June 27, 2010 Bulletin (.pdf) - Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
June 27, 2010 A.D. Pastor Brad Urbach – 224-2838
Faith Ev. Lutheran Church – Pierre, SD Pastor Levi Willms – 224-4620
Website: www.faithluth.com Church Phone – 224-2216
Email: faith@faithluth.com Church Fax – 224-2226
As We Gather – As there is physical fitness, so there is
also spiritual fitness ---being "fit," prepared, ready, and in
shape to follow Jesus and focus on Him amid the
distractions of our lives in this world. That fitness begins
with God's own call and fitting us for the kingdom by faith
in Christ Jesus. Christ's righteousness in Holy Baptism
equips us with the Word and promises God alone gives us to
carry us through all temptations. We, of course, will be able
always to "recall" our past sins and our life of aimless
wandering without God. But we are not to yearn for those
old days because Christ focuses us on our goal---the New Jerusalem of eternal life. We will "press
on toward the goal" (Philippians 3:14) keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2).
THE WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
If there are prayer concerns for you, your family, your friends, or your
neighbors, please put them on the blue information card. Our Board of
Elders are prayerful with our pastors about these joys and struggles of our
earthly journey.
“The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b
THE RINGING BELL CALLS US INTO THE PRESENCE OF A MERCIFUL SAVIOR
*DIVINE SERVICE SETTING ONE*
THE OPENING HYMN “Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun” LSB 868
(We cheerfully rise and sing)
THE INVOCATION
P In the name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
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THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. 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. We justly deserve your present and eternal punishment.
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 Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you
all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore
forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the † Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[John 20:19-23]
C Amen.
THE HYMN OF PRAISE “Glory to God in the Highest” Luke 2:14; John 1:29
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THE SALUTATION (Chanted)
P The Lord be with you.
C And also with you.
THE COLLECT
Lord of all power and might, author and giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of
Your name and nourish us with all goodness that we may love and serve our neighbor; through
Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
THE SPECIAL MUSIC “More Precious”…Marty Parks
Kelsey Wilson, vocalist
THE EPISTLE LESSON Ephesians 6:10-18
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THE HOLY GOSPEL St. Luke 9:51-62 (The challenge of following Jesus.)
THE SERMON HYMN "Be Strong in the Lord," LSB 665 (Tune 804)
THE SERMON “I Have a Plan”
Jeremiah 29:11
Pastor Brad Urbach
THE HYMN “Rise Up, O Men of God”
THE CREED 8:20 Apostles’ Back cover of Lutheran Service Book
11:00 Nicene Inside back cover of Lutheran Service Book
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GREETING OF ONE ANOTHER
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THE OFFERING We gather our tithes, gifts of love, and our “Building Together in Faith” gifts
THE OFFERTORY “Create in Me” LW 175
THE PRAYERS
P Almighty God, that You have made us fit partakers of Your kingdom by faith in the
forgiveness of our sins for the sake of Jesus Christ, the Lord. Give to Your whole Church
Your light and Your peace. And keep us focused on the ultimate goal, the salvation of the
world in the new heavens and earth. Lord, in Your mercy,
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C hear our prayer.
P Fit us with all the spiritual gifts for service in Your kingdom: love toward You and for one
another, the joy and peace of knowing we belong to You, patience, kindness, and
goodness in our dealings with our neighbors, and faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
in our conduct. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Help us not to let past, forgiven sins exercise any power or control over or between us, and
enable us to live in peace, in the forgiveness of our sins. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Give to leaders of all nations the desire and will to promote justice and peace in the world.
Bless the Word of Your kingdom to be spread through every land. Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Guide and direct doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, and first responders in our
communities that the sick and injured may receive Your healing, comfort, and peace.
We pray for our Faith family and its friends in the midst of life’s joys and
struggles…Lord, in Your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy;
through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C Amen.
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 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.
The 8:20 service concludes on page 8 with
The Benediction
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THE SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
11:00
P It is truly good, right, and salutary …evermore praising You and saying:
THE SANCTUS ~ Holy, Holy, Holy
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
THE PAX DOMINI John 20:19
P The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
C And also with you.
AGNUS DEI
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THE COMMUNION HYMNS
“Your Table I Approach” LSB 628
“O Savior, Precious Savior” LSB 527
“Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” LSB 528
NUNC DIMITTIS ~ Song of Simeon Luke 2:29-32
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THE BENEDICTION (With Sung Amens)
P The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and † give you peace.
THE CLOSING HYMN “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” LSB 685
Welcome to Faith Evangelical Lutheran on this Fifth Sunday after Pentecost!
We are delighted to have you in worship with us. If you are visiting from out of town, we bid you
welcome and God-speed on your journey. Should you be from our community, and have no
church home, we invite you to make Faith your church home. Greeting you this morning:
Before Early Service Before Late Service
Corey & Susan LaFave Al & Norma Meier
Vernon & Gloria Bump Dennis & Margaret Kayser
After Early Service After Late Service
Pat & Veryl Huisman Ryan & Kyley Cumbow
Ron & Sandy Peterson Rich & Gloris Zoller
Preaching this morning is Pastor Brad Urbach who will also preach at Trinity Lutheran in Blunt
between our services. Pastor Levi Willms is our Liturgist and will lead our Adult Study on our
Missouri Synod history this morning.
Our Altar flowers last Sunday were given by Lyle & Elaine Wagner on the
joyful occasion of their 50 th wedding anniversary. Thanks Lyle & Elaine.
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Holy Communion is celebrated at our 11:00 service. In this Sacrament, our Lord brings us
strength and forgiveness to be about His vision and mission. Those confirmed Lutherans who
come to the Sacrament of the Altar today are asked to read the communion side of our information
card found in the pew rack and to sign the bottom of the reverse side so that our communion
records might be complete.
Morning Fellowship A fresh cup of coffee awaits you in our Christian Family Life
Center this morning. Come join us!
Sunday School Summer Sunday School continues today and will meet in the Preschool. It is for
N-5 th grade.
Our Adult Study continues this Sunday with the history of our Lutheran Church Missouri
Synod. Next Sunday we will have a morning coffee and a Presentation from our Hong Kong
guests.
Nursery There is nursery this morning during our 11:00 service.
God Be With You!
Our Broadcasts Both Sonrise and our Cable Broadcast are made possible this morning by Dave
& Janice Johnson in thanksgiving to God for the wedding of Chad & Amanda Johnson. Thanks
Dave & Janice, may God bless Chad & Amanda as they begin life’s journey together.
The Broadcast schedules are on the traveling Bulletin board, which is in the Narthex.
Our Cable Broadcast is also on our Website which Dennis and Carolyn Ryckman keep very
current for us. Take a look at www.faithluth.com. COST: You may sponsor the radio broadcast of
Sonrise for $30.00. This radio broadcast is on 1240 AM KCCR at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday morning.
The cost of sponsoring the cable broadcast of our worship service is $35.00. This cable access
broadcast is televised on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. on Channel 8. If you choose to sponsor
both, the cost is $60.00.
June 20, 2010, Att. 354; General Fund $8849.00; Building Fund $3345.00; Love Fund $60.00;
Thrivent Automatic Withdrawal $2990.10 (General $1570.10; Building Fund $1420.00);
Broadcasts $30.00; Utecht Ministry $50.00; Memorial Garden $140.00; VBS $173.50; VBS
Mission Project $240.00; Forever Young $30.00; LYF Pancake Feed $436.00; Endowment Fund
in memory of Marvin (PeeWee) Keller $400.00.
This Week at Faith Lutheran
Today: June 27 8:20 am Worship
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9:30 Sunday School/Adult Study
11:00 am Communion
4:30 pm Loesch/Galt Wedding in Bismarck
Mon: June 28
7:00 Fulfillment Committee Meeting
Tues: June 29
8:25 am Staff Devotions
Wed: June 30
6:30 am Ladies Study
6:30 pm Summer Worship
7:30 pm LYF
Thurs: July 1
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8:25 am Staff Devotions
Fri: July 2
Students from Hong Kong arrive at Faith
Sat: July 3
10:00 Betty’s Place – Board of Elders
Sun: July 4
8:20 am Worship
9:30 Presentation by our Hong Kong guests
11:00 am Worship
Gifts –
Thank you for your gifts of $4,765.00 this past week to the Building
Fund which included a gift for two more occasional chairs for the
Living Room given in memory of PeeWee Keller by Shirley Keller
and Dale & Renee Knapp. Your gifts in the past three weeks have amounted to$43,534.89 to the
Building Fund.
What does this mean?
It means we can pay the final bills, the last payment to Sioux Falls Construction, and put a
$7,000.00 dent in the Bank West interim loan of $56,000.00.
It Means!
We will not need to borrow any further interim finance monies. This is a great relief!
It Means!
Hopefully many will be willing to extend our giving for a period of time to pay off the Bank West
interim loan very quickly.
Our New Cup We want every family to have one of our new Christian Family Life Center mugs.
Please pick one up for your family today.
Dedication Day Bulletins are also on the cup table if you desire to see the day’s events, please
pick one up. Services fron that day will be available on DVD by next week.
Different Different Different Gifts/Equal Gifts/Equal Gifts/Equal Sacrifice Sacrifice
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Important dates pending: Fulfillment Committee – Monday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m.
God’s Gardeners – with more flowers and shrubs than ever before we
are looking for a group of people willing to prune roses, cut off old
blooms, maintain the beautiful planters, from time to time add new
flowers and of course stay after the volunteer weeds. A dozen
Gardeners would be great. We might have a set time to gather or take
different areas of responsibility, in any case we could use some help to
keep our beautiful, blooming campus stunning. Can you help? Speak
to Pastor Urbach. Thank you.
We again thank Gail Ferris for the petunias, the planters and the
petunias and sedum in the Grace Plaza.
Preschool Registration Our Preschool is now taking applications for next
fall. There are still openings. The registration forms are on the information
desk in the Narthex.
Hong Kong Interface Project Faith Lutheran Church will host
the first-ever Hong Kong International Student Exchange with our
LCMS partner - Hong Kong Lutheran Synod. Students will be
arriving in Pierre on Friday, July 2 nd and will be departing
Tuesday, July 6th. These students range from grades 8-12. Please
join our worship on July 4 th and let’s make this a memorable trip
for these young people.
Thank You to Priscilla Circle for hosting a very nice Reception for Pastor Wagner last Sunday as he
celebrated his 20 th Ordination Anniversary. Coffee Cake, a decorated cake and nuts & mints. Pastor
Wagner, in addition to an honorarium, was given a neat plaque commemorating this 20 year event and
a gift certificate.
Summer Worship Gone on the weekend this Summer?
Well here is an opportunity to still worship. Every week
during the summer months, we will have a shorter service on
Wednesday nights at 6:30.
Communion will be every other Wednesday and the service is
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usually 30 minutes. Sometimes the Homily is somewhat like Sunday’s, sometimes totally different.
Last summer our high was 49 people and our low 6 people. Some who were there on Sunday were
there Wednesday too for just the wonderful opportunity to worship and sing with others.
Gone on a weekend, join us on Wednesday.
Circuit Bible Camp Circuit Bible camp will be this
summer, July 27-30 at Custer State Park. This is for
kids currently in 3rd-8th grade, registration forms can
be found in the Narthex. If there are any adults that
would like to go and help with Circuit Bible Camp,
please speak with Pastor Willms.
Bible Bee There are information sheets for Bible Bee in the Narthex or if you want more
information or visit www.biblebee.org. There are also detailed materials you can look at located in
the welcome center at Community Bible Church. This is a great opportunity for families to read
and study the Bible together! Talk to Barb Bishop 224-9186 or Jessica Willms 224-4620 if you
have questions.
LYF National Youth Gathering Meeting We will meet on July 1 st at 7:30 pm to discuss plans
for the National Youth Gathering and to plan additional fundraisers if needed.
“The Grill” Our monster Pancake Grill is now wonderfully portable thanks to the
welding and tire talent of Johnny Zeiszler and the new cords built by Brandon
Butler. Our LYF kids enjoyed fixing the flapjacks for you last Sunday. We thank
Johnny & Brandon for sharing their time and talent. We had the largest pancake
feed we have ever had.
Parking Lot We extend a large thank you to our Board of Trustees for placing edging timbers on the
graveled lot at our “642” property. Now the lawn is lawn, and parking lot is parking lot. It is a very
nice improvement.
Bricks and Blocks for the Taking – With the exception of the burnished
block and the pallet of bricks used on the new building, all the landscaping
blocks and used bricks are up for grabs for anyone who can use them. The
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asketball pole and backboard are also not going to have a place in the new parking lot. So first come,
first serve! If you are unsure about what is and is not available, speak to Jay Fredrich, Pastor Urbach or
Dale Knapp, chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Main Street Living may be seen each Sunday morning at 10 AM on KDLT-NBC Sioux Falls and
at 9 AM on KEVN-FOX Rapid City. Viewers, area churches, and memorial gifts support Main
Street Living. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired. Mailing address is Main Street
Living, 1400 S. Duluth Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The program may be viewed on the web at
www.mainstreetliving.com. E-mail mainstreet@sio.midco.net.
June 27, 2010 – Kid’s Crossing Janitor Bob shares God’s command that we should love one
another.
The featured speaker is Rev. Jenina Gatnoor, Sudanese minister of Zion Lutheran Church
in Sioux Falls. The Main Street Living Choir will provide the hymns. The program is interpreted
for the hearing impaired.
July 4, 2010 – Kids Crossing walks with Jesus as we witness the selection and the appointment of
the 12 apostles.
The featured speaker is Rev. George Sagissor III from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in
Sioux Falls, SD. The sermon theme is “Freedom Now!” The hymns are God of Grace and God of
Glory; America the Beautiful; and God Bless Our Native Land. The Main Street Living Choir will
provide the hymns. The program is interpreted for the hearing impaired.
Life Quotes “Our hope as Christians is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus said, ‘I am the
resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and
believes in me will never die’ (John 11:25). We can believe it! Although we will die, we will ive –
eternally with Christ. ” Kay L. Meyer, director of development for Lutherans For Life This “Life
Quote” is from Lutherans For Life – www.lutheransforlife.org.
6 More Months!
Our Request
Our Board of Stewardship is requesting all of our families to consider extending their giving to the
Building Fund for 6 months.
One Goal
The request has but one goal; to quickly pay back the Bank West loan of $56,000.
Why the Bank West Debt?
Because all of the contingency monies of $100,000.00 were spent mostly on needed foundation
issues and we finished off some of the Building while we had the contractors here. We’ve incurred
a $56,000 short term debt.
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Will the large offerings of June 6 & 13 help?
Yes, we have paid all bills on hand, set aside monies to pay the final few bills, and put $7,000.00
toward the Bank West loan.
When is the first District Payment due of $5,836.00 a month?
That will be July 1. This will be a new debt of about $6,000 a month. We therefore urge all in our
parish to remember their weekly tithes and gifts of love, especially in these summer months
when we are gone more. Please remember your weekly offerings even on Sundays you are
gone! Thank you!
Will there be an encouragement to do Debt Retirement on our $1,000,000.00 Church
Extension Fund loan?
Yes, indeed, we can save thousands and thousands of dollars by prepaying on this loan but for
now, first things first, we wish to quickly pay off the Bank West short-term loan.
The Board of stewardship Encouragement is what in terms of extending our giving?
* That those who have met their commitments would extend their giving.
* That those who are still striving to meet their commitments will do so.
* That those who are giving without commitments will continue to give.
* That those who have waited to see how this all went might be willing to help our “Building
Together in Faith” campaign at this time.
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Dedication Reflections
Thank you! And you, and you, and you, and
you, & you & you & you & on & on & on…
Sunday, June 6 was a remarkable day.
The Preachers – we heard three fine sermons
from Pastors David Schmidt, Jonathan Offt,
and Reed Lessing. For those at the 2:00
Dedication service it will be a long time
before they will ever forget the words of
Jeremiah preached by Dr. Lessing “Buy the
Field.”
The Music – wonderful anthems, first by the

ladies of the choir directed by Rodd Bauck, and accompanied by Karen Lindbloom and bass
player Larry Johnson. The afternoon anthem was terrific and the choral verse of “earth and all
stars” and the beautiful doxological verse written by Karen Lindbloom, well, you could almost
hear “Engines and steel! Loud pounding hammers! Limestone and beams! Loud building
workers!”
The organists and the piano/organ duets by Annette Hill & Carolyn Ryckman and Jeanne
Schweigert & Jodi Hartmann were smashing, not to mention the beautiful trumpet work of Jim
Schweigert.
Morning Reception – A tip of the hat to Priscilla Circle and Rebekah Circle for the morning
coffee cheerfully presented with a lovely decorated serving table.
More Music – It was most delightful to have music between services by Pastor Bob Hinckley
and his good friend for many years, Jim Schweigert.
Noon Meal – what a remarkable bunch of cooks from Zion Lutheran in Sioux Falls. Their
ministry action team was assisted by Pastor Greg Lehr, Vernon & Gloria Bump’s son-in-law. The
meal was a feast of German sausage, sauerkraut, baked beans and potatoes. What a selection of
cakes – we thank all the cake bakers.
Buggy rides – We thank Mike & Angie Roman for the wagon rides around the church. It was a
big hit and the Clydesdales are beautiful horses.
The clowns – speaking of big hits – the clowns with the Ministry Action Team were really
enjoyed. We enjoyed all the balloon hats.
More Music – the sounds of polkas added a festive touch during our noon meal. We thank Mal
Hinckley for arranging this with Veryl Hohn of Mitchell. Dueling accordions – what a festive
touch to the meal. We know some of you wanted to dance.
The Dedications – The Dedication Reflections and Prayers were heart warming and moving. We
thank those who were a part of this.
The Dedication of Grace Plaza
Jay Fredrich & Steve Fiechtner
The Dedication of the Urbach Memorial Garden
Jennifer Urbach & Jonathan Urbach
The Dedication of the Cross on our Euclid Avenue brick wall
Marrill & Sandy Bales and Forrest & Alice Wixon
The Dedication of the Young Conference Room
Andy Young & Bob Shoup
The Dedication of the Christian Family Life Center
Laurie Schultz & Brent Adney and Larry Coyle
Not done yet – Wow, the kuchen and kuchen bars were yummmmy and what a selection! Thanks
to all the kuchen bakers.
Ribbon Cutting – in the middle of Kuchen, a ribbon cutting took place with Bob Shoup,
congregational president and Larry Coyle, past president doing the cutting. Brent Adney then let
go of the huge bow, which drifted toward the gym floor. This was followed by a standing ovation
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as we thanked God and congratulated ourselves for a remarkable task done together.
More Music – You’re kidding, more music? Yes, we enjoyed nearly 45 minutes of piano
keyboarding by Casey Ortbahn, what a treat!
Oh yes, the Clean-up – dozens of willing hands then went to work and in a few minutes a job
that would take hours for a few was done. Willing hands.
So thank you, and you and you and you…
Sunday night when it was all done and it was time to again lock up the church, the following had
been written on the portable white board.
“God bless Faith and all who serve within these walls.”
We don’t know who wrote this thoughtful and warm hearted reflection but all we can say is -
“AMEN!”
…Thus Far
P.S. We want every family to have one of the new Building mugs filled with some goodies. There
are also some bulletins from Sunday so you can see what all went on.
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TRINITY’S BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to Jane Bales and Adeline Forgey today. Kenneth Fanger will celebrate a
birthday on Tuesday the 10 th and Sara Thomas is having a birthday on this Friday. Happy
Birthday to all.
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