The Acts of St John
St. John Lutheran Church
708 North Main Street   Kensington, KS 66951  
785.476.3155          stjohnken@ruraltel.net
Acts of St John Newsletter
in COLOR July 2010
The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ,
God’s only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the
Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He 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,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again 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
15th Sunday after Pentecost - Year C                                      September 5, 2010

                         PRELUDE                         
WELCOME
P:  The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C:  And also with you.
Sharing the Peace of Jesus Christ

GATHERING
P:  Let us remember,
C:  We are always in the Holy presence of the risen Lord.
P:  This is the day that the Lord has made.
C:  Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

GATHERING HYMN       The Church’s One Foundation                                   # 654

*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS                                                             Page 94
                                                                                                                                         
*KYRIE (sung)                                                                                         ♫  Page 147
*HYMN OF PRAISE “This is the Feast…”                                              ♫  Page 149

*PRAYER OF THE DAY
P:  Direct us, O Lord God,
C:  in all our doings with your continual help, that in all our works, begun,
continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name; and finally, by
your mercy, bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord.   Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC            Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart                      St John Choir
      
WORD OF GOD
FIRST LESSON  Deuteronomy 30:15-20    Moses speaks to the Israelites, who
are about to enter the land promised to their ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and
Jacob.  In this passage, he lays out the stark choice before them:  choose life
by loving and obeying the LORD; or choose death by following other gods.

PSALM 1 (Read responsively by verse)

SECOND LESSON  Philemon 1-21   While Paul was in prison, he was aided by a
runaway slave names Onesimus.  The slave’s master, Philemon, was a
Christian friend of Paul.  The slave’s master, Philemon, was a Christian friend
of Paul.  Paul told Onesimus to return to his master and encouraged Philemon
to receive Onesimus back as a Christian brother.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR               I have Decided to Follow Jesus & Kids of St John

*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION                                                                          ♫ Page 151
Alleluia. Lord to whom shall we go?
You have the words of eternal life.  Alleluia.

*GOSPEL Luke 14:25-33  Jesus speaks frankly about the fearsome costs of
discipleship.  Those who follow him should know from the outset that
completing the course of discipleship will finally mean renouncing all other
allegiances.

SERMON

BAPTISM HYMN         Children of the Heavenly Father, vs 1-2                # 781      
              (Baptismal Party comes forward during hymn)

PRESENTATION FOR HOLY BAPTISM                                                    Page 227

BAPTISM HYMN         Children of the Heavenly Father  vs 3-4                # 781      
              (Baptismal party returns to seats during hymn)

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (The assistant minister will say, “Hear us, O
God,” and the congregation will respond “your mercy is great.”)

OFFERING RECEIVED

SPECIAL MUSIC (during offering)  
It is Well with My Soul                                          Elizabeth Hardacre

*OFFERTORY PRAYER  
P:  Let us pray.  
C:  God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures
forever.  You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine.  
Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your
gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.

* DEDICATION OF MEMORIALS
P:  Let us praise God with joy and thanksgiving for the blessings that are
bestowed upon this congregation.  Today we dedicate to the glory of God
these memorial gifts:  the red paraments in memory of Grace Hainke; the new
kitchen stoves in memory of Anna Norden; the spotlight bulb in memory of Pr.
Doug Donovan; the carillon bells in the bell tower and the ELW (red) worship
books in honor and memory of many faithful saints.  Let us pray together:  
C:  Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe.  You made the
whole earth for your glory; all creation praises you.  We give you thanks, O
God, as we dedicate these gifts to your glory and praise.  Grant us faith to
know your gracious purpose in all things; give us joy in them, and lead us to
the building up of your kingdom; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever.  Amen.

*THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                              Page 152
*HOLY, HOLY, HOLY                                                                           ♫ Page 153
*WORDS OF INSTITUTION FOR HOLY COMMUNION
*THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                             Page 154  
HOLY COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION
COMMUNION HYMN                 As the Grains of Wheat                             # 465
      
SPECIAL MUSIC (during Holy Communion)
                                       Footprints in the Sand                                  Jenny Reilley
      Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah                Carol Rahjes and Dawn Meyer

*POST COMMUNION BLESSING AND PRAYER
P:  O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body
and blood of your Son.  By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to
give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C:  Amen

*BENEDICTION
P:  Almighty God, Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit, watch over your going out
and your coming in, from this time forth and forevermore.
C:  Amen.
P:  Go in peace.  Remember the poor.
C:  Thanks be to God.

SENDING HYMN                  Lift High the Cross (all)                                         # 660

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE