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WelcomeWelcomes you!s you!

Immanuel

Lutheran

Church

Want some coffee and conversation??

Feel free to join us Feel free to join us at Em’s on at Em’s on

Wednesdays. Wednesdays. All members of All members of

Immanuel and our Immanuel and our friends are invited friends are invited

to join us.to join us.

For the men

For the women

Join us for a Reformation H.O.P.E.

Bus Trip to the Amana Colonies! to see the 4th installment

of The Church Basement Ladies “A

Mighty Fortress is our Basement” on Sunday,

October 26th (Reformation Sunday) Tickets are now on sale, see Janny Budzine before or after services, or

stop by the church office

Warm Christian greetings to all who chose to worship together today. May the Lord accept our worship. May each of us find our burdens lighter, our hearts uplifted, and our faith enriched.

Everyone one needs to eat!

Fareway and Walmart both have

script cards for you to buy.

Support you church while you shop for your

groceries.

Time and Talent Sheets!!Please turn in your time and talent sheets so we know how you would like to help spread the good news of God!

We welcome all visitors to our worship service, we hope that you enjoy our worship service. Please feel no need to give an offering because you are our guest.

22ndnd through 6 through 6thth graders gradersMeeting Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m.Meeting Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m.

Come and bring a friend!Come and bring a friend!

In the new Jr./Sr. High School Gym at 7:00 on September 14 and October 12.

Back to School Shopping!!Support your church and buy all your supplies for school at the same time!

Buy cards for Target, Walmart, Sam’s, Kmart,

Kohl’s and Shopko

ImmanuelLutheran ChurchGod Is With Us - Moving Forward

Simply GivingHave you forgotten your envelopes when you come to service? Have you forgotten your checkbook or have no cash in your wallet or purse to give something into the offering plate?

Simply Giving can help you not worry about those situations. If you have checking account; you can give to the church electronically. You can setup offering giving by weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or even yearly. Plus, you can give to special offering that way too.

LETS GET ACQUAINTED! Welcome to worship today. You are invited to fill out the attendance pad, located in the pew, and hand it toward the aisle. Also, note the bright green card in the pew rack where the song books are kept. It is a guide to help you prepare for worship and experience the life transforming presence of God in your life.

National Youth Gathering happens every 3 years. If you are entering 9th grade through graduating Senior you can go to this gathering.

Registration is Mid September. The cost will be between 500 to 600 dollars per person.

It’s a once or twice in a life time to attend. Its life and faith changing experience with 33,000 others.

All Gods Critters Got a Place in the Choir

All voices and musical abilities welcomed

Join the Choir for practice at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings!

Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" Immanuel Lutheran "Wee Care" PreschoolPreschool

Registration 2014-2015 School YearRegistration 2014-2015 School YearImmanuel Lutheran Church

512 5th St. N.E.Independence, Iowa

319-334-2511

$25.00 Registration Fee

Classes beginAug 25 & 26!

4-Year-OldsChildren must be 4 by September 15, 2014

*Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday Classes:

8:15-11:15 am & 12:00-3:00 pm

(Free)

3-Year-OldsChildren must be 3 by September 15, 2014

*Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes:

8:30-11:30 am & 12:10-3:10 pm

(scholarships available)

Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

7:45 at the North Flag pole in front of the High School.

Everyone is welcome to come and practice with the hand bell choir.

Practice starts Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:30 p.m.

StartsStarts

September 7

September 7thth

9:15 a.m.9:15 a.m.

INTRODUCTIONThe prophet Jeremiah speaks of the

incurable wound of his suffering, yet finds in God's words the delight of his heart. When Peter doesn't grasp Jesus' words about suffering, Jesus tells the disciples they will find their lives in losing them. Such sacrificial love is described by Paul when he urges us to associate with the lowly and not repay evil with evil. In worship we gather as a community that we might offer ourselves for the sake of our suffering world.

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Oceans Video

Better is One DayBetter is One Day

How lovely is Your dwelling place How lovely is Your dwelling place O Lord AlmightyO Lord Almighty

My soul does long,My soul does long,And even faints for YouAnd even faints for You

For here my heart is satisfied For here my heart is satisfied Within Your presenceWithin Your presence

I sing beneath the shadow ofI sing beneath the shadow of Your wingsYour wings

Better is one day in Your courtsBetter is one day in Your courts

Better is one day in Your houseBetter is one day in Your house


Than thousands elsewhereThan thousands elsewhere

One thing I ask and I would seekOne thing I ask and I would seekTo see Your beautyTo see Your beauty

To find You in the place Your glory To find You in the place Your glory dwellsdwells

One thing I ask and I would seek One thing I ask and I would seek To see Your beautyTo see Your beauty

To find You in the place Your glory To find You in the place Your glory dwells dwells

My heart and flesh cry out My heart and flesh cry out

To You the living GodTo You the living God

Your Spirit’s water to my soulYour Spirit’s water to my soul

I’ve tasted and I’ve seen –I’ve tasted and I’ve seen –

Come once again to meCome once again to me

I will draw near to You I will draw near to You

I will draw near to YouI will draw near to You

WELCOME

AND

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.C: And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAYL: Let us pray, O God, we thank you for your Son, C: who chose the path of suffering for the

sake of the world. Humble us by his example, point us to the path of obedience,

and give us strength to follow your commands, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

READINGS FOR

TWELFTH SUNDAY

AFTER

PENTECOST

Jeremiah 15:15–21

PSALM 26:1-8 (congregation reads the bold print)

L: 1Give judgment for me, O LORD, for I have lived with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD and have not

faltered.C: 2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and my mind.L: 3For your steadfast love is before my eyes; I have

walked faithfully with you.C: 4I have not sat with the worthless,

nor do I consort with the deceitful.

L: 5I have hated the company of evildoers; I will not sit down with the wicked.

C: 6I will wash my hands in innocence, O LORD, that I may go in procession round your altar,L: 7singing aloud a song of thanksgiving and recounting

all your wonderful deeds.C: 8LORD, I love the house in which you dwell

and the place where your glory abides.

Romans 12:9–21

““Step by Step”Step by Step”

Oh God, you are my God,Oh God, you are my God,

And I will ever praise youAnd I will ever praise you

Oh God, you are my God,Oh God, you are my God,

And I will ever praise you And I will ever praise you

I will seek you in the morning, I will seek you in the morning,

And I will learn to walk in And I will learn to walk in

your waysyour ways

And step by step you lead me,And step by step you lead me,

And I will follow you all of And I will follow you all of

my days,my days,

And I will follow you all of my days,And I will follow you all of my days,

And I will follow you all of my days,And I will follow you all of my days,

And step by step you lead me,And step by step you lead me,

And I will follow you all of And I will follow you all of

my days.my days. ““Step by Step” David (Beaker) Srasser, Copyright:1991 BMG Songs, Inc. Step by Step” David (Beaker) Srasser, Copyright:1991 BMG Songs, Inc.

(Admin. by BMG Music Publishing) (Admin. by BMG Music Publishing) CCLI#1724248

P: The Word of the Lord,

C: Thanks be to God. Matthew 16:21–28

““Just A Closer Walk With Thee”Just A Closer Walk With Thee”

Just a closer walk with thee Just a closer walk with thee

Grant it Jesus, if you please;Grant it Jesus, if you please;

Daily walking close to Thee Daily walking close to Thee

Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

I am weak but Thou art strong I am weak but Thou art strong

Jesus, Keep me from all wrong;Jesus, Keep me from all wrong;

I’ll be satisfied as long I’ll be satisfied as long

As I walk, dear Lord, close to Thee.As I walk, dear Lord, close to Thee.

Thru this world of toil and snares, Thru this world of toil and snares,

If I falter, Lord, who cares?If I falter, Lord, who cares?

Who with me my burden shares? Who with me my burden shares?

None but Thee, dear Lord, None but Thee, dear Lord,

none but Thee.none but Thee.

Thru this world of toil and snares, Thru this world of toil and snares,

If I falter, Lord, who cares?If I falter, Lord, who cares?

Who with me my burden shares? Who with me my burden shares?

None but Thee, dear Lord, None but Thee, dear Lord,

none but Thee.none but Thee.

When my feeble life is o’er, When my feeble life is o’er,

Time for me will be no more;Time for me will be no more;

On that bright eternal shore On that bright eternal shore

I will walk, dear Lord, close to Thee.I will walk, dear Lord, close to Thee.

Just a closer walk with thee Just a closer walk with thee

Grant it Jesus, if you please;Grant it Jesus, if you please;

Daily walking close to Thee Daily walking close to Thee

Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

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APOSTLE’S CREEDI 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 sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM ELW page 227

Jadin Lynn Stephenson

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCHP: Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer.

SHARING THE PEACE P: The peace of Christ be with you always.

C: And also with you.

OFFERING

““Take My Hand, Precious Lord”Take My Hand, Precious Lord”(Hymnal Supplement No. 824)(Hymnal Supplement No. 824)

Precious Lord, take my hand, Precious Lord, take my hand,

Lead me on, let me stand.Lead me on, let me stand.

I am tired, I am weak, I am tired, I am weak,

I am worn, I am worn,

Through the storm,Through the storm,

Through the night, Through the night,

Lead me on to the light,Lead me on to the light,

Take my hand precious Lord, Take my hand precious Lord,

Lead me home.Lead me home.

When my way grows drear, When my way grows drear,

Precious Lord linger near,Precious Lord linger near,

When my life is almost gone, When my life is almost gone,

Hear my cry, hear my call.Hear my cry, hear my call.

Hold my hand lest I fall; Hold my hand lest I fall;

Take my hand precious Lord,Take my hand precious Lord,

Lead me home. Lead me home.

When the darkness appears When the darkness appears

And the night draws near,And the night draws near,

And the day is past And the day is past

And gone, And gone,

At the river I stand,At the river I stand,

Guide my feet, hold my hand; Guide my feet, hold my hand;

Take my hand precious Lord,Take my hand precious Lord,

Lead me home. Lead me home.

Precious Lord, take my hand, Precious Lord, take my hand,

Lead me on, let me stand.Lead me on, let me stand.

I am tired, I am weak, I am tired, I am weak,

I am worn,I am worn,

Through the storm,Through the storm,

Through the night, Through the night,

Lead me on to the light,Lead me on to the light,

Take my hand precious Lord, Take my hand precious Lord,

lead me home.lead me home.

OFFERTORY PRAYER P: God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon

you, and you open your hand in blessing.C: Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen.

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESSAll may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.

C: Amen.P: In the presence of God, who sees our hearts and our

minds, let us confess our sin.

Silence is kept for reflection. You are invited to kneel, sit, or stand as you wish.

P: God our strength,C:we confess that we are captive to the

power of sin that dwells within us. We put ourselves first and others last. What we

think will make us happy leaves us longing for more. Even when we want to do what is good, we find ourselves doing the

opposite. Rescue us from death's grip on our lives, and raise us up day by day, that we may be alive to God in Christ Jesus. Amen.

P: Sisters and brothers, all have fallen short of the glory of God; therefore we are justified by God's grace as a gift. Nothing can separate us from the love of God in + Christ Jesus, in whom we have forgiveness of sin, life, and salvation.

C: Amen.

Holy Communion is open to all who are baptized, confess Jesus as Lord, and believe that Jesus is present in the Bread and Wine. If you desire gluten-free wafers, let the pastor know at the time of distribution. Glasses of white grape juice are available in each tray for those who do not wish to receive wine.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.

(In addition to receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, you can also be in touch with God through meditating on a hymn or psalm and sharing silent prayers. These resources can all be found in the ELW Book.)

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Everyone who hungers, come to the table. Eat what is good, that you may live.

All Who Are ThirstyAll Who Are ThirstyAll who are thirsty, All who are thirsty,

All who are weakAll who are weak

Just come to the fountainJust come to the fountain

Dip your heart in the stream of lifeDip your heart in the stream of life

Let the pain and the sorrowLet the pain and the sorrow

Be washed awayBe washed away

In the waves of His mercyIn the waves of His mercy

As deep cries out to deep As deep cries out to deep

We sing…We sing…

Come Lord Jesus comeCome Lord Jesus come




All who are thirsty, All who are thirsty,

All who are weakAll who are weak

Just come to the fountainJust come to the fountain

Dip your heart in the stream of lifeDip your heart in the stream of life

Let the pain and the sorrowLet the pain and the sorrow

Be washed awayBe washed away

In the waves of His mercyIn the waves of His mercy

As deep cries out to deep As deep cries out to deep

We sing…We sing…

Won’t you come Won’t you come

Won’t you comeWon’t you come

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.

POST-COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: Amen.

POST-COMMUNION PRAYERP: We thank you, Lord of heaven and earth, that you

have fed us in a way our hearts can understand, with the saving body and blood of Jesus Christ.

C: Enliven us by your presence in this meal, that we may be your presence in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Learning to be the LightLearning to be the Light

When the stars came crashing down When the stars came crashing down

In tiny pieces to the ground In tiny pieces to the ground

I was all alone down here I was all alone down here

Trapped beneath the atmosphereTrapped beneath the atmosphere

Then I, thought somebody called Then I, thought somebody called my name my name

I spun around and caught a flame I spun around and caught a flame

I gave into a God I didn't know I gave into a God I didn't know

And now everything is falling And now everything is falling into place into place

A brand new life is calling and A brand new life is calling and

I owe it all to grace I owe it all to grace

It's so much brighter living in It's so much brighter living in your world your world

Savior, what you did for me Savior, what you did for me

You gave me something I want You gave me something I want everyone to see everyone to see

When we struggle and it all goes When we struggle and it all goes wrong wrong

Only you can make it right, Only you can make it right,

So I say Oh oh oh oh ohSo I say Oh oh oh oh oh

I'm learning to be the light I'm learning to be the light

Whoa, whoa Whoa, whoa

I'm learning to be the light- I'm learning to be the light-


When a heart is cold as ice When a heart is cold as ice

You can't melt it with advice You can't melt it with advice

No one wants to listen to No one wants to listen to

A list of things they shouldn't do A list of things they shouldn't do

So I build a city on a hill So I build a city on a hill

And I light a candle on the sill And I light a candle on the sill

Knowing you'll be always knocking Knowing you'll be always knocking at the door at the door

Oh God I just want to love on Oh God I just want to love on everyone everyone

All I have is yours to give All I have is yours to give

So let the people come So let the people come

It's so much brighter living in your It's so much brighter living in your world world


You gave me something I want You gave me something I want everyone to see everyone to see


Only you can make it right, Only you can make it right,



Whoa, Whoa Whoa, Whoa


Whoa, Whoa Whoa, Whoa


That makes the shadows hide That makes the shadows hide

The light that breaks the curse of The light that breaks the curse of pridepride

The light that takes the weary in The light that takes the weary in

it's arms it's arms

When it all came crashing down When it all came crashing down

There was only darkness all There was only darkness all around around

But in the distance I could see But in the distance I could see

A FlameA Flame

It's so much brighter living in your It's so much brighter living in your world world


You gave me something I want You gave me something I want everyone, everyone,

I mean everyone to seeI mean everyone to see


Only you can make it right Only you can make it right





Whoa, whoaWhoa, whoa

I'm learning to be the lightI'm learning to be the light




I'm learning to be the lightI'm learning to be the light

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SENDINGP: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God. P: And all God’s children said…C: AMEN!

SENDINGP: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God. P: And all God’s children said…C: AMEN!

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