Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY September 17, 2017 Welcome, Greeting & Opening Prayer Hymn
#941, “We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God”
Baptism of Eleanor Ruwe (10:30) Invocation P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: C:
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faith and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Confession & Absolution P: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. P:
C:
Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn of Praise
#834, “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth”
Salutation & Collect of the Day P: The Lord be with you. 1
C:
And also with you.
P:
Let us pray. O Lord, keep Your Church with Your perpetual mercy; and because of our frailty we cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Old Testament Jonah 3:1-10 3:1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days’ journey in breadth. 4 Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s journey. And he called out, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5 And the people of Nineveh believed God. They called for a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least of them. 6 The word reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. 7 And he issued a proclamation and published through Nineveh, “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste anything. Let them not feed or drink water, 8 but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and let them call out mightily to God. Let everyone turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands. 9 Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger, so that we may not perish.” 10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it. This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Epistle
Philippians 4:8-9 brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 8 Finally,
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This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Bell Choir: “Celtic Farewell” (10:30) Holy Gospel John 4:5-26 P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the fourth chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. 5 So
{Jesus} came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” 8 (For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) 10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” 11 The woman said to him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? 12 Are you greater than our father Jacob? He gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock.” 13 Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” 15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 17 The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’; 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true.” 19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” 25 The 3
woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he comes, he will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.” P: C:
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.
Apostles’ Creed
(Found inside back cover of hymnal)
Children’s Message Hymn
#528, “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Sermon
Philippians 4:8-9
Offering
#849, “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness”
Prayer of the Church P: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
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C:
Dear heavenly Father, look with favor upon the nations of the world, especially those suffering from war, conflict, disease, and famine. Be their peace and healer. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, You have made us the light of the world. Help us bring Your light and love to our workplaces. Direct us to treat our employers, employees, and co-workers with fairness and grace, forgiving wrongs as we have been forgiven in Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, You have given us the wonderful gifts of families and friends. Look with favor upon our relationships. Bring reconciliation where there is division. Bring love where there is anger. Bring hope where there is despair. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 4
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Lord, send Your forgiveness to all those who are weighed down by guilt. Bring Your resurrection hope to all those who hide their sins in shame. Remind them of the baptismal waters, which give them a new identity: child of God. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, we pray for all those who are sick, especially …. Heal their diseases, and redeem their lives from the pit. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, we rejoice today with those who celebrate. Thank You for all the benefits You have shown to…. We bless Your holy name for Your continued compassion and steadfast love. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, be with all those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. Comfort them with the power of Your resurrection hope. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
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Finally, Lord, bless Your Church here and scattered throughout the world. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Keep us mindful of Your gracious forgiveness shown to us, the family of Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
P: C:
All these things we bring before You, O Lord. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer Choir: “In Christ Alone” (10:30) Farewell & Godspeed to Pastor Mike Benediction P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. 5
C: Hymn
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. #465, “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds”
NEWS AND NOTES WE REJOICE: with the following members of Grace who are celebrating this week. BIRTHDAYS: Dan Hansen, Regg Lubberstedt, Don Endicott, Joan Schaefer, Warren Tiedtke, Brenna Siebrandt, Darin Jensen, Arika Hefti, Ashlyn Trautman, Delores Utecht, Tamara Schardt, Braden Wheat, Jared Heithold, Lynal Krueger, Colston Starzl, Krista Young, & Keith Doescher ANNIVERSARIES: Jason & Angie Beiermann – 5 yrs.; Matthew & Elizabeth Sharer – 5 yrs. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION: Health and Strength: Carlene Bodlak, Dorothy Feldmann, Liz Hadcock, Betty Heithold, Candi Jareske, Phyllis McKelvey, Melissa Rogers, Merlin Saul, Jonathan Vick, Kay Wagner. Serving Our Country: Katelyn Becker, Jamie Johnson, Kip Korth, Dan Lilienkamp, Kimberly Vasi. Mission: Tyler Bodlak (C.H.A.T.), Fishers of Kids Preschool (Wayne), Jesus our Savior Lutheran Church (Winnebago), Lutheran High Northeast (Norfolk), Rev. Duane Meissner (Belize). PRAYER LISTS IN BULLETIN: If you would like a prayer or would like a prayer for someone else, please notify one of the pastors or the church office so it can be added to the bulletin or announced in church. We would like to include everyone serving in the military, active and reserve, so please let us know who they are so we can pray for them as well. LUTHERAN HOUR: "The Latest Polls" -- Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus -- Believing the latest public opinion poll is not the same thing as believing the truth. “Hear the "Lutheran Hour" message on KTCH AM next Sunday at 7:30 am REMINDER: Please remember to fill out one of the attendance cards found in the pew racks. It is also very helpful if you record your last name and the names of all family 6
members who are attending and/or taking communion. College students, it would be very helpful if you each filled out an individual card. Thanks! NURSERY: A nursery room has been created to help parents with young children. The nursery is located in the first room west of the upstairs fellowship hall. Please feel welcome to use the room to quiet your child. PARENTS OF LITTLE CHILDREN: Books which your children may enjoy are available in book bags located near the doors at the east end of the sanctuary. Please return the books after the worship service. Thank you. COFFEE HOUR: Coffee and snacks are served in the fellowship room between worship services. Please plan to stay between worship services for some coffee and conversation. Coffee is also served after the 10:30 am. Worship service. ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION: The LYF is collecting aluminum cans as a fundraiser for the youth group. Please place the cans you donate in the small shed on the west side of the alley behind the preschool. Please put your cans in plastic sacks and NO BOTTLES! ALUMINUM CANS ONLY, NO OTHER TYPE OF ALUMINUM. The youth appreciate your effort in helping to raise money and also helping to clean up the environment! LAST WEEK'S: attendance was 225. Last year’s attendance was 239. Our offerings to the Lord were $4,651. SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Sunday School lesson today focuses on “Solomon Builds the Temple.” Though God resided within the Old Testament temple, He was hidden behind the veil in the Most Holy Place. Jesus is the unveiled Most Holy Place, accessible to all, enfolding believers in the arms of His Word and Sacraments. Parents might ask, “What kinds of things would you have seen in Solomon’s temple? Where do we see Jesus today?” WE WELCOME INTO OUR GRACE FAMILY: Eleanor Marie Ruwe, daughter of Bryan (B.J.) and Sara Rohde Ruwe. Eleanor was born August 2, 2017, in Norfolk, NE. Her sponsors are Christina and Brian Junck. Please keep Eleanor and her family in your prayers. 7
CHECK IT OUT: “The Ebb Tide” by Beverly Lewis is a story about Sallie Riehl who has dreamed of traveling at least one before settling down to join the Amish church so she is thrilled at the unexpected summer opportunity to nanny in Cape May for a well-todo family. She says a temporary good-bye to Paradise Township and leaves behind a would-be-beau. When she meets a Mennonite young man whose friendship she grows to cherish, she begins to question her returning to her Amish life. FIC/LEW SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING: will be held immediately following the October 1st late service. The single purpose of the meeting is to approve calling a Senior Pastor from the field. Your attendance at this brief meeting is appreciated. AGENDA ITEMS: for consideration at the November 12th annual voter’s meeting should be submitted to the church office by October 8th. DISASTER RELIEF OFFERING:: On Sunday October 8th a door offering will be received for disaster relief for hurricane Harvey and Irma victims. The funds received will be channeled through Orphan Grain Train of Norfolk, NE. ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NEXT SUNDAY: The 40th Ordination anniversary for Pastor Lilienkamp and the 55th Ordination anniversary for Pastor Biermann will be observed next Sunday. There will be one worship service at 10:30 AM. (Sunday school will meet as usual, no Adult Bible class). Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann will be the preacher for the service. Following the service there will be a congregational dinner (the meat will be provided, please bring typical side dishes).
PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY'S WORSHIP ELDER ON DUTY: ACOLYTES:
Keith Woodward (8:00) Jerry Echtenkamp (10:30) Carter Junck & Logan Schafer (8:00) 8
Hunter Schultz & Hannah Holdorf (10:30) HEAD USHER: Don Nelson (8:00) Brian Biermann (10:30) LAY READER: Jeff Simpson (8:00) Chad Janke (10:30) EVANGELISM GREETERS: Al & Betty Wittig (8:00) Hilbert & Kathleen Johs (10:30) GREETERS: Dan & Teresa Tiedtke (8:00) Russ & Courtney Volk (10:30) PASTORS: Rev. Michael Feldmann, Office: 375-1905 Cell: 369-1747 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Carl Lilienkamp, Office: 375-1905 Home: 833-5199 E-mail: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: Pastor Herb Biermann ALTAR GUILD: Bea Kinslow WEBSITE: www.gracewayne.com FISHERS OF KIDS PRESCHOOL: 909 Main St. Teacher – Keila Olson – 402.584.2257 Director – Cindy Evans – 308.882.1535 LUTHERAN HOUR SPONSOR: In memory of Neil Sandahl
THIS WEEK IN GOD'S KINGDOM TODAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
7:30 am. 8:00 am. 9:15 am. 9:20 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 pm. 2:00 pm. 8:00 pm. 12:00 pm. 9:00 am.
Lutheran Hour, KTCH Worship Sunday School Bible Class Worship Pastor Feldmann Farewell Circuit Forum Table Talk Duo Club Newsletter Deadline Bible Study 9
NEXT SUNDAY
5:30 pm. 6:30 pm. 7:00 pm. 7:30 pm. 7:30 am 9:15 am. 9:20 pm. 10:30 am. 12:00 pm. 8:00 pm.
Bell Choir Midweek Choir LYF Lutheran Hour, KTCH Sunday School Bible Class Worship/Communion Anniversary Celebration Table Talk
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#941, “We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God”
Baptism of Eleanor Ruwe (10:30) Invocation P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: C:
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faith and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Confession & Absolution P: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. P:
C:
Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn of Praise
#834, “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth”
Salutation & Collect of the Day P: The Lord be with you. 1
C:
And also with you.
P:
Let us pray. O Lord, keep Your Church with Your perpetual mercy; and because of our frailty we cannot but fall, keep us ever by Your help from all things hurtful and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
C:
Old Testament Jonah 3:1-10 3:1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days’ journey in breadth. 4 Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s journey. And he called out, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” 5 And the people of Nineveh believed God. They called for a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least of them. 6 The word reached the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. 7 And he issued a proclamation and published through Nineveh, “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste anything. Let them not feed or drink water, 8 but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and let them call out mightily to God. Let everyone turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands. 9 Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger, so that we may not perish.” 10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it. This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Epistle
Philippians 4:8-9 brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 8 Finally,
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This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Bell Choir: “Celtic Farewell” (10:30) Holy Gospel John 4:5-26 P: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the fourth chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. 5 So
{Jesus} came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” 8 (For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) 10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” 11 The woman said to him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? 12 Are you greater than our father Jacob? He gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock.” 13 Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” 15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 17 The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’; 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true.” 19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” 25 The 3
woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he comes, he will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.” P: C:
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.
Apostles’ Creed
(Found inside back cover of hymnal)
Children’s Message Hymn
#528, “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Sermon
Philippians 4:8-9
Offering
#849, “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness”
Prayer of the Church P: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
C: P:
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C:
Dear heavenly Father, look with favor upon the nations of the world, especially those suffering from war, conflict, disease, and famine. Be their peace and healer. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, You have made us the light of the world. Help us bring Your light and love to our workplaces. Direct us to treat our employers, employees, and co-workers with fairness and grace, forgiving wrongs as we have been forgiven in Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, You have given us the wonderful gifts of families and friends. Look with favor upon our relationships. Bring reconciliation where there is division. Bring love where there is anger. Bring hope where there is despair. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 4
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Lord, send Your forgiveness to all those who are weighed down by guilt. Bring Your resurrection hope to all those who hide their sins in shame. Remind them of the baptismal waters, which give them a new identity: child of God. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, we pray for all those who are sick, especially …. Heal their diseases, and redeem their lives from the pit. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, we rejoice today with those who celebrate. Thank You for all the benefits You have shown to…. We bless Your holy name for Your continued compassion and steadfast love. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Lord, be with all those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. Comfort them with the power of Your resurrection hope. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
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Finally, Lord, bless Your Church here and scattered throughout the world. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Keep us mindful of Your gracious forgiveness shown to us, the family of Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
P: C:
All these things we bring before You, O Lord. Amen.
Lord’s Prayer Choir: “In Christ Alone” (10:30) Farewell & Godspeed to Pastor Mike Benediction P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. 5
C: Hymn
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen. #465, “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds”
NEWS AND NOTES WE REJOICE: with the following members of Grace who are celebrating this week. BIRTHDAYS: Dan Hansen, Regg Lubberstedt, Don Endicott, Joan Schaefer, Warren Tiedtke, Brenna Siebrandt, Darin Jensen, Arika Hefti, Ashlyn Trautman, Delores Utecht, Tamara Schardt, Braden Wheat, Jared Heithold, Lynal Krueger, Colston Starzl, Krista Young, & Keith Doescher ANNIVERSARIES: Jason & Angie Beiermann – 5 yrs.; Matthew & Elizabeth Sharer – 5 yrs. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION: Health and Strength: Carlene Bodlak, Dorothy Feldmann, Liz Hadcock, Betty Heithold, Candi Jareske, Phyllis McKelvey, Melissa Rogers, Merlin Saul, Jonathan Vick, Kay Wagner. Serving Our Country: Katelyn Becker, Jamie Johnson, Kip Korth, Dan Lilienkamp, Kimberly Vasi. Mission: Tyler Bodlak (C.H.A.T.), Fishers of Kids Preschool (Wayne), Jesus our Savior Lutheran Church (Winnebago), Lutheran High Northeast (Norfolk), Rev. Duane Meissner (Belize). PRAYER LISTS IN BULLETIN: If you would like a prayer or would like a prayer for someone else, please notify one of the pastors or the church office so it can be added to the bulletin or announced in church. We would like to include everyone serving in the military, active and reserve, so please let us know who they are so we can pray for them as well. LUTHERAN HOUR: "The Latest Polls" -- Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus -- Believing the latest public opinion poll is not the same thing as believing the truth. “Hear the "Lutheran Hour" message on KTCH AM next Sunday at 7:30 am REMINDER: Please remember to fill out one of the attendance cards found in the pew racks. It is also very helpful if you record your last name and the names of all family 6
members who are attending and/or taking communion. College students, it would be very helpful if you each filled out an individual card. Thanks! NURSERY: A nursery room has been created to help parents with young children. The nursery is located in the first room west of the upstairs fellowship hall. Please feel welcome to use the room to quiet your child. PARENTS OF LITTLE CHILDREN: Books which your children may enjoy are available in book bags located near the doors at the east end of the sanctuary. Please return the books after the worship service. Thank you. COFFEE HOUR: Coffee and snacks are served in the fellowship room between worship services. Please plan to stay between worship services for some coffee and conversation. Coffee is also served after the 10:30 am. Worship service. ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION: The LYF is collecting aluminum cans as a fundraiser for the youth group. Please place the cans you donate in the small shed on the west side of the alley behind the preschool. Please put your cans in plastic sacks and NO BOTTLES! ALUMINUM CANS ONLY, NO OTHER TYPE OF ALUMINUM. The youth appreciate your effort in helping to raise money and also helping to clean up the environment! LAST WEEK'S: attendance was 225. Last year’s attendance was 239. Our offerings to the Lord were $4,651. SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Sunday School lesson today focuses on “Solomon Builds the Temple.” Though God resided within the Old Testament temple, He was hidden behind the veil in the Most Holy Place. Jesus is the unveiled Most Holy Place, accessible to all, enfolding believers in the arms of His Word and Sacraments. Parents might ask, “What kinds of things would you have seen in Solomon’s temple? Where do we see Jesus today?” WE WELCOME INTO OUR GRACE FAMILY: Eleanor Marie Ruwe, daughter of Bryan (B.J.) and Sara Rohde Ruwe. Eleanor was born August 2, 2017, in Norfolk, NE. Her sponsors are Christina and Brian Junck. Please keep Eleanor and her family in your prayers. 7
CHECK IT OUT: “The Ebb Tide” by Beverly Lewis is a story about Sallie Riehl who has dreamed of traveling at least one before settling down to join the Amish church so she is thrilled at the unexpected summer opportunity to nanny in Cape May for a well-todo family. She says a temporary good-bye to Paradise Township and leaves behind a would-be-beau. When she meets a Mennonite young man whose friendship she grows to cherish, she begins to question her returning to her Amish life. FIC/LEW SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING: will be held immediately following the October 1st late service. The single purpose of the meeting is to approve calling a Senior Pastor from the field. Your attendance at this brief meeting is appreciated. AGENDA ITEMS: for consideration at the November 12th annual voter’s meeting should be submitted to the church office by October 8th. DISASTER RELIEF OFFERING:: On Sunday October 8th a door offering will be received for disaster relief for hurricane Harvey and Irma victims. The funds received will be channeled through Orphan Grain Train of Norfolk, NE. ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NEXT SUNDAY: The 40th Ordination anniversary for Pastor Lilienkamp and the 55th Ordination anniversary for Pastor Biermann will be observed next Sunday. There will be one worship service at 10:30 AM. (Sunday school will meet as usual, no Adult Bible class). Rev. Dr. Todd Biermann will be the preacher for the service. Following the service there will be a congregational dinner (the meat will be provided, please bring typical side dishes).
PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY'S WORSHIP ELDER ON DUTY: ACOLYTES:
Keith Woodward (8:00) Jerry Echtenkamp (10:30) Carter Junck & Logan Schafer (8:00) 8
Hunter Schultz & Hannah Holdorf (10:30) HEAD USHER: Don Nelson (8:00) Brian Biermann (10:30) LAY READER: Jeff Simpson (8:00) Chad Janke (10:30) EVANGELISM GREETERS: Al & Betty Wittig (8:00) Hilbert & Kathleen Johs (10:30) GREETERS: Dan & Teresa Tiedtke (8:00) Russ & Courtney Volk (10:30) PASTORS: Rev. Michael Feldmann, Office: 375-1905 Cell: 369-1747 E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Carl Lilienkamp, Office: 375-1905 Home: 833-5199 E-mail: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus: Pastor Herb Biermann ALTAR GUILD: Bea Kinslow WEBSITE: www.gracewayne.com FISHERS OF KIDS PRESCHOOL: 909 Main St. Teacher – Keila Olson – 402.584.2257 Director – Cindy Evans – 308.882.1535 LUTHERAN HOUR SPONSOR: In memory of Neil Sandahl
THIS WEEK IN GOD'S KINGDOM TODAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
7:30 am. 8:00 am. 9:15 am. 9:20 am. 10:30 am. 12:00 pm. 2:00 pm. 8:00 pm. 12:00 pm. 9:00 am.
Lutheran Hour, KTCH Worship Sunday School Bible Class Worship Pastor Feldmann Farewell Circuit Forum Table Talk Duo Club Newsletter Deadline Bible Study 9
NEXT SUNDAY
5:30 pm. 6:30 pm. 7:00 pm. 7:30 pm. 7:30 am 9:15 am. 9:20 pm. 10:30 am. 12:00 pm. 8:00 pm.
Bell Choir Midweek Choir LYF Lutheran Hour, KTCH Sunday School Bible Class Worship/Communion Anniversary Celebration Table Talk
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