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The Journey September 26, 2021
Living Lord Lutheran Church 11107 Palmbrush Trail
Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202 941-753-9365
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PRE-SERVICE MUSIC The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. WELCOME
GATHERING SONG Glory To The Lamb
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OPENING SONG
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OPENING PRAYER
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GOSPEL SONG
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GOSPEL READING
Mark 9:38-50 (The Message)
38 John spoke up, “Teacher, we saw a man using your name to expel demons and we stopped him because he wasn’t in our group.” 39-41 Jesus wasn’t pleased. “Don’t stop him. No one can use my name to do something good and powerful, and in the next breath slam me. If he’s not an enemy, he’s an ally. Why, anyone by just giving you a cup of water in my name is on our side. Count on it that God will notice. 42 “On the other hand, if you give one of these simple, childlike believers a hard time, bullying or taking advantage of their simple trust, you’ll soon wish you hadn’t. You’d be better off dropped in the middle of the lake with a millstone around your neck. 43-
48 “If your hand or your foot gets in God’s way, chop it off and throw it away. You’re better off maimed or lame and alive than the proud owner of two hands and two feet, godless in a furnace of eternal fire. And if your eye distracts you from God, pull it out and throw it away. You’re better off one-eyed and alive than exercising your twenty-twenty vision from inside the fire of hell. 49-50 “Everyone’s going through a refining fire sooner or later, but you’ll be well-preserved, protected from the eternal flames. Be preservatives yourselves. Preserve the peace.”
MESSAGE
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MESSAGE SONG How Great Is Our God
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PRAYERS
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SONG BEFORE THE MEAL
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THE MEAL THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE P 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.
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LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread; and forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us;
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory, are yours
now and forever. Amen. MEAL INSTRUCTIONS P Communion here is just this simple – All are welcome. This is the Lord’s Table and it is Jesus who invites us to share in the meal of forgiveness and promise. So, it doesn’t matter who you are or how you are, but that you simply come and share in this meal because God’s gifts are free.
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MEAL SONG
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MEAL SONG
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BLESSING AND SENDING BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION P May this body and blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ, strengthen you and keep you in God's grace now and forevermore.
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SENDING SONG Hear Our Praises
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DISMISSAL DISMISSAL SONG Joy In The Journey
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The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of the Lord.
The Eternal Candle for the month of September is given by Patty Kunkel.
September Altar Guild John and Marlene Saum
COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION All who have faith in the words, “given for you” and “shed for you for the forgiveness of sin” is really worthy and well prepared to receive this sacrament. Communion is by individual cup (wine or white grape juice and gluten free wafers are available). Let an usher know if you need communion brought to you.
The Sunday bulletin focuses on the what, when, and where of announcements and ministry opportunities for the upcoming week. More detailed information is available on our Facebook page, in the Link, which is published weekly, and in the Voice, our monthly newsletter, and on our website – www.livinglordfl.org. Extra copies of the VOICE are available in the Narthex in the mail bins on the south wall.
Financial Support - Thank you for your continued support for our ministry and mission. Offerings and Forward in Faith commitments can be mailed to the church.
Attendance Pads Please fill out the attendance register and pass it down the aisle and let us know you were here. Add your name and if you are communing place a “C” in the member or visitor column. Otherwise, simply
place a checkmark () in that column. This is a change to satisfy our constitutional requirement to maintain a record of those who have communed. Thank you for helping us with this detail.
This week Tuesday- 7pm Education Team Meeting via Zoom Wednesday- 1pm Pastor’s Bible Study Thursday 10am Stewardship Saturday - 9:30am End of Life Seminar
Thank you Pastor Deb Fischer for serving today.
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How can I persuade my family to discuss my End of Life plans now and actually
use them later? EOL Seminar folks will learn more about this on Saturday morning
October 2.
There will be a memorial service for Linda Wilkins on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1pm. Light refreshments will follow.
The Adult Faith Formation Class will begin on October 3 at 10:15 am. Deacon Tara will lead a series entitled, “Making Sense of Martin Luther” by David Lose. In this class we will explore various topics about Martin Luther and the Reformation. Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the Narthex if you are interested in attending the class.
LUNCH BUNCH INVITATION We will meet on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Noon at The Grove, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, located on the corner of Lakewood Ranch Blvd. and Main Street. NOTE: THIS IS THE 2nd Thursday. All are welcome. Please look for the signup sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Kunkel at 941-748-6669.
Youth Activities Today - 10:15 am Children & Youth Faith Formation, 2:00 pm Youth Activity: Escape Room
Just as a reminder, the Worship team continues to review the latest information relative to the Coronavirus. Our guidelines are that masks are optional. That being said, each of us is encouraged to do what is right for our particular circumstances. At the time of distribution of the Lord’s Supper, all are welcome at the Table. If you are not comfortable receiving Holy Communion at this time, you are encouraged to come and receive a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and Pastor will share a blessing with you.
HAITI CRISIS and HURRICANE IDA The Lutheran Disaster Response is collaborating with partner organizations in the ELCA.org/disaster communities to meet relief needs, including food, nonfood items, temporary shelter and more. Your gifts today (100%) will support earthquake survivors and natural disaster relief. Please give to Lutheran Disaster Response to help these and others like it.
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Living Lord Lutheran Church Phone: (941) 753-9365 Fax: (941) 758-9015
Web Site: www.LivingLordFL.org Information: [email protected]
Monthly Newsletter: [email protected] All God’s Children Preschool Phone: (941) 739-2776
Pastor Director of Youth and Family Ministry
Terry Courter Tara Friedrichs
753-9365 813-947-9789
[email protected] [email protected]
Parish Administrator Maggie Hammond 753-9365 [email protected] Minister of Music Thomas Pizzi 753-9365 [email protected] All God’s Children Director Erin Bonifate 739-2776 [email protected] Office Clerk Marianne Strimer 753-9365 [email protected]
Church Council Officers
President Greg Fisher 567-5357 [email protected] Vice President Kim Schmidt 747-9594 [email protected] Financial Resources Bill McConnell 751-8053 [email protected] Secretary Karla Schrand 545-6769 [email protected]
Church Council – Team Leaders
Administration Rich Jones 614-570-6540 [email protected] Parish Life Terry Dansbury 919-749-3583 [email protected] Property Open Worship & Music Evangelism Member At Large
Rhoda Olson Patty Kunkel Barbara Sahr
201-6304 748-6669 314-517-8887
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Special Teams Leaders Education Stewardship AGC Liaison Altar Guild
Kim Schmidt John Saum Mary Hunter Marlene Saum
747-9594 753-1393 746-3757 753-1393
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Faith Comm. Nurses Karen Hansing 748-5806 [email protected] Fellowship Life Events Coord.
Ellen Hanson Open
981-9048
Financial Secretary Marty Mork 776-5921 [email protected] New Members Coord. Patty Kunkel 748-6669 [email protected] Outreach Marty Kane 413-847-9000 [email protected]
Cheryl Graham 744-2742 [email protected] Elaine Seamon 351-0863 [email protected]
Stephen Ministry Randy Hanson 981-9048 [email protected] Treasurer/Bookkeeper Lynn Fisher 567-5357 [email protected]