Sure Hope This Finds All of You Healthy

ARMED FORCES RECOGNITION SUNDAY

AND

MEMORIAL CANDLELIGHTING SERVICE

July 2, 2006

*An asterisk denotes that the congregation shall stand.

CARILLON

PRELUDE Margaret Osner, Organist

“God Bless America” Dominic DeZego, Janice DeZego, Heather Lehman, Soloists

CALL TO WORSHIP Westminster Chimes

PROCESSIONAL

HONORED GUESTS, PRESENTATION OF COLORS, HONOR GUARDS

*GATHERING HYMN “The Star Spangled Banner” (Verse 1) Solo

WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P:Trusting in the word of God that calls us from every tribe and nation, we begin our worship.

C:Amen

P:Let us seek the face of God, confessing our sin.

Holy God,

C:we have sinned against you and each other. We pray for your forgiveness and healing. The good we want to do, we often fail to do. The evil we do not want, we find ourselves doing. Deliver us, O God, save us from shame, and guide us in your way. Amen

P:Nothing can separate us from the love of God. The Lord owns the earth and its contents. The world and its creatures. Who can climb the Lord’s Hill? Who can go up to His Sanctuary? The one with clean hands and honest mind carries a blessing from the Lord. The Lord bless us, redeem us and keep us in eternal life.

C: Amen

*APOSTOLIC GREETING

P: The love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, and the life of the Spirit be with you all.

C: And also with you.

*KYRIE (spoken)

P: In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

C:Lord, have mercy.

P: For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

C:Lord, have mercy.

P: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.

C:Lord, have mercy.

P: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

C:Lord, have mercy.

P: Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.

C:Amen.

*THE HYMN OF PRAISE “O, Beautiful For Spacious Skies” Hymn Booklet, pg. 1

*SALUTATION

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And also with you.

THE PRAYER OF THE DAY

Dear Heavenly Father, we are mindful of those in our land who are called into military service to defend their country at great personal sacrifice. Keep them from becoming bitter or discouraged. Help them to know Your divine presence in their lives and that, come what may, help all things to work together for their ultimate good. Grant them courage to perform all their duties well. Keep their minds and bodies pure. Shield them from harm and temptation. In doubts and fears give them a conquering faith. Enable them ever so to live and to serve that they will be your effectual witnesses. Lord, soon end all strife and establish peace among the people of earth. Meanwhile we entrust our loved ones to Your guidance and care. In your holy name we pray. AMEN.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Tom and Jennie

(After Children’s Message, children should return to their seats and

are strongly encouraged to remain in worship with their families.)

THE FIRST LESSON Lamentations 3:22-33

PSALM 145:8-14

P:The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

C:The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

P:All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, and all Your saints shall bless You!

C:They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, and tell of Your power.

P:To make known to their children Your mighty deeds and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.

C:Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all His words and gracious in all His deeds.

THE SECOND LESSON 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

*THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

P:The Holy Gospel according to Mark, the fifth chapter.

C:Glory to You, O Lord.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 5:21-43

P:The Gospel of the Lord.

C:Praise to You, O Christ.

*HYMN OF THE DAY “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” Hymn Booklet, pg. 2

SERMON “A Test of Faith” Rev. Tom Bingol

THE APOSTLE’S CREED

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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE “PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS”

THE CANDLELIGHTING CEREMONY

P:The Lord be with you.

C:And also with you.

P:Let us pray:

Almighty God, those who die in the Lord still live with you in joy and blessedness. We give you heartfelt thanks for the mercy you have bestowed upon your servants who have finished their course in faith and now rest from their labors. We remember before you today, all who have given their lives in service to their country’s Armed Forces. May all who have died in the true faith, have perfect fulfillment and joy in your eternal and everlasting glory; we give you thanks, O God.

C:Amen.

(The Candles are lit in order of senior service; Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,

Coast Guard and P.O.W.’s. As each candle is lit the service anthem will be played.

Veterans of each branch may rise to remember their colleagues as their anthem is played.

A Seventh Candle will be lit to honor those veterans of other nations who have served

as our allies throughout the ages.]

(A Memorial Wreath will be brought to the Altar for all Service Personnel

who have perished during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.)

BELL TOLL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES DURING

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan) AND OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

FLORIDA MILITARY KILLED IN ACTION SINCE JULY 3, 2005 –

P:Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servants. Acknowledge we humbly beseech you these sheep of your fold, these lambs of your flock, these sinners of your own redeeming. Keep them in the blessed rest of your merciful arms. Comfort those who are left behind, and help us to be mindful of their service always.

C:Amen.

P: Rest eternal grant them.

C:And let light perpetual shine upon them.

THE PEACE

A:The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:And also with you.

THE OFFERING

CONGREGATIONAL ANTHEM: “Eternal Father, Strong To Save” Hymn Booklet, pg. 3

*THE OFFERTORY

*THE OFFERTORY PRAYER

A:Let us pray. Merciful Father,

C:We offer with joy and Thanksgiving what you have first given us – ourselves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of Him who offered Himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

P:The Lord be with you.

C:And also with you.

P:Lift up your hearts.

C:We lift them to the Lord.

P:Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C:It is right to give him thanks and praise.

P:Almighty God and most merciful Father, we remember your servants in every age, remembering with gratitude their courage and strength. We lift this Cup of Blessing, we share this Bread of Life. Send your Spirit and strengthen our faith.

*THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

*THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,

thy kingdom come

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil,

For thine is the Kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

forever and ever. AMEN.

AGNUS DEI (LAMB OF GOD)

THE COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION

[St. Mark By the Sea practices an “Open” Communion. Holy Communion is offered to all who

are baptized and present themselves to the Lord’s Table. You are welcome. We will celebrate continuous Communion by Intinction. Please dip the host into the wine at one of the two

stations. Small children may be brought forward to receive a blessing,

along with those who desire a blessing.]

MUSIC DURING COMMUNION

“The Prayer For Peace” Heather Lehman, Solo

“God Of Our Fathers” Hymn Booklet, pg. 4

(After the distribution, the Pastor will ask the congregation to please rise.)

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace.

C: Amen.

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYER

A:Let us pray…

C:Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O lord, and unite the wills of those whom you have fed with one heavenly food: through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN.

*THE BENEDICTION

P:The Lord bless you and keep you

The Lord make his face to shine on you

and be gracious to you

The Lord look upon you with favor,

and grant you peace.

C: AMEN.

TAPS Trumpet

* THE RETIREMENT OF COLORS AND THE RECESSIONAL HYMN

“Battle Hymn of the Republic” Hymn Booklet, pg. 5

(The Colors are retired during the Recessional Hymn.

Ushers will dismiss the Honored Guests by row.)

POSTLUDE

WORSHIP LEADER: The Reverend Thomas A Bingol

Pastor, St. Mark By The Sea

Ushers:Bill Creager

Jim Yarsley

Greeters:Al Umbach

Barbara Del Grosso

Sherrie Rasmussen

Communion Assistant: Kipi Daye

Ann Patterson

Acolyte:Aleida Echevarria

Crucifer: Elena Echevarria

Lector:Ervin Baudhuin

Altar Guild:Sandy Trautwein

Naomi Schmitt

Britt Contreras

Organist:Margaret Osner

Soloists:Dominic DeZego

Janice DeZego

Heather Lehman

Special Music: Trumpet

AMONG OUR HONORED GUESTS TODAY:

We welcome you to our

Armed Forces Recognition Service

and hope you will find

meaning and encouragement.

For those of you who are guests,

we invite you to join us again.

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Armed Forces RECOGNITION SUNDAY

A Salute to Our Veterans and

Men & Women of Our Armed Forces

July 2, 2006

9:00 a.m.

ST. MARK BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH

303 Palm Coast Parkway, N.E.

Palm Coast, FL 32137-8136

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