1 The Season of Pentecost Extending from Pentecost Sunday all the way to Christ the King Sunday in November, the season of Pentecost is a time to contemplate the living out of this life of the Holy Spirit. These days of the church year are grounded in God who is the rock; God, whose steadfast love breathed life into all creation; God, whose love animates the healing hands of Jesus. We, as Christians build upon this foundation, but the questions remain: What will we build? What will be built upon our lives ? Gathering Prayer please stand if you are able Gathering Hymn sung twice There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, And I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord; There are sweet expressions on each face, And I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with your love; And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place. It is wonderful to worship with you today ! All are welcome regardless of church affiliation – or no church affiliation – faith tradition – or no faith tradition. And we mean all ! Brown, Black, White, Yellow, young, old, single, married, divorced, gay, straight, republican, democrat, crying babies and screaming toddlers – what- ever you are – you will be welcome here. No matter your gifts, abilities or struggles. All parts of today's worship service are printed in this service bulletin. Restrooms can be found downstairs. Feel free to take pictures, videos, post to social media, even during worship - it's OK ! We love sharing God's word and hope you will too ! Parents with small children are welcome to use the church entryway area (through the glass doors) for quiet time. There is a changing table in the Women's bathroom. 90-04 175th Street Jamaica, Queens, NYC 718-739-7452 Rev. Robert "Bob" Fritch, Senior Pastor Roslyn Raymundo, Preschool Director Ariel Pilgrim, Parish Administrator OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost August 25, 2019 Welcome !
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The Season of Pentecost
Extending from Pentecost Sunday all the way to Christ the King Sunday in November, the season of Pentecost is a time to contemplate the living out of this life of the Holy Spirit. These days of the church year are grounded in God who is the rock; God, whose steadfast love breathed life into all creation; God, whose love animates the healing hands of Jesus. We, as Christians build upon this foundation, but the questions remain: What will we build? What will be built upon our lives ?
Gathering Prayerplease stand if you are able
Gathering Hymn sung twice
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, And I know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord;There are sweet expressions on each face,And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly dove,Stay right here with us, filling us with your love;And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;Without a doubt we’ll know that we have been revived when we shall leave this place.
It is wonderful to worship with you today !
All are welcome regardless of church affiliation – or no church affiliation – faith tradition – or no faith tradition. And we mean all ! Brown, Black, White, Yellow, young, old, single, married, divorced, gay, straight, republican, democrat, crying babies and screaming toddlers – what-ever you are – you will be welcome here. No matter your gifts, abilities or struggles.
All parts of today's worship service are printed in this service bulletin.
Restrooms can be found downstairs.
Feel free to take pictures, videos, post to social media, even during worship - it's OK ! We love sharing God's word and hope you will too !
Parents with small children are welcome to use the church entryway area (through the glass doors) for quiet time. There is a changing table in the Women's bathroom.
90-04 175th Street Jamaica, Queens, NYC 718-739-7452Rev. Robert "Bob" Fritch, Senior Pastor Roslyn Raymundo, Preschool Director Ariel Pilgrim, Parish Administrator
OURSAVIOURLUTHERANCHURCH
Eleventh Sunday After PentecostAugust 25, 2019
Welcome !
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Brief Order For Confessionand ForgivenessPlease remain standing
Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen
Pastor: In Christ's dying and rising, we are re-born; we are no longer dead in our sin. Let us return to the shepherd and guardian of our souls, confessing our sin.
If you are able, please kneel -- or you may be seated
Pastor: Almighty God . . .
All: We confess before you our preference for things that pass away, our silence in the face of injustice, our reluctance to accept the free-dom of forgiveness. Make us whole again; renew in us the grace of baptism; and set our minds on the things that are above.
Please remain kneeling
Pastor: God calls us to seek good and to turn away from evil. To those who believe in Jesus Christ, God grants forgiveness of sin, strength in weak-ness, and the promise of eternal salvation.
All: Amen
Opening Hymnplease stand if you are able
1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;To his feet your tribute bring.Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,Evermore his praises sing.Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King!
2. Praise him for his grace and favorTo our forebears in distress.Praise him, still the same forever,Slow to chide and swift to bless.Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness!
3. Tenderly he shields and spares us;Well our feeble frame he knows.In his hands he gently bears us,Rescues us from all our foes.Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely as his mercy flows.
4. Angels help us to adore him,Who behold him face to face.Sun and moon bow down before him;All who dwell in time and space.Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace.
Pastor: The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
All: And also with you.
Pastor: Let us pray. . . O God, mighty and immortal, you know that as fragile creatures surrounded by great dangers, we cannot by ourselves stand upright. Give us strength of mind and body, so that even when we suffer because of human sin, we may rise victorious through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
All: Amen.
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Hymn of Praise repeats I am the wayThe King of the VictoryI am the truthLord of the harmonyI am the lightLight of the world to be
Hosanna – I hold your hand my friendHosanna – I give you strength my friendHosanna – You walk the sea my friendWe’re gonna sail to victory
Sailing – SailingSailing cross the river – sailing
Sailing – Sailing – Sailing cross the river sailing
Freedom – FreedomFreedom in the life of Jesus
Hosanna – I hold your hand my friendHosanna – I give you strength my friendHosanna – You walk the sea my friendWe’re gonna sail to victory
please be seated
First Lesson Isaiah 58:9b-14New Revised Standard Version
The Lord promises those who have returned from exile that where justice and mercy prevail, the ruins will be rebuilt and light will rise in the darkness. It is a day for new beginnings.
9b If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil, 10 if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday. 11 The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.
12 Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in. 13 If you refrain from trampling the sabbath, from pursuing your own interests on my holy day; if you call the sabbath a delight and the holy day of the Lord honorable; if you honor it, not going your own ways, serving your own interests, or pursuing your own affairs; 14 then you shall take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride upon the heights of the earth;I will feed you with the heritage of your ancestor Jacob, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
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Second LessonHebrews 12:18-29New Revised Standard Version
Using images of Moses from the Old Testament, the writer presents a striking vision of the new covenant of God made possible in Christ. There is no longer fear; only awe in the new promise in Christ into which we are invited.
18 You have not come to something that can be touched, a blazing fire, and darkness, and gloom, and a tempest, 19 and the sound of a trumpet, and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that not another word be spoken to them. 20 (For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned to death.” 21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.”) 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
25 See that you do not refuse the one who is speaking; for if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject the one who warns from heaven! 26 At that time his voice shook the earth; but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heaven.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of what is shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe; 29 for indeed our God is a consuming fire.
PsalmPsalm 103:1-8
Lector: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
All: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits,
Lector: Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,
All: Who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
Lector: Who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
All: The Lord works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed.
Lector: He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.
All: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Reading of the Gospel Lesson Luke 13:10-17New Revised Standard Version
Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the sabbath command, Jesus responds by expanding "sabbath work" to include setting people free from bondage.
10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your ailment.” 13 When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. 14 But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had cured on the sabbath, kept saying to the crowd, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be cured, and not on the sabbath day.”
15 But the Lord answered him and said, “You hypo-crites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to give it water? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the sabbath day?” 17 When he said this, all his opponents were put to shame; and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing.
1. How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord,Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!What more can he say than to you he has saidWho unto the Savior for refuge have fled?
2. Fear not, I am with you, oh, be not dismayed,For I am your God and will still give you aid:I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3. When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,My grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply.The flames shall not hurt you; I only designYour dross to consume and your gold to refine.
4. Throughout all their lifetime my people shall proveMy sov'reign, eternal, unchangeable love;And then, when gray hairs shall their temples adorn,Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne.
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Offertory
Sung by congregation as the gifts are presented at the altar
Please stand if you are able.
Take my life – that I may beConsecrated Lord to theeTake my moments and my days Let them flow in ceaseless praise
1. Take my hands and let them moveAt the impulse of Thy loveTake my feet and let them beSwift and beautiful for Thee
Take my life – that I may beConsecrated Lord to theeTake my moments and my days Let them flow in ceaseless praise
2. Take my silver and my goldNot a mite would I withholdTake my intellect and useEvery power as Thou shalt choose
Take my life – that I may beConsecrated Lord to theeTake my moments and my days Let them flow in ceaseless praise
Leader: Let us pray . . . Gracious God,
All: You open your hand, filling our lives with all good things and renewing the face of the earth. We offer these gifts in thanksgiving for all that we have received from your bounty. Accept them for the sake of him who offered his life for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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The Prayers of the Churchplease remain standing
We will sing the following traditional hymn from South Africa
- then the music will drop for the prayers - you may hum along if you like.
When the music rises, we will again sing the hymn twice.
Thuma mina - thuma mina - thuma mina - hear us Lord
Hear me Jesus - hear me Jesus hear me Jesus - hear us Lord
at the end of the prayers
Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always
All: And also with you.
With a handshake, we greet one another with a sign of God's peace. . .
You may be seated following the sharing of the peace
OfferingWe worship God through our giving.
As the offering plate is passed we respond to God's Word as we give thanks
for God's material and spiritual gifts to us.
Eucharistic Prayer
Pastor: All glory and honor to you, God of grace, for you gave your only Son Jesus Christ once for all on the cross to be the one perfect sacrifice for the sin of the world, that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
All: Amen, Come Lord Jesus.
Pastor: In the night in which he was betrayed our Lord Jesus took bread and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples saying: Take and eat; this is my body given for you. Do this for the remem-brance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Therefore heavenly Father, in this sacrament of the suffering and death of your Son, we now celebrate the wonder of your grace and your saving presence in our lives.
All: Amen
Pastor: Let us now pray with confidence the words our Saviour gave us:
All: 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
Pastor: Come, all has been prepared; eat and drink with delight, and be satisfied.
All: Thanks be to God.7
The Great Thanksgiving spoken
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
The Sanctus sung - repeat after pastor
Pastor: Holy
All: Holy
Pastor: Holy, Holy
All: Holy, Holy
Pastor: Holy God Almighty
All: Holy God Almighty
Pastor: Heaven is filled with glory Hosanna in the highest
All : Heaven is filled with glory Hosanna in the highest
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Agnus Dei
All: Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldHave mercy - Have mercy - On us
O - Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldHave mercy - Have mercy - On us
Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldHave mercy - Have mercy - On us
O - Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldGrant us - Grant us - Your peace
please be seated
The Holy CommunionInstructions for receiving
Holy Communion
All are welcome at the Lord’s Table for communion; children and those of other faiths are
invited to share the bread and a blessing.
Communion will be distributed in this fashion:
When dismissed by an usher please come to the front of the church
to receive the bread from the Pastor or Assisting Minister.
If you are seated on the right sideof the church please go to the right side
communion rail.
If you are seated on the leftside go to the left side communion rail.
The Assistant minister will follow with the cup.
Please dip your wafer into the wine when prompted.
If you are unable to come forward but would like to receive communion, please inform the usher
and communion will be brought to you in the pew.
Gluten-free wafers and wine are available - ask when you come
to the Communion rail
Communion Hymnto be sung by the congregation
1. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew,That I may love what Thou dost love,And do what Thou wouldst do.
2. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure,Until with Thee I will one will,To do and to endure.
3. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this earthly part of meGlows with Thy fire divine.
4. Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die,But live with Thee the perfect lifeOf Thine eternity.
When all have returned to their seats, the congregation will please stand
Pastor: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
All: Amen
Leader: Let us pray . . . God our creator,
All: At this table you have satisfied us with the good things of your grace. Fix our hearts on your mercy and truth, that our lives may reflect your love for all creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
All: Thank the Lord and sing his praise; Tell everyone what he has done.Let everyone who seeks the LordRejoice and proudly bear his nameHe recalls his promises And leads his people forth in joy With shouts of thanksgiving, Alleluia. Alleluia
please be seated
Congregational Announcements
please stand for the Benediction and closing Hymn
Pastor: Continue to walk in Christ Jesus, rooted and built up in him. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.
All: Amen
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Closing hymn
1. My hope is built on nothing lessThan Jesus’ blood and righteousness;No merit of my own I claim,But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand.
2. When darkness veils his lovely face,I rest on his unchanging grace;In ev’ry high and stormy galeMy anchor holds within the veil.
3. His oath, his covenant, his bloodSustain me in the raging flood;When all supports are washed away,He then is all my hope and stay.
4. When he shall come with trumpet sound,Oh, may I then in him be found,Clothed in his righteousness alone,Redeemed to stand before the throne!
Leader: Go in peace, serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
welcome home !
Arrivals and Departures . . . Free Parking ~ Every SundayAvailable on the south side of 90th Avenue from 175 Street to 178 Street. You MUST display a yellow parking permit. To get a permit ask an usher - they are FREE!
Cold water is available in the church entryway.
Hand Sanitizers are available in the entryway and in the bathrooms.
How to Reach Us
Church Address 90-04 175 St., Jamaica 11432 OurSaviourOffice 718-739-7452 OurSaviourSchool 718-739-7452 ChurchFax 718-739-3964 Church e-mail [email protected] Church web site www.oursaviourjamaica.com
Pastor Bob (Home) 718-657-2890 (cell) 917-488-8154 e-mail [email protected]
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Today - 11th Sunday After Pentecost
Worship 8:30 AMWorship 10:00 AMWorship 11:30 AM
Wednesday Food Pantry 10:00 AM
Saturday Church Prep 9:30AM
Next Sunday - 12th Sunday After Pentecost Worship 8:30 AMWorship 10:00 AMWorship 11:30 AM
Eleventh Sunday After PentecostAugust 25, 2019
Vacation Bible School was a big success this year – because of how the community gathered to support it.
Special THANK YOU to the team of 33 folks from St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Bloomington and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Roseville, MN who ran this year's program.
We had LOTS of children and adults who participated in the VBS activities and other members of the con-gregation who served as volunteers.
Thank you to all the volunteers and to all who made donations to the program. We could not have done it without you.
Air Mattresses (thank you all) can be picked up today in Pastor Bob's office. They are labeled.
a VBS thank you !
we are . . . all about young folks
Every First Friday
1st Friday for YouthEvery first Friday of the month at 7:00 PM
For youths age 12-19Form your faithFind new friends
Feed your communityFeel safe and have fun !
The next First Friday isSeptember 6
Sunday's Kids is on Break
There will be no Sunday's Kids during the Summer break.
Sunday's Kids will return in September.
Altar FlowersSon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary
Worship BulletinsSon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary
Candles for the AltarSon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary
Communion Bread & WineSon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary
Devotional BookletsSon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary Live StreamSon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary
Food PantrySon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary
NewsletterSon (Ethan), Amy, Shamo and Robbie In Honor of Chiran and Devi Tulsi's 8th Wedding Anniversary
memorial gifts
SOS Family Picnic
Saturday September 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Join the Sisters of Our Saviour at Cunningham Park for their annual Family Picnic
Park Address: 196-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Picnic area - Pink 1: This area is next to the Southern parking lot of the park.
Free of cost: Bring your picnic basket and games, no alcohol. Flyers are available with directions to the park.
Transportation will not be provided.
it's carnival time
everything can be found on the church website @ www.oursaviourjamaica.com
THIS YEAR’S CARNIVAL IS SEPTEMBER 7 we need YOU - sign up sheets are up NOW
This year we will welcome the "Angels Caribbean Band" to our Carnival stage. The band, fresh from their two-week tour in Guyana and following performances at Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Center, will be our feature performers this year - live on our stage !
Playing all your favorite reggae, soca and gospel favorites - we will also welcome Ms. Gee-ta Bisram, world-reknowned chutney singer singing Bollywood favorites AND world-fa-mous Soca Raja live on stage ! WOW !
DO NOT MISS this one ! Let's try for 2,000 people this year !And remember, it's all FREE !
it's carnival time !
THIS YEAR’S CARNIVAL IS SEPTEMBER 7 we need YOU - sign up sheets are up NOW
We need people to volunteer for:
Hot Dogs and Hamburgers - the church will NOT be purchasing any hot dogs or ham-burgers this year - it is ALL up to you - please remember to buy rolls and buns too - do NOT bring anything other than hot dogs or hamburgers - except maybe veggieburgers
Hamburgers and hot dogs (and rolls !) can be delivered to church Friday - September 6 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Please do not wait until the day of the carnival to bring your food.
Water and ONLY Water - cases of individual water bottles can be brought to church on Friday September 6 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -- Please do not wait until Saturday to bring your water. NO soda - NO fruit drink - only water please
Set Up - Saturday morning (September 7) at 9:00 AM - lots of help needed
Clean Up - Saturday afternoon at 4:00 PM - lots of help needed
Face Painters and Balloon Makers - Saturday morning at 11:00 AM
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The Perfect church . . . for those who aren’t !
This year marks our 95th year of ministry in Queens. Orga-nized in 1923, Our Saviour Lutheran Church includes people from 26 nations of origin, gathered together to celebrate in Word and Sacrament the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to root our hope in the power of the Good News.
As a people who have been touched by God’s love in Jesus Christ, we respond by giving our lives in friendship and service.
We are: A Joyful people ! A Diverse people ! Gathered for worship ! Scattered for ministry !Welcome !
90-04 175th Street Jamaica, NY 11432
Worship ScheduleWorship every Sunday
8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM
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