KEEP IT REAL! BRING IT HOME! ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF STEINBACH INC. MEMBER OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA Sunday, August 13, 2017 Sunday, August 13, 2017 Sunday, August 13, 2017 Sunday, August 13, 2017 Welcome to Our Contemporary Worship Service Welcome to Our Contemporary Worship Service Welcome to Our Contemporary Worship Service Welcome to Our Contemporary Worship Service 465 Henry Street, Steinbach MB R5G 0H1 204-326-3758 Fax 204-326-2548 email: [email protected]www.stpaulsteinbach.org THE NUMBERS ATTENDANCE: August 6 - 133 OFFERING: August 6 - $14,800.15 (includes July direct deposit) OUR MISSION God’s purpose for St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is: Accepting all people through God’s grace, sharing our faith in Christ, and making disciples. Lead Pastor: Rev. Terry Gudmundson 204-380-3293 Associate Pastor: Rev. Melissa Frankland 204-293-7930 THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship Sunday 10:00 Traditional Service with Communion LOOKING AHEAD: • August 8-September 6 - Rev. Melissa on vacation • Sunday, Aug. 20, baptism of Belle Suderman, daughter of Rex Suderman and Jamie Dahl • Aug. 27 - 11:00 Service in Woodridge DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that the Sea of Galilee is Israel’s largest fresh- water lake, about 53 kilometers around, about 21 kilometers long, 13 kilometers wide, and has a depth of about 43 meters? At 209 meters below sea level, it is the lowest lake in the world after the Dead Sea, a saltwater lake. The lake is also known on modern maps as Lake Galilee or Lake Tiberias, in the region of Galilee. It has also been called the Lake of Gennesaret or the Sea of Gennesaret (Luke 5:1) after the name of a small fruit- ful plain on its western side. Its main source is the Jordan River, which flows through it from north to south. Due to its low-lying position in a valley, surrounded by hills, the sea can get sudden violent storms. A main feature of the lake seems to be that it is always changing. It is still famous, just as in New Testament times, for having plenty of fish, and in today’s restaurants, “St. Peter’s Fish” (tilapia) is very popular. If you didn’t already know...now you do! HOLY COMMUNION G od feeds and renews us with the presence of Jesus Christ. In Christ’s body and blood given to us, God forgives us and nourishes us for mission. In response to the Lord’s invitation I come - confessing my sin, trusting that the Lord is truly present, believing that to receive Him is to receive forgiveness - to partake of the Lord’s Supper. People of all ages and faith communities are welcome. Holy Communion is served in a continuous format unless announced otherwise. Participants are asked to fill out a registration card, available in the pews or at both entrances, and place them in the baskets at the entrances, or in the offering plates. Ushers will direct you toward the aisle to come forward to the serving stations. If you desire to commune, extend your hand to the server who will place a wafer in your hand. If you prefer a gluten-free wafer, simply say “gluten-free” to the server. Wine is served from the chalice or individual cups; white grape juice is served from individual cups. Come and hold in your hand and taste on your lips the love we cannot comprehend. www.luthersem.edu/godpause WORSHIP NOTES Children in Worship: We welcome and encourage children to share in worship. Even very young children see faith in action as we pray and sing and commune together. Children’s lessons are available at both entrances, or by checking with any of the ushers. Hearing Assistance: Devices are available at the sound booth. Cell phones and pagers should be turned to silent. Washrooms: located in the narthex and Education Wing, upstairs and down. Elevator: located next to the church office. 1 Kings 19:9-18 Have you ever crawled into a cave? Elijah felt like a total failure. The weight and responsibilities of his task overwhelmed him. Filled with discouragement, he cried out, "I alone am left!" Almost all of us have times of crushing stress and anxiety, darkness and despair. There are times when we just want to crawl into a cave, curl up and lick our wounds. In Jesus and the cross, God is there, present with us in our darkness. You are important to God. You do matter. Be assured, God is with you. Yet, there also comes the time when God speaks a strong word, "Go out." It's not easy. It's a real struggle to move out of our cave. Elijah waited through wind-splitting rocks, earthquake and fire, still no God. Finally, Elijah heard the sheer silence. Bliss. In the silence God whispers, "What are you doing here?" Here's the good news: "God so loved the world." You're not the only one left. Now that is a gospel that frees. You can let go now and let God. It's time to leave the cave, step out into the light and live again. Forgive me, Lord, for forgetting I'm not the only one. Free me from this dark place and bring me into the light of your love, so I might reach out and trust others. Amen. David P. Grant, '80 Interim Pastor, East Union Lutheran Church, Carver, Minn.
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KEEP IT REAL! BRING IT HOME!
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF STEINBACH INC. MEMBER OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CANADA
Sunday, August 13, 2017Sunday, August 13, 2017Sunday, August 13, 2017Sunday, August 13, 2017
Welcome to Our Contemporary Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Contemporary Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Contemporary Worship ServiceWelcome to Our Contemporary Worship Service
465 Henry Street, Steinbach MB R5G 0H1 204-326-3758 Fax 204-326-2548
Wednesday 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship Sunday 10:00 Traditional Service with Communion
LOOKING AHEAD: • August 8-September 6 - Rev. Melissa on vacation
• Sunday, Aug. 20, baptism of Belle Suderman, daughter of Rex Suderman and Jamie Dahl
• Aug. 27 - 11:00 Service in Woodridge
DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that the Sea of
Galilee is Israel’s largest fresh-
water lake, about 53 kilometers
around, about 21 kilometers
long, 13 kilometers wide, and
has a depth of about 43 meters?
At 209 meters below sea level, it is the lowest lake in
the world after the Dead Sea, a saltwater lake.
The lake is also known on modern maps as Lake
Galilee or Lake Tiberias, in the region of Galilee. It has
also been called the Lake of Gennesaret or the Sea of
Gennesaret (Luke 5:1) after the name of a small fruit-
ful plain on its western side.
Its main source is the Jordan River, which flows
through it from north to south. Due to its low-lying
position in a valley, surrounded by hills, the sea can
get sudden violent storms. A main feature of the lake
seems to be that it is always changing. It is still
famous, just as in New Testament times, for having
plenty of fish, and in today’s restaurants, “St. Peter’s
Fish” (tilapia) is very popular.
If you didn’t already know...now you do!
HOLY COMMUNION
G od feeds and renews us with the presence of Jesus Christ. In Christ’s body and blood given to
us, God forgives us and nourishes us for mission. In response to the Lord’s invitation I come - confessing my sin, trusting that the Lord is truly present, believing that to receive Him is to receive forgiveness - to partake of the Lord’s Supper. People of all ages and faith communities are welcome.
Holy Communion is served in a continuous format unless announced otherwise. Participants are asked to fill out a registration card, available in the pews or at both entrances, and place them in the baskets at the entrances, or in the offering plates.
Ushers will direct you toward the aisle to come forward to the serving stations. If you desire to commune, extend your hand to the server who will place a wafer in your hand. If you prefer a gluten-free wafer, simply say “gluten-free” to the server. Wine is served from the chalice or individual cups; white grape juice is served from individual cups.
Come and hold in your hand and taste on your lips the love we cannot comprehend.
www.luthersem.edu/godpause
WORSHIP NOTES Children in Worship: We welcome and encourage children to share in worship. Even very young children see faith in action as we pray and sing and commune together. Children’s lessons are available at both entrances, or by checking with any of the ushers.
Hearing Assistance: Devices are available at the sound booth.
Cell phones and pagers should be turned to silent.
Washrooms: located in the narthex and Education Wing, upstairs and down.
Elevator: located next to the church office.
1 Kings 19:9-18
Have you ever crawled into
a cave? Elijah felt like a
total failure. The weight
and responsibilities of his
task overwhelmed him.
Filled with discouragement, he cried out, "I alone
am left!" Almost all of us have times of crushing
stress and anxiety, darkness and despair. There are
times when we just want to crawl into a cave, curl
up and lick our wounds.
In Jesus and the cross, God is there, present with us
in our darkness. You are important to God. You do
matter. Be assured, God is with you. Yet, there also
comes the time when God speaks a strong word,
"Go out." It's not easy. It's a real struggle to move
out of our cave. Elijah waited through wind-splitting
rocks, earthquake and fire, still no God. Finally,
Elijah heard the sheer silence. Bliss. In the silence
God whispers, "What are you doing here?" Here's
the good news: "God so loved the world." You're
not the only one left. Now that is a gospel that
frees. You can let go now and let God. It's time to
leave the cave, step out into the light and live
again.
Forgive me, Lord, for forgetting I'm not the only
one. Free me from this dark place and bring me into
the light of your love, so I might reach out and trust
others. Amen.
David P. Grant, '80
Interim Pastor, East Union Lutheran Church, Carver, Minn.
HOLY COMMUNION Holy Communion is offered in the TRADI-
TIONAL FORMAT today. Registration cards are available in the pews and at both
entrances. Participants are asked to fill out a card and place it in the basket provided or in the offering plate. All are welcome at God’s table.
PRAYER REMINDERS In your prayers this week, please remember Adele Fender, Jac Doerksen, Katarina Grienke, Kathy Doerksen, Chris Funk, Laura
Heckert, Tina Heckert, Wanda Hoehn, Lena Krentz, Marlene Klassen, Evelyn (Art) Krentz, Emma Kuehn, Henrietta Reimer, Helmuth Renz, Henry Schalla, Joan Schultz and Elsie Schilke.
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY Our sympathy to Linda Heckert, family, relatives and friends of Dennis Heckert, who passed away August 5 at the age of 70. The funeral service took place here yesterday, with Pastor Terry officiating.
Sympathy also to the family, relatives and friends of Linda Steinke (nee Steinert), age 91, who passed away July 28 at Bethesda Place. May our God of compassion grant peace and comfort to those who mourn.
GIFT OF REMEMBRANCE In a tribute of love and remembrance, a Memorial Gift has been received from Rick and Gladys Derksen in memory of Jacob (Jake) Falk, who passed away July 6, 2017. “His memory we shall cherish with the passing of the years.”
UNITED IN MARRIAGE United in marriage yesterday at Friedensfeld Community Centre were Ronald Cook and Melissa Antonyshyn-Martens, with Pastor Terry officiating. May they be richly blessed as they begin a new journey together.
NEW DESIGNS POSTED A new set of stained glass designs for the center cross on the front of the church is posted on the bulletin board next to the office. Be sure to take a look and cast your vote for your favorite one.
SUMMER SERVICE SCHEDULE For the remainder of August, and part of September, there will be one worship service only, beginning at 10:00 am. The service next Sunday, August 20 will be in the Traditional format with Communion. Look-ing ahead, Sunday September 10 is “Welcome Back Sunday” with Sunday School and Confirmation reg-istrations, and lots of family fun after the service. Regular services will resume September 17.
SINGERS WANTED! If you enjoy singing and would like to be part of the St. Paul's Choir for Reforma-tion, here is your chance. Singers from both services are welcome to join the choir which plans to sing for three ser-vices during this Reformation celebration.
Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 pm. Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses needed! If you are interested, please sign up on the sign-up sheet or email Crystal Lawrance at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!
HEARING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL The T-Coil Hearing System is now opera-tional. Simply adjust hearing aids to the “T” setting. Brad Mehling will be giving more instructions in the near future. Headsets will also be available for non-hearing aid users.
“GROWING” OUR CHURCH The future of our church are the children and youth of our church. They need to be taught, led, and engaged. What better way of touching a young per-son’s life than to volunteer to be a teacher, helper, guide or presenter. Please sign up on the sheets near the office. JUST IN! Gott ist für uns devotional booklets for September-November. Available in the narthex and at the side entrance.
WELCOME VISITORS
If you are a visitor to our church today, we invite you to sign the guest book. Welcome
here. May you be blessed as you worship with us. A time of coffee and fellowship takes place in the Education Wing immediately after the service. Come, and enjoy! If you would like to help with the coffee hour, please sign up on the poster displayed in the Education Wing, or contact the church office, 204-326-3758.
THANK YOU DEPARTMENT Thank you to Rose Angell for sharing her gift of music with us this morning, and to all others who assisted with the service today.
Gathering Songs
Welcome & Announcements
The Call to Worship
PRAYER OF THE DAY: L. Let us pray together: All. God our defender, storms rage around and
within us and cause us to be afraid. Rescue your people from despair, deliver your sons and daughters from fear, and preserve us in the faith of your Son Jesus. Amen.
Prayer of Confession & Forgiveness
Apostles Creed
Sharing of the Peace
GOD’S WORD: Reader Lorna Khan
FIRST LESSON: 1 Kings 19:9-18
9 At that place he came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ 10He answered, ‘I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.’ 11 He said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.’ Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; 12and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. 13When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ 14He answered, ‘I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.’ 15Then the LORD said to him, ‘Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. 16Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as
king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place. 17Whoever escapes from the sword of Hazael, Jehu shall kill; and whoever escapes from the sword of Jehu, Elisha shall kill. 18Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.’ HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 14:22-33
22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dis-missed the crowds. 23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. 26But when the disciples saw him walk-ing on the lake, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’ 28 Peter answered him, ‘Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.’ 29He said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. 30But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ 31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’ 32When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’
Message
Song
Prayers of the People
Offering
Special Music: Rose Angell “On the Wings of a Snow White Dove”
Prayer of Blessing
The Table
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Post-Communion Prayer
Closing Song
Benediction
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
AUGUST 13, 2017
Martin’s Musings “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that
