Zion Lutheran Church

Sunday September 3, 2017

Pastor Jill Vivroux presiding

We Prepare for Worship

OPENING HYMN OpenTheEyesofMyHeart,Lord

Opentheeyesofmyheart,Lord…Opentheeyesofmyheart,Iwanttoseeyou,Iwanttoseeyou(Repeat)

Toseeyouhighandliftedup….shininginthelightofyourglory,pouroutyourpowerandlove,aswesing“Holy,holy,holy”

Opentheeyesofmyheart,Lord…Opentheeyesofmyheart,Iwanttoseeyou,Iwanttoseeyou.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHARING OF THE PEACE

Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you always People: And also with you (Please share the Peace of the Lord with those around you, especially with any worshippers you may not know.)

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Give thanks to God with all your hearts. People: We will hold nothing back from our God. Leader: Sing full-throated praises to our God. People: We will join in the chorus of thanksgiving for God's abiding love. Leader: Glorify God and that Word we know as Jesus Christ. People: We will worship our God with wonder and joy.

PRAYER OF THE DAY (in unison)

Most Holy God, we await the touch of your Spirit with eagerness. We ask that you enter the lives of each one of us today, refreshing and renewing and healing us with the power of your loving Spirit, that we may live with purpose and enthusiasm and courage. This we pray through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

REPRISE OpenTheEyesofMyHeart,Lord

Opentheeyesofmyheart,Lord…Opentheeyesofmyheart,Iwanttoseeyou,Iwanttoseeyou(Repeat)

Toseeyouhighandliftedup….shininginthelightofyourglory,pouroutyourpowerandlove,aswesing“Holy,holy,holy”

Opentheeyesofmyheart,Lord…Opentheeyesofmyheart,Iwanttoseeyou,Iwanttoseeyou.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

We Hear God’s Word

The First Reading – Jeremiah 15:15-21 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God!

The Second Reading – Romans 12:9-21 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God!

The Gospel Reading – Matthew 16:21-28 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord People: Thanks be to God!

MESSAGE Pastor Jill Vivroux

We Respond to God’s Grace

SONG OF THE DAY LiftHighTheCross

(Chorus)Lifthighthecross,theloveofChristproclaim,TillalltheworldadoreHissacredname.

1)Come,Christiansfollow,whereourCaptaintrod,OurKingvictorious,ChristtheSonofGod.(Chorus)

2)Ledontheirwaybythistriumphantsign,ThehostsofGodinconqu'ringrankscombine.(Chorus)

3)AllnewbornsoldiersoftheCrucified,BearontheirbrowsthesealofHimwhodied.(Chorus)

4)OLord,onceliftedontheglorioustree,AsThouhastpromised,drawusalltoThee.(Chorus)

5)Soshalloursongoftriumpheverbe:PraisetotheCru-ci-fiedforvictory!(Chorus)

BAPTISMAL SERVICE (see insert) Presley Sloan Wellmann

THE OFFERING Special Music by Zion Worship Team

(The Noisy Offerings in September will be donated to flood victims)

OFFERTORY RESPONSE JesusStillLeadOn

1)Jesus,stillleadon,Tillourrestbewon;And,althoughthewaybecheerless,Wewillfollow,calmandfearless;GuideusbyYourhandToourFather’sland.

4)Jesus,stillleadon,Tillourrestbewon;Heav’nlyleader,stilldirectus,Stillsupport,console,protectus,TillwesafelystandInourFather’sland.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE…

Leader: Lord, in your mercy, People: Hear our prayer.

We Share in Christ’s Meal

WORDS OF CONSECRATION

THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison)

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

DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION (All who believe that Christ died for their sins are welcome at the Table of Grace. Children who do not yet receive Communion receive a

blessing. If you prefer grape juice, it is the clear liquid in the center of the tray.)

CommuneWithMe

1)Communewithme,Communewithme,BetweenthewingsoftheCherubim,Communewithme.Communewithme,Communewithme,BetweenthewingsoftheCherubim,Communewithme.

2)IworshipYou,IworshipYou,BetweenthewingsoftheCherubim,IworshipYou.IworshipYou,IworshipYou,BetweenthewingsoftheCherubim,IworshipYou.

3)I'llmeetYouthere,I'llmeetYouthere,BetweenthewingsoftheCherubim,I'llmeetYouthere.I'llmeetYouthere,I'llmeetYouthere,BetweenthewingsoftheCherubim,I'llmeetYouthere.

DaybyDay

1)Daybyday,yourmercies,Lord,attendme,bringingcomforttomyanxioussoul.Daybyday,theblessings,Lord,yousendmedrawmenearertomyheav’nlygoal.Lovedivine,beyondallmortalmeasure,bringstonaughttheburdensofmyquest;

Savior,leadmetothehomeItreasure,whereatlastI’llfindeternalrest.

2)Daybyday,Iknowyouwillprovidemestrengthtoserveandwisdomtoobey;Iwillseekyourlovingwilltoguidemeo’erthepathsIstruggledaybyday.

Iwillfearnoevilofthemorrow,Iwilltrustinyourenduringgrace.Savior,helpmebearlife’spainandsorrowtillingloryIbeholdyourface.

3)Oh,whatjoytoknowthatyouarenearmewhenmyburdensgrowtoogreattobear;Oh,whatjoytoknowthatyouwillhearmewhenIcome,OLord,toyouinprayer.

Daybyday,nomatterwhatbetideme,youwillholdmeeverinyourhand.Savior,withyourpresenceheretoguideme,Iwillreachatlastthepromisedland.

CelebrateLove

(Chorus)Celebratelove,love,love.Celebratelove,love,love.Celebratelovesoamazing.He'screatingHiswonderfulloveinyou.

1)WecancelebrateHislovetoday.Jesuslovesev'ryone.Wecancelebratenewlifetoday.Jesuslovesev'ryone.(Chorus)

2)WecansingaboutHisloveforus.Jesuslovesev'ryone.Heislivinghereinsideofus.Jesuslovesev'ryone.(Chorus)

COMMUNION BLESSING

We Depart with Joy

THE BENEDICTION

(Sunday school students and teachers are dismissed to Sunday school during the sending song)

SENDING SONG Benediction

MaytheLord,MightyGod,blessandkeepusforever.Grantyoupeace,perfectpeace,courageineveryendeavor.Liftyoureyes,andseeGod’sface,knowGod’sgraceforever.

MaytheLord,MightyLord,blessandkeepusforever.

SENDING

Leader: Go in peace as God’s people People: Grounded in faith Leader: Go in peace as God’s people People: Gathered in love Leader: Go in peace as God’s people People: Engaging the world with God’s amazing grace… Thanks be to God.

IfyouwouldliketogivesupporttothefloodvictimsofHurricaneHarveytherewillbedonationformsavailableinthefoyer

Gifts toLutheranDisasterResponsedesignatedfor“HurricaneResponse–UnitedStates”will

beusedentirely(100%)forthisdisasteruntiltheresponseiscomplete.Together,wecanhelpprovideimmediateandlong-lastingsupport.Givetodayto

supporttheneedsinthisresponse.

Zion Weekly

September 3 , 2017 1800 FM 2679, Brenham, Texas, 77833

* phone: 979-836-7909 *e-mail: zionsville1800@gmail.com Website: www.zionsvillelutheranchurch.org

PastorJillVivroux,presiding

Organist/Music–AllisonCrowsonandtheZionWorshipTeam

Ushers: Herbert Hardan & Jason Blum Greeters: Bert & Cleo Jaeger Acolyte: Jenna Hardy Lector: Joy Fuchs Communion Assistants: Craig Blum, Gloria Stoddard & Lisa Bentke Altar Guild: Walline Lorenz & Shonda Ziese Communion Bread: Nina Runge Coffee: Robert Ziese Shut in Tapes: Nina Runge Media Production: Beverly Koehler Media Operator: Carol Gaskamp Sound System: Jonathan Hardan Donut Duty: George & Walline Lorenz Altar Flowers: Don & Alice Studhalter in celebration of their 47th anniversary

Earl Blum, Marchel Brennan, Chuck Cargill,

Luther & Evelyn Draehn, Lily Faist, Anne Frank, Leslie Gilbert, John Hardin, Debra Harrison, Ryan Hegefeld, Emily Hendricks, Frances & Leon Konieczny,

Wanda Kramer, Jerry Kunkel, Gracy Lange, Sue Maass, Marvin Marburger, Ben Marek, Heather Meyer, L.W. Miller, Kyla Pietch, Ralph Poehlmann, Steven Ramirez, Jannet Rosenbaum,

Blaine Runge, Ervin Schulz, Kyree Koehne Shaver, Russell Sommer, Al Stoddard, Jimmy Tiemann, Sue Vierus, Doris Voelkel, Gary Wagner, Sandy Winkelmann and Lisa Wise

And for all of those in care facilities or homebound whom we hold dear in our hearts

Reminder of Upcoming Events:

Monday, Sept 4th – Church offices closed for Labor Day holiday Tuesday, Sept 5th – Church secretary on vacation Tuesday, Sept 5th – Mary Martha meeting @ 2 pm Sept 7-13 – Pastor Jill out for continuing education Fri/Sat, Sept 8th & 9th – F.L.C. in use for Cmajdalka wedding Sunday, Sept 10th – Confirmation youth to serve Miracle League “God’s Work Our Hands” Sunday, Sept 10th – F.L.C. in use for Blum shower No 4-H Club meeting in September Wednesday, Sept 13th – Church Council meeting @ 6 pm NOTE: Change of date Thursday, Sept 14th – Ruth Circle meeting @ 7 pm Sunday, Sept 24th – J.O.L.T. workshop 3-5 pm Sunday, Sept 24th – F.L.C. in use for Gaskamp family reunion Friday, Sept 29th – “Fall Fundraiser” chicken fried dinner

PleasenotethatthecallcommitteehasselectedapossiblecandidateforZion’snewminister.Wewillhosta“MeetandGreet”luncheononFriday,October6th;andacongregationalmeetingonSunday,October8th,forthesolepurposeofacongregationalvoteonthepastoralcandidate.

THE SERVICE OF BAPTISM

Presley Sloan Wellmann September 3, 2017

Dear friends, because of sin all of humankind is separated from God. But by God’s amazing love for us, we have been reconciled in Jesus Christ. Today we are witnesses to a sacred event; the receiving of Presley Sloan Wellmann into the Kingdom of God. Jesus said: “Unless one is born of water and the Holy Spirit, they cannot enter the Kingdom of God.” Paul writes: “When anyone is baptized into Christ, they are a new creation, the old is gone, the new has come.” These are promises of Scripture. Through water and the Word, God will mark Presley as a daughter, child of God forever.

Pastor: Will you present your child to be baptized?

Parents: We present Presley Sloan Wellmann to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.

Pastor: Baptism is not magic; it is a beginning. It is a covenant made between God and parents, sponsors, pastor and congregation. It is a promise to provide a Christian environment for Presley. It is a promise to join her in worship, to introduce her to the Bible, and to pray that her faith would become her own. It is the belief that God will honor this covenant.

Parents and sponsors, will you honor the covenant you are now making with God on Presley’s behalf? If so, answer “Yes, by the help of God.”

Parents and Sponsors: Yes, by the help of God.

Pastor: Members and friends of Zion Lutheran Church, will you honor the covenant you are now making with God on Presley’s behalf? If so, answer “Yes, by the help of God.”

Members and friends: Yes, by the help of God.

Pastor: 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. Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil and all his empty promises?

Parents and Sponsors: I do.

Pastor: Do you believe in God the Father? People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

People: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. 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.

Pastor: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen

Pastor: Presley Sloan Wellmann, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Let us pray: O gracious God, by your promise, you have chosen Presley to be your child, and for this we are glad! May she come to love you, and serve you, with her lips and with her life. May her faith be a lamp for her own path, and a light for others to see. This we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Presley Sloan Wellmann, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.

Congregational Represenative: Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in heaven. Amen.

All: We welcome you into the Lord’s family. We receive you as a fellow member of the body of Christ, child of the same heavenly Father and worker with us in the Kingdom of God. Amen.