Evangelism Fellowship Stewardship Worship
Worship "Expressing the Faith"
Worship, Music, & Arts
"Spirit filled disciples of Jesus Christ committed to change the world by God's grace through worship, education, mission and ministry."
We look forward to seeing you in our worship services!
THE LORD’S WORK AT GRACE May 4th THROUGH May 11th
SUNDAY May 11 PENTECOST / Mother’s Day
8:00 am Traditional Worship
9:15 am Contemporary Worship
9:15 am Sunday School
10:45 am Finance
MONDAY May 12 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Office Open
8:00 am Grace Walkers
9:00 am Staff Meeting
12:00 pm Bible Study
3:30 pm Danielle’s Dance
7:30 pm Narcotics Anon
TUESDAY May 13 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Office Open
8:00 am Grace Walkers
3:30 pm Danielle’s Dance
6:30 pm Church Council
WEDNESDAY May 14 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Open
8:00 am Grace Walkers
2:00 pm C.W.A.F.
3:15 pm Celebration Singers at Villa
4:30 pm Inspirational Cards
5:00 pm Stewardship Meeting
6:00 pm Call Committee Meeting
7:00 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Faith Talks
THURSDAY May 15 Relay for Life Garage Sale at Fairgrounds
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Office Open
8:00 am Grace Walkers
9:30 am Eve Circle
12:30 pm Chat & Chow
3:45 pm Danielle’s Dance
FRIDAY May 16 Relay for Life Garage Sale at Fairgrounds
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Open
8:00 am Grace Walkers
6:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal
SATURDAY May 17 4:00 pm Lykins & Lippo Wedding
SUNDAY May 18 Baptismal Anniversary/ Friendship Sunday
8:00 am Traditional Worship w/Holy Communion
9:15 am Sunday School
9:15 am Contemporary Worship w/ Communion
9:30 pm Banner Meeting
Weekly Budget $6,500.00
Last Week’s Offering $6,790.75
Firm Foundation $ 320.00
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER
May 11th, 2008
8:00 a.m.
The Day of Pentecost
The New GRACE Lutheran Church
301 Forest Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051
Pastor Douglas Larson
Church Office: (320) 679-1062
FAX: (320) 679-5005
E-Mail: church@gracechurchmora.org
Website: www.gracechurchmora.org
“Spirit filled disciples of Jesus Christ committed to change the world
by God’s grace through worship, education, mission and ministry.”
Welcome to worship on this Pentecost Sunday. Today is the third major festival of the church, celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit to fill the believers and send us with power to be witnesses of Jesus Christ.
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – May 11th, 2008
YOU ARE INVITED TO FELLOWSHIP at the Refreshment Table in the narthex area. Thank you to Kelly Kehr and Jaci Boxrud for hosting our fellowship today.
COFFEE SERVERS FOR May 18th, 2008: Andrea Hams and Robyn Wallace.
PRAYER CONCERNS: Jean Strandlund, Louise Broehl, Jennie Ives, Tiny Erickson, Chuck Ennis, Parker Ennis, Matt Roles, Dorothy Gustafson, Valerie Vedder, Corky Nelson, Bonnie Lemke, and Joanne Olen. Service Personnel: Jacob Thompson, Carl Orstad and Cody Belgarde.
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO Ricke and Ruth Mattison, and Albert and Zachary on the death of Ricke’s dad, John Mattison last Monday; to Bill and Kathy Saenger and Kristin Munter and family on the death of Kathy’s father and Kristin’s grandfather Sed Nelson.
SIGN UP CHARTS for sponsoring Radio Broadcasts and/or Flowers on the Altars are located by the elevator in the narthex.
WEDDING BANNS: Kari Lykins and Kris Lippo intend to unite their lives in the Covenant of Marriage on May 17th, asking the Lord to be present and active in their relationship. As members of the Body of Christ, let us pray for this three-fold union, so that Kari and Kris may live in love and happiness, giving glory to God.
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CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD’S BLESSINGS to Clara and Abraham Ruse who were married here yesterday afternoon.
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A NEW SYNOD BISHOP WAS ELECTED last weekend at the NE Minn Synod Assembly in Duluth. Reverend Tom Aitken of International Falls was the final choice with Reverend Lynn Ronsberg of Grand Rapids the runner-up. Pastor Aitken will take over from Bishop Peter Strommen on August 1st.
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TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY Red as the color of fire is used on this day when we remember the tongues of fire descended on the crowd in Jerusalem. In contrast to the color of scarlet, Pentecost’s red is a bright color.
PENTECOST was originally a Jewish festival celebrating the giving of the Law, God’s Word, to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. It took place fifty days after Passover, when the Israelites escaped from Egypt about 1240 B.C. On this day, God poured out the Holy Spirit upon all believers and filled them with power to go and be witnesses of Jesus Christ. We are to breathe deeply of the Holy Spirit today and go boldly to proclaim the Gospel.
What is Simply Giving? It’s an easier, simpler way to make your regular contributions to our congregation through automated giving.
An Easy, Generous Choice
The Simply Giving program is designed to help you conveniently, consistently and joyfully give financial gifts to our congregation’s ministry. By participating in the program, you can use electronic funds transfer to give your weekly, semi-monthly or monthly offering. The program will be helpful to God’s ministry at Grace by decreasing the seasonal fluctuations in giving patterns and by providing a more consistent, predictable income.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all who give of their time, energy and love in this important role in our world.
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The Celebration Singers will be singing at the Villa this Wednesday afternoon.
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Our Associate Pastor Call Committee is: Ethan Elvehjem - Chairman, Sarah Berry – Asst. Chair, John Paulson, Dick Larson, Nicole Berry, Karen Simonich, Albert Mattison, , Debee McGovern and Vonnie Olson.
We are working on a new directory. The dates for taking photos are June 23 through June 28. Sign up now for the time slot you would like. This may be done online through our church website www.gracechurchmora.org or you may sign up after
church in the narthex. No purchase of photos is required. You will receive a free 8 1/2 by 11 photo for having your
picture taken. Lifetouch photos will provide free directories to us. If you choose not to have your picture taken, you
may submit a photo to be used.
SCRIPTURE READINGS for May 18th, 2008 The Holy Trinity: Genesis 1:1- 2:4;
2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20. Reading and thinking about these texts will allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life as you prepare for worship next week.
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Are you looking for a job in Pine, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, or Mille Lacs Counties? Check out the businesses and job openings at the Virtual Job Fair, May 12 – 16, 2008 at www.cmjtsjobfair.com. The Virtual Job Fair, free to job seekers, is sponsored by Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, a non-profit employment and training agency. For over 20 years, CMJTS has helped make connections between business and skilled job seekers in Central Minnesota.
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The Relay for Life Garage Sale will be held this Thursday, May 15th from 7 –4:30 and Friday, May 16th from 8 – 1. at the Kanabec Co. Fairgrounds. If you have items you would like to donate please put our team #10 on your tag along with a price. Items can be dropped off on Wednesday, late afternoon, May 14 at the 4-H building. If your items don't sell and you would like them back, you can pick them up on Friday. Thank you for helping to make a difference. +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++
“Heavenly Care” is a Mora High School career center organization in which students take care of cemetery plots. Contact Leann Pietrzak, Betty Wilkens, or Denise Ganz at 679-6220 for more information. We have brochures on this program on the counter in the narthex.
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Would you like a free subscription to “The Lutheran” magazine? The first 50 to sign up will be winners!
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New Carpeting has been installed in the Sanctuary! Feel free to take a walk on it!
*Please Stand
Prelude
*HYMN “Come, Holy Spirit” OSB 178
*INVOCATION
*CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION
P: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
P: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C: Amen.
P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
(We pause for silent reflection on our thoughts, words, and deeds)
Most merciful God,
C: We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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.
P: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of + Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
C: Amen.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, The love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
*KYRIE
Text and Music by Ken Medema Ó 1973 Hope Publishing Used by permission CCLI #848807
P: We join with the hosts of heaven giving glory to God
*CANTICLE OF PRAISE
Please sing verses 1 and 3 only:
Text: Isaac Watts Music: Duke Street used by Permission CCLI #848807
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
C:
O God, on this
day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy
Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right
judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace,
through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
FIRST READING Acts 2:1-21 Bible p 1692
SECOND READING: 1Corinthians 12:3-13 Bible p 1785
*Alleluia
“Glory To You O Lord”
*THE HOLY GOSPEL John 20:19-23 Bible p 1686
“Praise to you, O Christ.”
SERMONETTE and CHILDREN’S OFFERING
SERMON “What’s Being Stirred Up In Us?” Pastor Doug Larson
HYMN “Spirit of the Living God” (sing 2 times) OSB 195
CONFESSION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed LBW p 64
THE WORSHIP OF GOD IN OUR OFFERING
Offering: “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High” Celebration Singers
*Offertory Music: “Create In Me A Clean Heart”
Create in me a clean heart O God
And renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence
And take not your Holy Spirit from me
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
And uphold me with your free Spirit.
© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship
*PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
P: Lord in your mercy
C: Hear our prayer.
*BENEDICTION
*DISMISSAL
P: Go in peace, serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God. We will go as “Spirit filled disciples of Jesus Christ committed to change the world by God’s grace through worship, education, mission and ministry.”
*HYMN “O Day Full of Grace” LBW 161
POSTLUDE
This service is taped for KBEK 95.5 FM broadcast at 9:15am
SERVING AS YOU WORSHIP THIS MORNING
8:00 service 9:15 service
Greeters: John & Deanna Akkerman Mike & Stacy Peterson
Ushers: John & Joanne Skillicorn Ray & Diane Knutson
Lector: Patty Johnson Terry Parson
Sound: Todd Sjoberg Todd Sjoberg
Acolytes: Preston Carlisle Kelsey Pearson
Derek Graves Brianna Kapinos
Nursery: No Nursery Rich & Jenny Berry
Altar Guild: Althea Danielson and Lois Nelson
Sunday School Presenters: Sue Halsey & Barb Sjoberg
Sunday School Shepherds: Mary Olson & Vonnie Olson
I AM THE CHURCH
I am the church, You are the church,
We are the church together.
All who follow Jesus, all around the world,
Yes, we are the church together.
The church is not a building,
The church is not a steeple,
The church is not a resting place,
The church is a people.
Banner Ministry
The purpose of Banner Ministry is to develop an awareness of the connection between spirituality and the arts, and to enhance the worship and spiritual life of the individual and community through the experience and expression of the arts.
Our Mission Statement ~
The Grace Lutheran Banner Ministry will focus on giving thanks & praise to God by beautifying and enhancing the Sanctuary and Family Life Center with liturgical colors and symbols for the seasons of the church year through worship & praise flags, balcony & cross drapes, and banners. We will educate and explain the liturgical colors & symbols; explaining when & why they are used do this. We also aspire to inform the congregation of the relevance the images have, and why they are placed on the banners.
“We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.”
~ Psalm 20:5
A
SPECIAL BANNER that is often displayed in the Family
Life Center is multi-seasonal with a general theme,
and the text is a simplified version of the mission
statement of Grace Lutheran Church.
The
borders
of
fabric
squares
are
in
a
rainbow
progression
representing
God’s
promises.
The red arrows
flow in a circle reflecting our faith and commitment
to grow and share as God’s people.
Technical Arts Ministry
Who We Are & What We Do
This ministry group is made up of people who provide the behind the scenes technical expertise that makes each worship service heard.
A technical team coordinates and manages the audio and radio elements used during worship services such as:
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Sound - This team sets up microphones, monitors and speakers, sets sound balances and monitors the levels during each service.
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Audio/Visual - These members run various audio components that provide background, prelude and postlude music, and audio taped ministry features and other items used to enhance the worship experience.
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Recording - This group provides a unique ministry where worship services are recorded on audiocassettes and are given to those who are house bound due to illness or age as well as anyone desiring a copy of the message for that week.