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August 6, 2017August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 NINTH SUNDAYNINTH SUNDAYNINTH SUNDAY

AFTER PENTECOSTAFTER PENTECOSTAFTER PENTECOST

9:30 a.m. WORSHIP9:30 a.m. WORSHIP

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All Are Welcome All who have come to worship are heartily welcomed. Let us joyfully open our hearts to God and to one another.

9:30 a.m. Worship at Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church You are encouraged to participate in all that Shepherd of the Glades has to offer and to make Shepherd of the Glades your spiritual home.

All are invited and welcome to partake of the sacrament of Holy Communion by kneeling at the altar rail. Children are encouraged to come to receive the Lord’s Blessing. The Eucharist is celebrated by intinction. Our Altar Guild at all communion services offers grape juice (the smaller chalice), as well as wine, for intinction, the dipping of wafer into the wine or juice. The Assistant will hold both the wine and the juice and move from the center to the outside of the communion rail. Communion is continuous with kneeling. Note: Gluten free wafers are now offered in each paten.

If Shepherd of the Glades can be of service to you, please so indicate on the pew welcome sheet or call the church office. We welcome to the pulpit today, Rev. Ray Branstiter, Spiritual Director of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Naples, FL. Pastor Ray will be preaching in Pastor Doug’s absence today. Please warmly welcome him.

Ministries for Today

Altar Assistant and Lector: 9:30 a.m. - Bonnie Brisky Altar Guild: 9:30 a.m. - Alice Bassett Ushers: 9:30 a.m. - Earnestine & Paul Keller and Barbara & Ron Modjeska

SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES CHURCH A Lutheran Community of Christian Believers

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost– August 6, 2017 9:30 A.M. Worship - Setting 10

+ Indicates Please Stand Bold Indicates Congregation Joins In

PRELUDE Megan Cianflone, Director of Music

INTRODUCTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

+ ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

All may make the sign of the cross in remembrance of baptism as the presiding minister begins:

P Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.

C Amen

P Almighty God, to 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 your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C Amen

P Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Silence is kept for reflection.

P Gracious God, C Have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given

ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

P God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.

C Amen

+ OPENING HYMN “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly” ELW 461

+ GREETING 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.

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+ HYMN OF PRAISE

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+ PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray. C Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover

creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

FIRST READING Isaiah 55:1-5 1Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. 3Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. 4See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. 5See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

A The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

PSALM: Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (Read responsively) 8The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 9LORD, you are good to all, and your compassion is over all your works. 14The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down. 15The eyes of all wait upon you, O LORD, and you give them their food in due season. 16You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17You are righteous in all your ways and loving in all your works. 18You are near to all who call upon you, to all who call upon you faithfully. 19You fulfill the desire of those who fear you; you hear their cry and save them. 20You watch over all those who love you, but all the wicked you shall destroy. 21My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; let all flesh bless God's holy name forever and ever.

SECOND READING: Romans 9:1-5 1I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. 4They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; 5to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

A The Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

+ The Holy Gospel according to: Matthew 14:13-21

C Glory to you, O Lord.

13Now when Jesus heard [about the beheading of John the Baptist,] he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. 15When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves." 16Jesus said to them, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." 17They replied, "We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish." 18And he said, "Bring them here to me." 19Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. 21And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ.

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CHILDREN’S TIME

SERMON Text: Lessons for the Day Rev. Ray Branstiter

+ HYMN OF THE DAY “We Come to the Hungry Feast” ELW 479

+ APOSTLES’ CREED 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

+ THE PRAYERS P Generous, compassionate God, we gather before you to pray for the church, the

world, and all in need. A brief silence.

God of the covenant, call your church on earth to worship together to glorify your name in every language and in every land. Lord, in your mercy,

C Hear our prayer.

P God of abundance who provides fields of wheat and vineyards of grapes, bless farmers and growers who furnish bread and wine for tables of abundance. Lord, in your mercy,

C Hear our prayer.

P God of all compassion, raise up just leaders who care for the poor and hungry. Let nations share your bounty across the world and assure that no one goes without food. Lord, in your mercy,

C Hear our prayer.

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P God of all, fill those who are starving whether they long for food or companionship. Comfort the lonely and grieving; heal those who are sick in body, mind, or spirit. Lord, in your mercy,

C Hear our prayer.

P God who satisfies, bless the feeding programs of this congregation and community. Be with sandwich makers and cookie bakers, with those who stock food pantry shelves and those who point out need whether in our neighborhood or half a world away. Lord, in your mercy,

C Hear our prayer. Here other intercessions may be offered.

Bless us as we remember the saints at your everlasting feast until we join them at your bountiful table. Lord, in your mercy,

C Hear our prayer.

P Into your hands we place all our prayers, spoken and unspoken, trusting in the mercy of Christ Jesus.

C Amen

+ SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST P The Peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. (Please greet one another as we share Christ’s presence in our midst.)

WE SHARE OUR GIFTS & TITHES

OFFERTORY HYMN “Come, Let Us Eat” ELW 491

+ OFFERTORY PRAYER A Let us pray. C Merciful God, you open wide your hand and satisfy the need of every living

thing. You have set this feast before us. Open our hands to receive it. Open our hearts to embrace it. Open our lives to live it. We pray this through Christ our Lord. Amen

+ THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P The Lord be with you. C And also with you.

P Lift up your hearts. C We lift them to the Lord.

P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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+ PROPER PREFACE P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places

give thanks and praise . . . We praise your name and join their unending hymn:

+ SANCTUS

+ WORDS OF INSTITUTION

+ THE LORD’S PRAYER (Spoken) 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 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

THE COMMUNION P Taste and see that the Lord is good. (Eucharist is celebrated by intinction, the dipping of bread into the wine or juice. All are welcome to partake of the sacrament.)

COMMUNION HYMN “O Living Bread from Heaven” ELW 542

+ COMMUNION BLESSING P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his

grace. C Amen

+ POST COMMUNION CANTICLE

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A Let us pray. C Jesus Christ, host of this meal, you have given us not only this bread and cup,

but your very self, that we may feast on your great love. Filled again by these signs of your grace, may we hunger for your reign of justice, may we thirst for your way of peace, for you are Lord forevermore. Amen

+ THE BLESSING P The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and + give you peace.

C Amen

+ SENDING HYMN “O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts” ELW 658

+ DISMISSAL A Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

A CALL FOR ACTION Every week, Shepherd of the Glades will be collecting and donating canned and boxed food to help persons in need at St. Matthew’s House, Grace Place, and Immokalee Friendship House. Suggested items are canned food of all kinds, powdered milk, peanut butter, jellies/jams, cereals, soups, rice, pasta, etc. Items need to be within code date and unopened. Just bring your donations to the Church and give to the ushers. All items are being delivered locally. The last delivery was to St. Matthew’s House .

IT’S UNDY SUNDAY TIME AGAIN Undy Sunday is an interfaith effort in Collier County that collects donations of underwear and socks to meet the needs of low income children in this county. August is “Back to School” month, and a collection container marked “Undy Sunday” is in in our Narthex for the Sundays of August 6th and 12th. Please bring new and unused underwear and socks sizes 2-12 (small sizes preferred). They will be collected throughout Collier County and delivered to schools in Collier County, including Immokalee, Children’s Advocacy Center, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Providence House, Catholic Charities Social Services and Youth Haven, where the most needs have been identified. Last year more than 38 churches/synagogues took part in donating tens of thousands of underwear and socks to the needy in Collier County.

PASTOR DOUG AND LYNN ON VACATION Pastor Doug and Lynn will be on vacation through August 27. If you have a pastoral need during this time, please call the church office.

This week at Shepherd of the Glades: Office hours are: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

Today, Sunday, August 6, 2017, 9:30 a.m. Worship with Pastor Ray Branstiter Sunday, August 13, 2017, 9:30 a.m., Food for the Poor Sunday Worship with Rev. Bob

Berger

SHEPHERD OF THE GLADES CHURCH

A Lutheran Congregation of Christian Believers 6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road

Naples, Florida 34113-2913 Telephone: 239.775.0696 Fax: 239.793.2465

Email: sotg1@embarqmail.com Web Page: http://www.sotgweb.org

Our Mission is “Transforming lives through the Living Word of God.”

Pastor Rev. Dr. Douglas Wahlberg Director of Music Megan Cianflone Congregational President Martin Roddy Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Lynn Dickerman Pastor Emeritus Rev. H. Peter Lyberg