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The Season of Pentecost

Extending from Pentecost Sunday all the way to Christ the King Sunday in November, the season of Pentecost is a time to contemplate the living out of this life of the Holy Spirit. These days of the church year are grounded in God who is the rock; God, whose steadfast love breathed life into all creation; God, whose love animates the healing hands of Jesus. We, as Christians build upon this foundation, but the questions remain: What will we build? What will be built upon our lives ?

Gathering Prayerplease stand if you are able

Gathering Hymn 1. We have come into His house, Gathered in His name to worship HimWe have come into His house, Gathered in His name to worship HimWe have come into His house, Gathered in His name To worship Christ the Lord.Worship Him Christ the Lord.

2. Let’s forget about ourselves, Concentrate on Him and worship himLet’s forget about ourselves, Concentrate on Him and worship himLet’s forget about ourselves, Concentrate on Him And worship Christ the Lord.Worship Him Christ the Lord.

3. He is all my righteousness, I stand complete in Him and worship HimHe is all my righteousness, I stand complete in Him and worship HimHe is all my righteousness, I stand complete in Him And worship Christ the Lord. Worship Him Christ the Lord.

It is wonderful to worship with you today !

All are welcome regardless of church affiliation – or no church affiliation – faith tradition – or no faith tradi-tion. And we mean all ! Brown, Black, White, Yellow, young, old, single, married, divorced, gay, straight, republican, democrat, crying babies and screaming toddlers – whatever you are – you will be welcome here. No matter your gifts, abilities or struggles.

All parts of today's worship service are printed in this service bulletin.

Restrooms can be found downstairs.

Feel free to take pictures, videos, post to social media, even during worship - it's OK ! We love sharing God's word and hope you will too !

Parents with small children are welcome to use the church entryway area (through the glass doors) for quiet time. There is a changing table in the Women's bathroom.

90-04 175th Street Jamaica, Queens, NYC 718-739-7452 Rev. Robert "Bob" Fritch, Senior Pastor Rev. John Heidgerd, Associate Pastor

Roslyn Raymundo, Preschool Director Ariel Pilgrim, Parish Adminstrator

OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH

19th Sunday After PentecostSeptember 30, 2018

Welcome !

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Brief Order For Confessionand ForgivenessPlease remain standing

Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen

Pastor: In Christ's dying and rising, we are reborn; we are no longer dead in our sin. Let us return to the shepherd and guardian of our souls, confessing our sin.

If you are able, please kneel -- or you may be seated

Pastor: Almighty God . . .

All: We confess before you our preference for things that pass away, our silence in the face of injustice, our reluctance to accept the free-dom of forgiveness. Make us whole again; renew in us the grace of baptism; and set our minds on the things that are above.

Please remain kneeling

Pastor: God calls us to seek good and to turn away from evil. To those who believe in Jesus Christ, God grants forgiveness of sin, strength in weak-ness, and the promise of eternal salvation.

All: Amen

Opening Hymnplease stand if you are able

1. God of our life, all glorious Lord, Be now and evermore adored! Into the opening of this day Bring grace and love and peace, we pray.

2. Make clear our path, that we may see Where we must walk to be with thee And ever listen for thy voice, That we may make thy way our choice.

3. Give us thy help in ev'ry task, Nor let us fail of thee to ask For grace in speech, for love in deed, From wrongful actions to be freed.

4. At eventide then will we raise A grateful heart in songs of praise, And worship thee and thy dear Son With God the Spirit, ever one.

Pastor: The grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

All: And also with you.

Pastor: Let us pray. . . Generous God, your Son gave his life that we might come to peace with you. Give us a share of your Spirit, and in all we do empower us to bear the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

All: Amen

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Hymn of Praise 1. I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy Down in my heart Down in my heart Down in my heart I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy Down in my heart Down in my heart - to stay

2. I've got the peace that passes understanding Down in my heart

Down in my heart Down in my heart I've got the peace that passes understanding

Down in my heart Down in my heart - to stay

3. I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus Down in my heart

Down in my heart Down in my heart I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus Down in my heart Down in my heart - to stay

please be seated

First LessonJames 5:13-20New Revised Standard Version

Marks of the Christian community include praying for those who are sick and in need, celebrating with those in good health, re-storing those who have strayed, confessing sins to one another, and offering forgiveness to each other.

13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14 Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.

16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effec-tive. 17 Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. 18 Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest.

19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, 20 you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

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Reading of the Gospel Lesson Mark 9:38-50New Revised Standard Version

On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus teaches his dis-ciples about ministry that involves service and sacrifice. His disciples are slow to realize that these words apply to them as well as to others.

38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40 Whoever is not against us is for us. 41 For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward.

42 “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45 And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. 47 And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, 48 where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.

49 “For everyone will be salted with fire. 50 Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you sea-son it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

PsalmPsalm 19:7-14

Leader: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;

All: the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;

Leader: the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for-ever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

All: More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.

Leader: Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

All: But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults.

Leader: Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

All: Let the words of my mouth and the med-itation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Gospel Hymn Part 1 Please stand if you are able

Break now the bread of life, Dear Lord to me,As once you broke the loaves beside the sea.Beyond the Sacred page, I seek you Lord;My spirit waits for you, O living Word.

Bless your own truth dear Lord, To me, to me,As When you blest the bread by Galilee.Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall;And I shall find my peace, my all in all!

Gospel Hymn part 2

You are the Bread of Life, Dear Lord to me,Your Holy Word the truth that rescues me. Give me to eat and live with you above;Teach me to love your truth, for you are love.

Oh, send your Spirit Lord, now unto me,That he may touch my eyes and make me see.Show me the truth concealed within your Word,And in your book revealed I see my Lord.

please be seated

Sermon Rev. Robert "Bob" Fritch

Hymn of the Day

please stand for the hymn

1. Where cross the crowded ways of life,Where sound the cries of race and clanAbove the noise of selfish strifeWe hear your voice, O Son of Man.

2. The cup of water given for youStill holds the freshness of your graceYet long these multitudes to viewThe strong compassion in your face.

3. O Master, from the mountainsideMake haste to heal these hearts of pain;Among these restless throngs abide;Oh, tread the city's streets again;

4. Till all the world shall learn your loveAnd follow where your feet have trodTill glorious from your heaven aboveShall come the city of our God.

The Prayers of the Churchplease remain standing

We will sing the following traditional hymn from South Africa

- then the music will drop for the prayers - you may hum along if you like.

When the music rises, we will again sing the hymn twice.

Thuma mina - thuma mina - thuma mina - hear us Lord

Hear me Jesus - hear me Jesus hear me Jesus - hear us Lord

at the end of the prayers

Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always

All: And also with you.

With a handshake, we greet one another with a sign of God's peace. . .

You may be seated following the sharing of the peace

OfferingWe worship God through our giving.

As the offering plate is passed we respond to God's Word as we give

thanks for God's material and spiritual gifts to us.

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The Great Thanksgiving spoken

Pastor: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you.

Pastor: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them to the Lord.

Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Pastor: It is right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Al-mighty, Creator of heaven and earth. You are the one who was, and is, and is yet to come. And so with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unend-ing hymn . . .

The Sanctus sung - repeat after pastor

Pastor: Holy

All: Holy

Pastor: Holy, Holy

All: Holy, Holy

Pastor: Holy God Almighty

All: Holy God Almighty

Pastor: Heaven is filled with glory Hosanna in the highest

All : Heaven is filled with glory Hosanna in the highest

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Offertory

Sung by congregation as the gifts are presented at the altar

Please stand if you are able.

Take my life – that I may beConsecrated Lord to theeTake my moments and my days Let them flow in ceaseless praise

1. Take my hands and let them moveAt the impulse of Thy loveTake my feet and let them beSwift and beautiful for Thee

Take my life – that I may beConsecrated Lord to theeTake my moments and my days Let them flow in ceaseless praise

2.Take my silver and my goldNot a mite would I withholdTake my intellect and useEvery power as Thou shalt choose

Take my life – that I may beConsecrated Lord to theeTake my moments and my days Let them flow in ceaseless praise

Leader: Let us pray . . . Gracious God,

All: You open your hand, filling our lives with all good things and renewing the face of the earth. We offer these gifts in thanksgiving for all that we have re-ceived from your bounty. Accept them for the sake of him who offered his life for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Agnus Dei

All: Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldHave mercy - Have mercy - On us

O - Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldHave mercy - Have mercy - On us

Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldHave mercy - Have mercy - On us

O - Lamb of GodYou Take away the sin of the worldGrant us - Grant us - Your peace

please be seated

The Holy Communion

Instructions for receiving Holy Communion

All are welcome at the Lord’s Table for communion; children and those of other faiths are

invited to share the bread and a blessing.

Communion will be distributed in this fashion:

When dismissed by an usher please come to the front of the church

to receive the bread from the Pastor or Assisting Minister.

If you are seated on the right sideof the church please go to the right side

communion rail.

If you are seated on the leftside go to the left side communion rail.

The Assistant minister will follow with the cup.

Please dip your wafer into the wine when prompted.

If you are unable to come forward but would like to receive communion, please inform the usher

and communion will be brought to you in the pew.

Gluten-free wafers and wine are available - ask when you come

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Eucharistic Prayer

Pastor: All glory and honor to you, God of grace, for you gave your only Son Jesus Christ once for all on the cross to be the one perfect sacrifice for the sin of the world, that all who believe in him might have eternal life.

All: Amen, Come Lord Jesus.

Pastor: 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 remem-brance 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.

Therefore heavenly Father, in this sacrament of the suffering and death of your Son, we now celebrate the wonder of your grace and your saving presence in our lives.

All: Amen

Pastor: Let us now pray with confidence the words our Saviour gave us:

All: 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

Pastor: Come, all has been prepared; eat and drink with delight, and be satisfied.

All: Thanks be to God.

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Communion Hymnto be sung by the congregation

1. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew,That I may love what Thou dost love,And do what Thou wouldst do.

2. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure,Until with Thee I will one will,To do and to endure.

3. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this earthly part of meGlows with Thy fire divine.

4. Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die,But live with Thee the perfect lifeOf Thine eternity.

When all have returned to their seats, the congregation will please stand

Pastor: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

All: Amen

Leader: Let us pray . . . God our creator,

All: At this table you have satisfied us with the good things of your grace. Fix our hearts on your mercy and truth, that our lives may reflect your love for all creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Post-Communion Canticle

All: Thank the Lord and sing his praise; Tell everyone what he has done.Let everyone who seeks the LordRejoice and proudly bear his nameHe recalls his promises And leads his people forth in joy With shouts of thanksgiving, Alleluia. Alleluia

please be seated

Congregational Announcements

please stand for the Benediction and closing Hymn

Pastor: Continue to walk in Christ Jesus, rooted and built up in him. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever.

All: Amen

Apostolic Greeting, Apostle's Creed, Great Thanksgiving, Agnus Dei, Post-Com-munion Canticle: reprinted from Lutheran Book of Worship, Setting 1, copyright © 1978, used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license # 10723-S. Offertory Prayer, Post-Communion Prayer & Benediction: reprinted from Sundays & Sea-sons, copyright © 2004, used by permission of Augsburg Fortress. Offering Hymn - "Accept, O :Lord the Gifts We Bring" (WOV 759) text copyright © 1990, used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license # 10723-S. All other hymns used this morning are in the public domain.

Cover Art -- "Drawn From the Word, Year A" © 2004 Creative Communications for the Parish.

Closing hymn

1. Are you weary, are you heavy hearted?Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;Are you grieving over joys departed?Tell it to Jesus alone.

Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus, He is a friend that's well known; You've no other such a friend or brother, Tell it to Jesus alone.

2. Do the tears flow down you cheeks unbidden?Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;Have you sins that to men's eyes are hidden?Tell it to Jesus alone.

3. Do you fear the gath'ring clouds of sorrow?Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow?Tell it to Jesus alone.

4. Are you troubled at the thought of dying?Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;For Christ's coming Kingdom are you sighing?Tell it to Jesus alone.

Leader: Go in peace, serve the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

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welcome home !

Arrivals and Departures . . . Free Parking ~ Every SundayAvailable on the south side of 90th Avenue from 175 Street to 178 Street. You MUST display a yellow parking permit. To get a permit ask an usher - they are FREE!

Cold water is available in the church entryway.

Hand Sanitizers are available in the entryway and in the bathrooms.

How to Reach Us

Church Address 90-04 175 St., Jamaica 11432 OurSaviourOffice 718-739-7452 OurSaviourSchool 718-739-7452 ChurchFax 718-739-3964 Church e-mail oursaviourjamaica@nyc.rr.com Church web site www.oursaviourjamaica.com

Pastor Bob (Home) 718-657-2890 (cell) 917-488-8154 e-mail rfritch@nyc.rr.com

Pastor John (cell) 914-275-3106 e-mail jheidgerd@gmail.com

If you have an e-mail address, please share it with us. Please use the tear-off card on the back of this bulletin.

Contact Us . . .

Today - 19th Sunday After Pentecost

Worship 8:30 AMWorship 10:00 AMSunday's Kids 10:00 AMWorship 11:30 AM Wednesday Food Pantry 10:00 AM

Thursday Choir 7:00 PM

Saturday Church Prep 9:30 AMConfirmation Class 10:00 AMWomen of Our Saviour 1:00 PM

Next Sunday - 20th Sunday After Pentecost

Worship 8:30 AMWorship 10:00 AMSunday's Kids 10:00 AMWorship 11:30 AM

Nineteenth Sunday After PentecostSeptember 30, 2018

guest preachers - coming soon

Rev. Dr. Cathy Ellen RosenholtzPastor of Augustana Lutheran Church

in Washington, DCformer Associate Pastor here at Our Saviour

will be preaching here at Our Saviour on October 14 at all three services

in honor of the 95th Anniversary of Our Saviour

Rev. Dr. Winston PersaudProfessor of Systematic Theology at

Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa

will be preaching here at Our Saviour on All Saints Sunday - November 4 at all three services

he will be preaching here at Our Saviour again at 4:00 PM for a Memorial service for Pastor Dabee's Father

Rev. Kurt HutchensPastor of Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney, Michiganrepresenting Food for the Poor

will be preaching here at Our Saviour at all three services Harvest Sunday - November 11

Rev. Rodwell ThomPastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Pasadena, Texas

will be preaching here at Our Saviour on October 21 at all three services

he will be preaching at the Ministry Among Guyanese Service 4:00 PM at St. Paul's LC in Richmond Hill

we are . . . about the youth !

Every First Friday 1st Friday for Youth

Every first Friday of the month at 7:00 PMFor youths age 12-20

Form your faithFind new friends

Feed your communityFeel safe and have fun !

Next Gathering: Friday, October 5

A New Kind of Sunday School * Interactive Learning * New Activities Each Week * Fun games and crafts

Sunday Mornings - at 10 AM

For Ages 3 to 12

“We had so much fun last Sunday !

Don’t miss Sunday’s Kids!”

we are . . . all about growing

Our 95th year of ministry in this place !

Anniversary Weekend 2018

WORSHIP (free -of course) Sunday - October 14, 2018

Guest Preacher: Rev. Cathy RosenholtzFormer-Associate Pastor at Our Saviour

at all three services

DINNER / DANCE Anniversary Dinner and Party at Antun’s follows worship

Ticket Price: $95 adults - $35 under 12

Tickets for the dinner / dance are on sale NOW after each service oryou can purchase tickets online

Been away ? Vacation ?

The needs of our community continue even when you are away - You can sup-port the ministries of your church even while you are on vacation ! Go to the church web site and click on the GIVE button in the upper-right hand corner . It’s easy - It’s secure - It’s free

Confirmation Classes Begin Soon !

Confirmation Class at Our Saviour Starts Soon !What is Confirmation ? Confirmation is a two-year pro-cess of deepening the faith of our young people age 13 and older. One year studies the big stories of the Bible and the second year looks at our Lutheran roots.

Confirmation is an IMPORTANT part of the faith life of our young people - and it’s fun too. Taught by our own Pastor John.

There is still time to get your child into this year's class - please speak to Pastor John

Connection to medical providers regardless of immigration services

Benefits for Immigrants: Food, Legal Help

Help Navigating the public systems

Supportive counseling

ANYONE in need is eligible for services

718-739-7452 Option 9

YWCA Outreach at Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Huiping Yang Leslie Lachenauer

Lutheran Disaster Response is working to bring God’s hope, healing and renewal to those who have been affected by Hurricane Florence.

We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work. Together, we stand with synods, congrega-tions, pastors and Lutheran-affiliated social minis-tries to help serve those most affected.

Gifts can be given online through the church web site, or put in an offering envelope - please mark the envelope clearly "LDR"

Altar FlowersOluremi Akintomide Thanksgiving for God's Mercies Maneela Suchitt In Honor of Birthday Blessings for Tiffany Misir

Worship Bulletins Oluremi Akintomide Thanksgiving for God's MerciesManeela Suchitt In Honor of Birthday Blessings for Tiffany Misir

Candles for the AltarOluremi Akintomide Thanksgiving for God's MerciesManeela Suchitt In Honor of Birthday Blessings for Tiffany Misir

Communion Bread & WineOluremi Akintomide Thanksgiving for God's MerciesManeela Suchitt In Honor of Birthday Blessings for Tiffany Misir

Devotional BookletsOluremi Akintomide Thanksgiving for God's MerciesManeela Suchitt In Honor of Birthday Blessings for Tiffany Misir

Video Ministry to the HomeboundOluremi Akintomide Thanksgiving for God's Mercies

Food Pantry Oluremi Akintomide Thanksgiving for God's MerciesManeela Suchitt In Honor of Birthday Blessings for Tiffany Misir

disaster response

memorial gifts

Candles for the AltarVira Chandra In Honor of God's Blessings

memorial gifts

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The Perfect church . . . for those who aren’t !

This year marks our 95th year of ministry in Queens. Orga-nized in 1923, Our Saviour Lutheran Church includes people from 26 nations of origin, gathered together to celebrate in Word and Sacrament the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to root our hope in the power of the Good News.

As a people who have been touched by God’s love in Jesus Christ, we respond by giving our lives in friendship and service.

We are: A Joyful people ! A Diverse people ! Gathered for worship ! Scattered for ministry !Welcome !

90-04 175th Street Jamaica, NY 11432

Worship ScheduleWorship every Sunday

8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM

For more informationvisit our website ~

www.oursaviourjamaica.com

or call us ~ 718-739-7452

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