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ZION LUTHERAN
CHURCH
A Church of
The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod
420 1st St. SE
PO Box 118
Gwinner, ND 58040
www.ziongwinner.org
Office 701-678-2401
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek
Cell 701-680-3837
Email: [email protected]
Parish Assistant: Tana McKenna
Email: [email protected]
Tenth Sunday
after Trinity
August 16,
Year of Our T Lord 2020
Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem
Our Lord wept over Jerusalem for the destruction that
would soon come upon her. For she did not recognize
the time of God’s visitation in Christ, who had come
to bring her peace (Luke 19:41–48). Through His
prophets God had consistently called His people to
turn from their deceit and false worship. “But My
people do not know the judgments of the Lord” (Jer.
8:4–12). They sought to establish their own
righteousness rather than receive Christ’s
righteousness through faith (Rom. 9:30–10:4). So it
was that God was in His temple to cleanse it, a
precursor to the once-for-all cleansing from sin which
He would accomplish in the temple of His own body
on the cross. God grant us to know the things that
make for our peace—His visitation in the Word and
Sacraments—that by the Holy Spirit we may
penitently confess “Jesus is Lord” (1 Cor. 12:1–11).
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T Confession and Absolution T
Hymn of Invocation: 873 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Text and tune: Public domain
Stand
The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto
God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us
forgiveness.
P Our help is in the name of the Lord,
C who made heaven and earth.
P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord,
C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Silence for reflection on God’s Word and for self-examination.
P O almighty God, merciful Father,
C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with
which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and
eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of
them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy,
innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be
gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.
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P Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained
servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead
and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name
of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
T Service of the Word T
Introit Psalm 55:1, 4–5, 16; antiphon: vv. 16a, 17b, 18a, 22a
P I call to God, and he hears my voice;
he redeems my soul in safety.
C Cast your burden on the LORD,
and he will sustain you.
P Give ear to my prayer, O God,
and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!
C My heart is in anguish within me;
the terrors of death have fallen upon me.
P Fear and trembling come upon me,
and horror overwhelms me.
C But I call to God,
and the LORD will save me.
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.
P I call to God, and he hears my voice;
he redeems my soul in safety.
C Cast your burden on the LORD,
and he will sustain you.
Kyrie LSB 186
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Gloria in Excelsis LSB 187
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Salutation and Collect of the Day
O God, You declare Your almighty power above all in showing mercy and pity.
Mercifully grant us such a measure of Your grace that we may obtain Your
gracious promises and be made partakers of Your heavenly treasures; through
Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sit
Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 8:4–12
4“You shall say to them, Thus says the LORD:
When men fall, do they not rise again?
If one turns away, does he not return? 5Why then has this people turned away
in perpetual backsliding?
They hold fast to deceit;
they refuse to return. 6I have paid attention and listened,
but they have not spoken rightly;
no man relents of his evil,
saying, ‘What have I done?’
Everyone turns to his own course,
like a horse plunging headlong into battle. 7Even the stork in the heavens
knows her times,
and the turtledove, swallow, and crane
keep the time of their coming,
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but my people know not
the just decrees of the LORD.
8“How can you say, ‘We are wise,
and the law of the LORD is with us’?
But behold, the lying pen of the scribes
has made it into a lie. 9The wise men shall be put to shame;
they shall be dismayed and taken;
behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD,
so what wisdom is in them? 10Therefore I will give their wives to others
and their fields to conquerors,
because from the least to the greatest
everyone is greedy for unjust gain;
from prophet to priest,
everyone deals falsely. 11They have healed the wound of my people lightly,
saying, ‘Peace, peace,’
when there is no peace. 12Were they ashamed when they committed abomination?
No, they were not at all ashamed;
they did not know how to blush.
Therefore they shall fall among the fallen;
when I punish them, they shall be overthrown,
says the LORD”.
P This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Gradual Psalm 17:8, 2
P Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings.
C From your presence let my vindication come!
Let your eyes behold the right!
Epistle 1 Corinthians 12:1–11
1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You
know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you
were led. 3Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of
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God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the
Holy Spirit.
4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of
service, but the same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God
who empowers them all in everyone. 7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit
for the common good. 8To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom,
and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9to another
faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10to another the
working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish
between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of
tongues. 11All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to
each one individually as he wills.
P This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia LSB 190
Holy Gospel Luke 19:41–48
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the nineteenth chapter.
41When [Jesus] drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42saying, “Would that you,
even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are
hidden from your eyes. 43For the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set
up a barricade around you and surround you and hem you in on every side 44and tear
you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they will not leave
one stone upon another in you, because you did not know the time of your
visitation.”
45And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, 46saying to
them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a den
of robbers.”
47And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and
the principal men of the people were seeking to destroy him, 48but they did not find
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anything they could do, for all the people were hanging on his words.
P This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Nicene Creed
C I believe in one God,
the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth
and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of His Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light,
very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered and was buried.
And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures
and ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,
whose kingdom will have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord and giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,
who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,
and I look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life T of the world to come. Amen.
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Hymn of the Day: 644 The Church’s One Foundation
Text and tune: Public domain
Sermon
Stand
Offertory LSB 192
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Offering
Prayer of the Church
P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people
according to their needs.
Brief silence
Gracious heavenly Father, keep us, Your baptized children, as the apple of Your
eye and hide us in the shadow of Your wings. Turn us from all false doctrine,
whereby Your holy name is blasphemed and profaned. Give ear to our prayers for
mercy, and forgive our sins for the sake of Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Lord,
in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Fill Your vineyard with faithful laborers, O Lord. Bless them with Your wisdom,
that they would be faithful stewards of Your mysteries, making known Your
gracious visitation in the Holy Word and Sacraments, which deliver eternal
salvation to those who hear and receive in faith. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Defend Your Church throughout the world, O Lord. Give strength to our brothers
and sisters in Christ who experience persecution, and turn the hearts of our
enemies, that they would be brought to repentance and faith and joined to the
fellowship of all believers. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Give us hearts to recognize that all that we have comes from Your gracious
provisions, and keep us faithful when we have more than we need, that we would
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be generous in our tithes and offerings and in our assistance of those who need
help. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Bless the relief agencies of our Synod and all other groups who provide relief and
aid to those in need. Let compassion and mercy be their guiding light, and give
wisdom and discernment to those who administer these agencies, that their use
of resources would be wise and beneficial. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Bless Donald, our president; Doug, our governor; all those who make and
administer our laws; and all judges, that they might serve our country faithfully
and make decisions with wisdom. Defend all who serve in our military, and give
courage to both them and their families. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Support and strengthen those who are sick or suffering including Steve, Sandy,
and Tina. In the midst of their trials, keep them always focused upon Christ and
the everlasting hope they have in Him, and, if it be Your will, restore them to
physical health and strength. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P We give You thanks, heavenly Father, for the great gift Your Son, Jesus, has given
us in His Holy Supper. As we join together with angels and archangels and all the
company of heaven in lauding and praising You, lift up our hearts, that we would
rightly receive Jesus’ body and blood for the forgiveness of our sin. Lord, in Your
mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P This morning and throughout this week we hold before You in prayer Dustin &
Keisha Schreiner, DJ, Miley, and Easton
C Heavenly Father, we ask that in Your unconditional love that you would
protect Dustin, Keisha, DJ, Miley and Easton from all physical harm and
danger and that You would keep them in the certainty of their salvation
that they have by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We also pray that
You would enable us, this congregation of Zion, to hold the Schreiner
family in our prayers this week and let them know that we love them in
Jesus Christ. Amen.
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.
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T Service of the Sacrament T
Preface LSB 194
P It is truly meet, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus
Christ, our Lord, who, having created all things, took on human flesh and was
born of the virgin Mary. For our sake He died on the cross and rose from the
dead to put an end to death, thus fulfilling Your will and gaining for You a holy
people. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of
heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and
saying:
Sanctus LSB 195
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Lord's Prayer LSB 196
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 Words of Our Lord LSB 197
P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when
He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat;
this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”
In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks,
He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in
My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as
you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
Pax Domini LSB 197
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Agnus Dei LSB 198
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Communion at Zion At Zion Lutheran Church we follow the historic Christian practice of communion being for members only. This is not a
recent innovation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, but rather, membership communion has been the universal
practice of the Church for many centuries. In fact, to this day, it is still practiced by the majority of Christian Churches
around the world.
Our practice of membership communion (also known as closed communion) is prompted by our love, care, and concern
for people. We observe communion for members only to protect those of a different confession from possibly taking the
Lord’s Supper to their judgment and harm. (See 1 Cor. 11:27-32) Furthermore, since the Lord’s Supper is a public
declaration of unity, we desire no divisions at the altar but joyful unity in the same teaching and confession of faith.
(See 1 Cor. 10:16-17).
If you are not a confirmed member in good standing of a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Congregation,
we ask that you do not commune today.
However, please know that we look forward to having you at the Lord’s Table soon. Pastor Filipek sincerely invites you
to visit with him about becoming a member of Zion Lutheran Church, so that you may be ready to partake of this great
gift of communion with us.
Distribution Those participating in communion are asked to exit the pew on the outer aisle.
When coming forward to receive communion we ask that 7 people from each side approach the altar.
The Common Cup and Individual Cups are offered at the Supper; you can specify to the servers which
cup you would like to receive from. After receiving communion please exit down the center aisle.
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Nunc Dimittis LSB 199
Thanksgiving LSB 200
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P Let us pray
We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this
salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us
through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another;
through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Benediction LSB 202
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Hymn to Depart: 579 The Law of God Is Good and Wise
5 The Law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no pow’r to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at His throne,
Saved by His grace through faith alone. Text and tune: Public domain
Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV®
Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®
), copyright ©
2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2018 Concordia Publishing House.
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MISSION OF THE MONTH Gwinner First Responders
The First Responders are a group of men and women from our community
who give their time and service when called upon. They have jobs and
families; but when 911 calls, they drop everything in order to help those in
need. These folks are a valuable resource in our community. The First
Responders are always in need of updated equipment and supplies. Thank
you for your continued support!
Prayer Family
Dustin & Keisha Schreiner
DJ, Miley, Easton
PO Box 92 Gwinner
Cleaners in God’s House of Zion Please remember to sign your name on the chart on the bulletin board
by the kitchen noting which area of the church you have cleaned
Aug 16-22: Kelly & Liz Neustel, David & LaVonne Nelson, Geneva Waswick
Ushers for the Month of August
2nd
Alex & Sam Opdahl 9th
Greg & Janet Nelson
16th
Duane & Sharon Orth 23rd
Bob Orn
30th
David & LaVonne Nelson
Pastor’s Contact Information
Generally, Pastor is in his study Monday – Thursday.
However, he will be in and out for visitations, meetings, etc.
If you would like to meet with him, please contact him directly.
Pastor Filipek is available via phone at 701-680-3837
or email: [email protected]
Parish Assistant Office Hours
Monday- Thursday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tana is not in the office on Friday in the summer
Email: [email protected]
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This Week in the Congregation of Zion Today 9 am Catechesis
10 am Divine Service with Holy Communion
Mon 17th
2pm LWML
Wed 19th
9am Catechesis
Sun 23rd
9 am Catechesis
10 am Divine Service with Holy Communion
Attendance & Giving at Zion Sunday, August 9
Worship Attendance: 42
Catechesis: 16
Category
Received
Last Week
Received for
August
Monthly
Goal YTD Received YTD Needed
Over/Under
Goal
General Fund 2,005.00$ 6,300.00$ 11,878.25$ 95,382.52$ 84,975.17$ 10,407.35$
Misc. Income 0.75$ 1.50$ 61.50$
Building Fund 270.00$ 540.00$ 5,210.00$
Cemetery Fund 200.00$
Memorial Fund -$ -$ -$
Vehicle Fund -$ -$ -$
ND Missions 335.00$ 875.00$ 2,166.67$ 12,385.00$ 15,500.00$ (3,115.00)$
Mission of Month 75.00$ 275.00$
Helping Hands -$ -$ Higher Things -$ -$
142,539.00$
26,000.00$
Zion's Income Goal:
ND Mission Goal:
Did you know…. We offer the convenience of electronic giving? Simply follow these easy steps:
1) Visit the church website at www.ziongwinner.org
2) Click on the Online Giving tab at the top of the page,
3) Click on the Sign In/Sign Up button, then
4) Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile
and to schedule your recurring contributions.
In this time of need, please consider electronic giving.
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Prayer and Petitions August 16, 2020
Please let Pastor know if you want a request added or removed
Health Concerns
Steve Metzen: ongoing health issues
Sandy Asche: undergoing cancer treatments
Remembering Our Homebound
Delores Johnson at Park Side Lisbon
Lois Enderson at Park Side Lisbon
Lorrie Eiter at Forman Manor
Marjorie Fuss at home in Gwinner
Grieving With The Family
Remembering Those Who Serve
Rick Gaden: National Guard
Nate Utecht: US Navy in Guam
Chris Mathias, Jason Asche, AJ Enderson, Bob Orn: Volunteer Fire & Rescue
God has called each of us to unique
and specific vocations: son, daughter,
sister, brother, friend, employee, just
to name a few. Each of those
vocations brings challenges, joys and
responsibilities.
This year’s LCMS-U Fall retreat will
focus on the vocation of student, as
we discuss the unique challenges and
joys of navigating university life as
those who are baptized into Christ.
WHO: ND COLLEGE STUDENTS
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 5-7
WHERE: SHEPHERD’S HILL
AT THE CROSSROADS
COST: $85 COVERS ALL MEALS AND LODGING
FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER
CONTACT PASTOR DAN SUELZLE AT
[email protected] OR 701-215-2592