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The Third Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship Service June 13, 2021 | 8:30 am

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Gathering WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Sing, O My Tongue” Thomas Eisnor -M. Dupré (1886-1971)

“Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you.” Romans 15:7

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church warmly welcomes people of any age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, life circumstance, and physical or mental capability.

GATHERING SONG “Dearest Jesus, at Your Word” ELW #520

P Blessed be the holy Trinity,☩ one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy.

C Amen.

P Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection.

P God, our provider,

C help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share.

We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We

turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.

P Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough.

Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life.

C Amen.

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

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

C And also with you.

Stand

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KYRIE S120

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CANTICLE OF PRAISE s121

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P O God, you are the tree of life, offering shelter to all the world. Graft us into yourself and nurture our growth, that we may bear your truth and love to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C Amen.

FIRST READING: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Pew Bible, page 769 At the conclusion of the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Word

SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17 Pew Bible, page 1053 At the conclusion of the reading:

L The word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT “Alleluia” ELW #174

Stand

Sit

A 1It is good to give thanks to the LORD,

to sing praises to your name, O Most High;

C to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,

A to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre.

C For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

A The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

C They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God.

A In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap,

C showing that the LORD is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

PSALM 92:1-4, 12-15 (Read Responsively) Pew Bible, page 537

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MEDITATION Pastor Michael Jannett

GOSPEL READING: Mark 4:26-34 Pew Bible, page 914

P The holy gospel according Mark.

C Glory to you, O Lord.

At the conclusion of the reading:

P The gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to you, O Christ.

SONG OF THE DAY “The Word of God Is Source and Seed” ELW #506

Sit

Stand

APOSTLES CREED

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (As the Minister closes each petition with the words, “Lord, in your mercy,” worshipers respond with the words, “hear our prayer.”)

C 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.

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Because offerings are a significant part of our worship and they enable the ministries of our congregation, many members participate in an electronic giving program called SIMPLY GIVING. Or GIVEPLUS If you would like to take part in this offering opportunity, please speak to a Stewardship Committee member or contact the GSLC office. Your offering may be turned in at the table in the Entryway following the service.

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GREAT THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION

P It is indeed right….

...we praise your name and join their unending hymn.

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND LORD’S PRAYER

P Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

C 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 tres-pass against us; and lead us not into temp-tation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and

the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

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All are invited to come and receive the real presence of Christ in the sacrament.

Those who do not wish to take communion are invited to come forward for a blessing. Please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest.

Follow the directions of the ushers, who will release you from your rows toward the center aisle. Come forward and receive the red individual cup containing both a wafer and grape juice. Gluten free wafers are also available.

Throw any trash in the receptacles placed near the tables.

Return to your seats by the side aisle.

COMMUNION

When giving the bread and cup, the communion ministers say:

The body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you. and each person may respond: Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P Christ has set the table with more than enough for all. Come!

Stand

LAMB OF GOD “Jesus, Lamb of God” ELW #199

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Sending BLESSING

P The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us, ☩ be upon you now and forever.

C Amen.

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

A Jesus, Bread of life, we have received from your table more than we could ever ask. As you have nourished us in this meal, now strengthen us to love the world with your own life. In your name we pray.

C Amen.

MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Thomas Eisnor

SENDING HYMN “Thy Strong Word” ELW #511

DISMISSAL

A Go in the peace. You are the body of Christ.

C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE “God, the Father, Stay with Us ” Thomas Eisnor

—J.S. Bach (1685 –1750)

Please remain seated in your pew until you are released by the ushers.

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Pastor Ruth Hamilton (June 15) …………….Interim Pastor Thomas Eisnor………………………..Organist/Choir Director Pam Weinelt .............................. Praise Team Coordinator Cat Ontiveros ........................ Youth Ministry Coordinator

Janice Swinford ................. Inreach Coordinator/Sunday School Superintendent Open .................................................. Office Coordinator Donna Garges……………………………...Media Coordinator Aaron Frink...................................................... Custodian

We are called, gathered and blessed to be a community and instrument of grace for all sheep of the Good Shepherd.

FOR ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICES & SUNDAY SCHOOL VISIT: YOUTUBE.COM GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, WOODSTOCK, GA

WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE Our current plan is to broadcast our LIVE worship service on our Facebook page each week. We will broadcast the Praise Service this week and the Traditional Service next week and so forth. After each service we will post to our YOUTUBE. channel. You can find us on Facebook at Fackbook.com/gslcwoodstock . On YouTube our channel is at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Woodstock GA.

2020-21 April YTD Budgeted Giving Summary

Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Actual Income: $475,620.24 Budgeted Income: $495,993.60 Ahead/Behind: ($20,373.36) We are now in fiscal year 2020-21. This is a great time to use Simply Giving or GIVEPLUS. Click DONATE on our website for more information. The work of GSLC cannot be completed without the support of the congregation! We are grateful for your continued giving and support. Thank you!

DEVOTIONS New July-September copies of “Christ in Our Home” are located outside on the bench.

Outdoor Communion With the reopening of church with no restrictions, we will no longer be offering Outdoor Holy Communion between services.

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Worship Bulletins We kindly ask that you continue to print Sunday worship bulletins from home. This is a tremendous savings for the church. We will continue to have a few copies available Sunday Morning, if you are unable to print from home. Thank You.

SEMI-ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING IS TODAY Please plan for an in-person semi-annual budget meeting next week, today following the 10:45 service. We will be voting on our 2021-2022 operating budget.

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ALTAR FLOWERS Flowers can be purchased for $40/Sunday. To select a date to celebrate or honor someone with flowers, we have created an online sign-up sheet with all the Sunday dates at Sign-Up Central Online. Find the specific date you are interested in purchasing flowers for and designate the honor/celebration/memorial, your name and e-mail address and phone number. Be sure to follow up your with your $40 donation. Checks can be made out to GSLC and can be placed in the offering plate, dropped by or mailed. You can also donate online through GIVE PLUS with a debit/credit card; choose Altar Flowers as the designated fund. We need flowers for June 20.

PRAYERS@GSLUTHERAN.ORG is the e-mail address for you to submit prayer concerns. Prayers will be posted to the Prayer Circle, via e-mail, during normal business hours. You can also drop us an e-mail at this same e-mail address if you would like to be a part of the Prayer Circle.

Stewardship Campaign 2021 Time and Talent forms have been sent this past week in an e-mail from the Stewardship Committee. We need your input to update our records so that we can not only schedule Sunday Servants, but get an idea of the interests of the congregation and their willingness to serve. This will be very important as we move forward in our call process. If you are not able to print your form at home, copies are available in the Entryway. Please return them to the church by, June 27th for Consecration Sunday.

Beginning in June We have scheduled Sunday Servants. A link is available on our website. Please check to see if you are scheduled to serve this month. We kindly ask that you try to find your own replacement before

contacting the church office. Thank You.

NOW HIRING OFFICE COORDINATOR NEEDED AT GSLC

We are in need of a new part-time Office Coordinator. The duties primarily concern facilities supervision and operation, membership records, financial records, and general front office/reception duties. The position is for 30 weekly hours, Monday through Friday. If you know someone who might be interested, please contact the church office for complete job description and application.

Calling All Youth and Parents! We are so excited about Good Shepherd reopening and would like feedback regarding desired youth related programs and opportunities from you, our youth and your parents. We are counting on YOU to provide us with your awesome and innovative suggestions! We are still deciphering dates for an in-person gathering to collaborate with you on future activities. The following dates are being considered for meeting at the church:

June 20, 23, 27, 30 Time is TBD Please contact us through youthinput@gslutheran.org e-mail address with your availability for any of the dates listed. We are anxious to start making plans and we need YOU to help us. In Jesus’ name, Izzy Freeman and Melinda Mundis

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Meet Our Interim Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church also welcomes the Rev. Dr. Ruth E. Hamilton to our service as well this morning. Bishop Strickland, our council and Personnel Committee are excited that Pr. Ruth will begin serving as the Interim Pastor on June 15. We are blessed that she has an expertise in many areas not the least of which are churches in transition. For twelve years, Pastor Hamilton was a member of the staff of the churchwide ELCA Office of the Secretary, serving in various capacities, including Administrator of the Archives and Assistant to the Secretary. Pastor Hamilton served as Candidacy and Leadership Manager for Region 9 of the ELCA (the Southeast) as well as the director for ministries in chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, and clinical education from March 2017-May 2021. She previously was the pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Atlanta, secretary of the Southeastern Synod, and interim dean of Conference 3. She has served as interim pastor at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta; First United Lutheran Church, Kennesaw; and All Saints Lutheran Church, Lilburn. She was ordained in 2005, after she received her Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and a call from The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Luke, Chicago, IL. Her B.A. degree is from Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, and she earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Prior to entering the ministry, Pastor Hamilton taught English language and literature at a number of colleges and universities and served on the staff of the Newberry Library in Chicago. She is the mother of sons Geoff (Maria) and Greg (Meredith) as well as the proud grandmother of Teddy (8).

Meet Pastor Michael Jannett Assistant to the Bishop for Formation and Communication Much of Pastor Jannett's faith formation occurred in the ELCA Southeastern Synod, where he was a member of All Saints, Lilburn, GA, for his middle school, high school, and college years. During his college years, he was active in the campus ministry of Georgia Tech and even served on the board for one year. Prior to his entrance into candidacy, he was the youth director at All Saints for one year. In 2007, he earned an MDiv from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC, and was ordained at Rock of Ages, Stone Mountain, GA, on June 30.

Pastor Jannett’s first call (2007-2011) was to serve as pastor of St. James, Greeneville, TN, where he embraced his identity as a parish pastor with a kind, caring rural congregation. Beginning in 2011, he served Advent, Murfreesboro, TN, helping the congregation connect to God, to one another, and to the wider community. Pastor Jannett has held leadership roles in synod and regional youth ministry, in events like Affirm, Teens Encounter Christ (TEC), Happening, All-State Youth Gatherings, and ELCA Youth Gatherings. He also enjoys bringing his Georgia Tech Computer Science degree to bear on modern-day ministry opportunities and integrating new technologies into congregational life to help spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pastor Jannett is the husband of Kelly Jannett, and they are parents to three wonderful children: Dylan, AJ, and Shea. With a deep passion to help make disciples of Jesus Christ, Pastor Jannett looks forward to meeting you and serving alongside you in the mutual ministry to come.