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Welcome!We extend a special welcome to our guests, visitors and all who join us in worship today. Please let us know of your

presence or any prayer requests you have by filling out one of the cards in the pew rack and placing them in the offering plate. We hope that our church home becomes your church home and the spiritual place where you grow through the

Word of God.

Nursery care for children up to three years old is located on the main floor of the Welcome Center across from the library. Older children attending the church service are encouraged to borrow a Toddler Tote filled with activities as you enter

the Sanctuary.

Concerning the Sacrament of the AltarWe believe that Jesus offers Himself to us in the Sacrament – His true body and blood, for the forgiveness of sins. We also

share the scriptural concern for those who participate in the Lord’s supper that they recognize what they are receiving (1 Corinthians 11:27). Therefore, we ask that all who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper please carefully examine

themselves using the communion information card found in the pew rack. Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at both services.

For those who desire, we offer gluten-free wafers (please indicate your desire to the Pastor or Elder) and non-alcoholic wine (located in the inner circle of the individual cup tray).

THE PARABLES: SECRETS OF THE KINGDOMTHE PARABLE OF THE WEEDS

July 27, 2014

OPENING SONG8:00 am “From All That Dwell Below the Skies” LSB 81610:45 am “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High”

“In the Secret”

INVOCATION

CONFESSIONC: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. 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 love You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy upon 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.

DECLARATION OF GRACE

SONG OF PRAISE8:00 am “To God Be the Glory” See screens 10:45 am “1000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”

OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 56:1-8 Bible page 616

GOSPEL READING Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Bible page 818

STATEMENT OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed See screens

OFFERING SONG8:00 am “For the Fruits of His Creation” LSB 89410:45 am “Cornerstone”

SERMON Pastor Dale Leland

SONG OF RESPONSE 8:00 am “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” LSB 892

PRAYERS

LORD’S PRAYER LSB back cover

BENEDICTION

CLOSING SONG8:00 am “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” LSB 92410:45 am “Sing, Sing, Sing”

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God byPat and Teresa Croll in celebration of Keith and Alyce Lagrone’s 2nd wedding anniversary

andAlan and Lori Bishop in celebration of the 3rd birthday of their grandson, David

DISCIPLESHIP STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAYS

Families and Children 9:30 am: Family Discipleship (Nursery - 12th grade & parents) (Loomis Center)

Adults 9:30 am: The Sacraments: Mysterious and Miraculous Intended for adults seeking instruction as well as those interested in expanding/refreshing their understanding. Pastor Davis will lead the discussions. (Loomis Center 1st floor)

IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS

Members: Elsie Calafell; Elizabeth Drescher; Sam Engman; Ursula Fitzner; George & Karen Garland; Toni Greason; Jennie Grisbee; Priscilla Johansen; Marie Lau; Maribel Liñan; Betty Pampell; John Pierce; Phyllis Radcliff; Dennis Riske; Mary Smith; Dorothy Swain; Don & Cathie Thomas; Addison Varner.

Military Friends & Family: Kyle Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans’ nephew), USAF Academy, Colorado; Stephen Appelt (Keith & Laura Evans’ nephew), USMC, Camp Pendleton, CA; Joel Davidson (son-in-law of Ron & Debby Ferguson), CWO, US Army, Afghanistan; and Jeffrey Gruetzmacher, USN.

Friends & Family: Gene & Joan Bach (Jody Cook’s parents); Melinda Cieszinski (Stephen Leffingwell’s sister); Joe Dalton (Dave Graesser’s nephew); Jeff Falk (Bob Plautz’s brother-in-law); Bob Fay (Erika Johnson’s father); Jan Frye (Sue Harrison’s friend); Donnie Heinrich (Leslie Sandifer’s father); Audrey Hansen (Glenn Hansen’s mother); Brendan Husfeld (Rich & Linda Husfeld’s nephew); John Landry (Tom & Joanne Story’s son-in-law); Mike Lightle (Judy’s husband); Betty Maeker (Brenda Davis’ mother); Bobby Norris (Robin Stankus’ uncle); Joanna Odham (preschool teacher); Katie Ondrias (Holly Martinez’s friend); Maycel Plautz (Bob Plautz’s mother); Candace Richardson (Tim & Marilyn Gandre’s friend); Ryan Richardson (Tim & Marilyn Gandre’s friend); Gilbert Rippe (Joyce Adams’ brother); Roger & Olga Segura (Rachel Peckenpaugh’s parents); Bryce; and Wayne Toye (Jennifer Pergande’s father).

OUR THANKS TO THOSE SERVING TODAY

Acolytes 8:00 am: Trevor Stall 10:45 am: Cole GiermanAltar Guild Tracie Arldt; Doris Breddin; Margaret Inlow; Janice Melcher; Robin StankusAudio 8:00 am: Jason Cummons; Kristina Hansen

10:45 am: Robby Stahmer; Jack SomichElder 8:00 am: Alan OstermannElder 10:45 am: Chuck LaffertyGreeters 8:00 am: Jae Moore/Norman Moore; Alan and Kaye Ostermann 10:45 am: Homer and Margaret Inlow; Tim and Vickie StalinskyUshers 8:00 am: Alan Bishop; Eric Hollar; Steve Leffingwell; Russ Stall; Trevor Stall 10:45 am: Homer Inlow; Bobby Gierman; Pat Ramsey; Tom Story

MEMORIAL AT A GLANCEJuly 27 – August 3, 2014

Sunday ~ 27th 8:00 AM Worship Service 9:30 AM Bible Studies

10:45 AM Worship Service 1:00 PM Servicios en Español6:00 PM High School Youth

Monday ~ 28th Sign-up deadline for High School Youth mission trip

Tuesday ~ 29th TBD GPS

Wednesday ~ 30th High School Youth Mission Trip to Houston’s 3rd Ward

Thursday ~ 31st High School Youth Mission Trip to Houston’s 3rd Ward6:30 PM Praise Team

Friday ~ May 1st High School Youth Mission Trip to Houston’s 3rd Ward12:30 PM Memorial Quilters

Saturday ~ 2nd High School Youth Mission Trip to Houston’s 3rd Ward

Sunday ~ 3rd 8:00 AM Worship Service with Communion9:15 AM GLC BAKE SALE9:30 AM Bible Studies

10:45 AM Worship Service with Communion12:00 PM SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING (and GLC Bake Sale)

1:00 PM Servicios en Español3:30 PM REV. HAROLD HECKMANN MEMORIAL SERVICE

(St. John Lutheran – Cypress)6:00 PM High School Youth

Treasurer’s Weekly Report

7-20-14 Year-to-date

Offerings $ 12,746.60 $482,025.68Offerings expected in budget 463,413.02Expenses 463,161.89

Life-to-date total

Rise Up and Build Income $ 6,713.20 $875,484.40Rise Up and Build Expenses ( 51,624.12)

Any questions or concerns may be addressed to the Treasurer, Nelson Scroggins.

GENEROSITY TIP OF THE MONTH – JULYPractical suggestions to aid Disciples of Jesus in taking on the character of Jesus,

especially the character attribute of generosity.

Not all forms of generosity look alike. Generosity is practiced with our time, our patience, our kindness, and our goodness. In fact, thinking about Paul’s words in Galatians 5, talking about the Fruit of the Spirit, it would be easy to conclude that generosity is a fruit of the Fruit of the Spirit! Not all generosity is shown through the giving of money, but also through the sacrifices we make with our time, our gifts, our opportunities, and our actions. However, every form of generosity will inspire and serve to increase generosity in multiple ways, including being generous with our financial gifts. For example, instead of being protective of that place in line that comes open, you could offer it to the person who got there just a split second behind you. As you begin to make such sacrifices and put others first, it will be just a matter of time that you will do the same with parking places and lane changes and more. Soon your kindness and generosity will overflow into other relationships at work, at school, at home, and even at church. In fact, such generosity will become a part of your character, and will be seen in all aspects of a disciple’s life, including the treasures God has given you.

Tip of the Month: Me Second!

1. This month, look for opportunities to be second instead of first, allowing others to go ahead of you. Some examples include:

a. When you are going to the check out line at the store, don’t be afraid to let the person who gets there at the same time to go ahead of you, even if they have more groceries than you!

b. If someone else comes to the empty parking place when you do, let them park there, even if you have to walk further (think of the positives of the exercise you will get )!

c. Offer a hand to your neighbor who is struggling with a project at home, before you tend to your own project.d. Help a coworker with his work, instead of just focusing on your own.2. At the end of the month (or in a couple of months), take a moment to observe to what degree generosity in one area

impacted generosity in another.

Future tips:- Count Your Blessings!- ‘What can I do’ vs. ‘What can I keep’