Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
September 22, 2013
Statement of Welcome
As God and his love reached out to all through Christ, so we at Grace of
God reach out to you without exception. And that means you!!! Christ
welcomes all who come to him. All are loved by God.
As a community of God striving to be open to all people, we at Grace of
God welcome all to join us in our Lutheran heritage as we struggle to better
understand the mysteries of God’s teachings. We believe that Christ calls us to
reconciliation and wholeness, and we believe that the Gospel is God’s gift to all
people. We are also challenged by Christ to care for, to love, to understand,
and to listen to each other, regardless of age, gender identities, race, marital
status, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, addictions, legal record,
national origin, economic status, station in life. We celebrate together our unity
as God’s people.
We pledge to ourselves and to all others that we will strive to live as a
reconciling people, in our life together and in our outreach to the world around
us.
Welcome to Grace of God Lutheran Church!
Reconciling Works
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About Grace of God
Our Lutheran tradition emphasizes Word (scripture and preaching) and
Sacrament (Holy Communion and Baptism). Every Sunday we read scripture and hear
a message based on scripture, and celebrate Holy Communion. We baptize at every
opportunity.
All baptized Christians, including children, are invited to receive Holy
Communion. If you are not baptized and would like to be, please see Pastor Judy. In
the meantime, you are welcome to come forward during Communion and receive a
blessing from the Pastor. Communion classes are held for all children and adults
wishing to learn more about the sacrament.
† To receive Communion: The ushers will direct you to come forward. You
will receive bread from the Pastor, and may then dip it in either wine (red) or grape
juice (white), a practice which is call intinction. For those with allergies: wheat-free,
gluten-free communion bread is available.
† About children and worship: We welcome children to worship with us.
Sunday School is provided for children during worship.
† About membership: We welcome people of any background to become
members of Grace of God. Please speak with the Pastor if you desire to become a
member. Members are received on the first Sunday of every month.
† Office Hours: The Grace of God office is located in the CHEER Center and
the hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The
Grace of God phone number is: 302 947-1044. Pastor Skip’s Office days are Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. Please call if you desire an appointment at another time.
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EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
Sharing of the Community: Blessings and Concerns
GATHERING
Order for Confession and Forgiveness
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the
presiding minister begins.
P
C
P
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, abounding in steadfast love
toward us, healing the sick and raising the dead, showering us with every
good gift.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P
C
Just and gracious God,
we come to you for healing and life. Our sins hurt others and
diminish us; we confess them to you. Our lives bear the scars of
sin; we bring these also to you. Show us your mercy, O God.
Bind up our wounds, forgive us our sins, and free us to love,
for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
P
The apostle Paul assures us: "When we were dead in our trespasses,
God made us alive together with Christ, nailing the record of our sins to
the cross." Jesus says to you, + "Your sins are forgiven." Be at peace,
and tell everyone how much God has done for you.
Amen
C
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Gathering Song: Rise Up. O Saints of God
Greeting
P
C
From God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, One
God: grace and peace be with you all.
And also with you.
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Hymn of Praise: When Morning Gilds the Skies (verse 1)
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Sharing of the Peace
You are invited to greet one another in the name of Christ
P
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C
And also with you.
Pastoral Prayer
P
Let us pray……
C
Amen
WORD
Scripture Readings
(Please refer to the back of the bulletin for the scripture readings.)
Response after the first lesson:
A
The word of the Lord.
C
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 113:1-9
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Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants | of the LORD;
praise the name | of the LORD.
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Let the name of the | LORD be blessed,
from this time forth for- | evermore.
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From the rising of the sun to its | going down
let the name of the | LORD be praised.
4
The LORD is high a- | bove all nations,
God's glory a- | bove the heavens. R
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Who is like the | LORD our God,
who sits en- | throned on high,
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but stoops | to behold
the heavens | and the earth?
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The LORD takes up the weak out | of the dust
and lifts up the poor | from the ashes,
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enthroning them | with the rulers,
with the rulers | of the people.
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The LORD makes the woman of a | childless house
to be a joyful mother of children. | Hallelujah! R
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SECOND READING
Response after the second lesson:
A
The Word of the Lord.
C
Thanks be to God
Gospel Acclamation
P
C
The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 16th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
Response after the Reading of the Gospel:
P
C
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Please be seated
Sermon
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Hymn of the Day: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
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APOSTLES' CREED
C
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
*universal
The Prayers
A Rejoicing in the good news of God come near, let us pray for the church,
those in need, and all of God's creation.
(After each petition)
A Hear us, O God
C Your mercy is great.
(Last petition)
A
Into your hands, O Holy One, we entrust all for whom we pray, confident
in your abundant and abiding mercy; through Jesus Christ our Savior
C
Amen
MEAL
Offering and Preparation Please be seated.
Choir will sing as offering is received
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Offering Song: Give Thanks
Offering Prayer
A
Let us pray:
C
God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you
open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table,
that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ,
our redeemer and Lord. Amen.
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GREAT THANKSGIVING
P
C
P
C
P
C
P
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is indeed right that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks
and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord; who on
this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection
opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with the Church on
earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their
unending hymn:
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P
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my
body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to
drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you
and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
P
C
Now 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
Invitation to Communion
P
Christ invites you to a place of honor at this banquet.
Welcome to the feast.
As the ministers distribute communion, they say:
The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ shed for you.
The communicant may say. Amen.
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Taste and See (Repeat twice)
Choir will sing First Communion Hymn.
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Second Communion Hymn: What Feast of Love
At the end of the meal, please stand as you are able.
P
C
The body and the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and
keep you in his grace.
Amen.
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Prayer After the Meal
A
Let us pray. O God, as a mother comforts her child, so you comfort your
people, carrying us in your arms and satisfying us with this food and
drink, the body and blood of Christ. Send us now as your disciples,
announcing peace and proclaiming that the reign of God has come near;
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C
Amen.
SENDING
Blessing
P
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord's face shine upon you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor
and + give you peace.
C
Amen.
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Sending Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
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Sending
A
At Grace of God we are:
C
Loving God, living our faith, welcoming all…and having a good time
doing it.
A
C
Go in peace. Serve the Lord
WE WILL! Thanks be to God.
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CONTRIBUTIONS:
September 1, 2013
September 8, 2013
September 15, 2013
General Fund:
Building Fund:
Capital Campaign:
Memorial Bette Zombek
$1,875.00
$245.00
$210.00
$50.00
Total
$2,380.00
General Fund:
Building Fund:
Capital Campaign:
Grocery Club:
$3,342.00
$33.00
$450.00
$8.00
Total
$3,833.00
General Fund:
Building Fund
Capital Campaign:
Alum Cans:
Total
$881.00
$125.00
$ 80.00
$128.00
$1,214.00
Thank you for your generous gifts.
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WEEKLY GRAPEVINE
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BIBLE STUDY –Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, September 25th at the
Ocean Point Grill at 10 am. We will continue to study the lessons for the
following Sunday.
NAME TAG- If you need a new name tag, please inform Jane Moser.
OCTOBER FELLOWSHIP- Mutual Ministry will be hosting October Fellowship.
CHRIST IN OUR HOME-Pick up your free Daily Reflection Booklet
(Oct.,Nov.,Dec.).
VOLUNTEERS FOR WEEKLY BREAD- Please sign-up for a Sunday to bring
the bread for Communion. The sign-up sheet is on the Bulletin Board.
FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR-For those of you who would like to sign up to put
flowers on the altar, there is now a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
Celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, whatever you would like by buying flowers
or bringing in flowers from your gardens. If you let Ruth know by the Monday
before, she will put it in the bulletin.
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
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Norma Rodney
Ed Petersen
Pat Zisa
Kay Landon
Lori DeWald
Joachim Pehl
Matthew Steward
Benjamin Steward
Paul Hoffman
Judy Moller-Gavlick
Kathy Smith
Debbie Coker
Joanne Ferreri
Lois Sakers
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Our Prayer List
Please pray for these people and concerns this week:
MEMBERS:
† Bobby & Judi Nulton and the Malin Family
† Jack Jordan
† Bill and Bev Russell
† Eric Lynch
† Randolph Logan
† Ken and Lois Yeager
† Jack Coker
† Fred and Marge Zimmerman
† John and Margo Ranney
† Rose Sabia
† Wayne Connolly
† Dan Hensel
† Barbara Baglin
† The Rev. John Barton
† Mary Rindone
† Larry Carey
† Doris Wilkes
† Bob Welsh
† Ed Fairbee
FRIENDS AND FAMILY:
† Thomas Malin Jr., Deployment to
Afghanistan, son of Bobby and Judi
† Brian Burke Deployment to
Afghanistan, son-in-law of Pat & Sal
† David Thomas
† Barbara Brown, friend of Lillian O’Neill
† Joan Ronning, friend of Wayne Nicklas
† Bob Konschak, family of Doris
Wilkes
† Carol Pitt, cousin of Diane Griffin
† Nichole DiSpoto, daughter-in-law
Of Carol DiSpoto
† Frank Connoley, Wayne’s Son
† Phyllis Houde, sister-in law of
Sharon Hess
† Richardo Miller, brother of Diane Griffin
† Family & friends of Nilda Schmitt ,
Jane Moser’s mother
† Len Morz
† Lori Metz
† Patricia Ellison
† Katie and Family, friends of Pat Connoley
† Bob Penn, brother of Pat Connoley
† Bruce Long Family, Cousins of Jane Moser
† Whitney Bullock
† Jillian Lynch, friend of Iris Fisher
† Christel Pehl, friend of GOGL
† Kimberly Jenkins’s family & friends
† Glen& Diane Logan, Randolf Logan’s
children
† Matthew Wentworth, son of Alan &
Carol Wentworth
† Janice Stetz, friend of Ellen Roe
† Laura Hudson
† Phylis Gemmill, Russ’s mother
† Dwayne Jacobs
† Butch Beacraft, friend of Russ Gemmill
† Mary & Lorrianne Bradley
† Bob Richey, Marge’s nephew
† Cathy Rollins, friend of Diane
† Matthew & Serena Steward
† Elma Yoder, friend of Marilyn McMahon
† Rob Martin
† Trudy Glenn and Family
† Jane Burke, friend of Smiths
† Edy and Warren Estack & family
† Robert Castles, friend of Diane Griffin
† Terri Antes, sister-in-law of the Gerth
† Donna Damettia, friend of Linda Lewis
† Georgenia Compton, sister of
Theda Blackwelder
† Marlys Christofferson, Cheri
Belluzzo’s Mother
† Deborah Landon, daughter-in-law of
Kathryn Landon
† Family and friends of Don Yoder, friend
of Marilyn McMahon
If you would like someone to be put on the prayer list or taken off, please contact
the office.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd- Worship, 10:00 a.m.,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd –
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th – Hand and Foot, 1:00 p.m. @ CHEER Center
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th – Bible Study, 10 a.m. @ Ocean Grill
Knitting Group, 7:00 In the Library.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26thFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27thSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th -Worship, 10:00 a.m.,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th-Stewardship, Noon, Arena’s
TUESDAY, October 1st
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd- Bible Study, 10 a.m. @ Ocean Grill, Knitting
Group, 7:00 In the Library, Parish Life, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD – Finance Committee, 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
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Serving Grace of God
Assisting Minister: Elaine Boellmann
Next Week: Iris Fisher
Musician: Mary Ann Abella
Greeters for September 29th: Joanne Ferreri & Sharon Hess
Weekly Bread: Debbie & David Gray
Readings for Next Sunday Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19;
Luke 16:19-31
Attendance for September 15th: 53 Adults
Congregational Council Members
Board of Ministries:
Cheri Belluzzo, Marilyn McMahon, Dianne Scott
Board of Trustees:
Bob Barnes, Wayne Nicklas, Ed Petersen, Alan Wentworth
Interim Pastor:
The Rev. Harry G. “Skip” McComas
The Rev. Harry G. “Skip” McComas, hgmccomas@gmail.com
Phone # (951) 662-8650
Ruth Adorno-Robinson Newsletter Editor and Church Secretary
Church E-mail address: gogluth1@yahoo.com
Church Mailing Address: P O Box 1251, Millsboro, DE 19966
Church Phone: (302) 947-1044
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