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Reformation Sunday
October 29, 2017
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
215 N. Warren St.
Orwigsburg, PA
570-366-2316
www.stpauls-orwigsburg.org
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Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer 610-858-4136 1295 Red Dale Road
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Justin McClure, Organist/Choir Director 570-573-4076
Office Support Staff – [email protected] 570-366-2316
Karen Travor, Treasurer 570-366-8757
Wayne Lutsey, Financial Secretary 570-366-8766
Jessica Swick, Social Media Manager 936-648-6809
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Welcome to worship. Today we are using Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the
red book, found in the pew racks.
Introduction - On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith: the gospel of
Christ—the good news—that makes us free! We pray that the Holy Spirit would
continue to unite the church today in its proclamation and witness to the world. In
the waters of baptism we are made one body; we pray for the day that all Christians
will also be one at the Lord’s Table. Today, our outline for worship is the Chorale
Service which follows the tradition of Luther’s German Mass in which parts of the
liturgy for Holy Communion are replaced with hymns.
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GATHERING
PRELUDE “Built on a Rock” D. Paxton
BELL CHOIR (10:30) “Come Christians, Join to Sing” A. Sherman
GATHERING HYMN Built on a Rock #652
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.
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HYMN OF PRAISE All Glory Be to God on High
Verse 1 – All
Verse 2 – Women
Verse 3 – Men
Verse 4 – All
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the
church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them
steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them
against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
WORD
A Reading from Jeremiah 31The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant
with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant
that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of
the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the
LORD. 33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those
days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their
hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34No longer shall they
teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the LORD,” for they shall all know
me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their
iniquity, and remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31: 31-34)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
BELL CHOIR (10:30) “Thy Strong Word” J. Behnke
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PSALM 46
1God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
3though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;
God will help it when the morning dawns.
6The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
8Come, behold the works of the LORD;
see what desolations he has brought on the earth.
9He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
10"Be still, and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth."
11The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
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A Reading from Romans 19Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the
law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held
accountable to God. 20For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds
prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
21But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is
attested by the law and the prophets, 22the righteousness of God through faith in
Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, 23since all have sinned
and fall short of the glory of God; 24they are now justified by his grace as a gift,
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a
sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his
righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins
previously committed; 26it was to prove at the present time that he himself is
righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.
27Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of
works? No, but by the law of faith. 28For we hold that a person is justified by faith
apart from works prescribed by the law.
(Romans 3: 19-28)
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage
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Gospel John 8: 31-26
The Holy Gospel according to St. John. Glory to you, O Lord.
31Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you
are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you
free.” 33They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been
slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?”
34Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a
slave to sin. 35The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son
has a place there forever. 36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.
HYMN OF THE DAY A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #504
(Please join in singing the first stanza in German.)
Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott, Ein’ gute Wehr und Waffen.
Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not, Die uns jetzt hat betroffen.
Der alte böse Feind, Mit Ernst er es jetzt meint.
Groß’ Macht und viele List sein’ grausam’ Rüstung ist.
Auf Erd’ ist nicht seins Gleichen.
SERMON
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CREED Holy God, We Praise Your Name #414 vs. 1, 4
PRAYER
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Let us pray for the church and for all people according to their needs.
A brief silence. Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through
your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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OFFERING
Ushers will provide the offering plates from the center aisle.
Please see that the plate is passed to the far end of the pew to the stained glass
window side. Please pass the plate back to the center aisle.
Organ Offertory (8:00) “Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” J. Pachelbel
Anthem (10:30) *“God Is Our Refuge and Strength” A. Pote
Chancel Choir
Joseph Dalton, Trumpet
OFFERTORY HYMN At the Lamb’s High Feast
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MEAL
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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.
It is indeed right, our duty, and joy…join their unending hymn:
SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy #413 vs. 1, 2
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
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 forever. Amen.
DISTRIBUTION
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AGNUS DEI Just As I Am
COMMUNION HYMN
Thy Strong Word #511
TABLE BLESSING
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in
his grace. Amen
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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
God our Father, at His Eucharist your Son prayed that His followers might be one.
Strengthen us with this most Holy Sacrament so as to make that unity a reality in
your Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SENDING
BLESSING
Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever.
SENDING HYMN Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation #645
THE DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE “Our Refuge and Strength” E. Broughton
Our Liturgy and Music are used by permission through Augsburg Fortress License #20611.
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*God Is Our Refuge was presented in honor of the ordination (Aug. 2000) of our
son, The Rev. Michael Scholtes, by his parents, Pastor & Bonnie Scholtes. (2007)
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Altar flowers are presented in memory of Jack Taylor.
Chancel flowers are presented in memory of Margaret Piacine by Danielle
Richards.
Today’s bulletins are presented in honor of Rachel Zehner’s 95th birthday by
Sonny & Connie Teter.
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SERVING TODAY:
8:00 AM
LECTOR: Becky Herb; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Ron Rozansky; USHERS:
Mark & Becky Herb.
10:30 AM
LECTOR: Wayne Lutsey; USHERS: Tina & Scott Butler; GREETERS: Sue
Schenck & Brian Miller; ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER: Danika Bolinsky; COUNTERS:
Connie Teter, Barb Sterner, & Glenda Bright; ALTAR GUILD: Barb Sterner &
Sue Schenck.
SERVING NEXT WEEK (11/5/17):
8:00 AM
LECTOR: Ron Rozansky; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Gail Rarick; USHERS:
Ron Rozansky & Nevin Zehner; GREETER: Beth Post.
10:30 AM
LECTOR: Samantha Clarke; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Chris Long; USHERS:
Richard & Lucas Shoener; GREETERS: Tom Wehr & Barb Hinnershitz;
ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER: Cole Swick; COUNTERS: Tom & Gwen Wehr, Glenda
Bright; ALTAR GUILD: Glenda Bright & Danielle Richards.
***COUNTERS – an updated schedule with names and phone numbers is
available on table below the bulletin board in the gathering room.
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LUTHER ROSE SHIRTS AND TOTES
At the Bazaar, five people expressed interest in a shirt! Service Ministry would also
love it if EVERYONE who works that day would have one. Problem: the minimum
order is 12. Plus: we now know how everything fits and can direct questions to
those who already own what you like. Please see Sue Schenck or Robin
Zimmerman to order.
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays in the Parlor at 9:15 AM
We invite you to continue the Reformation 500 Journey and join in the lively
discussions each Sunday morning at 9:15 in the parlor. Our discussions will include
use of the book, By Heart, Conversations with Martin Luther`s Small Catechism.
SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sundays at 9:15 AM
Sundays in November and December
***TEACHERS ARE NEEDED! (Sign up in Narthex)
As we move into the transition let’s make sure that we have Sunday School
Teachers.
-Hands on Bible Curriculum
-Full of ideas for a lesson plan
-Lesson plans available immediately
Sign up and take your lesson plan with you.
(A forty-five to fifty minute commitment.)
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November 4 and 5
As we approach All Saints’ Sunday we will remember those who have died over the
past year. We invite you to bring photographs of any loved one whom you have lost
and place them on the windowsills for worship that weekend.
“The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful servants cometh rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!”
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“A Few of My Favorite Things”
BINGO
Sunday, November 5
Blue Mt. Elementary East Cafeteria
Doors open at noon
Games begin at 1:00 PM
Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Includes 6 bingo cards and twenty games of Bingo.
Food and Beverages/ Raffles and Door Prizes
Prizes include: Coach, Kate Spade, Vera Bradley, North Face, Alex and Ani,
Pandora, and more!
Benefits St. Paul’s Youth Gathering Team: Houston 2018
Contact
Lori Elser: 570-943-2844
Deb Bolinsky: 570-789-3540
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Sleepy-Time Snack Bags
The Sunday school classes will be making Sleepy-Time Snack bags on November
19th for the children who use the Orwigsburg Food Pantry. We are kindly asking for
snack donations of juice boxes, granola bars, gummy fruit snacks, and individually
wrapped cracker and cookie packs. A donation basket will be in the Gathering
Room. Please have all donations at the church by 9:15 AM on Sunday, November
19. This is a wonderful opportunity to teach our children how to help those less
fortunate and to be kind to our neighbors.
Thank you for your generous support!
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Orwigsburg Food Pantry
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Harvest Home food collection for
the Orwigsburg Area Food Pantry. The holidays are approaching and the shelves
were empty.
St. Paul's next obligation for the Pantry is to help for the Thanksgiving opening. We
have been asked to supply two or three experienced packers for Friday evening,
November 17 at 6:00 PM. This usually takes about an hour and a half or so. It is not
necessary to be 18 years old to do this. We also need two or three people to help
carry boxes on Saturday, November 18 from 9 – 11 AM. You do need to be 18
years old or older to help at the actual opening. There will be sign-up sheets in the
Narthex.
The Pantry would also appreciate any donations to cover the cost of the
Thanksgiving Dinner Box that will be given in addition to the regular monthly
supplies. Twenty Dollars will cover the cost of turkey, or ham, and all other items
for a nice dinner. Of course, donations in any amount are welcome and will be
gratefully received.
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Men of St. Paul’s
Chili and Soup Sale
Saturday, November 11th
9:00AM until sold out.
On the Square
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Calendar Wednesday, November 1 6:00 PM Bell Choir
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Saturday, November 4 5:30 PM All Saint’s Sunday
Sunday, November 5 8:00 AM All Saints’ Sunday
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM All Saints’ Sunday
1:00 PM BINGO
Office Hours: Tuesday & Friday: 10-3