Bulletin - August 17, 2014 (Early)

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GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSASAugust 17, 2014

THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTPRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH

O God of mercy and compassion, You have given me faith to trust Your promises madecertain in Your So n, Jesus Christ. By Your Holy Spirits power increase my faith to trust You alonefor mercy and peace. Help me persevere despite those things in my life that would cause me to giveup or doubt that You will provide for me in body and soul. Give me resolve to meet the challenges tomy faith looking to the cross and empty tomb for forgiveness and life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

WELCOMEWelcome to Grace! We are thankful that you are here this morning and we especially wish

to welcome those who are visiting with us this morning. In this time the Lord comes to us giving usHis gifts of forgiveness and life through Word and Sacrament. It is our hope that, wherever you are in

your faith, just beginning to know Jesus, continually struggling to believe in Him or bold and steadfastin your confession of His name, we pray that Gods Word shared her e this morning will strengthenyou and keep you steadfast in the faith that Jesus is Lord and Savior. If you are not a member ofGrace and wish to learn more abou t our teachings as drawn from Gods Word please speak with ourPastor. We are glad you are here and we invite you to come and worship with us again.

We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return itto an Usher as the Offering is collected. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to

come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them. Restrooms are located on thelower level of this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall.A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need.

HOLY COMMUNIONHoly Communion will be celebrated in the 10:45 Service today. In this sacrament we receive

Christs very body an d blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace areasked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might beestablished. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER Gods mercy and compassion are for all people. From the prophet Isaiah we hear that the

Lord God, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, declares, I will gather yet others to Him besides thosealready gathered. (Isaiah 56:8) St. Paul boldly declares that God has n ot rejected His people whomHe foreknew, but desires that they receive mercy through the Church. (Romans 11:2) Jesus, who

makes clear that His mission was first to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, marvels at the faith ofone who was doubly an outs ider, a Canaanite and a woman! She persistently sought the Lords mercyfor her and her daughter stricken by demon possession, confident that Jesus was Lord and that eventhe crumbs that fell from the masters table were sufficient for them. So too Gods grace is trulysufficient for us as His power is made perfect in our weakness.


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THE ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification ofHis House by Jack and Pat Funk in celebration of their forty-first wedding anniversary onAugust 10 th and in thanksgiving for Gods many blessings.

THOSE WHO SERVE

Pastor: Rev. James C. WalterVicar: David Witte

Director of Parish Music: Nathan BeetheSecretary: Pat FunkEarly Childhood Center Director: Colleen MoormanAcolyte: (8:15) Ginger LitwaCantor: (8:15) Jon ClineUshers: (8:15) Roy Andrews, Roy Bullard

John Ketcher, Gary ProudGreeters: (8:15) Jack and Pat FunkAltar Guild: (8:15) Dorris Deislinger and Mildred WilkinsAcolyte: (10:45) Lauren FaulknerCantor: (10:45) Jeff RalstonAssisting Elder: (10:45) Greg WarrenUshers: (10:45) Paul Krueger, Gervais LeBlanc

Jeff Ralston, Jacob RalstonGreeters: (10:45) Jeff and Ginny RalstonAltar Guild: (10:45) Ginny RalstonCoffee Hosts: Pastor and Paula WalterAltar Guild: (Wed. evening) Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter

Nursery Attendant: Mary Ann Dyer

THE APPOINTED READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, August 24 th, The Eleventh Sunday afterPentecost, are: The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6, The Epistle Reading: Romans 11:33-12:8, and The Holy Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20.

Grace Lutheran ChurchP. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225

www.gracelutheranlr.orgTelephone Number: 501-663-3631
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THE ORDER OF MATINSfor

THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Pre-Service Music God Loved the World So That He Gave - Paul Bouman

Lighting of the Chancel Candles

Prelude God Loved the World So That He Gave - Kevin Hildebrand

Ringing of the Church Bell

Opening Hymn: God Loved the World So That He Gave LSB 571

Stand

Opening Versicles Psalm 51:15; Psalm 70:1


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Psalmody

Antiphon

P The Lord has sanctified us in the true faith.

Venite Psalm 95:1 7


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Antiphon

P The Lord has sanctified us in the true faith.

Psalm Psalm 67 (antiphon: v. 5)

P Let the peoples praise you, O God;C let all the peoples praise you!

P May God be gracious to us and bless usC and make his face to shine upon us,

P that your way may be known on earth,C your saving power among all nations.


PLet the nations be glad and sing for joy,C for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.


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P The earth has yielded its increase;

C God, our God, shall bless us. P God shall bless us;C let all the ends of the earth fear him!

C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen


Sit

Children's Message

Office Hymn: Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old LSB 846

Readings

Old Testament Reading I saiah 56:1, 6 8

P This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Epistle Romans 11:1 2a, 13 15, 28 32

P This is the Word of the Lord.C Thanks be to God.

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Holy Gospel M atthew 15:21 28

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fifteenth chapter.C Glory to You, O Lord.

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.C Praise to You, O Christ.

Responsory Psalm 119:89; 26:8; Luke 11:28

Sit

Sermon M atthew 15:21 28 Suf fi cient Crumbs

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Canticle

Te Deum


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Sit

Offering Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old - Donald Johns


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Collect of the Day

P Almighty and everlasting Father, You give Your children many blessings even though weare undeserving. In every trial and temptation grant us steadfast confidence in Your

loving-kindness and mercy; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives andreigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according totheir needs.

Each petition ends with the following:

P Lord, in Your mercy,C hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude with the following:

P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy;through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen

Collect for Grace

P O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, You have safely brought usto the beginning of this day. Defend us in the same with Your mighty power and grantthat this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all ourdoings, being ordered by Your governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through JesusChrist, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God,now and forever.


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Benedicamus [Psalm 103:1]

Benediction 2 Corinthians 13:14

Closing Hymn: Almighty Father, Bless the Word LSB 923

Postlude Almighty Father, Bless the Word - Benjamin Culli

AcknowledgmentsUnless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version , copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created byLutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.


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THIS WEEK AT GRACE

SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. MatinsCoffee and Fellowship in the Parlor

9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall

10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy CommunionMON TUES: ECDC Closed - Staff DevelopmentWED - FRI: 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)

MONDAY: 7:00 p.m. Parish Planning CouncilWEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study (St. Vincents) 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service

TODAY SUNDAY SCHOOL Baptism is the focus of this weeks lesson as studentsexplore Meeting at the H 2Oh! Lydia Is Baptized. Participants study how God pours outHis love for them by giving them His Holy Spirit through water and the Word, grantingthem saving faith, forgiveness, and a home in heaven. Consider discussing, What doesbeing a bapt ized child of God mean to you?

PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets each Sunday morning upstairs in Parker Hall. PastorWalter is leading a study of the Letter to the Hebrews, and today he continues withLesson 7, Chapter 8 of Hebrews.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6 th grade meet in thelower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in classrooms downstairs in the church. They will start in their new classes today.

GODS BLESSINGS to Paul Walter as he moves to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Today isPauls last Sunday with us. He has been a blessing to our Grace Family and will be truly

missed. Join us in the Parlor for coffee and refreshments this morning as we say goodbyeto Paul. Please keep Paul in your prayers as he travels to Milwaukee.

HOLY BAPTISM - In our 10:45 Service, Jackson Lyle Austin Starr, son of Travis andHeather Starr and brother of Madison , will be received into Gods Kingdom of Gracethrough the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. His sponsors are Tim and Sandy Sweeney.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of James Michael Woodyard who diedsuddenly last Sunday here in Little Rock. James is the brother of Danny Woodyard anduncle of Daniel and Lily Woodyard. Please keep the Woodyard family in your prayers.


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Aug. 19 Ashley WeinholdAug. 20 Kevin RayAug. 21 Roy BullardAug. 22 Samantha MorrisonAug. 23 Daniel Woodyard

LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 8/10: 190 (8:15 87 and 10:45 103). Mid-Week Service 8/13: 11. Offerings: Sunday 8/10: $8,425.00. Mid-WeekService 8/6: $290.00. Missions: $25.00. Memorials: $100.00. Building Fund: $115.00.Scholarship Fund: $75.00.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:Allen Deislinger is recovering in rehab following some heart issues.Grant Geuther is continuing his recovery at home.Bill Wilkins is hospitalized at Baptist Medical Center.

Dennis Fastenau is receiving treatments for cancer. Pray for successful test results.Bill Jones is in rehab at Hickory Heights Nursing and Rehab.Joan Ann Olsen undergoing tests to receive successful diagnosis and treatment.Rudy Bischof is receiving treatments for cancer. Pray for successful test results.

PARISH PLANNING COUNCIL will meet on Monday, August 18 th , at 7:00 p.m. in theParlor. VOTERS MEETING is Monday, August 25 th , in the Sanctuary. RandyMiddaugh is the executive director.

BIRTHRIGHTS 34 TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Next Sunday, August 24 th isBirthrights 34 th Annual Fundraiser at Murrys Dinner Pl ayhouse. Join them for a goodtime in Oklahoma! Tickets are $35.00. Call Judy Oswald at 565-6807 to make yourreservation. Birthright support girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned

pregnancy and are looking for alternatives to an abortion.

MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF DR. RICHARD MEYER Dawn Clines uncle TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUNDBy Lucia Jones

IN MEMORY OF MR. BRANDON SHAW Gary Prouds nephew TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUNDBy Rudy Bischof


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KFUO RADIOLutheran Radio Station

TH Y STRONG WORD on your Lutheran Radio Station Worldwide KFUO Radio.This week we will examine the Book of John:

Monday, August 18 John 6 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Tues, Aug 19 - John 7 Jesus at the Feast of Booths Wed, Aug 20 - John 8 I am the Light of the World

Thurs, Aug 21 - John 9 Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind Fri, Aug 22 - John 10 I am the Good Shepherd

Join host Rev. Will Weedon and explore Gods Word together. 11am-Noon CDT --- Find us at kfuo.org and follow us at Facebook.com/KFUOradio.

FALL CRAFT SHOW AND USED BOOK SALE

Applications now being accepted for booth rentals

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 1 st, 2014 for the Fall Craft Show and UsedBook Sale. We gladly accept donations of used books beginning mid- October. The FallCraft Show and Book Sale will benefit the Seminary Food Bank at Concordia, St. Louisand also Kevin Ray, in his Vicarage year. Matching funds will be donated by ThriventFinancial. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/gracecraftshow. ContactRiley Middaugh at 954-9281 or email at [email protected] for more information.
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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

The Women of Grace are collecting supplies to make School Kits for Lutheran WorldRelief . To the children who receive School Kits, these supplies mean the difference

between getting an education or not. In the places where LWR works, even a few requiredsupplies may be more than families can afford. Items needed for each kit include:

Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide-or college-ruled paper; no loose-leaf paper One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with

centimeters on one side and inches on the other One pencil sharpener One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)

Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure together with a rubber band One box of 16 or 24 crayons One 2 eraser Backpack

Our goal is 75 School Kits. Items may be brought to the church and placed in thecontainer marked School Kits .

We are also in need of volunteers to make simple backpacks . A simple pattern isavailable on the table in the breezeway and some material is also available.

For any questions, please contact Ginny Ralston at 425-1487. Now is a great time to takeadvantage of the various sales. Thank you for your help!

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