Christ the Servant Lutheran Church

Putting Jesus’ Way of Life into Practice by...

Encountering God, Loving One Another, & Reaching the World.

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 30, 2020

The fruit of the Spirit is ... love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity,

faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

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Welcome to Christ the Servant Lutheran Church

Prelude Music “Processional (Air from ‘Water Music’)” George Frederic Handel @1959 Consolidated Music Publishers, Inc.

Welcome & Centering Time

Thanksgiving for Baptism

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are raised with him to new life. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

Water may be poured as the presiding minister gives thanks. We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning you created us in your image and planted us in a well-watered garden. In the desert you promised pools of water for the parched, and you gave us water from the rock. When we did not know the way, you sent the Good Shepherd to lead us to still waters. At the cross, you watered us from Jesus’ wounded side, and on this day, you shower us again with the water of life. We praise you for your salvation through water, for the water in this font, and for all water everywhere. Bathe us in your forgiveness, grace, and love. Satisfy the thirsty, and give us the life only you can give. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen

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Gathering Song “Holy Spirit” Verse 1: There's nothing worth more that can ever come close

No thing can compare You're our living hope Your Presence Lord

Verse 2: I've tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves Where my heart becomes free and my shame is undone Your Presence Lord

Chorus 1a: Holy Spirit You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere Your glory God is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your Presence Lord Your Presence Lord

Repeat Verses 1 & 2 and Chorus 1a

Bridge: Let us become more aware of Your Presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness (Repeat 3x)

Chorus 1b: Holy Spirit You are welcome here

Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere Your glory God is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your Presence Lord

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

Prayer of the Day

Let us pray… O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffering for the sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience, and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

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The First Reading: Romans 12:1-2 1I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. The Gospel Reading: Luke 4:1-11

1Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3The devil

said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." 4Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.'" 5Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the

kingdoms of the world. 6And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." 8Jesus answered him, "It is

written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" 9Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10for it is written, 'He will

command his angels concerning you, to protect you,' 11and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'"

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

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Sermon Intern Katie Langston Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

Hymn of the Day “When Peace Like A River”

Verse 1 When peace like a river Attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say It is well It is well with my soul

Chorus It is well with my soul It is well It is well with my soul

Verse 2 Tho' Satan should buffet Tho' trials should come Let this blest assurance control That Christ hath regarded My helpless estate And hath shed His own blood For my soul (Chorus)

Verse 3 My sin O the bliss Of this glorious tho't My sin not in part but the whole Is nailed to the cross And I bear it no more Praise the Lord Praise the Lord O my soul (Chorus)

Verse 4 And Lord haste the day When the faith shall be sight The clouds be rolled back as a scroll The trump shall resound And the Lord shall descend Even so it is well With my soul (Chorus)

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Prayers of Intercession Response: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

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You are invited to share God’s peace.

Offering Offering Song “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Intern Katie Langston

Verse 1 I need Thee every hour Most gracious Lord No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford

Chorus I need Thee O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now my Savior I come to Thee

Verse 2 I need Thee every hour Stay Thou near by Temptations lose their pow'r When Thou art nigh

Verse 3 I need Thee every hour In joy or pain Come quickly and abide Or life is vain

Verse 4 I need Thee every hour Most Holy One O make me Thine indeed Thou blessed Son

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Offering Prayer Be known to us, God, our creator, through all your ways of grace that we have received from your Son, Jesus Christ. May we continue to live lives rooted and built up in Him abounding in thanksgiving. 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

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Blessing God, the creator, ☩ Jesus, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit, the comforter, bless you and keep

you in eternal love. Amen Sending Hymn “This I Believe (The Creed)”

Verse 1 Our Father everlasting The all creating One God Almighty Through Your Holy Spirit Conceiving Christ the Son Jesus our Saviour

Chorus 1 I believe in God our Father I believe in Christ the Son I believe in the Holy Spirit Our God is three in One I believe in the resurrection That we will rise again For I believe in the Name of Jesus

Verse 2 Our judge and our defender Suffered and crucified Forgiveness is in You Descended into darkness You rose in glorious life Forever seated high

Bridge I believe in You I believe You rose again I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord

Chorus 2 I believe in life eternal I believe in the virgin birth I believe in the saints' communion And in Your holy Church I believe in the resurrection When Jesus comes again For I believe in the Name of Jesus

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Dismissal Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God.

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3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 Phone 651-429-6595

Email office@cslcvh.org Website-www.cslcvh.org Rev. Chris Steubing, Pastor; pastorchris@cslcvh.org; 651-335-0256

Intern Katie Langston; internkatie@cslcvh.org Sandy Hammerlind, Ministry Coordinator; office@cslcvh.org

Current Prayer Requests For those who are in need of healing: Sylvia Malsam, Armond Snelson, Abby Cudney & David Roelofs (friends of Justin & Anna Grimm), Brenda Holt (Susan Rensted’s sister-in-law). Isauro (family friend of Mike & Sue Woehrle. Prayers for social unrest, racism, polarization, virus, poverty, and homelessness our world is experiencing. Prayers for students, teachers and families as they begin a new school year. Prayers for families dealing with mental health and addiction concerns during these challenging times. For those who are grieving: The family and friends of… Gordy Hultman (Dell Hultman & Family), Kurt Schultz (Dell Hultman’s brother), Jason Embertson (Lynn LeMire’s son), Melissa Lombardo (Sue Woehrle's friend's sister), Kathryn Hill (family friend of Pastor Chris).

Sunday, August 30 - 13th Sunday After Pentecost 9:00 AM - Worship (Online) 10:15 AM - Fellowship Time (Zoom) Monday, August 31 4:00 PM - Intentional Faith Development Team (Zoom Mtg) 6:00 PM - CRT (Zoom Mtg) Tuesday, September 1 7:30 AM - Free Bread Distribution (Patio) 6:30 PM - Passionate Worship (Zoom Mtg) 7:00 PM - AA Meeting (Patio) Wednesday, September 2 8:00 AM - Extravagant Generosity Team (Zoom Mtg) 10:00 AM - Wednesday Bible Study (Zoom Mtg) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Youth Missional Community Thursday, September 3 5:30 PM - Executive Committee / Practice Teams (Zoom Mtg) 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Stewardship for All Seasons (Zoom) Friday, September 4 Saturday, September 5 Sunday, September 6 - 14th Sunday After Pentecost 9:00 AM - Worship - Outdoor Service 10:15 AM - Fellowship Time

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Iowa Derecho Disaster Response A violent derecho storm with hurricane -force winds passed through Iowa on August 10, 2020, leaving widespread destruction and more than 400,000 Iowans without electricity. More than a week later, many communities across the state were still left without power, transportation, or reliable access to food. The Lutheran Disaster Response Fund has been activated to lift up those who need support to recover from the derecho. This

fund is a partnership among LSI and the three Iowa synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Visit the LSI Disaster Relief web page (https://lsiowa.org/disasterrelief/) to learn how congregations and individuals can give, volunteer and receive assistance following this storm.

School Supplies Shopping List The following items have been identified as needs for Vadnais Elementary. Can you help?

Markers - either fine or regular. Glue sticks Crayons - 24 pack Large erasers - pink Wide ruled spiral notebooks Scissors - either rounded or pointed

How to Donate! Tuesdays from 7:30 to 10:00 AM, or email lois@cslcvh.org to arrange a drop-off time, or donate online, mail in a check, simply note "School Supplies" under Community Assistance, and Risk-Taking Mission & Service will shop for supplies

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Outdoor Worship Services

(weather permitting)

Sundays in September - Church Lawn - 9:00am

We look forward to gathering for worship here at Christ the Servant

outdoors on the church lawn, on Sundays in September. The Covid-

19 Response Team has implemented the following as we prepare

for in person, outdoor worship together.

1. Reservations required – either online (a link will be provided next

week) or email/call the church office. We need to know how many will be attending. The grounds will be marked to allow for the 6-foot physical distancing. Families can sit together.

2. Masks are required. 3. COVID monitors will be onsite ensuring proper distancing. 4. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on, beverage and snacks. 5. The church will be closed. No bathrooms in use. 6. Hand sanitizing stations and garbage cans will be avail- able. 7. If you are having any symptoms, please stay home. Self-

monitoring is important in minimizing the spread of COVID.

We look forward to worshipping together!

Please reserve your spot by 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday

afternoon prior to assist our Covid Response Team

in preparing for a safe event for all.

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Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, October 9, 2020 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Would you like to help during the drive to help it run smoothly? If so, email lois@cslcvh.org! Sign up to give soon… We are set for 42 slots, with a third already filled. And spread the word!