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Reformation Sunday

October 29, 2017

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

215 N. Warren St.

Orwigsburg, PA

570-366-2316

www.stpauls-orwigsburg.org

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Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer 610-858-4136 1295 Red Dale Road

Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Justin McClure, Organist/Choir Director 570-573-4076

Office Support Staff – justin@stpauls-orwigsburg.org 570-366-2316

Karen Travor, Treasurer 570-366-8757

Wayne Lutsey, Financial Secretary 570-366-8766

Jessica Swick, Social Media Manager 936-648-6809

– jessica@stpauls-orwigsburg.org

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Welcome to worship. Today we are using Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the

red book, found in the pew racks.

Introduction - On this day we celebrate the heart of our faith: the gospel of

Christ—the good news—that makes us free! We pray that the Holy Spirit would

continue to unite the church today in its proclamation and witness to the world. In

the waters of baptism we are made one body; we pray for the day that all Christians

will also be one at the Lord’s Table. Today, our outline for worship is the Chorale

Service which follows the tradition of Luther’s German Mass in which parts of the

liturgy for Holy Communion are replaced with hymns.

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GATHERING

PRELUDE “Built on a Rock” D. Paxton

BELL CHOIR (10:30) “Come Christians, Join to Sing” A. Sherman

GATHERING HYMN Built on a Rock #652

GREETING

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the

Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

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HYMN OF PRAISE All Glory Be to God on High

Verse 1 – All

Verse 2 – Women

Verse 3 – Men

Verse 4 – All

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the

church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them

steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them

against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace,

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the

Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

WORD

A Reading from Jeremiah 31The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant

with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32It will not be like the covenant

that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of

the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the

LORD. 33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those

days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their

hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34No longer shall they

teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the LORD,” for they shall all know

me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their

iniquity, and remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31: 31-34)

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

BELL CHOIR (10:30) “Thy Strong Word” J. Behnke

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PSALM 46

1God is our refuge and strength,

a very present help in trouble.

2Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,

though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;

3though its waters roar and foam,

though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

4There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

the holy habitation of the Most High.

5God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;

God will help it when the morning dawns.

6The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;

he utters his voice, the earth melts.

7The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge.

8Come, behold the works of the LORD;

see what desolations he has brought on the earth.

9He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;

he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

10"Be still, and know that I am God!

I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth."

11The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our refuge.

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A Reading from Romans 19Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the

law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held

accountable to God. 20For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds

prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

21But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is

attested by the law and the prophets, 22the righteousness of God through faith in

Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, 23since all have sinned

and fall short of the glory of God; 24they are now justified by his grace as a gift,

through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a

sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his

righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins

previously committed; 26it was to prove at the present time that he himself is

righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.

27Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of

works? No, but by the law of faith. 28For we hold that a person is justified by faith

apart from works prescribed by the law.

(Romans 3: 19-28)

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage

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Gospel John 8: 31-26

The Holy Gospel according to St. John. Glory to you, O Lord.

31Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you

are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you

free.” 33They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been

slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?”

34Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a

slave to sin. 35The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son

has a place there forever. 36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.

HYMN OF THE DAY A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #504

(Please join in singing the first stanza in German.)

Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott, Ein’ gute Wehr und Waffen.

Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not, Die uns jetzt hat betroffen.

Der alte böse Feind, Mit Ernst er es jetzt meint.

Groß’ Macht und viele List sein’ grausam’ Rüstung ist.

Auf Erd’ ist nicht seins Gleichen.

SERMON

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CREED Holy God, We Praise Your Name #414 vs. 1, 4

PRAYER

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Let us pray for the church and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence. Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through

your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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OFFERING

Ushers will provide the offering plates from the center aisle.

Please see that the plate is passed to the far end of the pew to the stained glass

window side. Please pass the plate back to the center aisle.

Organ Offertory (8:00) “Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” J. Pachelbel

Anthem (10:30) *“God Is Our Refuge and Strength” A. Pote

Chancel Choir

Joseph Dalton, Trumpet

OFFERTORY HYMN At the Lamb’s High Feast

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MEAL

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.

It is indeed right, our duty, and joy…join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy #413 vs. 1, 2

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

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 remembrance 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.

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 forever. Amen.

DISTRIBUTION

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AGNUS DEI Just As I Am

COMMUNION HYMN

Thy Strong Word #511

TABLE BLESSING

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in

his grace. Amen

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

God our Father, at His Eucharist your Son prayed that His followers might be one.

Strengthen us with this most Holy Sacrament so as to make that unity a reality in

your Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SENDING

BLESSING

Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever.

SENDING HYMN Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation #645

THE DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE “Our Refuge and Strength” E. Broughton

Our Liturgy and Music are used by permission through Augsburg Fortress License #20611.

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*God Is Our Refuge was presented in honor of the ordination (Aug. 2000) of our

son, The Rev. Michael Scholtes, by his parents, Pastor & Bonnie Scholtes. (2007)

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Altar flowers are presented in memory of Jack Taylor.

Chancel flowers are presented in memory of Margaret Piacine by Danielle

Richards.

Today’s bulletins are presented in honor of Rachel Zehner’s 95th birthday by

Sonny & Connie Teter.

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SERVING TODAY:

8:00 AM

LECTOR: Becky Herb; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Ron Rozansky; USHERS:

Mark & Becky Herb.

10:30 AM

LECTOR: Wayne Lutsey; USHERS: Tina & Scott Butler; GREETERS: Sue

Schenck & Brian Miller; ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER: Danika Bolinsky; COUNTERS:

Connie Teter, Barb Sterner, & Glenda Bright; ALTAR GUILD: Barb Sterner &

Sue Schenck.

SERVING NEXT WEEK (11/5/17):

8:00 AM

LECTOR: Ron Rozansky; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Gail Rarick; USHERS:

Ron Rozansky & Nevin Zehner; GREETER: Beth Post.

10:30 AM

LECTOR: Samantha Clarke; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Chris Long; USHERS:

Richard & Lucas Shoener; GREETERS: Tom Wehr & Barb Hinnershitz;

ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER: Cole Swick; COUNTERS: Tom & Gwen Wehr, Glenda

Bright; ALTAR GUILD: Glenda Bright & Danielle Richards.

***COUNTERS – an updated schedule with names and phone numbers is

available on table below the bulletin board in the gathering room.

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LUTHER ROSE SHIRTS AND TOTES

At the Bazaar, five people expressed interest in a shirt! Service Ministry would also

love it if EVERYONE who works that day would have one. Problem: the minimum

order is 12. Plus: we now know how everything fits and can direct questions to

those who already own what you like. Please see Sue Schenck or Robin

Zimmerman to order.

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays in the Parlor at 9:15 AM

We invite you to continue the Reformation 500 Journey and join in the lively

discussions each Sunday morning at 9:15 in the parlor. Our discussions will include

use of the book, By Heart, Conversations with Martin Luther`s Small Catechism.

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sundays at 9:15 AM

Sundays in November and December

***TEACHERS ARE NEEDED! (Sign up in Narthex)

As we move into the transition let’s make sure that we have Sunday School

Teachers.

-Hands on Bible Curriculum

-Full of ideas for a lesson plan

-Lesson plans available immediately

Sign up and take your lesson plan with you.

(A forty-five to fifty minute commitment.)

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November 4 and 5

As we approach All Saints’ Sunday we will remember those who have died over the

past year. We invite you to bring photographs of any loved one whom you have lost

and place them on the windowsills for worship that weekend.

“The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful servants cometh rest;

Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!”

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“A Few of My Favorite Things”

BINGO

Sunday, November 5

Blue Mt. Elementary East Cafeteria

Doors open at noon

Games begin at 1:00 PM

Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Includes 6 bingo cards and twenty games of Bingo.

Food and Beverages/ Raffles and Door Prizes

Prizes include: Coach, Kate Spade, Vera Bradley, North Face, Alex and Ani,

Pandora, and more!

Benefits St. Paul’s Youth Gathering Team: Houston 2018

Contact

Lori Elser: 570-943-2844

Deb Bolinsky: 570-789-3540

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Sleepy-Time Snack Bags

The Sunday school classes will be making Sleepy-Time Snack bags on November

19th for the children who use the Orwigsburg Food Pantry. We are kindly asking for

snack donations of juice boxes, granola bars, gummy fruit snacks, and individually

wrapped cracker and cookie packs. A donation basket will be in the Gathering

Room. Please have all donations at the church by 9:15 AM on Sunday, November

19. This is a wonderful opportunity to teach our children how to help those less

fortunate and to be kind to our neighbors.

Thank you for your generous support!

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Orwigsburg Food Pantry

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Harvest Home food collection for

the Orwigsburg Area Food Pantry. The holidays are approaching and the shelves

were empty.

St. Paul's next obligation for the Pantry is to help for the Thanksgiving opening. We

have been asked to supply two or three experienced packers for Friday evening,

November 17 at 6:00 PM. This usually takes about an hour and a half or so. It is not

necessary to be 18 years old to do this. We also need two or three people to help

carry boxes on Saturday, November 18 from 9 – 11 AM. You do need to be 18

years old or older to help at the actual opening. There will be sign-up sheets in the

Narthex.

The Pantry would also appreciate any donations to cover the cost of the

Thanksgiving Dinner Box that will be given in addition to the regular monthly

supplies. Twenty Dollars will cover the cost of turkey, or ham, and all other items

for a nice dinner. Of course, donations in any amount are welcome and will be

gratefully received.

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Men of St. Paul’s

Chili and Soup Sale

Saturday, November 11th

9:00AM until sold out.

On the Square

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Calendar Wednesday, November 1 6:00 PM Bell Choir

7:00 PM Chancel Choir

Saturday, November 4 5:30 PM All Saint’s Sunday

Sunday, November 5 8:00 AM All Saints’ Sunday

9:15 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM All Saints’ Sunday

1:00 PM BINGO

Office Hours: Tuesday & Friday: 10-3

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