PRELUDE “Hymn Medley” - arr. Diane Bish

* GATHERING HYMN No. 879 “For the Beauty of the Earth” * 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 “Seek Ye First”

Duet by Lizzie Horst

and Shirley Geib-Medin

FIRST READING Jeremiah 15:15—21

PSALM Psalm 26:1—8

SECOND READING Romans 12:9—21

* GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Page 205 Alleluia…

* THE HOLY GOSPEL St. Matthew 16:21—28

Response after announcement: Glory to you, O Lord.

SERMON “Our Three-Point Plan of Action”

Pastor Lynn Williamson

* HYMN OF THE DAY No. 793 “Be Thou My Vision”

* PRAYERS Celebrate

* PEACE Page 206

TITHES AND OFFERINGS We give with promise...

VOLUNTARY “Let Streams of Living Justice” - arr. Charles Callahan

* 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, 790, 710, 697, 676

* 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” (stanza 1 )

* DISMISSAL Go in Peace. Share the Good News!

RESPONSE BY CONGREGATION Thanks be to God

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

Massillon, Ohio 44646 www.stjacob.org

“Catch the Spirit—Growing Together in Christ”

13TH 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

* 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! We are thankful for all who are able to worship with us today.

May the Lord richly bless each one of you.

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.

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are dedicated

to the Glory of God by Joe and Tamara Fye

in honor of son, Brandyn, on his 27th birthday TODAY!

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

SEPTEMBER ALTAR Mary Ann Breslin LECTOR Ruth Robison

TODAY, SEPTEMBER 3 9 AM WORSHIP IN THE NAVE WITH COMMUNION

5 PM YOUTH GUITAR LESSONS All Youth Welcome!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 LABOR DAY—OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

9 AM QUILTING, KNITTING, SEWING, CROCHETING 5—7:30 PM LA SHELL D-K-G

7 PM WORSHIP BOARD

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

7 PM WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL WITH COMMUNION

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

10 AM AA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

9 AM EZRA—MEN’S GROUP MEET AT MELDRUM’S 11 AM—3 PM CRUISE IN ( ST. JACOB REAR PARKING LOT)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

9 AM WORSHIP IN THE NAVE—ELW Liturgy Setting 4 10:15 AM RALLY DAY—SUNDAY SCHOOL

FOR ALL AGES RESUMES 5 PM YOUTH GUITAR LESSONS All Youth Welcome!

Note: First cousins of Margaret Reichenbach, Lizzie Horst and

Shirley Geib-Medin attended St. Jacob as children, graduated from Jackson High School, then both graduated from Capital University, in

Columbus to become school vocal music teachers.

Lizzie retired from Coshocton Schools and Shirley from Minneapolis

... for Sunday School is next week, September 10, following worship.

Please participate! Classes begin Sunday, September 17.

9/3/17

KAREEN BRENNEMAN ~ JUDY CHEYNEY ~ OWEN CHEYNEY MARTHA FIRM ~ SANDY KRAWSON ~ VIRGINIA LANCE ~ MARY ANN STEBLY

EMERIE WANZER ~ DELORES YODER

DON BOLENDER, 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 DEB THOMAS, ROSE ANNE MONNOT, from Jeanne Denino CLIFF SHAFER from Ray and Nancy Dickerson TOM HOMON, ANDY LHAMON, CAROLE CHAMBERLAIN, from Alex Dumm ROXY, from Chris Engmark MICHAEL HARRER (son), from Pat Harrer PETER MILLER, CHERYL SHARIER (sister), from Cynthia Kochheiser ROGER, from Jackie Kraft SAM APPIS from Cindi Kulla HARLAN ADKINS, from John and Carolyn Kyle KATHY ROBERTS from Russ and Karen Lehman SHIRLEY LE BLANC (cousin), from Nancy Lennon JAN FISHER, from Debbi Lowry BECKY TENIS, WANDA OLSON, ELIZABETH RIKKER, RAYMOND SEAMAN (nephew), from Mary Malendorf MAGGY VINTON, DANA, BILL A., from Judi Malinowski RICK HICKS, from John and Barb Marvin STACEY MILLER (daughter-in-law), from Bob and Michele Miller ELI SOMA, BARBARA KENYON, KAREN MURC, from Jeanne Papenfus SHERRY SPHULER (Bob’s sister), NADIENE ZIDAR, JIM FINN, from Bob and Maria Peters CHARLENE PHILLABAUM, NED GUEST, from Glenn and Sue Phillabaum PASTOR STEVE MARSHALL, from Debbie Rudish CAROL SOBERANO, JOE MUELLER, DONA MORRONE, DON CRONICK, DEBBIE KAUFMAN, from Jim and Diane Rutledge

THURSDAY EVENING WORSHIP

AT 7 P.M. WITH COMMUNION IN THE CHAPEL

Those who know they will be away on Sunday, could use Thursday service to stay connected to the

CONTINUOUS OUTREACH

Debbie Rudish 330-354-4734 cell

Tuesday Dinner for the Wanzer Family

A few dates open on the POSTED SIGN UP SHEET.

* * * * * * * * New underwear and gently used clothing,

particularly for men—casual clothing preferred.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, CANTON. Place your donation in the box

under the table in the narthex.

* * * * * * * * SALT BOX food pantry

at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, CANAL FULTON.

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER—CANNED FOODS

They are in need of brown paper bags!

(A box is under the table in the narthex and also

on the table by the basement door.)

The Stewardship Corner…

On Sunday, August 27 a Stewardship Mission Minute explained that

every now-and-then a fresh view on our financial giving is worthwhile. During the next few weeks we will pass on some information about

“Why We Give” as summarized by the ELCA. This week we begin with the topic

Why We Give

Understanding what the Bible says about financial generosity can help

us achieve a balanced plan for our giving.

The faith practice of regular offerings to our congregation is grounded in a “first fruits” biblical principle.

From 1 Corinthians 16:2—“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save whatever extra you earn, so that collections

THE CHIMNEY REBUILD PROJECT— STATUS UPDATE

We have finalized the selection of the two brick

colors for the chimney rebuild efforts. Bricks will be

sourced locally through Mathie Supply, Inc. in North Canton by Quality Masonry Company, Inc., our

masonry contractor. It is currently estimated that work on the chimney will begin this week.

Project duration is estimated at four (4) weeks.

Total cost to rebuild the chimney will be $33,930. As of August 27 our funding efforts have yielded

$23,923, so we are just 20.3% short of our

project goal of $30,000. Your continued help is needed to close the gap in our project fundraising.

Thank you for your generous contributions to date.

Prop- erty Chair, Alex 79.7% to Goal as of August 27, 2017

Can we “fill in” the Usher slots for October and beyond?

Questions—see Cynthia Lindeman, Worship Board

There is a helpful “duty sheet” available for

If anyone has a mini refrigerator that could be donated to a needy resident in a nursing home,

please see Tamara Fye or Cynthia Lindeman.

The ELCA’s “God’s Work, Our Hands” Sunday will be

September 17 for St. Jacob Lutheran Church. We will once again be gathering non-perishable food items and

canned goods for the disadvantaged. Please place your items on the cart in the narthex for this event.

ATTENDANCE:

Thursday Chapel Worship, August 24—6

CANTON MASSILLON CLUSTER FALL GATHERING Saturday, October 14, 2017

St. Paul Lutheran Church 3295 S. Union Ave. Alliance, OH 44601

Registration: Starts at 8:30 a.m. Gathering starts at 9:00 a.m. and will be over about 1:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00

Theme: “all anew”

Scripture: Psalm 104:30: “Lord, send forth your spirit…and renew the face of the earth” calls on God to send the Holy Spirit to renew not just God’s people, not just God’s church—but all God’s earth, the creation that God called good.

Lunch: We are again having a salad buffet. Bring one salad to share for every three attending. Rolls, beverages and plates etc. will be provided.

Offering: To be split between the Northeastern Ohio Synodical Women’s Organization and the Alliance Ministerial Organization.

In-kind gifts: Diapers and wipes; toothpaste and toothbrushes; shampoo and soap to be dispensed through the Alliance food bank. Information packets are on the table in the narthex.

PBS will air the new movie “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World.” It will be on Tuesday, September 12, at 8 p.m.

Pastor Lynn will be leading a video series using the Luther House of

Study website for today’s adult Sunday School Class.

Today’s topic is Education in Luther’s Day and Today.

AWESOME!

The following 28 people have signed up for the WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S on Saturday, September 23 at Jackson Park!

This will make such a good community showing for St. Jacob!

Emily, Kensington & Everly Blowers Krisi Liknes

Mary Ann Breslin Ralph & Cynthia Lindeman Patty Duffey Mary Mahlendorf

Becky Foltz Curt & Jeanne Papenfus Chey Halter Maria Peters

Ruth Hiltbrand Margaret Reichenbach

Sean, Amanda, Caleb & Daphne Kerr Ed & Debbie Rudish Carolyn Kyle Molleigh Wagner

Jane Lavis Pastor & La Shell Williamson Nancy Lennon

If there’s anyone on this list near and dear to your heart, and you would like

to support their efforts, you can donate by credit card in their name online. Online donors may remain anonymous , if they choose.

https://act.alz.org/goto/stjacobjackson Click DONATE TO THE TEAM

There is also a donation basket in the narthex. Checks should be made payable to Alzheimer’s Association. If you wish to participate but can’t

walk, we will have a canopy set up along the walkway. Bring a lawn chair and cheer us on!

CHOIR MEMBERS—RESTART OF THE CHOIR SEASON! The choir will rehearse Sunday, September 10 at 8:30 a.m.

and sing for the service at 9 a.m. Wednesday evening rehearsals begin on

Ladies—SAVE THE DATE

WELCA Fall Tea

in the afternoon of Sunday, September, 24