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Pentecost 15 September 5, 2010
As We Gather
We are delighted that you have chosen to spend your Sunday morning with us in worship of the True and Living God. We hope that you enjoy the worship service and that your spirit is uplifted and your faith strengthened through the power of the Holy Spirit!
Order of Service – Common Service, page 15
Hymns – 233, 524, 495, (499), 491
Psalm 119a, page 109
Sermon Text – James 2:1-13
Favored of Men, or of God?
Hymn of the Day
#524 O Fount of Good, for All Your Love
This hymn by Philip Doddridge first appeared with five stanzas. It was drastically altered by Edward Osler. Doddridge (1702-1751) was born in London and was the youngest of 20 children, of whom only he and one sister survived infancy. He prepared for the ministry and became an Independent minister. In addition to publishing many sermons and theological works, he wrote about four hundred hymns, none of which appeared in print during his lifetime. Osler, also born in England (1789-1863), contributed 50 hymns and 15 metric psalms to a popular hymn collection known as the “Mitre Hymn Book.”
Close Communion is the practice of our congregations and synod. If you are a visitor and would like to commune with us today we ask that you speak with the pastors before the service. If you have any questions about this teaching of God’s Word they will be happy to speak with you.
Serving Christ today by serving you
Zion St. Jacobi
Head Ushers Tom Fried Tim Gonzales, Allen Walth
Preacher Pastor Naumann Pastor Naumann
Organist Barb Naumann Barb Naumann
NEXT WEEK’S LESSONS & Sermon (Pentecost 16)
Old Testament - Gn 12:1-8 Epistle - Php 3:4b-11 Gospel - Lk 14:25-33
This Week with the Lord’s Family
Monday – Give thanks for jobs and the ability to work
Tuesday – Moms’ Group meets at Zion, 10:15 AM
– Sunday School Teachers’ meeting, 4:00 PM
– Zion Lutheran School parent orientation, 7:00 PM
Wednesday – Luther Prep recruiter Pastor Nate Scharf at Zion school, 8:30 AM
– Wednesday midweek Bible Class on Romans, 10:00 AM
– Public school confirmation instruction, 5:00 PM
– Zion Ladies kick-off meeting, 8:00 PM
Friday – Morning Chapel at Zion Lutheran School, 8:30 AM
Saturday – Saint Jacobi ladies’ gatherings resume, 2:00 PM at church
– Worship at Zion, 7:00 PM
Sunday – Worship at Zion, 8:30 AM
– Sunday School & Bible Classes, 9:30 AM (John’s Gospel)
– Worship at Saint Jacobi, 10:45 AM
Tuesday, September 14th – Tuesday midweek Bible Class on Romans, 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 19th – Zion Homecoming Sunday
Memorial A gift has been received at Saint Jacobi in memory of Tillie Walth from Doug and Sadie Sackreiter. Thank you very much. Your thoughtfulness reminds us of Revelation 14:13, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord … their deeds will follow them.”
Zion Voters Met Last Sunday the voters decided to have the church hold the Children’s Christmas Service on Sunday night, December 19th. … They also decided not to have a Saturday service on September 18th so everyone could be at the Homecoming on Sunday.
Zion Homecoming Such is the service designation for two weeks from today, September 19th. There will be time for favorite hymns at 8:15 AM; worship at 8:30; and pancakes and sausage cooked by the men for brunch. We have games and door prizes lined up for the brunch. Please take the letter from your mailbox. This is a good chance to get reacquainted after summer. And, bring a friend or neighbor.
Anniversary Ascension Lutheran in Moorhead, MN will give thanks for Pastor Lloyd Schlomer’s 25 years in the ministry on September 26th. More information is on the bulletin board.
Recruiter Pastor Nathan Scharf will visit Zion Lutheran School at 8:30 Wednesday morning to speak about our synod’s worker training system and Luther Preparatory School in particular. Anyone interested - and aren’t we all - is welcome to sit in. (Factoid: about 40% of our teachers and 65% of our pastors come from our two prep schools)
Merkel’s receipts Zion Lutheran School is again saving Merkel’s receipts (dated 9/1/10 and following) and Box Tops for Education. Thank you for your contributions!
Thrivent Choice Questions??? If you have this insurance you are receiving notices of your opportunity to designate fraternal funds to the Lutheran church, school, or other organization of your choice. Our congregations, Zion Lutheran School, GPLHS, each WELS school, and many others are registered beneficiaries. If you have questions about this or the procedure please call the pastors or Zion School.
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