THE 17th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Prelude “In Thee is Gladness” J.S. Bach Welcome and Announcements Confession and Forgiveness P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen P: God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen P: You may kneel for confession. 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: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen

Hymn #834 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" (ELW) Page 147 Pastoral Greeting and Kyrie Page 148 “This is the Feast” Insert Prayer of the Day

Children's Time - Children's Song “Jesus Loves Me” (see back of bulletin)

FIRST ENGLISH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH 800 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1350

(313) 884-5040 Fax: (313) 884-4460 www.feelc.org

Rev. Christina Veres Dr. Walter A. Schmidt Rev. Paul F. Keppler

Associate Pastor Senior Pastor Pastor Emeritus Renata Conger Robert H. Foster Christina Judson Education/Youth Coordinator Coordinator of Music Director of Bell Choirs

Insert First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14 Response: Thanks be to God! Insert Psalm 51:1-10 Insert Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Response: Thanks be to God! Page 151 Gospel Acclamation “Alleluia”

Insert Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-10

Sermon “Rejoice!” Rev. Christina Veres

Hymn #526 “God Is Here!” (ELW)

The Apostles’ Creed - Page 105 I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again, he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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

The Prayers of the Church

Offering Offertory “Amazing Grace" J. Schrader Good News Singers Hymn #184 Congregation Offertory “Let the Vineyards” (ELW) Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing. Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown, that we may be fed with the bread of life. Gather the hopes and dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come.

Page 152 The Great Thanksgiving Page 153 “Holy, Holy, Holy” Page 153 Words of Institution (Sung Response: “Christ has died/Amen”) Page 154 Lord’s Prayer and “Lamb Of God” The Communion Page 155 The Communion Blessing

Hymn #204 Post Communion Hymn – “Thankful Hearts” (ELW) Thankful hearts and voices raise; tell ev’ryone what God has done. Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and bear Christ’s holy name. Send us with your promises and lead your people forth in joy with shouts of thanksgiving. Alleluia, Alleluia.

Page 155 Prayer After Communion Page 155 Blessing and Dismissal Hymn #537 “On Our Way Rejoicing" (ELW)

Sharing of the Peace

Postlude “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" – G. Young

SPEAKER SYSTEM for the hearing impaired is available. Speak to one of the ushers. OUR HYMN BOARDS show the hymn numbers being sung today. They are found in the back portion of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the rose-colored book. The front portion of the book contains the liturgies and resources for prayer and is noted by page numbers at the bottom of each page. PLEASE FILL OUT a visitor or member card found in the pews and place the card in the offering plate. We are blessed to have Christian friends from other places and congregations visiting at worship today. IN HOLY COMMUNION we believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine forgiving our sins. We welcome you to such a table of presence and forgiveness. Martin Luther said: “That person is well prepared and worthy (to receive Communion) who believes these words, ‘given and shed for you for the remission of sins’. If you cannot drink the wine, it is appropriate to receive just the bread, or just touch the glass of wine to one’s lips, also glasses of white grape juice are placed in the middle of the tray. Younger children are invited to come forward to receive a blessing.

CHILDREN’S SONG: Jesus Loves Me! –traditional

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the bible tells me;

Little one to him belong, they are weak but he is strong.

Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me, the bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me he who died heaven’s gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. (Refrain)

Jesus loves me he will stay close beside me all the way; When at last I come to die, he will take me home on high. (Refrain)

OUR MISSION: “GO MAKE DISCIPLES”

Weekly INSERT - SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

News and Notes Concerning the Ministry of First English Lutheran Church

Sunday Summer Worship Schedule

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion

10:30a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion the first and third Sundays

7:00 p.m. Thursday evening Worship Service

Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:00 a.m.– 12:30a.m. ** 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GOOD MORNING! Welcome to First English! If you are interested in learning more about the ministry of First English or would like to join our family, please fill out the “Visitor Card” in the pew rack, check the appropriate response, and place in the offering plate. We will gladly contact you and attempt to answer your questions. Thank you!

WE WELCOME CHILDREN at worship. If you need the cry room it is located off the back narthex. A nursery for children 4 & under is located next to the office. We ask that the nursery be used for children in this age group only. Thank you for your cooperation.

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR have been placed by Margaret Hopfner in memory of Margaret Knell and on the side altar by Claudia & David Strozeski in honor of the 2nd wedding anniversary of their daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Chris DeClark and by The children (Grands and Greats) of Connie Thomas in honor of her 90th birthday.

CHURCH PICNIC / RALLY DAY – immediately following today's service!!

Next Sunday, September 22, 2013 begins our regular Fall Schedule - Contemporary Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship at 11:00 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE - OKTOBERFEST, October 25, 2013 - please note date change. Our Thursday Morning Bible Study will be MARTIN LUTHER AND THE LUTHERAN REFORMATION. Classes meet Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00 a.m. and started on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Pastor Schmidt leads these sessions as we review Luther’s life and the Protestant Reformation. Please join us as we together learn and grow in the faith!

THIS WEEK AT FIRST ENGLISH - September 1 - 8, 2013

SUN 15 10:00 Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary

11:15 Church Picnic and Rally Day Festivities Luther Center

6:30 'Sound of Music' Rehearsal Luther Center

6:30 Board and Council Meetings Lounge

MON 16 8:45 Preschool Classroom

9:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

6:30 'Sound of Music' Rehearsal Luther Center

TUES 17 10:00 GPN Pizza Fellowship Hall

3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

5:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

6:30 Grief Support Lounge

WED 18 8:45 Preschool Classroom

9:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

6:00 Grief Support Lounge

6:30 Catechism Orientation Fellowship Hall

THURS 19 9:30 Bible Study Lounge

3:30 Music Lessons Classrooms

5:30 Exercise Class Fellowship Hall

6:30 Good News Singers Choir Room

8:10 Good News Ringers Bell Choir Room

FRI 20 8:45 Preschool Classroom

SUN 22 9:30 Contemporary Worship Service Sanctuary

9:30 Sunday School Classrooms

11:00 Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary

6:00 'Sound of Music' Rehearsal Luther Center

SERVING THIS WEEK: SeSeptember 15, 2013 10:00 a.m. ONE SERVICE GREETERS Charles Jackson

ACOLYTES Anna Jackson

USHER Team #9 Charles Jackson

COUNTERS Team #2 Nancy Heaphy

COMMUNION Kathy Lang Steve Lang

LAY READERS Kathy Lang ALTAR GUILD Anna Unit: Jan Jevons/Kim Jevons Lydia Unit: Kay Butler/Kristen LaMagno

COFFEE HOUR Rally Day/Church Picnic

FRIENDLY CALLER Mark Berkesch

GARDENS Virg Ditty/Kyle Clor

UPCOMING ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - Make your plans now to join with us this fall for our Adult Learning opportunities. THE LIFE OF CHRIST will be our Adult Sunday School offering with classes beginning Sunday, September 22, 9:30 -10:30 a.m. in the Lounge. Join with us as we review the life and ministry of Jesus who is certainly at the center of our faith. Pastor Chris and Pastor Schmidt will be leading these sessions. HOLY LAND AND JORDAN TOUR –Brochures and reservation forms are available on the table in the hallway describing our tour to Israel and Jordan. The dates are February 26 – March 8, 2014. A tour to the Holy Land is more than simply a vacation – it is a spiritual, faith strengthening pilgrimage which truly makes the Bible come alive. Any questions, please speak to Pastor Schmidt.

SERVING NEXT WEEK: September 22, 2013 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. GREETERS Ken Kohler Judy Leo

ACOLYTES Evan Nyquist Samantha Potter Katie Link

USHER Team #1 Team #2 Mike Guest Mark Berkesch

COUNTERS Team #5 Jeff Gates

COMMUNION Mike Garrisi Margot Kahl

LAY READERS Mike Garrisi Yvonne Winston ALTAR GUILD Anna Unit: Jan Jevons/Kim Jevons Lydia Unit: Kay Butler/Kristen LaMagno

COFFEE HOUR Faith Circle

FRIENDLY CALLER Christi Nyquist

GARDENS Claudette Monenee/Diane Moskaluk BULLETIN DEADLINE: Please submit any information to be published in the Sunday bulletin before 12:00 p.m. the preceding Tuesday. Thank you. BE SILENT, BE REVERENT; for this is the House of God. BEFORE the service, speak to the Lord: DURING the service; let the Lord speak to you: AFTER the service, speak to one another.

Have you remembered the ministry of First English in your will?

OUR MISSION: “GO MAKE DISCIPLES”

Rally Day & Family Picnic

List of Events

Starting about 11:00 after the 10:00 worship service

Rain or Shine

Come on down to the Luther Center – pick up a name tag

11:00 – 12:30 - 50/50 raffle tickets on sale ($1 ea or 6 for $5)

11:20 – Meal Prayer in gym

11:30 – 12:30+ buffet lunch served in gym,

There is seating inside and outside

12:00 – 2:00 - Bounce House open, outside (inside if rain)

12:30 – 50/50 winner announced in gym

12:45 - - Games for all ages begin outside (inside if rain)

1:00 – 1:30 - Bean Bag Toss open to toddlers

1:00 – 1:15 - Blanket balloon Toss & Egg Relay

1:00 – 2:00 - Cards are available for those who are interested

1:15 – 1:30 - Tennis Toss & Relay Races

2:00 – Clean up starts

First English Church Women

Presents

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the latest developments in the destructive

aspects of human trafficking in today's

society in the United States, and more

alarmingly, right here at home.

Learn how you can become more aware of

this disturbing problem and how you can

protect your loved ones.

Mark your calendars and save the date!

Monday, October 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at

First English Lutheran Church

800 Vernier Road

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

(313)884-5040