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Elk River Lutheran Church12th Sunday after PentecostAugust 7, 2016 • 8:15am

Trusting in God’s grace, an accepting, joyful community, serving God and neighbor.

Prelude: Bea BastyrWelcome to Elk River Lutheran Church

You are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.Children are invited to participate in worship and communion.Nursery is available, should you desire it.Restrooms: in fellowship area and lower level.

Reflection Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now

Gathering Hymn: God is Here1 God is here! As we your people

meet to offer praise and prayer,may we find in fuller measurewhat it is in Christ we share.Here, as in the world around us,all our varied skills and artswait the coming of the Spiritinto open minds and hearts.

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2 Here are symbols to remind usof our lifelong need of grace;here are table, font, and pulpit;here the cross has central place.Here in honesty of preaching,here in silence, as in speech,here, in newness and renewal,God the Spirit comes to each.

3 Here our children find a welcomein the Shepherd's flock and fold;here as bread and wine are taken,Christ sustains us as of old.Here the servants of the Servantseek in worship to explorewhat it means in daily livingto believe and to adore.

4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom,in an age of change and doubt,keep us faithful to the gospel;help us work your purpose out.Here, in this day's dedication,all we have to give, receive;we, who cannot live without you,we adore you! We believe!

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Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)P 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.

C Amen.P Most merciful God,C 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.

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen.

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Greeting (p. 203)P 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 (p 203–sung)Have mercy on us, Lord, and hear our solemn prayer.We come to hear your living word; it saves us from despair.Have mercy on us, Christ, and wash away our sin.Pour out your grace & make us whole that new life may begin.Have mercy on us, Lord, make sin and shame depart.Renew us with your saving pow’r; create in us new hearts!

Song of Praise: Glory to God (p. 204–sung)Holy One we now acclaim you; Lord alone, to you we call;Holy One in faith we name you, God most high, yet near to all: Jesus Christ, with God the Spirit, in the Father’s splendor bright.

For the peace that we inherit, glory be to God on high!

Prayer of the DayP Let us pray.C Almighty God, you sent your Holy Spirit

to be the life and light of your church. Open our hearts to the riches of your grace,

that we may be ready to receive you 4

wherever you appear, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Reading: Genesis 15:1-61After these things the word of the Lord came

to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”

2But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

3And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” 4But the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.”

5He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.”

6And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.

Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-161After these things the word of the Lord came


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12th Sunday after PentecostAugust 7, 2016 • 10:30am


Musicians: Ron Sass, Kara Hennig, Tom Hels, Mike Wadzink, Mark Amborn, Dan Johnson, Pop Up Choir

Gathering Song: Forever

VERSE 1Give thanks to the Lord our God and King;His love endures forever.For He is good, He is above all things;His love endures forever.Sing praise, sing praise.

VERSE 2With a mighty hand and outstretched arm;His love endures forever.For the life that’s been reborn;His love endures forever.Sing praise, sing praise.Sing praise, sing praise.

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CHORUSForever God is faithful, forever God is strong,

Forever God is with us, forever and ever.

VERSE 3From the rising to the setting sun,

His love endures forever.And by the grace of God we will carry on;His love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise.Sing praise, sing praise.

CHORUSForever God is faithful, forever God is strong,


BRIDGEHis love endures forever, His love endures forever,His love endures forever, His love endures forever. (REPEAT BRIDGE)

PRE-CHORUSSing praise, sing praise.Sing praise, sing praise. CHORUSForever God is faithful, forever God is strong,



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(REPEAT CHORUS)

Welcome to Elk River Lutheran Church

You are invited to share in the Lord’s Supper.Children are invited to participate in worship and communion.Nursery is available, should you desire it.Restrooms: in fellowship area and lower level.

Reflection: How Majestic is Your Name

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94)

P: 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.

C: Amen.

P: Most merciful God,

C: 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

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in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.

Gathering Prayer

Reading: Genesis 15:1-61After these things the word of the Lord came






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Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-161After these things the word of the Lord came






8By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going.

9By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.

10For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

11By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old—and Sarah herself was barren—because he considered him faithful who had promised.

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12Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, “as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.”

13All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth,

14for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.

15If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return.

16But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them.

Gospel Announcement (spoken)The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke.Response: Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel: Luke 12:32-4032“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good

pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions, and give alms.

Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

34For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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35“Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit;36be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.

37Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them.

38If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.

39“But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

40You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

Gospel Response (spoken)

The Gospel of the Lord.

Response: Praise to you, O Christ.

Children’s Song: Kids of the Kingdom

Kids of the Kingdom, that’s what we are:kids of the Kingdom, that’s what we are.

We love Jesus, we love the Lord.We love Jesus, we love the Lord.

Children’s Message Laura Babneau – Children, Youth & Family

Sermon Pastor Michelene Verlautz

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Song of the Day: You Are My VisionVERSE 1In Christ alone my hope is foundHe is my light my strength my songThis Cornerstone this solid GroundFirm through the fiercest drought and stormWhat heights of love what depths of peaceWhen fears are stilled when strivings ceaseMy Comforter my All in AllHere in the love of Christ I stand

VERSE 2In Christ alone who took on fleshFullness of God in helpless babeThis gift of love and righteousnessScorned by the ones He came to saveTill on that cross as Jesus diedThe wrath of God was satisfiedFor every sin on Him was laidHere in the death of Christ I live

VERSE 3There in the ground His body layLight of the world by darkness slainThen bursting forth in glorious DayUp from the grave He rose againAnd as He stands in victorySin's curse has lost its grip on meFor I am His and He is mineBought with the precious blood of Christ

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VERSE 4No guilt in life no fear in deathThis is the power of Christ in meFrom life's first cry to final breathJesus commands my destinyNo power of hell no scheme of manCan ever pluck me from His handTill He returns or calls me homeHere in the power of Christ I'll stand.

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

Amen.

Sharing of the Peace

The peace of Christ be with you always.

response: And also with you.

Offertory: Lion and the Lamb

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Communion Invitation

The Lord’s Prayer 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 thosewho 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.

Communion Song: Draw Me Close

VERSE 1Take my life and let it be

Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.Take my moments and my days,

Let them flow in ceaseless praise.Take my hands and let them move

At the impulse of Thy love.Take my feet and let them be

Swift and beautiful for Thee.

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VERSE 2Take my voice and let me sing

Always, only, for my King.Take my lips and let them be

Filled with messages from Thee.Take my silver and my gold,

Not a mite would I withhold.Take my intellect and use

Ev’ry power as You choose.

CHORUSHere am I, all of me.Take my life, it’s all for Thee. (REPEAT)

VERSE 3Take my will and make it Thine,

It shall be no longer mine.Take my heart, it is Thine own,

It shall be Thy royal throne.Take my love, my Lord, I pour

At Your feet its treasure store.Take myself and I will be

Ever, only, all for Thee.

CHORUSTake myself and I will be

Ever, only, all for Thee.Here am I, all of me.Take my life, it’s all for Thee. (REPEAT)

Community Announcements

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Sending Song: Your Grace is EnoughVERSE O Lord my GodWhen I in awesome wonderConsider all the worldsThy hands have madeI see the starsI hear the rolling thunderThy pow'r thru'outThe universe displayed

CHORUSThen sings my soulMy Savior God to TheeHow great Thou artHow great Thou artThen sings my soulMy Savior God to TheeHow great Thou artHow great Thou art

VERSE When through the woodsAnd forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birdsSing sweetly in the treesWhen I look downFrom lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brookAnd feel the gentle breeze

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And when I thinkThat God His Son not sparingSent Him to dieI scarce can take it inThat on the crossMy burden gladly bearingHe bled and diedTo take away my sin

VERSEWhen Christ shall comeWith shout of acclamationAnd take me homeWhat joy shall fill my heartThen I shall bowIn humble adorationAnd there proclaimMy God how great Thou art

“Everlasting God,” by Brenton Brown, Ken Riley, © 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect All rights reserved. CCLI License # 3230527

Sending Dialog

Go in peace, Share the good news.

Thanks be to God.

Go in peace.Share the Good News!

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Special thanks to all who assisted during worship today.If you would like to assist in worship or volunteer in other ways,

please contact the office. Thanks.

Liturgy, songs and lyrics are reprinted with permission. Current copyright licenses held with CCLI, OneLicense, Licensing and Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.

Gospel Acclamation (p. 205 sung)

Staff and Council Interim Pastor: Michelene Verlautz

[email protected]

Director of Children, Youth & Family: Laura Babneau763-232-4274

[email protected] of Music Ministry: Taylor Quinn

[email protected] Leader: Bea Bastyr

[email protected]

Congregation Council – President: Brad TesdahlVice President: Kim HaugerSecretary: Erin RoppeTreasurer: Adam HornerCharee Wagenfeil-Cain, Greg Pouliot, Karen Sjobeck-Mahon, Joe Livingston, Shane Austvold, John Natwick

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Alleluia! Lord and Savior: open now your saving word.Let it burn like fire within us; speak until our hearts are stirred.Alleluia! Lord, we sing for the good news that you bring.

Gospel Announcement (spoken)P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke.C: Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel: Luke 12:32-4032“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good

pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions, and give alms.

Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

34For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

35“Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit;36be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.

37Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them.

38If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.

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39“But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.

40You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

Gospel Response (spoken)P: The Gospel of the Lord.C: Praise to you, O Christ.

Children’s Sermon Laura Babneau, CYF

Sermon Pastor Michelene Verlautz

Hymn of the Day #764 Have No Fear, Little Flock 1 Have no fear, little flock;

have no fear, little flock,for the Father has chosento give you the kingdom;have no fear, little flock!

2 Have good cheer, little flock;have good cheer, little flock,for the Father will keep youin his love forever;have good cheer, little flock!

3 Praise the Lord high above;praise the Lord high above,for he stoops down to heal you,uplift and restore you;

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praise the Lord high above!

4 Thankful hearts raise to God;thankful hearts raise to God,for he stays close beside you,in all things works with you;thankful hearts raise to God!

Apostles’ CreedI 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, the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.Prayers of the People

Each portion of the prayers ends with these words.P …Lord, in your mercy

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C …hear our prayerResponse at the conclusion of the prayers.

C Amen.

Sharing of the PeaceP The peace of Christ be with you always.C And also with you.

Offertory: How Majestic is Your Name

Offering Canticle: Voices Raise to You (#845, vs 1,5)1 Voices raised to you we offer;

tune them, God, for songs of praise.Hearts and hands we bring in tributefor your gifts through all our days.Alleluia! Alleluia!Triune God, to you we sing!

5 How can any praise we offermeasure all the thanks we owe?Take our hearts and hands and voices—gifts of love we can bestow. Alleluia! Alleluia!Triune God, to you we sing!

The Great Thanksgiving (p. 206)P The Lord be with you.C And also with you.P Lift up your hearts.C We lift them to the Lord.P Let us give thanks to the Lord our GodC It is right to give our thanks and praise. Holy, Holy (p. 207)23

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heav’n and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest,hosanna in the highest.

Thanksgiving (p 207, responses are sung)…we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

C Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.Amen. Amen. Amen.

The 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.

Communion Invitation

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Lamb of God (p 208)Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;you suffered death our lives to save: have mercy now, we pray.O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;you set us free from guilt and grave: have mercy now, we pray.O Lamb of God, you bear the sin of all the world away;eternal peace with God you made: give us your peace, we pray.

Communion SongsChildren of the Heavenly Father (781)Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me (767)

Communion BlessingP The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

strengthen you and keep you in God's grace.C Amen.

Communion PrayerP . . .C Amen.

Community Announcements

Blessing of Congregation

Sending Song #576 We All are One in Mission

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1 We all are one in mission;we all are one in call,our varied gifts unitedby Christ, the Lord of all.A single great commissioncompels us from aboveto plan and work togetherthat all may know Christ's love.

2 We all are called to service,to witness in God's name.Our ministries are diff'rent;our purpose is the same:to touch the lives of otherswith God's surprising grace,so ev'ry folk and nationmay feel God's warm embrace.

3 Now let us be united,and let our song be heard.Now let us be a vesselfor God's redeeming Word.We all are one in mission;we all are one in call,our varied gifts unitedby Christ, the Lord of all.

Sending DialogGo in peace, Share the good news.Thanks be to God.

Postlude Bea Bastyr

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Go in peace.Share the Good News!

Special thanks to all who assisted during worship. If you would like to assist in worship or volunteer in other ways,

please contact the office. Thanks

Liturgy, songs and lyrics are reprinted with permission. Current copyright licenses held with CCLI, OneLicense, Licensing and Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.

Staff and Council Interim Pastor: Michelene Verlautz

[email protected]

Director of Children, Youth & Family: Laura Babneau763-232-4274

[email protected] of Music Ministry: Taylor Quinn

[email protected] Leader: Bea Bastyr

[email protected]

Congregation Council – President: Brad TesdahlVice President: Kim HaugerSecretary: Erin RoppeTreasurer: Adam HornerCharee Wagenfeil-Cain, Greg Pouliot, Karen Sjobeck-Mahon, Joe Livingston, Shane Austvold, John Natwick

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