EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
We Love Jesus by Serving Others 13th Sunday after Pentecost Austin Contemporary Praise Worship August 22, 2021
WELCOME
(Please stand as you are able) OPENING SONG: EVERLASTING GOD Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Our God, You reign forever Our Hope, our strong Deliverer Chorus You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God You do not faint You won't grow weary You're the defender of the weak You comfort those in need You lift us up On wings like eagles (Repeat from beginning) (Chorus) Our God, You reign forever Our Hope, our strong Deliverer (Chorus)
(You may be seated) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please stand as you are able) OPENING PRAYER
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS P: Before God and in the company of our sisters and brothers, let us confess our sin.
(Silence for reflection and self-examination)
P: God of our redemption, C: we confess that we have not been faithful servants. We have not trusted in your salvation. We have forsaken you and have chosen to follow the lifeless idols of worldly power and wealth. Forgive us our sin, O God. Lead us to heartfelt repentance that we may honor and serve you with our lives; through our Savior, Jesus Christ. P: Children of God, hear the good news: Christ himself is the Word that offers eternal life to all. Your sins are forgiven, in the name of the Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit. C: Amen.
SHARING OF THE PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you.
SONG OF PRAISE: WHOM SHALL I FEAR 1. You hear me when I call You are my morning song Though darkness fills the night It cannot hide the light Whom shall I fear 2. You crush the enemy Underneath my feet You are my sword and shield Though troubles linger still Whom shall I fear Chorus I know Who goes before me I know Who stands behind The God of angel armies is always by my side The One who reigns forever He is a friend of mine The God of angel armies Is always by my side 2. My strength is in Your name For You alone can save You will deliver me Yours is the victory Whom shall I fear Whom shall I fear (Chorus) Bridge And nothing formed against me shall stand You hold the whole world in Your hands I'm holding on to Your promises You are faithful You are faithful (Repeat) (Chorus x2) The God of angel armies is always by my side
(Please be seated) WELCOMING THE CHILDREN
F IRST READING: JOSHUA 24:1-2A, 14-18 1Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads, the judges, and the officers of Israel; and they presented themselves before God. 2aAnd Joshua said to all the people, 14“Now therefore revere the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness; put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15Now if you are unwilling to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” 16Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods; 17for it is the LORD our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; 18and the LORD drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God.”
A: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING: EPHESIANS 6:10-20 10Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. 11Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. 15As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. 16With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. 19Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
A: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL SONG: SIMPLE PRAYER Lord this is my simple prayer Come and purify me Cause my heart to burn again Fill it with Your fire (Repeat)
GOSPEL: JOHN 6:56-69
P: The holy gospel according to St. John. C: Glory to you, O Lord.
[Jesus said,] 56“Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. 57Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. 58This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.” 59He said these things while he was teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum. 60When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?” 61But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, “Does this offend you? 62Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? 63It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. 64But among you there are some who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who was the one that would betray him. 65And he said, “For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.” 66Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went about with him. 67So Jesus asked the twelve, “Do you also wish to go away?” 68Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”
P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.
(Please be seated) SERMON: REV. JOHN MITTERMAIER
APOSTLES’ CREED A: Together with the whole church, let us confess our faith. C: 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.
SONG OF THE DAY: I WILL FOLLOW Where You go, I'll go Where You stay, I'll stay When You move, I'll move I will follow 1. All Your ways are good All Your ways are sure I will trust in You alone Higher than my sight High above my life I will trust in You alone Chorus Where You go, I'll go Where You stay, I'll stay When You move, I'll move I will follow You Whom You love, I'll love How You serve, I'll serve If this life I lose I will follow You, yeah I will follow You, yeah 2. Light into the world Light into my life I will live for You alone You're the One I seek Knowing I will find All I need in You alone; in You alone (Chorus) Bridge In You there's life everlasting In You there's freedom for my soul In You there's joy, unending joy And I will follow (Chorus x2) I will follow You, yeah; I will follow You, yeah
(Please be seated) PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH (after each petition…) A: Lord, in your mercy C: hear our prayer.
OFFERING: NO LONGER SLAVES 1. You unravel me with a melody You surround me with a song Of deliverance from my enemies Till all my fears are gone Chorus I'm no longer a slave to fear; I am a child of God I'm no longer a slave to fear; I am a child of God 2. From my Mother's womb You have chosen me Love has called my name I've been born again into Your family Your blood flows through my veins (Chorus) Bridge You split the sea so I could walk right through it My fears were drowned in perfect love You rescued me so I could stand and sing I am a child of God (Chorus)
(Please stand as you are able) OFFERING PRAYER A: Let us pray: Almighty God, we dedicate ourselves to serve you, for you alone are our God. Receive the gifts we offer, and with these gifts accept the offering of our lives; through Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
THE 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.
(Please be seated) DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
(Please stand as you are able) COMMUNION SONG: CORNERSTONE 1. My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly trust in Jesus name (Repeat) Chorus Christ alone, Cornerstone Weak made strong in the Savior's love Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all 2. When darkness seems to hide his face I rest on His unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil My anchor holds within the veil (Chorus) He is Lord, Lord of all (Chorus) 3. When He shall come with trumpet sound Oh may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless stand before the throne
(Please stand as you are able) POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen us and keep us in his grace. C: Amen.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER A: Let us pray: Jesus, Bread of life, we have received from your table more than we could ever ask. As you have nourished us in this meal, now strengthen us to love the world with your own life. In your name we pray. C: Amen.
BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, + the Son, and the Holy Spirit C: Amen.
SENDING SONG: BETTER IS THE ONE 1. How lovely is Your dwelling place, oh Lord Almighty My soul longs and even faints for You For here my heart is satisfied within Your presence I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings Chorus Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in Your house Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere 2. One thing I ask and I would seek to see Your beauty To find You in the place Your glory dwells (Chorus) Bridge My heart and flesh cry out For You the living God Your Spirit's water for my soul I've tasted and I've seen Come once again to me I will draw near to You I will draw near to You (Chorus x2) Than thousands elsewhere
DISMISSAL L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God
SERVING IN WORSHIP THIS WEEKEND Preaching and Presiding: Rev. John Mittermaier Assisting Minister: Mike Wipperman Praise Team: Al Grodrian, Bill Norman, Dick Lane, Riel St. Amand, Michele Borns, Becki Foster, Bob Foster Sound and Slides: Sienna Pearson & Ryan Maenpa Ushers: Stephanie Fulton Communion Servers: Elizabeth Wierwille, Kaitlyn Manning, Stephanie Wierwille, Molly Manning PARISH NOTES
2022 ELCA Youth Gathering Informational Meeting Sunday, August 29, 12:00-1:30 PM (Austin Campus) Students entering grades 8-12 and their parents are invited to join us for an informational meeting to learn more about the opportunity to attend the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering with Epiphany Lutheran Church. Come find out information about gathering preparation, fundraising, transportation plans, and more! Lunch from Raising Cane's will be provided. Please RSVP by August 26 so that we can plan for food.
New Member Welcome -- Save the Date! Save the date for New Member Welcome events, September 12 at the Far Hills Campus and September 19 at the Austin Campus following worship at 11:45 a.m. Learn more about the ministry and mission of Epiphany during these two sessions; we will receive new members September 26. Registration will open soon! Contact Natalie Heimann with any questions.
Haitian Timoun Foundation Updates Earthquake Support for Our Friends in Haiti In the past week, our partners in Haiti have experience both a 7.2 earthquake and were battered by a tropical storm. In addition to prayer, please consider making a donation now to help with the earthquake relief efforts. Give through online giving (HTF-Relief) or by check with "HTF-Relief" in the memo.
Timoun Trot Virtual 5K Registration Now Open HTF recently launched the registration for the virtual 5K/10K Timoun Trot for September 4-6. Invite your friends and family and join us in September as we work to make a difference in the lives of the children in Haiti! To register go to https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/HaitianTimounFoundation/onlinegiving-1.html. Thank you to our Epiphany members whose businesses are sponsors of this year’s run.
Serve with Us in Worship With more opportunities for in-person worship, now is a great time to use your gifts for serving within our worshiping community. Thank you for the gift of your time and your commitment to Epiphany. Learn more and sign up at epiphanydayton.org/serve-in-worship/
Give Altar Flowers, Eternal Flame Give altar flowers in honor, celebration or memory of loved ones, and you may also light the Eternal Flame in memory of loved ones. The cost is $30 for flowers and $10 to light the flame. Give online or by check made out to Epiphany with altar flowers or eternal flame noted in the memo. Please contact Natalie Heimann ([email protected]).
Let Us Pray for You! We want to know when you're hospitalized or when you have a life event, such as a birth, marriage, death in the family, etc. Contact Pastor Jay (937-750-2333). Prayer requests can also be sent to [email protected].
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