311 Second Street Schwenksville, PA 19473

Phone - 610-287-7104 Fax - 610-287-7992

Email - jelcsecretary@verizon.net

Web Site: www.jelc.org

Mission Statement

SOW. The Gospel of Jesus the Christ to all generations

GROW. His followers into spiritually mature disciples

GO. Back into the world to serve others in His name

May 30, 2021

The Holy Trinity

9:30 AM Worship Service

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Sunday, May 30 9:30 AM In-person & live streamed worship service

Monday, May 31 Memorial Day 9:30 AM In-person & live streamed worship service

Wednesday, June 2 7:30 PM Worship & Music Mtg

Sunday, June 6 Ensminger Scholarship Sunday 9:30 AM In-person & live streamed worship service

Welcome! We are so glad you have chosen to join with us today as we gather in worship to give thanks to our gracious and loving God. Many have found this community helpful for their spiritual journey. We hope you find in us the open and welcoming arms of God.

If you have particular needs and/or questions please speak with an usher. Again, thanks for spending a little time with us.

THIS WEEK AT JERUSALEM

WELCOME

The People of Jerusalem Congregation, Ministers Reverend Stanley Steele, Pastor

David A. Crist, Director of Music Glenda Ortiz, Secretary

OFFICE HOURS Tue thru Thurs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Closed Fridays

Phone - 610-287-7104 Fax - 610-287-7992 Email - jelcsecretary@verizon.net

Pastor Stan’s Cell Phone - 240-707-1969

David Crist: (610) 489-3320 Email: dcrist27@gmail.com

Jerusalem Lutheran Nursery School and Day Care 610-287-6360

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PRELUDE “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!” Miller

WELCOME

*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. Amen.

Drawn to Christ and seeking God’s abundance, let us confess our sin. Silence is kept for reflection.

God, our provider, Help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.

Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Through Jesus, the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life. Amen.

*HYMN “Glorify Thy Name” Father, we love you, we worship and adore you, glorify thy name in all the earth; glorify thy name, glorify thy name, glorify thy name in all the earth.

Jesus, we love you, we worship and adore you, glorify thy name in all the earth; glorify thy name, glorify thy name, glorify thy name in all the earth.

Spirit, we love you, we worship and adore you, glorify thy name in all the earth; glorify thy name, glorify thy name, glorify thy name in all the earth.

Father and Son and the Spirit we adore you, Holy Trinity, the Three in One. glorify thy name, glorify thy name, glorify thy name in all the earth. Words and music: Donna Adkins, ©1976 Maranatha! Music, admin. by The Copyright Company

4 *GREETING

*KYRIE (SUNG) Response: Lord, have mercy.

*HYMN OF PRAISE “This Is the Feast” This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Power and riches, wisdom and strength, and honor and blessing and glory are his. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Blessing and honor, glory and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. For the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia. This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

SCRIPTURE Today’s Readings insert

*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. CANTOR: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, God’s glory fills the whole earth. ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

*GOSPEL READING P: The holy gospel according to John. C: Glory to you, O Lord.

The gospel concludes P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATION “Blessed Holy Trinity” Eliot

SERMON

*HYMN “God Loved the World” God loved the world so that He gave His only Son the lost to save, that all who would in Him believe should everlasting life receive.

Be of good cheer, for God's own Son forgives all sins that you have done, and justified by Jesus' blood, your baptism grants the highest good.

All glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in One! To You, O blessed Trinity, be praise now and eternally!

5 *APOSTLES’ CREED 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 sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

*SHARING OF THE PEACE Please wave to maintain safe non-contact and social distancing. The peace of the Lord be with you all! And also with you.

*OFFERING PRAYER Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. Amen.

*GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

*PREFACE

*HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

*EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

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*LORD’S PRAYER Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. 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.

* INVITATION TO COMMUNION

*DISTRIBUTION

*COMMUNION BLESSING

*POST COMMUNION HYMN O Lord, now let your servant depart in heav’nly peace, for I have seen the glory of your redeeming grace: a light to lead the nations unto your holy hill, the glory of your people, your chosen Israel.

*PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

*BLESSING

*HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!” Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, which wert and art, and evermore shalt be.

*DISMISSAL Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE “Prelude in E-flat Major” J.S. Bach Please see notes in Worship Through Music on next page.

You may support this ministry by placing your offering in the offering plate near the door or going to jelc.org/giving. Thank You!

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Postlude “Prelude in E-Flat Major” J.S. Bach Bach wrote a collection of organ works called the Clavierübung (“Keyboard Practice”). Part III was written from 1735 to 1739, and is often called the German Organ Mass, containing chorale preludes and set-tings of sections of the Lutheran mass. This begins with the Prelude in E-Flat Major and ends with a Fugue in the same key. Both the Prelude and Fugue have references to the Trinity and after Bach's life, they have often been played together. We first see the Trinity in the key signature: E-flat has three flats. The prelude is based on three musical themes, each suggesting a Person of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The opening has an over-ture-style, processional feel with a dotted rhythm that might suggest a roy-al procession. This is the “Father” theme. The “Son” is represented by short phrases of staccato chords which descend and then the phrase echoes on a softer setting. This portrays Jesus descending to earth, and the two volume levels indicate His two natures: human and divine. The “Holy Spirit” makes Himself known as a mighty, rushing wind with quickly moving sixteenth notes which really might sound like a swirling wind. These three are heard at different times and the Prelude concludes with God the Father in all His majesty. Help Wanted: As you all know, we have been streaming our worship services since early on in this pandemic. Appreciation, thanks, and praise are for Michael Mancini. We need extra set of helping hands to continue live streaming recording during the summer. Please reach out to Mike Mancini or Tony Damiani for availability and training.

Mark your calendars: VBS is back for 2021! This year ’s theme will be “Knights of the North Castle” We will be ready to armor up with justice, peace, faith and salvation! July 12th-16th from 9am till 11:30 am (registration starts at 8:45 AM). We will need all the helping hands we can get! If you are able and willing to volunteer please reach out to Glenda Ortiz in the church office.

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COMING EVENTS & NOTES...

WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC

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A Ushers: Tony Damiani, Paul Lotz

Stream Team: Tony Damiani & Mike Mancini

Counters: Tim & Nancy Arnold

Altar Guild: Renee Bar tlett, Rose Koehler , Janet Luyben, Ardie Musselman

PRAYER CONCERNS…. PRAYERS FOR SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL HEALING

& RENEWAL

Betty Annis, Barbara Augastine, Brenda Belville, Jim Bender, Kent Bentchler, Renee Boll, Mary Ellen Brown, Paul Carr,

Susan Cicchetti, Renee Cohen, Ernie & Noel Cole, Diane Corso, Garrett Coyne, Bill & Mary Cressman, Alan DaSilva,

Rita & Skip Dickey, Joe Dildine, Babs deFrenes, Scarlett Eccker, Betty Erwin, Debbie Feichthaler, Carolyn Ford, Maureen Garrett, Stephen Garrett, Kenny Goldfeder, Sadie Grater, Susanna Gregor,

Grosick Familty, Christine Halter, Kristina Hering, Marion Herden, Debbie Hershberger, Mary Jimick, Morgan (Smith) Jordan, Gayle Joseph,

Mason Kazmar, Dennis Kohrherr, Larry Hostetter, Dorothy Kovacs, Mary Kobrinsky, Lory Leiby, Debra Lerfald, Roderick Matthews, Molly McDaniel, Diane Moore Christian, Janet & Steve Neumann,

Peggy O’Bryan, Fred Orrik, Susan Pongras, Howard Rentchler, Frank Renninger, Virginia Rex, Albert Robinson, Dorothy Seitz,

Amy Schlitter, Karen Smith, Lisa Smith, Chris Soriano, Chuck Stauber, Tiffany Spangenberg, Donna Stevenson, Lou & Elaine Troisi,

Underkoffler Family, Dee Walsworth, Tom Weiss & Sue Wentzel.

PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY Tony Bennett, Cameron Cook, Timothy Donley, David Ellis,

Dennis Flynn Jr., Chuck Jefferis, Patrick Kelly, Michael Radicioni, & William Reimers.

ASSISTING MINISTERS SERVING TODAY

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