THE 16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Silent Meditation

Prelude “Let us Ever Walk with Jesus" Walter Buszin

Welcome and Announcements

Confession and Forgiveness

P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from

our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess

our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior

and Lord.

C: Amen

P: You may kneel for confession. Most merciful God,

C: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned

against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have

left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our

neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.

Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in

your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen

P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake

God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ,

and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in

the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

Hymn #802 “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” (ELW)

Page 147 The Salutation and Kyrie

Page 148 “Glory to God”

Insert Prayer of the Day

Children’s Time – Children’s Song: “This Is My Commandment" traditional

(on back of program)

Insert First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Response: Thanks be to God!

FIRST ENGLISH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 800 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1350

(313) 884-5040 Fax: (313) 884-4460 www.feelc.org

Rev. Christina Veres Dr. Walter A. Schmidt Rev. Paul F. Keppler

Associate Pastor Senior Pastor Pastor Emeritus Renata Conger Robert H. Foster Christina Judson Education/Youth Coordinator Coordinator of Music Director of Bell Choirs

Insert Psalm 1

Insert Second Reading: Philemon 1-21 Response: Thanks be to God!

Page 151 Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia”

Insert Gospel Reading – Luke 14:25-33

Sermon “Who, What Are You Following?" Dr. Walter A. Schmidt

Sermon Hymn #807 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (ELW)

THE APOSTLES’ CREED - Page 105

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 sin, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Offering

Offertory “All Things to All” Martin/Courtney

Good News Singers

Hymn #186 Congregation Offertory “Create In Me” (ELW)

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast

me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit.

Prayers of Intercession

P: Lord in your mercy. C: Hear our prayer.

Page 154 Lord’s Prayer

Page 155 Benediction and Dismissal

Hymn #660 “Lift High the Cross” (ELW)

Silence for Reflection

Sharing of the Peace

Postlude “Lift High the Cross” G. Young

SPEAKER SYSTEM for the hearing impaired is available. Please speak to one of the

ushers.

OUR HYMN BOARDS show the hymn numbers being sung today. They are found in

the back portion of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship red book. The hymns in ELW

follow the liturgies and resources in the front portion of the book and are noted by large

numbers on the top of the pages. The front portion of the book containing the liturgies

and resources are noted by page numbers at the bottom of each page. We use Worship

Setting 4 today beginning on page 147.

PLEASE FILL OUT a visitor or member card found in the pews and place the card in

the offering plate. We are blessed to have Christian friends from other places and

congregations visiting at worship today.

CHILDREN’S SONG

This Is My Commandment - traditional

This is my commandment, that you love one another, that your joy may be

full. This is my commandment, that you love one another, that your joy may

be full. That your joy may be full, that you joy may be full. This is my

commandment, that you love one another, that your joy may be full.

OUR MISSION: “GO MAKE DISCIPLES”

Weekly INSERT - SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

News and Notes Concerning the Ministry of First English Lutheran Church

Sunday Summer Worship Schedule

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion

10:30a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion the first and third Sundays

7:00 p.m. Thursday evening Worship Service

Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:00 a.m.– 12:30a.m. ** 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GOOD MORNING! Welcome to First English! If you are interested in learning more about the ministry of First English or would like to join our family, please fill out the “Visitor Card” in the pew rack, check the appropriate response, and place in the offering plate. We will gladly contact you and attempt to answer your questions. Thank you!

WE WELCOME CHILDREN at worship. If you need the cry room it is located off the back narthex. A nursery for children 4 & under is located next to the office. We ask that the nursery be used for children in this age group only. Thank you for your cooperation.

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR have been placed by Grace Circle in honor of Irene Pyle's birthday and by Rick & Claudia Gram in honor of Neal & Shaina Gram's first wedding anniversary.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS have been made to the Music Fund in memory of Agnes Prost by Matthew & Leann Nitschke and the Hank Witts family.

CHURCH PICNIC / RALLY DAY – Next Sunday, September 15th

Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013 Church Picnic /Rally Day - One service at 10:00 a.m. -

Following Worship we will have our Church picnic and Rally Day activities, here on the church grounds (if rain, in the Luther Center).

Please come to church dressed for a picnic!

Please drop any food off before worship service in the Luther Center.

Sunday, September 22, 2013 begins our regular Fall Schedule - Contemporary Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship at 11:00 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE - OKTOBERFEST, October 25, 2013 - please note date change.

THIS WEEK AT FIRST ENGLISH - September 1 - 8, 2013

HOLY LAND AND JORDAN TOUR –Brochures and reservation forms are available on the table in the hallway describing our tour to Israel and Jordan. The dates are February 26 – March 8, 2014. A tour to the Holy Land is more than simply a vacation – it is a spiritual, faith strengthening pilgrimage which truly makes the Bible come alive. Any questions, please speak to Pastor Schmidt.

SUN 8 9:00 Contemporary Worship Service Sanctuary

10:30 Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary

6:00 'Sound of Music' Rehearsal Luther Center

MON 9 8:45 Preschool Classroom

9:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

6:00 'Sound of Music' Rehearsal Luther Center

6:30 Girl Scouts Trefoil Lounge

TUES 10 3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

5:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

6:30 Grief Support Lounge

7:00 Peace Circle

7:00 Board of Church Property Lounge

WED 11 8:45 Preschool Classroom

9:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

11:30 Hope Circle Lounge

3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

THURS 12 9:30 Bible Study Lounge

3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

5:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

6:30 Good News Singers Choir Room

6:30 Youth Gathering Youth Room

8:10 Good News Ringers Bell Choir Room

FRI 13 8:45 Preschool Classroom

SAT 14 9:00 Set-up for Church Picnic/Rally Day Luther Center

SUN 15 10:00 Traditional Worship Service - One Service Sanctuary

11:00 Church Picnic and Rally Day Luther Center

6:00 'Sound of Music' Rehearsal Luther Center

6:30 Board and Council Meetings Lounge

SERVING THIS WEEK: September 8, 2013 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m GREETERS Sue Reck Michele Nehls

ACOLYTES Tom Kohler Emily Conn Haley Rozycki

USHER Team #6 Team #7 Marion McClendon Mark Balle

COUNTERS Team #3 Ruth Engle

COMMUNION Margot Kahl Shirley Lamar

LAY READERS Brandon Tambourine Dan Rustmann ALTAR GUILD Anna Unit: Jan Jevons/Kim Jevons Lydia Unit: Kay Butler/Kristen LaMagno

COFFEE HOUR Social Action

FRIENDLY CALLER Pat Palm

GARDENS Claudette Momenee/Nancy Heaphy

UPCOMING ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - Make your plans now to join with us this fall for our Adult Learning opportunities. THE LIFE OF CHRIST will be our Adult Sunday School offering with classes beginning Sunday, September 22, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. in the Lounge. Join with us as we review the life and ministry of Jesus who is certainly at the center of our faith. Pastor Chris and Pastor Schmidt will be leading these sessions. Our Thursday Morning Bible Study will be MARTIN LUTHER AND THE LUTHERAN REFORMATION. Classes meet Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00 a.m. beginning Thursday, September 12, 2013. Pastor Schmidt leads these sessions as we review Lu-ther’s life and the Protestant Reformation. Please join us as we together learn and grow in the faith! The Fitness Firm offers Low impact dance aerobics, incorporating kick box, yoga, free weights, zumba,

toning, flexibility and stretching. New classes starting week of Sept 9,2013 Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am or Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm

8 week session - $75.00. Attend as many classes during the 8 weeks.

Discount offered to First English Lutheran Church members!. Call Judy Sheehy 313-886-7534 for more information or e-mail at Vitafitjudy@comcast.net

SERVING NEXT WEEK: September 15, 2013 ONE SERVICE 10:00 a.m. GREETERS Charles Jackson

ACOLYTES Anna Jackson

USHER Team #9 Charles Jackson

COUNTERS Team #2 Nancy Heaphy

COMMUNION Kathy Lang Steve Lang

LAY READERS Kathy Lang ALTAR GUILD Anna Unit: Jan Jevons/Kim Jevons Lydia Unit: Kay Butler/Kristen LaMagno

COFFEE HOUR Rally Day/Church Picnic

FRIENDLY CALLER Mark Berkesch

GARDENS Virg Ditty/Kyle Clor BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please submit any information to be published in the Sunday bulletin before 12:00 p.m. the preceding Tuesday. Thank you. BE SILENT, BE REVERENT; for this is the House of God. BEFORE the service, speak to the Lord: DURING the service; let the Lord speak to you: AFTER the service, speak to one another.

Have you remembered the ministry of First English in your will?

OUR MISSION: “GO MAKE DISCIPLES”