The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 5, 2010

8:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

 

 

 

St. Peter’s by the Sea Lutheran Church

1371 Sunset Cliffs Boulev ard

San Diego, CA  92107

619-224-2894

Rev. Karen L. Marohn, Pastor

Vicar Joshua Serrano, Intern

 

 

Gathering

 

 

Please STAND (as you are able) at the parts of the liturgy marked with an asterisk (*).

Bold type means congregational participation.

 

 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE

 

*  CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P          In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C         Amen

P          Recognizing our need for God's mercy, let us confess our sin, and seek reconciliation with God and each other.

P          God of justice and compassion,

C         we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not been faithful stewards of your creation. We have failed to share the bounty of your harvest with the poor and needy. Forgive our sin, increase our faith, strengthen us in service, and bring us to everlasting life.  Amen.

P          Heaven rejoices when a sinner repents and a lost sheep is found. 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

*  OPENING HYMN                                                          Will You Come and Follow Me

 

 

*  GREETING

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.

 

 

*  PRAYER OF THE DAY

P          Let us pray. Direct us, O Lord God, 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

C         Amen

 

 

DISMISSAL FOR CHILDREN’S CHURCH                                           (8:45 a.m. service)

            Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world.

Red, brown, yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.

Jesus loves the little children of the world.

 

 

Word

 

 

FIRST READING

L    A reading from Deuteronomy.

30:15  See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity.  16If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall live and become numerous, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to possess.  17But if your heart turns away and you do not hear, but are led astray to bow down to other gods and serve them,  18I declare to you today that you shall perish; you shall not live long in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess.  19I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live,  20loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him; for that means life to you and length of days, so that you may live in the land that the LORD swore to give to your ancestors, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

L          Word of God, word of life.

C         Thanks be to God.

 

 

PSALM

L    Let us pray Psalm 1 responsively.

1Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked,

            nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!

2Their delight is in the law of the LORD,

            and they meditate on God's teaching day and night.

3They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season,

with leaves that do not wither; everything they do shall prosper.

4It is not so with the wicked;

            they are like chaff which the wind blows away.

5Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes,

            nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.

6For the LORD knows the way of the righteous,

            but the way of the wicked shall be destroyed.

Glory 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.

 

 

SECOND READING

L          A reading from Philemon.

1:1  Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother,

            To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker,  2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

            3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

            4When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God  5because I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus.  6I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive all the good that we may do for Christ.  7I have indeed received much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

            8For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty,  9yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love - and I, Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus.  10I am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become during my imprisonment.  11Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful both to you and to me.  12I am sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you.  13I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel;  14but I preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced.  15Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever,  16no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother - especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

            17So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.  18If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my account.  19I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self.  20Yes, brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in Christ.  21Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.

L          Word of God, word of life.

C         Thanks be to God.

 

 

*  GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

 

 

*  GOSPEL READING

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

14:25  Now large crowds were traveling with [Jesus]; and he turned and said to them,  26"Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple.  27Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.  28For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?  29Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him,  30saying, 'This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.'  31Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand?  32If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace.  33So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.

P          The Gospel of the Lord.
C         Praise to you, O Christ.

 

 

SERMON                                                                                             Rev. Karen Marohn

 

*  HYMN OF THE DAY                                                          Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus

 

 

*  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.

 

 

*  PRAYERS                                                  After each petition, D  … Hear us O God.

                                                                                                    C    Your mercy is great.

 

*  PEACE

P          The peace of Christ be with you always.
C         And also with you.

D         Let us exchange a sign of God’s peace.

 

 

Meal

 

 

OFFERING                                                                                                musical interlude

Please stand as the ushers bring the gifts to the Altar

 

*   OFFERTORY PRAYER

D         Let us pray.  God of all creation,

C         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.

 

 

*  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 … (Here the minister continues with the proper preface concluding:) …we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

*  HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

 

 

*  Thanksgiving at the Table

P          Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.

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.

Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory.

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever.

C         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.

 

 

LAMB OF GOD

 

 

COMMUNION                                 CHRIST BIDS YOU WELCOME TO THIS HOLY MEAL!

 

All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion.  Receive the bread then dip it into the cup.  The first cup is red wine; the second cup is white grape juice.  Those unable to partake of wine or wheaten bread are assured that the Church affirms our Lord’s whole and abiding presence in each element alone.

 

HYMNS           The following communion hymns can be found in the Red Book Evangelical Lutheran Worship in the pew rack in front of you:

                                    #477 I Received the Living God

                                    #474 Bread of Life from Heaven

 

*  BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS

P          The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.

C   Amen*  POST COMMUNION PRAYER

D         Let us pray.  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

 

 

Sending

 

 

*  BLESSING

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

 

 

*  SENDING HYMN                                                                               Lift High the Cross

 

 

*  DISMISSAL

D         Go in peace. Remember the poor.

C         Thanks be to God.

 

 

SCRIPTURES FOR THE COMING WEEK

Reflections for Sunday, 09-05-2010, The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Preparation for Sunday, 09-12-2010, The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture for Sunday, 09-12-2010, The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

 

 

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IN OUR PRAYERS

We keep the following members of St. Peter’s in our prayers:

Bob, Ann, Dante, Kevin, Patty, Pat, Steve, Keith, Haylee, Gerry, Ann, Dawn

Our homebound members and those in care facilities:

Virginia, Diego, Earl, Ida, Frances, Della, Sally, Mert, John

Our deployed military.

The names of other loved ones who are prayed for daily at church are posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall.

 

 

WELCOME TO ST. PETER’S BY THE SEA

We are glad that you have come to worship with us today!  Please sign a WELCOME card found in the pew rack, and give it to an usher or drop it in the offering plate.  A privacy room for those with infants is at the back of the sanctuary.  A nursery is available for toddlers and young children. Children’s Church School for grades Pre-K to 5th grade meets during the 8:45 service. Youth bible study meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Room.   Hearing aids and large-print bulletins are available from an usher. You will find hand sanitizer in the pew rack for your use during the service.

SUNDAY HOSPITALITY is given for the praise and glory of God.  Today we thank Mary Lou Peterson for the flowers given in memory of her father. We also thank Fletcher Miller and Jane Manderscheid for the coffee fellowship between the services.

JOIN THE FUN: Lobster Festival on Saturday, September 18th. All adults are invited to attend this chartered bus trip to the Port of Los Angeles for the annual Lobster Festival. Cost of $69 includes bus transportation, admission to the festival and maritime museum, and a harbor cruise. Cost of lunch is not included. See Joan Allton for more information.

SAVE THE DATE: Winery tour and lunch on Saturday, October 9th.

CHURCH OFFICE: The church office will have reduced hours this week while the Office Administrator is on vacation. Leave a voicemail message and either Pastor Marohn or Vicar Joshua will return your call.

THRIVENT WORKSHOP: Educational workshop sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans covering Medicare Reform and 5 Important Tips for Retirement. See notice posted on the bulletin board for more information.

THRIVENT MEMBERS: Have you received your Thrivent Choice mailing? You can now choose St. Peter’s by the Sea for your Thrivent Choice Dollars. Thank You!

 

 

The Week Beginning September 5, 2010

Sunday, September 5         The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

        8:45 a.m.            Worship, Children’s Church School

        9:45 a.m.            Fellowship, Youth Bible Study

      10:30 a.m.            Worship

Monday, September 6       Labor Day

                                                Office and Preschool Closed

Tuesday, September 7

        9:30 a.m.            Christian Service

        9:30 a.m.            Preschool Chapel

        5:00 p.m.            Executive Committee

        7:00 p.m.            Building Forum

Wednesday, September 8

        1:00 p.m.            Staff Meeting

        6:30 p.m.            Evening Prayer

        7:00 p.m.            Choir Rehearsal

        7:00 p.m.            Deacon’s Study

Thursday, September 9

      12:00 p.m.            Ministerial Meeting

        6:30 p.m.            Fireside Communion Service

Friday, September 10

        9:30 a.m.            Preschool Chapel

        5:30 p.m.            Parent’s Night Out - Fundraiser for SPY

Saturday, September 11

        9:00 a.m.            Bishop’s Gathering at First Lutheran Church

Sunday, September 12       The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

        8:45 a.m.            Worship, Children’s Church School

        9:45 a.m.            Fellowship, Youth Bible Study

      10:00 a.m.            Health and Wellness Committee

      10:30 a.m.            Worship

      12:00 p.m.            Confirmation Class at Pastor Marohn’s home

 

 

Worship Leadership

Pastor:

The Rev. Karen Marohn

Intern:

Vicar Joshua Serrano

Director of Music:

Doris DeChenne

Worship Assistant:

Deacon Melinda Wetherby

Altar Care:

Shirley Wallace and Ivy Fancy

8:45 a.m. Service:

 

Ushers:

Joan Allton and Faith Kleven

Greeter:

Ade Christensen

Lector:

Gail Bennett

Acolyte:

Haylee Rea

10:30 a.m. Service:

 

Ushers:

Jim Grutkowski and Mary Lou Peterson

Greeter:

Melinda Wetherby

Lector:

Scott McMahan

Acolyte:

Sean Webster

 

 

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