Order of Worship August 23, 2020

(See separate bulletins for 5:30 & 10:45 Sanctuary )

In Isaiah the people are advised to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter’s bold confession of faith. God’s word of reconciliation and God’s mercy are keys to the church’s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ. From the table we go forth to offer our spiritual worship through word and deed.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street

Ashland, Ohio 44805 phone 419-289-2126

web www.trinityashland.org

e-mail trinity@trinityashland.org

trinitylutheranashland

8:30 am

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This bulletin contains the worship order and hymns.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS of this service are available from the ushers.

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

GATHERING MUSIC Built on a Rock, Op. 20 - Paul Manz A setting of ELW 652

Mark Koehler, organ

Built on a rock the church shall stand, even when steeples are falling; crumbled have spires in ev'ry land, bells still are chiming and calling— calling the young and old to rest, calling the souls of those distressed, longing for life everlasting.

Text: Nicolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; tr. Carl Doving, 1867-1937, adapt. Text © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY MORNING 8:30 SANCTUARY

August 23, 2020 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

For directions or help with special needs, just ask a usher.

- DIAPER CHANGING AREA - in Gathering Space restroom

- LARGE PRINT BULLETINS for the Sanctuary services

- PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - at the Ushers’ Stand

- HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM - Gathering Space

- WHEELCHAIR available - Gathering Space

- HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances

- PAST SERMONS on the web - visit www.trinityashland.org

WELCOME TO TRINITY!

We are glad you are here at one of our four worship services this weekend, each centered around the same scriptures but with four different musical styles. This bulletin contains in-formation for the 8:30 a.m. traditional service.

separate bulletins list the 5:30 Saturday Folk Service and the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services, one a festive setting here in the sanctuary and the other a praise worship in Jack’s Place, our new fellowship hall.

We invite you to turn to pages 13 & 14 in this bulletin for helpful information for visitors and members alike, such as restrooms, child care and service participants.

Weekly announcement are available are available online at www.trinityashland.org.

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*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 94 *Please stand, as able.

+The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

In the Name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify Your holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9)

Silence for reflection

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your holy Name. Amen.

Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for us, and for His sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the Name of the Father,

and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*GATHERING SONG The Church’s One Foundation ELW 654

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*GREETING AND KYRIE Lord, Have Mercy pg. 147

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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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*CANTICLE OF PRAISE This Is the Feast of Victory pg. 149

As the church year draws to a close we use “Worthy Is Christ,” from the book of Revelation, as our song of praise. The hymn looks forward to the day when we shall gather at the throne of the Lamb to praise Christ’s holy name.

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1Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. 2Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, but I blessed him and made him many. 3For the Lord will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song. 4Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation;

for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples. 5I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope. 6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and those who live on it will die like gnats; but my salvation will be forever, and my deliverance will never be ended.

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Please be seated.

SOLO O Lord, Most Holy - César Franck, arr. Michael Burkhardt

Barbara Bates, soprano & Ron Marenchin, cello

+ + + Word + + +

God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song

CHILDREN’S SERMON FIRST READING Isaiah 51:1-6

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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*PSALM 138 sung responsively - Tone 4

1I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with | my whole heart;

before the gods I will | sing your praise.

2I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your name,

because of your steadfast | love and faithfulness;

for you have glorified your name and your word a- | bove all things.

3When I called, you | answered me;

you increased my | strength within me.

4All the rulers of the earth will praise | you, O Lord,

when they have heard the words | of your mouth.

5They will sing of the ways | of the Lord,

that great is the glory | of the Lord.

6The Lord is high, yet cares | for the lowly,

perceiving the haughty | from afar.

7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you | keep me safe;

you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies;

your right | hand shall save me.

8You will make good your pur- | pose for me;

O Lord, your steadfast love endures forever;

do not abandon the works | of your hands.

SECOND READING Romans 12:1-8

1I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6We have gifts that differ ac-cording to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia pg. 151

*GOSPEL Matthew 16:13-20

The holy gospel according to Matthew, the sixteenth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” 20Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messi-ah.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

SERMON Pastor Kevin McClain

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HYMN OF THE DAY Built on a Rock ELW 652

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*APOSTLES’ CREED

God has made us his people through our baptism into Christ. Living together in trust and hope, let us confess our faith.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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 INTERCESSION

After each portion of the prayers:

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

*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.

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+ + + Sending + + +

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. *BLESSING

*SENDING SONG Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land ELW 333

All sing the Refrain. The Cantor sings the shor t Stanzas.

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*DISMISSAL

A Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

A As we go on our way, the ushers will dismiss each row, beginning at the back.

Offerings may be left in the basket in the narthex.

*POSTLUDE The Church's One Foundation - arr. Bradley Sowash Mark Koehler, piano

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PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICES: 8:30 and 10:45 Sanctuary

MINISTERS - 8:30 & 10:45 - Pastor Kevin McClain, and Pastor Michael Koch

ASSISTING MINISTERS - 8:30 Stephanie Bragg, Jerry Morton, 10:45 Stan Kopp

ORGANIST - Mark Koehler

LECTORS - 8:30 Jane Burns, 10:45 Rebecca Humrichouser

ACOLYTE - 8:30 Jerry Morton, 10:45 Stan Kopp

USHERS - 8:30 Team 3 David Will, Capt., Dan Forbes

10:45 Team John Ferguson, Capt., Steve Purvis, Co. Capt.

MULTIMEDIA –Tim Murawski

SOUND SYSTEM - 8:30 Chris Vanderzyden, 10:45 Nicholas Shreffler

RADIO (10:45) - Hank Stevens

SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS this weekend are given by: > Ken and Sheila Milligan in memory of Sheila’s sister, Mary Sue Donnini, > Dan, Diana, and Jeff Scott in loving memory of Brad T. Scott, > Bee Zehner in memory of her husband Bob Zehner, her brother, Private Merle Britton, and her sister Mabel Zehner. OUR 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST of the sanctuary service on WNCO-AM 1340 is given by Gary and Janet Greene in memory of their parents; Ben and Eunice Greene and James and Lena Conrad. THE LIVE STREAM VIDEO BROADCAST of Praise Worship this week is sponsored by Phil and Pat Bush in honor of our 50th wedding anniversary August 15th.

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