Emmanuel Lutheran Church140 Cherry Avenue, NW, Warren, Ohio 44485

Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. KoeneOrganist & Choirmaster: Dean C. Hunt

29 AUGUST 2021 + 14th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST+ 10:00 A.M. Legend: P =Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector

“HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”

ORGAN VOLUNTARY “FAIREST LORD JESUS” ARR.ALICE JORDAN

ALL MAY MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS, THE SIGN MARKED AT BAPTISM; AS THE PRESIDING MINISTER BEGINS . (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +

(STAND)P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.

P: 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. C: AMEN.

P: 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.

PLEASE KNEEL, IF YOU ARE ABLESILENCE IS KEPT FOR REFLECTION

P: Gracious God,C: Have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you, and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. AMEN.

P: 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 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. C: AMEN.

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THE GATHERING HYMN

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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.KYRIE

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GLORY TO GOD

PRAYER OF THE DAY

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P: O God our strength, without you we are weak and wayward creatures. Protect us from all dangers that attack us from the outside, and cleanse us from all evil that arises from within ourselves, that we may be preserved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who with lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: AMEN. THE ASSEMBLY SITS

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD.

THE FIRST READING DEUTERONOMY 4:1-2, 6-9PSALMODY PSALM 15

(CONGREGATION-BOLD PRINT) LORD, who may dwell in your tabernacle?

Who may abide upon your holy hill? --Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right,

who speaks the truth from his heart, there is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend;

he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor. --In his sight the wicked is rejected, but he honors those who fear the LORD.

He has sworn to do no wrong and does not take back his word.

-- He does not give his money in hope of gain, nor does he take a bribe against the innocent.

Whoever does these things shall never be overthrown.

THE SECOND READING JAMES 1:17-27THE GOSPEL MARK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Mark the 7th chapter. (++)

C: P: The Gospel of the Lord.

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HOMILY “CLEANSING AND NEW BIRTH” (James 1:18; Mark 7:21-23) ►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played ◄ THE HYMN OF THE DAY

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SERVICE OF BAPTISM AND RITE OF CONFIRMATION The person(s) to be baptized, sponsor(s), parent(s), and other family members gather with the Pastor

and Assisting Minister at the Font. The Assembly may be seated.

P: God, who is rich in mercy and love, gives us a new birth into a living hope through the Sacrament of Baptism. By water and the Word, God delivers us from sin and death and raises us to new life in Jesus Christ. We are united with all the baptized in the one Body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and joined in God’s mission for the life of the world.

(Sponsor(s) present(s) the candidate(s):

I / We present Keyon Lee Lightning and Khamari Michael Lightning to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.

I / We present Carlee Renee’ Lukacena to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.

The Presiding Minister addresses the parent(s) of the children:

Trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to have Keyon Lee and Khamari Michael baptized into Christ?Response: I / We do.

The Presiding Minister addresses the adult candidate:

Carlee Renee’, called by the Holy Spirit, trusting in the grace and love of God, do you desire to be baptized into Christ?Response: I do.

The Presiding Minister addresses parent(s), sponsor(s), [and congregation]:

As you bring these children to receive the gift of Baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities: to be present with them among God’s faithful people; to bring them to the Word of God and the Holy Supper; teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments; place in their hands the Holy Scriptures; and nurture them in faith and prayer, so that they may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace.

Do you, parents and sponsors promise to help these children grow in the Christian faith and life as you are empowered by God’s Spirit and live them live in the covenant of Baptism and in communion with the Church?Response: We do.

People of God, do you promise to support Keyon Lee and Khamari Michael, as well as Carlee Renee’ and pray for them in their new life in Christ?Response: We do.

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P: Let us now pray for Keyon, Khamari, and Carlee, who are to receive the Sacrament of new birth.Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.Open their hearts to your grace and truth. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.Fill them with your Holy and Life-giving Spirit. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Lord, in your mercy:Hear our prayer.Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.Send them into the world in witness to your love. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.For all who are commended to our prayers or in need of our prayers this day (prayers may be added) … Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

P: Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.

Thanksgiving at the Font

P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

P: Holy God, mighty Lord, gracious Father: we give your thanks, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and you created heaven and earth. By the gift of water you nourish and sustain us and all living things.

C: Blessed be God forever.

P: Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family. You led Israel by the pillar of cloud and fire through the sea, out of slavery into the freedom of the promised land.

C: Blessed be God forever.

P: In the waters of the Jordan your Son was baptized by John and anointed by the Spirit. By the baptism of his own death and resurrection your beloved Son has set us free from the bondage to sin and death, and has opened the way to the joy and freedom of everlasting life. He made water a sign of the kingdom and of cleansing and rebirth. In obedience to his command, we make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Blessed be God forever.

Pour out your Holy Spirit so that those who are here baptized may be given new life. Wash away the sin of all who are cleansed by this water and bring them forth as inheritors of your glorious kingdom.

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To you be given praise and honor and worship through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.C: Amen.

Profession of Faith

The Presiding Minister addresses the candidates, their parent(s) and sponsor(s) and the congregation.

P: I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we baptize.

P: Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty promises?C: I do renounce them.

P: Do you believe in God the Father?C: I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.P: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?C: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, ands was buried. He descended to the dead. 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.P: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?C: 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.

The BaptismThe Presiding Minister now baptizes each of the candidates.

P: (Name), I baptize you in the name of the Father,and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. C: AMEN.

The Laying-on of Hands and Anointing with the Oil of Chrism

P: God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we give you thanks for freeing your children from the power of sin and raising them up to a new life through this holy Sacrament.

Pour your Holy Spirit upon (Name); the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of good counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the Spirit of joy in your presence. C: Amen.

P: (Name), child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit [+] and marked with the cross of Christ forever. C: Amen.

Welcome of the Newly Baptized

A lighted candle is given to the newly-baptized.

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P: Receive this burning light; and when our Lord Jesus Christ shall come, may you also appear with him in glory. Jesus said, I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Let us welcome the newly-baptized.

C: WE WELCOME YOU INTO THE LORD’S FAMILY, AS FELLOW-MEMBERS OF THE BODY OF CHRIST. MAY YOU GROW IN CHRIST, JOIN IN THE MISSION WE SHARE, AND BEAR GOD’S CREATIVE AND REDEEMING WORD TO ALL THE WORLD.

(Applause is appropriate).

THE RITE OF CONFIRMATIONPresentation

A sponsor or representative of the congregation presents the candidate.

I / we present Ronndle Lee Lightning who desires on this day to be confirmed in the faith of his Baptism.

P: Merciful God, we give you thanks for our brother, Ronddle Lee, whom you made your own by water and the Word in Baptism. You have called him by the Gospel, and enlightened him with the gifts of your Spirit. Uphold him in the gifts and promises of Baptism, and unite the hearts of all whom you have brought to new birth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. C: Amen.

Affirmation

P: In connection with the Baptisms just performed, you have joined in making profession of your baptismal faith, renouncing Satan and all his evil works and empty promises, and professing your faith in God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. So I ask you before God and this Assembly: Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism: to live as one of God’s faithful people, faithfully to hear the Word of God, and to share in the Lord’s Supper, to proclaim the Good News of Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus, and to strive for peace and justice in the earth, and in every relationship of life?

Response: I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.

The Pastor addresses the entire Assembly.P: People of God, do you promise to support Ronndle, and pray for him in his life in Christ?C: We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.

The candidate kneels.P: Gracious Lord, through water and the Spirit you made Ronddle Lee your own. You forgave him his sins and brought him to newness of life. Continue to strengthen him with the Holy Spirit, and daily increase in him your gifts of grace: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of good counsel

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and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. C: Amen.

P: Father in heaven for Jesus’ sake, stir up in Ronddle Lee the gift of your Holy Spirit; confirm his faith, guide his life, empower him in service, give him patience in suffering, and bring him to everlasting life. C: Amen.

The Pastor may speak a “Confirmation Memory Verse” over the newly-confirmed.

P: Let us rejoice with this brother in Christ.

C: We rejoice with you in the life of Baptism.Together we will give thanks and praise to Godand proclaim the Good News to all the world.

(The Peace follows)THE READER PRAYS:”LORD IN YOUR MERCY.”

CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”HEAR OUR PRAYER”+ PEACE +

A: THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. C: AND ALSO WITH YOU.THE CONGREGATION GREETS ONE ANOTHER WITH THE GREETING OF “PEACE BE WITH YOU.”

THE OFFERTORY THE ASSEMBLY STANDS AS THE USHERS BRING THE OFFERING FORWARD AS THE PEOPLE SING

OFFERTORY RESPONSE

OFFERTORY PRAYERA: God of all creation:

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C: all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. AMEN.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe presiding minister continues:

DIALOGUE AND PREFACE P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn:SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy)

The Presiding minister continues P:… proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.P: …share with us the great and promised feast:C: Amen. Come Lord Jesus.P: Receive our inheritance with all your saints in light.C: Amen. Come Holy Spirit. ….as victorious Lord of all.

C: THE LORD’S PRAYER (Traditional Form) THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.C: THE LORD’S PRAYER (Traditional Form)

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.

( PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE SINGING OF LAMB OF GOD , then be seated ).AGNUS DEI “LAMB OF GOD”

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONP: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him. DISTRIBUTION(BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST COMMUNION, REPENT OF SIN AND TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS AND SALVATION, ENDEAVORING TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH ALL PEOPLE, ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, AS HE GIVES HIMSELF TO US IN THE EARTHLY ELEMENTS OF BREAD AND WINE. THOSE NOT YET READY FOR COMMUNION ARE INVITED TO THE ALTAR FOR A BLESSING.COMMUNION HYMN

THE POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.C: AMEN.

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POST COMMUNION CANTICLE

POST COMMUNION PRAYER A: Let us pray.C: Almighty God, you provide the true bread from heaven, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant that we, who have received the Sacrament of his body and blood may abide in him and he in us, that we may be filled with the power of his endless life, now and forever AMEN.

THE BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and (+)give you peace .C: AMEN.

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THE HYMN IN RECESSION

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THE DISMISSAL A: Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “POSTLUDE DU SEPTIEME TON” JACQES

BOYVIN

Stewardship Report for 22 August 2021 In-Person Attendance ~ 31 ~ Offering: ~ $ 1,208.00 Designated ~ $ ~ 50.00

Serving in Worship TodayMinisters:…………………………………………………………………….............................The People of GodAssistingMinister:……………………………………………….......................................................... Patty DavisSacristan:……………………………………………………………………………………………...Garry KiblerAltar Guild:……………………………………………………………………………………………. Sue Engler Acolyte:…………………………………...........................................................................................Derek WilsonAudio/Visual……………………………………………………………………………………..Terry WentworthUsher……………………………………………………………………………..…………………..Randy EnglerOrganist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………..................................................Dean C. Hunt Pastor:………………………………………………………………............................The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

SERVING NEXT WEEKAssisting Minister :Terry Wentworth, Acolyte Team: Addie Wilson, Derek Wilson, Lindsay Naples,

Audio/Visual: Derek Wilson, Sacristan: Garry Kibler, Altar Guild: Karen Daubenspeck,Usher: Randy Engler

THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH

Sunday, 29 Aug. Tuesday, 31 Aug. Sunday, 5 Sept. Worship-10 am Clothes Closet-9-11 am Worship-10 am

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Readings for Next Week: (5 September 2021) 15 TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Isaiah 35:4-7a - Psalm 146 - James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17

Gospel: Mark 7:24-37

Altar Vase 1: Given by Dorothy Sunderman in Memory of

Chuck’s Birthday in August. Altar Vase 2 : Given by Art & Carol Allio in Honor

of Jame’s Birthday in August

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.Harlene Huffstetler James Kibler Carol Allio Carl WollamJune Stroup George Burin, Jr Cora Byers Mary SudikSally Garghill Darlene Spelich Anne Rowan Harry RedmondVirginia Morris David Griffin June Roller Billy EckenrodeEdith Shunkwiler Christine Sweitzer Calvin Beeman

We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list:Joyce Rickard Lee Sweitzer Rev. John Heinemeier JimEvelyn Koene Raygan Ray Pastor James Zingale Carol RadichRalph Koene Ken Detman Linda EadTheresa Tokarski Anthony Carmella Edi FairchildTeirian McKinney Mary Jane Strade Chuck CainTimothy Dorothea Gary EthelDavid Goist Family of Gage Wright Lorie

Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list for two months. The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list and you wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office or Dorothy Sunderman.) Our church office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The phone number is 330-392-5939. The email address is e elc.office@gmail.com

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THE CLOTHES CLOSET IS IN NEED OF Christmas decorations, Will accept donations of CLEAN

CLOTHES (LIMIT 10 BAGS) – NO SHOES! IF YOU DONATE SMALL KITCHEN APPLIANCES,

MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER AND CLEAN. THANK YOU.

Food Pantry Needs See Randy & Sue Engler for more information. There is a grocery cart located in the Narthex to place your items.

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Today we celebrate the Baptisms of Keyon Lee

Lightning, Khamari Michael Lightning, Carlee Renee`

Lukacena and the Confirmation of Ronddle Lee Lightning. A

reception will follow the Service.

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