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This music and lyric is at the heart of my altar guild service

It was the first hymn I learned when I joined my church’s chancel choir in 1949

Reminds me of my early church days

Reminds us to be “bright lights” in an increasingly dark & scary world

Sung at my baptism in the American River in 2015

Author lost his family in two separate disasters but did not lose hope and faith in God

Old, traditional, peaceful. Words are so meaningful. Love the story behind the writer – shows we can all be redeemed. Has given me strength and support my whole life. Story of my return to faith

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Sunday, August 25, 2019 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

(Silence please for prayer and meditation)

PRELUDE Abide With Me ELW 629, Vs. 1, 3, 5

O God, Beyond all Praising ELW 880, Vs. 1, 3 Holy, Holy, Holy ELW 473, Vs. 1, 4

Jesus Loves Me This Little Light of Mine ELW 677, Vs. 1-3

Shall We Gather at the River When Peace Like a River – It Is Well With My Soul ELW 785, Vs. 1, 3

Amazing Grace

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"Next to the word of God, music deserves the highest praise"

- Martin Luther

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CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy

endures forever. C Amen

P Seeking reconciliation with God and neighbor, let us remember the gift of baptism and confess our sin.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P God of mercy, let us sing…

It was my dad’s favorite hymn. The harmonies are beautiful

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I Lay My Sins on Jesus (VS. 1) LBW 305

P When we were laid low by sin and guilt, God made us alive together with Christ,

forgiving us ☩ all our trespasses by taking our sins to the cross. For freedom Christ

has set us free: Rejoice in this good news! C Amen.

GATHERING SONG Joy to the World ELW 267

1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king; let ev'ry heart prepare him room and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.

4 He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love.

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GREETING A The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy

Spirit be with you all. C And also with you.

KYRIE

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HYMN OF PRAISE Now the Feast and Celebration WOV 789

Celebrates our faith in joyous song.

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SALUTATION A The Lord be with you. C And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY

A O God, mighty and immortal, C you know that as fragile creatures surrounded by great dangers, we cannot by

ourselves stand upright. Give us strength of mind and body, so that even when we suffer because of human sin, we may rise victorious through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

(Please be seated)

SHARED MINISTRY REMINDERS

FIRST READING Psalm 100 (read responsively)

A A reading from Psalm

1Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. 2Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. 3Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. 5For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

A Word of God, Word of Life C Thanks be to God. (Please stand as you are able) THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Shine, Jesus Shine ELW 671

Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth your Word, Lord, and let there be light!

One of the first choir songs I sang when joining the choir in Tucson

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THE GOSPEL Ephesians 5:17-20

P The Holy Gospel according to Ephesians C Glory to you, O Lord.

17So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, 20giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

A The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. (Please be seated)

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SERMON PASS IT ON

Reminds me that each of us can do something that makes a difference

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Eagle’s Wings

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in this shadow for life, say to the Lord: "My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!" And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.

Here I Am, Lord

"I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?" Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

In the Garden

I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear falling on my ear The Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own; And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.

Reminds me of my brother. I grew up singing it in church choir. It just is!

I hear God's call to me in the lyrics. My son's confirmation song.

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(Please stand as you are able)

HYMN OF THE DAY Beautiful Savior ELW 838

Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love thee, truly I'd serve thee, light of my soul, my joy, my crown. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine!

It tells the story of Jesus; a childhood favorite; first sang it in Luther League; it guided me in transitioning from Catholicism to LCR

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CREDAL HYMN In Christ Alone

love glor – i –

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

(After each petition concludes with “Lord, in your mercy,” the congregation responds, “hear our prayer”)

PEACE A The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. A I invite you to share the Peace of Christ with one another.

(Please be seated)

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Men

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Women

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GIFTS OF OFFERING How Great Thou Art ELW 856 Family favorite

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(Please sign the red welcome roster and pass it on as a ritual of friendship. Then pass it back noting the names of those you’re worshiping with today.)

(Please stand as you are able)

OFFERING SONG My Life Flows on in Endless Song (Vs 1) ELW 763

It lifts me up and gives me a peaceful feeling of joy despite all the things happening in our world

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OFFERING PRAYER P Blessed are you, O God, C for the greening earth given for all, for the talents we are given to share, and

for this bread and wine. Transform us to be the body of Christ, that, feasting on this food and drink, our lives may reflect your generosity; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God. You reveal your glory as the glory of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: equal in majesty, undivided in splendor, one Lord, one God, ever to be adored in your eternal glory. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

CONGREGATONAL SONG Holy, Holy, Holy

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

P We remember 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.

P Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: C P With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace

and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.

C Come, Lord Jesus.

P Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.

C Come, Holy Spirit.

P All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate, Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever.

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P Lord, remember us in your Kingdom and teach us to pray:

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

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P God invites you to this table of bounty. Come, the banquet is ready. (Please be seated)

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Here is Bread

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Just As I Am, without One Plea (Vs. 1 & 4)

It tells what I believe. So personal to my family

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The Old Rugged Cross (Vs. 1 & 4) I'm old and I like the old hymns I grew up with. I sang it as a kid so often.

My mom's favorite song. It is one of my great-grandpa's favorites.

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Beneath the Cross of Jesus (Vs. 1 & 2) ELW 338

The Alpha of my faith

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I remember singing it in Danish as a child; it will be sung one day for my memorial

O Day Full of Grace (Vs 1 & 3) ELW 627

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(Please stand as you are able)

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you always in

his grace. C Amen

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

A O God, C in this holy communion you have welcomed us into your presence, nourished

us with words of mercy, and fed us at your table. Amid the cares of this life, strengthen us to love you with all our heart, serve our neighbors with a willing spirit, and honor the earth you have made; through Christ our Lord. Amen

GODSPEED AND FAREWELL FOR A NEW SEMINARIAN P Misty, in Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ received you and made you a member

of God’s Church. When you joined this congregation we rejoiced to receive you into our fellowship in the Gospel. In this community of faith you have heard the proclamation of God’s Word, which reveals God’s loving purpose for you and for all creation. You have been nourished at Christ’s table and called to be a witness to the Gospel. God has blessed you in this fellowship and we all have been blessed through you.

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Greeters: James Smith, Dick Sprague/Tanis Billing, Gene Lakey Ushers: Ed & Linda Babcock, Jim Smith/Chuck Kurdupski, Ray Lancaster, Mark Duerre Altar Flowers: Lili Bost Altar Guild: Carroll Fingar/Lynn Crostic

C We encourage you to continue to receive and to share God’s gifts at PLTS as a worker with us in the kingdom of God. We send you with our tangible support, our hopes and blessings. We send you as Resurrection’s gift and missionary to the whole church and all God‘s people.

BLESSING

P Live your lives in Christ, rooted and built up in him, and abound in thanksgiving; and

the blessing of the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, be upon you and remain with you

forever.

C Amen

SENDING HYMN Jesus Christ is Risen Today (Vs 1 & 4) ELW 365

Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! praise eternal as his love; Alleluia! praise him, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Text: Latin carol, 14th cent., sts. 1-3; tr. J. Walsh, Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, st. 4

DISMISSAL

A Go in peace. Christ is sending you. C Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Arr. Phillip Keveren

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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS:

Assisting Ministers: Warren Schwegel/Sharon Blomquist Lectors: Tarek Khan/Ruth Barnes Communion: Warren & Nancy Schwegel, Betty Donelson/Sharon Blomquist, Lorraine Wells, Darlene Schnuelle Refreshments: Dutto/Crocker

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The sanctuary flowers this morning are given in gift by Bob & Marti Dennis in celebration of their anniversary and the gift of family.

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Helping Hands for August We finish our summer focus on youth with the collection of new duffel bags for youth served by Koinonia Family Services. Foster youth often find themselves moving from one family to another. Imagine moving with only a black garbage bag for luggage. A new duffel bag to carry their belongings shows them that they do matter.

Koinonia Family Services, founded in 1982, is a state-licensed, non-profit public service organization. During its 35-year history, Koinonia’s caring and compassionate staff and families have helped thousands of needy children begin a new life.

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NOTES ON TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:

Isaiah 58:9b-14 The Lord promises those who have returned from exile that where justice and mercy prevail, the ruins will be rebuilt and light will rise in the darkness. It is a day for new beginnings.

Hebrews 12:18-29 Using images of Moses from the Old Testament, the writer presents a striking vision of the new covenant of God made possible in Christ. There is no longer fear; only awe in the new promise in Christ into which we are invited.

Luke 13:10-17 Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the sabbath command, Jesus responds by expanding “sabbath work” to include setting people free from bondage.

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Readings for Next Sunday, September 1, 2019 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we have a place at the banquet table of the Lord. When, by the power of that same Spirit, humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still.

We invite you to read these texts as you prepare for next Sunday’s worship.

Proverbs 25:6-7 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14