GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS September 23, 2012

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today for the beautification and honor of Gods House by Rudy Bischof in honor of Sherry Bischofs birthday and for all the blessings bestowed on the Bischof Family by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Communion Assistant: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeters: (8:15) Altar Guild: (8:15) Acolyte: (10:45) Cantor: (10:45) Ushers: (10:45) Greeter: (10:45) Altar Guild: (10:45) Clarinet: Coffee Host: Altar Guild: (Wed. evening) Nursery Attendant: Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Lily Woodyard Randy Middaugh Raymond Harrill Gary Goldsby, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Marvin Jack and Pat Funk Lori Dumont and Angie Proud Anna Kate Manchester Ron Krueger Charlie Buchanan, Terry Clawitter Bryan Gipson, David Roberts Ann Stoker Dawn Cline Randy Middaugh Bette Bogart Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, You submitted Yourself to the will of the Father so that You could work peace for me with Him. Because you have given me that peace with God grant that I seek to be at peace with myself and my neighbor, humbly living my life in service to You and others while I live in this world that so often knows of quarrels, fights and war. In You name I pray. Amen

WELCOME
Welcome to Grace! We are a family of believers dedicated to sharing the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ. We believe and confess that this is done as the Means of Grace, Gods Word and Sacraments are shared and administered in their truth and purity. Living as His people we bear witness to His love and mercy shown to us and to all. We recognize that others will know that we are Christians by our love shared in word and deed which is our response to His love for us. If you are visiting it is our prayer that you will realize these things about us as Gods people gathered in this place. If you wish to learn more about our teachings as drawn from Gods Word please speak with our Pastor. We are glad you are here and we invite you to come and worship with us again. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. We have a staffed nursery facility for infants and toddlers located downstairs in this building for anyone who has need. Restroom facilities are located downstairs as well as on this floor level across the bridge before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions, please speak with an usher or greeter.

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in our 8:15 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER
In todays Epistle reading James asks, What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Then he suggests this as the answer, Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? Later it is written, God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. The need for humility and meekness is prevalent throughout Holy Scripture. Prophecies point to Christ Jesus, who would be slaughtered and killed by men unjustly. And yet Christ humbled Himself for this purpose. True wisdom from God is couched in complete humility, conveying above all else, peace. This peace from God lays waste to warring passions and quarrelsome ways fueled by jealousy and ambition. Only those who are unequivocally the humble servants of all will be first.

THE APPOINTED READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, September 30th, The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, are: The Old Testament Reading: Numbers 11:4-6,10-16, 24-29, The Epistle Reading: James 5:13-20, and The Holy Gospel: Mark 9:38:50.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 Telephone Number: 501-663-3631 www.gracelutheranlr.org www.facebook.com/gracelutheranlr

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

punishment. 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

Absolution (8:15) Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us LSB 851
Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us - Paul Manz

John 20:1923

P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Declaration of Grace (10:45)

John 1:12; Philippians 1:6

Confession and Absolution

Stand The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. C Amen

Service of the Word

Introit
Ps. 37:57; antiphon: Ps. 37:4 Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

Invocation

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

P Delight yourself in the LORD, C and he will give you the desires of your heart. P Commit your way to the LORD; C trust in him, and he will act. P He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, C and your justice as the noonday. P Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; C fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen P Delight yourself in the LORD, C and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Exhortation

1 John 1:89

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

Confession of Sins
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C 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 loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal

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Kyrie

Mark 10:47

Gloria in Excelsis

Luke 2:14; John 1:29

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Gradual

Ps. 34:9, 19, alt.

Fear the LORD, | you his saints,* for those who fear him lack | nothing! Many are the afflictions of the | righteous,* but the LORD delivers him out | of them all.

Salutation and Collect of the Day Epistle

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Stand James 3:134:10

P Let us pray. O God, whose strength is made perfect in weakness, grant us humility and childlike faith that we may please You in both will and deed; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Alleluia and Verse

Mark 9:35b

P Alleluia. If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all. Alleluia.

Sit

Holy Gospel Solo

Lord, of Glory, You Have Bought Us - Brian Henkelmann

Mark 9:3037

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the ninth chapter.

Old Testament Reading

P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Jeremiah 11:1820

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The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen

Sit

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: What Is the World to Me Sermon What is the World to Me? LSB 730 James 3:134:10

Apostles' Creed (10:45)

Stand

C 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 T everlasting. Amen

Nicene Creed (8:15)

C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man;

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Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following: P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen
Sit

10:45 Service continues on page 18

Offering
Stand

What Is the World to Me - Flor Peeters

Service of the Sacrament (8:15)

Preface
2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]

Offertory

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

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Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen

Proper Preface
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who, out of love for His fallen creation, humbled Himself by taking on the form of a servant, becoming obedient unto death, even death upon a cross. Risen from the dead, He has freed us from eternal death and given us life everlasting. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

The Words of Our Lord

Matthew 26:2628; Mark 14:2224 Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:2325

Sanctus

Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.

Proclamation of Christ

1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until He comes. C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

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Lord's Prayer
C 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

Matthew 6:913

Sit

Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Service Note: Please remain seated for the final stanza. John 20:19

LSB 633 LSB 611 LSB 550

Pax Domini

Hymn: Chief of Sinners Though I Be Hymn: Lamb of God

Stand

Thank the Lord

Agnus Dei

John 1:29

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Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son's body and blood. Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Service Concludes (10:45)

Lord's Prayer
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: C 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
Matthew 6:913

Benediction

Numbers 6:2426

Closing Collect
P Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christs holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen

Closing Hymn: Love in Christ Is Strong and Living Postlude

LSB 706

Love in Christ Is Strong and Living - Thomas R. Pearce

Closing Hymn: Love in Christ Is Strong and Living Postlude

LSB 706

Love in Christ Is Strong and Living - Thomas R. Pearce

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Acknowledgments

Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service 1:00 p.m. Childrens Choir 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 5:00 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 4:00 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study at St. Vincents 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service with Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Sept. 23 Carol Ann Honeywell Sept. 24 Tim Allaben, Mark Jones Sept. 26 Madison Derden Sept. 27 Terry Hill Sept. 28 Sherry Bischof, Brandy Dean, Daniel Loyd Sept. 29 Kaylee Hammond, Robert Middaugh HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Sept. 27 Lyndsey and John Allen, Marietta and Frank Gutierrez REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Frank Gutierrez is in rehab at Premier Rehab and Healthcare in North Little Rock. Marietta Gutierrez is at her daughters home recovering from a heart procedure. Joe Gelzine has returned home following surgery and rehab. Doris Parker is receiving nursing care at home. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Kay Jenkins is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 9/16: 196 (8:15 118 and 10:45 78). Mid-week Service 9/19: 12. Offerings: Sunday 9/16: $7,172.51. Midweek Service 9/12: $710.00. Building Fund: $280.00. Fan into Flame: $90.00. Honorariums and Memorials: $150.00. BRIDAL SHOWER - There will be a bridal shower honoring Melanie Stillman on Sunday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Hostesses are Suzanne Lambert, Gina, Anna and Christina Junkans, and Paula Walter. Melanie is registered at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target. A WEDDING INVITATION You are invited to join Melanie Stillman and Wes Davis as they are united in marriage on Saturday, October 6th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Bauxite Historical Museum, 6706 Benton Road, Bauxite, Arkansas. A reception will follow the ceremony. Melanie is the daughter of Larry and Faye Stillman. 7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Parlor - 20 -

MON - FRI: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY:

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL At the Jordan River, led by Joshua, Israel leaves the desert Entering the Promised Land. In Baptism, led by Christ, we leave behind the desert of sin, death, and Satan so we may enter into the promised land of heaven. Parents might ask, What did the Israelites create to remind them of their crossing into the Promised Land? What do you have to remind you of your Baptism? PASTOR WALTERS BIBLE CLASS meets each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. Pastor is leading a study that is looking at the liturgy and worship. If youve ever wondered why we do what we do in worship or wanted to know where our liturgy comes from, this will be an opportunity for you to find out. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet downstairs in the church. PORTALS OF PRAYER The Portals of Prayer devotion books for October - December, 2012 are now available on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up your copy today. Remember to recycle your old copy by placing it in the box on the bridge. USHERS We are looking for volunteers to serve on our Sunday morning ushering teams. If you would like serve please contact Ken Ross at 920-1383 - 19 -

GRACE GREETERS - As a current, former, or might-like-to-be greeterYou are cordially invited to a Greeters Hors doeuvre Potluck next Sunday, September 30th, at 4:00 p.m. in Parker Hall. Please bring an hors doeuvre to share. Let us know youre coming by emailing Dorris Deislinger at addeislinger@gmail.com or call the church office 663-3631. BOARD OF CHURCH PROPERTIES The 2012-2013 board will have their first meeting on Tuesday, October 9th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Charles Stein is the director. SUNDAY COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP We still have some open dates on the calendar for Sunday morning coffee and fellowship time between services. Next Sunday, September 30th, and October 21st are still available. There are also open dates in November. Please take a minute to check the signup list on the bulletin board next to the Parlor and sign up for a Sunday on which you can serve. Thanks for volunteering!! KEEP IN TOUCH Kevin and Allie Ray are in St. Louis where Kevin has begun his first year of study at Concordia Seminary. Send them a note at: 14 Founders Way #C, Clayton, MO 63105 or call Kevin at 501-831-1994 and Allie at 402-366-3334. Please continue to remember Kevin, Allie and Monica in your thoughts and prayers. SAVE THE DATE The ACTS Christmas Party this year will be December 2nd at Red Lobster. Mark the date on your calendar. You will receive more information later. LUTHERAN CRAFTERS BOOTH at Fall Craft Show on November 3rd, would appreciate your donations to be sold at the booth. All proceeds will benefit Kevin Ray, a first year seminary student at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Contact Sammye Harrill at sammyeharrill@yahoo.com or 352-1877 to obtain more information or to donate some of your items to the booth for sale. GRACE BAKERS The Grace Fall Craft Show is coming soonNovember 3rd, and we will once again have a Bake Sale Booth. If anyone is interested in baking some of our Oktoberfest recipes, please contact Sheila Wilimzig at 868-8899 or nursezig@swbell.net. MID-WEEK SERVICES - We have a Worship Service each Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. with Holy Communion on the second and fourth Wednesday. Each weeks theme follows the theme of the previous Sunday. This is a great opportunity for worship if you are not able to worship with us on Sunday. - 21 -

AN HONORARIUM has been given to Grace by Jimmy and Cindy Carter in honor of Charlotte Grace Wunderlich who was baptized on September 9th. MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MR. JUSTIN CALVILLO Brother of John Calvillo TO GRACE BUILDING FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger IN MEMORY OF MS. VERA RIEVE TO GRACE MUSIC FUND By David, Diane and Alex Roberts

Grace Lutheran Fall Craft Fair Craft show and Used Book Sale Saturday, November 3rd 9:009:00-3:00
Begin your Christmas shopping here! The Grace LWML will offer breakfast and lunch, for the convenience of vendors and shoppers. Back by popular demand- the Grace Bakers will have a booth selling German Chocolate Cake, Applekuchen and many more of your favorites. Do you sew, quilt, make candles or jewelry or craft in other ways and wish an opportunity to display and sell your talent? Rent a booth in Parker Hall, the Grace Family Life Center, for $40 ($30 for Lutheran church members). We accept donations of books beginning mid-October. Please help us make this a big success by donating used books. Booth rental fees and bake sale and book sale proceeds benefit Kevin Louis. Ray, first year seminary student at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Matching funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Contact Riley Middaugh at 954-9281 or email at ram0220@aol.com for details.

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