PRELUDE Variations on “America” - arr. Janet Linker

* GATHERING HYMN No. 890 “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” * GREETING AND KYRIE Page 203 Have mercy on us, Lord...

HYMN OF PRAISE Page 204 Glory be to God in heaven...

* PRAYER OF THE DAY Celebrate

ANTHEM “God Bless America” soloist Marlin Durr

Marlin sings the Refrain & the Preface

then everyone joins in singing the

Refrain.

FIRST READING Jeremiah 28:5—9

PSALM Psalm 89:1—4, 15—18

SECOND READING Romans 6:12—23

* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Page 205 Alleluia…

* THE HOLY GOSPEL St. Matthew 10:40—42

SERMON “Just the Word of Welcome”

Pastor Lynn Williamson

* HYMN OF THE DAY No. 848 “Give to Our God Immortal Praise!”

* PRAYERS Celebrate

* PEACE Page 206

TITHES AND OFFERINGS We give with freedom...

VOLUNTARY “The Ashgrove Tune” Emily Liknes on flute

Debbie Liknes on bells

* OFFERTORY No. 884 Doxology with Amen

* GREAT THANKSGIVING Page 206

* THE LORD’S PRAYER Page 208

COMMUNION Page 208 O Lamb of God,…

KNEELING No. 471 “Let Us Break

Bread Together”

TRADITIONAL COMMUNION No. 891, 893, 823, 717, 592

* COMMUNION BLESSING

* CANTICLE No. 547 Sent Forth by God’s Blessing (stanza 1)

* COMMUNION PRAYER

* BLESSING / BENEDICTION

* SENDING HYMN No. 887 “This is My Song”

St. Jacob Lutheran Church 8697 Mudbrook Street, N.W.

Massillon, Ohio 44646

www.stjacob.org “Catch the Spirit—Growing Together in Christ”

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

* CONFESSION / FORGIVENESS

In the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of The Holy Spirit. Amen 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. Amen.

(kneel as able) Most merciful God, 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

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake

* 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,

English translations of the Confession and the Apostles’ Creed © 1988 English Language Liturgical Consultation

www.englishtexts.org. Used by Permission of Augsburg Fortress under license #SB115900

WELCOME!

MAY THE BLESSINGS OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER comfort and strengthen you today.

COMMUNION STATEMENT: Everyone who is baptized and believes

that Jesus Christ is truly present in the sacrament of Holy Communion, and

sincerely wishes to commune personally with Him, is welcome to receive the Lord’s Supper. Children not confirmed or instructed in communion are

invited to receive a blessing.

THE RECORD OF FELLOWSHIP will be passed. Please fill in the proper information, remembering to mark if you receive communion.

CHURCH OFFICE 330-833-2960 PASTOR Lynn T. Williamson home 330-882-4169 email: pastor@stjacob.org DYFM Maria Peters cell 330-324-0012 email: maria63peters@gmail.com CHURCH SECRETARIES Cynthia Lindeman (Mon., Tue. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Bob Frey (Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) email info@stjacob.org ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR Margaret Reichenbach

PRAYER CHAIN LEADERS Jeanne Papenfus - 330-497-0454 Michele Miller- 330-497-7750

JULY ALTAR Pam Much LECTOR Curt Papenfus

TODAY, JULY 2

9 AM WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

5 PM YOUTH GUITAR LESSONS All Youth Welcome!

TUESDAY, JULY 4

INDEPENDENCE DAY—OFFICE CLOSED

THURSDAY, JULY 6 7 PM WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL WITH COMMUNION

FRIDAY, JULY 7

10 AM AA

SATURDAY, JULY 8

9 AM WOMEN OF THE WAY

9 AM EZRA MEN’S GROUP AT MELDRUM’S 11 AM—NOON CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR CHUCK ANESHANSEL

WITH THE SERVICE AT NOON

SUNDAY, JULY 9 9 AM WORSHIP

10:15 AM OUTREACH BOARD MEETING 5 PM YOUTH GUITAR LESSONS All Youth Welcome!

TUESDAY, JULY 11

9 AM SEWING, CROCHETING, QUILTING, KNITTING 7 PM BUNCO BELLES

THURSDAY, JULY 13

ATTENDANCE:

No Thursday Worship, June 22

PLEASE NOTE

Abbott Electric is tentatively scheduled to begin work on the pole and meter box (front-east side of the driveway) on Wednesday, July 5 in the morning. It is very possible electricity will be out all day Wednesday and into Thursday morning, July 6, if the inspectors don’t get done

Ralph and Cynthia Lindeman will be on vacation July 4—July 10.

2017 Lincoln Historic Highway BUY-WAY Yard Sale

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on August 10, 11, 12 Information/Applications & Agreements to use retail space

OUTREACH

Debbie Rudish 330-354-4734 cell

Tuesday Dinner for the Wanzer Family

SEVERAL DATES ARE STILL OPEN!

New underwear and gently used clothing,

particularly for men—casual clothing preferred.

Dress clothes not needed. Thank you for supporting this ministry.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, CANTON. Please place your donation in the box

under the table in the narthex.

ONGOING

SALT BOX food pantry at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, CANAL FULTON.

(A box is under the table in the narthex and also on the table by the basement door.)

7/2/17

KAREEN BRENNEMAN ~ OWEN CHEYNEY ~ JANET EDEL ~ MARTHA FIRM SANDY KRAWSON ~ VIRGINIA LANCE ~ MARY ANN STEBLY ~ EMERIE WANZER

DELORES YODER ~ GARY YODER

NEIL HANNI, from Sara Carr RICK KREEMER (Becky’s brother), ALICE, DOROTHY MORTON, CYNDI MERRIWEATHER, from Becky and David Clifton CONNIE COMPTON, from Cynthia Codispoti PAUL HENNIGIN from Ellen Conroy KELLY (daughter), from Linda Conroy DEBBIE PETRO, KENDRA DUNAWAY, STEPHEN MAPLES, LORI CASE, LINDSAY MILLER, from Jill Cooperider ROSE ANNE MONNOT, from Jeanne Denino KATEY DUFFEY (daughter), from Patty Duffey TOM HOMON, ANDY LHAMON, CAROLE CHAMBERLAIN, from Alex Dumm ROXY, from Chris Engmark EVA EVERETT, MICHAEL HARRER (son), from Pat Harrer PETER MILLER, CHERYL SHARIER (sister), from Cynthia Kochheiser ROGER, from Jackie Kraft HARLAN ADKINS, from John and Carolyn Kyle KATHY ROBERTS from Russ and Karen Lehman TERRY EVANS, from Terri Lewis TRACY FATH from Cynthia and Ralph Lindeman JAN FISHER, from Debbi Lowry ELIZABETH RIKKER, RAYMOND SEAMAN (nephew), from Mary Malendorf MAGGY VINTON, DANA, CHERYL, BILL A., from Judi Malinowski MARION KOONTZ, STACEY MILLER (daughter-in-law), from Bob and Michele Miller BARBARA KENYON, KAREN MURC, MARILYN SEWELL, from Jeanne Papenfus SHERRY SPHULER (Bob’s sister), NADIENE ZIDAR, JIM FINN, from Bob and Maria Peters CHARLENE PHILLABAUM, BONNIE LAWHON, NED GUEST, from Glenn and Sue Phillabaum PASTOR STEVE MARSHALL, from Debbie Rudish

REMEMBER

THURSDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

WITH COMMUNION

in The Chapel at 7 p.m. is open to all. Those who know they will be away on Sunday, can use this Thursday time to stay connected

Can we “fill in” the Usher slots through September?

Questions—see Cynthia Lindeman, Worship Board

...for the many cards and happy

birthday wishes for my celebration

of 102 years! Your thoughtfulness

is greatly appreciated.

Evelyn Brumbaugh

THE CHIMNEY REBUILD PROJECT—STATUS UPDATE

We are pleased to announce that we have selected Quality Masonry Company, Inc. as our contractor for our chimney restoration project. Quality Masonry was selected from a list of seven potential vendors and is located in Marion, Ohio and specializes in masonry restoration and new construction projects with emphasis on older buildings and churches. As well, they have a number of historical building site restoration projects on their résumé. With their staff of 40 trained masons, they undertake projects all over the state of Ohio and also into Indiana. They are insured for both workman’s compensation, liability and property damage. Quality Masonry will demolish the current chimney down to an area just above the roof flashing and will then rebuild the new chimney. We have opted to reduce the height of the new chimney by over 10 feet and by doing so will reduce the cost of the project by several

thousand dollars. Included in the scope of the rebuild project are removal and re-installation of the cross, the addition of a new ‘thru-wall’ flashing system that is designed to weep water and moisture away from the interior walls of the chimney structure, a new metal cap for the top of the chimney, a new

LED light for our cross and the application of a water repellant brick sealant used to protect the brick veneer from weather extremes. We will not be able to match the color and style of the current bricks on the chimney since custom made bricks are extremely expensive, so there will be a slight visible difference once the project is complete. We will do our best to match the current brick color as close as possible. Total cost to rebuild the chimney will be $33,930. We have been advised that the project will take nearly five weeks for completion and anticipate the starting date to be late August or early September, 2017. As of June 25 our funding efforts have yielded $15,245, so we are 49% short of our project goal of $30,000. Please help us close the gap on our project fundraising by continuing to give to the Chimney Rebuild Project. Consider purchasing a “brick or bricks” to help with this important project. Bricks are being ‘sold’ in $1,000, $500, $200, $100 and $50 designations. Simply make your donation amount known in the

other block

on the of- fering

51% to Goal as of June 25, 2017

THE CHIMNEY REBUILD PROJECT—STATUS UPDATE

We are pleased to announce that we have selected Quality Masonry Company, Inc. as our contractor for our chimney restoration project. Quality Masonry was selected from a list of seven potential vendors and is located in Marion, Ohio and specializes in masonry restoration and new construction projects with emphasis on older buildings and churches. As well, they have a number of historical building site restoration projects on their résumé. With their staff of 40 trained masons, they undertake projects all over the state of Ohio and also into Indiana. They are insured for both workman’s compensation, liability and property damage. Quality Masonry will demolish the current chimney down to an area just above the roof flashing and will then rebuild the new chimney. We have opted to reduce the height of the new chimney by over 10 feet and by doing so will reduce the cost of the project by several

thousand dollars. Included in the scope of the rebuild project are removal and re-installation of the cross, the addition of a new ‘thru-wall’ flashing system that is designed to weep water and moisture away from the interior walls of the chimney structure, a new metal cap for the top of the chimney, a new

LED light for our cross and the application of a water repellant brick sealant used to protect the brick veneer from weather extremes. We will not be able to match the color and style of the current bricks on the chimney since custom made bricks are extremely expensive, so there will be a slight visible difference once the project is complete. We will do our best to match the current brick color as close as possible. Total cost to rebuild the chimney will be $33,930. We have been advised that the project will take nearly five weeks for completion and anticipate the starting date to be late August or early September, 2017. As of June 25 our funding efforts have yielded $15,245, so we are 49% short of our project goal of $30,000. Please help us close the gap on our project fundraising by continuing to give to the Chimney Rebuild Project. Consider purchasing a “brick or bricks” to help with this important project. Bricks are being ‘sold’ in $1,000, $500, $200, $100 and $50 designations. Simply make your donation amount known in the

other block

on the of- fering

51% to Goal as of June 25, 2017