GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS July 17, 2011

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of His House by Elsie Westerfield in loving memory of her husband, Dr. Frank Westerfield, and in thanksgiving for Gods many blessings. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Director of Parish Music: Guest Organist: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeter: Altar Guild: Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant: (8:15) (8:15) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (10:45) (Wed. evening) Rev. James C. Walter Nathan Beethe Irene Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Perryn Andrews Jim Marvin Tommy Borchert, Sam Cate Dennis Fastenau, Jack Funk Ed and Susan Mahnken Pat Funk Maxwell Baker Jon Cline Terry Eustice David Faulkner Jeremy Hammond Wes Mainard, Chris Pils Rudy and Sherry Bischof Ron and Russlynn Krueger Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter C. C. Cate

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Almighty God, You live and reign from all eternity and there is no one like You. According to Your steadfast love and mercy You have redeemed me and made me Your child and heir and I am given peace through the forgiveness of my sins as only You alone can give. Grant me to worship You and You only, putting aside the things that capture not only my attention but my devotion. Guard and keep me in the true faith unto life everlasting. I pray this in Jesus holy name. Amen

WELCOME
Welcome to everyone gathered here this morning to begin your week strengthened by the Word of God. We are glad you are here today! Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for the Childrens Message. You may accompany them if you would like. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for those who have need. Restrooms are also downstairs in this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions please ask one of our greeters or ushers. Please come and worship with us again!

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in the 10:45 Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

AS WE GATHER
The first commandment is You shall have no other gods. Rarely do we think that idol worship is any real threat to our lives because we think of an idol as only some sort of inanimate statue or image. Today, Gods Word reminds us that an idol is any kind of false god, that is, anything we look to as the highest good in our life. We build our own idols or false gods whenever we seek comfort, fulfillment, or safety in the things or preparations of our own making. But when it comes to salvation and our final deliverance, only the one, true God who is revealed to us in Holy Scripture is able to help us. As the hymn says, My hope is built on nothing lessOn Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand (LSB 575 stanza 1).

NEXT WEEKS READINGS - The appointed readings for next Sunday, July 24th, The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: The Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-9, The Epistle Reading: Romans 8:28-39, and The Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:44-52.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 www.gracelutheranlr.org Telephone Number: 501-663-3631

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THE ORDER OF MATINS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: Christ Is Our Cornerstone
Stand Partita on Darwall's 148th Charles Callahan

Psalmody
LSB 912 Antiphon
P
Psalm 51:15; Psalm 70:1

The Lord has enlightened us in the true faith.

Opening Versicles

Venite

Psalm 95:17

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P At midnight I rise to praise you, C because of your just and righteous decrees. P I am a companion of all who fear you, C of those who keep your precepts. P The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; C teach me your statutes! C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen

Sit

Antiphon
P The Lord has enlightened us in the true faith.

Children's Message

Office Hymn: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

LSB 575

Readings
Psalm
P The LORD is my portion; C I promise to keep your words. P I entreat your favor with all my heart; C be gracious to me according to your promise. P When I think on my ways, C I turn my feet to your testimonies; P I hasten and do not delay C to keep your commandments. P Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, C I do not forget your law.
Stand Psalm 119:5764

Old Testament Reading

P C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Isaiah 44:68

Epistle
P C This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Romans 8:1827

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Holy Gospel
P C The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the thirteenth chapter. Glory to You, O Lord.

Matthew 13:2430, 3643

Canticle
Te Deum

The reading of the Holy Gospel. P C This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.

Responsory

Psalm 119:89; 26:8; Luke 11:28

Sit

Sermon No One Like Him!

Isaiah 44:68

Stand

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Prayer
Stand

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

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

Matthew 6:913

Salutation

2 Timothy 4:22

Sit

Offering

Aria on My Hope is Built on Nothing Less John Behnke

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Collect of the Day

P O God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that, ever mindful of Your final judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here and dwell with You in perfect joy hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Benedicamus

[Psalm 103:1]

Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

Each petition ends with the following: P C Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

The prayers conclude with the following: P C Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Closing Hymn: How Firm a Foundation Postlude

LSB 728

Collect for Grace

P O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, You have safely brought us to the beginning of this day. Defend us in the same with Your mighty power and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings, being ordered by Your governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

How Firm a Foundation Jeffrey Blersch

Acknowledgments Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:15 a.m. Divine Service Coffee and Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Special Voters meeting in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) 6:00 p.m. Board of Evangelism 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 12:00 noon Fellowship Club 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study (St. Vincents) 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Larry Jones is at Briarwood Nursing and Rehab for additional rehab. Joe Gelzine continues his recovery at home. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: July 22 Jennifer and Michael Morrison HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: July 17 Crissy Beethe, Emily Beethe, Shirley Rieve July 18 Nancy Wade July 19 Jim Marvin, Charlie Buchanan July 20 Kara Mainard, Stephanie Renard July 22 Jed Bicker, Tim Loyd, Betty Schonert, Ann Stoker LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 7/10: 198 (8:15 90 and 10:45 108. Mid-Week Service 7/13: 17. Offerings: Sunday 7/10: $19,080.00. Mid-Week Service 7/6: $460.00. Building Fund: $680.00. Fan into Flame: $325.00. Memorials: $125.00. Vacation Bible School Offerings: $266.81. WELCOME Ms. Lyndsey Dilks has joined Grace Lutheran Church by Profession of Faith. Please welcome Lyndsey to our Grace Family. THANK YOU My family wants to express our sincere gratitude for the prayers, kind words and also your generosity in remembering my mother. It meant a great deal to us. What a wonderful blessing your thoughtfulness has been. Charlie Buchanan and family PORTALS OF PRAYER for July through September are on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up your copy today. BOARD OF EVANGELISM will meet on Monday, July 18th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Pat Funk is the director. FELLOWSHIP CLUB will meet on Tuesday, July 19th, at 12:00 noon in the downstairs classroom in the church. Bring your lunch and join us for a time of fellowship. Drinks and dessert will be provided. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF LAYETTES - We continue to collect items for Lutheran World Relief Layettes. During July we are collecting long- or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers for the Layettes. There is a collection box in the breezeway. Thank you for your continued support of Lutheran World Relief. - 14 -

MON - FRI: MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY:

IN SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY - This summer, students will be looking at different journeys taken by Gods people and how God used these journeys for His purposes. Journey with a Royal Officer from John 4:4654 is the lesson for our Sunday School students today. Students learn about how God healed the son of a royal officer. A topic to discuss might focus on Gods gift of faith. Parents might ask, What do we learn about how God works faith in our lives? What is the chief message of Gods Word? SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS Pastor Walters Bible Class will meet this morning in Parker Hall following the Special Voters meeting, if time allows. Pastor is leading a study on the book of Exodus. THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will not meet for Bible study this morning because of the Special Voters meeting. They will attend the Voters meeting and if time allows will stay for Pastors Bible Class. Contact Gina Junkans for more information. SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING A special Voters Meeting has been called for today, Sunday, July 17th, at approximately 9:45 a.m. (between worship services) in Parker Hall with the express purpose to empower the Board of Church Properties to purchase adjacent properties as they become available. COFFEE HOST SIGN UP Volunteers are needed each Sunday to host our Coffee and Fellowship time following our 8:15 service. A sign-up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board by the Parlor. Please take a minute and sign up for the Sunday on which you wish to serve. We are looking for volunteers for August and SeptemberThanks for volunteering!! We appreciate your help! - 13 -

BABY SHOWER We invite the congregation to participate in a Diaper and Casserole Shower for Danielle, Keylon and big sister Kyla Wilbert. Please help us welcome their newborn daughter Kaya by bringing gifts of diapers, wipes, gift cards and/or frozen casseroles to the church. Any questions please talk to Gina Junkans. Thank you!
In Christ, Young Women of Grace

MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF DWAIN BOYETTE Nephew of Russlynn Krueger TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof IN MEMORY OF MRS. VIVIAN FUNK Mother of Jack Funk TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Raymond and Sammye Sue Harrill IN MEMORY OF MR. GARY LANGLAIS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY By Donna Langlais IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARTHA LEE TOMLINSON Mother of Angie Proud TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Raymond and Sammye Sue Harrill IN MEMORY OF MRS. EVA WORLUND Mother of Jeannie Worlund TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof

COLLEGE STUDENTS The Grace Family wants to stay in touch with our young people while they are in college. Please provide the church office with the following contact information: college students name, name of school, mailing address, e-mail address, and cell phone number. You can send a note to the church office or e-mail the information to patfunk@gracelutheranlr.org. CHURCH OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS If you are interested in serving as an officer or board member of our Grace Congregation please talk with Pastor Walter or Joel Junkans and let them know of your interest. New officers and boards will be elected at the August Voters Meeting. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS During July and August we will be collecting the following items for the School Kits: Spiral notebooks 150-200 sheets, blunt-point scissors, 30-centimeter rulers, pencil sharpeners, unsharpened #2 pencils, erasers 2 long, assorted colors of construction paper, boxes of 16 or 24 crayons. There is a collection box in the breezeway. Please help us to provide school supplies for Lutheran World Relief. We appreciate your support. ACTS RUMMAGE SALE The Rummage Sale is set for July 29th and 30th in Parker Hall. We need your help setting up on Sunday, July 24th, around 12:30 or 1:00 p.m. (following the 10:45 worship service). Pizza and salad will be provided. Bette Bogart will have a sign-up sheet for opportunities to work during the week and on the days of the sale. If you have items to donate, bring them to Parker Hall between Sunday and Wednesday, July 24th to 27th. Please do not bring clothing and make sure all electronics are in working condition. Thank you for your help and support!

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