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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday, August 16, 2020 10am

11th Sunday after Pentecost The Rev. Paula E. Roulette, Pastor

Cell #: 716-474-7556; Email: roulettepe@aol.com

Welcome to CAR CHURCH! • “Car Ushers” (wearing masks, gloves, and safety vests) will greet you at the “church

entrance” on Genesee Street. You will receive bulletins for the number of people in

your car.

• Cars with multiple occupants must have an empty space on each side; cars with single

occupants can be parked next to each other. In each case, physical distancing of a

minimum of 6 feet will be maintained.

• Attendees may bring a lawn chair and sit outside of their cars, physically distanced

from occupants of other cars. Masks must be worn. Attendees may remain in cars for

worship; masks are not required.

• Due to being in a public parking lot, there can be no car horn honking.

• At the conclusion of the service, you will have an opportunity to give an offering as a

response to God as you exit. “Car Ushers” will direct you to exit out of the parking lot

onto Kane Avenue in an orderly fashion.

• If, by chance, a fire emergency happens during our 30-40 minute worship service, the

service will stop. The “Car Ushers” will direct cars in exiting.

• A special thank you to Fire Chief Pete Buehler and the Skaneateles Fire Department for

the use of their parking lot and to Tom Long of Rt. 20 Electric for providing the

technology for our service!

Thank you for your patience and understanding as glitches may occur during the service.

Please join us next Sunday!

Parking spaces are limited, so please CALL, or EMAIL, Pastor Paula with your reservation by Thursday.

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In Isaiah we hear that God’s house shall be a house of prayer for all people and that God will gather the outcasts of Israel.

The Canaanite woman in today’s gospel is a Gentile, an outsider, who is unflinching in her request that Jesus heal her

daughter. As Jesus commends her bold faith, how might our church extend its mission to those on the margins of society? In

our gathering around word and meal we receive strength to be signs of comfort, healing, and justice for those in need.

GOD GATHERS US Prelude

Announcements

Confession and Forgiveness All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose steadfast love is everlasting, whose faithfulness

endures from generation to generation.

Amen.

Trusting in the mercy of God, let us confess our sin.

Silence is kept for reflection.

Reconciling God,

we confess that we do not trust your abundance, and we deny your presence in our lives.

We place our hope in ourselves and rely on our own efforts. We fail to believe that you

provide enough for all. We abuse your good creation for our own benefit. We fear

difference and do not welcome others as you have welcomed us. We sin in thought,

word, and deed. By your grace, forgive us; through your love, renew us; and in your

Spirit, lead us; so that we may live and serve you in newness of life. Amen.

Beloved of God, by the radical abundance of divine mercy we have peace with God through ☩

Christ Jesus, through whom we have obtained grace upon grace. Our sins are forgiven. Let us

live now in hope. For hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured into our

hearts through the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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Gathering Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty verses 1 and 4

Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be

with you all.

And also with you.

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Prayer of the Day Let us pray. God of all peoples, your arms reach out to embrace all those who call upon you.

Teach us as disciples of your Son to love the world with compassion and constancy, that your

name may be known throughout the earth, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

GOD SPEAKS to US

First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 The prophet calls upon Israel to do justice in view of God’s imminent intervention to save. Righteousness and obedience

define who belongs to the Israelite community—not race, nationality, or any other category.

1Thus says the LORD: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come,

and my deliverance be revealed.

6And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD, to minister to him, to love the name of

the LORD, and to be his servants, all who keep the sabbath, and do not profane it, and hold fast

my covenant—

7these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their

burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a

house of prayer for all peoples.

8Thus says the Lord GOD, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, I will gather others to them

besides those already gathered.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Psalm 67 (read together in unison)

1May God be merciful to us and bless us; may the light of God’s face shine upon us.

2Let your way be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations.

3Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

4Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and

guide all the nations on earth.

5Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.

6The earth has brought forth its increase; God, our own God, has blessed us.

7May God give us blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe.

The Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 15th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus teaches his disciples that true purity is a matter of the heart rather than outward religious observances. Almost

immediately, this teaching is tested when a woman considered to be a religious outsider approaches him for help.

21Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22Just then a Canaanite

woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of

David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” 23But he did not answer her at all. And his

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disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” 24He

answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 25But she came and knelt

before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” 26He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food

and throw it to the dogs.” 27She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall

from their masters’ table.” 28Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be

done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

The Sermon

Hymn of the Day There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy verse 1

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Apostles’ Creed

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.

Prayers of Intercession Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all

who are in need. A brief silence.

Lord, you gather the church to be part of your mission as ambassadors of Jesus Christ. As Jesus

acknowledged the great faith of a woman from outside his people, help your church discover

and find blessing in the faith of people we might reject. On this day we especially pray for

Lutheran World Relief, Presiding Bishop Eaton and the ELCA, Bishop John Macholz and the

Upstate NY Synod, our companion synods in Zimbabwe and Zambia, and Pastor Anita Mohr

and Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Utica. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

You have blessed us with the bounty of the earth. Grant your grace to all your creatures, that

the earth will flourish. Relieve waters choked by garbage, renew soils stripped of nutrients, and

refresh the air all creatures need to live. We pray especially for the continued health of our

beloved Finger Lakes. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

You call the nations to be glad and sing for joy. Let your way be known among all the nations

of the world, now divided by competing interests, contending alliances, and consumed by

enormous worry, especially as the impact of the pandemic has spread into the operation of our

schools and our workplaces. Bless us and make your face shine upon all. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

You show unexpected mercy, kindness, and generosity. We pray for those who do not have

enough, for outcasts in our villages, cities, and town, and for those who need your healing,

especially all those suffering from COVID-19, all those named on our prayer list, along with all

those we name either on our lips or in our hearts. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

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In you we live and move and have our being. Grant our congregation of Holy Trinity the grace

to find our life refreshed in you. Accompany us in the rhythms of late summer. Give us rest and

renewal, and strengthen us for mission in your name. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Your eternal promises are more than we could ever imagine. As you gather all the saints, join

us also with them on the great day of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love, we offer these prayers to you;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thanksgiving for the Word Let us pray. O God of justice and love, we give thanks to you that you illumine our way through

life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, awaken us to the needs of others,

and at the end bring all the world to your feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, to

whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory forever. Amen.

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

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, for ever

and ever. Amen.

GOD SENDS US

Blessing May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you with grace

and mercy. May the Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.

Sending Hymn I Love to Tell the Story all verses

(see next page)

Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

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I Love to Tell the Story all verses

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Family of Faith NEWS August 16, 2020

Church Office: 315-685-3121 Pastor Paula: 716-474-7556

website: www.htlutheranchurch.org

Celebrations this week:

Happy Birthday to Sheila Ryder on August 18; Mark McSwain on August 21.

News:

1. Welcome today to The Rev. Paul Herpich, our guest preacher for Car Church!

Pastor Paul last served as Pastor of King of Kings in Liverpool before retirement.

2. 8am Reflections Service is offered on Sunday mornings via ZOOM. The

interactive service can be accessed by downloading the ZOOM app and then clicking

on “join” a meeting and entering the Meeting ID #374 073 8185 and Password

10311517. Prior to attending, please print out the bulletin which is used for the

service.

3. Pastor Paula is on vacation through Monday, August 24. In case of a pastoral

emergency, please call The Rev. Joyce Trickett at 315-212-5423.

4. The Outreach Committee continues highlighting a different mission, either

Lutheran or local, each month throughout the year. This offering will be collected all

month in addition to your “regular offering.” For August, the selected mission is “In

My Father’s Kitchen.” It was started by John and Leanne Tumino in March 2011. Now

they have resources to help a large population of men and women in need with regular

means, as well as physical and mental health needs, including clothing and

shelter. They have formed a partnership with other agencies in the area. Their most

recent venture is a safe house for women breaking free of sex trafficking. Please help

this worthy cause with a check made out to Holy Trinity and memo line, "In My

Father's Kitchen." Thank you!

5. Anti-Racism Conversation continues on Monday, August 24, from 7-8pm via

ZOOM. The meeting can be accessed by downloading the ZOOM app and entering

the Meeting ID # 374 073 8185 and Password 10311517. We will be using a

downloadable resource, so please let Pastor Paula know if you would like to

participate!

6. Please make your reservation for 10am Car Church by emailing or calling Arlene

Johnston (sundue@aol.com; 315-427-5426) by Thursday, August 20.

7. Please check our website, along with the synod’s website

(www.upstatenysynod.org) for current information throughout our synod.

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We remember those in need of prayer. Lord please grant…

Peace and Comfort to the Families of: Bob Seeber (Chad Seeber and Kari Williams’ father);

Dede (Laurie Haefele’s mother); Anita Roman (Joyce Trickett’s friend)

Healing from Surgery/Injury/Illness: Dianne Vitkus (friend of the congregation); Cora Dove

(Pastor Paula’s aunt); Sheila Ryder; Ken Schwenke (George Schwenke’s brother); Leona Bassett

(Val Schulz’ sister); Rick Munson; Dale and Louise Zabel; Rick Powers; Dawn Matijas-Czolowski;

Marian Settineri; George Schwenke; Laura Horian (friend of congregation); Georgia Peach

(Kathryn Carlson’s friend); Jim Bartlett (Kathryn Carlson’s nephew); Carolyn Schwenke

(Schwenkes’ daughter-in-law); The Griswold Family (Vuillemot’s friends); Marike (June

Vuillemot’s friend); Don (Preschool Director Desiree Franciamone’s father); Polly Weeks (Al

Matijas’ sister); Shirley Perry; Ann Bader; Rose; Clara Siefka; Sylvia Maditsi (Val Schulz’ friend)

Long-term Healing and Comfort to: Suzanne Rouland (Schwenke’s relative); Becky Britton

(Rolfe Floyd’s daughter); Josh Wilson (Joyce Trickett’s son); Pat Barrie (Karen Camp’s sister-in-

law); Barbara Keefe (Rolfe Floyd’s sister-in-law); The Olsen Family; Beverly (Mary Dobrovosky’s

mother); Jim McGowen (Scott Braun’s coworker friend); The Reeves Family

Guidance and Wisdom to: All God’s people facing persecution and gun violence throughout

the world; those protecting the health of Skaneateles, Otisco, and Oswaco Lakes along with all

the Finger Lakes; our companion synod of Zimbabwe; our ELCA leaders and staff – Presiding

Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Synod Bishop John S. Macholz, Conference Dean Gail Wolling; Pastor

Anita Mohr and Our Saviour Lutheran in Utica; and Pastor Paula, the Council and Re-opening

Task Force, and lay members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Today's Stewards of Worship All in attendance

Guest Preacher: The Rev. Paul Herpich

Car Ushers: Scott and Lisa Ryan

Hymn Leader: Grace Plvan

Keyboardist: Barb Mushock

Office Coordinator: Arlene Johnston

Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Stephen Hluchy Pastor: The Rev. Paula E. Roulette

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Meals for All Skaneateles Residents

The Skaneateles Central School District, in conjunction with support from our community members, the

Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry, and Skaneateles Outreach, is offering meals to anyone who needs them

in the difficult weeks ahead. Breakfast and lunch are available to any family, regardless of income, who needs

assistance at this time. Our kitchen will be open to prepare meals for our community over the next few weeks.

You do not need to have children in the school system, and you do not need submit any financial paperwork.

These are unsettling times, and we, along with the generous support of our community, will be extending our

table to all of our families.

Please click on the survey below to let us know how we can best help you. If you are not able to pick up meals,

we will be providing home delivery service - especially for our senior citizens, for those who are quarantined, or

families with members whose immune systems are compromised.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyJqsA7AbD6Tpva1KRbN4nMUdPpQIwEQt89v5xe-

ZaeyikQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you are not able to complete this online form, please contact our School Lunch Director, Emily Cullen at

ecullen@skanschools.org or leave her a message at 315-291-2248.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you need meal assistance. We would like to thank the

community again for all of your generous donations through the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry and

Skaneateles Outreach. Donations can still be made via this link:

https://www.townofskaneateles.com/covid19/outreach-covid-19-relief-fund/ Stay well everyone.

Respectfully, Dr. Jeffrey Bryant, Interim Superintendent of Schools

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