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Open Bible Evangelical Lutheran Church
Oxford, FL
November 5th, 2017
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NOTES ON TODAY’S SERVICE Lord, keep us faithful to your Word! The Festival
of the Lutheran Reformation of the Church emphasizes the true Church’s unfailing
reliance on the Word of God and unflinching testimony to it in the face of
persecution. Jesus promised to pour out his Spirit on the Church that we might be
God’s mouthpiece even before kings. Today the Church prays that the Lord give us
the strength to be faithful and the peace of knowing our lives are safe in his hands.
WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS AND VISITORS THIS MORNING! We are honored
by your presence and invite you to return to worship with us again. If you do not
have a church home, consider making ours – yours! If you would like more
information about Open Bible Lutheran, please feel free to speak to Pastor Schulz
or to one of the Greeters. You may reach Pastor Schulz at 989-525-5514. Or go to
our web site: www.openbiblelutheranchurch.com. Please stay and visit for
fellowship after the Worship Service.
FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE
Restrooms can be found on the right side of the fellowship hall.
Personal Hearing Assistance Devices are available. Ask an usher.
Please turn off all cell phones Personal and other electronic devices. Thank you.
Prayers for Worship can be found on pages 10 and 11 in the front of the hymnbook.
Applause: Please refrain from applause during the service.
Photographs: Please refrain from any photographs during the service.
† For respect of those who use the sanctuary for meditation before the service, please
refrain from any unnecessary noise once the pre-service music has begun.
We have 3 Large Print Hymnals available, please ask an usher for a copy.
Return at the end of the service.
Also, this Week’s Worship Bulletin is available on our website.
www.openbiblelutheranchurch.com
It’s located on the home page-right hand side under Mornings with Mommy
“Sunday Bulletin.”
Prelude: Three Versions of "Ein Feste Burg" Anonymous/Schmidt/Praetorius
Prelude and Fugue in e minor(Cathedral) J.S. Bach
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A Commemoration of the Lutheran
Reformation of the Church
OPENING HYMN “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” CW#201
Choir will sing verse 3
INVOCATION
Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit.
Congregation: Amen.
DIALOGUE Congregational responses taken from words of Martin Luther
and ancient Christian creeds
P: It was in Eden that Satan destroyed the peace that existed
between God and his human creatures. It was in Eden where the
tragic cry began:
C: Lord, have mercy on us. Show us your face. Deliver us from
Satan’s hold.
P: When the time was right, God acted. He sent his Son to do
for his creatures what they could not do for themselves. Jesus
Christ lived and died and rose again to restore peace and renew
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the divine image that had been lost. The Church was born to
carry the message of Christ to the world.
C: We shall not die but live and declare the praises of God.
P: Satan was not finished. He challenged the Church’s faith and
mission. But God preserved his Church, often quietly, sometimes
with only a whisper. Even in the depths of darkness the light of
grace flickered.
In the fourth century as Satan attacked the deity of Jesus, the
Church confessed:
C: We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from
Light, true God from true God.
P: In the fifth century as Satan challenged the doctrine of the
Holy Trinity:
C: Now this is the true Christian faith: We worship one God in
three persons and three persons in one God, without mixing the
persons or dividing the divine being. For each person—the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—is distinct, but the deity of
the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one, coequal in glory and
coeternal in majesty.
P: Through the centuries the battle continued. Often Satan
seemed to be the victor. The cry of God’s people went before his
throne:
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C: Lord, have mercy on us. Show us your face. Deliver us from
Satan’s hold.
P: When the time was right, God acted. He raised up a man,
Martin Luther, a man often plagued by weakness and doubt. But
God used that man to be a messenger of the everlasting gospel.
C: Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness, and I am your sin.
The just shall live by faith alone.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Here I stand; I can do no other.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: Almighty God, through the preaching of your servants, the
blessed Reformers, you caused the light of the Gospel to shine
forth. Grant that we may faithfully defend it against all enemies
and joyfully proclaim it to the salvation of people everywhere to
the glory of your holy name; through your Son, Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever.
C: Amen
The Word
First lesson Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23
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PSALM OF THE DAY Psalm 46
Please join in singing the refrain, the choir will sing the verses
(This psalm inspired Martin Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress”)
Choir sings verses: 1. God our strength and mighty fortress
God, our refuge day and night;
God whose promise is deliverance,
God whose law is truth and light.
Through the earth with fear may tremble,
None can shake God’s boundless might.
2. In the city of the Holy Rivers
flow and streams run pure;
Where you, abide in splendor,
There your people dwell secure.
In their hearts your love will flourish,
Through the faith your word endures.
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3. Come, behold God’s matchless wonders.
See the deeds of God’s own hand;
Gifts beyond our expectations,
Works too great to understand.
Sound God’s might in songs of glory
Sung to earth’s most distant land.
SECOND LESSON Galatians 5:1-6
ALLELUIA VERSE
Alleluia. If you continue in my Word, you are truly my disciples,
and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.
Alleluia.
Choir: O Church Arise Getty/Townsend/Hudson Judy Hainen, Music Director
1. O Church arise, and put your armor on;
Hear the call of Christ our Captain.
For now the weak can say that they are strong
In the strength that God has given.
With shield of faith and belt of Truth,
We'll stand against the devil's lies;
An army bold whose battle cry is love,
Reaching out to those in darkness.
2. Our call to war: to love the captive soul,
But to rage against the captor.
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And with the sword that makes the wounded whole,
We will fight with faith and valor.
When faced with trials on every side,
We know the outcome is secure;
And Christ will have the prize for which He died;
An inheritance of nations.
3. Come see the cross where love and mercy meet,
As the Son of God is stricken;
Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet,
For the Conqueror has Risen!
So Spirit come, put strength in every stride.
Give grace for every hurdle,
That we may run with faith to win the prize,
Of a servant good and faithful.
As saints of old still line the way,
Retelling triumphs of His grace,
We hear their calls and hunger for the day
When with Christ we stand in glory!
GOSPEL Matthew 10:16-23
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
HYMN OF THE DAY Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord CW 176
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SERMON Daniel 6:10-12; 16-23
“Stand Up For Jesus”
THANK Offering CREEDAL HYMN
We All Believe in One True God CW 270
Personal Offering Prayer: As an expression of my Christian faith I seek to
honor and serve you, O Lord, with my abilities, prayers, and our financial
resources. I recognize that I give back to you what you have given to me.
As a faithful steward I dedicate this gift to your glory and the good of your
kingdom. Amen.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
P: Almighty and eternal God! Out of the depths we call to you.
The world opens its mouth to swallow your church, and our faith
in you is too small to confront its lures and attractions!
C: We confess the weakness of our sinful flesh. Satan deceives us
daily. If we are to depend upon any strength from ourselves, all is
lost. Help us, we beg, to withstand the ungodly way of life that
the world has to offer.
P: The work is not ours, O God, but yours. O Sovereign Lord
and Creator, we have no way to satisfy your righteousness,
nothing to contest the great Deceiver’s earthly power, nothing to
mute its false attractions, nothing to uproot the rule of our sinful
flesh.
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C: We would gladly pass our days in happiness and peace in an
age awash with iniquity. Hear us, heavenly Father, for the cause is
yours. Yes, the Creator of all that is, your cause is righteous and
everlasting. Vindicate your name among the nations!
P: O all-seeing Lord, have mercy on your church. You
understand our plight. We thank you for sending a messenger of
peace to correct the times between life and death. This One is
our Son, Jesus the Christ, the incarnate Savior, who saves us from
calamities that plague your church.
C: You have chosen us to do your work. Therefore, O God,
accomplish it by your will. Stand by your church each day in the
name of Jesus, who is our shelter and shield, our mighty fortress.
Through the strength of the Holy Spirit, such faith works joy and
peace and willingness to serve a world in need.
P: We are even ready to lay down our life for this cause, as were
your servants Martin Luther and his fellow reformers and
Confessors, who forcefully stormed the kingdom of heaven to
restore the gospel of your righteousness to its central place in
Christian life.
C: For the cause is holy. Though this world is filled with devils
and though our bodies perish in persecution, your Word and
your Spirit still remain. The church always needs reform as its
message encounters the false and frivolous. But the Word of God
stands firm forever.
P: In the confidence of faith, gracious Lord, bless our efforts to
spread the gospel of the glory and grace of God throughout the
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world to the joy and edifying of all who hear and believe and for
your glory and our good.
C: Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
C: 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 Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
PREFACE
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
C: It is good and right so to do.
P: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in
all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and
everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has called
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us to be his own so that we may live under him in his kingdom
and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and
blessedness. Therefore, with all the saints on earth and hosts
of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song:
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took
bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to
his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my (+) body, which is
given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
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Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying,
“Drink from it, all of you; this is my (+) blood of the new
covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: (spoken) Amen.
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Distribution & HYMN Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior CW#313
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P: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
C: And his mercy endures forever.
P: Gracious Lord, our refuge and strength, pour out your Holy
Spirit on your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in your Word,
protect and comfort us in all temptations, defend us against all
our enemies, and bestow on the Church your saving peace;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: Amen.
BLESSING
P: The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.
C: Amen.
HYMN God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage CW 293
This familiar hymn was written to mark the 300th anniversary of the
Reformation in 1817 and was first sung as the fifth stanza of “A Mighty
Fortress.”
Postlude: Postlude on Old Hundredth arr. Fred Bock
Soul, Adore the King of Heaven. Michael Burkhardt
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Chancel Flowers Today are given to God’s glory by Ron & Mary Helen Schultz in
celebration of their 54th Wedding Anniversary on November 16th.
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK: For healing we pray for: Corinne Mahoney, Jutta
Owens, Skip Owens, Bill Gebhart, Marilyn Pearson, Larry Fronk, Fred Rathgeber,
Judy Hainen, Fred Aguda, Jean Butts, Jeri Leeper, Dave Denitto, Barb Hartshorn,
Armand Occhetti, Pat Kramer, Tom DeWitz For vision we pray for: Mary Brooks, For
chronic pain we pray for: Ken Wells, BJ Collins, Jennifer Schlegel, Renda Mackey,
Doreen Schaefer, Linda Niermeyer, our nation and leaders; those who protect us at
home and abroad; those without work and income; marriages and families; the
unborn.
If you know of someone in the hospital, please contact the church office at
352-753-9038, to let us know. Thank-you.
SERVING WITH GRATITUDE
Organist: Judy Hainen
Organist next week : Mary Burel
Sunshine & Rehab Committee: Nov 1st – 15th: Jean Butts (calls), Dorothy
Plybon (cards), Mary Helen Schultz (visits) Ocala: Vanita McCurnin
Greeters Today : Sandy Newman, Jane Semelsberger
Greeters Next Week Nov. 12th : Feg & Joan Henkel
Ushers Nov. 5th & 12th: Walt Farnsworth, Frank Selvey
Communion Assistant Nov. 5th : Roger Otto
Coffee Hostesses : Thank you to the volunteers today.
Altar Guild for October: Barb Matthias November: Mary Burel, Kay Blan
Counters: Jim Johnson, Richard Mason, Joan Blaho, Jeanette Kellam
Prayer Partner: Nov. 5th & 12th: Gail Rathgeber
Newsletter & Kneemail Coordinator: Karen Pearson
Who’s Who Reporter: Peggi Carrier
Kneemail Reporter: Karen Pearson
Bulletin Assembler: John Marks
Cleaning: Ron Klatt
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Food Pantry Drop-off Volunteers: Gordon & Shirley Roback (Thank-you to
Jim and Eva Orcutt for filling in)
WELS Connection Technician: Dan Pearson, LeRoy Valley
Photographer: Russ Niermeyer
Offerings: October 29th, 2017 Att: 115
General Fund $ 4,345.00
Building Fund $ 110.00
Coffee $ 36.00
Steeplechase $ 17.00
Flowers $ 40.00
Office Supplies $ 10.00
Mortgage Reduction $ 100.00
Carriage House $ 35.00
WinGS Alum.Cans $ 10.00
Total $ 4,703.00
Commitments to “Keep Our Vision Growing” $859,057.00 (includes the Anne
Lind gift and the Antioch Grant $25,000) Total to-date collected: $814,944.70
Our Head Elder, Jim Fehlhaber, is getting ready to construct the 2018
usher schedule and the 2018 prayer partner schedule. He will be
contacting current ushers and prayer partners soon. If you are not
currently serving as an usher or a prayer partner but would like to serve
in either capacity during 2018, please contact Jim
at [email protected] or 779-435-9065.
Happy Birthday: Dave Gonia – 5, Robin Otto – 7, Janis Liermann – 11, Jean
Marshall - 12
Happy Anniversary: Gordon & Shirley Roback - 9
Ladies Bible Study Continues Tuesdays, at 1:00 pm in the church. Topic
is "Having a Mary Spirit" by Joanna Weaver. Please contact Pam
Johnson at 352-390-6982, if you will be attending.
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Journey with Jesus Bible Study: Led by Judy Hainen
This Bible Study will continue Monday’s at 9:15 am. This study goes to
different homes each week. Topic is "The Fruits of the Spirit" by Hazel
Offner. Please contact Judy at 352-750-5320, if you will be attending.
This Week at Open Bible 11/05 to 11/11 2017 Today 8:00 AM Early Bird Bible Study
Today 9:30 AM Worship Service
Today 10:30 AM Fellowship Time Reformation Pot-luck
Today 11:30 AM Steeplechase Service
Monday 9:15 AM Journey with Jesus
Tuesday 9:40 AM Mornings with Mommy
Tuesday 1:00 PM Ladies Bible Study
Tuesday 2:00 PM 466A Group at DeWitz’s home
Tuesday 4:00 PM New Life in Christ
Wednesday 1:00 PM WinGS
Wednesday 5:00 PM Wednesday in the Word
Wednesday 6:15 PM Choir
Thursday 9:30 AM Elder’s
Ladies of Open Bible: The WinGS Meeting and Activity will be Wednesday,
November 8th at 1:00pm. We will start with a meeting and then the activity
for November will be Napkin Folding.
November 12th: A dedication of our new, renovated, building will be held on
Sunday, November 12th with a special prayer to God for his blessings on our
expansion. Following the worship service, everyone is invited into the new
fellowship hall. Pastor Schulz will conduct a tour of the new and renovated
facility. Question and input appreciated. Juice, coffee and cookies will be
served.
Coffee Host/Hostesses: Please sign-up to help with the coffee/fellowship hour.
We need people for next week. The sign-up sheet is now located on the
counter in the hallway to the new fellowship room. Men are invited to help
too! Thank you.
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New Life in Christ Class: Take a look at God, creation, the work of the
Holy Spirit, Baptism, Lord’s Supper, the dual natures of Jesus Christ,
Heaven and Hell, Judgment Day and more. Class is a good refresher for
members and pre-requisite for those wanting to join Open Bible. This class
will continue on Tuesday, November 7th from 4:00 – 5:30PM, at
church. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Schulz.
Open Bible is making plans for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday,
November 23rd following the 10:00am Worship Service. This year it
will not be catered. We are asking each family to bring an item to
share. A few ladies volunteered to cook the turkey, mashed potatoes
and gravy. Please sign up in the kitchen pass-thru.
Advent by Candlelight: Will be held Sunday, December 3rd at
6:00pm. All women are invited to attend the Advent by Candlelight.
Please sign-up on the table decorated for advent near the entrance to
the new fellowship hall. We have a sign-up sheet for each table and
hostess. Invitation are available too. Please invite your friends. If you
have any questions, please ask Karen Pearson.
Ladies Luncheon: Save the Date! The Ladies are planning a Christmas
Lunch at Arnold Palmer Country Club in The Villages, Friday,
December 15th. It will be complete with Christmas songs, a grab bag and
after lunch, a tour of Susan & Mel Parker’s decorated home.
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Open Bible Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor Mark M Schulz 4671 Bellwether Lane
Oxford, FL 34484 352-753-9038, 989-525-5514
“Growing in Christ through the Word, making His Salvation Known”
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) www.openbiblelutheranchurch.com
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