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St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

3976 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, FL

Holy Communion +Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
June 20, 2021

Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation! Now we are in the storm, the boat almost swamped; but Jesus is here now, and when we call him, he will calm the storm. Even the wind and waves listen to him as they would to their creator. We also listen to him

and are called to believe in the power of God’s word in him, a power greater than all that

we fear.

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GATHERING

The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING VOLUNTARY Out of the Depths I Cry to You (AUS TIEFER NOT)

setting, Gerald Near

The assembly stands at the sound of the courtyard bell.

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P Blessed be the holy Trinity,☩ one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy.

a Amen.

P Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin.

Silence is kept for reflection.

God, our provider,

a help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.

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P Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough.
Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life,

you are shown God’s mercy:

you are forgiven and loved into abundant life.

a Amen.

GATHERING HYMN Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (ELW 767)

Text: Julie von Hausmann, 1825-1901 Music: Firedrich Silcher, 1789-1860

SO NIMM DENN MEINE HÄNDE

Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship

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GREETING

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

a And also with you. SONG OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P Let us pray. O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

a Amen.

The assembly is seated.

WORD

God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

FIRST READING: 1 Samuel 17:57--18:5, 10-16

This passage describes the beginning of David’s rise to power. After defeating Goliath, David becomes a commander in King Saul’s army, and is befriended by Saul’s son

Jonathan. All Israel loves David, but Saul himself is overcome by jealousy. In all this, the Lord is with David.

LA reading from First Samuel.

57On David’s return from killing the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before

Saul, with the head of the Philistine in his hand. 58Saul said to him, “Whose son are you,

young man?” And David answered, “I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.”

18:1When David had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2Saul took him that day and

would not let him return to his father’s house. 3Then Jonathan made a covenant with

David, because he loved him as his own soul. 4Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that he was wearing, and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt. 5David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him; as a result, Saul set him over the army. And all the people, even the servants of Saul, approved.
10The next day an evil spirit from God rushed upon Saul, and he raved within his house, while David was playing the lyre, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his

hand; 11and Saul threw the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David

eluded him twice. (continued)

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12Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul. 13So Saul removed him from his presence, and made him a commander of a thousand; and David marched out and came in, leading the army. 14David had success in all his undertakings; for the LORD was with him. 15When Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him. 16But all Israel and Judah loved David; for it was he who marched out and came in leading them.

The word of God for the people of God.

aThanks be to God. PSALM: 133

Musical setting, Hal H. Hopson

Text: Hal H. Hopson and Michael Morgan Music: Hal H. Hopson

© 2008 Birnamwood/MorningStar Music Publishers.

The assembly sings the refrain. A cantor sings the stanzas.

Refrain

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  • How good when all the earth is one, And hearts embrace community; When strife

will cease to separate, And love binds all in unity. R

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As oil anointed Aaron’s head, And dew adorns the mountainside, So peace and

blessing of the Lord Within the faithful heart abide. R

SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Paul and his fellow workers experience great hardships and even rejection while carrying out their missionary work. Nevertheless, Paul continuously proclaims that God has not rejected us but is graciously working for our salvation.

L A reading from Second Corinthians. 1As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2For he says,

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“At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you.”

See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! 3We are putting no

obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4but as

servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, holiness of spirit, genuine love, 7truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8in honor and dishonor, in ill repute and good repute. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see—we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed; 10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
11We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; our heart is wide open to you. 12There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. 13In return—I speak as to children— open wide your hearts also.

The word of God for the people of God.

a Thanks be to God.

The assembly stands to welcome the gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Honduran traditional

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GOSPEL: Mark 4:35-41

Jesus’ calming of the storm on the sea reveals his power over evil, since the sea

represents evil and chaos. The boat on the sea is a symbol of the church and invites us

to trust God amid life’s turbulence.

P The holy gospel according to Mark.

a Glory to you, O Lord!

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35When evening had come, [Jesus said to the disciples,] “Let us go across to the other

side.” 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. 38But he was in the stern, asleep on

the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!”

Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. 40He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41And they were filled with great awe and said to one

another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

After the reading:

PThe gospel of the Lord.

a Praise to you, O Christ!

The assembly is seated.

SERMON

Pastor Daniel Locke

Silence for reflection follows the sermon.
The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song.

HYMN OF THE DAY Evening and Morning (ELW 761)

Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676

DIE GÜLDE SONNE

Music: Johann G. Ebeling, 1637-1676
Text © 1930, 2006 Augsburg Fortress

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CREED

A Let us proclaim the faith we share:

a 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 to the dead. 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 INTERCESSION

A Let us come before the triune God in prayer.

The assembly kneels or is seated.   A brief silence is kept.

P Holy God, you gather your people from east and west, north and south. We pray for the mission of the church throughout the world, that your steadfast love may be made known to all peoples. Lord, in your mercy,

a hear our prayer.

P You laid the foundations of the earth, and the waters are the womb of creation. The morning stars sing your name and all creation shouts for joy. We pray for your blessed creation, that it may continue to flourish and magnify your glory. Lord, in your mercy,

a hear our prayer.

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P You keep watch over all nations. We pray for countries experiencing violence, hunger, and unrest. Guide worldwide and local community organizations in their efforts to establish safety and justice. Lord, in your mercy,

a hear our prayer.

P You are close to the brokenhearted and near to those in distress. We pray for those who are experiencing oppression. Liberate us from the systems and chains that bind us. Remove the barriers that separate us from one another. Hear the prayers from our community for. . . and those we name aloud or in our hearts. <<pause>> Lord, in your mercy,

a hear our prayer.

P You dwell with us in this faith community. We pray for our leaders and elders. Grant them knowledge, patience, and kindness, that through their leadership you may be exalted in this assembly. Lord, in your mercy,

a hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

A You place children into our care. We pray for the families, staff, and Advisory Committee of St. Mark’s Ark as we work to provide a safe, Christian-based education. Let the children with whose lives we are entrusted grow in wisdom and strength to follow the example of Jesus. Lord, in your mercy,

a hear our prayer.

A Your love endures in all situations. On this Father’s Day, we pray for those who are

fathers or wish to be fathers, for those with broken or strained relationships, for those who are missing their fathers, and for fathers who have lost children. Bless and strengthen them. Lord, in your mercy,

a hear our prayer.

P We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace.

a Amen.

The assembly may stand.

PEACE

The presiding minister and the assembly greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ.

P The peace of Christ be with you always.

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a And also with you.

The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ’s peace, and may say, “Peace be

with you,” or similar words. Please be mindful of those who are practicing social distancing. The assembly is seated.

MEAL

God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

OFFERING An offering plate is located at the baptismal font. Tithes and offerings may be placed there before and after the service.

MUSICAL OFFERING What Wondrous Love Is This

W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul.

When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down beneath God ’ s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing; to God and to the Lamb I will sing; to God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am, while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, while millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I ’ m free, I ’ ll sing on, I ’ ll sing on; and when from death I ’ m free I ’ ll sing on; and when from death I ’ m free, I ’ ll sing God ’ s love for me, and through eternity I ’ ll sing on, I ’ ll sing on; and through eternity I ’ ll sing on.

Text: North American folk hymn

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The assembly stands.

OFFERING HYMN Loaves Are Broken (ACS 966) st. 3

Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007

JOYOUS LIGHT

Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950
Text and music © 2006, 2007 respectively, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

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OFFERING PRAYER

A Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world.

a Amen.

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DIALOGUE PREFACE

PIt is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

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THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

P Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars; beneath the sea; within each cell; with every breath.

a We praise you, O God.

P Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future.

a We bless you, O God.

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P We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now.

a We thank you, O God.

P 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 his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end, we proclaim the mystery of faith:

a Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

P We pray for the gift of your Spirit: in our gathering; within this meal; among your people; throughout the world. Blessing, praise, and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end. a Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER

A Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.

a 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

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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.

The assembly is seated. An usher will direct all those seated on the choir side of the nave first, followed by those seated on the pulpit side. Please observe proper social distancing as you approach the presiding minister.   Receive the bread from the Pastor, then take a cup from the tray. After communing, place your used cup in the receptacle provided.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P Christ has set the table with more than enough for all. Come!

COMMUNION HYMN It Is Well with My Soul (ELW 785) (See next page.)

Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Music, Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876

VILLE DU HAVRE

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The assembly sings as the table is cleared.

HYMN AFTER COMMUNION By Your Hand You Feed Your People (ELW 469)

Text: Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952 Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950

CAMROSE

Text and music © 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

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The assembly stands at the direction of the assisting minister.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

A Let us pray.

Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ’s resurrection you send light to conquer

darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us

forth as witnesses to your Son’s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the

world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. a Amen.

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

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SENDING OF COMMUNION (When communion ministers are present.)

P Gracious God, loving all your family with a mother’s tender care: As you sent the

angel to feed Elijah with heavenly bread, assist those who set forth to share your word and sacrament with those who are sick, homebound, and imprisoned. In your love and care, nourish and strengthen those who will receive this sacrament, and give us all the comfort of your abiding presence through the body and blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

a Amen. BLESSING

P The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us, ☩ be upon you now and forever.

a Amen.

SENDING HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save (ELW 756)

Text: William Whiting, 1818-1888 Music: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876

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    Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church The Reverend David C. Zimmer – Pastor A BIBLICAL, CONFESSIONAL AND TRADITIONAL CONGREGATION IN THE CHICAGO REGION COMMITTED TO MINISTERING TO SINNERS WITH THE FORGIVING PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST. DIVINE SERVICE Setting 1 A WELCOME IN JESUS' NAME to all who gather in the Lord’s House today. You have joined with the seen and unseen host of God, around the throne of the Lamb, to be served by the Triune God through the preaching of His Word and the administration of the Holy Sacraments. Apart from these Means of Grace there are no Christians and there is no Church! Therefore the entire Liturgy places God at center stage as He acts towards His people through the Word and Sacraments to bring His gifts of life and salvation. That is why the Liturgy is called “Divine Service” - it is God’s Service to His people! This service reaches its fulfillment in the Lord’s Supper or Sacrament of the Altar. False prophets preach what their hearers want to hear, promising peace even when the Lord has spoken “war, famine, and pestilence” (Jer. 28:8). But if “the LORD has truly sent the prophet,” he speaks what the Lord has spoken, and “the word of that prophet comes to pass” (Jer. 28:9). The preaching of God’s Law is hard, because it confronts sin, brings it to light and makes it worse, “sinful beyond measure,” thereby “producing death” in the sinner (Rom. 7:13). But through our Baptism into Christ, “we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive” (Rom.
  • Palm / Passion Sunday

    Palm / Passion Sunday

    Palm / Passion Sunday The Lihu’e Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hawai’i Ka Hale Pule 'O Na Lahui Apau . Church Of All Peoples . Hele Pu Makou me Iesu Kristo . .Walking Together With Christ March 28, 2021 The Lihu’e Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hawai’i 4602 Ho’omana Road, Lihue, HI 96766 The Rev. Dr. JP Paxton Cheryl Claypoole, Lector Rhonda Pabo & Jane Albrecht, Organists Church: (808) 245-2145 Fax: (808) 246-8626 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: lihuelutheranchurch.com Prayer Concerns Please remember these people in your prayers during the week: Ronnie Pacheco, Pagatpatan ohana, Villanueva ohana, Geronimo ohana, David Gragg, Joe Morgan, Zosimo and Virginia Austria, Karen Kinoshita, Jake Whisenhunt, Rick Rentz, Stan Weeks, Judy Hoffman, Norman Dibble, Kazue Zaima, Virginia Hines-Aflague, John Mattek, Girald II (Bobby Girald’s son), Kristie Schmid (Tony’s sister), Lolli Hagen, Abraham Torres, Sr., Kristy Kahananui, Sonny Koerte, Mal- lory Rodriguez, Steve Schantz, Peter Alisna, Tirzah Pope, Pastor Matthew Weber, Joyce Angle- myer, Stephen Shioi, Peggy Hood, Jason Shimono, Richard Rasay, Nancy Nelson (formely Mandell), Karen & Patrick Pavao, Edward Rasay, Karen Richards (friend of Nancy Mandell), Marcos Larson (Liedeke’s son), Dora Jane Rowell, Franklin Parraga, Penny Parraga, Leticia Ancog (Kurt Javinar’s sister), Yvonne Shinseki, Al Dressler (Larry’s Father), Shirley Hallman (Denese Alcott’s Mother), Mercy Ballesteros, Mike LaBerge, Anna Marie & Phil Croghan, Judy Carlson, Caroline Johnson, Sheila Belarmino, Ray Roderick, The Church Council, and leaders in the ELCA. If you have additional prayer requests, please let the church office know. “Ask it in my name . .” Mahalo for your love.
  • Procession Guide

    Procession Guide

    Central Lutheran Church Winona, Minnesota Acolytes are ministers in worship. Acolytes help set the mood for worship by lighting of candles, leading processions, and gathering offerings. Other ministers and the entire congregation rely on Acolytes to carry out their ministry with confidence. Typical Duties: LIGHT & EXTINGUISH CANDLES LEAD THE PROCESSIONS HOLD THE PRESIDER BOOK COLLECT OFFERINGS AS THEY ARE PRESENTED ASSIST WITH COMMUNION CLC Acolyte Guide p. 1 3 The Church: One Body, Many Parts 4 Be Reverent 5 Be Responsible 7 Acolyte Words A-Z 11 Order of Worship 12 The Church Year 13 Other Random Stuff to Know 15 Pledge: I Will Serve God With Gladness CLC Acolyte Guide p. 2 The apostle Paul said that the church is like our own bodies. Our bodies each have many parts. We have eyes to see and ears to hear. We have mouths to speak and noses to smell. We have legs to walk, knees to bend, arms to reach, hands to hold. We have brains to think and hearts to love. The church is Christ’s body, made up of many parts. Christ is the head and we are the members. Worship is something that the whole body of Christ does— head and members together. We do some things all together: like sitting, standing, bowing, singing, walking in procession. And different parts of the body do different things so that the whole body can celebrate. One person reads while all listen. Some people play musical instruments while all sing. All of these things are done so that the whole body of Christ can give God thanks and praise.
  • First Evangelical Lutheran Church

    First Evangelical Lutheran Church

    UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday 7/12: No coffee hour after worship. Newsletter Items due. Tuesday 7/14: Food Pantry set up, 9:30am; Distribution, 12-2 pm. KDA board meeting here at First Lutheran, 7pm Wednesday 7/15: Newsletter Folding, 9am. Confirmation class, 10am. Saturday 7/18: In-Church Communion Service, 5:30pm. Sunday 7/19: In-Church Communion Service at 9am. PARISH CONCERNS - Nancy Bakanas is having shoulder pain and has an appointment in 2 weeks. - Joyce Thornton, Jane Johnson’s sister had 5 radiation treatments and prayers are appreciated. - All those who are not able to worship with us because they are in health care facilities or homebound. - All those who are suffering physical or mental illness, and their families, caregivers, and medical teams. - All pregnant women and the babies they are carrying. - All elected leaders, police officers, first responders, and military personnel, that they hear and receive God’s guidance and protection. - All who are providing essential services during the pandemic, and all who are affected by it. - Persecuted Christians throughout the world. - The NALC Convocation, which will be meeting on-line August 7th & 8th. Church Office: (815) 522-3886 Website: www.kirklandflc.org Pastor: Carl Rasmussen (815) 762-4666(c) [email protected] Secretary: Dianna Wittwer (815)378-6654(c) [email protected] Organist: Nancy Rasmussen Lay Reader: Marti Valasek Ushers: Bob Coyle (Head usher), Lisa Coyle, Keith Krabbe, and Louie Mielke Offering Counters: Bob & Lisa Coyle BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS!!! Leif Wrobel 7/9/13 Karen Chastain- Johns 7/14 Reagan Cook 7/14/10 Noah Rasmussen 7/14/16 ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS!!! Richard & Susan Wilson 7/12/97 Doug & Angie Springborn 7/12/03 PUBLICATION OF THE BANNS First Lutheran Church – Putting Christ First Sarah Schmidt and Buck Hill will be married on Saturday, July 18 in Ottawa, IL.
  • Lutheran Worship

    Lutheran Worship

    1 Lutheran Worship Description: It is not uncommon to hear the Lutheran style of worship being labeled. Do you know why Lutherans worship the way that they do? Did you know that there is a specific style and reason for each section in the worship service? Did you know that Lutherans use the Bible as their guide for worship? Project: Worship Study This project will give the Confirmand the opportunity to discover the pattern and reasoning Lutherans have for conducting worship in a particular way. This study could be on the history of worship, Worship in the Bible, a study on the different parts of the Worship Service, compare and contrast Lutheran worship with other denominations, compare and contrast worship at Good Shepherd with another Lutheran church, and so on. Information To Include: Identify and define each part of the Lutheran worship service and explain it’s theological (teaching in Scripture and application to Christian living) significance. (The Confirmand is not limited to just this information in their project, but should have these informational items included with the research gathered and final product.) Final Product: Three pages minimum, single-spaced, (text) 12 point Times New Roman, (title & name) 14 point Times New Roman bolded, Top/Bottom margins 1 inch, Left/Right margins 1 ½ inches. Resources to Use: Websites: The Lutheran Liturgy: Its Biblical Roots http://www.goodshepherd.nb.ca/liturgy/ The Lutheran Liturgy http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutheranism/20125 The Lutheran Liturgy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Lutheran_liturgy_and_worship
  • Luther's Hymn Melodies

    Luther's Hymn Melodies

    Luther’s Hymn Melodies Style and form for a Royal Priesthood James L. Brauer Concordia Seminary Press Copyright © 2016 James L. Brauer Permission granted for individual and congregational use. Any other distribution, recirculation, or republication requires written permission. CONTENTS Preface 1 Luther and Hymnody 3 Luther’s Compositions 5 Musical Training 10 A Motet 15 Hymn Tunes 17 Models of Hymnody 35 Conclusion 42 Bibliography 47 Tables Table 1 Luther’s Hymns: A List 8 Table 2 Tunes by Luther 11 Table 3 Tune Samples from Luther 16 Table 4 Variety in Luther’s Tunes 37 Luther’s Hymn Melodies Preface This study began in 1983 as an illustrated lecture for the 500th anniversary of Luther’s birth and was presented four times (in Bronxville and Yonkers, New York and in Northhampton and Springfield, Massachusetts). In1987 further research was done on the question of tune authorship and musical style; the material was revised several times in the years that followed. As the 500th anniversary of the Reformation approached, it was brought into its present form. An unexpected insight came from examining the tunes associated with the Luther’s hymn texts: Luther employed several types (styles) of melody. Viewed from later centuries it is easy to lump all his hymn tunes in one category and label them “medieval” hymns. Over the centuries scholars have studied many questions about each melody, especially its origin: did it derive from an existing Gregorian melody or from a preexisting hymn tune or folk song? In studying Luther’s tunes it became clear that he chose melody structures and styles associated with different music-making occasions and groups in society.