<p> “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</p><p>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) </p><p>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. </p><p>“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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p>