Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

September 3, 2017

8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

2

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe)

503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-2112 zionelc@zionsandusky.org

Pastor Eric L. Bodenstab Deacon, Carolyn Steinfeldt

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 3, 2017 – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship

INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY The prophet Jeremiah speaks of the incurable wound of his suffering, yet finds in God’s words the delight of his heart. When Peter doesn’t grasp Jesus’ words about suffering, Jesus tells the disciples they will find their lives in losing them. Such sacrificial love is described by Paul when he urges us to associate with the lowly and not repay evil with evil. In worship we gather as a community that we might offer ourselves for the sake of our suffering world.

GATHERING

ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE: “Gloria” from “Deutsche Messe Franz Schubert

(Please follow along and hum or sing as you choose. This will be a part of our liturgy in September)

3

Please stand

4

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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 holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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 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. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God 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.

Amen. GATHERING SONG: HYMN #655 Son of God, Eternal Savior

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. KYRIE

5

6

CANTICLE OF PRAISE

7

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.

Please be seated

WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

SPECIAL MUSIC: Children’s Prayer Arr. Robert Leaf Soloist: Sarah Mears

Oh Father, in heaven, be with us we pray. Thy word shall our hearts and our voices obey.

Through darkness and danger abide on our way. Oh Father, in heaven, be with us we pray.

So softly, so gently, the dawn of the day, With beauty surrounds us while lighting our way.

Oh Father, direct us in work and in play. In all our endeavor be faithful, we pray.

We welcome thy Spirit within us to dwell, Thy glory and honor our voices will tell.

We thank thee, we praise thee, thy word we obey. O Father, in heaven, be with us we pray.

First Reading: Jeremiah 15:15-21 Page 704 in the NRSV pew Bible Jeremiah’s delight in the word of the Lord is contradicted by the heaviness of God’s hand upon him and God’s seeming unfaithfulness. God’s tough love to Jeremiah says that if he repents, he will be allowed to continue in his strenuous ministry. Jeremiah is strengthened by the simple words: “I am with you.”

A reading from Jeremiah:

8

15 O LORD, you know; remember me and visit me, and bring down retribution for me on my persecutors. In your forbearance do not take me away; know that on your account I suffer insult. 16 Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. 17 I did not sit in the company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; under the weight of your hand I sat alone, for you had filled me with indignation. 18 Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Truly, you are to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail. 19Therefore thus says the LORD: If you turn back, I will take you back, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall serve as my mouth. It is they who will turn to you, not you who will turn to them. 20And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, says the LORD. 21I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 26:1-8 (read responsively) 1Give judgment for me, O LORD, for I have lived with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered. 2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and my mind. 3For your steadfast love is before my eyes; I have walked faithfully with you. 4I have not sat with the worthless, nor do I consort with the deceitful. 5I have hated the company of evildoers; I will not sit down with the wicked. 6I will wash my hands in innocence, O LORD, that I may go in procession round your altar, 7singing aloud a song of thanksgiving and recounting all your wonderful deeds. 8LORD, I love the house in which you dwell and the place where your glory abides.

9

SECOND READING: Romans 12:9-21 Page 1034 in the NRSV pew Bible Paul presents benchmarks for faithful relationships with Christians and non-Christians. Love is the unflagging standard of our behavior. When we encounter evil, we do not resort to its tactics but seek to overcome it with good. While Christians cannot control the actions and attitudes of others, we seek to live at peace with all people.

A reading from Romans.

9Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. 17Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. 18If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Please stand

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes | of our hearts,* so that we

may know the hope to which | God has called us.

10

The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.

GOSPEL: Matthew 16:21-28 Pages 894 in the NRSV pew Bible

After Peter confesses that Jesus is “the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (16:16), Jesus reveals the ultimate purpose of his ministry. These words prove hard to accept, even for a disciple whom Jesus has called a “rock.”

21From that time on, [after Peter confessed that Jesus was the Messiah,] Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” 23But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” 24Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. 26For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? 27“For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. 28Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”

The reading concludes: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated SERMON

Please stand

HYMN OF THE DAY #808 Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song

11

APOSTLES’ CREED

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 THE PEOPLE

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

PEACE

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

Please be seated

MEAL

OFFERTORY: Partita on “Crucifer” II Chorale-Fanfare, III; Musette Charles Callahan

Please stand

OFFERTORY HYMN #692 We Are an Offering

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Let us pray. Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKGIVING

DIALOGUE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

12

PREFACE

SANCTUS

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord... to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. 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

Please be seated

13

DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMN #798 Will You Come and Follow Me

Please stand

14

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE:

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

15

Attendance/Offering

August 26th & 27th (226) General Fund Offering received $4,883.00 Midweek General Fund Offering received $1,904.00

Weekly budgeted amount $7,480.77 - Total General Fund amount received $6,782.00

SENDING

BLESSING

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.

Amen.

CLOSING HYMN #660 Lift High the Cross

DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE: Lift High the Cross Alice Jordan Copyright © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress LiturgiesAnnual License #SAS000001.

New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United

States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. “Kyrie” from Deutsche Messe used with the approval of the Committee on Divine Worship, Adaption Copyright @1985, 1989, 2010 by GIA

Publications, Inc.

Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dane Meuschke Organist: Ron Borchardt Lector: (8:00) Dean Meyers (10:30) Linda Reichenbach Children’s Message: Dale Cerny Prayers of the People: Laura Stellhorn Serving Bread: Dale Cerny Communion Assistants: (8:00) Dick & Marlene Long (10:30) Lyle Marquardt & Suzanne Jeffrey Sound Board: (8:00) Dean Meyers (10:30) Bob Butler Ushers: (8:00) Randy Koch, Andy Castello, Joyce Leimbach, and Diane Ernst (10:30) Lyle Marquardt, Gary Yontz, Ron Dahs, George Clements, and Elaine Conley Gathering Hosts: (8:00) Andy & Savannah Castello (10:30) Al & Juanita Mitchell Greeters: Dale & Ann Cerny Altar Guild: Anna Johnson

The side and center vases are given by Terry Gast in loving memory of his wife, Norma Jean Gast.

16

Ministry Opportunity: We have a great need for someone to head up the Helping Hearts ministry. Please prayerfully consider this vitally important ministry opportunity. Contact the church office if you are interested. Thank you! Readings for September 9th & 10th : Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20.

Common Lectionary Text Study with Pastor Eric and Pastor Katie Suggitt at Mr. Smith’s Coffee House, 140 Columbus Ave. in Downtown Sandusky, every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Join together to study the readings for the coming Sunday. Everyone is welcome!

Care & Share Volunteers - Friday, September 8, 2017 Virginia Neuman, Pat Bricker-Cook, and Tom & Nancy Kinsel

The quilters are in need of flannel sheets and mattress pads for use as linings in the quilts. They have many quilts that will need to be finished but put on hold until the materials are available.

St. John @ The Bay Lutheran Mission extends an invitation to join them this afternoon for an outdoor worship and picnic. They will gather at South Bass State Park at 4:30 p.m. in the pavilion. The picnic will begin at 4:30 with a time of worship to follow.

Pastor John Mawhirter’s 60th birthday is Tuesday, September 5th . If you would like to send a card to help him celebrate, the address is:

7260 Fablegate Ct. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

The Zion Senior Choir will be kicking off the 2017-2018 choir season with our annual picnic. If you enjoy singing and would like to join the choir please come join us for our annual picnic on Thursday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. at Plumbrook Condo Estates Picnic Shelter.

17

SEPTEMBER 10TH EVENTS:

Ministry Teams: Rally Day is September 10th. Do you have a

plan for your display? We will have a setup day on Saturday, September 9th , if you want to set up early.

Rally Day Celebration: Sunday, September 10th, from 9:15- 10:15 a.m. in the Zion basement. Displays, games for all, snacks and fun for all! Activities for all ages! Come and

explore what’s going on at Zion!

VBS Children to Sing! All children and teacher/leaders are invited to come and sing during 10:30 worship on Sunday, September 10th. We will sing two of the songs from Paul & the Underground Church VBS music and all are encouraged to join in. Meet in Zion basement at 10 a.m. to practice.

Ecumenical Worship Service – September 10th 3:00 p.m. Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo, and Bishop Daniel E. Beaudoin will be leading a joint commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation at St. Michael the Archangel Church, located in Findlay, across from our Synod Office. This service, entitled, “Together in Hope” will highlight the five ecumenical imperatives from the document “From Conflict to Communion”. For full details and directions, please go to our church calendar at zionsandusky.org and click on the calendar tab. Select the event on September 10th, and click more details.

Senior Choir rehearsals will begin Thursday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. If you have any questions, you may call Ron Albert @ 419-626-1645 or Carla Mitchell @ 419-621-7473. Help us sing God’s praise!

First Responders Appreciation Breakfast: Zion will be joining with the other FLAMe churches to express our thanks and appreciation to those who work to protect us. St. Paul Lutheran Church will be hosting the event this year on Saturday, September 16th from 8 to 11 a.m. There is a sign-up sheet at the Kiosk in the Gathering Room. There is a need for volunteers as well as for items needed.

18

Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission is bringing this exclusive movie to our area theaters. However, we must have a total of 100 tickets sold in order to do so (total combined from local Lutheran churches). Tickets may be purchased NOW online at the link posted below. Reserve your seat now. Credit cards will not be charged until sales reach a total of 100. Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 pm at Cinemark Sandusky. Visit http://luthermovie.link/firelands

Ticket Purchase Deadline - September 17th We still need to sell 28 tickets!

Amazon shoppers! Did you know that when you buy online from Amazon, they will donate 0.5% of qualifying purchases to Zion?

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support Zion by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com

Just use the charity link given and it will take you to Amazon and ask you if you would like Amazon to give to Zion. Pretty simple!

Your unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/34-1138476

Sign-up sheets are at the Kiosk for the following events:

Eastern Conference of the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the ELCA Women – Fall Retreat

Ladies Rally at First Christian Church (RSVP by 9/15)

First Responders Appreciation Breakfast Volunteers

See the flyer on the bulletin board for more details.

19

F.L.Y. (Firelands Lutheran Youth) Announcements:

2 Timothy 2:22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 22Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Another version says “Flee youthful lusts…” What does this mean? Paul tells Timothy to flee youthful lusts. Yes, it can be referring to sexual temptations but it can also refer to being impatient, being arrogant and proud, and loving to argue your point. (when we read vs 23 we can see Paul is talking to Timothy about this.)

We are bombarded constantly with “stuff” on social media, the news, movies, television, music,

and people that would pull us into these youthful passions. Paul says to shun or flee from them.

That means turn your back to it and run! But, he goes further and encourages Timothy to pursue

righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those… Let’s break it down. What does it mean

to pursue? It means to seek or search out, follow, or run after something. It is active! We are to

seek after righteousness, faith, love, and peace. Who are “those”? “Those” have a personal

relationship with the Lord Jesus. “Those”, are friends that can pray with and talk with us, read the

Bible with us , and fellowship with. “Those” can help strengthen and encourage us to pursue

Christ and all He wants to be to us. The kind of friends we hang around will influence us for good

or bad.

In short, run from the bad “stuff” and toward the good! If you are not fleeing and pursuing, then

what are you doing? How can you flee and pursue in your own life?

The FLAMe churches are working together to show our

thanks and appreciation to those who work to protect us by hosting a First Responders Breakfast on September 16th, from 8 to 11 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church. We need volunteers! Please contact Jenn Parkison @ 419-656-8859 if you can help out!

If you ever need to or want to get ahold of Jenn Parkison you can call or text her at 419-656-8859 or email her @ jennparkison@gmail.com . Feel free to friend her on Facebook and follow her on Instagram @ Jennifer Parkison.

Beginning September 24th at 10:00 a.m., join Jenn Parkison for Coffee and Conversation. We will meet at the Schade-Mylander Plaza in downtown Sandusky. If it is raining, we will meet at Kroger in the seating area by Starbucks.

See you there!

20

Children’s Announcements:

We are looking for all children who want to sing and have fun!

If you have any questions, emailZioncherubchoir@gmail.com

Rally Day is coming up on September 10th and you won’t want to miss it! We

are excited and ready for you to join us for Children of Zion!

Rally Day Celebration

Sunday, September 10th from 9:15-10:15 a.m.

in the Zion basement

Displays, games for all, snacks and fun for all!

Activities for all ages! Come and explore what’s going on at Zion

VBS Children to Sing!

All children and teacher/leaders are invited to come and sing during 10:30 worship on Sunday, September 10th. We will sing two of the songs from Paul & the Underground Church VBS music and all are encouraged to join in. Meet in Zion basement at 10 a.m. to practice.

Parents: Just a reminder that there are children’s worship bags on a rack in front

of the Mary & Martha window. Please take advantage of the bags for your child to

use during worship service. At the end of the service, please keep any papers used

by your child and return the bag with the remainder of its contents to the basket by

the stand to that the bag can be refilled for the following week.

Cherub Choir

Ice Cream Social

September 7, 2017 from 5:30-

6:00 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

21

In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing as well. Holy Communion is offered at all services.

Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM.

Adult Forum Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in the Stellhorn Library.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

This week in Ministry: Sunday, September 3 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship 3:00 p.m. Picnic & Worship with St. Johns @ the Bay (Put-in-Bay) Monday, September 4 OFFICE CLOSED No Quilters No Meetings Tuesday, September 5 9:00 a.m. Quilters – Basement 1:00 p.m. Lectionary Study @ Mr. Smith’s 4:00 p.m. Faith Formation - Library If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call Pastor Eric 419-503-5288 or the church office at 419-625-2112.

Wednesday, September 6 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study – Library 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. Property & Facilities Meeting Pastor’s Office 7:00 p.m. Agape – Library 7:00 p.m. Circle of Friends – 4618 Pinewood #221, Sandusky Thursday, September 7 9:30 a.m. Priscilla – 12508 Rte. 250, Milan 5:30 p.m. Cherub Choir Ice Cream Social 6:00 p.m. Choir Picnic – Plumbrook Estates Picnic Shelter

Friday, September 8

Saturday, September 9 1:30 p.m. Celebration of Life service for Tom Pascoe

6:00 p.m. Worship

It’s easy to join our mailing list! Just send

your email address by text message.

Text ZIONLUTHERAN to 22828 to get

started. (message and data rates may apply.)

The full church calendar for the month can be viewed on the church website:

Zionsandusky.org