Gospel Verse Gospel: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 GILEAD LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Office, 279-9270 th 8 Sunday after Pentecost, July 19, 2015 Setting Five (WOV) blue book We welcome visitors and ask that you fill out a card found in your pew and place it in the offering plate. Thank You. VISION STATEMENT: We ring out a joyous message of welcome and togetherness to neighbors near and far through the spirit of Christ. Prelude & Meditation Announcements Confession and Forgiveness p. 10 The Peace p. 34 Hymn The King of Love My Shepherd Is (LBW) green book# 456 Greeting Kyrie Hymn of Praise p. 28 p. 28 p. 29 The Prayer of the Day p. 30 O God, powerful and compassionate, you shepherd your people, faithfully feeding and protecting us. Heal each of us, and make us whole people, that we may embody the justice and peace of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Children’s Sermon First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6 p.31 Jeremiah prophesied before the exile in 587 BC In the passage, he uses the metaphor of a shepherd to describe the bad kings who scattered the “flock” of Israel. God promises to gather the flock and raise up a new king from David’s line to save Israel and Judah. Psalm 23 Second Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22 p. 225 p. 31 The author of this letter is reminding his audience that originally they were not part of God’s chosen people. Through Jesus’ death, however, they are included in God’s household of faith, whose cornerstone is Jesus Christ. p. 31 p. 32 When Jesus sent his disciples out to teach and heal, they ministered among large numbers of people. Their work was motivated by Christ’s desire to be among those in need. Sermon Hymn What Is This Place red book # 524 Apostles’ Creed p. 33 The Prayers p. 34 Offering Offertory p. 34 Offertory Prayer p. 35 The Great Thanksgiving p. 36 Holy, Holy, Holy p. 36 Eucharistic Prayer p. 37 The Lord’s Prayer p. 39 Lamb of God p. 39 We commune by dipping the wafer (intinction). The second cup is grape juice for those who desire. Communion Post Communion Blessing p. 40 Post Communion Canticle p. 40 Post Communion Prayer p. 41 Benediction p. 41 Hymn Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life (LBW)green book # 429 Dismissal p. 41 Postlude Key to Order of Service “p.” indicates the page number in the front of the green Lutheran Book of Worship “#” indicates the number of the hymn, not the page number. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WE GIVE THANKS for a moment of peace. PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS those who cannot be with us. They are Alberta Kreiger, Clarence Newton, Beulah Lockrow, Ken Button, Fran Fiet and June Boomhower. WE PRAY FOR: Marion Gardner, JulieAnn Anthony, Marilyn Kahill, Suzanne Alderman, Connie Baker, Cindy Bode, Marlene Brennan, John Grassmann, Nick Cappabianca, Sharon Gully, BethAnn Macey, Michael Gully, Dick Passarelli, Joan Mowers, Beth Brant and her son TJ. SPECIAL PRAYERS for all people who have served this country and are serving in this country and abroad. “Caring Connections has provided “Stars for our Troops” on the table in the rear of the sanctuary. If you know or meet a veteran, please feel free to present a veteran (or veterans) with a “Star.” Thank you.” GILEAD: Listen and Follow Jesus to Share the Way. Leader: Christ Ministers: Everyone Pastor: Dan Hahn Minister of Music: Joan Wocher Psalm Cantor: Reader: Leonard Flath Ushers: Betty Britt and Glenn Hayner WE WELCOME and thank Pastor Dan Hahn who will lead us in worship today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hazel Weeden on the 25th. COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS 21st July Renss. County Strategy Meeting 6pm July 30th Body and Soul Pantry 3-5pm THIS WEEK’S BODY & SOUL request is cereal. Don’t forget we will have many hungry children to feed. MESSENGER articles for September need to be in to Andrea by August 24th. They can be emailed to akeefer.gilead@gmail.com July 21st Renss. County Strategy Meeting 6pm July 30th Body and Soul Pantry 3-5pm THIS WEEK’S BODY & SOUL request is cereal. Don’t forget we will have many hungry children to feed. MESSENGER articles for September need to be in to Andrea by August 24th. They can be emailed to akeefer.gilead@gmail.com PLEASE REMEMBER: NO SERVICES IN AUGUST. PLEASE REMEMBER: NO SERVICES IN AUGUST.