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Zion Lutheran Church Sunday Worship

Organ Led . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. Worship Band . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Aug. 2, 2020 Please observe a few minutes of quiet time as you prepare for worship. We invite you to

pray and read the Scriptures lessons for the day.

WE ARE DELIGHTED AND BLESSED to have you worship with us today!

ALL WORSHIPERS are asked to please fill out the information sheet in the bulletin.

✤SILENT PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP✤ Gracious Lord, You are always loving and faithful. You are the Rock upon which

our lives are built. Help us to always keep our eyes fixed on You. When the

turmoil and troubles of life make us fearful, reach out Your powerful hand to

rescue or reassure us. By Your Word and Sacraments, strengthen our faith that

we may firmly cling to all Your promises. Use us and Christians everywhere to

reflect the Light of Your grace and truth to those who are still lost in the

darkness of sin. Touch their hearts with the power of Your Spirit turning them

from their unbelief to joyful, confident faith. All this we pray in your most holy

name. Amen!

Today Is The Day Oh, oh, oh oh; Oh, oh, oh oh Oh, oh, oh oh; Oh, oh, oh oh

I'm casting my cares aside, I'm leaving my past behind

I'm setting my heart and mind on You, Jesus. I'm reaching my hands to Yours, believing there’s so much more Knowing that all You have in store for me is good, it's good.

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CHORUS Today is the day You have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it Today is the day You have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it And I wont worry about tomorrow, I'm trusting in what You say Today is the day (Oh, oh, oh oh) Today is the day (Oh, oh, oh oh)

I'm putting my fears aside, I'm leaving my doubts behind I'm giving my hopes and dreams to You, Jesus. I'm reaching my hands to Yours, believing there's so much more Knowing that all You have in store for me is good, it's good.

CHORUS

I will stand upon Your truth. (I will stand upon Your truth)

And all my days, I'll live for You. (All my days, I’ll live for You) And I will stand upon Your truth. (I will stand upon Your truth) And all my days, I'll live for You. (All my days, I’ll live!)

Today is the day You have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it Today is the day You have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it And I wont worry about tomorrow, I'm giving You my fears and sorrow Where You lead me I will follow, I'm trusting in what You say. Today is the day (Oh, oh, oh oh) Today is the day (Oh, oh, oh oh) Today is the day (Oh, oh, oh oh) Today is the day (Oh, oh, oh oh) Today is the day! CCLI Song # 5200924 Lincoln Brewster | Paul Baloche © 2008 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) Integrity's Praise! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) Leadworship Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1155989

Goodness Of God

I love You, Lord, for Your mercy never fails me All my days, I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up, until I lay my head Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

Chorus And all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice, You have led me through the fire And in darkest nights, You are close like no other I've known You as a Father, I've known You as a Friend And I have lived in the goodness of God

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Chorus

'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me Your goodness is running after, it's running after me With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now I give You everything 'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me

Double Chorus Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God CCLI Song # 7117726 Ben Fielding | Brian Johnson | Ed Cash | Jason Ingram | Jenn Johnson © 2018 Alletrop Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Fellow Ships Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) So Essential Tunes (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) Bethel Music Publishing For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1155989

Holy Scripture Matthew 5:2-3, 7:7–12 7“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? 11If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! 12“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ.

Children’s Message

Our Sin and God’s Forgiveness (We give all our sins and failures to God. He forgives us fully and freely through Jesus Christ.)

“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.” 1 John 1:8-9

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How Great Is Our God The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty, Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice. He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide. And trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice.

Chorus: How great is our God, sing with me, How great is our God, all with see,

How great, how great is our God.

Age to age He stands, and time is in His hands, Beginning and the end, beginning and the end. The Godhead, three in one: Father, Spirit, Son, The Lion and the Lamb, Lion and the Lamb.

Chorus

Name above all names, Worthy of all praise, My heart will sing, How great is our God. (Repeat)

Chorus CCLI Song # 4348399 Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves © 2004 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Wondrously Made Songs (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1155989

Apostles' Creed C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell.

The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen.

Sermon [Pastor's sermon is available for listening later this week at ZionLutheranNH.org under Sermon Audio]

Bringing Our Offering Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2

Corinthians 9:6-7

Please send a representative from your family up with your completed yellow information sheet and any offerings as an act of worship in response to Christ’s abundant kindness toward us.

Prayers of the People L Our Good Father cares about us such that He sent His Son, Jesus, to give

His life for us. Since He has so made His kindness known to us, we bring our prayers to Him, asking with confidence that He knows better than we how to work for our good:

L That our Father would guard Jesus’ Church by His Spirit, strengthen her

witness before all nations, and bless those now considering and preparing to serve and to lead among us, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy. L That our Father would train us to depend upon His grace in all things,

especially as we pray for healing and for strength for Joe, for Clif, for Erinn,

for Nick, for Conni, for Elliott, for Pat, for Doug, for Carol, and for those named in each of our hearts, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy. L That our Father would give us eyes to see with grateful hearts His mercies

new every morning so that we may share what we have received with those in need and generously support the mission of His Son’s Church, let us pray to the Lord:

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C Lord, have mercy. L That our Father would swiftly bring that great and final day when all

divisions will end and the Church in heaven and earth will be one in His presence, singing His praise under His gracious reign without end, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy. L Father, we ask You to grant us all things needful and to keep from us all

things harmful to us and to our salvation, for we trust Your wisdom and Your love. Teach us to ask without fear, knowing that you give what is good; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

C Amen.

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.

The Lord’s Blessing

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How Great is Your Love 1. My heart is steadfast O God, and I will sing with all my heart and soul, music for the King. And I will awake the dawn with my praise to You, O Lord.

Chorus: How great is Your love; so much higher than the heavens, with faithfulness that reaches the sky. How great is Your love; so much higher than the heavens, with faithfulness that reaches the sky, oh, how great is your love.

2. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and glory to the King Forever You are robed with majesty. We come to You, O Lord, and lay our praise at Your feet. Chorus

Be exalted, O God and let Your glory reign. Be exalted, O God and let Your glory reign. Let it reign, let it reign, let it reign. Let it reign, let it reign, let it reign. Chorus CCLI Song # 3479850 Bart Millard | Pete Kipley © 2001 Simpleville Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]) Songs From The Indigo Room (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1155989

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Zion Lutheran Church Prayer Requests – Aug. 2, 2020

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every- thing, by prayer and petition

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 (Prayer requests are removed after 2 weeks unless resubmitted)

Prayers of Thanksgiving:

Lois Brauer-for good lab results and for improvement with issues previously prayed for.

Patricia-continues to improve, Lois Brauer’s daughter. Todd-healing from an injury at NH Food Ministry, friend of Linda Cruz. Sonny Crepps-tested negative for the virus, Darlene Owen’s grandson. Janie-thankful that only two lymph nodes were removed during lumpectomy, Julene

Cornejo’s co-worker.

For those who need healing:

Those with cancer: Austin Creech, Maynard Johnson, Molly Everett, Anna, Nick Everett, Richard, Janice Binks, Kathy Gardner, Neil Erdahl, Shirley Pelfry, Bob

Ladd, Barbara Smith, Lorrie Powers, Patricia Calderia, Coby Harris, Ellen Paar, Ray

Cooper, Brian Fandrich, Michael Phelps, Tiffany Oreglia, Joann Barklage, Lisa,

Donna Gans, Gary, Craig Hubbard, Steve, Tammy, Nickie Loya, Conni Morrison,

Lloyd Miller, Libby Ingerham, Kathleen Bechtel, Christy Stanard, Jamie Manalo,

Susan, Natika, Elbert Parris, George Crispen, Stan, Elliott Ross, Kristi, Mike

Grmoyles, Monica Bennett, Jeff Crepps, and all those suffering from this disease.

Those with health concerns: Denny Wolf, Carla Trujillo, Eileen Hanebutt, Trevor Cooper, Robert Hansen, Buzz Osterli, Pastor Ellis, Steven Giese, Arline Judish, Doug

Thennis, Carol Kwolek, Cindy Fry, Bob Mountjoy, Cheryl Scherer, Joyce Cooper,

Danny Stone, Jan Silva, Mary

Frank-on hospice care, a friend of Jackie Carbaugh. Gobbell family-healing as some have tested positive for COVID-19. Lois Brauer-healing from skin cancer on her face and for good test results from her

mammogram.

Erinn Schutte-diagnosed with leukemia, friend of Pete and Ali Bohnhof. Cavele Brunston-healing from COVID-19. Reece Gobbell-healing of broken ankle. Joe Zabenko-healing from scrapes, bruises, and dislocated shoulder received in a fall,

Dianne Zabenko’s husband.

Clif-recovering from COVID-19, friend of Linda Cruz.

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Joan Turner-healing from breathing issues. Spencer Haggard’s friend—severely injured leg in rock climbing accident. Kenny May-back in the hospital, facing surgery to amputate toe, Danny Wolf’s

friend.

Diane Hintz-having trouble with vertigo. Cathe-healing and pain management following knee replacement surgery. Julene Cornejo’s friend’s father-in a coma. Steve-for good CT scan results, LaRue Wolf’s friend.

For those facing or recovering from surgery:

Janie-recovering from lumpectomy, Julene Cornejo’s co-worker. Darlene Owen-recovering from knee replacement surgery.

For those homebound because of health issues:

Marion Pratt, Kay Alvis, Laurel Johns, Mattie Mae King, JoAnne Schramm, Jack Potratz,

Lloyd Miller

For those who have lost a loved one:

Family & friends of Evelyn, Lois Brauer’s cousin.

General Concerns:

Government Leaders For our military people & those serving abroad: Howie Filbert Peace between all nations. Persecuted Christians throughout the world. All believers in Christ would be bold to share their faith. For all those in the US and around the world affected by the virus - frightened,

worried, lonely, loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, ill with the virus or something else.

For those that are traveling: Healthy Pregnancy & Babies: Krystal Mendez, Elizabeth Hintz, Val Brauer For God’s peace, guidance and/or strength: Cheyenne, Trevor, Rosemary & family For those needing a job or getting promotion, etc.: Joe Silva, Sharon Pellegal

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Announcements

Small Groups Following Jesus together

Small Groups offer an ideal opportunity for… … exploring the Scriptures with friends in the Faith … emboldening one another for life’s journey … inviting unchurched friends into a welcome gathering

Need some ideas? Check out a lineup of recommended discussion options to explore with your group at:

www.ZionLutheranNH.org/Resources/For-Groups

Not yet in a Small Group? You can form one this fall by following the straightforward steps below…

Connecting even during a pandemic While groups are not meeting in person for now, we have helped a few groups adapt to continue connecting weekly over Zoom or Google Meet, and we can help you do the same

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How to form your Small Group: 1) Talk with 2-8 other people about a time to connect 2) Write each person’s name in the spaces below

3) Designate the group’s Point Person (at the bottom)

4) Get this form to Pastor Colter in the Zion Lutheran Church office - (From there, Pastor Colter will collaborate with your Point Person)

Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Name:______________________________________ Phone#:__________________ Point Person:_______________________________ Phone#:__________________

Questions? Or want help connecting with folk? Talk with your elder or with Pastor Colter at 916-332-4001 or KnippaC@ZionLutheranNH.org

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Zion In Action August 2, 2020

GIVE GOD THE GLORY FOR . . . Worship Attendance Last Week: / Communion: 8:00 am - / 9:30 am - / 11:00 am - Sunday Morning Christian Education: Cancelled Sunday School: / Adult Classes:

Budget receipts: $27,184.35 Weekly Average year to date: $5,514.86 Designated Offering: $265.00

ALTAR FLOWERS today are given by Arline Judish in honor of the anniversaries of Floyd & Arline, Mike & Fran Ahles and Dave & Debbie Judish, and by Joan Turner in honor of her husband, Lowell Turner.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS — Except for holidays, the church office is open from 8:30am-4:30pm

Monday through Friday. If you want an appointment with Pastor, please call the office to make an

appointment.

BIRTHDAYS this week: 1 – Jeanie Bickford, 3 – Chris DiPlacito, 4 – Samantha McCurdy, 8 – Dottie Everett

Portals of Prayer are out! If you would like one they will be available at church on Sunday or you can stop by the office or call, 916-332-4001 and we will mail you a copy. We will continue WORSHIPING TOGETHER on Sunday mornings to receive the life-giving gifts of Jesus. We will gather outside in the cool of the morning at 8 and 9:30. Please cover your mouth and nose, practice physical distancing, and check in at the welcome table upon arrival out of consideration for everyone gathered. Indeed, Zion Lutheran’s shared life continues even as we intentionally pivot in the weeks ahead, and we are asking you to please still INTENTIONALLY SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH in her collective mission. You can always give online at ZionLutheranNH.org or by mailing it to:

Zion Lutheran Church 3644 Bolivar Ave. North Highlands, CA 95660

While we have been part of the COVID pandemic disaster for five months now, the residents of The Ridge above Chico, CA, have been part of the CAMP FIRE DISASTER for 20 months and are now living through two disasters. Their first disaster began at 6:30AM, 11/08/18. As soon as COVID related issues can be resolved, volunteers with construction and certified tree removal

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skills will be needed. If you, or a team of which you are a part, can travel to The Ridge with the ability to be self-contained (provide your own food, shelter, and equipment), contact me and I will help you coordinate where your skills might be employed and dates when they might be put into use. Rev (em) Phil Zabell, pzcard@yahoo.com. Board of Directors Minutes and Voters’ Minutes – Since we are mostly homebound, it was suggested that we offer to email the approved Board of Directors Minutes and the draft Voters’ Minutes. If you would like to receive these in your email, please let the office know by calling 916-332-4001 or emailing zionnhsec@gmail.com and we will be happy to send those to you as they are available.

“LIFE QUOTES” from Lutherans For Life - “If God does not remember your forgiven sin, then why should you? Paul knew that when a penitent person confesses [his or her] guilt to God and seeks pardon through the merit of Christ the Savior, God forgives the sinner completely, absolutely, and without reservation.” Rev. Dr. Armin Oldsen, former speaker of “The Lutheran Hour” STEWARDSHIP - Matthew 14:17-18 – “They said to him, ‘We have only five loaves here and two fish.’ And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’ ” When the disciples held on to the five loaves and two fish, that’s exactly what they had. But when they handed them over to the Lord, the multitudes were fed. Apart from Jesus all we do and all we have is nothing. But, in Jesus, all we do and have is blessed to be used by the Lord for His gracious work. FOR YOUR SAFETY - If you are here in the evening for an event, please keep the doors locked while you are in the building. We have had someone enter the buildings and cause problems while rehearsals have taken place. It may help to keep the gate closed as well once everyone has arrived. ZION’S FOOD CLOSET –If you’ve already purchased food to donate, please bring it to the church office any time. After receiving several large donations, our food closet is now restocked. Thank you for your generosity.

HELP WANTED! The FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE is in need of people. They work hard to make sure that our special events go off without a hitch. If you are interested in being on the Fellowship Committee please contact Fran Ahles at 419-3145 or just show up at a meeting the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the new kitchen. BE AN USHER FOR THE 8 AM OR 10:45 AM SERVICE - Anyone (men, women and youth) can be an usher. There are no special requirements or skills needed other than to show up and serve. Please contact Nick Everett at 696-2750 for early service and the office for late service if you are interested.

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SMOKING AREA - Zion has designated an area for smoking. The smoking area is on the South entrance of Zion Center where there is an appropriate “butt container” to dispose of your cigarette butts. Smoking anywhere else, at any time, on this campus is prohibited.

You can find VOTER’S MINUTES and approved BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES in the rack outside the church office. If they are not the final approved minutes, it will say DRAFT on them. The 2020 FLOWER CHART - If you would like to sign up for flowers please call the church office. If you have a special occasion or in memory of someone, we can put that down as well. Cost is $40 per week if the florist provides (split between if multiple sign-ups for one Sunday) or you can provide your own flowers no later than 7:45 am on that Sunday, but you must sign up and let the office know so we can cancel our florist delivery.

This Week at Zion Aug. 2 – Aug. 9, 2020

SUNDAY – AUG. 2 Organ Led 8:00 am Worship Band 9:30 am MONDAY – AUG. 3 Board of Elders – Zoom 6:00 pm TUESDAY – AUG. 4 WEDNESDAY – AUG. 5 THURSDAY – AUG. 6 Thursday Bible Study – Zoom 10:00 am FRIDAY – AUG. 7 SATURDAY – AUG. 8 SUNDAY – AUG. 9 Organ Led 8:00 am Worship Band 9:30 am

If you would like to join one of the Bible study sessions via Zoom and you do not have access, please

contact the office.