ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH Oasis of Joy USA

“A dad’s day kind-of day ….. thanks to all those who “don’t got.” Keepin’ it simple. Keepin’ it real. My religion is are “fathers” to us …” “kindness” … help me “dance” to that tune!! ---- amen. ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH “Oasis of Joy” USA opening song Sunday, June 19, 2016 “This is my Father’s world” 824

It’s good having you here … on another hot “relatively ordinary the liturgy … page 184 Sunday.” We hope your soul is nourished and uplifted a bit!! “This is the feast” page 187 We sure enjoy having kids in church. When they are a bit noisy and goofy … we ask you PLEASE TO RESPECT the sanctity of our worship readings for the day experience, and the comfort of your neighbor. We have a fine *1st reading *the psalm *2nd reading nursery for kids age 5 and under. Our highly paid, moderately festive, please rise for the gospel …”alleluia” … page 188 and relatively “Lutheran” staff is always anxious to care for your kids. Please accompany your son/daughter to the nursery, and introduce “will my younger friends come forward?” yourself to the attendants. Enjoy the day … coffee (today??) and hot kids’ time water for tea await you in Charter Hall. song welcome … and an announcement or two … “Lord of the dance” 83 (spirit)

OPENING PRAYER meditation Sometimes, Lord … when I pray … I don’t know what to pray for or where to begin. the creed … page 105 Our brothers and sisters in Orlando. The innocent kids in Chicago. The developmentally challenged … whose programs are running offering and offertory out of money. I’m afraid to pray for “me” … it seems so “holy, holy, holy” page 190 selfish and self-serving. This morning … I sit in this chair. I wonder, and I find myself saying prayers and sharing the Lord’s Supper all the same things: “Lamb of God” page 191 “It is what it is.” “It will never be the same, but it will be ok.” Communion songs: 46. 53. 56. 83 “For everything there is a season.” “alleluia, he’s my savior, alleluia” “We are all in this together.” Lord, I want my life to be simple. I know ---- a lot of the crazy-ness, closing song the busy-ness … running around like a nut, being late and in a hurry … “Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee” 836 yes, it’s my own doing. Help me understand: SIMPLE IS GOOD. I need to step back … see what I’ve got, and not just what I benediction and three-fold “amen” **Our beautiful altar flowers this morning are from CAROL SANDLER, in honor of her mom’s birithday. **The eternal light shines brightly today … …from Rich and Nancy Frothingham, in celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary. …from Barb Biscan, in loving memory of Mike Biscan, Sr. --- father of 5, and grandfather of 8. THANKS TO ALL FOR THE GIFTS OF FLOWERS AND LIGHT.

“Love is patient and kind …” Think of these words, as you try to get in and out of our parking lot!! THE LOVE BUCKET this morning … is to help a good friend of my son Aaron and his wife Kristi … suffering a broken neck in a work accident. Aaron Saxton is expected to recover, after an extended time off work.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL has a program for making donations to help the victims of the Orlando shooting. We will have this available to you next Sunday. 0UR ANNUAL STEAK FRY is Saturday, July 9, 6:00. A fun evening, with a spiritual tone ----- as we remember those who “have gone before,” after their journey with cancer … and also honoring cancer survivors. Tickets available in the narthex.

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORMS *for kids reaching the age of 3 by September 1, thru 6th grade. GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLALRSHIP FORMS are also available. *BRICK ORDER GOING IN NEXT WEEK. *SENIOR YOUNG AT HEARTS ON WEDNESDAY *MEN’S CLUB MEETING MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29.