<p> Welcome to Concordia Ev. Lutheran Church Machesney Park, IL 61115</p><p>Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Labor Day Weekend September 5-6, 2009</p><p>5:00 pm & 10:30 am</p><p>8:00 am – Traditional “Yes” * Order of Worship – page 158 “Children of the Heavenly Father” “Only By Grace” “Oh, Worship the King” # 458 “Brothers and Sisters in Christ” “Alleluia! Let Praises Ring” # 437 “As I Look Into Your Eyes” “Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad” # 424 “Seek Ye First” “Amazing Grace” # 509 “Go Out As People Of God”</p><p>* indicates 5 pm only</p><p>Holy Baptism</p><p>1 It is our privilege to welcome Steven Ray Lee into God’s family of grace through Holy Baptism. Steven was born on February 7, 2002. Steven attends Concordia School and is in the 2nd grade. Steven is the child of John & Shari Lee. Sponsors are: Steve & Melissa Auestad.</p><p>2 1 C: The LORD lifts up those who are Introit – Psalm # 146 bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. P: Praise the LORD! C: Praise the LORD, O my soul! P: The LORD watches over the sojourners; P: I will praise the LORD as long as I C: he upholds the widow and the live; fatherless, C: I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. P: but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. P: Put not your trust in princes, C: The LORD will reign forever, C: in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. P: your God, O Zion, to all generations. C: Praise the LORD! P: When his breath departs he returns to the earth; All: Glory be to the Father and to the C: on that very day his plans perish. Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and P: Blessed is he whose help is the God will be forever. Amen. of Jacob, C: whose hope is in the LORD his God, Prayer of the Day2 P: who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, P: O almighty God, whom to know is C: who keeps faith forever; everlasting life, grant us without all doubt to know Your Son Jesus P: who executes justice for the Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and oppressed, who gives food to the the Life that, following His steps, we hungry. may steadfastly walk in the way that C: The LORD sets the prisoners leads to eternal life; through Jesus free; Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit are one P: the LORD opens the eyes of the God, now and forever. blind. C: Amen 1 Scriptures, unless otherwise noted, are taken from The Holy Bible – English Standard Version, 2 Liturgy (or the appropriate portion thereof) from ©2001 by Crossways Bibles, a division of Good Lutheran Worship ©1981 Concordia Publishing News Publishers. All rights reserved. Used by House. Used by permission. License # 000012988. permission. 3 who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, First Lesson “Sit down at my feet,” 4have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and Isaiah 35:4-7 become judges with evil thoughts? 5Listen, my beloved brothers, Say to those who have an anxious heart, has not God chosen those who are poor “Be strong; fear not! in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of Behold, your God the kingdom, which he has promised to 6 will come with vengeance, those who love him? But you have with the recompense of God. dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich He will come and save you.” the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? 7Are they not the 5Then the eyes of the blind ones who blaspheme the honorable name shall be opened, by which you were called? 8 and the ears of the deaf unstopped; If you really fulfill the royal law 6then shall the lame man leap like a deer, according to the Scripture, “You shall love and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9But if you show partiality, you are For waters break forth in the wilderness, committing sin and are convicted by the 10 and streams in the desert; law as transgressors. For whoever 7the burning sand shall become a pool, keeps the whole law but fails in one point and the thirsty ground springs of water; has become accountable for all of it. in the haunt of jackals, where they lie down, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. Holy Gospel Mark 7:24-37 </p><p>Second Lesson From there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. James 2:1-10 And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be 25 My brothers, show no partiality as hidden. But immediately a woman you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus whose little daughter was possessed by Christ, the Lord of glory. 2For if a man an unclean spirit heard of him and came 26 wearing a gold ring and fine clothing and fell down at his feet. Now the comes into your assembly, and a poor woman was a Gentile, a Syrophoenician man in shabby clothing also comes by birth. And she begged him to cast the 27 in, 3and if you pay attention to the one demon out of her daughter. And he said 4 to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children’s bread Sermon Thoughts 28 and throw it to the dogs.” But she “ answered him, “Yes, Lord; yet even the Dealing With Differences” dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” 29And he said to her, “For this James 2:1-5 statement you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.” 30And she 1 – Society deals with Differences went home and found the child lying in bed and the demon gone. Leviticus 19:15 says: “You shall do no 31Then he returned from the region injustice in court. You shall not be partial of Tyre and went through Sidon to the to the poor or defer to the great, but in Sea of Galilee, in the region of the righteousness shall you judge your Decapolis. 32And they brought to him a neighbor. man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay Mark 12:14 says: They came and said to his hand on him. 33And taking him aside him, “Teacher, we know that you are true from the crowd privately, he put his and do not care about anyone’s opinion. fingers into his ears, and after spitting 34 For you are not swayed by appearances, touched his tongue. And looking up to but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful heaven, he sighed and said to to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” 35And his ears were opened, his pay them, or should we not?” tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. 2 – Churches deal with Differences 36And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, Acts 10:34 says: So Peter opened his the more zealously they proclaimed mouth and said: “Truly I understand that it. 37And they were astonished beyond God shows no partiality, measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and 3 – We deal with Differences the mute speak.” Matthew 7:12 says: “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” </p><p>John 15:17 says: These things I command you, so that you will love one another. </p><p>5 a Synodical, District, or Circuit level, that Prayers together we may grow and serve our Lord. These petitions are provided in the hope that In Holy Matrimony: for Tad Schuepbach they will assist you as you & Cassie McVeigh who will be joined in pray for each other this marriage here next Saturday. week. Please take the bulletin with you. For the family of Erma Brandt who passed on Thursday. Services were on Let us pray for the whole Saturday in Elizabeth, IL. people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs. For our nation, for all who labor and all who are unemployed or underemployed, For all dealing with sicknesses, Glen that the Lord bless all honest labor, and Burdick, Irene Daer, Phyllis Daucher, that the need for more laborers may grow, Cindy Falzone, Troy Fringer, Carol that our nation may be blessed, and that Jensen, Ron Jensen III, Evelyn God’s people may show their appreciation Jungerberg, Bob King, Lucille for all the good gifts provided by our Lord: Korleski, Jeremy Law, Fred Miessler, Wayne Molitor, Linda Oleveri, Richard We pray: Lord, in Your mercy: Hear our Peterson, Bob Schuepbach, Brad prayer. Slocum, Carol Stenzel, Brian Thompson, Judy Toefper, Don Webb Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all and Greg Webb that the Lord would for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, guide the medical teams, and that only through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. that which pleases the Lord would Amen. happen to them.</p><p>For those served by our inclusion team, A Thought For Stewards Jeannette Cychoscz, Erma Evans, & Pat James, that the Holy Spirit would guide and bless them with His presence, God expects Christians to pay their that each day they may grow in grace and taxes, in the knowledge of God’s love for them. since the government is ordained and authorized by God. For all families in Concordia, Dorothy O’Brien, Jack & Janet Phillips, Kathy Ragsdale and Chris, Tiffany & Tanner "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, Reyenga, for the leadership of and to God what is God's" Concordia, for all who lead our church on (Matt. 22:21) 6 7 Statistical Information September Altar Guild is Team #5 Grace Koeser General Information:</p><p>Attendance: Birthdays & Last Week: 16 + 55 + 164 = 235 Anniversaries Offerings: Received Last Week: $3,620.30 Birthdays: Reclaim the Future (Capital Campaign) Payton Kuhn Commitment Pledges: $531,839 9/6 Year One – Receipts: $217,982 Stan Gifford Year Two –Receipts: $126,107 9/7 Year Three – To Date: $23,876 Nancy Flatebo 9/8 This Week – Receipts: $55 Ryley Kuhn 9/10 Carole Mayer 9/11 Serving in the Lord’s Anniversaries: Jim & Shawn Campisi 9/5 House Jeff & Julia Anderson 9/8 This Weekend Serving – Next Musicians: 5 & 10:30 Karen Dhuse 8:00 Elaine Grimes Weekend Lector: 8:00 Stan Gifford September 12-13 10:30 Ron Schultz Elder: 5:00 Don DeLacy 8:00 Walt Haight Musicians: 5 & 10:30 Karen Dhuse 10:30 Gary Thompson 8:00 Elaine Grimes Comm. Asst. 8:00 Lyle Bennett Lector: 8:00 Don Klein Dan Ling 10:30 Shawn Campisi 10:30 Alan Spiegler Elder: 5:00 Don DeLacy Doreen Spiegler 8:00 Norm Clark Usher Team: 8:00 Team #3 Harper 10:30 Jerrold Monson 10:30 Team #8 Comm. Asst. 8:00 Janet Phillips Acolytes 5:00 Cole DeLacy Linda Jones 8:00 Kylie Anderson 10:30 Ron Schultz 10:30 Megan Clarida 8 Pam Schultz Usher Team: 8:00 Team #4 Warren 10:30 Team #9 Stenzel Acolytes 5:00 Cole DeLacy 8:00 Caleb Anderson 10:30 Alyssa Nesemeier</p><p>9 September 19th From Noon to 3:30 pm at The Calendar Sep. 6-12 St. Paul Lutheran Church. </p><p>5. The 19th Annual Hike For Life: The 19th Today 8 & 10:30 am Worship Annual Hike for Life will be held next Monday Labor Day Saturday on the Bike Path at Sinnissippi No School --Offices Closed Park. There is still time to call in your Tuesday 7:00 pm MLB Mtg. pledge to Eileen Gifford (639-1483), then Wednesday 9:30 am LWML Quilters come on down and hike with our great 5:30 pm Karate LIFE families. Registration at 9:30 and Thursday 7:00 pm Choir hike at 10:00. Lots of good refreshments Friday 6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal are on hand donated by LIFE sponsors. Saturday 2pm Schuepbach/McVeigh This is not a hard walk, almost anyone Wedding can do the short hike from north of the 5:00 pm Worship Service YMCA to the Auburn Street bridge and 7:00 pm Square Dancing back. Try something new! Come on down.</p><p>6. LFL Quote: "Opportunities are Notes and Information challenging, because opportunities require that you make decisions. As a 1. Special Door Offering: For the past few Christian, you seek to use your months we have had a special door opportunities to do good (Galatians 6:10; offering on the second Sunday of each Ephesians 5:16; Colossians 4:5). The month to help defray the church Bible gives Christians two commands: expenses. Next weekend will be the ‘love the Lord your God with all your heart second Sunday of the month and we will and with all your soul and with all your have the door offering. Thank you for your strength and with all your mind, and love continued generosity! your neighbor as yourself’ (Luke 10:27). These principles shape your values, and 2. Altar Flowers: The flowers on the altar your values guide your actions when were given by Jim & Shawn Campisi in faced with opportunities." Paul Snamiska, honor of their wedding anniversary. of Christian Life Resources This "Life Quote" is from Lutherans For Life – 3. Adult Bible Studies: The adult Bible www.lutheransforlife.org. Studies begin again: Sunday, September 13 in the South Narthex, Monday, September 14 at 8:30 A.M. in the library and Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 P.M. in the library. We are hoping to see a few new faces.</p><p>4. Lutheran Frisbee & Picnic: You are invited to attend the Ultimate Lutheran Frisbee & Picnic event on Saturday,</p><p>10 Concordia’s Mission Senior Staff at Concordia “ Serving Christ from Cradle to Crown” faithfully David P. Mumm, Sr. Pastor communicating the saving 815-633-4983 – ext. 224 Word of God, and Cell-Phone: 815-315-2338 providing excellence in [email protected] ministry for the benefit of Doris Holecek, Principal all people of all ages, is the 815-633-6450 – ext 222 mission of Concordia. [email protected] Stephanie Grimm – ECC Director 815-654-8263 – ext. 225 [email protected] Communion Tressie Nesemeier, Asst. to Sr. Pastor (If you are not a member and wish to 815-633-4983 – ext. 223 receive Communion, please read the [email protected] following) Andrea Garrison, Asst. to the Principal 815-633-6450 – ext. 221 [email protected] We welcome all members of Lutheran Church Marisa Cruz, Asst. to ECC Director —Missouri Synod congregations who are Desk: 815-654-8263 – ext. 230 baptized and who have confirmed their faith in [email protected] Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Those Harold Huber, Business Manager who desire forgiveness for all their sins, and 815-633-4983 – ext. 223 strengthening of their faith in the hope of [email protected] everlasting life in heaven; and who believe Joy Chappell, Bookkeeper that with the bread and wine of Holy 815-633-4983 Communion they are receiving the very body [email protected] and blood of Christ Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins and strengthening of their faith are welcome to partake. Others are asked to Ministry Leadership please refrain from partaking until they have had opportunity to discuss Communion Board (MLB) participation with the pastor. Distribution of the wine is by common cup Charles O’Brien, Acting President and/or individual cups. If you choose the Ron Schultz, Acting Vice-President individual cup, please hold the cup in front of Bill Strong, Treasurer you until the communion assistant has come MaryJo Shickles, Secretary past you. Grape juice, for those who cannot Jeff Kobernat, at-large have wine, is available in the center of the Alan Spiegler, at-large individual tray. Those desiring a blessing from Brad Heinrich, at-large the pastor, but not Communion, are asked to Robert Edmiston, at-large please place two fingers over their lips to alert Dan Ling: at-large the servers of their desire. Kris Molitor: at-large Laura DeLacy: at-large 11 12</p>