Resurrection Lutheran Church

Saturday, September 11, 20215:00 PM

Resurrection Lutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America - God’s work. Our hands.

11575 North First Avenue † Oro Valley, Arizona 85737 † (520) 575-9901Fax (520) 575-0572 † Child Development Center (520) 575-1521

Website: orovalley.org † E-mail: [email protected]

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THE MINISTRY OF HEALINGIn his ministry, Jesus performed many different acts of healing: forgiving sins, casting out demons, curing physical disease. At his command, his disciples continued a ministry of healing which included the laying on of hands and the anointing with oil of those who fell ill. The Church has continued these practices as part of its ministry in Christ’s name. The laying on of hands and anointing the sick are associated with intercession and the gifts of God’s spirit. They express the Church’s earnest supplication for those in need of healing.

The worship tradition called TAIZÉ (pronounced: Teh-zay), began in the ecumenical French monastic community of the same name. It is a quiet service of meditation, reflection, reading, music, and healing. The experience finds its true meaning in the participation of those assembled, by focusing and deepening our faith through the power of prayer to bring spiritual, mental, and physical healing. All are encouraged to participate as the Spirit moves them, whether in song, prayer, or quiet meditation.

AN EVENING SERVICE OF WORD AND MUSIC FOR HEALING

James 5:14-16aAre any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.

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GATHERINGThe Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

Translation:Where true charity and love abide,God is dwelling there;God is dwelling there.

PRE-SERVICE MEDITATION: Ubi Caritas et Amor

P: In the name of the Father, and of the ✠ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be

with you. C: And also with you.

P: Dear brothers and sisters, we have come together in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who restored the sick to health, healed those troubled in spirit, and who himself suffered so much for our sake. He is present among us still to heal and to make whole. Therefore, we entrust those who are sick or in trouble of mind or spirit to the grace and power of Jesus Christ, that the Lord may ease their suffering and grant them health and salvation.

C: Thanks be to God.

GREETING

AN EVENING SERVICE OF WORD AND MUSIC FOR HEALING

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CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P: Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

C: Amen.

P: Let us confess our sin before God and one another.

A brief silence is kept for reflection.

P: Father of mercy and God of all consolation, C: have mercy upon us, O God, according to your loving-kindness.

According to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity and cleanse us from our sin, for we acknowledge our sin, and our sin is ever before us. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Cast us not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from us. Restore unto us the joy of your salvation, and uphold us with your free Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SONG: Jesus, Remember Me

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WELCOME HOME!

P: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—who forgives ✠ all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit.

C: Amen.

WORDGod speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

THE FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-9a NRSV4The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens— wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. 5The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. 6I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. 7The Lord God helps

me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; 8he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries?Let them confront me. 9It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?

L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

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TEXT: Taizé Community, 1984; © 1984, 1998 Les Presses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)

MUSIC (BLESS THE LORD (Taizé), Irregular): Jacques Berthier, 1984; © 1984, 1998 Les Presses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)

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THE SECOND READING: Psalm 116:1-9 NRSVL: 1I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.C: 2Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.L: 3The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish.C: 4Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I pray, save my life!”

L: 5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful.C: 6The Lord protects the simple;when I was brought low, he saved me.L: 7Return, O my soul, to your rest, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.C: 8For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.L: 9I walk before the Lord in the land of the living.

L: The Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

*THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 8:27-38 NRSV27Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 28And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” 29He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” 30And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.31Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. 32He said all

this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. 33But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”34He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 35For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. 36For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? 37Indeed,

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SERMON: "Making Each Day Count" Pastor Tim Nybroten

MEALGod feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

P: God of power and might, you bring forth life in the midst of death, healing in the midst of disease, and hope in the darkest places of despair. You reach out for our hand, that we might be made whole, but also that our hands might bring healing and life to others. May these gifts we offer to you bring life and healing to your children, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

C: Amen.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

what can they give in return for their life? 38Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be

ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

P: The Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise be to Christ.

Our Church is benevolent. By your general offering today, you are also making sure that such ministries as • American & Foreign Christian Union, • Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, • GAP Ministry, • Interfaith Community Services (ICS), • Impact (formerly Catalina Community Services), • Youth on Their Own (YOTO), • Primavera Men’s Shelter, • Wycliffe Bible Missionaries, • Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, and many others are blessed by your Christian love. Thank you!

WE RECEIVE OUR OFFERING

SPECIAL MUSIC: The Gift of Love Arr by Hal Hopson

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LITANY OF INTERCESSIONS FOR HEALING

SONG: O Lord, Hear My Prayer

P: Let us pray for all who suffer. Merciful Lord, you sent your Son to be our peace. Heal all who suffer

pain, loss, or grief, that they may find in you strength and comfort, so that their trust in your promises may be renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Repeat O, Lord, Hear My Prayer

P: Let us pray for those in affliction. Almighty and everlasting God, strengthen those in distress or who

experience hardships. Let the prayers of your children who are in trouble rise to you. To everyone in distress, grant mercy, grant relief, grant refreshment, through Jesus Christ our Lord.


P: Let us pray for those who are unwell. Blessed Lord, we ask for your loving care and protection for those who

are sick in body, mind, or spirit. Remove from them all fears and help them trust in you. Touch them with your renewing love, that they may know wholeness in you and glorify your name, through Jesus Christ


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P: Let us pray for those who minister in healing. Almighty God, source of human knowledge and skill: guide physicians

and nurses and all those you have called to practice the art of healing. Strengthen them by your life-giving Spirit, that, by their ministries, the health of all may be promoted and your creation be glorified, through Jesus Christ our Lord.


Here other intercessions may be offered.


P: The ministry of Jesus invites us to new life in God and with each other. This is God’s word: “Do not be afraid, I have called you by name, you are mine.”

•You are invited to offer yourself, whatever your sickness of body, mind or spirit, and receive a sign of healing and wholeness in the name of the triune God. •Those who desire are invited to come forward to receive a blessing of healing and time of personal prayer. We have prayer ministers available for a time of personal prayer. •You may light a candle at the table or fill out a prayer request and place in the basket, which will be prayed over during the week by our prayer team. •If you are unable to come forward and wish to receive a healing blessing, please indicate this by raising your hand when the line has ended.

All are welcome!

HEALING BLESSING

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SONG: Stay with Me

MUSIC DURING HEALING AND BLESSINGSONG: Within Our Darkest Night

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CLOSING OF THE SERVICE OF HEALING

P: Let us pray. Most gracious God, source of all healing, grant comfort in suffering to all who are in need of healing. When they are afraid, give them courage; when afflicted, give them patience; when dejected, give them hope; and when alone, assure them of the support of your holy people. As we wait in expectation for the coming of that day when suffering and pain shall be no more, help us by your Holy Spirit to be assured of your power in our lives and to trust in your eternal love.

C: For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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

*JESUS’ PROMISE AND COMMAND

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:C: 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.

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POST-COMMUNION BLESSING

P: May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C: Amen.

SENDINGGod blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

*BENEDICTION

P: The Lord who heals all your iniquities bless and keep you; the face of the Lord who heals all your afflictions shine and be gracious unto you; the light of the countenance of the Lord who redeems your life ✠ be lifted upon you and give you peace.

C: Amen.

MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

VIDEO PRESENTATION: Remembering Communion & It Is Well with My Soul

*HOLY COMMUNION IS CELEBRATED - All are invited to the Lord's table.

Holy Communion is the gathering of believers around bread and wine, in which the body and blood of Jesus is believed to be truly present.

The grape juice is white and located in the center. Gluten-free wafers are also available. Additionally, individually wrapped communion packs will also be present. Please let an usher know if you need any assistance.

Those not receiving communion may come forward for a spoken blessing. Those unable to come forward to receive communion should notify an usher and we will come to you.

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*CLOSING HYMN: Will You Come and Follow Me

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POST-SERVICE MUSIC

*DISMISSAL

C: Called by God’s Spirit, we are to be the presence of Christ in our daily lives, so that others will follow him.

P: Go in peace. The living Word dwells in you! C: Thanks be to God!

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Acknowledgments: From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #20827. Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright ©1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. From Now the Feast and Celebration, Liturgy Text and Music by Marty Haugen © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638. www.giamusic.com. 800.442.3358. All rights reserved. Used by permission. OneLicense.net A-706021. Scanned music used by permission; CCLI Lic. #783058.

Ministers: All the peoplePastors:Greg Wenhold ([email protected])Tim Nybroten ([email protected])Jackie Bloom ([email protected])Director of Parish Life:Kristina Randolph ([email protected])Parish Bookkeeper:Janet Singler ([email protected])Administrative Support Specialist:Donna Maxwell ([email protected])Co-Director Children’s/Family Ministries (Spark):Brenda O’Connor([email protected])Co-Director Children’s/Family Ministries (B.L.A.S.T.):Janitzy Spencer ([email protected]) Music and The Arts Minister for Adults:Tanya Elias ([email protected])Contemporary Band Leader &Youth Music Director:AJ Lepore ([email protected])High School Youth Minister (Launch):Jason Benedict ([email protected])Organist:Larry Kuipers

Accompanists:Pam Batten, Jamee Haddorff, Larry KuipersGraphic Designer and Media Specialist:Kate Zimmerman([email protected]) Audio & Visual Technician:Luke Amble ([email protected])Child Development Center Director:Chris Justesen ([email protected]) Property Manager:Michael NolanCustodians:Paul FilippelliCongregation Council:President: Stephanie ThompsonVice President: Ron ThamesSecretary: Melanie FranzTreasurer: Fabian Cordova Mark AndricopoulosTim BauerReagan BlanchardLorene FaulknerMary JoviakBill SmithJT Wagoner

ASSISTING US10Ushers: Robert and Sandy Destefano, Bob and Jill KuhlmanAltar Care: Sue Lucero, Sandy WeishoffCommunion Assistants: Carolyn and Gary Lerch, Scott and Kristina RandolphReader: Carolyn Lerch

Communion Packers: Peggy Valley, Sandy Seppala, and Sue MakiSound & Camera: Isaiah NicholsonMedia: Kate Zimmerman, Eli NicholsonWorship Musicians: Jamee Haddorff, Taizé Ensemble

Feeling called to serve? We are seeing volunteers for ushers, altar care, communion assistants, and readers!

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NOTES

NEXT SATURDAY'S SCRIPTURE READINGS

1. Jeremiah 11:18-20 (NRSV)

2. Psalm 54 (NRSV)

3. James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a (NRSV)

4. Mark 9:30-37 (NRSV)

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