PRAYER CONCERNS: The Robert McKee Family , Mary Vest, Loretta Moser, Anna Hale, Shari Minzlaff, Jace McPherson (son of Luke and Elizabeth) Sherri Otter, Cindy Milek, Karmen Aga, Neil Mutchler, Noah Mincer, Taisley Tetrault, Beverly Hemmah, Kurt Lange,

Nita McDougney, Jerry Humble, Denise Ross (Arlene Ennis’ granddaughter),

Marjorie Lyons, Lenore Hines, Sally Neel, Gary Pletan, Roxie Chowen, Ted Wanner; Robert and Janet Haneke, Gary Ellsworth (Gloria Wiedmann’s parents); Joy Conway, Sheila Middleton (Joan Morgan’s sister), Wyatt Rath (Sandy Molitor’s great-nephew), David Tesch, our homebound members and those serving in the military, both at home and overseas. New Office Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

SUNDAY, May 20—High School Graduation 9:00 am Worship (HC) & Radio Broadcast 10:00 am Coffee Hour/ Graduation Reception TUESDAY, May 22 9:00 am Martha Circle 1:30 pm Rachel Circle 7:00 pm Mary Circle WEDNESDAY, May 23 8:30 am Quilters SUNDAY, May 27 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Coffee hour

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCA 1061 Sherman Street, PO Box 577, Sturgis, SD 57785

Office: 347-2713 Cell: 605-695-4074 Pastor Kris Garlick www.sturgisglc.org e-mail: gracelutheran@rushmore.com Day of Pentecost May 20, 2018 9:00 am

Red Bucket for the month of May— St. Dysmas Our mission as a community of faith in Christ Jesus,

strives through ministry of Word and sacrament to help God’s people: ……Seek out Christ……Grow in Christ……Serve Christ.

The Radio Broadcast is sponsored by the family of Jim Hemmah. Thank you for your sponsorship!

Please consider sponsoring an upcoming broadcast. You may sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the entry.

SERVING AT GRACE Sunday, May 20 GREETERS……………………………………….……Aisha Plaggemeyer and Madison Pankratz USHERS……….………………………….....Rod Heikes, Bonnie Lange, Tim and Tonya Atyeo ACOLYTES……..……………………………………..……..………...Traeton and Taesha Monahan ASSISTING MINISTER………………………..……….……………......…..…..……..……..…Tim Potts COMMUNION SERVERS………………….……...Sue Whitford, Mick and Connie Hurlburt LESSON READER ……………………………………..……….……..………...………..…Elmer Preszler MUSIC……Marlene Kotab, Candy McKay, Dan Chapman, and Marge Erion-Johnson SOUND…………………..…………………………...…………………..…….......……....Christian Kotab RADIO ANNOUNCER…………………...…..……………….….…….…………….…..….Carl Erickson PROJECTOR…………………………………..………..………………..…....……………....…Deb Haivala COFFEE HOSTS…………….…...……..……..……Church Council for Graduation Reception ALTAR GUILD……...……………………………..………..…..Lynette Kvanvig and Glynda Smith SERVING AT GRACE Sunday, May 27 GREETERS………………………………………………………….……………………………..Sue Whitford USHERS…………...……………..….Kent and Heather Kreutz, Dale and Mary Ellen Kreutz ACOLYTES……..……………………………………………………....…..D’Metrie and Elizabeth Aga ASSISTING MINISTER………………………..……….……………….............……….Maddie Kreutz LESSON READER …………………………………………….…...……….……………...…Erica Douglas MUSIC……Marlene Kotab, Candy McKay, Dan Chapman, and Marge Erion-Johnson SOUND…………………..…………………………...…………………..…….......……....Christian Kotab RADIO ANNOUNCER…………………...…..……………….……….…………...………….…Dick Ruby PROJECTOR…………………………………..………..…………………………......…Michelle Williams COFFEE HOSTS…………………..………………Ted and Eva Sigman, Mel and Coleen Hanes ALTAR GUILD……...………………………..……………..…..Lynette Kvanvig and Glynda Smith

*Hearing aides are available. Ask an usher if you would like one.

PRAYER OF THE DAY:

Mighty God, you breathe life into our bones, and your Spirit brings truth to the world. Send us this Spirit, transform us by your truth, and give us language to proclaim your gospel, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMEN

PRE SERVICE HYMNS…………………………..……………………..…”Remind Me Who I Am” …………………………………………………”The Only Name (Yours Will Be) PROCESSIONAL / HYMN……………………………………………………………..…..”Sanctuary”

GATHERING INVOCATION CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS KYRIE & LITANY PRAYER OF THE DAY SPECIAL MUSIC …………..….”God Gives Is a Future With Hope” by the Adult Choir 2018 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RECOGNITION SLIDE SHOW

WORD INTRODUCTION TO THE LESSONS FIRST READING Ezekiel 37:1-14 PSALM 104:24-34, 35b SECOND READING Acts 2:1-21 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (spoken) GOSPEL John 15:26-27; 16:4b –15 SERMON……………………………………………………………………………….Pastor Kris Garlick SERMON HYMN……………………….…………………………………………..”Lord I Need You” NICENE CREED PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING & MEAL OFFERING OFFERING HYMN…………………….…………………………………………………...…”Hallelujah” OFFERING PRAYER WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD’S PRAYER COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION HYMNS……………………………..……………………………”Christ is Enough” ………………………………………………………..”Everlasting God” …………………………………………………………………..”My Hope” COMMUNION BLESSING/PRAYER

SENDING SHARING THE PEACE BENEDICTION ANNOUNCEMENTS SENDING HYMN…………………………………..………………………..……….”Where I Belong” DISMISSAL

Something new - Prayer cards are replacing pew pads.

Use the cards for prayer requests; to update an address;

request a pastoral visit; or to indicate that you would like to

join the GLC family. Place the form in the offering

plate or turn it into the office.

Sunday 5/13/18—192

The Red Bucket Ministry for May is St. Dysmas.

The Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis will soon have 3 Little Free Libraries in the Sturgis community, and are looking for stewards to volunteer to help take care of them. If you are interested or for more information, please email them at SturgisGoldenKiwanis@gmail.com

May 26th there will be a 5K Run/Walk at 9am in the Sturgis City Park, hosted by the Sturgis Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Registration begins a 8 am and there is a $10 entry fee.

June 25—28 is Vacation Bible School at Grace Lutheran. There is no charge and open to ALL Children. Please pre-register or RSVP to the church office (347-2713) by June 4. VBS will be hosted by Outlaw Ranch Camp Counselors.

Persons unable to attend church who would like to receive Holy Communion, should contact the office to request delivery.

Please if you know of anyone that is in the hospital due to illness, please let Pastor Kris know so she can go visit them. Thank you.

Madison Pankratz

Aisha Plaggemeyer

Aisha Plaggemeyer

Parents: Sandra Boy Blanket Presenter (s): Garland Dobler & Heather Kreutz Favorite Bible Verse: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 Future Plans: Attend University of South Dakota and

major in Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Madison Pankratz Patents: Chris and Melissa Pankratz Blanket Presenter: Carson Pankratz

Favorite Bible Verse: “She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”

Proverbs 31:25 Future Plans: Attend Black Hills State University to pursue a double major in graphic design and business.