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Portions of today’s liturgy are reprinted under permission of one of several licenses held by Trinity Church: Augsburg Fortress Liturgies License 44465; CCLI License 11381030 ; OneLicense A-720634 ; HymnPrint. net; A Wee Worship Book , GIA Pubs, Chicago; Ministry Matters .com; Healing Trinity Lutheran Church [ELCA] Liturgies for the Seasons of Life, and Feasting On the Word, Westminster Press, Louisville, KY.; The People’s Psalter, Hal H. Hopson, ©2008 Birnamwood/Morning Star Music Pubs; Hymnary.com; Metrical Homestead .com; The Abingdon Worship Annual © Abingdon Press; A Hymn Tune Fairfax at Valley Pike Stephens City, Virginia

Psalter, Revised Common Lectionary Edition © Carl P. Dew, Jr. and Kevin R. Hackett, Church Pub., Inc.; Diary of Daily Prayer © J. Barrie Shepherd; Prayers for a Privileged People, Walter Brueggemann © 2008 Abingdon Press; Gathered 1765 “A Creative Christian Community” At Trinity, Visitors aren’t only EXPECTED …They’re ANTICIPATED! June 25, 2017 ֍ Pentecost 3 -A

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Before worship — speak to the Lord  During worship — let the Lord speak to you  After worship — speak to each other

Welcome

Gathering Music #32, #56 Summer Celebraon! (in pew rack)

Opening Anphon [P] When we were bapzed into Christ Jesus, we were bapzed into his death. [C] Our old self was crucified with him so that we might no longer be enslaved to sin. [P] Christ gave his life that we might live and calls us to give our lives to him. [C] Through Christ we have died to sin; and in Christ we are fully alive to God. [P] So, come: bring your worship and praise. Stand as Bell is sounded

Processional 796 “How Firm A Foundation”

Confession and Absoluon [P] Through faith in the saving death and resurrecon of Jesus Christ, our lives, our relaonships, and our future are no longer bound to sin. In gratude for this new life, we turn to God and to one another, confessing our sin: [C] God you gave us your Son, Jesus Christ the crucified: so now send us the honesty of your Holy Spirit that we might confess and truly repent: when we turn against one another; The Rev. Mr. Cameron P. Keyser [P] Forgive us, good Lord. Ricky Gearhart Choirmaster/Organist [C] When we fail to care for the weak and poor among us.

Brenda Boldin Parish Administrator [P] Forgive us, good Lord. William Edmonson Parish Treasurer [C] When ignore the cries of the powerless and poor as we seek our own advantage, Theresa Horn Housekeeper/Sexton Joe Hollis, Ralph Gregory, Bill Herrell Trustees [P] Forgive us, good Lord.

Jerry Rogers Property Manager (vol.) [C] for our failure to end the destrucon of air, water, soil, and creatures on Earth, and for our disbelief Mark Greene Vestry/Council Chair in your power to make us whole, Dan Painter Vestry/Council Vice -Chair [P] Good Lord, deliver us; Stacey Gonzales -Herrera, Darla Wolf, Sue Scheulen, Jerry Rogers, Damion Yowell, Mike Pyne Vestry Members [C] for making war, and mistrusng your Word, [P] Good Lord, deliver us; d d The Rev Elizabeth Eaton , Presiding The Rev James Mauney , Bishop [C] for all that we have done and have not done out of hardened hearts, Evangelical Lutheran Church In America Virginia Synod ELCA [P] Have mercy on us.

[C] Forgive us, and guide us into ways that lead to peace. Amen. The Rev d Bob Humphrey , Bishop -elect [P] God, loves us and does not abandon us. So, don’t be afraid: the One who was, and is, and is to come Virginia Synod ELCA has overcome death and sin. Death can no longer bind us, for the risen Christ has set us free into joy

The Rev. Martha Sims, Dean that has no end. Hear, therefore, the Good News: in Jesus Christ we are forgiven and once more alive. Northern Valley Synod Conference [C] Thanks be to God.

The I, Pastor Cam, am looking for people with heart to spearhead three events this fall

and winter. Willing, energetic volunteers eager to help creatively attract new disci- ples to the ministries of Trinity. We are all disciples, not just the Pastor. We need at least one person for each project, but of course, the more the merrier, the easier the task. Below are the three events and a brief overview of each. Please text, email or call me if you want to assume a leadership role for one of

these projects.

Stephens City Ghost Walk Ghost Walk October 27, 10PM October 28, 8PM Walk Trinity's cemeteries and hear spooky stories. We need ticket takers, tour guides and ghosts. The stories are written, the majority of the planning is done. We just need a coordinator(s) to organize and find Greeng volunteers. Proceeds benefit Stephens City "Just 4 Kids" Afterschool Program. [P] The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ; the love of God; and the presence of the Holy Spirit be with you all! [C] And also with you!

Collect Narnia Night [P] Teach us to listen to one another with your heart. Teach us to trust in you and call us to live in peace. November 12, 4 -7PM Show us the way to live grateful lives, without fear, knowing the true worth of your creaon - including ourselves ; through Christ our Lord. Watch the movie, have a simple meal and walk through Narnia. [C] Amen. Again, PC has the materials, you just have to organize and recruit. Hymn of Praise

The Living Nativity The Living Nativity December 23, tbd

We've got an updated script for you: what if the Nativity occurred in 2017 on the streets of Stephens City? Again, script is written, we need recruitment, organization

We want eager volunteers, not those stepping up because of guilt.

But, I'm weary of asking for leadership of these events, so this is a "final call".

If no one is interested, we will scratch them from the calendar.

Sit Collecting Canned Goods! In an effort to eliminate some of the pressure of collecting Just 4 Kidz! Pastor Cam so much food at the holidays, each month we will spotlight a certain canned food item. Children’s Procession Children leave Children’s Church, returning at The Eucharist You are asked to bring that particular item in during the month. These will be saved singing: Jesus Loves me, This I Know until Nov/Dec and used for our holiday baskets. We hope to cut back to one Food First Lesson See Bullen Insert Drive this way. July’s “canned” good is: instant mashed potatoes. Psalmody sung responsively See Bullen Insert Second Lesson See Bullen Insert August 12 is Stand YARD CRAWL The

Please be in touch with Kim Begaud (664 -8088) if you would like to rent a parking space. Spaces go fast, so do it NOW !

Dear sisters and brothers at the Virginia Synod,

Lynda and I would like to thank you all for the gracious gifts of appreciation The Holy that were sent in for my retirement. It may be that you were most apprecia- [P] The Holy Gospel according to St. Mahew the tenth chapter. tive that I was retiring! But I choose to believe there was an appreciation for [C] Glory to you, O Lord! service rendered. Although the 'flat' version of Jim going about the synod was The Gospel is read. quickly known by me, I was completely taken by surprise at the synod as- [P] The Gospel of the Lord. sembly banquet by news of a love gift that also had been shared by so many [C] Thanks be to God! of you with us! Sit

Please know that for Lynda and me, it has been a holy privilege to serve with A Lile Good News! The Rev. Mr. Cameron P. Keyser you in the gospel of Jesus Christ over these past 29 years in the work of the Synod. We are a close Synod! We do many things in a collaborative way and Stand maintain always a strong partnership. Our congregations and our roster of 395 “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord” ministers appreciate and give thanks for one another. We speak well of one another and for the ministry that we know we do together for the sake of the A Statement of Faith From United Church of Christ [P] We believe in you, Gospel. Our congregations and our institutions each have a unique and won- derful history of faith. [C] O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we tesfy: You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways It has been a privilege to be with you and to hear your stories of faith. It has of life and death. You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin. You judge people been a privilege to walk with you in the work of the Gospel. and naons by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.

In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and I give thanks now for the election of the Reverend Robert F. Humphrey as - shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself. our bishop elect for the Virginia Synod. Pastor Humphrey is an excellent You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creang and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in preacher, teacher, and pastoral presence! He will surely lead this synod with covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races. You call us into your church to accept the faith, love, and vision. I have a great admiration for his pastoral gifts. I ask cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all you to join me in praying for Barbra and Bob for the coming six years of ser- the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's bapsm and eat at his table, to join him in vice as our bishop. his passion and victory.

Yours in Christ, You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for jusce and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has The Rev. James F. Mauney no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you. Amen.

Bishop Prayers of the People [P] God calls us to offer up the world’s concerns — a voice for others – and so, we come to pray for the church, the world, and all those in need… Sit Blessed are you, sovereign God: you do not abandon what you have created, but connue to make your grace known among us. We thank you for those you have chosen to speak your reconciling word in this age, and we pray for the faith to receive it. Hear us, O God; [C] for your mercy is great. [P] Blessed are you, caring God: you hear the cries of the poor and call us to respond with the gi s you have given us. You weep with all who mourn and call us to offer your peace that passes all human understand- ing in a hug, a kiss, a card. You feel intensely the pain of those in anguish and provide the gi of modern medical science to heal. And you come to the side of the lonely, to wrap them in comfort and hug them OUR COMMUNITY MEAL IS THIS WEDNESDAY . The sign up list to help0 provide ghtly with your love. Call your church to a renewed sense of compassion and service. Hear us, O God; portions of the meal is in the Parish Hall. The menu is fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, [C] your mercy is great. greens or limas and dessert. [P] Blessed are you, God of peace: you call us to make warfare cease. You know we are the only ones to do it and ask that we simply place our trust in the One who bears us all up on eagle’s wings. Give comfort and Pastor Cam will be on vacation July 1 -9. Pastor Jonathan Boynton (of Grace Lutheran, Winches- courage to all who are refugees: displaced, brutalized, starved, and afraid , all through no fault of their ter) will be on call in case of emergencies. Should you have an emergency during regular office own. Remind us that we have long called the world to “give me your red, your poor – your huddled - - - masses yearning to breathe free: the wretched refuse of your teeming shores: I li my lamp beside the hours, call Brenda; during non office hours, please call Jerry Rogers at 540 539 2893. They Golden Door.” Remove the polical squabbles, the arrogance of religious discriminaon, the hatred based will relay the message to Pastor Boynton. Boldin and Clark will fill our pulpit while solely on the color of one’s skin. Raise up peacemakers among all peoples – especially North Korea, Syria, Pastor Cam is away. Let’s give them our support by our presence. Palesne, Israel and Afghanistan, and confound those who place their fortunes in weapons and oppres- sion. Hear us, O God; Sewing the for Savior will meet this Tuesday, June 27 at 9:30AM. Following our work time [C] your mercy is great. we will have lunch at Roma’s. This is our last gathering for the summer, we will start sewing [P] Blessed are you, God of jusce: you have called on us to work your Will by erasing prejudice, to bring together again in September. strength to those who are persecuted, and to heal those for whom destrucon is the path to their own st righteousness. Yet, as we approach the 241 celebraon of America’s founding, it seems our naon – by Everyone is asked to join us on Sunday, July 2nd during Coffee Time, following worship, as - choice is listening to another’s voice as walls of division, and both polical and personal corrupon satu- we say thank you for your service and Godspeed to the Gonzalez Herrera family. Jose has ac- rate the once -sacred halls of our government. Complacency from worshiping Self and Party at all costs; dishonesty and decepon; arrogance and ineptness have shaered the once -sacred trust we once held so cepted a promotion within Kohls that means he and Stacey and the children will be moving to dear. Destrucve rhetoric; blatant defamaons, and decepons of a magnitude never before seen in this the Midwest. They will be greatly missed here at Trinity and this is our way of wrapping them great naon, are threatening to demolish our freedoms, impale the impoverished, and reward the greedy in a big farewell hug! and callous in our midst. But, your Call to the Gospel is the Good News of love over hate; peaceful strength through service; and hope shared by all – to turn away from selfishness and personal gain, deceit Did you get a copy of the July/August newsletter last week? If not, there are copies in the and the pursuit of power. Make us bold and turn us to your ways, O Lord. Increase our passion for what is Narthex brochure rack. Take one home and hang on to it. You will need the calendar and vol- good and just and honorable. Inspire our leaders with the witness of those who have gone before: Wash- unteer lists, at the very least, through the summer. ington and Jefferson, Carter, Eisenhower, Truman, King and Parks: those whose faith – in both people and in our naon - shines through the ages. Hear us, O God – Republicans, Independents and Democrats alike, [C] for your mercy is great. Everyone come out to the Anderson’s farm around 7PM on July 4 . (Call [P] We know you as the God of our ancestors – yet, you are also the God of our future who has already enabled us with the gi s and the means to heal the deathly divisions between the peoples of your earth. church office for directions.) Bring side dishes or desserts to share and don’t May you Church be filled with the Holy Spirit so that in genuine compassion for a suffering world we may forget your lawn chairs! Andersons will provide drinks, hot dogs and support world leaders who seek to make peace. And, may their success be measured not merely by ink on barbecue. You can see fireworks all up and down the valley from their paper, but in generaons who live free from fear of war. Hear us, O God; farm, so you’ll get a real good show! [C] for your mercy is great. [P] We pray for medical professionals commied to healing, especially those in areas of poverty or violence. May they be guided and guarded by the Spirit who li s up the brokenhearted and even raises the dead. July 16, 23, 30 & August 6 - 11am Hear us, O God; Adult Catechism Class

[C] for your mercy is great. If you've never been Confirmed in the Lutheran Church (but would like to since, then, your blood [P] We pray for teachers, school staff and administrators, and students, especially those in high -risk commu- type will become "ELCA Positive,") OR, if you'd just like a "cram" course to feel better versed in: nies. May they find strength in you to reach beyond themselves and so embrace the future with the hope that you are holding for them. Hear us, O God; BIBLE: what it is, where it came from, how to better understand it) Heritage: [C] for your mercy is great. Christianity's link to Judaism, New Testament Development: Why Jesus is the "One" for [P] We pray for your promised kingdom to come: when all wars will cease, and there will be no disease; when Christianity, Protestant : Why Martin makes "such a difference" for Lu- courageous faith, hope, and love will cast out the demons of all hatred and poverty and injusce. Hear us, therans, Lutheran Theology: Grace, Law, and Justification by Grace through Faith, and Luther- O God; an Worship: what we do and why. Join Pastor Cam July 16, 23, 30, and August 6 at 11am in the Parish Hall. [C] for your mercy is great. [P] For all your children: who are sick; those who are rebuilding a er natural disasters; those who have Our Invitation no work or are underemployed; those who have lost hope, and all who need comfort for reasons only you know: (Pastoral peons are offered ) Hear us, O God; Trinity Church is a member congregation of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In [C] for your mercy is great. America [ELCA], one of the world’s largest Christian denominations —a “little: church —with a BIG [P] And hear as we pray for those needs in our hearts —both silently or aloud… Idea! We were “gathered” in 1765 by 16 German immigrants migrating from Pennsylvania. And, while our (congregaonal peons may be offered aloud) history is vital to who we are, our focus is on the future – and on what God is calling us to be and to do in [P] For it is into your hands we place the welfare of all for whom we pray because we trust in your the present . We invite you to be a part of our innovative, growing, joyful part of the family of God as, to- mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ. gether, we walk our journey of faith. If you’re interested in uniting your heart and hands with Trinity [C] Amen. Church, please contact the Church Office . Stand The Peace [P] The peace of the Lord be with you all! [C] And also with you. Sit Offering Our gi s for God’s Kingdom are joyfully shared!

Stand The Presentaon

Today’s hymn is titled , Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord , the tune name is Komm, Heiliger Geist , Herre Gott . It is a hymn for Pentecost. The first stanza was translated by Luther from the Latin se- quence, Veni Sancte Spiritus . Luther then added the remaining two stanzas and the double at the end. The music is from The Enchiridion which is the second Lutheran Hymnal. This hymnal was published in 1524 in two editions; one containing 26 songs and one containing 25. Of the total, Luther wrote 18. It is interesting to note that this hymnal used in church, was also used in homes and outings of the German people.

Prayer of Thanksgiving [P] We li our voices in praise and thanksgiving for the life in Christ Jesus that we receive from you. Your mercy overcomes sin and evil, and brings relief from oppression. Thank you for your steadfast - love that keeps covenant with us made known through Christ that these, our offerings, may be our WORSHIP ASSISTANTS – Today 6/18/2017 sacrifice to your work through our hands.

Greeter Marianne Watson Our Stewardship [C] Amen. Loretta Koontz Last week † The Holy Eucharist † Eucharistic Assts. Mary Anderson, Carole Pfisterer Offering The Great Thanksgiving / Sarah Chichester Rec’d $3212 [P] The Lord be with you! Next Week Required $4589 [C] And also with you! Greeter Martha Cooley Deficit $1377 Lector Darla Wolf [P] Li up your hearts! Eucharistic Assts. Darla Wolf, Sue Scheulen Attendance [C] We li them to the Lord. Acolyte/Crucifer Will Wolf 72 [P] Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. [C] It is right to give God thanks and praise. [P] Creator of the cosmos, Breath of heaven, Lover of us all, you are our praise, our life, our joy. You are there through our desert wanderings, our willful complaints, our rebellious running away, and our tears of complaint. Agnus Dei You are there when sorrow becomes our daily food; you rescue us from ruin and anoint us with blessing. You are there in stable and temple, river and hillside, cross and tomb and even beyond the - grave. Soaring Spirit, and Radiant Lord, you are there in shining glory, overcoming death and welcom ing us to life. You meet us in the breaking of bread, and pour out the wine of salvaon; you feed us

with grace and overwhelm us with love. By your Spirit, make these gi s your body and your blood. By your Spirit, make us one with you and with each other. By your Spirit, make us strong that we might share your love with your blessed and broken world. Bind us to you and send us out to seek and serve and sing your praise in our unending song:

The Sanctus

The Distribuon — All Chrisans regardless of denominaon are invited to commune. Follow Ushers’ instrucons. Recepon: is by Common Cup, Inncon, or Individual Glass. If you desire only a Blessing please fold your arms across the chest. Gluten -Free wafers available

Congregaonal Hymns Sung at The Communion ELW 781 / 794 / 486

A er all have communed…Stand Post -Communion Blessing [P] May the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his Grace! [C] Amen.

The Benedicon [P] Live in the Spirit into whom you are bapzed, as you consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God [P] As we remember that —on the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord, Jesus, took bread, gave in Christ Jesus. And may the God of all mercy who answers the cries of the helpless keep you safe in thanks , broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: This is my body —which will be broken for you. Christ Jesus, now and forever – in the name of the Father, and of the Son [†] , and of the Holy Spirit. Take —and, when you do, remember me. [C] Amen. A er supper, he took the cup, gave thanks , and gave it for all to drink: This is my blood —shed for you

on the cross. Drink from it all of you, and when you do, remember me. United in the power of love with all who stand for jusce, we worship you, O God, and declare the The Recessional

Mystery of our faith:

Sung first by Pastor, then repeated by congregaon

Memorial Acclamaon

The Lord’s Prayer [P] Remember us, Lord, when you come into your Kingdom as we pray together: [C] 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 tres - passes, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptaon, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. The Fracon Invitaon [P] Christ has given us a new Commandment: that we love one another as he has first loved us. So, come and eat: the Bread of Life, the Cup of Salvaon —the gi s of God for the people of The God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feast on him in your hearts [P] ...to love and serve the Lord!

with joy and thanksgiving. [C] We will! Thanks be to God!

[C] Thanks be to God! Sit Postlude Plein Jeu Jean Guilain (1600's -1700's) ______