August 13, 2023
Join us for worship on Sunday, August 13, 2023. The sermon is by Dr. Zieman, based on Matthew 14: 22-33. Our music is provided Summer Choir, Kristi Treu, Director, Mark Kanitz, Organ. The service includes Communion. If you will be worshipping with us online, please prepare your own elements.
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Bulletin for August 13, 2023 Worship Service
Livestream at 10:00 a.m.
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE
“Interlude” Christopher Uehlein
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
“We need to give Christ a chance to make use of us, to be His word and His work, to share His food and His clothing in the world today. If we do not radiate the light of Christ around us, the sense of the darkness that prevails in the world will increase.” Mother Teresa
CALL TO WORSHIP
from Psalm 42
As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? These things I remember as I pour out my soul:
how I went with the throng, and led them in procession to the house of God, with glad shouts of thanksgiving, a multitude keeping festival.
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God!
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*OPENING HYMN
#182 I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say KINGSFORD
(*Please stand, if you are able.)
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, forgive us for taking our eyes off Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. When the storms of life swirl around us, we forget your unfailing goodness and power to save us. When we hear Jesus say, “Come,” we make excuses about why it is too hard to follow him, especially when the way seems dangerous and challenging. Forgive our sins, Lord, and help us to step out in faith. Be merciful to us when we cry out, “We believe; help our unbelief!” Hear us now, as we offer to you our silent prayers…
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
KYRIE ELEISON “Lord, Have Mercy” Schubert
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
(#581) “Glory Be to the Father” GLORIA PATRI
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMENT FOR MISSION
Bruce Froendt, All Play Miracle Baseball League
NEW TESTAMENT READING
Romans 10: 5-15 page 921 of the pew Bible
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Lord’s Prayer
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 14: 22-33 page 796 of the pew Bible
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
SERMON
“Get Out of the Boat” Dr. Zieman
PRAYER
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Assurance“ John Ness Beck
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
from The Heidelberg Catechism
Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death?
A. That I belong – body and soul, in life and in death – not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him.
*SANCTUS
“Holy, Holy, Holy” SANCTUS (Schubert)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SERVING OF THE ELEMENTS
Please come forward as directed by an usher. All baptized Christians are encouraged to partake -by taking a piece of bread and dipping it into the cup. Gluten-free bread is at the station closer to the pulpit. If you are unable to come forward, an elder will serve you in the pew.
ANTHEM
“Let Us Break Bread Together“ arr. Jay Althouse
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Loving God, we thank you that you have fed us in this sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet in your eternal kingdom. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#463 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION
arr. Tom Trenney
Stanza 1: All Stanza 2: Women Stanza 3: Men Stanzas 4 and 5: All
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
“Amen” Peter Lutkin
POSTLUDE
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Paul Manz