Faith Lutheran Church in ValdersSharing God’s Word; Showing God’s Love; Serving God’s World.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship – June 30, 2019Third Sunday after Pentecost

GatheringPrelude and Bells

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSP: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid.

Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

P: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (We pause for reflection.)

P: Most merciful God,C: We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we

have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not always loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen!

GATHERING SONG “Christ is Alive!” vs. 1, 2, 5 #389

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

Responsive Reading: Psalm 16 (selected verses)P: Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.C: I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.”P: I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are

the noble ones in whom is all my delight.”C: Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.P: I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.C: I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.P: Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices.C: You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.

Hymn of Praise (Please Stand) (Tune: Joyful, Joyful: #836)Glory be to God in heaven; peace, good-will to all the earth. Mighty God of all creation, Father of surpassing worth: we exalt You, we adore You, we lift high our thanks and praise. Saints and angels bow before You; here on earth our songs we raise.

Glory be to Christ forever, Lamb of God and Lord of love. Son of God and gracious Savior, You have come from heav’n above; on the cross You died to save us; now You reign at God’s right hand. Hear our prayer; restore, forgive us; in Your promise firm we stand.

Holy One we now acclaim You; Lord alone to You we call; Holy One in faith we name You, God most high, yet near to all: Jesus Christ, with God the Spirit, in the Father’s splendor bright. For the peace that we inherit, glory be to God on high!

PRAYER OF THE DAYP: Let us pray. C: Almighty God, ruler of our hearts, you call us to obey, and grant to us true freedom. Keep us

faithful to the ways of your Son, so that, leaving behind all that hinders us, we may follow your paths, through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen.

The ScripturesFirst Reading: 1 Kings 19:15, 16, 19 – 21 The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss my father and mother goodbye,” he said, “and then I will come with you.” “Go back,” Elijah replied. “What have I done to you?” So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant.L: Here ends the reading.

Second Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13 – 25 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened

again by a yoke of slavery. You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.L: Here ends the reading.

(Please Stand)Gospel Acclamation (Tune: Open Now thy Gates of Beauty: R #533)

Al-le-lu-ia! Lord and Savior: open now your saving word. Let it burn like fire with-in us; speak until our hearts are stirred. Al-le-lu-ia! Lord, we sing for the good news that you bring.

The Gospel: Luke 9:51 - 52 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” But Jesus turned and rebuked them. Then he and his disciples went to another village. As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”P: The Gospel of our Lord.C: Praise to You, O Christ.

Message Pastor Bryn CarlsonHYMN OF RESPONSE “Jesus Calls Us” vs. 1, 3, 5 #696

THE APOSTLE’S CREED P: Let us affirm our faith together, in the God that calls us through his Son, Jesus Christ, and enlightens

our minds, empowers us for ministry, and keeps us in true faith, through his Holy Spirit.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.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION: People are asked to spontaneously speak aloud petitions that are marked with **

P: Let us pray for the whole people of God and for all people according to their needs.Gracious Heavenly Father, we pray for your whole church on earth. Fill us with your truth and love. Where we have sinned, purify us; where we are in error, correct us; where your body is divided Lord Jesus, reunite us in your peace we pray. We remember especially this day our brothers and sisters in Christ all over our synod. Purify, direct, strengthen and unify us in your truth and love. May our witness to you be beacons of light for the communities in which we serve. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

**We lift up God’s creation, the seas and the creatures that live in them, for the lands of the earth, all creatures, vegetation, and the crops of farmers. May we be good stewards of all you have placed under our care. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

**We pray for peace among nations, for governments, for all who have authority at any level, that they govern with justice and mercy. We lift up our country and those who have been elected to govern within our nation. Give them your wisdom. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

P: Receive these prayers, O God, and those needs known only to you. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen!

OFFERINGOFFERTORY “Praise and Thanksgiving” vs. 3, 4 #689OFFERING PRAYERP: Let us pray.C: God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth

bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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 Him thanks and praise.

“Holy, Holy, Holy” #413 vs. 4All: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy Communion

The Words of InstitutionLord’s Prayer Distribution

“All our welcome at the table, for it is not our invitation, but Christ’s.” If you are unable to come forward for communion, please inform the usher.

Communion Song “Let Us Break Bread Together” #471 “Shall We Gather at the River” #423

P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.

Post-Communion PrayerP: God of grace and abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with

Christ and all His people. Now send us forth in the power of Your Spirit, that we may proclaim Your redeeming love to the world and continue forever, in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Lord.

C: Amen.

BenedictionSending Song “On Our Way Rejoicing” #537DismissalP: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.C: Sharing God’s Word, Showing God’s Love, Serving God’s World.

********************************************Serving Us Today

Greeters: Brian and Mary Thomsen FamilyHead Usher: Mark ZutzUshers: Stetson McCulleyAcolyte: Timber SchulerLector: Brian UlnessSound Operator: Lyle Roehrig Video Operator: Jake KaderabekProjection: Lyle RoehrigCommunion: Brian Ulness, Jen Zutz, Len Reinertson

Serving Us Next WeekGreeters: Clarissa and Garrett UlnessHead Usher: Lee A. EvensonUshers: Keith and Audrey LippertAcolyte: Whitney UlnessLector: Clarissa UlnessSound Operator: Jackie ShimekVideo Operator: Quinten RobleyProjection: Stefanie KaderabekCommunion: Clarissa and Garrett Ulness

Known to have been hospitalized or in need of prayer: the family of Violet Rusch whose funeral was held here this past week, Larry Madson, Bob Klessig, Dennis Evenson, Mike Shimek, Ron Jones, Caroline Alfson, Lynn Burzynski, Melissa Bubolz and daughters Hope and Faith, (daughter of Dave and Terry Haupt), Janice (Ruh) Burkart, (Mardell Huske’s sister), Jones), Merle “Butch” Graf, (son in-law of Don and Delores Johnson), Sue Bellin (sister of Steve, Jeff and Jim Ahrens), Wayne Allen Huske (son of Wayne and Terry Huske).

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the following who are serving in the military: Darcie Bauknecht, Daniel Brandl, Corey Evenson, Gary Hildebrandt, Jeff Konz, Justin Mertzig, Chad Pohl, Steven Schmude, and Andy Schnell. If there are others we should be remembering, please inform the church office.

Last Week - Sunday: 153 Wednesday: 43 Offerings to the Lord’s work: $3,028.00

Faith’s Opportunities June 30-July 7Sunday 10:15 A.M. Fellowship Hour Monday 5:00-7:00 P.M. Jazzercise 6:00 P.M. Televised Worship

Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Board of Evangelism Wednesday 12:00 P.M. Quilting 6:15 P.M. Worship Thursday Happy 4 th of July! Church & Office closed Friday 5:15 P.M. Nine and Dine Saturday 8:00-9:00 A.M. Jazzercise Sunday 8:00 A.M. Board of Christian Education

9:00 A.M. Worship 10:15 A.M. Fellowship Hour, Pastor’s Class

Voices of Peace Gospel Fest at Hilbert Civic Park is Friday, August 16 from 1:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 17 from 10:00-8:00. The Evangelism Committee from Faith Lutheran is hoping to get enough people together from the area churches to sponsor a bus on Saturday, August 17. We will leave the church parking lot about 12:00 p.m. and return back to Valders around 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please call the church office at 775-4141 to register or sign up at the Welcome Center by Monday, July 1. The Board of Evangelism is forming a short term committee that will be responsible for redesigning and updating our church website.  The Website Design Committee will begin by discerning the current purpose of our website.  Other tasks include selecting a company to complete our redesign, and later determining the design and content.  There may be an initial need for entering our information onto our new website pages.  Meeting times will vary, but the Board of Evangelism is hopeful the work will be completed within 6 months.  If you are interested in this important work, please contact Julie Endries or Pastor Jim.  

Monday, July 15th we will going to the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc. All ages are invited to attend. Drop off between 8:00-8:30 am and we will have a church activity from 8:30-9:15. Tour and lunch (bring your own) is from 9:30-1:30. Ice Cream stop at Pine River Dairy on the way back. Supervision for kids until 3:30. Cost $5 per child (age 4 and up). $10 per adult. Call Stacy at 920-901-6575 or sign up on the Youth and Family bulletin board at church by July 8.

Grades 7 and up Outdoor Movie and Campfire Night

Friday, July 19 from 8-11 pm (lower level) Friends are welcome

Sign up on the Youth and Family bulletin board or contact Stacy at 920-901-6575

Thank you to Chloe and Ben Cigler and Stefanie Kaderabek and the many helpers and workers who made VBS so successful and creative last week. You can see from all of those smiles that a great time was had by all! Thank you also to all the helpers who did a super job cleaning up the materials from Vacation Bible School.