Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 10, 2016
Order of Worship 9:00 A.M.
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Stand as you are able.
Confession and Forgiveness pp. 94-96
Gathering Hymn
‘As We Gather at Your Table’ 522
Greeting
PThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
CAnd also with you.
Call to Worship
ACome, all you weary and hurting;
CHere, find rest for your souls.
AHere, enter into the grace of forgiveness;
CHere, taste the living water of renewal.
ACome from busy weeks and anxious worry;
CFind stillness here, like being led to green pastures;
ASongs that lift you to the heavens,
CPrayers that ease the wrinkles from your soul.
ALLCome and worship, for God is our Maker, our Defender and Guide.
Prayer of the Day
PLet us pray:
O Lord God, your mercy delights us, and the world longs for your loving care. Hear the cries of everyone in need, and turn our hearts to love our neighbors with the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
CAmen
Be seated.
First Lesson Deuteronomy 30:9-14
9and theLordyour God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For theLordwill again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors,10when you obey theLordyour God by observing his commandments and decrees that are written in this book of the law, because you turn to theLordyour God with all your heart and with all your soul.
11Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away.12It is not in heaven, that you should say, “Who will go up to heaven for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?”13Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?”14No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe.
LThe Word of the Lord.
CThanks be to God.
Second Lesson Colossians 1:1-14
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,2To the saints and faithful brothers and sistersin Christ in Colossae:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
3In our prayers for you we always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints,5because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel6that has come to you. Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God.7This you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on yourbehalf,8and he has made known to us your love in the Spirit.
9For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’swill in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,10so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.11May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully12giving thanks to the Father, who has enabledyouto share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.13He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son,14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
LThe Word of the Lord.
CThanks be to God.
Stand as you are able.
Gospel Acclamation ‘Alleluia’ p. 151
PThe Holy Gospel according to St. Lukethe 10th Chapter.
CGlory to you, O Lord.
Holy Gospel Luke 10:25-37
25Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus.“Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”26He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?”27He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”28And he said to him, “You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.”
29But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”30Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.31Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.32So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.33But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.35The next day he took out two denarii,gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.’36Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?”37He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
PThe Gospel of the Lord
CPraise to you, O Christ.
Be seated.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day
‘O God of Mercy, God of Light’ 714
Stand as you are able.
Apostles’ Creed p. 105
Prayers of Intercession
Petitions end:
ALord, in your mercy,
Chear our prayer.
AWe lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting your promise to hear us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
CAmen
Peace
The people greet one another saying: “Peace be with you.”
Be seated.
Offering An offering received and presented.
Stand as you are able.
Offertory ‘Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful’ 184
Offering Prayer
AGod of mercy and grace,
Cthe 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
Great Thanksgiving
PThe Lord be with you.
CAnd also with you.
PLift up your hearts.
CWe lift them to the Lord.
PLet us give thanks to the Lord our God.
CIt is right to give our thanks and praise.
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer p. 154
Be seated.
Distribution of Holy Communion
Come to the communion rail by the center aisle and return by the side aisle. You may kneel or stand. Wine is in the common cup and tray of individual cups. If you prefer grape juice, ask the server. Children are invited for a blessing. All are welcome who believe Christ is present in this meal for the forgiveness of sins.
Hymns at the Distribution
‘Lamb of God’p.154
‘Just As I Am’ 592*
‘Children of the Heavenly Father’ 781*
‘Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love’ 708
Stand as you are able.
Table Blessing
Post Communion Prayer
AO God,
Cas a mother comforts her child, so you comfort your people, carryingus 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. Amen
Benediction
Closing Hymn
‘For the Fruit of All Creation’ 679
Dismissal
AGo in peace. Share the good news.
CThanks be to God.
Postlude
Worship Assistants: July 10
Greeters: Mason – Joy & Dirk DeBraal
East Side – Marty Grow
Assisting Minister: Tom Jensen
Lector: Haley Fens
Communion: Ron Bailey
Ushers: Dennis Pringnitz, Gary Schroeder, Joyce Learman
Pianist:Lois Hilger
Sound: Robbie Johnson
Attendance 7/361
Joys & Concerns
Stay Connected to members on the Care listby signing the greeting cards set out each week in the Gathering Area.
In Prayer this Week
For members on the Care List especially Dorothy Henke at Brewster Village and Donny Kassube at home.
For HealingforEd Kerwell, Gerry Kerwell, Mardie Paalman,Cookie Regal's sister; Larry Johnson, Cookie Regal's brother;Winston Augustus Smith, Cheryl Muggenthaler's nephew; Roger Schmidt.
For those recovering from surgeryespecially John DeVoll Donaldson, Ruby Niemuth, Diane Baily's mother; and Millie Wilharms.
For those with cancerespecially Mark Catlin and Robin Messenger, Deb Baumbach's sister.
In Thanksgivingfor our neighbors and friends.
Announcements
You may notice a change in the Offering today.Gifts will be assembled after the Peace and received as the congregation stands for the Offertory. The Offering Prayer will follow. Our gifts are a response to God's great gift in Christ whose forgiveness and life we receive in Holy Communion.
Thank you to Lois Hilger for serving as pianist today!
Next week we worship using Polka tunes!There will be a potluck Brunch following worship. Bring a dish to share and a friend for this Sunday Summer Celebration.
FridayMorning at9amis a great time to prepare forSunday. A group meets in the Gathering Area at that time each week to review the Bible readings forSundayand grow in faith together. This may be a good new practice for you!
The C-O-N-N-E-C-T group will meetat Waverly Beach, N8770 Fire Lane 1, in Menasha, at 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, July 24. Sign up on the sheet on the narthex desk today. Come and meet friends, enjoy food and fellowship.
Fox Valley Lutheran Homes will be hosting a CONNECTIONSMeeting in an Open House manner, from6:30 to 8:00 pmonJuly 12. Anyone interested is welcome! Please call and let us know how many to expect so we have enough hand-outs and snacks on hand. This is to explain how we can be better "connected" and how this will benefit both FVLH and your congregation. Please plan to come and find out more aboutCONNECTIONS!
Call Committee
Grace Lutheran Church, Appleton WI
Gary Schroeder, Chair: /757-6228
Ed Kerwell: or 731-3907
Verla Koerner: or 734-3328
Cookie Regal: or 739-2982
Jon Seidl: or 759-2760
Deb Werth: or 954-1936
“It’s your leading
that we’re needing . . .”
Come Holy Spirit, Come
ELW 401
Welcome to Grace
Whether you are a member or visiting for the first time, may God’s grace surround you today. Fill out one of the cards in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate to share your contact information and any needs. There is also a guest book to sign in the gathering area. If you are looking for a church home, you are welcome here.
Grace Lutheran Church Mission Statement
By grace, through faith, we follow God’s Word,
share the gospel of Jesus Christ and bring hope to others through worship, education and outreach.
Grace Lutheran Church
900 N. Mason, Appleton, WI 54914
920-733-9135
Pastor Vicki Fink
920-450-7796
GRACE FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, July 10………….…..…………9:00 a.m. Worship
Monday, July 11.…... 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
6:30 p.m. Joy Circle
Tuesday, July 12…….…12:30 p.m. Bible Story Time
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
6:30 p.m. Fox Valley Chorus
Wed, July 13…………….2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
Thursday, July 14…..2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours
6:30 p.m. Fox Sounds
Friday, July 15...... 9:00 a.m. Bible Study
10:00 a.m. – Noon Office Hours
Saturday, July 16……..……9:00 a.m. Hmong Service
Sunday, July 17………..………….……9:00 a.m. Worship
Brunch follows Worship
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