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Pentecost 21 – Series C October 9, 2016
DIVINE GRACE EV. LUTHERAN
CHURCH and SCHOOL Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3000 S. Lapeer Road Orion, MI 48359-1317 (248) 391-1131 www.divinegrace.net
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Welcome to Divine Grace Lutheran Church
We extend our sincere greetings and welcome to all who are joining us for worship. We pray that God’s Word will refresh and strengthen you for the coming week. If you are a visitor, thank you for joining us and we invite you to worship with us again soon! If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become part of our congregation. Our pastor will answer any questions that you may have. We kindly ask that all visitors please sign the Guest Register in the church entryway.
Theme: Our faithfulness as Christians is a response to the faithfulness God has shown toward us. His love for us when we were unlovable and his salvation for us when we were without hope are divine acts of faithfulness. These acts inspire us to thank, praise, serve, and obey him.
Opening Hymn: 250 From All that Dwell below the Skies Liturgy: Service of the Word, page 38 Old Testament Lesson: Ruth 1:1-19a Ruth's faithfulness to her mother-in-law was directly tied to her devotion to the one true God of Israel. 1 In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. 2 The man's name was Elimelech, his wife's name Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem, Judah. And they went to Moab and lived there. 3 Now Elimelech, Naomi's husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. 4 They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, 5 both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband. 6 When she heard in Moab that the LORD had come to the aid of his people by providing food for them, Naomi and her daughters-in-law prepared to return home from there. 7 With her two daughters-in-law she left the place where she had been living and set out on the road that would take them back to the land of Judah. 8 Then Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go back, each of you, to your mother's home. May the LORD show kindness to you, as you have shown to your dead and to me. 9 May the LORD grant that each of you will find rest in the home of another husband.” Then she kissed them and they wept aloud 10 and said to her, “We
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will go back with you to your people.” 11 But Naomi said, “Return home, my daughters. Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands? 12 Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have another husband. Even if I thought there was still hope for me--even if I had a husband tonight and then gave birth to sons-- 13 would you wait until they grew up? Would you remain unmarried for them? No, my daughters. It is more bitter for me than for you, because the LORD's hand has gone out against me!” 14 At this they wept again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law good-by, but Ruth clung to her. 15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” 16 But Ruth replied, “Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” 18 When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her. 19 So the two women went on until they came to Bethlehem.
Psalm 111, page 106 in the hymnal
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done mar-vel-ous things.
Great are the works 'of the Lord;* they are pondered by all who de'light in them.
Glorious and majestic 'are his deeds,* and his righteousness endures for'ever.
He has caused his wonders to be re'membered;* the Lord is gracious and com'passionate.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done mar-vel-ous things.
The works of his hands are faith'ful and just;* all his precepts are trust'worthy.
He provided redemption for his 'people;* he ordained his covenant for'ever.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of 'wisdom;* all who follow his precepts have good under 'standing.
Glory be to the Father and 'to the Son* and to the Holy 'Spirit, as it was in the be'ginning,* is now, and will be forever. 'Amen.
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done mar-vel-ous things.
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Epistle Lesson & Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 The salvation that he had in Jesus Christ moved Paul to be faithful to the gospel despite
the suffering that he endured because of it. 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God's word is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; 13 if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself. Verse of the Day: Alleluia. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation. Alleluia. Gospel Lesson: Luke 17:11-19
Only one of the ten lepers returned with a word of thanks for the miraculous healing of his disease. When we realize the tremendous blessings Christ has earned for us, may thankfulness always be our response. 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. 16 He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him--and he was a Samaritan. 17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” Hymn of the Day: 476 Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower Sermon (2 Timothy 2:8-13):
Never Give Up!
Offering Our congregation’s members willingly give offerings to support the Lord’s work here and around the world out of their love for Christ. If you are a guest or visitor today, please do not feel obligated to give an offering.
Hymn: 462 Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
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Closing Hymn: 326 May the Grace of Christ Our Savior
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We thank our Service Participants: Preacher: Pastor Mark Voss Organist: Mrs. Marie Sazy Sunday Ushers: 8:00 am – K. Miskowski, K. Krueger 10:45 am – K. Uhlig, S. Kimmel, T. Hunn, W. Herron
AT A GLANCE…
Trunk or Treat –October 22 - Bring in Candy Donations!
Register for Parent’s Night Out (Oct.28)
Our Week with the Savior: October 9-16 This Sunday 8:00 & 10:45 am
9:30 am Worship Services Adult Bible Class and Children’s Sunday School
Monday 5:30 pm 7:00 pm
Confirmation Class Elders Meeting
Tuesday 7:00 pm School Board Meeting Wednesday 9:00 am
9:30 am 7:00 pm
School Chapel 4’s, YF, and K Field Trip to Stony Creek Orchard Bible Study Bible Information Class Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday 7:00 pm Choir Practice Scholastic Book Fair
Friday 1:30-5:30 pm Open House at MLS in Saginaw Scholastic Book Fair
Saturday 9:00 am LWMS Rally in Riga, MI Next Sunday 8:00 & 10:45 am
9:30 am Worship Services Adult Bible Class and Children’s Sunday School WELS Lion’s Day at Ford Field Scholastic Book Fair
Parish News…
Altar Flowers: The flowers that beautify our service today were given to God’s glory by Ron and Joy Jorgenson in celebration of their 40th anniversary, and also in honor of Andrew’s birthday.
Choir Practice – 7:00 on Thursdays: There is still time to join! Practices are on Thursdays at 7:00 pm (note time change). “Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.” Psalm 95:1
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Trunk-or-Treat and Harvest Party: Mark your calendars for the Harvest Party on Saturday, October 22nd starting at 4pm in the gym followed by the Trunk-or-Treat in the church and school parking lots. There will be games, candy, and prizes for kids of all ages. Be sure to invite friends and family to this fun event.
Trunk-or-Treat and Harvest Party Volunteers Needed: We are looking for a few good trunks, at least 12 to be exact, to make this year’s Trunk-or-Treat another great success. Signup in the church entryway or online at DivineGrace.net. We are also looking for a few more volunteers for the Harvest Party, and we are also asking for candy and small toy prize donations which can be dropped off in the box located in the church entry way.
Parent’s Night Out- Friday October 28th from 6-9pm: Parents may leave their children (babies through grade 8) in the care of adult & teen volunteers here at Divine Grace Lutheran. It will be a great chance for parents to have a FREE evening out and introducing our church and school to the community. If interested in participating, turn in the flyer by October 21st. Extra flyers are available on the credenza in the church entryway.
Volunteers Needed for “Parent Night Out” on October 28: We need your assistance to help run our Parents Night Out. If you are age 14 or older please consider volunteering your time (just need to arrive around 5:30 and stay until 9pm) to babysit. We need volunteers ASAP! Sign up in the church entryway. If you have any questions, contact Michelle: 269-325-8505 [email protected]; Nick: 248-842-0728 [email protected].
Blood Drive: Divine Grace will be hosting our fall blood drive on Tuesday, November 8th, from 1-6:45 pm. If you have the day off to vote, maybe you could make time to donate blood. This drive helps collect the 900 units of blood needed each day in Southeastern Michigan. We hope you can find time in your schedule to roll up your sleeve and donate. The need is constant – the gratification is instant! Help save a life and donate if you can. You can make an appointment on-line at www.redcrossblood.org (use the sponsor code: divinegrace) or use the sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall to reserve your appointment.
WLCFS-Christian Family Solutions now provides professional Christian counseling services at two clinic locations in Michigan. Our new Michigan WELS counselor, Kent Robinson, MA, LPC, has openings at our clinic at Faith Lutheran Church in Mount Pleasant and also provides services to students on the campus of Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw. If those locations are not convenient, Kent also can meet through a secure video connection right from the privacy of your own home through our telehealth program. Kent has day and evening appointment availability and specializes in working with adolescents, families, and couples. For more information or to request an appointment, call 800.438.1772 or click the red Request Appointment button on the home page of our website at www.ChristianFamilySolutions.org.
Together Newsletter: Copies of the WELS e-newsletter are available on the credenza. Topics include: Summary of the September Meeting of the COP, New Program Helps Schools Intentionalize Outreach, My Son, My Savior Available this Advent.
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Reformation Service “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”: The 2016 area Lutheran Reformation service will be held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35320 Glenwood Rd, Westland, MI on Sunday, October 30th at 4pm. Pastor Geoffrey Kieta will deliver the message from God’s Word and Pastor David Furno will officiate. Also participating in the service will be the Huron Valley Lutheran High School Choir and a choir consisting of students from the area Lutheran elementary schools. An offering will be gathered for the support of the Lord’s work at Huron Valley Lutheran High School. Please join us for this celebration!
It’s Christmas Wreath Ordering Time Again! PTO is again offering beautiful wreaths, garland and other greenery to the congregation and school families. We purchase them from Addison-Oak Christmas Tree Farm and bring them to DG for pick-up. An added bonus is your order will be bagged so you won’t get any needles or mess in your car. There are order forms in the church entryway. We need your orders by Friday, October 28th and your items will be ready for pick-up shortly after Thanksgiving. All proceeds go to support the PTO’s activities in our school. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Hagewood. Thank you!
Open House: The date for this year's open house is Friday, October 14, 2016. The open house runs from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. To register, visit www.mlsem.org and click on “Visit MLS” under the Admissions Tab. Please register by October 11.
Attendance: Sunday 10/2 8:00 am Worship: 65 10:45 am Worship: 107 Communion: 50 Communion: 80 Sunday Adult Bible Class: 53
Bible Study (totals for the week): Adults - 60 Teens - 7 Children - 14
Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS) News…
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod www.wels.net
Pastor Mark Voss Cell Phone: (248) 462-1390 Email: [email protected] Principal Jesse Nofftz Cell Phone: (608) 498-2105 Email: [email protected]
Preschool Director Barb Musinski Email: [email protected]
Divine Grace Worship Services – Sundays, 8:00 & 10:45 am
Children’s Sunday School – Sundays, 9:30 am Bible Classes – Sundays, 9:30 am – Adult Bible Class
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – Mid-Week Bible Class Visit our website – divinegrace.net
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Email – [email protected]
Church: (248) 391-1131 School: (248) 391-2811 Fax: (248) 391-7649 Volunteers for Next Week:
Church Cleaning 10/15: not needed 10/16 8:00 am Sunday Service: 10/16 10:45 am Sunday Service: Communion Setup – Anderson Ushers – J. Anderson, L. Sak, L. Buss Ushers – A. Rose, N. Miller, S. Eich Communion Support – A. Nietzke Communion Support – K. Uhlig Fellowship Snack –Connolly Communion Cleanup – DeRuiter
Upcoming Birthdays:
10/9 Rod Davies, Heidi Miller 10/11 Robert Bartz, Vesta Koch 10/13 Nick Ferdinand 10/15 Jim Anderson 10/16 Andrew Jorgenson, Gary Kobs
10/17 Don Heydens Jr. 10/19 Autumn Herron 10/20 Sean Armstrong, Nathaniel Cummins 10/21 Jill Doble,, Jonathan Pentis
