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August 21, 2016

9:30 Worship Service

Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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Sunday, August 21, 2016 Setting Three - 9:30 (ELW)

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Visitors, welcome to Macedonia! We’re so glad to be with you today. Please talk to one of

today’s ushers if you have any questions or need help. We would like to make your worship

with us more accessible and meaningful. The worship service is from the cranberry colored

hymnal. Page numbers refer to the front of the hymnal. Hymns are numbered in the back two-

thirds of the hymnal beginning with all 150 psalms. For your convenience, our ushers can assist

you with Hearing Amplification Headsets. We also have a T-loop in the sanctuary for those

with compatible hearing aid devices.

Youth Activity Bags are also available in the Narthex. Your child will find age appropriate books,

crayons and other assorted items within the bag. After worship, please leave the bags at church so

that others can enjoy and use each week.

Our Nursery is located in the Educational Building and opens around 9:15AM. Staffed by one

adult and one teen, your child will enjoy books, toys, games and playmates. All children are

also welcome to join us in worship. If you need directions to the nursery, please ask one of the

ushers.

Holy Communion—Believing in the real presence of Christ, and by the invitation of the Lord,

all are welcome to the table to celebrate Holy Communion. This sacrament, a tangible sign of

God's grace, love, and forgiveness, in and through bread and wine, was instituted by Jesus on

the night before his death. When it is time for Communion, please come forward at the ushers'

invitation. Those who do not wish to receive the sacrament are welcome to come forward to

receive a blessing. Let those serving the bread know if you, or your children, would like a

blessing in lieu of communion as you come forward. Reception of Communion via one element

(consuming only bread or only wine) is a fully valid reception of the sacrament.

We are so glad to have our visitation pastor, Pr. Suzanne Shoffner, preaching and presiding today while Pr. Richard and Lindsey are away for a wedding of dear friends in NY. The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of William F. Barker, husband, father and grandfather. Please remember in your prayers: *Jane Russell, *Estelle Petersen, *Mary Anne Dettman, *Lisa Brandt, Jeanette Humphrey, Dana Fitzgerald, *Catherine Radomski, Marvin Thigpen Jr., *Greg Myers, *Don Honeycutt, Dale Retharford, Kayla Moorfield, Tanya Rudisill McManus, Laura Weant, Frank and Deb Pertschi, Brian Woodson, David Jackson, *Vera Tunstall. and in memory of William F. Barker, husband, father and grandfather.

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INTRODUCTION Remember the sabbath day. Call the sabbath a delight. This is the Lord’s day, and the Lord will do for us what the Lord does: feed us, forgive us, help and heal us. Rejoice at all the wonderful things God is doing. VOLUNTARY Prelude, G Minor Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)

Stand CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS ELW page 94 PROCESSIONAL HYMN 641 All Are Welcome Two Oaks GREETING ELW page 138 HYMN OF PRAISE Glory to God ELW page 139 PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray.

O God, mighty and immortal, you know that as fragile creatures surrounded by great dangers, we cannot by ourselves stand upright. Give us strength of mind and body, so that even when we suffer because of human sin, we may rise victorious through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

ANTHEM A Prayer of St. Francis Setting by Allen Pote

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, thy pardon, Lord. Where there is doubt, let there be faith. Where there’s despair let me bring hope. Where there is darkness, let there be light. Where there is sadness, let there be joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, and it is in pardoning that we are pardoned. And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

FIRST READING Isaiah 58:9b-14 Pew Bible, page 841, OT

After the reading: Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. PSALM 103:1-8 Choir intones the first half of each verse. Congregation responds with the second half of each verse.

1Bless the Lord, | O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God’s | holy name. 2Bless the Lord, | O my soul, and forget not | all God’s benefits—

Psalm continued on next page.

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3who forgives | all your sins and heals all | your diseases; 4who redeems your life | from the grave and crowns you with steadfast | love and mercy; 5who satisfies your desires | with good things so that your youth is renewed | like an eagle’s. 6O Lord, you provide | vindication and justice for all who | are oppressed. 7You made known your | ways to Moses and your works to the chil- | dren of Israel. 8Lord, you are full of compas- | sion and mercy, slow to anger and abounding in | steadfast love.

SECOND READING Hebrews 12:18-29 Pew Bible, page 275, NT

After the reading: Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.

Stand GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Congregation sings the Acclamation, followed by the verse. The Acclamation is then repeated.

GOSPEL VERSE

The crowd | was rejoicing at the wonderful things that Je- | sus was doing..

GOSPEL Luke 13:10-17 Pew Bible, page 92, NT Before the reading: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the thirteenth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

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SERMON WELTSCHMERZ Pastor Suzanne Shoffner HYMN OF THE DAY 757 All My Hope on God Is Founded MICHAEL APOSTLES’ CREED ELW page 105 PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Pastor Gary Logan SHARING OF THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. We greet one another with a sign of Christ's peace, saying, "Peace be with you," or similar words. Sit WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TITHES AND OFFERING OFFERTORY MUSIC Abide with Me J. S. Bach Stand OFFERTORY HYMN LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia!! Alleluia!! Praise God, the source of all our gifts; Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts; Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

OFFERTORY PRAYER Let us pray.

God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may be poured out for the sake of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING ELW page 144 SANCTUS (“Holy, holy, holy”) ELW page 144 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER V ELW page 65 THE LORD'S PRAYER ELW page 145 AGNUS DEI (“Lamb of God”) (Sing Twice) ELW page 146

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COMMUNION COMMUNION HYMNS 623 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me TOPLADY 632 O God, Our help in Ages Past ST. ANNE Stand POST COMMUNION BLESSING NUNC DIMITTIS (“Now, Lord, you let...”) ELW page 113 POST COMMUNION PRAYER O God, as a mother comforts her child, so you comfort your people, carrying us in your arms and

satisfying us with this food and drink, the body and blood of Christ. Send us now as your disciples, announcing peace and proclaiming that the reign of God has come near; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL HYMN 887 This is My Song FINLANDIA DISMISSAL Go in peace. Share the good news. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE

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Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

It is with joy and thanksgiving that we anticipate the service of

installation for Pr. Richard Goeres as the called pastor of

Macedonia. The rite of installation will take place as part of

our weekly communion liturgy this coming Sunday, August 28.

Pr. Goeres' father, Pr. Rick Goeres from First Lutheran Church

in Norfolk, VA, will preach. Pr. Ron Rinn, Dean of the Salem

Conference, will represent the Bishop during the rite of

installation.

Please join us for worship and a celebratory picnic following.

We give thanks to God for the Holy Spirit's work in and through

Macedonia's call process and anticipate together all that God

will do with Macedonia going forward!

ATTENDANCE August 14, 2016 9:30 Service - 123

Sunday School - 10

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Available TODAY, August 21 following

the worship service in the back of the church (narthex). A great free opportunity

to keep a check on your health, provided by our Health & Wholeness

Ministry/Care Ministry. Look for the large poster and table and chairs in the

narthex of the church after worship.

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WEEKDAY WALKING GROUP

Fridays, 9:30am.

Meet in the lobby of the Boland

Community Building at Twin Lakes

rain or shine. For additional

information contact Gail Pertschi at

336-269-4193 (call/text) or email at

gailpertschi3579@triad.rr.com.

Let’s step out together!

SCHEDULED THIS WEEK

Sunday (8/21) Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Holy Communion Noon Family & Community Meal 5:15 No Youth Handbells 6:00 No Luther League

Tuesday (8/23) 6:00 Crop Walk Recruitment 6:30 Health & Wellness Meeting

Wednesday (8/24) 6:00 NA Meeting - Parlor 7:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday (8/26)

9:30 Walking Group Twin Lakes 6:00 Girl Scout (41835) Welcome Back

Sunday (8/28) INSTALLATION OF PASTOR RICHARD GOERES DURING 9:30 COMMUNION SERVICE

9:30 Holy Communion 5:15 No Youth Handbells 6:00 No Luther League

READINGS FOR WEEK OF August 22, 2016

Monday Psalm 119:97-104 Nehemiah 9:1-15 Ephesians 5:21—6:9

Tuesday Psalm 119:97-104 Nehemiah 9:16-31 Ephesians 6:21-24

Wednesday Psalm 119:97-104 Isaiah 33:10-16 John 15:16-25

Thursday Psalm 15 Exodus 32:1-14 James 1:1-8

Friday Psalm 15 Exodus 32:15-35 James 1:9-16

Saturday Psalm 15 Exodus 34:8-28 John 18:28-32

Sunday Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James 1:17-27

The 2016 Alamance County CROP WALK, now 5K vs. 10K, will be on Saturday, October 1. Last year’s Honor Walk total of $42K brought the

Alamance total to a record $2.1M in monies raised since its 1979 start. Our church’s goal is to increase giving by 10%’ the overall CROP goal for 2016 is $56K. Join the Walk by signing up at the CROP table in the narthex. For information call, Sheila Gibson, 336-558-4951

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Helping Hands Ministry

Could Helping Hands be of assistance? Helping Hands are available to assist with a wide variety of inside and outside chores/repairs/maintenance items. Call either one of the Coordinators, Bill Poovey 336-675-7972 or John Pertschi 336-516-1461 to discuss how Helping Hands can be of service to you!

ACOLYTES & CRUCIFERS

Calling all 6-12 graders who are interested in volunteering as an acolyte or crucifer this year. We will be having a training session Sunday September

4th right after service. Regardless if you have been an acolyte or crucifer in the past please come. We will be sizing for new robes and go

over some changes for the year. If you have any questions please call either Amanda Shoop at 336-380-9210 or Kim Darcy at 336-684-1979.

SERVICE SCHEDULES FOR AUGUST 2016

Communion Preparers Communion Assistants

8/28 Barbara Lilienthal 8/28 Sheila Gibson, Colleen Macklin

Lay Readers Greeters

8/28 Sheila Gibson 8/28 Ruth & Don Matkins; Jim & Elain Ysteboe

Dust Covers Nursery

8/28 Jim and Elaine Ysteboe 8/28 Melinda Menz, Ethan Russell

Sound System Ushers

8/28 Brett Bass Chief - Danny Van Fleet

Assistant - Charlie Harris

Frank Rhue, John Pertschi, Randy Hunley, Barrett Brown,

Aidan Gibson, Ray Charles Turner

Health & Wholeness Team to meet this week

Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30pm, room 10.

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Let’s Celebrate the Installation of Our New Pastor

Honoring

Pastor Richard and Lindsey Goeres

Church members are asked to provide

side dishes, desserts, bread, etc.

SUNDAY

AUGUST 28TH

11:00 AM

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School will be starting soon and with it follows the start of our 2nd annual food backpack program. Macedonia will continue with another year of providing Turrentine Middle Schools students with a bag of nutritious food to take home every weekend. Your help is needed. Please consider shopping, donating, filling bags or even sponsoring a student for the entire school year. If you are willing to get involved with this rewarding ministry, please call Stephanie Braxton at 269-0240 or email to itsmeswb@bellsouth.net Name: _______________________________________

Phone: _________________________________

Email: _________________________________

Yes, I can help by: ___packing and delivering food to Turrentine Middle School.

___purchasing items on the food list located in the church Narthex.

___sponsoring a child for one month of weekend meals at $65.00.

___sponsoring a child for a full 9 weeks of school at $130.00.

Please make checks payable to Macedonia Lutheran Church with Backpack program in the memo line.

TMS

MLC’s Backpack Program

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Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church 421 West Front Street - Burlington, NC 27215 Phone: 336-227-5554 - Fax: 336-227-6859

E-mail: office@macedonialutheran.com Website: www.MacedoniaLutheran.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pastor (540-333-8017)....................................................................................................................... Pastor Richard Goeres Visitation Pastor (524-4188)......................................................................................................... Pastor Suzanne Shoffner Organist, Director of Youth and Adult Handbells ......................................................................................... Sam Meares Office Manager ............................................................................................................................................ Cindi McCarthy Finance Secretary ............................................................................................................................................ Susan McNeill Building Superintendent ................................................................................................................................. Jane Bowman Sunday School Superintendent ................................................................................................................. Ruth W. Matkins Bread Baker ........................................................................................................................................................... Joe Molnar Lay Reader ..................................................................................................................................................... Cheryl English Communion Preparer ....................................................................................................................................Yvonne White Communion Assistants ................................................................................... Joe Molnar, Barbara Lilienthal Greeters ................................................................................ Frank & Lavonne Rhue, Gail Pertschi, Elaine Ysteboe Nursery Attendants ........................................................................................................ Ruth Matkins, Sarah Jane Price Dust Covers ................................................................................................................................... Jim and Elaine Ysteboe Sound System ...................................................................................................................................................... Frank Rhue Ushers .................................................................................................. Danny Van Fleet, Chief, Charlie Harris, Ass’t Frank Rhue, John Pertschi, Randy Hunley, Barrett Brown, Aidan Gibson, Ray Charles Turner

Lutheran Retirement Ministries/Twin Lakes Community

President/CEO, TLC…………………………………………………………………………….Mrs. Pam S. Fox