8th Sunday of Pentecost August 4, 2019

St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church 301 E. State, P.O. Box 508, Botkins, Ohio 937/693-3261; Email: stpaulsbotkins@centurylink.net Facebook: St. Paul-Botkins, Ohio; Web Page: stpaulbotkins.org

Pastor Charla Grieves _________________________________Gathering In God’s Presence

__________________________Prelude: Trusting Jesus McDonaldWelcome & AnnouncementsBrief Order Of Confession & Forgiveness L: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.

L: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secretsare 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.

L: 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. Most merciful God,C: we confess that we are in bondage 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.

L: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake God forgives you all your 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.

C: Amen.

Gathering Hymn: Be Thou My Vision WOV 776

Apostolic Greeting (LBW p. 57)L: 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 (LBW p. 57)

Hymn of Praise (LBW p. 58)

Prayer Of The Day

L: Let us pray. . . .C: Gracious Father, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true

bread which gives life to the world. Give us this bread, that he may live in us

and we in him, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen._______________________

Hearing God’s Word______________________________

FIRST LESSON: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-232Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.12I, the Teacher, when king over Israel in Jerusalem, 13applied my mind to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven; it is an unhappy business that God has given to human beings to be busy with. 14I saw all the deeds that are done under the sun; and see, all is vanity and a chasing after wind. 2:18I hated all my toil in which I had toiled under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to those who come after me 19—and who knows whether they will be wise or foolish? Yet they will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity. 20So I turned and gave my heart up to despair concerning all the toil of my labors under the sun, 21because sometimes one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave all to be enjoyed by another who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. 22What do mortals get from all the toil and strain with which they toil under the sun? 23For all their days are full of pain, and their work is a vexation; even at night their minds do not rest. This also is vanity.

PSALM: Psalm 49:1-11 1Hear this, all you peoples; hearken, all you who dwell in the world,  you of high degree and low, rich and poor together. 2My mouth shall speak of wisdom,  and my heart shall meditate on understanding.  3I will incline my ear to a proverb and set forth my riddle upon the harp. 4Why should I be afraid in evil days,  when the wickedness of those at my heels surrounds me, 5the wickedness of those who put their trust in their goods, and boast of their great riches? 6We can never ransom ourselves, or deliver to God the price of our life; 7for the ransom of our life is so great, that we should never have enough to pay

it, 8in order to live forever and ever, and never see the grave. 9For we see that the wise die also; like the dull and stupid they perish  and leave their wealth to those who come after them. 10Their graves shall be their homes forever, their dwelling places from generation to generation, though they call the lands after their own names. 11Even though honored, they cannot live forever; they are like the beasts that perish. 

SECOND LESSON: Colossians 3:1-111So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.  5Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 6On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. 7These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. 8But now you must get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. 9Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices 10and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. 11In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all!

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia (LBW p. 62)

GOSPEL: Luke 12:13-21The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 12th chapter.

3Someone in the crowd said to [Jesus,] “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” 16Then he told them a parable: “The land of a rich man produced abundantly. 17And he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?’ 18Then he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ 20But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Sermon: Guard Against Greed Dale Poppe

______________________Responding To God’s Word

Hymn Of The Day: Now All The Vaults Of Heaven Resounds LBW 143

Apostles Creed (LBW pg. 65)I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spiritand 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.

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

Sharing Of Christ’s Peace L: The peace of the Lord be with you always.C: And also with you.

The Offering: With Loving Hearts FrickThe Offertory (LBW pg. 75)

The Prayers: L: Treasuring your promise to hear us when we call, we pray for the church,

those in need, and all of your creation.Your people struggle with the weariness and toil of living in a broken world. Work through your church to restore justice and mercy and send rest and comfort to all who are bowed down. Trusting in God, our abundant provider, hear us O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

L: Your creation longs for generous care. Give growth to the fields, strength to farmers, ranchers, and laborers who toil in summer’s heat, and wisdom to us to respect earth’s bounty. Trusting in God, our loving creator, hear us O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

L: Your world reflects your image in billions of unique ways. Touch every life—low and high, rich and poor—and sway every heart toward your merciful will. Trusting in God, our Sovereign, hear us O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

L: Your people in this congregation praise you and pray for your almighty help. Comfort those who suffer from anxiety, depression, or stress. Provide for those in need. Trusting in God, our purpose and goal, hear us O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

L: Your communities near and far lack basic resources. Supply work, food, and health care for all who are in need. Bring relief to those who are overworked. Trusting in God, our help, hear us O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

L: Your saints who have died now rest in your merciful care. Comfort us in faith and love as we continue our labor on earth. Trusting in God, who gives life to the dead, hear us O God.

C: Your mercy is great.

L: All these things and more we ask in the name of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ, by the power of your Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

Lord’s Prayer (LBW p. 76)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.

The BenedictionL: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.

Sending Hymn: Son of God, Eternal Savior LBW 364

Dismissal:L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

Choral Bidding: May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever. Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift up your eyes and see His face and His grace forever. May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever.

Postlude: In God We Trust HughesFrom sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

Announcements

WELCOME to worship this morning. If you are a visitor, please sign the guest book in the entrance and we invite you to attend worship with us again!

August Special Offering: Relay For Life

Pastor Charla is on vacation. For any pastoral emergencies, please contact Pastor Mick Althauser (937/394-4801 Home#).

WELCA: We will be collecting school supplies until August 10th! Our next meeting will be on Wed. Aug. 14th. It will be our annual LADIES DAY OUT beginning with Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the church, followed by lunch at Murphy’s in Sidney at 11:30. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for those joining us for lunch. Be at the church by 11:00 if you wish to car pool . Friends are welcome. Please join us for a day of fellowship! GAP News: Car Wash, August 10th from 9-11 a.m.; Chicken/Rib Dinner, August 18th,

Crayon Sunday will be August 11th at the 10 a.m. Worship Service! If anyone will be attending Kindergarten this upcoming year, please contact the church office (693-3261) and let us know! Each child will be getting a new box of crayons to start the year off!

REDEDICATION CEREMONY REMEMBERING GARY GROSSAugust 6th at 6 p.m. east of the entrance to the Jackson Center swimming pool where Gary Gross's Memorial Flag now stands, there will be a ceremony to unveil a Memorial Stone given by his family. Please mark your calendar for this event.

Prayer Requests:Bill Oellerman, recovery from surgeryJenny Meyer, health concernsPam Steinke, serious health concernsSally Harruff, serious health concernsEMT, Fire & Police personnelCompanion Congregation Domingos MartinFamily of Chris Knouff

This Week at St. Paul: Sunday, August 49 a.m. Sunday School10 a.m. Worship

Tuesday, August 611:30 a.m. Congregate Meal6:30 p.m. Knitting Group

Saturday, August 109:30-10:30 a.m. Agape Mobile Food Pantry

Sunday, August 119 a.m. Sunday School10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

GAP MULCH SALE-Going On Now!!

  

  

Car Wash for GAPAugust 10th-9-11 a.m.

Donations benefit GAP youth for next Gathering!

  

Chicken/Rib Dinner, August 18, 201911 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tickets available from any GAP member, or contact Angie Meyer (937/726-0975). Proceeds will be used to help our youth plan for the 2021 National Youth Gathering in Minnesota!

August Schedule:Communion:Aug. 4 No CommunionAug. 11 Sue MillerAug. 18 Sue MillerAug. 25 No Communion Readers:Aug. 4 Alice EmeryAug. 11 Chris AabAug. 18 Marilyn MaurerAug. 25 Sharon Masarik Greeters:Aug. 4 Alice EmeryAug. 11 Judy PlatfootAug. 18 Larry FogtAug. 25 Amanda Emans Organist:Aug. 4 Phyllis StilesAug. 11 Angie WattAug. 18 Sharon MasarikAug. 25 Phyllis Stiles Acolyte:Aug. 4 Malanie MaurerAug. 11 Corey KoenigAug. 18 Mya BoyerAug. 25 Stella Braun 

Lydia Meeting & Ladies Day Out LunchWednesday, August 14th

Bible Study begins at 10 a.m.Bible Study is at 10:00 a.m. at the church, followed by lunch at Murphy’s in Sidney at 11:30. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those joining us for lunch. Be at the church by 11:00 if you wish to carpool. Friends are welcome. Please join us for a day of fellowship!

Botkins Historical Society Ice Cream Social 403 W. State, Botkins

Sunday, August 4, 20192-4 p.m.

Come and enjoy ice cream and take a tour of the Museum. Look at all the new renovations that have been done!

Tuesday, August 6, 20196-8:30 p.m. – Front of Botkins Sports ComplexRefreshments, Emergency Services, K-9, Police, Fire, Rescue!Come and celebrate our wonderful community

members that help each one of us in Botkins!