ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
504 N. Gilman – Litchfield, MN – 55355
Phone: 693-3207 e-mail: www.zionchurch.net
Pastors: Christian Muellerleile, Troy Pflibsen, J. David Nelson
Minister of Faith Formation: Cheryl Whitchurch
Today’s Accompanist: Stephanie VanDerBill
Missionaries: Gloria Sauck, Steven & Bethany Friberg,
Elisabeth Johnson, Jordan and Aubrey Monson,
Paul and Becky Hagen, Karen Anderson
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 3, 2017
Prelude
Welcome
*Confession and Forgiveness
*Opening Hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” 879
*Greeting
The Grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
*Prayer of the Day: (in unison) O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:9-21
Psalm 26:1-8 Read Responsively
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
Sermons
Hymn of the Day “Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song” 808
*Apostles’ Creed
*The Prayers L: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer.
*Sharing the Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you always! And also with you.
Offering Announcements
*Offertory “We Are an Offering” 692
*Offering Prayer
*Words of Institution
*Lord’s Prayer
Communion Hymns 798, 656, 802
*Communion Blessing Communion Prayer
*Blessing
Closing Hymn: “Lift High the Cross” 660
Dismissal P: Go in peace. The Spirit sends us forth to serve.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
*Please stand as you are able.
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WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP! We pray that your faith will be strengthened. Visitors are invited to fill out a yellow card in the pew and leave in the offering plate. Please also join us for coffee after worship and stop at our kiosk for a welcome bag.
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Dawn Huepenbecker, Peter Riehle, John Haugo, Kylee Kohls, Jack and Pat Ulrich in the loss of Ray, and our Umngeni Companion Circuit in South Africa.
TODAY’S RADIO BROADCAST is sponsored in memory of Cedric Williams by Arlene Williams.
THANK YOU to Brent Nelson for serving as assisting minister and Julie Barron for reading the scripture lesson.
IS GOD CALLING you to serve in a faith formation leadership role this educational year? Prayerfully consider your gifts and the need for Sunday school classroom teachers, leaders for intergenerational rotations, music leadership, confirmation guides, and Wednesday
K-4 program leaders. Please contact Cheryl Whitchurch @ 320-339-3441 or .
BREAK OUT YOUR YELLOW T-SHIRTS – God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday is next Sunday!! Please sign up in Fellowship Court for activities and join us for a day of celebration. We will be honoring care givers at the single service at 9:15 a.m. ALL caregivers are encouraged to participate (whether caregivers by profession or if you are serving as caregiver for a family member or friend. Invite your friends and neighbors - postcards on the God’s Work Our Hands table in Fellowship Court may be passed out.
SEPTEMBER 10TH please bring produce to share for God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday. It will be delivered to the Food Shelf.
DO YOU HAVE a small outdoor project that you would like to have completed on GWOH Sunday? Please contact the church office.
NEEDED for LWR School Kits: pens, notebooks, scissors, crayons.
CHOIR REHEARSAL resumes Sunday, Sept. 17 at 7:45 a.m.
ESTATE PLANNING and Legacy Giving: Amy Bigot, Regional Gift Planner from our Synod, is coming Sunday, September 17th to present a forum on “Faithful Stewards, Lasting Impact” and how to include Zion in your planning. She will share her presentation at 9:45 a.m. in the choir room.
THE WOMEN’S Fall Gathering will be at Peace Lutheran in Cosmos on Saturday, Sept. 30. Carpool from church at 7:30 a.m. Gaye Lindfors will speak on “God, Girlfriends, and Chocolate.” The cost is $10; the deadline is September 15th. Sign up in the church office.
WOMEN OF THE WORD Bible Study begins on Tuesday, September 12th at 4:00 pm. We will be studying the Gospel of John. Come prepared to discuss the first two chapters. All interested women are invited.
Thank you to all the musicians who have shared their talents during the summer season!
Thank you to all who sponsor the Sunday bus to Zion.
OUR SUNDAY SERVICE is broadcast on KLFD radio and Cable TV today at 11 a.m. and again on TV Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
BLOOD PRESSURES will be checked the second and fourth Sundays of the month after worship.
TO GIVE AWAY: Quilting rack in Sunday School Room #3 and old pew cushions Room #5.
THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS to give electronically. Green cards in the pews give easy instructions.
A NURSERY IS available for small children. Also, quiet bags and children’s bulletins are available in the narthex.
THIS WEEK at Zion: Monday: Office Closed, 10 am AA, 7:30 pm AA; Tuesday: 11 am Text Study, 6:30 pm Mary Circle; Wednesday: 9 am Staff Meeting, 6:30 pm 5th & 6th Graders and Parents meeting, 7 pm Amplify Rehearsal; Thursday: 9:45 am OWLS, 11 am DOVES, 7:30 pm AA; Next Sunday: 9:15 am Worship, 10:30 am God’s Work, Our Hands Service Activities