The Sixth Sunday
after Pentecost
05 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 Ministers of Christ Are Sent with His Authority
to Forgive Sins and Give Life
The prophet Ezekiel was raised up by the Spirit of the Lord and sent
to speak an unpopular Word to the rebellious house of Israel. As a
prophet, he was not to speak his own word, but to preach the Law and
the Gospel: “Thus says the Lord GOD,” whether the people “hear or
refuse to hear” (Ezek. 2:4–5). So, too, in the footsteps of the prophets
before Him, the Lord Jesus “went about among the villages teaching”
(Mark 6:6). In His hometown, as elsewhere, “many who heard him
were astonished,” marveling at His wisdom and at the “mighty works
done by his hands,” and yet, “they took offense at him” (Mark 6:2–3).
The offense culminates in His cross, which is, ironically, the heart and
center of His “authority over the unclean spirits” (Mark 6:7). It is by
that authority of His cross that those He sends preach repentance,
“cast out many demons” and heal the sick (Mark 6:12–13). Thus, the
apostle Paul boasts in the cross of Christ and in his own weaknesses,
knowing that God’s grace is sufficient and that the power of Christ
“is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:8–9).
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
“O God of Light”
LSB 836
~At the final stanza of the hymn, the congregation stands, facing the cross
as it is processed into the chancel.
Stand
Confession & Absolution
S e r v i c e o f t h e Wo r d
Introit
~Chanted responsively between the cantor and congregation.
Oh, taste and see that the | LORD is good!*
Blessèd is the man who takes ref- | uge in him!
For the LORD has chosen | Zion;*
he has desired it for his | dwelling place:
“This is my resting place for- | ever;*
here I will dwell, for I have de- | sired it.
I will abundantly bless her pro- | visions;*
I will satisfy her | poor with bread.
Her priests I will clothe with sal- | vation,*
and her saints will | shout for joy.
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.
Oh, taste and see that the | LORD is good!*
Blessèd is the man who takes ref- | uge in him!
p. 184
Kyrie
Gloria In Excelsis
Salutation & Collect of the Day
Sit
First Lesson—Ezekiel 2:1-5
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—2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Response
Stand
Alleluia
Gospel Responses
Gospel Lesson—Mark 6:1-13
Apostles’ Creed
Sit
Hymn of the Day
“The Lamb”
Sermon
“Something to Brag About!”
The offering is received
p. 190
p. 190
p. 190-91
p. 192
LSB 547
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
~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:
“By Grace I’m Saved”
“The Gifts Christ Freely Gives”
“Come unto Me, Ye Weary”
“Fight the Good Fight”
Stand
Nunc Dimittis
Thanksgiving
Salutation & Benedicamus
Benediction
LSB 566
LSB 602
LSB 684
LSB 664
p. 199
p. 200
p. 201-02
p. 202
Recessional Hymn
“Jesus, Lead Thou On”
LSB 718
~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 5
8:00 a.m.—Divine Service with communion
9:30 a.m.—Education Hour
10:45 a.m.—Divine Service with communion
Monday, July 6
5:30 p.m.—Missions & Ministry
Tuesday, June 30
10:30 a.m.—Youth Midweek Program
Thursday, July 2
10:30 a.m.—Youth Midweek Program
Friday, July 10
8:00 p.m.—Youth Lock-in thru Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 12
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 31; 2 Samuel 10-12
Monday:
Psalm 32; 2 Samuel 13-15
Tuesday: Psalm 33; 2 Samuel 16-18
Wednesday: Psalm 34; 2 Samuel 19-21
Thursday: Psalm 35; 2 Samuel 22-24
Friday:
Psalm 36; 1 Kings 1-2
Saturday: Psalm 37; 1 Kings 3-6
Next Week’s Bible Readings
First Reading: Amos 7:7-15
Epistle:
Eph. 1:3-14
Gospel:
Mark 6:14-29
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—June 28
Worship: 8:00 a.m.—113, 10:45 a.m.—102
Education Hour: Adult Bible Study—35, Sunday School—17
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
• Mites are mighty! LWML's mite box for World Missions will be in
the Narthex TODAY. Your donations support National and District
grant recipients here at home and around the world. A full listing of
grant recipients and specific dollar figures paid to date is available
online at www.lwml.org.
• 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
Congregational Survey Reminder
The Call committee would like to remind you that you should return
your completed survey as soon as possible. A box has been provided
in the narthex near the front entrance. Or you can return it to any
member of the call committee (a list is on the narthex bulletin board).
We would like them returned by July 12th if possible. A subcommittee will begin compiling the information on July 16th.
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 14 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.
Friends of Evelyn Scheiwe
Doug and Martha would like to invite you to our home at 4418 Craig
Dr. for an open house for Mom's 90th birthday (actually July 7).
This will be held Sunday, July 5 from 2:00-4:00pm. We request NO
gifts. Feel free to bring a card with your greetings, as we are certain
she'll enjoy reading them!
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
Scrip/Gift Cards
During the summer, the Youth Scrip/Gift Cards will be available
the first and third Sundays of each month (and other Sunday’s when
staffed). To purchase cards during the week, contact Marilyn or
Marcy at the Church Office. Thank you for your continued support of
the Youth through this program.
Portals of Prayer
The new devotionals are in a basket in the Narthex. Large print are
located on the cabinet across from the mailboxes.
S e r v i n g To d a y
Materials:
Greeters:
Guest Book:
Elders:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Acolytes:
Crucifers:
Audio:
8:00 a.m.
Muellers
Steve & Barb Spanjer
Pam Patterson
Michael Rohlfs
Judy Dahlgren
Brian Lacey
Richard Lund
Don Patterson
Barb Spanjer
Isaac Pennington
James Pennington
Ron Pichel
10:45 a.m.
Karen Groves
Emily Geisler
Chris Dunker
Chuck Black
Jana Black
Lauren Ivers
David Ivers
Martin Sampson
Flowes on the Altar in Celebration for
Nick Black, Kyle Krueckeberg, Kay Rubel Birthdays
Serving July 12
Materials:
Greeters:
Guest Book:
Elders:
Ushers:
Muellers
Lorraine Schipper
Pam Patterson
Ray Kaiser
Brian Lacey
Don Patterson
Richard Lund
Nursery:
Acolytes:
Crucifers:
Audio:
Jodi Lacey
Dylan Nierman
Chris Dunker
Dean & Shirley Farrier
Wes Nierman
Chris Dunker
Chuck Black
David Nierman
Amanda & Ryan Maple
Katelyn Mueller
Melissa Mueller
David Nierman
Flowes on the Altar in Celebration for
Arv & Barb Witt Anniversary