GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS August 18, 2013

THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Christian Education Sunday
PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Lord Jesus Christ, the childrens friend, to me this day Your presence send. Grant me to know Your Word aright and by it know Your Fathers love. Lord, by Your suffering, pain and woe, I have redemption and adoption as a child of the heavenly Father. Bless and keep me this day, strengthened by the Word of promise and its fulfillment in You. I pray this in Your holy name. Amen

WELCOME
We welcome you this morning to Grace! It is indeed good for you to be here today. May the Lord bless your time as you hear His Word and respond with hymns, praise and thanksgiving as your faiths response to the Good News of forgiveness and life. If you are not a member of Grace and desire to learn more about our teachings as drawn from Gods Word, please speak with our Pastor. Once again we are glad you are here and we invite you to come and worship with us again. Everyone is asked to fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Restrooms are located on the lower level of this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need. If you have any questions please speak with an Usher or Greeter.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10:45 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER
Call it Rally Day or Christian Education Sunday, today we celebrate our Sunday School children and those who teach them. The responsibility for teaching children rests with their parents. The role of the congregation is to assist parents in teaching their children Gods Word. Dr. Martin Luthers Small Catechism was written in 1529 to help do just that. There we find before each of the chief parts these words: As the head of the household should teach them in a simple way. The prophet Jeremiah and the greater prophet Jesus remind us that Gods Word causes division, even in our households. There are those who gladly hear and learn it and there are those who reject it. Sometimes that division even runs inside us, as we are both saints and sinners at the same time. We can be like the people of Jeremiahs day, listening only to the false prophets who say we have done nothing wrong. But then the Holy Spirit awakens the faith it has given us, and surrounded by that great cloud of witnesses, we turn our eyes to Jesus and His cross and find forgiveness and life.

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Robert and Carole Nichols in thanksgiving for blessings received and in honor of their grandson Stephens 7th birthday. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Guest Organist: (10:45) Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (Wed. evening) Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Paula Walter Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Ethan Andrews Randy Middaugh Roy Andrews, Roy Bullard John Ketcher, Gary Proud Ralph and Joan Ann Olsen Dorris Deislinger, Mildred Wilkins Maxwell Baker Jeff Ralston John Calvillo Paul Krueger, Gervais LeBlanc Jacob Ralston, Jeff Ralston Ron, Russlynn, Paul and Zachary Krueger Ginny Ralston Board of Christian Education Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE APPOINTED READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, August 25th, The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, are: The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 66:18-23, The Epistle Reading: Hebrews 12:4-24, and The Holy Gospel: Luke 13:22-30.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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THE ORDER OF MATINS FOR THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell

Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds - Jan Bender Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds - John Eggert

Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds - Kevin Hildebrand

Opening Hymn: Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds

Stand

LSB 867

Opening Versicles

Psalm 51:15; Psalm 70:1

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Psalmody
Antiphon
P The Lord has sanctified us in the true faith.

Venite

Psalm 95:17

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Antiphon
P The Lord has sanctified us in the true faith.

Psalm
P My soul longs for your salvation; C I hope in your word. P My eyes long for your promise; C I ask, When will you comfort me? P For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, C yet I have not forgotten your statutes. P How long must your servant endure? C When will you judge those who persecute me? P The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; C they do not live according to your law. P All your commandments are sure; C they persecute me with falsehood; help me!

Psalm 119:8188; antiphon: v. 81

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P They have almost made an end of me on earth, C but I have not forsaken your precepts. P In your steadfast love give me life, C that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth. C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen P My soul longs for your salvation; C I hope in your word.

Sit

Children's Message

Office Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

LSB 655

Readings
Old Testament Reading
P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Jeremiah 23:1629

Epistle
P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Hebrews 11:1731, 12:13

Stand

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Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twelfth chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ.

Luke 12:4953

Responsory

Psalm 119:89; 26:8; Luke 11:28

Sit

Sermon The Faithful Word

Jeremiah 23:1629

Stand

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Canticle
Te Deum

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Sit

Offering

Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word - Thomas Gieschen

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Prayer
Installation of Sunday School Teachers & Staff

Stand

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

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 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

Matthew 6:913

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Salutation

2 Timothy 4:22

Collect of the Day

P Let us pray. Merciful Lord, cleanse and defend Your Church by the sacrifice of Christ. United with Him in Holy Baptism, give us grace to receive with thanksgiving the fruits of His redeeming work and daily follow in His way; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following: P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

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Collect for Grace

P O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, You have safely brought us to the beginning of this day. Defend us in the same with Your mighty power and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings, being ordered by Your governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Benedicamus

Psalm 103:1

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

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Closing Hymn: Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain Postlude

LSB 865

Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain - Thomas Gieschen

Acknowledgments
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Matins Coffee and Fellowship in the Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion ECDC closed for staff development 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 7:00 p.m. Parish Planning Council 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Club Summer Cookout 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class at St. Vincents 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service

MON-TUES: WED - FRI: MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY:

TODAYS SUNDAY SCHOOL - This summer our students delve into I Spy Salvations Story. Each week students use clues from the Bible account to investigate and solve a mystery. Today Sunday School students look into The Case of the Broken Bread: Road to Emmaus. As happened after His resurrection, today we recognize Jesus through the teaching of His Word and the breaking of bread. Possible discussion questions include: How did the men on the road respond to seeing Jesus? How can you share the good news of Jesus resurrection? PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. Pastor Walter continues a study of The Augsburg Confession and Its Apology The Lutheran Confessions Series. Come and review what we believe, teach and confess as Lutheran Christians. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in their classrooms downstairs in the church. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY Our Sunday School teachers and staff will be installed in both worship services this morning. We are so thankful for their dedication!! We also appreciate the Board of Christian Education for hosting our Coffee and Fellowship time today in Parker Hall. CONGRATULATIONS AND GODS BLESSINGS to Christopher and Summer Middaugh on the birth of their daughter Ruth Mae on Tuesday, August 13th, in Tallahassee, Florida. Ruths grandparents are Randy and Riley Middaugh. - 14 -

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Judy Borchert is recovering at home following surgery. Warren Rivers is recovering at home. Gisela Spieker continues her recovery at home. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Aug. 13 Stephen Nichols, Charles Stein, Paul Walter Aug. 15 Megan Gipson, Benjamin Hardman, Doris Holzhauer Aug. 19 Ashley Hicks Aug. 20 Kevin Ray Aug. 21 Roy Bullard Aug. 22 Samantha Morrison Aug. 23 Daniel Woodyard Aug. 24 David Mainard, Charlie Stein, Bill Wilkins LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 8/11: 199 (8:15 86 and 10:45 113). Mid-Week 8/14: 13. Offerings: Sunday 8/11: $8,874.25. Mid-Week 8/7: $280.00. Memorials: $775.00. Building Fund: $2,090.00. Fan into Flame: $50.00. Seminary Scholarship Fund: $1,505.00. General Endowment Fund: $1,500.00. PARISH PLANNING COUNCIL will meet Monday evening, August 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor. VOTERS MEETING is next Monday evening, August 26th, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Randy Middaugh is the executive director. FELLOWSHIP CLUB The Summer Cookout for the Fellowship Club and friends is Tuesday, August 20th, at 5:00 p.m. in Parker Hall. Please call the church office, 6633631, if you need a ride. The Cookout is hosted by Pastor and Paula Walter. "JUST IN TIME FOR LABOR DAY" - The Men's Network of First Lutheran Church, Little Rock is having a smoked pork loin take-out on Thursday, August 29th. Swift Premium baby back ribs are also available. This is a fund raiser for Concordia Seminary's food pantry in St Louis. Cost for the pork loin (5 lbs or more) will be $25.00. Matching funds will be provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The meat will be cooked on Thursday, August 29th, and may be picked up at First Lutheran between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. that same day. To order, please call their church office at 372-1023 no later than Monday, August 26th, so they know how much to cook. Thank You! - 15 -

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP Volunteers are needed to serve the last Sunday in August and several Sundays in September. Please take a minute to check the available dates on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the Parlor and sign up for the Sunday on which you wish to serve. Thank you for serving!! GRACE FALL CRAFT SHOW AND USED BOOK SALE - Applications now being accepted for booth rentals at the Fall Craft Show. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 2, 2013 for the Fall Craft Show and Used Book Sale. Do you make craft items and wish an opportunity to display and sell your talent? Rent a booth in Parker Hall, the Grace Family Life Center, for $40 ($30 for Lutheran church members). We gladly accept donations of used books for the Book Sale beginning mid- October. A Lutheran Crafters Booth will also need donations of craft items. Please consider donating items to this booth. If you would more information about the booth, contact Sammye Harrill at 501-352-1877 or email at sammyeharrill@yahoo.com. The Fall Craft Show proceeds will benefit Kevin Ray, a second-year Seminary student at Concordia, St. Louis. Matching funds will be donated by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Contact Riley Middaugh at 954-9281 or email at ram0220@aol.com for more information. MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. LOIS BERNER TO THE LOIS BERNER MEMORIAL FUND By Robert and Marilyn Bell Raymond and Sammye Sue Harrill Lindsey Brothers Equipment Company Ed and Susan Mahnken Jeff and Ginny Ralston Roy and Frances Scheele Gisela Spieker Pearl Spotts St. Marys Regional Medical Center TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Joe and Debbie Craig Bill and Mildred Wilkins TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Bette Bogart Irvin and Sherry Clawitter David, Diane and Alex Roberts TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Robert and Wilma Richter TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Carroll and Doris Holzhauer Gary and Angie Proud - 16 -

IN MEMORY OF MRS. CHERYL WOLBRECHT TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Bill and Mildred Wilkins IN MEMORY OF MR. CHESTER BERNER TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Raymond and Sammye Sue Harrill TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Ed and Susan Mahnken IN MEMORY OF MRS. BETTIE BAUMER TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Gisela Spieker IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARGARET WILIMZIG TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Gisela Spieker IN MEMORY OF MR. LUKE MOORMAN TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Raymond and Sammye Sue Harrill

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