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Zion Lutheran Church Sunday Worship

Organ Led . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m.

Worship Band . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – October 11, 2020 Please observe a few minutes of quiet time as you prepare for worship. We invite you to

pray and read the Scriptures lessons for the day.

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Love in Christ Is Strong and Living LSB 706

Text and tune: © 1979 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000463

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

Invocation P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

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Confession and Absolution P Our help is in the name of the Lord, C who made heaven and earth. P If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? C But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. P Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word and call upon Him in prayer and

praise, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

Silence for reflection on our need for forgiveness

P We pray, C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to

everlasting life. Amen. P Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake

forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen. Stand

Service of the Word

Kyrie LSB 204

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Gloria in Excelsis LSB 204

Holy Scripture Matthew 18:1–5, 10–20 P The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the eighteenth chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. 1At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me,

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10“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. 12What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? 13And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. 14So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. 15“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him

be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 19Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ. Sit

Children's Message Children please remain standing to better see what is happening up front.

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O Gracious Lord, with Love Draw Near LSB 599 sts. 1–3

Text: © 2003 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000463 Tune: © 1971 Faber Music Ltd. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000463

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Apostles’ Creed C I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell.

The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints,

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the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen.

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O Gracious Lord, with Love Draw Near LSB 599 sts. 4–6

Text: © 2003 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000463 Tune: © 1971 Faber Music Ltd. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000463

Sermon [Pastor's sermon is available for listening later this week at ZionLutheranNH.org under Sermon Audio]

Offering (You can also click on the Online Giving button at ZionLutheranNH.org to set up one-time or recurring payments when you are at home or even now in worship, which may take you only 2 minutes.)

Please send a representative from your family up with your completed yellow information sheet and any offerings as an act of worship in response to Christ’s abundant kindness toward us.

Prayers of the People L The Lord Jesus has promised that where two or three are gathered in His

name He is among us, and so we pray as His gathered people, confident that He hears us and cares for us:

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That the Holy Spirit would grant us courage to speak Jesus’ name both to warn those in sin and to bring them the good news of forgiveness of their sins by His cross, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L That the Father would grant healing and relief of pain for Bob, Libby, Kathleen, Carol, Kimberly, Michelle, Val, Dori, Tina, and everyone whose hurts weigh on our minds, that they would be restored to us and ultimately delivered to everlasting life, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L That God would deliver us from the pandemic and other dangers, that He would give us good and honest leaders who will govern according to His will

for all just nations, that He would spare us from a sudden death, that He would provide harvests to feed all people and rain in due season, and that He would bring an end to violence, prejudice, and racism, let us pray to the Lord:

C Lord, have mercy.

L Hear us, O Lord Jesus, and take care of us who remain undeserving and simply in need of Your rescuing grace, because You reign with the Father and with the Holy Spirit, together one God and one Lord, now and forevermore.

C Amen.

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Lord’s Prayer C 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.

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Benediction P The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace.

C Amen. Sit

“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive” LSB 843

Text: © Oxford University Press. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License no. 110000463 Tune: Public domain

Acknowledgments

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2018 Concordia Publishing House.

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Zion Lutheran Church Prayer Requests – October 11, 2020

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every- thing, by prayer and petition

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 (Prayer requests are removed after 2 weeks unless resubmitted)

Prayers of Thanksgiving:

Gary-he is safely home after 21 days of fighting fires, Linda Cruz’s nephew.

For God blessing the 9th Successfully Serving Your Aging Congregation Webinar.

For those who need healing:

Those with cancer: Austin Creech, Maynard Johnson, Molly Everett, Anna, Richard, Janice Binks,

Kathy Gardner, Neil Erdahl, Shirley Pelfry, Bob Ladd, Barbara Smith, Lorrie Powers, Patricia Calderia,

Coby Harris, Ellen Paar, Ray Cooper, Brian Fandrich, Michael Phelps, Tiffany Oreglia, Joann Barklage,

Lisa, Donna Gans, Gary, Craig Hubbard, Steve, Tammy, Nickie Loya, Conni Morrison, Lloyd Miller,

Libby Ingerham, Kathleen Bechtel, Christy Stanard, Jamie Manalo, Susan, Natika, Elbert Parris, George

Crispen, Stan, Elliott Ross, Kristi, Mike Grmoyles, Monica Bennett, Jeff Crepps, Erinn Schutte and all

those suffering from this disease.

Those with health concerns: Denny Wolf, Carla Trujillo, Eileen Hanebutt, Trevor Cooper, Robert

Hansen, Buzz Osterli, Pastor Ellis, Steven Giese, Arline Judish, Doug Thennis, Carol Kwolek, Cindy

Fry, Bob Mountjoy, Cheryl Scherer, Joyce Cooper, Danny Stone, Jan Silva, Mary, Jan

Val Brauer-recovering from concussion.

Michelle Fischer-healing from an ear infection.

Ruth Fischer-healing from injured tailbone, Ken’s mom.

Bob-healing from burst aorta and one of his kidneys failed, Jackie Carbaugh’s brother-in-law.

Norma Cruz-healing from sleep apnea, Linda Cruz’s sister-in-law.

Janice Rupp-for good test results and appointments with Drs, Lois Brauer’s daughter.

Family who has been affected by COVID-healing for all members as one has taken a turn for

the worse and 6 others who have tested positive, the last being the baby, family of Chuck &

Fran Kaiser.

David-in ICU, needs healing, friend of Pat Keller.

Dan Barrera’s superintendent-healing from COVID.

Jesse’s dad-health issues, neighbor to Darlene Owen.

Kimberly-ease of passing kidney stones and all goes smoothly, Jackie Carbaugh’s daughter.

Terri-diagnosed with COVID, has pneumonia an dis on oxygen, co-worker of Julene Cornejo.

Father of Lois Brauer’s pharmacist-diagnosed with COVID and has heart issues.

President Trump and the First Lady-diagnosed with COVID.

Lois Brauer-healing from a root canal.

Haley-diagnosed with COVID and has asthma, daughter of Mickey Wolf’s co-worker.

Emily West-healing from broken back due to a car accident, step-daughter to a friend of

Melanie Schick’s daughter.

For those facing or recovering from surgery:

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Katie VanKempen-recovering from gallbladder surgery, LaRue Wolf’s granddaughter.

Jeff-recovering from gall bladder surgery, customer of LaRue Wolf.

Diane-recovering from surgery, Lois Brauer’s cousin.

Sue-recovering from knee surgery, friend of Darlene Owen.

For those homebound because of health issues:

Marion Pratt, Kay Alvis, Laurel Johns, Mattie Mae King, JoAnne Schramm, Jack Potratz, Lloyd Miller

For those who have lost a loved one:

General Concerns:

Government Leaders

For our military people & those serving abroad: Howie Filbert

Peace between all nations.

Persecuted Christians throughout the world.

All believers in Christ would be bold to share their faith.

For all those in the US and around the world affected by the virus - frightened, worried, lonely, loss of

loved ones, loss of jobs, ill with the virus or something else.

For those that are traveling: Danny & Cindy Wolf

Healthy Pregnancy & Babies: Krystal Mendez, Elizabeth Hintz, Val Brauer, Tara Anderson

For God’s peace, guidance and/or strength: Cheyenne, Trevor, Anthony, Tyler

For those needing a job or getting promotion, etc.:

For all those affected by the wildfires:

For all those affected by the hurricane:

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Zion In Action October 11, 2020

GIVE GOD THE GLORY FOR . . . Worship Attendance Last Week: 52 8:00 am - 25 / 9:30 am - 27 Sunday Morning Christian Education: Not Gathering at This Time! Sunday School: / Adult Classes: Budget receipts: $6,607.35 Weekly Average year to date: $5,412.30 Designated Offering: $20,170.00

ALTAR FLOWERS today are given by Ken & Cindy Fischer in honor of Michelle’s birthday and by Meatta Koenig in honor of Richard’s and Gormah’s birthday. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS are available from the ushers upon request.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS — Except for holidays, the church office is open from 8:30am-4:30pm

Monday through Friday. If you want an appointment with Pastor, please call the office to make an

appointment.

BIRTHDAYS this week: 12 – Michelle Fischer, 13 – Tim Ellis, Scott Findlay, Jamie Stone, 15 – Brooke Castro, Elizabeth Hintz, 16 – Chloe Clark, Jeremy Hintz, Merilyn Scheidel, 17 – Mitchell Hintz, Jamye Lowman

MISSION WEST CONFERENCE - Exploring mission in today’s changing landscape with Tod Bolsinger, celebrated author in doing mission in uncharted territory, and practitioners in healthcare, government, and community-engagement.

This Saturday, October 17th, 11am - 3pm Entirely online and FREE!

Simply go to psd.online.church to connect WEDNESDAY BIBLE HOUR - Our weekly Scripture study starts again this Wednesday on Zoom! This week looking at Psalm 144 (your discussion guide attached in This Week's email)

For all adults and youth (Invite a friend)

6:30pm Find the link to connect in This Week's email OR dial on your phone: 669-900-6833

Meeting ID: 893 4698 2285 Passcode: 451988

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We will continue WORSHIPING TOGETHER on Sunday mornings to receive the life-giving gifts of Jesus. We will gather outside in the cool of the morning at 8:00 and 9:30 AM. Please cover your mouth and nose, practice physical distancing, and check in at the welcome table upon arrival out of consideration for everyone gathered. Indeed, Zion Lutheran’s shared life continues even as we intentionally pivot in the weeks ahead, and we are asking you to please still INTENTIONALLY SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH in her collective mission. You can always give online at ZionLutheranNH.org or by mailing it to:

Zion Lutheran Church 3644 Bolivar Ave. North Highlands, CA 95660

While we have been part of the COVID pandemic disaster for five months now, the residents of The Ridge above Chico, CA, have been part of the CAMP FIRE DISASTER for 20 months and are now living through two disasters. Their first disaster began at 6:30 AM, 11/08/18. As soon as COVID related issues can be resolved, volunteers with construction and certified tree removal skills will be needed. If you, or a team of which you are a part, can travel to The Ridge with the ability to be self-contained (provide your own food, shelter, and equipment), contact me and I will help you coordinate where your skills might be employed and dates when they might be put into use. Rev (em) Phil Zabell, pzcard@yahoo.com. “LIFE QUOTES” from Lutherans For Life - “Laws of the State clearly matter, and the message they send affects the mindset of society. But, if our battle cry for life begins on the abortion table, then we’ve waited too long to speak. If our efforts to model life end in the courtroom, then we’ve already lost our children. God help us; it’s time to ask ourselves if we speak life or whisper death.” Tawnia Hoehne, Frazee, Minnesota STEWARDSHIP - Matthew 22:5 – “But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business.” The invitation to join God in His feast and in His work is easily ignored. The rest of life seems so much more pressing, and we always think there will be another time when we can catch back up with God. But what joys are we missing when we set aside God’s invitation to join Him in His plans and purposes? What inheritance are we trading for the world’s bowl of pottage? Board of Directors Minutes and Voters’ Minutes – Since we are mostly homebound, it was suggested that we offer to email the approved Board of Directors Minutes and the draft Voters’ Minutes. If you would like to receive these in your email, please let the office know by calling 916-332-4001 or emailing zionnhsec@gmail.com and we will be happy to send those to you as they are available.

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The 2020 FLOWER CHART - If you would like to sign up for flowers please call the church office. If you have a special occasion or in memory of someone, we can put that down as well. Cost is $40 per week if the florist provides (split between if multiple sign-ups for one Sunday) or you can provide your own flowers no later than 7:45 am on that Sunday, but you must sign up and let the office know so we can cancel our florist delivery.

This Week at Zion September October 11 - 18, 2020

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 11 Organ Led 8:00 am Worship Band 9:30 am MONDAY – OCTOBER 12 HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED Special Board of Directors (Budget) – Zoom Meeting 6:30 pm TUESDAY – OCTOBER 13 Tuesday Ladies Bible Study – Zion Center 9:00 am WEDNESDAY – OCTOBER 14 Bible Hour - Zoom 6:30 pm THURSDAY – OCTOBER 15

Thursday Bible Study – Zoom 10:00 am Bulletin Crew – Conf Room 10:00 am FRIDAY – OCTOBER 16 SATURDAY – OCTOBER 17 Ukrainians – Lawn Area 9:00 am SUNDAY – OCTOBER 18 Organ Led 8:00 am Worship Band 9:30 am If you would like to join one of the Bible study sessions via Zoom and you do not have access, please contact

the office.

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Next Sunday’s Servants – October 18, 2020

8:00 AM Elder – Ushers – Acolyte – Readers – Communion Assistant – Altar Guild – Elliott & Nan Ross Children’s Message – Pastor Colter Musician – Diane Foster 9:30 AM Elder – Ushers – Acolyte – Readers – Communion Assist. – Altar Guild – Children’s Message – Pastor Colter Musician – Praise Band

HELP WANTED!

The FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE is in need of people. They work hard to make sure that our special events go off without a hitch. If you are interested in being on the Fellowship Committee please contact Fran Ahles at 419-3145 or just show up at a meeting the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the new kitchen. BE AN USHER FOR THE 8 AM OR 10:45 AM SERVICE - Anyone (men, women and youth) can be an usher. There are no special requirements or skills needed other than to show up and serve. Please contact Bryant Bickford at 916-616-9314 for early service and the office for late service if you are interested.