Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

August 6, 2017

8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

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ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe)

503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-2112 zionelc@zionsandusky.org

Pastor Eric L. Bodenstab Carolyn Steinfeldt, AiM, Director of Faith Formation

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost August 6, 2017 – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship

INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY In today’s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink without cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry.

GATHERING

ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE: Prelude to a Service arr. Alessandrini Trombone Quartet

Please stand

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

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.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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.

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In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God 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: HYMN #658 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

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. TEMPLE TALK KYRIE

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CANTICLE OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray. Glorious God, your generosity waters the world with goodness, and you cover creation with abundance. Awaken in us a hunger for the food that satisfies both body and spirit, and with this food fill all the starving world; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Please be seated

WORD

FIRST READING: Isaiah 55:1-5 Pages 671-672 in the NRSV pew Bible

God invites Israel to a great feast at which both food and drink are free. God also promises to make an everlasting covenant with all the people, with promises that previously had been limited to the line of kings. As David was a witness to the nations, these nations shall now acknowledge the ways in which God has glorified Israel.

The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SPECIAL MUSIC: A Mighty Fortress Luther/arr. Muller-Alessandrini Based on Psalm 46 (ELW #504) Trombone Quartet

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SECOND READING: Romans 9:1-5 Page 1030 in the NRSV pew Bible This begins a new section in Paul’s letter in which he will deal with the place of Israel in God’s saving plan. He opens by highlighting how Israel’s heritage and legacy include being God’s children, having God’s covenants, being given God’s law, participating in worship of God, and receiving divine promises.

The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Please stand

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

One does not live by | bread alone,* but by every word that comes from the | mouth of God.

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

GOSPEL: Matthew 14:13-21 Pages 891-892 in the NRSV pew Bible

After John the Baptist is murdered, Jesus desires a time of solitude. Still, his compassion for others will not allow him to dismiss those who need him, and he is moved to perform one of his greatest miracles.

The reading concludes: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated

SERMON

Please stand HYMN OF THE DAY #479 We Come to the Hungry Feast

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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 PEOPLE

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE

The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

Please be seated

MEAL

OFFERTORY: Jesus Loves Me Bradbury Trombone Quartet arr/ Nelson-Alessandrini Please stand

OFFERTORY HYMN #742 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (verse 1) OFFERTORY PRAYER

Let us pray. Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: ourselves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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THE GREAT THANKGIVING

DIALOGUE 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 SANCTUS

THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord... to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

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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

Please be seated DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMN #515 Break Now the Bread of Life Please stand

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POST COMMUNION CANTICLE:

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

Let us pray. We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift, in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SENDING

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

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BLESSING

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

Amen.

CLOSING HYMN #674 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE: Achieved is the Glorious Work Haydn Copyright © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress LiturgiesAnnual License #SAS000001.

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.

Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Eric L. Bodenstab Assisting Minister: Carolyn Steinfeldt Organist: Ron Borchardt Lector: (8:00) Dean Meyers (10:30) Mike Bailey Children’s Message: Hope Bailey Prayers of the People: (8:00) Betty Bickley (10:30) Ann Cerny Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt Communion Assistants: (8:00) Randy Koch & Kris Stradtman (10:30) Suzanne Jeffery & Chet Leser Sound Board: (8:00) Andy Gundlach (10:30) John Nejedly Ushers: (8:00) Randy Koch, Andy Castello, Joyce Leimbach, and Diane Ernst (10:30) Gary Gangluff and the Schimmel Family (Gary, Esther, Hayley, & Gary) Gathering Hosts: (8:00) Darlene Lowery (10:30) Tom & Nancy Kinsel Greeters: Tom & Nancy Kinsel Altar Guild: Annette Johnson We would like to give a warm welcome to the Trombone Quartet comprised of Adam Reardon, Amanda Reardon, Jeff Skaggs, and Anthony Alessandrini. As you will note, several pieces played in today’s service were arranged by Anthony Alessandrini. May you be blessed by the offering of their talents this morning.

One side vase is given in honor and thanks to all of the VBS volunteers. The center vase is given in honor and thanks to the

many volunteers of Zion.

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Care & Share Volunteers - Friday, August 11, 2017 Mike & Hope Bailey and Jim & Barb Thom

Common Lectionary Text Study with Pastor Eric and Pastor Katie Suggitt at Mr. Smith’s Coffee House, 140 Columbus Ave. in Downtown Sandusky, every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Join together to study the readings for the coming Sunday. Everyone is welcome! Readings for August 12th - 13th: I Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33.

Church Picnic - Join us on Sunday, August 20th , from 12:30 to 4:00 at Shoreline Park for a great time of fun and fellowship. Bring your tableware and a covered dish to share. Don’t forget your white elephant! Beverages will be provided.

F.L.Y. Fundraiser Update: Thank you to those who have helped support our youth by attending the fundraisers at Mikey’s and Panera Bread. To date we have received $23.00 from Mikey’s Yogurt and $106.09 from Panera Bread. This money raised will go toward helping our Youth attend the Youth Gathering in Houston. Thank you and God bless you for your support.

Fundraiser supporting Firelands Lutheran Youth – F.L.Y. Monday, August 21, 2017 from 7 am – 7 pm @ Barry’s Bagels, 4315 Milan Rd., Sandusky

Barry’s Bagels will donate 20% of your purchase price when you present the flyer or show it on your smartphone when you place your order. You can download or print a copy from the attachment on the church calendar online or from the church website. Copies will also be available at the usher stands.

Follow us on our Facebook page: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church www.facebook.com/ZionELCSandusky

The full church calendar for the month can be viewed on the church website: Zionsandusky.org

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Anything that needs to go in the bulletin or on the church calendar needs to be sent to Loriwobser@zionsandusky.org or dropped off in the office. Include as much detail as possible as it is easier to edit down than to try and figure out all the missing pieces. The bulletin is completed on Wednesday for the coming Sunday so please keep that in mind. Thank you very much!

Giving Garden Sweetcorn Potluck sponsored by FLAMe Monday, August 21st @ 5:30, serving starting at 6:00 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 106 Scheid Rd., Sandusky.

Everyone is invited! A signup sheet for the potluck is on the Kiosk in the Gathering Room. We need a headcount no later than August 14th. What a wonderful opportunity

to gather with other members in the body of Christ (and enjoy some of the delicious

corn grown in the Giving Garden )

Ministry Opportunity: We are in need of someone from our congregation to serve as a representative of Zion to FLAMe. The FLAMe meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month and are held at St. John’s on Scheid Rd. If you are interested, the potluck on August 21st would be a perfect opportunity to hear what FLAMe is all about. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer as the Zion representative, please contact Judy McEowen at 419-625-7950.

Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission is bringing this exclusive movie to our area theaters. However, we must have a total of 100 tickets sold in order to do so (total combined from local Lutheran churches).

Tickets may be purchased NOW online at the links posted below. Reserve your seat now. Credit cards will not be charged until sales reach a total of 100.

Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 pm at Cinemark Sandusky

Visit http://luthermovie.link/firelands

Thursday, September 28, 6:30 pm at Premiere 8 Norwalk

Visit http://luthermovie.link/firelands2

Ticket Purchase Deadline - September 17

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F.L.Y. (Firelands Lutheran Youth) Announcements:

TONIGHT Aug. 6th let's join St. John’s in Bellevue for a movie Night

under the stars! Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. We will

gather at 7pm on their lawn.

BEACH BLAST @ East Harbor State Park

August 20th

from 2-6 p.m.

(You can join us after the church picnic)

All Zion and St. Paul families are invited to this fun in the

sun event. Bring sunscreen, beach blankets and snacks as we enjoy the sun and sand.

Check out the Event information on the F.L.Y. Facebook page.

Did you know that F.L.Y. has its own Facebook page? Now you do! Look us up at Firelands Lutheran Youth – FLY

Fundraiser supporting Firelands Lutheran Youth – F.L.Y.

Monday, August 21, 2017 from 7 am – 7 pm

@ Barry’s Bagels, 4315 Milan Rd., Sandusky

Barry’s Bagels will donate 20% of your purchase price when you present

the flyer or show it on your smartphone when you place your

order. (You can download or print a copy from the attachment on the

church calendar online or from the church website. Copies will also be

available at the usher stands)

Jennifer Parkison, our Shared Ministry Youth Coordinator, is hosting a book study on “Do Hard Things” by Alex and Brett Harris. They will be meeting again on Tuesday, September 19th , at 6:00 p.m. at Panera Bread in Sandusky. This is open to High School age (15 and up) and young adults. Meetings are once a month on the third Tuesday and will run through October. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at 419-656-8859.

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Children’s Announcements:

Welcome to worship! In Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus was healing people in a big

crowd of more than 5,000. It got late, and everyone was getting hungry! Jesus

told the disciples to give the people food, but the disciples said, “We have only

five loaves of bread and two fish! It will never be enough!” Jesus took the five

loaves and two fish, said a prayer, and gave the food back to the disciples. The

disciples gave food to the hungry people. There was enough for everyone, with

baskets left over. Can you find the loaves and fishes in the picture below?

I sing, you sing, we all sing for ice cream!

We are looking for all children who want to sing and have fun!

If you have any questions, emailZioncherubchoir@gmail.com

Lessons from VBS – Remember what we learned:

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Attendance/Offering

July 29th & 30th (213) General Fund Offering received $4,376.00 Midweek General Fund Offering received $2,511.00

Weekly budgeted amount $7,480.77 - Total General Fund amount received $6,887.00

In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing as well. Holy Communion is offered at all services.

Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM.

Adult Forum Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in the Stellhorn Library.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

www.facebook.com/ZionELCSandusky

This week in Ministry: Sunday August 6 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum – Library 10:30 a.m. Worship 7:00 p.m. Movie Night @ St. John’s Bellevue Monday, August 7 5:30 p.m. Temple Care Takers – Library 6:30 p.m. Quilters – Basement Tuesday, August 8 9:00 a.m. Quilters – Basement 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Mtg. - Library 1:00 p.m. Lectionary Study @ Mr. Smith’s 5:00 p.m. Outreach- Library If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call Pastor Eric 419-503-5288 or the church office at 419-625-2112.

Wednesday, August 9 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study – Library 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting – Pastor’s Office 7:00 p.m. Council - Library Thursday, August 10 6:00 p.m. JOY Time – St. Paul 6:00 p.m. 2019 Youth Gathering Planning Mtg. @ Grace Lutheran, Castalia Friday, August 11 Saturday, August 12

6:00 p.m. Worship

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The full church calendar for the month can be viewed on the church website:

Zionsandusky.org