*Confession & Forgiveness: (pause for silent confession of sins)

*Sing: “Out of the Depths I Cry to You” - verses 1 & 2 #295

MarJean Damerval (all sing)

*Sing: “How Great Thou Art” - verses 1 & 3 #532

Don & Peg Holtan (all sing)

* Prayer of the Day:

L: Gracious Father, bless the music of this day that it might glorify your holy name. As we worship, may our music be a witness to your majesty & love, and remind all people that you are always watching, and listening, from your throne above. May your presence and beauty be found in every note, and may the words that are sung reach the hearts of your people, drawing them closer to you. May your Spirit guide us so that we might be instruments of your peace, and proclaim your glory with glad voices. In Jesus’ name we pray.

C: Amen.

Gift of Music - Choir: “My Life Flows On” WOV #781

Hymn: Ps. 119:105 - “Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet” (Insert)

Scripture & Sermon:

Part One: Psalm 6:9 (Don Holtan - Reflection)

“The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer.”

Sing: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” #439

Don & Peg Holtan (all sing vs. 1 & 3; Don & Peg on vs. 2)

Part Two: Psalm 50:12 (MarJean Damerval - Reflection)

“For the world and its fullness are mine.”

Sing: “This is My Father’s World” #554

MarJean Damerval (all sing, acapella)

Part Three: Psalm 127:3 (Julie Steffenson - Children’s Message)

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.”

Sing: “Jesus Loves Me” (Children) ReClaim #258

Karen Salz

*Confession of Faith - “Praise to the Father” #517

MarJean Damerval (all sing)

Offering: Gift of Music by Don & Peg Holtan

*THE PRAYERS - Each petition ends with “Hear Us, O God” followed by the singing of “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”

*The Lord’s Prayer - Gift of Music by Karen Salz

Benediction: Julie Steffenson L: As you go on your way, may God go with you. May God go before you to show you the way; may God go behind you to encourage you; beside you to befriend you; above you to watch over; within you to give you peace. In the name of the Father, Son and Spirit. In the name of the Father, Son and Spirit. In the name of the Father, Son and Spirit. C: Amen.

Going Forth Dialogue … Psalm 46 - Read Responsively

L: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. C: Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, L: Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. C: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. L: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. C: God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. L: The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; He utters his voice, the earth melts.

C: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. L: Come, behold the works of the Lord, how He has brought desolations on the earth. C: He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the chariots with fire. L: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” C: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

*Closing Hymn: Psalm 46 - “A Mighty Fortress” #229 Verses 1 & 4 All Verse 2—Women Verse 3—Men

*Dismissal - Julie Steffenson L: Go in peace. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord C: Thanks be to God. The song goes on!

Postlude - Gift of Music by Karen & MarJean

WORSHIP SERVANTS Tonight: THANKS!

Musicians: MarJean Damerval, Don & Peg Holtan, Karen Salz Sound: Don Holtan Worship Leader & Set up: Julie Steffenson Scripture Reader & Prayers: Julie Steffenson Coffee: Peg Holtan Treats: Marcia Harms Acolyte: Ava Siebenaler Ushers: Bob Harms & Brock Edwards with Mason & Gavin Take-down: Janet Sunde and friends

Thanks for worshiping with us this evening. Your presence is your gift to us. We pray that our Service of Word and Sacrament is a blessing to you. Sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever we are praising, proclaiming and practicing Emmanuel – God with us – in daily life! May the power of the Holy Spirit equip the saints for Witness in the World! www.emmanuelofrochester.org

Worship Eve of

Pentecost XIII August 13, 2016

6:00 p.m.

Music Celebration Service

“Martin Luther was born into a musical family. As a boy, he joined a

boys' choir & became proficient with the flute. Luther became known in

particular for three things: the doctrine of salvation by faith alone, the

belief that Scripture should be translated into the people's language, and

the birth of congregational singing. He felt that music was of God, not

of man. And he was determined to restore congregational singing in the

German language to the Church. So strong were his beliefs about music

and worship that he wrote these fiery words: ‘Next to the word of God,

the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. It controls

our hearts, minds and spirits. A person who does not regard music as a

marvelous creation of God does not deserve to be called a human

being; he should be permitted to hear nothing but the braying of asses

and the grunting of hogs!’” — Center for Church Music, Songs & Hymns

* indicates stand as you are able

Prelude - “Four Hands” (MarJean and Karen) & Hymn Sing

Welcome/Announcements - Julie Steffenson

*Call to Worship: Psalm 100 - Responsively

L: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

C: Serve the Lord with gladness!

L: Come into His presence with singing!

C: Know that the Lord, He is God!

L: It is He who made us, and we are His;

C: We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

L: Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.

C: Give thanks to Him; bless His name!

L: For the Lord is good;

C: His steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

Thanks to our worship leaders and musicians who have glorified God in word and song this day. Our Service of Worship tonight featured the Book of Psalms, which was Israel’s Prayer Book and Hymnal.

Communication Cards/Offering Envelopes: Emmanuel Lutheran has received new offering envelopes, which are also being used as visitor & communication cards. If you are visiting with us, please know that your presence is your gift to us. We have a generous congregation and ask only that you share your contact information with us. Members and visitors may use the communication envelopes to indicate a desire for a pastoral visit, a prayer concern, or to provide changes in contact information. Envelopes may be placed in the offering basket. Thanks.

PRAYING FOR OUR SCHOOLS: During the month of August we are praying for All Area Schools. Thanks for keeping the staff and the students of our local schools in your prayers.

Madonna Towers Skilled Care Chapel: On the first & third Wednesdays of each month, Emmanuel members are invited to participate in a ministry to area seniors. Our next Services will be on Wednesdays, August 17, & September 7 & 21 at 1:00 pm. Give Lee Pearce a call if you would like to participate in this wonderful ministry.

Men’s Bible Study Breakfast: Emmanuel Men are meeting weekly on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. at Charlie’s (1408 2nd. St. SW) for breakfast & a first look at the lectionary readings for the week. Bring a friend, sit at the feet of Jesus & practice being evangelical. Our final meeting at Charlie’s is Tuesday, August 16. Our Bible Readings for Pentecost XIV are: Isaiah 66:18-23, Ps. 50:1-15, Hebrews 12:18-29, & Luke 13:22-30. Beginning on August 30, we will be meeting at Oasis Church weekly on Tuesdays at 8am. A Continental Breakfast will be served. A new study on the Book of Revelation begins in September.

Women’s Bible Studies: Emmanuel Women are on summer break & will resume Bible Study in the fall with a new study on the Book of Revelation.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Rochester, Minnesota Contact Information: 1815—38th Street NW, Rochester, MN Phone: 507-206-3048 www.emmanuelofrochester.org

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Pentecost XIII - 6 pm

“Praising, Proclaiming and Practicing

Emmanuel—God with us—in daily

life!”

Save the DATES!

Saturday, August 20 (6pm): Baptism of Jonah Thomas Cafferty.

Saturday, August 27 (3pm): All Church Picnic with Oasis & Iglesia. Sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space

Saturday, September 10 (5:10pm): Saturday School Rally Day.

Saturday, September 17: Iowa Mission District Convocation at Bethany Lutheran in Laurens, Iowa. Guest Speaker at Emmanuel Worship: Adam Morgan (Montreal, Quebec).

Don’t forget to offer your gifts as “worship and hospitality servants”, weekly for Worship! Contact Julie

Steffenson or visit the signup sheet in the Gathering Space. Thanks!

The August Emmanuel Prayer Calendar & Epistle Newsletter

are available in print! Pick up your copy of the September - November

issue of “Our Daily Bread”.

The Emmanuel Weekly

CALENDAR ITEMS

Sat, Aug. 13 - Pentecost

XIII Worship @ 6pm;

Pastor Dave and Lee

Pearce returning from

NALC Convocation

Tues, August 16 - Men’s

Bible Study Breakfast at

Charlie’s (8am)

Wed, Aug. 17—Madonna

Towers Worship (1pm)

Thurs, August 18 - Clergy

Meeting in La Crosse

Sat, Aug. 20 - Pentecost

XIV Worship @ 6pm with

Baptism of Jonah

Thomas Cafferty

Sunday, Aug. 21 - Pastor

Dave preaching at South

Zumbro Lutheran (9am)

with baptism of Luke

Evan Patzke

August Liturgy: LBW

SONG: “THY WORD”

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

When I feel afraid, I think I've lost my way, Still You're there right beside me. Nothing will I fear, as long as you are near, Please be near me to the end.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

I will not forget, your love for me, And yet, I’ll forever be wandering. Jesus be my guide, hold me to Your side, I will love You to the end.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

SONG: “JESUS LOVES ME”

Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me! He who died, Heaven’s gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in. REFRAIN

Jesus loves me! He will stay, Close beside me all the way; Thou hast bled and died for me, I will henceforth live for Thee. REFRAIN

SONG: “THY WORD”

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

When I feel afraid, I think I've lost my way, Still You're there right beside me. Nothing will I fear, as long as you are near, Please be near me to the end.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

I will not forget, your love for me, And yet, I’ll forever be wandering. Jesus be my guide, hold me to Your side, I will love You to the end.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

SONG: “JESUS LOVES ME”

Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me! He who died, Heaven’s gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in. REFRAIN

Jesus loves me! He will stay, Close beside me all the way; Thou hast bled and died for me, I will henceforth live for Thee. REFRAIN

PRAYERS: Each petition ends with “Hear Us, O God” followed by the singing of “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”. Gracious God, You created the heavens and the earth. You formed human beings in your image. We praise you for the gifts of marriage and family. Teach us to be good caretakers of your creation and faithful stewards of all our blessings. Hear Us, O God. SING... Gracious God, You sent your only Son into the World to redeem a fallen humanity. By His stripes we are healed. Clothe us daily with the righteousness of Jesus that we may confess our sins and be neighbor to the least of these. Hear Us, O God. SING... Gracious God, You heal our infirmities and comfort us in our losses. Grant mercy to all who are seeking recovery of health, and a song of praise to all who find their joy restored. Bless we pray: Tina Not, Jena Williams, Pam Hamman, Janet Sunde, Kathy & Waldemar Gies, Brian Boelter, Tryg Burgau, Laura Latham, Steve & Gina Larson, Russell Paxson, Sam & Nancy Kovach, and those we name before you… (NAMES). Hear Us, O God. SING... Gracious God, You are our fortress and our protector. We thank you for those who serve our country providing leadership, safety and freedom. Protect those who protect us, and grant us the gift of serving others. May our words and deeds be filled with music from above. Hear Us, O God. SING... Prayers conclude with Karen Salz singing the Lord’s Prayer.