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THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SAINT JAMES CHURCH, ELCA

“Growing in Christ Through Worship, Learning, Fellowship, and Service”

July 19, 2015 10:00 a.m. in the Nave

The Choral Eucharist On The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

The Introduction To Today’s Liturgy... Today’s gospel reading follows the first mission of preaching and healing that Jesus sent the apostles out to do. They return and he takes them away for rest and reflection. Then they return to the crowds and Jesus has compassion on the people, who are like sheep without a shepherd. This image of Jesus as shepherd comes originally from David, the Shepherd King, and is a consistent image of God in the Old Testament. In the first reading, God speaks through Jeremiah against the corrupt leaders of the people as bad shepherds preying on their sheep. God promises to come and be the people’s shepherd. God will send the descendant of David who will care for all people as a loving shepherd. In today’s reading from Ephesians we find a reflection of the Jewish-Christian joining of the personal and the social aspects of the life of God’s People, extended now to the entire human family through the dying and rising of Christ. We are called by God as individuals into a community of persons. Again and again in the sacred story the promise of God coming in person to care for the people is made. God will make all people into one flock, one community. In the liturgy, the tension between the personal and the communal is expressed and resolved. In Holy Communion, it is our selves that are offered, blessed, and broken, that we may be given as signs of Christ to the world.

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Welcome! Saint James is a house of prayer where all people can come to know the compassionate heart of Jesus. We are a diverse community of progressive Christians where you can belong before you believe. At Saint James the beauty of ancient worship and traditional spiritual practices transform contemporary lives. Join us as together we discover the sacred in the heart of the city. Our worship includes ancient and contemporary symbols and practices along with preaching and music to inspire you to follow Jesus in your daily life. We welcome both the spiritual seeker and seasoned disciple to find their home in God with us. If you are looking for a spiritual home or just exploring the life of faith, we hope you will walk with us on that journey of discovery.


We welcome everyone on this Lord’s Day to the liturgy of Holy Eucharist.

To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this parish opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!

Newcomers and visitors, we hope that you will feel at home in this place and in this liturgy. Ushers are available in the narthex during the liturgy should you have any questions or concerns.

If you are a visitor or guest, please be sure and sign the guestbook located in the Narthex and introduce yourself to the Pastor or to an usher so that we can extend to you a warm welcome.

Although there are customary postures (such as standing and kneeling) in Lutheran worship, you are invited to be seated at any point, according to your needs and comfort.

Saint James offers two weekly worship services. The 10:00 a.m. Sunday Choral Eucharist is held in the Nave and the 12:05 Wednesday Mid-week Eucharist is held in the Chapel. The Eucharist is celebrated weekly during both worship services.

This Service Leaflet contains all of today’s hymns and liturgy.

Children are most welcome in worship at Saint James Church. Special age-appropriate bulletins are available from the ushers. For those who desire it, nursery care is provided on the first floor of the Education Building.

Invitation to Communion: All baptized Christians who seek God and desire a deeper, stronger life in Christ are invited to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The Pastor will bring the sacrament to persons in the pews who are unable to come forward. Please advise an usher if you wish the pastor to do so.

The First Aid Kit and the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) are located outside the church office door, immediately behind the sanctuary. Fire Extinguishers are located in the Sacristy and in the Narthex.

If you are interested in membership to this parish or desire a call from the Pastor, please indicate this to an usher or to the Pastor.

Restrooms are available on the first and second floors of the Education Building.

Welcome! About the Liturgy During Pentecost

T he liturgy changes in an important way after the Day of Pentecost. Rather than taking place within specific

seasons, each with its own theme, this period does not have one overall theme. Each Sunday takes its theme from the Gospel reading for that day and from the biblical and liturgical meaning of Sunday as the Lord’s Day. The most notable feature of this period is that we finish reading substantially all of one Gospel each year, having begun this in Advent and Epiphany. The three-year lectionary appoints one of the three “synoptic” Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—for each year. John’s Gospel is used throughout the three years for certain Holy Days, Lent, and Easter, and in filling out the Gospel of Mark, which is considerably shorter than the others, in Year B. We also read several of the epistles each year during this period. Finally, the Old Testament readings are chosen to complement the Gospel reading each Sunday. Most often they are events or prophecies which point to the work of Christ in the Gospel passage they accompany. This, then, is a period in which the liturgy Sunday after Sunday leads us into a serious consideration of the content of Holy Scripture in an orderly way. This time in the Church Year is a time to build on the growth and renewal of grace we experienced in the first half of the year, a time to prepare ourselves to celebrate more fully when we come around again to the seasons from Advent through Easter.

The Meaning of Sunday

T he Day of Creation, the Day of Resurrection, the Day of the Spirit—the Lord’s Day is all of these, and for

that reason it is the day of celebration for the church. So it is also the baptismal day and the Eucharistic day. It used to be said that every Sunday is a little Easter. Another way of saying this is suggested by the Roman Catholic writer, Aidan Kavanagh: Easter is a big Sunday. It was the overwhelming significance of the first day of the week which led the first Christians to go beyond the Old Testament, which had set Saturday (the Sabbath) as the day holy to God, and to establish the first day of the week as the Lord’s Day. The earliest Jewish Christians continued to keep the Sabbath, but they also gathered on the first day of the week to celebrate the Eucharist. Later Christians moved the celebration of Christ’s resurrection from Passover to the Sunday following. As we celebrate each of these Sundays, we have the opportunity to reflect on God’s Word in an orderly and comprehensive way. We also find ourselves being made the living and visible sign of God’s kingdom in this world. All that we heard and said and did, from Advent through Pentecost, is summed up in our Sunday celebrations. We, the people of God, are made fruitful, and we are equipped to live in Christ and to reveal him to this world.


✠ We gather together for an intimate communion with our Lord. He comes to us, speaks to us, and blesses us through his Word and Sacrament. We come to him and speak to him in prayer and praise and thanksgiving. This liturgy is the recurring moment of high splendor in our earthly lives, a God-given foretaste of the heavenly life to come. Out of respect for the liturgy we are about to celebrate and those sitting around you, help us create sacred space by powering down your cell phones and electronic devices. ✠ As we prepare our hearts and minds for worship this morning, we make a transition from the hustle and bustle in our lives to that “ardent and humble devotion.” We quiet ourselves and center ourselves on God. We remind ourselves, “Surely the Lord is in this place...This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”

THE SILENT PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Breathe into me Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart Holy Spirit, That I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me Holy Spirit, That I may defend all that is holy. Protect me Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy. (Attributed to Saint Augustine) Personal prayer in preparation for worship: Prepare my heart, O God, to accept your Word. You have given me a mind to know you, a heart to love you, and a voice to sing your praises. Fill me with your Spirit, that I may celebrate your glory and worship you in spirit and in truth. Speak to me, Lord, for you have the words of eternal life. Amen.

THE PARISH NOTICES

THE COLLECT FOR BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Celebrant Let us pray. Watch over thy children, O Lord as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they

may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may thy peace which passes all understanding abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Amen. ✠ The Liturgy begins with the music of the organ. The organ voluntary is a veil drawn reverently between the cares of the week and the time of worship where all are welcome to experience the presence of God with the people of God. Through its power and brilliance may you feel the majesty and glory of God, and in its quietness, His peace.

THE OPENING VOLUNTARY

Prelude on BROTHER JAMES’ AIR M. Searle Wright (1918-2004) The Lord Is My Shepherd (This is a setting of the Communion Hymn in today’s liturgy)

The Preparation for Worship All worshipers are invited to remain reverently silent before the service,

and to join fervently in prayer, enthusiastically in praise, and heartily in song during the service.


✠ We come to God in penitence and faith and confess our sins before our Father in heaven. We then hear spoken to us the Absolution—words of comfort and forgiveness through our Savior, Jesus Christ.

The People stand THE CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION All may make the sign of the cross in remembrance of baptism as the Celebrant begins: Celebrant In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People Amen. Celebrant 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. People Amen. Celebrant 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. The People kneel or sit as able Silence is held for reflection and self-examination Most merciful God, People 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. Celebrant Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, 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. People Amen.


✠ The Opening Hymn is a hymn of praise and sets the tone of the liturgy.

The People stand THE HYMN AT THE PROCESSION

The Entrance Rite The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the

first day of the week, the day of Christ’s resurrection


✠ The Opening Versicles (exchanges between Celebrant and People) are chosen according to the season. The words of Saint Paul, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ…” (from 2 Corinthians 13-14) form the Apostolic Greeting because they come from the Apostle Paul himself, who gave a similar greeting in his correspondence with churches. In this way we recognize ourselves as fellow apostles and are reminded that God, the Holy Trinity, forms us and shapes us into disciples and unites us in baptism.

THE OPENING VERSICLES AND APOSTOLIC GREETING Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Celebrant The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. People And also with you.

✠ The Canticle is a song of praise that focuses our thoughts toward the broader picture of the current season of the Church. We acknowledge God’s presence and invoke God’s Spirit to move among us during worship to equip us for more faithful service.

THE CANTICLE

✠ The Collect is a short prayer which gathers or “collects” the thoughts and prayers of the entire Church as they apply to the theme of the day.

THE SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, powerful and compassionate, you shepherd your people, faithfully feeding and protecting us. Heal each of us, and make us a whole people, that we may embody the justice and peace of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

People Amen.

The People sit THE MESSAGE FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES


✠ The First Reading is generally from the Old Testament and is intentionally related to the Gospel reading of the day.

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Jeremiah 23:1-6

Jeremiah prophesied before the exile in 587 B.C. In this passage, he uses the metaphor of a shepherd to describe the bad kings who have scattered the "flock" of Israel. God promises to gather the flock and to raise up a new king from David's line to save Israel and Judah.

Lector A reading from Jeremiah, the twenty-third chapter.

oe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the LORD. 2Therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and

have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the LORD. 3Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. 4I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the LORD. 5The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. 6In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: "The LORD is our righteousness."

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

The Liturgy of the Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song


✠ The Second Reading usually comes from one of the letters (epistles) in the New Testament. In the early church, letters from the apostles began to be read along with the custom of reading Scripture.

THE EPISTLE READING Ephesians 2:11-22

The author of this letter is reminding his audience that originally they were not part of God's chosen people. Through Jesus' death, however, they are included in God's household of faith, whose cornerstone is Jesus Christ.

Lector A reading from Ephesians, the second chapter.

o then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called "the uncircumcision" by those who are called "the circumcision" — a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands — 12remember that you were at

that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. 15He has abolished the law with its commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus making peace, 16and might reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through it. 17So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; 18for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, 20built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. 21In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; 22in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.


✠ Every hymn in the liturgy is chosen carefully and thematically to reflect all the readings of the day by providing theology, prayer, and praise through poetry and music. In particular, the Sequence Hymn focuses our attention toward the Gospel text, the text that provides the theme for the day.

The People stand THE SEQUENCE HYMN


✠ The Gospel reading centers on the life and works of Jesus and is the theme for the day. We stand during the reading from the Gospel as a sign of respect for the words of Jesus and to manifest an eagerness and attentiveness to hear the good news. It is here that we see God in the flesh among us.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Saint Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

When Jesus sent his disciples out to teach and heal, they ministered among large numbers of people. Their work was motivated by Christ's desire to be among those in need.

Gospeller The Holy Gospel according to Saint Mark, the sixth chapter. People Glory to you, O Lord.

he apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. 31He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.

32And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. 33Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. 34As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. 53When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. 54When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, 55and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. 56And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.

Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, O Christ.

The People sit THE SERMON The Reverend Tony Bradshaw, Senior Pastor

✠ We have heard God’s Word to us. Now we respond by confessing what we believe. The Apostles’ Creed is the oldest of the creeds we use in worship and is based upon the teachings of the apostles. The word “Creed” comes from the Latin “Credo” which means, “I believe!”

The People stand THE APOSTLES’ CREED Celebrant God has made us his people through our Baptism into Christ. Living together in trust and hope, we profess our faith. People 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 Spirit and 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.


✠ The Prayers of the People are another response to the Word of God. They are intercessions (prayers) for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world. In obedience to Christ’s commands, we offer intercessions for the universal Church, the nations and all in authority, the welfare of the world, the concerns of our local parish, those who suffer or are in any need, and for the faithful departed.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Celebrant With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God's creation. The People kneel or sit as able The People sing the following refrain two times.

Intercessor Holy One, give hope to your church around the world and nurture it with a shepherd's care so that all will remember your faithfulness and love. Hear us, O God. People Your mercy is great. Intercessor Restore the earth to the goodness you provided at creation. Protect and renew the quiet places of the world. Hear us, O God. People Your mercy is great. Intercessor Break down walls and hostilities that divide people and nations. Teach us to be neighbors to each other instead of strangers and aliens. Hear us, O God. People Your mercy is great. Intercessor Give rest to those who care for others in homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and hospice. Be with those who are dying, comfort those who grieve, and heal those who are sick. Hear us, O God. People Your mercy is great. Intercessor Bring calm to those who are troubled because of frantic schedules and lack of leisure. Make this assembly a place of rest and refreshment. Hear us, O God. People Your mercy is great. Intercessor We give thanks that we are citizens with the saints and members of your household. Keep us in communion with all the faithful departed until we join them around your throne. Hear us, O God. People Your mercy is great. Celebrant Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Savior. People Amen.

✠ The peace that passes all understanding is Christ’s gift to us. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we share a gesture of God’s peace with one another as a sign that we are united as one family with God at the table of the Lord.

The People stand THE PEACE Celebrant The peace of the Lord be with you always. People And also with you.


✠ We have listened to God’s Word both read and preached. God has spoken to us in mercy and blessing. Now we offer to God our hearts and lives that we might be eager and strong to do his will in thought, word, and deed.

The People sit THE PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND COLLECTION OF ALMS An offering of money is collected. Your generous contribution, together with the gifts of many others, makes possible the community of welcome, Reconciliation, and service that is Saint James Church. During this time, the table is set. After the offering is gathered, the gifts are brought forward. The pew envelopes marked “Special Offering” are intended for use in designating offerings beyond regular contributions. Please be sure to write on the envelope to what fund or organization this offering is intended.

THE ANTHEM AT THE OFFERTORY The Parish Choir

Refrain: Let this be a house of prayer, shelter of God’s love and care, shaped into a house of living stones—by the hands of Christ, our cornerstone. Let this be a house of prayer for all people. A font of God’s love overflowing: Let this be a house of prayer. A holy ground where all find welcome: Let this be a house of prayer. A temple of the Holy Spirit: Let this be a house of prayer. Refrain. A refuge in a time of trouble: Let this be a house of prayer. A vessel of God’s grace and mercy: Let this be a house of prayer. A hospital where wounds are treated: Let this be a house of prayer. Refrain. A table set for friend and stranger: Let this be a house of prayer. A body taken, blessed, and broken: Let this be a house of prayer. A banquet hall for every hunger: Let this be a house of prayer. Let this be a house of prayer, shelter of God’s love and care, shaped into a house of living stones—by the hands of Christ, our cornerstone. Let this be a house of prayer for all people. Words: Isaiah 56:7, 1 Peter 2:5) Music: Tony Alonso

The People stand THE OFFERTORY HYMN AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

THE COLLECT AT THE PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR Celebrant Let us pray. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation. In your loving care you spread before us the

table of life and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of our Savior and our Shepherd, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ


✠ The words “Sursum Corda” come from the Latin and means “Lift up your hearts.” This Preface (a reciprocal prayer between the Celebrant and People) serves to remind us of God’s action coming to us, our thoughts ascending to God, and that the Lord is truly present with us in this service of thanksgiving.

THE SURSUM CORDA Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

✠ The Proper Preface directs our attention to different occasions in the life of our Lord and the Church.

THE PROPER PREFACE OF THE LORD’S DAY Celebrant It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give

thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

✠ The word “Sanctus” comes from the Latin and means “Holy.” In the Sanctus we are reminded of Holy Week and the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with the multitude who sang, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!” The Sanctus is especially appropriate at this point in the liturgy, as Jesus is about to make his entrance among us in his very Body and Blood.

THE SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS

✠ The Eucharistic Prayer gives thanks and praise to God for God’s many acts of mercy. This prayer originated in the ancient Jewish meal prayer which was customary at the time of Jesus.

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Celebrant God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, you have brought us this far along the

way. In times of bitterness you did not abandon us, but guided us into the path of love and light. In every age you sent prophets to make known your loving will for all humanity. The cry of the poor has become your own cry; our hunger and thirst for justice is your own desire.


✠ The Words of Institution, Jesus’ words from the Last Supper, are the words which he spoke when he instituted the Supper with his disciples in the Upper Room. With these words the bread and wine are consecrated, that is, set apart for God's use in this special meal.

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION Celebrant In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke

it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

✠ We affirm through the Memorial Acclamation that the risen Christ is with us now and that he will be coming again. We believe this because Jesus promised us.

THE MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Celebrant For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

✠ The Lord’s Prayer is a distinctive prayer of Christians. We are reminded that we are together in the family of God, that at this Communion table we are not many individuals, but one body—brothers and sisters in the faith. Placed in our liturgy at this point, the Lord’s Prayer becomes the summation of our prayers to God in blessing the Bread and Wine.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Celebrant And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,

THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Celebrant Jesus said, "Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." These are the gifts of God for the people of God. People Thanks be to God!


The People sit THE EUCHARISTIC CANTICLE

✠ Reverently we come and kneel before the altar of God, humbly to receive Christ into our lives. As he once gave himself for us on the altar of the cross, so he now gives himself to us on the altar of the Sacrament. In this way he assures us all that the blessings he won for all sinners on the cross (forgiveness, life, and salvation) belong to everyone.

THE MINISTRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION All baptized Christians are welcome to Holy Communion at Saint James Church. If you desire to receive the Sacrament at the High Altar, please proceed through the Choir to approach the High Altar and kneel at the communion rail for the reception of the Blessed Sacrament. If you desire to receive the Sacrament at the Communion Station located below the pulpit in the Nave, please proceed toward the Chancel steps for the reception of the Blessed Sacrament from the Communion Assistant on the Nave level. The Sacrament is administered by the method of Intinction. Take the wafer from the Assistant then dip it in the wine. The Pastor will bring the sacrament to persons in the pews who are unable to come forward. Please advise an usher if you wish the pastor to do so.

THE MOTET AT THE COMMUNION Lauren Irvin, Soprano

Why should I feel discouraged, and why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home? When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is he. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. Yes, his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. And I sing because I’m happy, yes, I sing because I’m free. For his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. “Let not your heart be troubled,” his tender word I hear. And resting on his goodness I lose my doubts and fears. I draw him closer to me. From care he sets me free. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. And I sing because I’m happy, and I sing because I’m free. For his eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me. For his eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me. Words and Music: Charles H. Gabriel and Mrs. C. D. Martin


THE HYMN AT THE COMMUNION After the choir has communed and returned to their places, verse 1 will be repeated.


✠ After all have communed, we offer our joyous and prayerful thanks to God.

The People stand THE EUCHARISTIC BLESSING

Celebrant The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. People Amen.

✠ This concluding collect (prayer) thanks God for the gift of communion and recognizes that it inspires and empowers us to live out our Christian mission in the world.

THE POSTCOMMUNION COLLECT Celebrant Let us pray.

Eternal God, we thank you for nourishing us with these heavenly gifts: may our communion strengthen us in faith, build us in hope, and make us grow in love. As you send us into the world, keep us in unity with all your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Amen.

✠ With the assurance of the Lord’s blessing resting upon us, and his strengthening presence accompanying us, we are ready to depart in peace. We move out of the church into the larger liturgy of our daily life, ready to be a blessing to others and to do God’s will.

THE BLESSING Celebrant The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the (+) Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. People Amen.

✠ The Liturgy concludes overleaf. Please feel free to take your Service Leaflet with you. However, if you would prefer to discard your leaflet, please recycle it by placing it in one of the recycling bins which are located by the doors outside the Chapel, by the front doors in the Narthex, outside the Parish Office, or by the back door at the portico entrance.

The Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world


THE HYMN AT THE PROCESSION

THE DISMISSAL Celebrant Go in peace. Serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God!

THE CLOSING VOLUNTARY Trumpet Tune Nicholas Bowden

THE LITURGY HAS ENDED; THE SERVICE BEGINS! “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be complete. Be of good comfort. Be of one mind. Live in peace and the God of love and peace will be with you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” —Corinthians 13:11-14


Prayer List (Additions in BOLD) Jessie Blackwelder Caroline Mary Edith Jarvis Dean Johnson III Norm Smith Jody Davis Walker Karen Weaver Kandi Weddington Homebound members and friends Kathryn and Linda (daughters of Peggy Rouzer in the death of their father, Larry D. Peeler) Birthdays for the week: July 19 Ann Rollins 20 Tom Grady Laurie Miller Justin Monk Altar Flowers: The altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Joe Propst, Sr. by Tommy Propst. Next Week’s Readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 145:10-18 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 My Father’s House Ministry (July 21-26) St. James will be hosting “My Father’s House” Ministry. This ministry is housed in Showers of Blessings Church on Sunderland Road. St. James will be responsible for providing overnight volunteers and meal preparers for the nights of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you can help with this ministry, please call Sylvia Corl—704-786-0296. Singing Seniors upcoming schedule July 23 Big Elm (back of bldg) July 30 Brookdale, (Concord Parkway) Thank you to the Circles and all volunteers that helped in the kitchen during Vacation Bible School. Cindy Cruse

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Opportunity House Supper for kids this past Monday. We had a great response for the kids in our community. Wade Rouzer

Welcome Home Baskets Many of the families that come into CCM’s Project Independence program come in with the vehicle they are driving and only with whatever they could pack into it. Sponsoring a room or more would be such a blessing to a family. There are many ways in which you can help. Brochures with the various items needed are available in the narthex, portico and in the church office. Help CCM transition these families to a place of security and give them the tools to thrive.

Church Family Directory update Brad and Francie Davis, Charlotte and Hudson’s new address: 98 Hillcrest Avenue Concord, NC 28025 WELCA sends KITS thru Lutheran World Relief Joyce Osborne reported that she has sent four boxes (19) kits. The Personal Care Kits went to Lebanon. Our partner in Lebanon is American Near East Refugee AID (ANERA). This group has contacts to local groups and communities. Of the nearly 340,000 refugees, an estimated 70% are women and children. The School Kits went to Nicaragua. Our partner in Nicaragua is the Society of Small Producers and Exporters of Coffee. Together we get these kits in the hands of the children who otherwise would not get a chance to go to school. With no money, the children would not be able to afford supplies. Thanks to a wonderful group of ladies we are helping God’s children in other parts of the world! Let’s continue collecting kits: personal care kits, quilt kits, baby kits, and school kits. See Joyce Osborne, WELCA President for more information.

The Saint James Parish Notices The deadline for notices to be included in the weekly notices is 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Please e-mail all information to the church office at [email protected]

+ OUR STEWARDSHIP + Sunday, July 12, 2015

Worship Attendance: 133 Contributions & Receipts: $6968.00

($8,380.00 needed per week) Wednesday, July 15, 2015 Worship Attendance: 15

$$ CONTRIBUTE ONLINE $$ You may make contributions online by visiting our website at www.sjnc.net. You may contribute toward your pledge or to a designated fund. Look for the link “On-Line Giving” on the Saint James home page.

$easons & $tewardship

The Lutheran Church marks the passage of the church year as vestment colors, floral arrangements and our music and liturgy change with our religious seasons. The business side of the church undergoes seasonal fluctuations, too, and summer can be a challenging time. That's because many members leave for weeks or even months at a time, but the expenses stay relatively constant. Typically, collections lag during the summer months. Please help in alleviating this summer short-fall by keeping as current as possible with your pledge payments. Thank you in advance for doing what you can to help and thank you for all you do to support the mission of Saint James Church.


Saint

James

LUTHERAN CHURCH

A Parish of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

CONCORD

NORTH CAROLINA

104 UNION STREET SOUTH

POST OFFICE BOX 684 CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA 28025

Church Office 704.786.0166 Music Office 704.786.1063 Pre-School Office 704.786.1062 Church Fax 704.786.0299 Website www.sjnc.net Office Hours M-Th, 9:00—5:30 Closed for lunch from 12 Noon until 1:00 p.m.

Parish Office is closed on Fridays

THE DIRECTORY The Baptized Members of St. James...….…Ministers The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton..….….Presiding Bishop The Rev. Dr. Leonard H. Bolick…… ……….Bishop

THE SAINT JAMES STAFF

The Rev. Tony Bradshaw ……………..Senior Pastor [email protected]

Mark D. Frye ...Director of Worship & Music/Organist

[email protected] Wade Rouzer ………..Director of Youth and Family

[email protected] Debbie Wilkinson…..…..… ………..Parish Secretary

[email protected] Marsha Scott ………………Financial Administrator

[email protected] Margaret Pruette.…….………….Preschool Director

[email protected] Cindy Cruse .…….……………..Hospitality Director

[email protected]

THE CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

Tony Folino, President ………[email protected] Jon Miller, Vice Pres.……[email protected] Gretchen Walker, Secretary ………[email protected] Frank Irvin, Treasurer …………[email protected] Jean Beasley ……………[email protected] Kara Bestler …………………[email protected] Debbie Davis …………………[email protected] Francie Davis…………[email protected] Bill Grady ……………………[email protected] Dale Merrell ………[email protected] Mark Murphy…………[email protected] Randy Peterman ………[email protected] Dee Pieschel ……………………[email protected]

The Liturgy Assistants The Parish Events

USHERS Wendell Overby Don Eng Frank Irvin Tony Mosley Tony Folino BUILDING SUPERVISOR Randy Peterman (704-467-1869) ALTAR GUILD Norma Mosley and Francie Davis FLOWERS: Tommy Propst GREETERS Mary Magdalene Circle NURSERY ATTENDANTS Today: Wendell and Laura Overby Next Week: Lisa Moran and Julie Burroughs COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Today: Dave Burke Pat Merriott Peggy Johnson Next Week: Linda Hartsell Margaret Garrison Lois Marlow LECTORS Today: John Kelley Next Week: Kim Haberman INTERCESSOR Today: Glenda Poole Next Week: Jeremy Jay ALTAR SERVERS Today: Master: Hollis Miller Regular: Avery Miller Next Week: Master: Mason Overby Regular: Campbell Overby CHILDREN’S CHURCH Today: Next Week: Renee Hughes

SUNDAY, July 19 8:30 Blood Pressure Clinic 9:00 Sunday Church School 9:00 Parish Choir Rehearsal 10:00 Choral Eucharist—Nave MONDAY, July 20 No Meetings/Events schedule TUESDAY, July 21 7:00 Finance Committee (Parlor) WEDNESDAY, July 22 12:05 Noon Eucharist Service

THURSDAY, July 23 10:30 Singing Seniors: Big Elm, Kannapolis Carpoolers meet at church @ 10:00 FRIDAY, July 24 No Meetings/Events scheduled SATURDAY, July 25 10:00 Celebrating Sobriety SUNDAY, July 26 8:30 Blood Pressure Clinic 9:00 Sunday Church School 9:00 Parish Choir Rehearsal 10:00 Choral Eucharist—Nave

Remember you can make reservations for church functions one of three ways: 1: on the church website located at (www.sjnc.net) by clicking on the Event Signup button; 2: Sign up on pew pads; or 3: Call the parish office at 704-786-0166, Ext. 0.

Liturgy Copyright Information: From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright © 2008 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #22140. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. “The Introduction to Today’s Liturgy” and “About the Liturgy” are taken from The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Sundays of the Church Year. Copyright © 1998 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Corporation, New York.

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