowers on the Altar in Celebration for
Lu Buchholz Birthday