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Mission Statement
SOW. The Gospel of Jesus the Christ to all generations
GROW. His followers into spiritually mature disciples
GO. Back into the world to serve others in His name
September 12, 2021
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Worship Service
311 Second Street Schwenksville, PA 19473
Phone - 610-287-7104 Fax - 610-287-7992
Email - [email protected]
Web Site: www.jelc.org
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Sunday September 12 8:30 AM In-person & live stream worship service 9:45 AM Sunday School Rally Day Confirmation Orientation 11:00 AM In-person worship service Monday, September 13 7:00 PM JLNSDC Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 14 7:30 PM Council Meeting Wednesday, September 15 6:30 PM Chancel Choir 8:00 PM AA Meeting (YC) Thursday, September 16 6:30 PM Steepleringers Rehearsal 7:30 PM Adoration Sunday September 19 8:30 AM In-person & live stream worship service 9:45 AM Christian Education 11:00 AM In-person worship service
Welcome! We are so glad you have chosen to join with us today as we gather in worship to give thanks to our gracious and loving God. Many have found this community helpful for their spiritual journey. We hope you find in us the open and welcoming arms of God.
If you have particular needs and/or questions please speak with an usher. Again, thanks for spending a little time with us.
THIS WEEK AT JERUSALEM
WELCOME
The People of Jerusalem Congregation, Ministers Reverend Stanley Steele, Pastor
David A. Crist, Director of Music Glenda Ortiz, Secretary
OFFICE HOURS Tue thru Thurs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Closed Fridays
Phone - 610-287-7104 Fax - 610-287-7992 Email - [email protected]
Pastor Stan’s Cell Phone - 240-707-1969
David Crist: (610) 489-3320 Email: [email protected]
Jerusalem Lutheran Nursery School and Day Care 610-287-6360
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WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE “Morning Has Broken” Ashdown
*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, ☩ one God, whose teaching is life, whose presence is sure, and whose love is endless. Amen.
Let us confess our sins to the one who welcomes us with an open heart. Silence is kept for reflection.
God our comforter: like lost sheep, we have gone astray. We gaze upon abundance and see scarcity. We turn our faces away from injustice and oppression. We exploit the earth with our apathy and greed. Free us from our sin, gracious God. Listen when we call out to you for help. Lead us by your love to love our neighbors as ourselves. Amen.
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
By the gift of grace in ☩ Christ Jesus, God makes you righteous. Receive with glad hearts the forgiveness of all your sins. Amen.
*HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (#834: 1, 2) Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise!
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
*GREETING
*KYRIE (SUNG) Response: Lord, have mercy.
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* HYMN OF PRAISE “Glory to God” see insert Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. *PRAYER OF THE DAY
SCRIPTURE Today’s Readings insert with Psalm chanted responsively by Cantor and Congregation
*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. CANTOR: Christ suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
*GOSPEL READING P: The holy gospel according to Mark C: Glory to you, O Lord.
The gospel concludes P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE ANTHEM “Be Thou My Vision” arr. Pooler Chancel Choir
SERMON
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*HYMN “Lift High the Cross” (#660) REFRAIN: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name.
Come, Christians follow where our captain trod, our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God. REFRAIN.
All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brows the seal of him who died. REFRAIN.
O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw us all to thee. REFRAIN.
So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory! REFRAIN. Words: George W. Kitchin; rev. Michael R. Newbolt. ©1974 Hope Publishing Company.
*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.
*PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
*SHARING OF THE PEACE Please wave to maintain safe non-contact and social distancing. The peace of the Lord be with you all! And also with you.
*OFFERING PRAYER God of abundance, you cause streams to break forth in the desert and manna to rain from the heavens. Accept the gifts you have first given us. Unite them with the offering of our lives to nourish the world you love so dearly; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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Happiest of birthday to Pastor Stan who is
celebrating his birthday today!
*LORD’S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. 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.
BLESSING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR
*BLESSING
*HYMN “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” (#774: 1, 3) What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms.
REFRAIN: Leaning (on Jesus), leaning (on Jesus), safe and secure from all alarms; leaning (on Jesus), leaning (on Jesus), leaning on the everlasting arms.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms; I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. REFRAIN.
*DISMISSAL Go in peace. The living Word dwells in you. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE “Sortie Toccata” Dubois
Lyrics of music in this service reprinted by permission of ONE LICENSE #A-709774 and CCLI license #1509573. All rights reserved.
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Help Wanted: As you all know, we have been streaming our worship services since early on in this pandemic. Appreciation, thanks, and praise are for Michael Mancini. We need extra sets of helping hands to continue live streaming. Please reach out to Mike Mancini or Tony Damiani for availability and training.
ASP Breakfast: Please mark your calendar for our upcoming ASP breakfast on October 3rd in the Social Hall from 7:30 - 11:00 AM.
Prayer List: We are in the process of updating our prayer list. If there’s anyone who needs to be added to our prayer list please let either Pastor Stan or Glenda Ortiz know. If there’s anyone that can be removed from our prayer, kindly let us know as well.
Altar Flowers: If you would like to sponsor altar or chancel flowers, please feel free to request them either one of three options: Regular sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex, Sign-up Genius shared through email, or contacting the church office to be added to the sponsor list schedule.
You may support this ministry by placing your offering in the offering plate near the door or going to jelc.org/giving. Thank You!
COMING EVENTS & NOTES...
Altar Flowers are presented by Louise Hunsicker in celebration of grand children’s baptism,
Vayda JoAnn Tarlecki & Myles Thomas Keen.
Chancel Flowers are presented by Babs de’Frenes’ children, grandchildren and great granchildren in honor of her
88th birthday celebration.
Pink & white rose buds are presented by the Care Team Committee in honor of Vayda JoAnn Tarcleki’s
& Myles Thomas Keen’s Baptism.
Vayda JoAnn Tarlecki, daughter of Al & Melissa Tarlecki, & Myles Thomas Keen,
son of Ryan & Krystal Keen
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Counters: Bruce & Sue Fulmer
Altar Guild: Renee Bar tlett & Janet Luyben Banners: Louise Hunsicker & Carol Souder
PRAYER CONCERNS….
PRAYERS FOR SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL HEALING & RENEWAL
Betty Annis, Barbara Augastine, Brenda Belville, Jim Bender, Kent Bentchler, Renee Boll, Mary Ellen Brown, Paul Carr,
Susan Cicchetti, Renee Cohen, Ernie & Noel Cole, Diane Corso, Garrett Coyne, Bill & Mary Cressman, DaSilva Family,
Rita & Skip Dickey, Joe Dildine, Babs deFrenes, Scarlett Eccker, Betty Erwin, Debbie Feichthaler, Carolyn Ford, Maureen Garrett, Stephen Garrett, Kenny Goldfeder, Sadie Grater, Susanna Gregor,
Christine Halter, Kristina Hering, Marion Herden, Debbie Hershberger, Larry Hostetter Morgan (Smith) Jordan,
Gayle Joseph, Mason Kazmar, Emily Kiefaber, Dennis Kohrherr, Carol Horrocks, Dorothy Kovacs, Lory Leiby, Debra Lerfald,
Jane Markley, Roderick Matthews, Molly McDaniel, Diane Moore Christian, Janet Neumann, Peggy O’Bryan, Fred Orrik, Susan Pongras, Howard Rentchler, Virginia Rex, Albert Robinson,
Dorothy Seitz, Amy Schlitter, Bernie Slemmer, Karen Smith, Lisa Smith, Chris Soriano, Chuck Stauber, Tiffany Spangenberg,
Donna Stevenson, Lou & Elaine Troisi, Underkoffler Family, Dee Walsworth, Sue Wentzel, & Don Whitko.
PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY Tony Bennett, Cameron Cook, Timothy Donley, David Ellis,
Dennis Flynn Jr., Chuck Jefferis, Patrick Kelly, Michael Radicioni, & William Reimers.
ASSISTING MINISTERS SERVING TODAY
8:30 AM Ushers: TBA Greeter: Joan Connolly Cantor: Audrey Stroman Lector: Effa Hunt
Stream Team: Mike Mancini
11:00 Ushers: Gina Weygand & Robin Schlichter Tech Team: John Fry
