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Grace Lutheran Church www.gracelutheran-lg.org
Sept 3, 2017
9:30 am Worship
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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GATHERING
Prelude “Song 4” C Corea
Welcome
Please stand
Confession and Forgiveness All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding
minister begins.
Blessed be the ☩ holy Trinity, the one who fashions us, the one who heals us,
the one who reforms us again and again. Amen.
Silence for reflection and self-examination.
Source of all life,
we confess that we have not allowed your grace to set us free.
We fear that we are not good enough. We hear your word of
love freely given to us, yet we expect others to earn it. We turn
the church inward, rather than moving it outward. Forgive us.
Stir us. Reform us to be a church powered by love, willing to
speak for what is right, act for what is just, and seek the healing
of your whole creation. Amen.
God hears our cry and sends the Spirit to change us and to empower our lives
in the world. Our sins are forgiven, ☩ God’s love is unconditional, and we
are raised up as God’s people who will always be made new, in the name of
Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sharing the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
CHILDREN are always welcome in worship!
If you find you need additional space for movement, visit our Wiggle Worship Area
in Fellowship Hall or our staffed Nursery available on the lower level.
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The ministers and congregation extend to one another the gift of Christ’s peace.
Entrance Hymn “Lift High the Cross” ELW #660
Greeting and Prayer of the Day
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.
Let us pray. O God, we thank you for your Son, who chose the path of suffer-
ing 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 sit
WORD
Reading Romans 12:9-21 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.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
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Please stand
Gospel Acclamation
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.
Holy Gospel Matthew 16:21-28 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 Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please sit
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Children’s Time
Sermon “The Cost and the Gain of Discipleship” Pastor Leland Albright
Hymn of the Day “Take Up Your Cross”
Please stand
Apostles’ Creed We are made God’s people through our baptism into Christ. Living together
in trust and hope we confess our faith.
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,
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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.
Prayer of the People Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
MEAL
Offertory
Please stand
Offertory Prayer God of Compassion, sometimes we are reluctant to follow your divine
authority and to place our entire trust in you. We feel more secure trusting in
our own ability and our own strength. Thank you for this moment in our
worship service when we are reminded that your unwavering, steadfast love
engulfs us like a mother’s gentle caress. Bless these gifts and we who give
them. Trusting in your heavenly grace, we pray. Amen.
Thanksgiving at the Table
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The 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 sit
Lamb of God
The Communion All are welcome. Communion is by intinction: please dip the wafer into the cup.
White grape juice is found in the smaller portion of the divided cup. Ushers will
direct you to one of the communion stations. Gluten-free wafers are available at
each communion station. Gluten-free cups are available only on the small tables
in the front of the Sanctuary. Please return by the side aisles.
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Communion Music Hymn: “Day by Day” ELW #790
Post-Communion Blessing and Prayer
SENDING Benediction
Closing Hymn “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” ELW # 802
Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Postlude “Fuge in C Major” JS Bach
Liturgy reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress, under license #14375-LIT.
Texts reprinted from Words for Worship, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Used by permission of
Augsburg Fortress. Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-70466.
Special Thanks to all who faithfully serve to make Sunday Worship at Grace possible.
A list of those serving today is posted in the back of the Sanctuary
and available at the Welcome Center.
Altar Flowers are given today by Elisabeth Patterson
in loving memory of her mother, Theresia Mayrhofer.
We rejoice today with Pastor Ben, Tracie and Ethan
as we celebrate the baptisms of
Grace Elizabeth and Lily Jean at 11:00am Worship.
Welcome Center Flowers are given today in honor
of this special day by the Sloss Family.
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The potted palms by the Kensington and Catherine doors are given by
Steve and Lynn Bauer in memory of loved ones.
Preschool Director, Heather Grant www.gracelutheranpreschool-lg.org
Grace Lutheran Preschool
708-352-0737
15 Months to 6 Years
Open Monday - Friday
6:45am - 6:15pm
Senior Pastor: Saïd Ailabouni
(847-452-5586 emergency)
Associate Pastor: Ben Sloss
Pastor for Caring Ministries
Leland Albright
Director of Music Ministries
Janet Kings
Director of Outreach & Communication
Karen Janik
Parish Nurse
Ann Gornik, RN MSN
Director of Grace Place Kids Ministry
Rebecca Simms
Genesis Ministry for Teens Director
Keith Vedmore
Older Adult Ministry Coordinator
Alice Oscarson
Our Mission: To be the heart, hands, feet and voice of Christ in the world.
Visit the Grace website
www.gracelg.org
for additional staff information.
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We are glad you are here! Please visit the Welcome Center
with any questions or needs.
New to Grace?
We would love to keep in touch!
Please fill out a blue pew card and
place it in the offering plate or
hand it to an usher.
WELCOME
Sunday Worship Times
Traditional 8:15am and 9:30am
Contemporary 11:00am
Starting next week (September 10) Grace Place Kids at 9:30 & 11:00
Away From Home?
Stream Worship Services LIVE.
Click the Live Streaming button
on the Grace Lutheran website.
Contact Us
200 NORTH CATHERINE
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
708.352.0730
www.gracelutheran-lg.org or www.gracelg.org
In case of emergency, please contact Pastor Saïd Ailabouni,
at 847-452-5586
THIS WEEK AT GRACE
OPPORTUNITIES AT GRACE TODAY
Coffee and Fellowship throughout the morning in Fellowship Hall
8:15 am Traditional Worship 9:30am Traditional Worship 11:00am Contemporary Worship
Monday, Sept 4
Labor Day—Church Office and Preschool closed
Tuesday, Sept 5
8:00am Early Bird Quilting 9:15am Grace-ettes Rehearsal 10:15am Bell Choir Rehearsal
10:15am Women’s Bible Study 6:45pm Men’s Bowling League (Forest Lanes)
Wednesday, Sept 6
7:30pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Sept 7 8:00am Tai Chi 9:00am Library Staffed 11:45am ROMEO at Blueberry Hill 6:15pm TOPS
Friday, Sept 8
7:30pm Taizé Prayer at St. Francis Xavier 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous
Saturday, Sept 9
10:00am OPUS Trip “A River Through History”
Sunday, Sept 10
8:15 am Traditional Worship 8:30am Flu Shots 9:30am Traditional Worship 9:30am Grace Place Kids Rally Day 10:30am Genesis Rally Week Kick Off 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:15am Grace Place Kids Rally Day
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Please secure the permission of those we pray for before submitting them to be included in
print.
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR FAMILY AND
FRIENDS WILL REMAIN ON THE
PRAYER LIST FOR 3 MONTHS THEN
MOVED TO ONGOING PRAYERS WHEN
REQUESTED.
PRAYER CONCERNS—SEPTEMBER 3 , 2017
God invites us to pray for each other. The Prayer Team humbly brings your requests before God. If you’d like to serve as a part of the Grace Prayer Team,
please contact Deborah Kraus at [email protected]
PRAYERS FOR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: Lois Angstadt, Nadine Carlson, Helene Fitzpatrick, Betty Garapolo, Harry Krueger, Betty Lundy, Bernice Olson.
PRAYERS FOR MISSIONARIES: Philip Knutson and family serving in Southern Africa.
A COMPLETE LIST OF PRAYER CONCERNS INCLUDING ONGOING
REQUESTS IS AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME CENTER
PRAYERS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Anita (mother of son-in-law of Sue and Klaus Bloecks)
Sawyer (young friend of Barb Naucas)
Jordyn Durkin & Pat Durkin (dear friends of Mary Beal)
Florence & Clyde Barr (cousins of Mary Maslanka)
Matthew & Tiffany Maslanka (son/daughter-in law of Mary Maslanka)
Joyce Forte (friend of Mary Maslanka)
Joseph Rudzinskas (nephew of Frank & Carol Spatafore)
Bill Rietschel (father of Kimberly Folkening)
Joan Flynn (friend of TOPS#2525, Grace, LaGrange)
Helen Kwiatkowski and the Sheehan Family
Charlotte Kading (friend of Judy Giannelli)
PRAYERS FOR HEALING AND STRENGTH: Jack Petersen Ann Gornik Karen Kuntz Ken Hall Betty Rossbach Jim Kopp David Anthony Kopp Maria Lobato-Martinez Eudora Swanson Virginia Reidel
Joyce Ciner Rachel Settlage Jim Granger Alice Ewert Allan Ewert Martha Karlovic Adam Stansbury Mary Maslanka Sandy Rieckmann Heidi Svoboda
Andrew Miller Jim Bornhoeft Alice Oscarson Bill Wenig Marvin Pries Megan Nichols Lloyd Squires Al Mungai Dee Dowling Marge Jung Cathy Fulton
those suffering from the effects of mental illness and addiction, their families and caregivers
those being cared for by Stephen Ministers at Grace and the ministers that serve them
PRAYERS OF CONSOLATION: for the Winters Family as they mourn the death of Jonathan’s mother, Jan Winters-Seeman, who passed away on August 20. And for the Feely/Graf families as they mourn the death of Susan Feely’s mother, who passed away on August 22.
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Confirmation (Grade 7-9) Wednesdays 7:00pm *Starts September 13
High School Sundays 10:30am *Starts September 10
Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines
Free for Medicare part B recipients and covered by
most private insurance.
RESTART
New Sermon Series September 10 - October 29
your past is not your future
New Member Orientation
Register online or email Karen Janik for more info [email protected]
Mondays September 18 and October 2 7:00-8:15PM
Men’s Bible Study
“How we got the Bible”
Tuesdays at 7:45am (starting September 12) Sundays at 8:30am (starting September 17)
Tuesdays at 10:15am
Starting September 5
WOMEN’S BIBLE
STUDY
Sponsored by Mariano’s pharmacy
Ages 3 years to 6th Grade
Children’s Worship
Sundays 9:30-10:30am
New This Fall . . . Grace Place Kids
@11:00am
Donations to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey can be made on our website. Go to www. gracelg.org and click on the GIVE button to make a contribution or mark your check “Hurricane Relief” and place it in with today’s offering.
Supporting our neighbors on the Gulf Coast