GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS June 16, 2013

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Gracious and merciful Lord, in Your great love for me and for all You sent Your Son Jesus to die so that I might live with the assurance of sins forgiven now and forever. Grant that I may, by Your Holy Spirits power, live my life in thanksgiving to You for Your great mercy, gladly seeking to show my love for You in service to You and my neighbor. I pray this in Jesus holy name. Amen

WELCOME We welcome you this morning to Grace! It is indeed good for you to be here today. May the Lord bless your time as you hear His Word and respond with hymns, praise and thanksgiving as your faiths response to the Good News of forgiveness and life. If you are not a member of Grace and desire to learn more about our teachings as drawn from Gods Word, please speak with our Pastor. Once again 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. Restrooms are located on the lower level of this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need. If you have any questions please speak with an Usher or Greeter. HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10:45 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
Today we encounter two parablesone in the Old Testament reading and one in our Gospel reading. They are two very different parables, but they both lead to the same resultforgiveness. In our reading from 2 Samuel 11, the prophet Nathan shares a story with King David, which involves a rich man stealing a little ewe lamb from a poor man. With the help of Nathan, David comes to see his own sin, repents, and receives forgiveness. In our reading from Luke 7, Jesus Himself tells a story of two debtors who owed different amounts of money; regardless, both debts were cancelled. Making a connection between the sinful woman at His feet and the debtor who owed much, Jesus forgives the womans sins. As You hear Gods Word today, know that it is His Word specifically for you. No matter who you are or what you have done, Gods Word of Gospel gives forgiveness for Jesus sake. Today Your mercy calls us To wash away our sin. However great our trespass, Whatever we have been, However long from mercy Our hearts have turned away, Your precious blood can wash us And make us clean today. [LSB 915:1]

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Ralph and Joan Ann Olsen and Bill and Mildred Wilkins in celebration of their wedding anniversaries and in honor of all the fathers today on Fathers Day. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Mason Andrews Paula Walter Robert Jones, Robert Nichols Paul Walter, Robert Wilimzig Greeter: (8:15) Debbie Penny Altar Guild: (8:15) Bette Bogart, Paulette Goldsby Acolyte: (10:45) Kaylee Hammond Cantor: (10:45) Ron Krueger Communion Assistant: (10:45) Frank Royster Ushers: (10:45) Shaun Baker, Ron Krueger Tim Sweeney, Greg Warren Greeters: (10:45) Jeremy and Jennifer Hammond Kaylee, Claire and Hope Altar Guild: (10:45) Russlynn Krueger Coffee Hosts: VBS Kick-off by the Board of Christian Education Altar Guild: (Wed. evening) Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Nursery Attendant: Mary Ann Dyer NEXT WEEKS READINGS The appointed readings for next Sunday, June 23rd, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, are: The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9, The Epistle Reading: Galatians 3:23-4:7, and The Holy Gospel Reading: Luke 8:26-39. Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631 -2-

THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven - Kevin Hildebrand

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven - John Behnke

Opening Hymn: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

LSB 793

Confession and Absolution

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

Invocation
P C

Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
1 John 1:89

Exhortation
P C

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 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 C Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. 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

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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 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
P

John 20:1923

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. Amen

Service of the Word

Introit
P To you, O LORD, C I lift up my soul. P O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; C let not my enemies exult over me. P Turn to me and be gracious to me, C for I am lonely and afflicted. P The troubles of my heart are enlarged; C bring me out of my distresses. P Consider my affliction and my trouble, C and forgive all my sins. P Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! C Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. 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 To you, O LORD, C I lift up my soul. P O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; C let not my enemies exult over me.
Ps. 25:1618, 20; antiphon: Ps. 25:12

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Kyrie

Mark 10:47

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Gloria in Excelsis

Luke 2:14; John 1:29

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us Your gifts of faith, hope, and love that we may receive the forgiveness You have promised and love what You have commanded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Sit

Old Testament Reading

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

2 Samuel 11:2612:10, 1314

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Gradual

Rom. 10:8b, 10

The word is near you, in your mouth and | in your heart,* the word of faith that | we proclaim. For with the heart one believes and is | justified,* and with the mouth one confesses | and is saved.

Epistle
P C
Stand

Galatians 2:1521; 3:1014

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

Alleluia and Verse

2 Sam. 12:13b; Luke 7:50b

P Alleluia. The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die. Your faith has saved you; go in peace. Alleluia.

Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the seventh chapter.

Luke 7:368:3

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

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This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Sit

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: Today Your Mercy Calls Us Sermon Forgiven Much
Stand

LSB 915 Luke 7:368:3

Nicene Creed
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; 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

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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

Installation of Vacation Bible School Teachers and Staff

Stand

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 C Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude with the following: P C

Sit

Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Offering
Stand

Today Your Mercy Calls Us - Franklin Ashdown

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Offertory

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

Service of the Sacrament

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

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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, having created all things, took on human flesh and was born of the virgin Mary. For our sake He died on the cross and rose from the dead to put an end to death, thus fulfilling Your will and gaining for You a holy people. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:
Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

Sanctus

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

The Words of Our Lord

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
P C P

1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until He comes. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. 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

Pax Domini

John 20:19

Agnus Dei

John 1:29

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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: Your Table I Approach Hymn: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Stand

LSB 628 LSB 609 LSB 524

Thank the Lord

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Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Benediction

Numbers 6:2426

Closing Hymn: I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus Postlude

LSB 729

I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus - Thomas 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 Coffee and Fellowship in Parker Hall 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 with Holy Communion 5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School starts today 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class at St. Vincents 5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service 5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School

MON - FRI: MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY:

TODAYS SUNDAY SCHOOL - This summer our Sunday School students delve into I Spy Salvations Story. Each week students use clues from the Bible account to investigate and solve a mystery. Today students look into The Case of the Scarlet Cord: Rahab Believes. No matter what sins we may have committed, God delivers us, through repentance and faith, from destruction and eternal death. Consider discussing, How did God rescue the spies? How has He rescued us? PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. Pastor Walter continues a study of The Augsburg Confession and Its Apology The Lutheran Confessions Series. Come and review what we believe, teach and confess as Lutheran Christians. 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 in their classrooms downstairs in the church. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Gisela Spieker is at St. Vincent Rehab North following a fall. Shirley Rieve is recovering from cataract surgery. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. - 17 -

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: June 16 Julia and Paul Malbrough, Joan Ann and Ralph Olsen, Mildred and Bill Wilkins June 17 Leah and Derek Sheridan, Megan and David Witte June 18 Anne and Rick McIntyre June 19 Donna and Ron Stewart June 22 Gina and Joel Junkans HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: June 16 Mason Andrews, Rose Shrader June 18 Judy Borchert June 19 Mikayla DeAnda June 20 Janie Derden, Randy Middaugh June 21 Debbie Craig, Kaya Wilbert June 22 Alma Carle, Carter Stein LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 6/9: 186 (8:15 113 and 10:45 73). Mid-Week Service 6/12: 14. Offerings: Sunday 6/9: $12,246.00. Mid-Week Service 6/5: $390.00. Memorials: $480.00. Fan into Flame: $150.00. Seminary Scholarship Fund: $450.00. Vacation Bible School: $150.00. PORTALS OF PRAYER devotion books for July through September are on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up your copy before the end of June and remember to put your old copy in the recycle box on the bridge. CHANGE SUNDAY JUNE 23RD - The Grace Youth are getting excited as they count down the days until their trip to San Antonio for the LCMS National Youth Gathering the first week in July. Four young ladies and three young men will be going along with Ame Andrews and Pastor Walter who are serving as leaders/chaperones. Next Sunday, June 23rd they will be hosting a Change Sunday in an effort to collect the remaining needed funds for their trip. Between now and then please save up your loose change for them. At the conclusion of each service on June 23rd they will stand at the sanctuary doors with baskets. Our Grace family has been most generous and supportive. Thank you! THANK YOU As you walk across the bridge this morning take a moment to pause and enjoy the stained glass art work that is hanging in the windows. You will notice that a new stained glass symbol for Lent has been hung. Thank you to Nancy Wade for using her gifts to design and create this beautiful artwork. We appreciate Nancy and Jim using their talents to serve our Lord and His church. - 18 -

MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. BETTY WYMA TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF MRS. ELLA THAXTON TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF MRS. BETTIE BAUMER Pastor Walters aunt TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Gary and Angie Proud Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF MR. RALPH WARBY TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF MRS. JUANITA MEADOWS Sheila Dragos mother TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARGARET WILIMZIG Bob Wilimzigs mother TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof Gary and Angie Proud Verna and Shirley Rieve TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Allen and Dorris Deislinger IN MEMORY OF MR. GARY LANGLAIS TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Donna Langlais IN MEMORY OF MR. LUKE MOORMAN TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Verna and Shirley Rieve Braun Ray Campbell Christe Ray Eades Jamie Ray Morrow Madelyn Ray TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Lois Berner TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Janet Killough

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Vacation Bible School Grace Lutheran Church June 16th June 20th 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Join us this week for Vacation Bible School as we Tell It on the Mountain. We are having a kickoff celebration today between services in Parker Hall! Come join us Sunday through Thursday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. for this exciting journey! We will explore Bible stories, take Bible challenges, make crafts, play games, sing, and more! A kid-friendly meal will be served to the children each night. Registration forms are on the table in the bridge. See Ame Andrews or Gina Junkans with any questions! See you tonight!

VBS Supper Menu

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Hot Dog and Baked Beans Chicken Nuggets and Tator Tots Turkey/Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ Chips Macaroni & Cheese w/ Green Beans Pizza and Fruit

Parents are encouraged to attend the last night (Thursday) with their child(ren)!

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