ORDER OF WORSHIP

G A T H E R I N G

PRELUDE

HYMN - “Holy, Holy, Holy”

1. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!

Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.

Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea.

Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

INVOCATION

CONFESSION & ABSOLUTION -

Pastor: They went out and preached that people should repent. (Mark 6:12)

People: For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy

and blameless in His sight. (Ephesians 1:4)

Pastor: God calls us to confess our sins and repent of them.

(silence for reflection)

Almighty and all-merciful God,

People: we confess before You that we are sinners, sinful from birth. We

have sinned in our thoughts, words, and actions. We have not

loved You with all our heart, soul, and mind, nor have we loved

our neighbor as ourselves. Forgive us for the sake of Jesus. Amen.

Pastor: Through Jesus, God has freely lavished on us His grace. In Him we

have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Therefore,

as a called and ordained servant of the Word, I announce the grace of

God to all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord

Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and

of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Thanks be to God. Amen.

INTROIT & GLORIA PATRI (insert) - sung by all

KYRIE/HYMN OF PRAISE – “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing”

1. At the Lamb’s high feast we sing

Praise to our victorious king,

Who has washed us in the tide

Flowing from his pierced side. Alleluia!

7. Easter triumph, Easter joy!

This alone can sin destroy;

From sin’s pow’r, Lord, set us free,

Newborn souls in you to be. Alleluia!

8. Father, who the crown shall give,

Savior, by whose death we live,

Spirit, guide through all our days:

Three in One, your name we praise. Alleluia!

COLLECT OF THE DAY - read by all - (insert)

(Announcements and prayer requests & Children’s Message)

T H E W O R D

OLD TESTAMENT (insert) - Amos 7:10-15

GRADUAL (insert) - sung by all

EPISTLE (insert) - Ephesians 1:3-14

GRADUAL - (insert)

GOSPEL(insert) – Mark 6:7-13

HYMN OF THE DAY - “Beautiful Savior”

1. Beautiful Savior, King of creation,

Son of God and Son of Man!

Truly I’d love thee, truly I’d serve thee,

Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.

2. Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands,

Robed in flow’rs of blooming spring;

Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,

He makes our sorr’wing spirit sing.

3. Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight,

Bright the sparkling stars on high;

Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer

Than all the angels in the sky.

4. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations,

Son of God and Son of Man!

Glory and honor, praise adoration

Now and forevermore be thine!

SERMON:

CREED - Apostles’ Creed (rise) -

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, his 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

PRAYERS FOR TODAY’S NEED AND MISSIONS

At words of “let us pray to the Lord”

Response of Congregation: “Lord, have mercy.”

SHARING OF THE PEACE & GREETINGS

T H E W O R D IN THE SUPPER

OFFERING

OFFERTORY - “Awake, My Soul, and With the Sun”

1. Awake, my soul, and with the sun Your daily stage of duty run;

Shake off dull sloth and joyful rise to pay your morning sacrifice.

3. Lord, I my vows to you renew. Disperse my sins as morning dew;

Guard my first springs of thought and will, and with yourself my

spirit fill.

5. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

THE PREFACE –

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 Him thanks and praise.

P: It is truly good, right, and salutary . . . evermore praising you and saying:

C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might:

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

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COMMUNION & COMMUNION HYMNS -

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

1. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, that calls me from a world

of care,

And bids me at my Father’s throne make all my wants and wishes

known,

In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief,

And oft escaped the tempter’s snare, by thy return, sweet hour

of prayer.

2. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, thy wings shall my

petition bear,

To Him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless;

And since He bids me seek His face, believe His word and trust

His grace,

I’ll cast on Him my ev’ry care, and wait, for thee, sweet hour of prayer.

3. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, may I thy consolation share,

Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height, I view my home, and take my

flight:

This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise to seize the everlasting prize;

And shout, while passing thro’ the air, farewell, farewell, sweet hour

of prayer!

“Open My Eyes, That I May See”

1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;

Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp, and set me free.

Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see;

Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!

2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth Thou sendest clear;

And while the wave-notes fall on my ear, ev’rything false will disappear.

Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see;

Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!

3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth ev’rywhere;

Open my heart, and let me prepare love with Thy children thus to share.

Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see;

Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!

“Alleluia”

1. Alleluia 5. He’s My Savior

2. How I love Him 6. I Will Praise Him

3. Blessed Jesus 7. Alleluia

4. My Redeemer

S E N D I N G

CANTICLE - “O Lord, We Praise You”

May God bestow on us His grace and favor

To please Him with our behavior

And live together here in love and union

Nor repent this blest communion. O Lord, have mercy!

Let not your good Spirit forsake us,

But that heav’nly – minded he make us;

Give your Church, Lord, to see days of peace and unity.

O Lord, have mercy!

PRAYER & BENEDICTION

HYMN - “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see!

2. The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures;

He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come;

His grace has brought me safe so far, His grace will see me home.

4. Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail and mortal life shall cease,

Amazing grace shall then prevail in heaven’s joy and peace.

POSTLUDE –

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ASSISTANTS IN TODAY’S WORSHIP

Celebrant . . . Rev. Robert Rickus Lector . . . Claire Carlson

Organist . . . . Lois L. Jones

Assistants . . . . . Fred Bartz Jr. & Chuck Yung Prayer Leader . . . Joyce Vassallo

Welcomers . . . Fred Bartz Jr. & Elinor Jentsch

Acolytes . . . . Bernie Bruenn & Jeremy Calzone

Ushers . . . . . Fred Bartz Jr., David Carlson, Mark Thomas, Paul Thomas Jr.,

Chuck Yung

Altar . . . . . . Kim Alessi, Sally McAlpine, Fran Wiedemann

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FLOWERS - Given by children: Bill & Carol Webster and Peter & Sally

Matson, and grandchildren in celebration of the 50^th wedding anniversary, August 1, of parents/grandparents, Ken and Gladys Matson.

Guest Pastor today is Rev. Robert Rickus, who is retired. Pastor Wurster and Ruth are on vacation will return Tuesday. In case of pastoral need, please call

Rev. Ron Habedank – Office: 674-9188; home: 674-7414; or Mr. Ray Yox – 674-2540; or the church office – 824-2787.

ANNIVERSARY - Gordon Jr. & Janet Brown’s 40^th this Saturday.

THIS - Mon. - 12:00, Quilting Group (bring lunch); Thurs. - 9:30, Bible

WEEK Study, 7:00, S. S. Potluck Dinner.

OFFICE HOURS – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday – 9 a.m. to 12.

TOPS TAPES - Thank you for remembering to bring your Tops tapes to

church. Please deposit them into the blue box in the narthex or give to Norrine Nagel for the L. W. M. L. Monies received are used for L.W.M.L. mission projects.

L.W.M.L. - NEW toothbrushes, toothpaste and bars of soap are being collected

for mission work overseas. Deposit in the small pool near the

mailboxes.

OFFERING UPDATE: Weekly current collected July 27, 2003 – $2,036.00;

Attendance – 86; Weekly current needed: $2,958.83; FINANCIAL UPDATE: “Current” is presently at: negative $2,593.19 as of May 31, 2003.

SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES - Will continue through Labor Day weekend – outdoors, weather permitting. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Reminder: Ushers must be here at 8:30 a.m. for set-up.

The Eastern District Lutheran Laymen’s League 60^th annual convention, September 5 – 7, 2003, Pioneer Camp & Retreat Center, is open to all LCMS members and provides a weekend of inspirational messages, information on the programs of Lutheran Hour Ministries locally, nationally, and world wide, plus fellowship with Lutherans throughout the district. Guest speaker: Mark Eischer, announcer and producer of The Lutheran Hour. Opening Service: Friday at 7:30 p.m.; ends with a brunch & closing devotions on Sunday. Check-in: between 4 & 7:30 p.m. Friday.

As a special incentive for people in the Buffalo area to attend the convention, a “Saturday Only” package is provided at $20.00, includes lunch and the banquet dinner. Come for opening orientation at 9:15 a.m. and stay for the day. Registration deadline is August 15, 2003; forms are available in the July/August issue of the Eastern District News or in our church office.

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CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK

BIRTHDAYS: Today - Robert Steinbacher, Lorraine McGill; Tues. - Lydia Nappo;

Wed. - Roger Thomas; Thurs. - Janet Brown, Kenneth Matson; Fri. - Laura Fink, Mary Lou Porsch, Karen Slike; Sat. - Leola Colvin, Lois Jones, Karen Miller, Karen Stachowski, Katie Yung.

ANNIVERSARIES: - Tues. - Thomas & Pamela Isch; Fri. - Pastor & Ruth Wurster;

Sat.. - Gordon Jr. & Janet Brown.

Bulletin

ORDER OF WORSHIP

G A T H E R I N G

People: For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy

People: we confess before You that we are sinners, sinful from birth. We

Son of God and Son of Man!

Guard my first springs of thought and will, and with yourself my

Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height, I view my home, and take my

CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK