11 Jesus Christ, Head of the Church The Congregation, Ministers of the Gospel SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8 July 2018 — 11:00 a.m. Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation Ministerial Staff Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr., Senior Chaplain Rev. Philip ‘Buddy’ A. Winn, Jr., Associate Chaplain Dr. Desiderius ‘Desi’ Klempay, Organist Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation Administrative Staff Bev Johnson, Administrative Assistant Carol Nygaard, Accounting Specialist Eva Zorn, Musical Guest Coordinator 2 1110 ORDER OF WORSHIP Chapel Communications We are glad that you are here for worship today! Pick Up & Distribute … the business size cards for use in The * indicates that you are invited to stand ... as you are able. extending an invitation to attend worship services at the Chapel. The ** indicates times for the ushers to seat latecomers. The bold print indicates readings/choral responses of the congregation. If You Did Not Receive … the current bimonthly issue of The If you have a cell phone, please turn off the ringer. Thank you. Snelling Spirit newsletter, be sure to get a copy in the Fellowship Hall today and note your desire to have it mailed to you on the card Special Music “O God Our Help” P. Manz found in the pew pocket holder ... then place it on the offering plate. “Arioso” J.S. Bach Organ Prelude “Beautiful Savior” M. Drischner Reprints … of Chaplain Ken’s Snelling Spirit article about the Consider using these sacred moments to meditate upon the scripture reading and Foundation’s uncompromising stance on traditional values … is prepare yourself to receive a blessing from God. Kindly be considerate of your available for distribution to neighbors and friends. neighbor’s need for silence. We encourage your conversations to be held during the fellowship time ... following worship ... in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks. Full-Color Note Cards … of a historic painting of the Chapel and an exterior photo of the Chapel … are available for purchase. For Lighting of Altar Candles Symbol of the Spirit’s Presence $10 you get 10 cards and envelops. Also, picture postcards are Lighting of the POW/MIA Candle available (3 for $1.) … in the Fellowship Hall. Ringing of the Ship Bell Fully Embroidered Patches & Lapel Pins are available following Call to Worship L = Leader P = People worship in the Fellowship Hall for just $3 each. Consider putting L: Do not worry about anything; instead, rejoice and thank God as them on your jacket and ball cap … as a witness to your you make your needs known to the Lord. participation in the Chapel Foundation. P: God has been so good to us! We trust completely in the FREE Decals … of the Chapel Foundation logo … are available for Lord who provides for our every need. placing on your home and automobile windows. L: It is that kind of faith through which God gives a peace that is beyond our understanding. Our Photo Directory … is available for pick up in the Fellowship Hall. Limited to one per household. Thank you. P: That is the inner peace that keeps us in communion with Christ Jesus— our source of joy. Rendering Honor: In addition to altar flowers, the Board of * Processional Hymn of Praise Directors has approved the tax-deductible purchase of weekly “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” # 4 bulletins (200 copies ea wk), bi-monthly Snelling Spirit newsletters “Hymn to Joy” words and music by Dyke and Beethoven (2,500 copies bi-mo), and sponsoring a Livestream broadcast as a Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 1. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; means of paying tribute to loved ones. You are welcome to consider hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun paying such tributes by completing the form found in the Fellowship Hall and returning it with payment to the Foundation office. above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt Checkout … the numerous photos and correspondence posted in away; giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. the glass showcase mounted in the Fellowship Hall. 2, All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect If you would like a copy of the 2017 Annual Report … please Thy rays, stars and angels sing around Thee, center of secure this impressive report of last year’s accomplishments … in unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery the Fellowship Hall. meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee. 3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well- Today’s bulletin is in memory of spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou art Clayton Pierce Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. 12 9 113 Altar Flowers: Select the Sunday nearest an event for purchasing 4. Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; ($17. for one arrangement or $34. for both) altar flowers in memory Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man. or in honor of loved ones or to the glory of God. Such notations are Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, made in the bulletin. Simply secure and complete the envelope joyful music leads us sun-ward in the triumph song of life. form in the Fellowship Hall ... and deposit it (with payment) in the * Invocation offering plate or mail it to the Foundation Office. Donors are welcome to take the flowers following worship. Flowers remaining * Choral Response (sung by all) “Habakkuk 2:20” music by Harrington are delivered to a facility where veterans can enjoy its beauty. Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 Assisted Hearing Devices are available from an usher … upon The Lord is in His holy temple; request. Let all the earth keep silence before Him. ** Organ Interlude For Your Health & Safety: The Foundation has an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) … in case of a cardiac emergency. Call to Confession Several members of the Foundation are trained in CPR/AED. Prayer of Confession (in unison) Remembering the Veteran Heavenly Father, our joy and thanksgiving have been quite shallow at times. We have thanked You for selfish things WW2 Vets … are encouraged to wear their red/white/blue ribboned we wanted; but the more important expression of Your love medallions presented to them from the State of Minnesota. have not produced the joy that ought to be in our hearts. Future Veterans/Patriotic Events: Throughout the year, the Forgive us for our material orientation which has made it Chapel community pays tribute on the Sundays near a number difficult for us to be at peace in our hearts. Unite us with of national commemorations, including these events: 9/11 Christ Jesus our Savior, that joy may flow from our hearts Remembrance (9 Sep 18); POW/MIA (16 Sep 18); Veterans Day daily because of our new life. In His name we pray. Amen. (11 Nov 18); Pearl Harbor Remembrance (2 Dec 18). Mark your Assurance of Pardon calendar with these dates! * Gloria Patri (sung by all) The large Blue Star Service Flag hanging in the chancel area … “Greatorex” words and music by Gloria Patri, 2nd cent. and Greatorex Used by Permission. CCLI License # 2515762 just below the eternal flame … will remain on display until all our Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; loved ones who have been mobilized for “The War on Terrorism” As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, return home. world without end. Amen. Amen. Each Week … in the chancel area … we light a single candle * Statement of Faith The Apostles’ Creed, Ecumenical Version placed in the unoccupied pew designated for the remembrance of L: Christian, what do you believe? POWs (prisoners of war) and MIAs (missing in action) — lest we P: I believe in God the Father Almighty, forget. creator of heaven and earth. This Week in U. S. Military History — I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, 9 Jul 1943 — Allied Forces invade Sicily who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 9 Jul 1966 — Battle of Minh Thanh born of the Virgin Mary, 10 Jul 1943 — Operation Husky suffered under Pontius Pilate, 11 Jul 1923 — U.S. Army occupation force leaves Germany was crucified, died, and was buried; 13 Jul 1950 — began Battle of Kum River He descended to the dead. 13 Jul 1953 — began Battle of Kumsong River Salient On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. 4 8 4 11 I believe in the Holy Spirit, Interested in Helping? There is a sign-up roster hanging in the the holy universal church, Fellowship Hall ... near the kitchen entrance ... for assisting with the communion of saints, our weekly fellowship time. For more information call Carol Nygaard, Fellowship Hour Coordinator at 952/882-1787. the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body Greeters Needed – Please sign-up if you are interested in being and the life everlasting. Amen. a Greeter for our fellowship time. It is an excellent opportunity to ** Organ Interlude meet other members/visitors as they enter the Fellowship Hall immediately following our worship service. The sign-up sheet is Children’s Message (children gather on the steps of the chancel) located on the literature table in the Fellowship Hall. The Greeter ribbons and guides will be sent to you prior to your scheduled Special Music “In Thee is Gladness” M.