St. Martin’s Lutheran Church 203 S. Defiance Street + Archbold, OH 43502 Rev. Paul Reichert

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 8, 2021

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 8, 2021 Jesus says that the bread he gives for the life of the world is his flesh, and whoever eats this bread has eternal life now and will be raised on the last day. In Ephesians Paul tells us what this life Jesus gives us looks like, this life we live as those marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit in baptism. We live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.

Regular text is spoken by the Worship Leader or Bold text is spoken by the Congregation

THE CHURCH GATHERS PRELUDE “I Am the Bread of Life” – arr. S. Berg Oines

BELL & ANNOUNCEMENTS

*CONFESSION In the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9) Mindful of God’s commandments, our sinfulness, and God’s mercy; we confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence for personal reflection

Father of all, your name is beyond the greatest wealth; your favor is more generous than the richest person. You sow justice; sometimes we plant injustice. You share bread; sometimes we hoard the crumbs. You bless the least; we compete for their place in your kingdom. Forgive our meanness of spirit and hardness of heart. Forgive the things we fail to do in your name and call us to trust again in your ways, and to seek the better part; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

“ Eleison” (Lord, have mercy) Verses are sung by soloists, all respond with the Refrain

Mercy, mercy on me. (In peace let us pray…) This is a prayer, and this is a plea. (For peace from above…) Penitence and joy, rise up and fall down. (For our salvation…) Sorrow and grace enough to drown. (Let us pray…)

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Refrain:

Mercy, mercy on us. (Peace for the whole world…) For everyone your mercy’s poured out. (Bring health to your Church…) To calm our fear and reach beyond our doubt. (We pray for unity…) With thanks and need we’re sirens calling out. (Let us pray…) REFRAIN

Mercy, mercy from you. (For this holy house…) May we come to know this mercy too. (For all gathered here…) This is a prayer and this a plea. (Help, save, and comfort us…) Lord, have mercy on me (Let us pray…) REFRAIN

*DECLARATION OF GRACE & FORGIVENESS Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35) By grace we have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Savior, our sins are forgiven. Through Jesus Christ, our sin is no longer the weight that holds us down. Amen! Thanks be to God!

3 *SONG OF PRAISE “The Trumpets Sound the Angels Sing”

4 *GREETING & PRAYER OF THE DAY 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. Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 Kings 19:4–8 4But Elijah went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die: "It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life, for I am no better than my ancestors." 5Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, "Get up and eat." 6He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. 7The angel of the LORD came a second time, touched him, and said, "Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you." 8He got up, and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 34 – selected verses – read responsively 1I will bless the LORD at all times; the praise of God shall ever be in my mouth. 2I will glory in the LORD; let the lowly hear and rejoice. 3Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; let us exalt God's name together. 4I sought the LORD, who answered me and delivered me from all my terrors. 5Look upon the LORD and be radiant, and let not your faces be ashamed. 6I called in my affliction, and the LORD heard me and saved me from all my troubles. 7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear the LORD and delivers them. 8Taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are they who take refuge in God!

5 NEW TESTAMENT READING Ephesians 4:25—5:2 25So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. 26Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and do not make room for the devil. 28Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. 29Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. 31Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, 32and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

* ACCLAMATION

6 *GOSPEL READING John 6:35-51 The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 6th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord!

35Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 37 Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and anyone who comes to me I will never drive away; 38 for I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 40 This is indeed the will of my Father, that all who see the Son and believe in him may have eternal life; and I will raise them up on the last day.” 41Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42They were saying, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" 43Jesus answered them, "Do not complain among yourselves. 44No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day. 45It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. 46Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. 47Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. 48I am the bread of life. 49Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. 50This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 51I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh."

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ!

MESSAGE “Taste and See”

7 THE CHURCH RESPONDS

* “Taste and See”

Verses - Solo 1 I will bless the Lord at all times. Praise shall always be on my lips; my soul shall glory in the Lord; for God has been so good to me. Refrain

2 Glorify the Lord with me. Together let us all praise God's name. I called the Lord, who answered me; from all my troubles I was set free. Refrain

3 Worship the Lord, all you people. You'll want for nothing if you ask. Taste and see that the Lord is good; in God we need put all our trust. Refrain

8 *PROFESSION OF FAITH – Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, 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, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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

*PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH Each petition ends… Lord, in your mercy…hear our prayer.

*SHARING OF THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (We greet one another with the words “Peace be with you”)

MUSICAL OFFERING “Hold on To Me” – Daigle, Duncan, Mabury

When the best of me is barely breathin', When I’m not somebody I believe in, hold on to me. When I miss the light the night has stolen, When I’m slammin' all the doors You’ve opened, Hold on to me, hold on to me.

Hold on to me when it’s too dark to see You, when I am sure I have reached the end. Hold on to me when I forget I need You. When I let go, hold me again.

When I don’t feel like I’m worth defending, When I’m tired of all my pretending, hold on to me. When I start to break in desperation, Underneath the weight of expectation, Hold on to me, hold on to me.

I could rest here in Your arms forever, 'Cause I know nobody loves me better. Hold on to me. Hold on to me.

9 WE SHARE IN THE MEAL *THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts! We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

*EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, the Bread of Life, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory. Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

*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.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION

10 “I Am the Bread of Life”

11 *BLESSING The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen

*PRAYER All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. (Psalm 145) O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

* The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*CLOSING SONG “Across the Lands”

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* Go in peace, serve the Lord! Thanks be to God! +*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+

13 St. Martin’s Lutheran Church 203 S. Defiance Street Archbold OH 43502 Phone Number: 419-445-4656 Web Site: www.the-welcome-place.org Office Hours: Steve Basselman Brenda Shibler Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. morning Tues. – Fri. 8:00-12:30 Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. afternoon e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Worship Services: 9:00 am each Sunday -9:00 Sunday live broadcast on Facebook and YouTube

We welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. – Romans 15:7 ESV

We Welcome All to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church this Sunday as you join us in person and online to worship our Savior, Jesus Christ.

St. Martin’s Worship Servants . . . Ministers of Worship -Everyone Present both near and far Worship Leader -Susan Short -Miley Gericke Communion Assistant -Janet Wyse Organist/Pianist -Deacon Steve Basselman Percussionist -Mike Short Guitarist -Zach Basselman, Adam Grisier Vocalist -MacKenna Whitacre -Jim Wyse Usher Team -Butch Blankenship Guild -Sandy Thatcher, Robin Trudel Sound System -Noah Blankenship Offering Counters -Jo Ann Liechty, Yanira Reyes

14 This Week at St. Martin’s

Today – August 8 Worship, 9:00 am, live broadcast & on line, Holy Communion

Tuesday – August 10 Men’s Breakfast Bible Study, 6:45 am, St. Martin’s Fellowship Hall

Wednesday – August 11 Welcome Meal, 5:15 pm, drive through pick-up

Thursday – August 12 Women’s Breakfast Bible Study, 7:00 am, Home Restaurant Bulletin Deadline, 9:00 am Church Council, 7:00 pm

Next Sunday – August 15 – Mary, Mother of Our Lord Worship, 9:00 am, live broadcast & on line, Holy Communion

Blessing of the Backpacks & Briefcases, Sunday, August 22 . . . All students (including college), teachers, helpers, administration, school staff members are invited to have your backpacks/briefcases ready for a blessing as area public schools begin their 2021-2022 school year: Archbold – August 25; Fayette – August 13; Pettisville – August 18; Stryker – August 18; Wauseon – August 16; Millcreek West Unity – August 18.

Ladies . . . For your September Calendar . . . Northwestern Ohio Synodical Convention, September 10 & 11, Sauder Village, Heritage Inn. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $80.00 for Friday Banquet, Saturday Lunch, snacks & speakers. Registration deadline is August 23. Registration forms are in the Church Office.

Visit Our Library . . .check out the new 3-minute devotions for women, men teens and kids. New books are on the white bookshelf straight ahead as you enter the room. No need to check them out, just take, read and return.

15 Last Week at St. Martin’s. . .

Receipts Week of August 1, 2021, Budget and Year to Date Budgeted Weekly Operating Contributions $2,777.00 $5,670.00 Operating Need Budgeted Weekly Benevolence Received $305.00 $567.00 Benevolence Need Other Designated Income $422.50 As of 7\31\2021 Total Income $3,504.50 YTD Operating Received $150,504.98

YTD Operating Expenses ($138,526.27)

Attendance 74 Net Income/(Deficit) $11,978.71

Mark Your Calendars:

Sunday, September 12 More details to follow…

16 St. Martin's Prayer Line For our prayers in worship this morning and our daily devotions in the coming week, we remember: All Believers as we look for the coming Messiah, may we be ready to see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory All in Need both body & soul that we might know the joy we have in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and King Daniel Beaudoin, Synod Staff members and all the office staff, that they may be supported in their ministry to the Church The Bethel Parish of Dodoma, St. Martin’s Companion Congregation, may they continue to carry out God’s ministry and mission in Tanzania Mission Partner Congregation of Redeemer Lutheran, Toledo may they continue to carry out God’s ministry and mission in the Toledo Area St. Martin’s congregation & all involved in the process of calling the next Pastor to St. Martin’s Family & friends of Philip Calvin, Tanya Howell’s brother who went to his heavenly home Monday, we know the comforting presence of our Lord Jesus Christ All First Responders, Hospital Staff, Caregivers who have been in harm’s way since the outbreak of the coronavirus, may we know the ever-present grace of God For those who need healing, may they know the healing hand of God Margaret Benecke, Dan & Jeff Benecke’s aunt Jeff Cook, Ann Ott’s son Steven DeNault, June Hayes’ friend Jerry Geiger Patricia Grover, friend of Melanie Nagel, ACT friends, cancer Sharon Heckel Pam Howell-Beach, sister of Dennis Howell, cancer treatments Kirk Hummel, son-in-law of Carl & Becky Collins, cancer Sue Hurst, Archbold area friend Shelly Kammeyer, daughter in law of Sharon Blair, Leukemia Amanda Karduck, friend of Sara Adams & Jan Delaney Diana Kosier, sister of Connie Lauber, cancer treatments Lois Mininger, June Hayes’ cousin Samantha Nienberg, friend of Jan Delaney, cancer Ann Ott Lu Wolf, Judy (Paul) Wyse’s mother Joe Wyse Our Shut-ins Rex Detwiler, Dorothy Huner, Louise Wyse For those who need God’s protection and the assurance that he is near All St. Martin’s Members as they prepare for Ministry Our College students both close to home and far away All members, family & friends who serve in our military, Steve & Sara (Delaney) Adams, Patrick Cirenza (June Hayes), Bradley Nilsson (Pat Richards), Christopher Goertz, Brendon Johns, Kasyn Schaffner, Spencer Short

 Prayer requests for the people of St. Martin's  (Note, we include a person's name with permission.)

17 SCHOOL, BABY CARE & PERSONAL CARE KIT ITEMS . . .

Be on the look-out for the following items. After you find a good sale, bring them to the Fellowship Hall. Tables are set up for your donations. Still bring your items if we have enough now. We can store them for next year.

Our school kit goal is 250 and Personal Care kits is 50. Updated still need list:

School Kit Items 900—70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper app. 8” X 10½” 102—blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades) 231—box of 24 crayons 138—2½” eraser

unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers ballpoint pens (no gel ink) 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters & inches pencil sharpener

Personal Care Kit Items: 46 – Light to medium-weight, bath-size towel (52” X 27” or smaller), dark color 89 – Bath-size bars (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, original wrapping 42 – Adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging 18 – Metal nail clippers (with or without attached file)

Sturdy comb, remove packaging

Baby Care Kit Items: – Long- or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers (without feet) – Receiving blankets, medium-weight cotton or flannel, or crocheted or knitted with lightweight yarn, up to 52” square – Jacket, sweater or sweatshirt with a hood, or include a baby cap – Hand towel, dark color recommended – bars of baby soap or Dial – baby socks

18 Attention all 5th thru 8th graders

19 Attention All High School Youth

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