The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September6, 2015
MATINS
Opening Hymn: “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”LSB 901
Opening Versicles LSB 219
AntiphonLSB 220
Venite LSB 220
Antiphon LSB 221
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 35:4–7
4Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” 5Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; 6then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. For waters break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; 7the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; in the haunt of jackals, where they lie down, the grass shall become reeds and rushes.
P: O Lord, have mercy on us.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle James 2:1–10, 14–18
1My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, 3and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” 4have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? 6But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? 7Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called? 8If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it…14What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
P: O Lord, have mercy on us.
C: Thanks be to God.
Hymn: “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds”LSB 524
Holy GospelMark 7:24–37
24 From there [Jesus] arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be hidden. 25But immediately a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit heard of him and came and fell down at his feet. 26Now the woman was a Gentile, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. 27And he said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” 28But she answered him, “Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” 29And he said to her, “For this statement you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.” 30And she went home and found the child lying in bed and the demon gone. 31Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. 32And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. 33And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and after spitting touched his tongue. 34And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” 35And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. 36And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. 37And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”
P: O Lord, have mercy on us.
C: Thanks be to God.
Responsory (Common) LSB 221
Children’s Message
Sermon Hymn: “Come, My Soul, with Every Care” LSB 779
Sermon: “Humbly and Boldly” Mark 7:24-37
Offering
Te Deum LSB 223
Prayers of the Church (Congregational response: Hear our prayer)
Benedicamus LSB 228
Benediction LSB 228
Closing Hymn: “Abide, O Dearest Jesus” LSB 919
Announcements
Postlude
Participants in this Morning’s Service
Greeters:Dennis and Diane Leimbach
Organist:Barb Burroughs
Acolyte:Britney Koenig
Elder of the Day: Earl Petzoldt
Ushers:Mike Roth, Tyler Schmidt,
Adam Lichtenegger, Derek Miesner
Audio/Visual Team:Darryl Peetz and Diane Petzoldt
Weekly Devotions (Pentecost 15)
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Hymn of the Week
LSB 797 “Praise the Almighty”
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him!
Yes, I will laud Him until death;
With songs and anthems I come before Him
As long as He allows me breath.
From Him my life and all things came;
Bless, O my soul, His holy name.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Bible Stories
09/07 -- M: No School
09/08 -- Tu: Numbers 9:1-14
09/09 -- W: Numbers, 9:15-23
09/10 -- Th: Numbers 10:11-14, 29-36
09/11 -- F: Numbers 11:1-17\
Bible Verse
6“Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed,
for God made man in his own image.
Genesis 9:6 (ESV)
Catechism
K-2: The Fifth Commandment -- “You shall not murder.”
3-8:The Fifth Commandmentand Meaning – “You shall not murder. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.”
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Weekly Devotions (Pentecost 16)
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Hymn of the Week
LSB 909 “Christ Is Made the Sure
Foundation”
Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ, our head and cornerstone,
Chosen of the Lord and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Holy Zion’s help forever
And our confidence alone.
Bible Stories
09/14 -- M: Numbers 11:18-33
09/15 -- Tu: Numbers 12:1-16
09/16 -- W: Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33
09/17 -- Th: Numbers 14:1-24
09/18 -- F: Numbers 14:26-38\
Bible Verse
4But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son,
born of woman, born under the law, 5to redeem those who were
under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Galatians 4:4–5 (ESV)
Catechism
K-2: The Sixth Commandment -- “You shall not commit adultery.”
3-8: The Sixth Commandmentand Meaning – “You shall not commit adultery. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.”
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This Week’s Schedule
Mon., Sept. 7th(Labor Day) / No School
Tues., Sept. 8th / 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / Circuit Pastors’ Conference at Holy Cross,
Ste. Genevieve
Wed., Sept. 9th / 9 a.m.
7 p.m. / Bible Study
Bible Study
Thurs., Sept. 10th / 6 p.m. / EPC Wildcats Girls’ Volleyball vs.
St. Mary, Cape (Away)
Sat., Sept. 12th / 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
5:30 p.m. / Concordia LYF Car Wash at River Hills
One Stop
Worship with Holy Communion at
Salem, Farrar
Sun., Sept. 13th / 8 a.m.
9 a.m.
4-7 p.m. / Bible Class at Trinity (in the school classroom)
Fall Mission Festival at Trinity (East Perry Fairgrounds-weather permitting)
Annual LLL Benefit Kettle-Cooked Beef and Fried Chicken Supper in the gym at Trinity, Altenburg
Next Week’s Schedule
Mon., Sept. 14th / 6 p.m.7:30 p.m. / EPC Wildcats Girls’ Volleyball vs. Immanuel, Perryville (Away) (Donation Game)
Adult Choir
Tues., Sept. 15th / 6:15 p.m.
7 p.m. / LWML Executive Board
LWML Meeting
Wed., Sept. 16th / 9 a.m.
7 p.m. / Bible Study
Bible Study
Thurs., Sept. 17th / 6 p.m.
7 p.m. / EPC Wildcats Girls’ Volleyball vs. Cape Christian (B & C Teams) (Home at APS)
UCLS Board of Education at Trinity
Fri., Sept. 18th / 6:30 p.m. / Open Applesauce Cans for Apple Butter Cooking
Sat., Sept. 19th / 5 a.m.
10 a.m.
5:30 p.m. / Apple Butter Cooking
Bring Harvest Home Items to Church by 10 a.m.
Worship with Holy Communion at Concordia (Harvest Home Festival)
Sun., Sept. 20th
(HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL) / 8 a.m.
After Worship
4:30 p.m. / Adult Bible Study
Refreshments and Fellowship
Circuit Forum at Grace, Uniontown
Announcements
Welcome: We extend a warm welcome to all who have come to worship with us today. What do we deserve from God? Seriously, sinners that we are, what do we deserve from God? If we ask anything of God, it should be in complete humility. And yet, God tells us to ask. So we should be bold. Humbly and boldly we should come before Him. Hear the Word of the Lord.
A Word of God to chew on this week:6“Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image. Genesis 9:6 (ESV) Think about it. Talk about it. Memorize it. Take this wonderful food from God, and let it strengthen you.
New Members?: Are you interested in becoming a member, or know of somebody who is interested in becoming a member? Please contact Pastor Benkendorf at 824-5435 or . He will gladly and willingly talk to any and all who are interested in becoming members of Concordia, Frohna.
Church Attendance: Worship – 187, one year ago – 229; Adult Bible Class – 32, one year ago – 38
Please remember those who cannot worship with us regularly in your thoughts, prayers, and by your visits – Anne Bachmann, Bernice Burroughs, Howard Fiehler, Wilmer and Marie Lueders, and Lillian Vogel at Independence Care Center in Perryville; Roy Bronenkant at Community Manor in Farmington; and Norma Mueller at Meramec Bluffs Lutheran Sr. Services in Ballwin, Missouri.
Prayer Chain: Prayer is a powerful gift. A prayer chain, made up of members of our congregation, is always available. If you have a prayer need or concern for anyone, and would like immediate prayers to be offered, call a member of the Prayer Chain. Call Helen Grebing (824-5768) or Pat Petzoldt (824-5912) to get it started. If neither of those two answer, a complete list is posted on the bulletin board in the church narthex. Any LWML member will know how to activate the chain.
Flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for His many blessings as Mahela Lueders celebrates her 85th birthday.
Flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for His many blessings and in celebration of the marriage of Tyler and Stacey (Manche) Schmidt yesterday at Concordia.
LWML Mites: Our LWML collects mites to support mission projects throughout the world. Mites are money in any denomination that is used to fund worthy mission projects that are selected by the National and Missouri District LWML. Our local LWML invites all folks to help support these projects. If you wish to help us, please put your “mites” in the specially-marked box in the LWML closet in the multi-purpose room.
Concordia LYF will be having a Car Wash this Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. –12 p.m. at the shed at the River Hills One Stop (Joe’s Grocery & Deli). All free-will donations will help the youth earn money for their trip to the 2016 Lutheran Youth Gathering in New Orleans.
Trinity’s Fall Mission Festivalwill be held next Sunday, September 13, at the fairgrounds in Altenburg. Mr. Duane Maas, Mission Ambassador for People of the Book Lutheran Outreach (POBLO) will be the guest preacher. POBLO is an outreach ministry mainly to Muslim communities in the US. Mr. Maas is overseeing outreach in the Columbia, Missouri, area. A door offering will be taken as you arrive or leave the service. Bible Class begins at 8 a.m. in the school classroom. Worship is at 9 a.m. at the fairgrounds. In the event of rain, worship will be held at Trinity.
The time for singing is here!! It is time for choir to begin again. Our first rehearsal will be Monday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the school. We have a great group and a lot of fun, and you joining us can only add to it. We are always looking for new members or returning members. Come and join us, and check it out. For more information, call Sarah Benkendorf at 314-910-7218.
Concordia LWML will meet on Tuesday, September 15, at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Warren Schmidt will be the guest speaker. His topic will be on the article he wrote entitled “Out of the Room: The Long Reach of the Log Cabin College”. It was recently published in the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly. Anyone is invited to attend this presentation. The Executive Board will be meeting at 6:15 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.
The Harvest Home Festival will be celebrated in services on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. Two LWML ladies will assemble items that will be shared or donated for the harvest decorations to adorn the altar area. We ask everyone’s help to accomplish this. Leave your items of garden produce, canned goods, pumpkins, orchard items, flowers, or anything that you might have to contribute to help make the decorations festive. Please leave your items in church by 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 19. Thank you so much for your help. All praise and glory to our Lord for providing us with such a wonderful harvest!
Save the date for the Concordia LYF Trivia Night – Saturday, November 7 – UCLS Gym. Start gathering your team now! Keep watching for more information.
United in Christ Lutheran School (UCLS) Notes
Minutes from the UCLS Board of Education Meeting on August 20are still available today on the south buffet.
Saxony Lutheran High School Notes
For news from Saxony Lutheran High School, and information on upcoming events, please see the “Saxony Dashboard”. Copies of the first page are available on the south buffet. A complete copy of September’s issue of the “Saxony Dashboard” can be viewed by visiting Saxony’s website, saxonylutheranhigh.org, and clicking on the “Newsletter” link on the left side of the page. A complete copy is also posted on the bulletin board in the church narthex.
Saxon Lutheran Memorial Notes
Pre-Fall Festival Apple Butter Cooking will be Saturday, September 19. Applesauce cans will be opened Friday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the shed behind UCLS. Apple butter cooking will begin on Saturday at 5 a.m. at the shed. Volunteers are needed to stir apple butter, fill jars, and clean up. If you are unable to come in the morning, your help is still needed in the afternoon. A lunch of cold cuts, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert to complete the meal. Donations of pint jars, regular lids and rings, and sugar are needed. Donations may be placed in the basement of the "old hall" (use the back door). Donations and help are appreciated.
The Fall Festivalwill be Saturday, October 10. Volunteer help is always appreciated and needed. If you can help, or have any questions, please call 824-5404, and leave a message.
Lutheran Family & Children’s Services (LFCS) Notes
The “Shake, Rattle, & Roll” Faith in Action Dinnerto benefit LFCS will be Saturday, September 26, at Ray’s Plaza Conference Center, 3257 William St, Cape Girardeau. The Social Hour will begin at 5 p.m. The event begins at 6 p.m. with dinner, drinks, prizes, auction items, games, dancing, and a variety of music for everyone. Entertainment will be Tony B’s Dueling Pianos. Tickets are $40 per person, $290 for a table of eight, or $495 for a VIP Package (table of eight, plus amenities). Please call 334-5866 to get your tickets by Friday, September 18.
Neighboring Church & Community Notes
The September calendar listing the menu and activities at the Perry County and EPC Senior Centers is posted on the bulletin board in the narthex. For more information about activities, special events, or to view the monthly calendar, please visit the website at or the Facebook page –
The 9th Annual Grandparents Celebration, hosted by the Lutheran Home, will be this Saturday, September 12, from 12-2 p.m. This will be an afternoon of games, food, entertainment, and fellowship. You are invited to come celebrate with the residents. If you would like to help with this event, or become a Lutheran Home volunteer, please contact the Activities Department at 335-0158.
The Zion, Crosstown Picnic will be this Saturday, September 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Barbequed pork steak and fried fish plate meals, served with choice of two sides (German potato salad, baked beans, or slaw), will be available for $8 each. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fried fish, barbequed pork steaks, French fries, homemade pie, and ice cream will also be available. A Washer Tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Live music will be provided by Ear Candy.
A breakfast, hosted by St. Maurus Parish, Biehle, will be held next Sunday, September 13, with serving from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The menu will include pancakes, ham, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, German fried potatoes, milk gravy, biscuits, homemade coffeecake, orange juice, and coffee. The cost of the meal is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children.
The Annual Benefit Kettle-Cooked Beef and Fried Chicken Supper, sponsored by the Altenburg Zone LLL, will be held next Sunday, September 13, from 4-7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran School, Altenburg. A free-will donation will be taken for the meal with proceeds to be divided between the Altenburg Zone LLL Scholarship Fund; United in Christ Lutheran School; Immanuel Lutheran School, Perryville; and Saxony Lutheran High School. Carry-outs will be available. Donations are being requested from the congregations. A sign-up sheet is posted on Concordia’s bulletin board with items needed. Please see how you can help, and sign up today.