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The Sixth Sunday after The Epiphany
February 16, 2014 8:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion
Green is the liturgical color used during the Sundays after the Epiphany as well as during the Sundays after Pentecost, also known as “the time of the church.” Green symbolizes growth and life, bringing into focus our need to grow and mature as disciples of Jesus. Green is the color used for much of the Church year. This is only fitting: its use reminds us that we are connected to God as His disciples, continually growing in faith and love and living through serving and sharing!
Worship Note: Throughout the service there are suggested times for the congregation to stand. These are suggested times and if you are unable to stand or prefer not to stand, please feel free to remain seated.
PASTORAL WELCOME We also welcome today those watching our service live via our Live Web Stream on the Internet.
SHARING OF GOD’S PEACE
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GATHERING HYMN
“Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling LSB #650
(We focus on the Processional Cross and the Light as they are brought forward in worship symbolizing the Lord’s presence among us.)
DIVINE SERVICE – SETTING TWO
(Divine Service - Setting Two begins in Lutheran Service Book on Page 167)
INVOCATION, CONFESSION and ABSOLUTION LSB, p. 167 KYRIE - Lord, Have Mercy LSB, p. 168 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS - This is The Feast LSB, p. 171 SALUTATION and COLLECT FOR THE DAY LSB, p. 172
(Please be seated.)
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Deuteronomy 30:15-20 15 “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. 16 If you obey the
commandments of the LORD your God that I command you today, by loving the LORD your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land that
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you are entering to take possession of it. 17 But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods and serve them, 18 I declare to you to-day, that you shall surely perish. You shall not live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to enter and possess. 19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, 20 loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
EPISTLE LESSON 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 1But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh,
as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jeal-ousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human?
5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So nei-ther he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
ALLELUIA and VERSE LSB, p. 173
HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 5:21-37
Pastor: A reading of the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew. People: Glory to You, O Lord. (sung)
[Jesus said:] 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not mur-der; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.
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23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be recon-ciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.
27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.
31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of di-vorce.’ 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.
Pastor: This is the Gospel of our Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ! (sung)
HYMN OF THE DAY
“Built On The Rock” LSB #645
THE SERMON Pastor Adam Hengst
THE APOSTLES CREED LSB, p. 175
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH (please see Prayer Ministry page) After each petition, the leader will say: “Lord, in Your mercy,” and the congregation responds: “Hear our prayer.”
GATHERING OF THE OFFERINGS (Please pass the pew registers back and forth, making sure that everyone in attendance has had a chance to sign in. We also have a parish guest register in the Narthex. We rejoice in having you with us!)
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CHORAL OFFERING The King of Glory Choir
“Great Is The Power We Proclaim” By Christopher Walker
God’s people, called to serve as disciples of the Lord. Gifts of the Spirit are gifts we inherit to build up the body of Christ.
God’s people called to bring to the world the peace of Christ. Love for our neighbor, and justice in our labor, compelled by the love of Christ.
God’s people, called today to make known the love of God. Seeds we are sowing with faith that is growing strong in the power of Christ.
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THE SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT LSB, p. 177
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DISTRIBUTION HYMNS
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” LSB #686 “O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee” LSB #632
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POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE - Thank the Lord LSB, p. 181 POST-COMMUNION COLLECT LSB, p. 183 BENEDICTION LSB, p. 183 SENDING HYMN
“On What Has Now Been Sown” LSB #921
(We focus on the Processional Cross and the Light as they lead us to leave this place to love and serve the Lord, carrying with us the Light and Life of Jesus into the world.)
Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!
Scripture: The English Standard Version,
All music reprinted with permission. CCLI #1533343.
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If you are communing with us today, please take a moment to reflect upon our scriptural understanding of the Lord’s Supper, found on the inside front cover. If you choose not to receive communion today, we invite you to: · come forward to receive a blessing, · or you may remain seated and join in singing the hymns and songs, · or simply use this opportunity as a time of prayer and connection to God.
We pray: Gracious Father in Heaven, be near me, guide me, and equip me in your love and grace. May this time of worship remind me of the sacrifice of your Son, the Savior of the world, and His victory over death and the grave. Enable me through the power of Your Spirit to depart in Your peace and live according to Your will. This I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen!
About our communion procedure at the 8:00 service:
Approach the altar from the center aisle, and gather around beginning with the front center rail.
Once all are at the table, we kneel together at the same time.
Hold out your hands to receive the bread from the pastor.
If you receive an individual cup of wine, keep the empty cup in plain view.
The common cup is offered second by the pastor.
Pastor dismisses each table with a blessing. Return to pews via the side aisles.
Those who have difficulty walking may indicate so to an usher,
and Holy Communion will be brought to those persons individually.
February 16, 2014
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
TODAY (Feb. 16): Sunday Morning 9:30 AM Bible Classes
Sunday Lectionary Study: Cut off your hand…Pluck out your Eye??!?! At the 9:30 Sunday Bible study Pastor Winterhoff will lead the discussion on the Gospel lesson—Matthew 5:21-37. What is Jesus talking about? Is He serious? Invite a friend to join you as we consider one of the more difficult portions of the Sermon on the Mount.
The Church is Faithful: Completed Joy. Philippians 2:1-11-COMFORT ZONES! Yep, that’s where we usually like to reside. What if following Jesus means being in places that lack comfort, in undesirable places or with [shhh! undesirable] people? Join Dr. Claire Partlow as we continue to study a letter Paul wrote late in his life.
Parents in the Word: Judy Kuehnert will be leading today’s study of Home-Grown Faith in Pastor Harmon’s office. For more information, contact Judy ([email protected]) or Emily Duffy ([email protected] or 757-229-1520).
Attention 9:30 worshippers! Please join us in Life Enrichment Rooms 3 and 4 as Debbie Ward leads us to look for connections and applications in the story of The Wicked Tenants.
NEXT SUNDAY (Feb. 23):
Don and Katrina Hines, missionaries who work with military families through CRU, will be joining us dur-ing the Adult Education Hours to share with us what they are doing in their ministry. Through their hard work, military families are having the message and hope of Christ proclaimed to them. Please come and join us at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall and at 10:45 in Life Enrichment Rooms 3 & 4 to learn more about the work being done through CRU.
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK:
Tuesday Men’s Bible Study, 7:30 AM: Meets at the Olde Mill Pancake House on Richmond Road. Come and join us for food, fellowship, and the study of God’s Word.
Tuesday Women’s Bible Study, 2 PM: Beth Moore Study: Malachi: For more info., please contact Judy Olver at [email protected].
GROWING POINTS The perfect Valentine’s gift is to bring your spouse to
King of Glory on the 19th of February as Pastor Harmon concludes our three-week study on marriage! We will look at what the gift of marriage can be to those who are just starting in marriage, who are in the middle of raising kids, or who are empty nesters. Come and join us at 5:30 for a fellowship meal and at 6:30 for our study.
Wednesday Evenings, 6:00-7:30 PM, Women: Beth Moore Bible Study: Stepping Up, A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent– This class meets in the Red Room.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Join us in Life Enrichment Rooms 3 & 4 as we study Job.
Friday Men’s Bible Study in New Kent: Join us for a time of breakfast and Bible Study at 7:00 AM
Saturday Men’s Fellowship Breakfast —hot
breakfast buffet—at 8:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
Saturday Women’s Bible Study in New Kent: We meet the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 9:30 AM.
Private Music Lessons: In guitar, drum, and piano. Contact Christy King at 757-645-6359.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DISCIPLESHIP Grow in Faith and Love
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Hot Breakfast Buffet: This Saturday, 2/22, the Men's Fellowship Breakfast will meet 8:00-9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Don Ward: [email protected]. Bring your appetite and bring a friend! Come early for a cup of hot coffee.
Small Groups: Do you ever think, “I wish I could find a way to connect to people at this church in a more meaningful way”? If so, come and join us on March 2nd at 12:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall as Pastor Hengst will share with you what we are doing with Connect Groups, which are small groups of 6-12 people who meet at least once a month to share life together. It will also be a time of listening to hear what would draw you to connect in a small group. Lunch will be provided and there will be childcare. If you plan on coming, please RSVP to Pastor Hengst at [email protected].
Women’s Weight Management Group, KOG Wellness. This is a unique approach to weight management that is not another diet, but an understanding of how certain foods make people eat more when they are not hungry. Group members will learn behavior modification to control cravings and make healthy food choices. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Orientation is Monday, March 3, at 9:30 AM in the Music Room.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner: Please plan to join us for a delectable pancake dinner on Tuesday, March 4th from 5:15-6:30 in the Fellowship Hall at KOG. Donation proceeds will benefit the high school summer youth mission trip as they prepare to travel to Work Camp in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania to Connect, Grow, & Live through service and sharing. Come hungry, leave satisfied!
Ladies Out-to-Lunch Bunch: Tues., Mar. 4, 11:30 at Sal’s by Victor, 1242 Richmond Rd. Please RSVP to Darlene DeWall, 345-2720.
Care Packages: On March 10th, LWML will prepare care packages for delivery to college students, and military persons. Please see the LWML table/Welcome Center in the narthex for a list of items you may donate. You may also give us names and addresses for those you want to receive a package. The deadline for names, and item donations is March 9th. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Elsass -- [email protected].
Women’s Retreat: “Rest in His Embrace,” March 14-15. Speaker, Terry Weber; Music, Kim Grewe and Christy King; Cost $75. Contact Judy Olver for more info. ([email protected]).
Congregational Book Discussion: Our next book’s discussion will be on Get Off Your Donkey! Help Somebody and help Yourself by Reggie McNeal. Books are available for purchase in the church office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Connect to God and His people; Live through Service and Sharing.
TODAY Welcome to the members and families of Scout
Troop 300! Sunday, February 16 is Boy Scout Sunday at KoG, in recognition of the 114th anni-versary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. King of Glory Lutheran is the Chartered Organization for BSA Troop 300, which meets in our Fellowship Hall weekly on Tuesday evening. Scouts from Troop 300 are participating in our 11:00 AM Worship Service. Their Scoutmaster is Jamie Kehayes, and we are also privileged to have parents of Troop 300 Scouts worshipping with us this morning.
Welcome Wellspring: Today at our 5 PM service we welcome the Pastors from our District who are here for the Wellspring Center for Leadership and Wellness Conference. May the Lord bless them in the ministries He has called them to lead and may He bless the congregations they serve.
Children’s Consignment Sale at KOG: Friday, March 7 from 11AM – 7PM; and Saturday, March 8 from 8AM – Noon. Deadline to consign is Friday, February 21.
Our consignors receive 65% email [email protected]. Families in Need – we give out gift certificates to help the families in our community. Forms are available outside the the church office or by emailing [email protected]. Requests must be received by Sunday, February 23. Along with gift certificates given out prior to the sale, money raised will be split between the KOG preschool tuition assistance program and the National Youth Gathering.
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LOOKING AHEAD:
LWML news-- Save the Date! KOG ladies, please save these dates and plan
to attend--- April 5th is the Tidewater Zone spring rally to be held at
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Portsmouth, VA. April 27th will be the King
of Glory afternoon tea, with Jon Diefenthaler presenting a program on the
church's malaria project. More information will follow as we approach
these dates.
Estimate of Giving: Please be encouraged to return your estimate of giving form. You may place it in the offering plate. Additional estimate of giving forms can be obtained through the website: www.kogva.org.
Some have asked, how do you determine what to give? The Biblical principle is the "tithe." That is setting a portion of your first fruits to give to the Lord. Percentage giving makes it easy to know what to give. No matter your income a percentage is set aside to the Lord. Some start with 1%, others 5%, some 10%, and some even more. May the Lord bless you with discernment in this time. Thank you! 2014 Estimate of Giving: Thank you for your 2014 Estimate of Giving. Giving for the 2014 year has begun and you may begin giving toward that estimate today. Additional forms are
available at www.kogva.org. Mission Dedicated Fund: As part of our stewardship emphasis, we ask that you also consider a gift
to the Mission Dedicated Fund. This fund supports mission work beyond our walls at King of Glory. If every giving unit was able to give at least $150.00 this year, we would reach our goal of $30,000. Your gift supports vital projects that feed the poor, help the homeless, and spread the Gospel. Please fill out the section on the Estimate of Giving Form and place it in the offering plate or the box in the back of the sanctuary.
Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars by March 31 Per a December 31, 2013 Choice Dollars Summary Report, only 14 KOG Thrivent
members out of 45 eligible directed their choice dollars last year. If you are an eligible member of designated Choice Dollars and have not already done so, be sure to direct your designation by March 31, 2014. After that date, any undirected Choice Dollars will expire. Please do not miss this opportunity to help support “King of Glory Lutheran Church” or “King of Glory Lutheran Preschool.” Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice and use search criteria: King; Williamsburg; VA to make your selection or call 800-847-4836 and state “Thrivent Choice.” Thank you for your continued support by designating your Thrivent Choice Dollars.
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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KING OF GLORY MISSIONS King of Glory at New Kent: Located at 9120 Pocahontas Trail (Route 60), Providence Forge (directly behind
the Food Lion/Rite Aid Shopping Center). Visit: kogva-newkent.org or call 804.966.5525. Worship service at 6 PM.
FISH: FISH needs volunteers, non-perishable food and clothing (no worn-out shoes or clothes. Good condition only!).
KING OF GLORY CARE MINISTRIES King of Glory is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. To learn about this Lay Ministry, contact one of our
leaders: Rev. Phil Kuehnert, Dan Scungio, or Jon Falck. For more information about our extensive care ministries, contact Pastor Adam Hengst at:
READ-RELFECT-RESPOND:
Take 15 minutes a day this week to read I Corinthians 3: 10-23. Read it several times. After you read it, reflect on the verse and listen to what God might be saying to you. Then respond by living according to His love.
Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16
WORDS TO LIVE BY:
Please note: The church office will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day.
Invited someone lately? Most unchurched people say they would be inclined to come to church if invited. Invited someone lately?
Online Giving: Contributions, offerings, and tithes can be made online through our web site. It is safe and secure. Click the "online giving" tab and see how easy it is.
Please notify the church office via email ([email protected]) if you have a change of phone number, email, or address so we can update your information and continue to ensure that you receive communication from King of Glory.
Please...when signing the blue friendship folder, please print first and last names as well as which service, so our attendance is up-to-date! Thank you!
Did you know? We are averaging 73 events a week at King of Glory! Praise the Lord! With so many events it is vital that we communicate with each other and follow the procedures and guidelines for requesting rooms. Thank you!
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Neighborhood Initiative Neighborhood Church King of Glory 2014
Overview
In response to the call of our Lord to love our neighbor as ourselves and the encouragement of our District to engage our neighbors, King of Glory has launched an initiative to establish itself as a neighborhood church. King of Glory has had a rich history of making itself available to the neighborhood and community at large. From the moment a building was going to be built, it was the heart of the congregation to have the community come to us and use our facility. That continues to be a strong aspect of our ministry today. Yet being neighborly is not only waiting for people to come to us but also us going to the people. This process starts simply with establishing connections, relationships, and communication with those around us. It should be the KOG community that takes the initiative to meet our neighbors, tells them we care about them, and provides a path for a relationship to develop.
Vision
To be known by the people in our neighborhood as a community that is approachable and cares for people as we strive to connect, grow, and live.
Staff Initiatives 2014 Over the next five months, the Directors of the congregation will reach out to the community by scheduling visits to introduce or revisit with leaders in the community. At those meetings we will share a professionally developed card with information about who King of Glory is, what we strive to do, and ways we can care for those we are visiting.
Senior Pastor of Connections: County Executive, Police Chief, Fire Chief, General Manager of Timeshares (across the street), General Manager of apartment complex (across the street)
Associate Pastor-Williamsburg: Mission Partners in the Community, Hospital Chaplains and Administrators
Associate Pastor-New Kent: County Executive, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Store Managers in complex in front of building
Children and Family Minister: School Principals, Coffee Houses, Youth Ministers in Town
Director of the School: Pediatric Offices, Bright Beginnings, DJ Elementary School A staff luncheon has been scheduled by KOG staff between KOG staff and the staff at Wellspring Methodist Church (our next-door neighbor). As Christian communities of faith, it is vital that we celebrate and witness what binds us together through the power and love of Jesus. Lunch is a good way to begin the conversation.
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Neighborhood Initiative, continued Neighborhood Church King of Glory 2014
Congregational Initiatives for 2014 Sermon Series: February-June our Sunday themes will revolve around what the Bible teaches about being neighborly. At the end of each series, the congregation will be given an initiative to use in their neighborhoods. Book Discussion: Get Off Your Donkey: Help Somebody and Help Yourself by Reggie McNeal. Neighborhood Open Houses: Members of the church who live within a one-mile radius of the congregation will be selected and asked to host an open house in their homes (or neighborhoods). The church will provide resources for the host family. The purpose of the open house is to fellowship with our neighbors and provide an opportunity to share an information card with information about who King of Glory is, what we strive to do, and ways we can care for those we are visiting. Members who live outside the one-mile radius may also host an open house if they desire.
Thanks of the Week
To all who have returned their Estimate of Giving To all who have made a donation to the Mission Dedicated Fund To all who supported our school auction To Boy Scout Troop 300
Our high-usage kitchen needs some TLC—we will schedule 4 times a year to give it a good, deep clean. Please contact us if your group would like to help. Email [email protected] for your choice of spring, summer, fall, or winter date to help clean.
Volunteers needed to prepare meals for members of the church who may need support during sickness or injury. We will maintain a list of those who can help occasionally on a rotating basis. Sign up at the Welcome Table. Call the Parish Nurse, Lana, at 259-5949 for more info.
HELP WANTED:
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PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
King of Glory Preschool and Kindergarten is now enrolling for the 2014-15 school year. Information regarding registration can be found on our web site at www.kogpk.org.
YOUTH AND FAMILY
High School Ministry Sunday School-9:30 on Sundays “Bullhorn”
Youth Group-5:30 on Wednesdays in February: 19: Spiritual Disciplines 26: Invite/Connect Night
Christian Discipleship Training 6PM Wednesdays 19: Commandments 26: Commandments
Sunday School Every Week at 9:30AM. Check-in stations are found outside the
Nursery and in the Preschool Hallway. Classes are: 2’s/3’s; 4’s; Kindergarten; 1st grade; 2nd grade;
3rd/4th grades; 5th/6th grades; and 9th-12th grades.
Connect 5+6 Youth Group meets every Wednesday at 6:00PM for opening and 6:15PM for Bible Study in the Annex Multi-Purpose room. KidsZone Youth Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30PM in Life Enrichment Rooms 1 & 2. First Communion Bible Study is
offered for all youth in grades 4 and higher and their parents. We will begin on February 26. Please register online through My KOG. A link for My KOG is found on the church website and on the youth website. Contact Tara Wolf with questions.
Mission of the Month: February From His Hands
The From His Hands ministry at King of Glory is a ministry of people who gather together and cook meals for the working poor and the homeless in our community as we meet people where they are. This is what God has called us to do: to go to the broken and the downtrodden and to show them love. Through this ministry we have the opportunity to do just that—we encourage our neighbors and show them the love of Jesus. If you are interested in helping in any way—whether it be cooking food, delivering food, or coordinating—we would love to have you. Please contact Pastor Hengst or Bo Wingate for more
information.
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Service Coordinator: Darrel Tassara
8:00 AM:
Acolyte & Crucifer: Cooper Gravel, Julia Gravel
Readers: Harry Grimes, Ken Eggers
Greeters: Bill and Ruth Warren
Ushers: Delois Robinson, Jon Falck
Communion Assistant: Tim Schellpeper
Live Stream: Tony Price
9:30 AM:
Acolyte & Crucifer: Ryan Vecchioni, Caroline
Fehlman
Readers: Carol Schmidt, Lee Schmidt
Greeters: Bob and Bonnie VanDuyne
Ushers: Barb Hain, Bob Hain
Communion Assistants: Herb DeWall, Darlene
DeWall, Charlie Raphael, Mason McLean
Live Stream: Tom Sargent
Liturgy Projection: Mikaela Welty
11:00 AM:
Acolyte & Crucifer: Hannah Hunnicutt, Kate
Clauberg
Readers: Susan Bookless, Mason McLean
Greeters: Chris and Kay Hoff
Ushers: Darrel Tassara, Kennedy Becke
Communion Assistants: Rachel Becke, Jim Beaty,
Cookie Baker, Cynthia Willner
Live Stream: Tom Sargent
Liturgy Projection: Larry Van Doren
10:45 AM:
Common Cup: Taylor Wooten
Individual Cup: Sandra Mahle
Water Blessing: Tara Wolf
AV Booth: Jack Harmon
Service Leader: Tara Wolf
Ushers: Jackie and Richard Mahle
Praise Band: Christy King, Max Harmon, Noah
Harmon, Laura Koestel, Shea Wooten, Rachel
Rogers
5:00 PM:
Greeters: Kelly and Phil Herbst
Usher: Don Weber
Communion Assistants: Phil Herbst, Emma Brandt
Snack: Kris Brandt
Live Stream: Phil Herbst
Liturgy Projection: Marcus Mitchell
Praise Band: Christy King, Kim Grewe, Jim Olver, Brendan Dellos, Drew McElroy, Corey Pavlosky,
Max Harmon, Noah Harmon, and Ryan Foster
TODAY’S SERVANTS IN GOD’S HOUSE
Flower Visitation Ministry: Carole and Herman Forsten
Altar Guild: Kay Hoff, Faith Staples
Coffee Fellowship: Ev Brown
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The Apprentice How do you live as a Disciple of Jesus? What are others in the church and outside the church doing?
This is a new forum through which ideas can be shared and everyone can grow. Here is how it will work.
A question will be posed every two weeks. You can share your practice or thoughts (anonymously) by
sending the information to [email protected]. We will then share it here and together grow and
learn.
This Week’s Question These are real questions asked of real people of faith
How do you pray at home?
Submitted by a Family at King of Glory
Prayer time is special for our children. We pray with each of them individually. This provides one-on-one
time and an opportunity to pray. We always leave an opportunity for our children to add to the prayer.
Submitted by Member of King of Glory
One of my favorite prayers is from Thomas Cramner's "Collect for Purity," the opening prayer in the
Communion service from The Book of Common Prayer (1928):
"Almighty God, unto 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 thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee,
and worthily magnify thy holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen!" I personalize it by substituting 'my
heart' for 'our hearts’ and 'I' for 'we'.
Submitted by a Couple from King of Glory
At dinnertime we take time to pray with each other and our family. When our children were smaller we
would rotate letting each of them say the dinner prayer. We let them say and pray for whatever they
wanted. It was beautiful to hear what was on their mind and what they wanted to share with God.
Submitted by a Member of King of Glory
My daily practice uses a subscription to the "Encounter with God," which is issued by the Scripture Un-
ion, Valley Forge, PA. This publication is a guide for meeting God daily in His Word. Each issuance cov-
ers daily devotionals for three months. Each daily devotional begins with prayer followed by the Scrip-
ture reading for the day. Then one is asked to meditate on that reading with a brief guide. Then one is
asked to apply the reading. Finally, the devotional ends with a closing prayer. Each daily session is con-
fined to one page.
I have found this daily devotional a blessing. I use the devotional each morning to begin each day be-
fore daily distractions get in the way.
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