GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS May 19, 2013

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of the Confirmands by their parents and in thanksgiving to the Lord for His many blessings. THOSE WHO SERVE

THE DAY OF PENTECOST

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Come, holy Light, guide divine, now cause the Word of life to shine. Teach us to know our God aright and call Him Father with delight. From every error keep us free; let none but Christ our master be that we in living faith abide, in Him, our Lord, with all our might confide. In Jesus name I pray. Amen (Lutheran Service Book Hymn # 497, stanza 2)

WELCOME
Today we celebrate the Festival of Pentecost, the culmination of the Easter celebration, the end of the festival half of the Church Year. The resurrected Christ, having shown Himself to His disciples and having ascended to the right hand of the Father, sends the promised gift of the Spirit to the young expectant Church. Later this morning in the 10:45 Service we will celebrate the public confessions of faith of four of our young people as they are received into communicant membership through the Rite of Confirmation. The Church continues to carry out the Great Commission of baptizing in the name of the Triune God and teaching everything that the Lord has commanded us to teach. Welcome to everyone gathered here this day for worship. We ask that everyone fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher as the Offering is collected. Children are welcome in our Service and will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs for anyone who has need. Restrooms are located downstairs in this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions please speak with an usher or greeter. We invite you to come and worship with us again.

Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: (8:15) Crucifer (8:15) Cantor: (8:15) Ushers: (8:15) Greeter: Altar Guild: Acolyte: Crucifer: Cantor: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Choir: Instrumentalists:

AS WE GATHER
In the Third Article of the Apostles Creed which we will speak together in this Service, we confess the Holy Spirit and what flows from His Work. The Holy Christian Church consists of all believers in Christ. Those who are believers in Christ, those who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. This is delivered to us by the Holy Spirit through the Means of Grace, Word and Sacraments, as the Holy Spirit calls us by the Gospel, enlightens us with His gifts, sanctifies and keeps us in the true faith. Indeed the Holy Christian Church is the Communion of Saints in this place joining their voices with the saints of heaven giving praise to God and the Lamb, Jesus Christ. We are given the righteousness of Christ through the forgiveness of our sins and by it we have the hope of our resurrection and everlasting life. These things are most certainly true.

Coffee Hosts: Altar Guild: Nursery Attendant:

Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Lily Woodyard Abby Litwa Paul Walter Bill Allaben, Bobby Bemberg Tim Loyd, Ed Mahnken (8:15) Lori Bloom (8:15) Janet Killough (10:45) Lauren Faulkner (10:45) Maxwell Baker (10:45) Suzanne Lambert (10:45) Rudy Bischof, Jeremy Hammond Ken Ross, Richard Sanders (10:45) Shaun, Justine and Maxwell Baker (10:45) Beverly Sanders Adult Choir Rudy Bischof, Erich Cline, Jon Cline, Elisabeth Graf, Robert Johnson Christina Junkans, Joel Junkans, Matt Lacy, Randy Middaugh Jeff Ralston, Richard Sanders, Paul Walter, Matt Wigginton The Roberts and Manchester Families (Wed. evening) Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Mary Ann Dyer

NEXT WEEKS READINGS The appointed readings for next Sunday, May 26th, The Holy Trinity Sunday, are: The Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, The Second Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and The Gospel Reading: John 8:48-59.
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 DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE FESTIVAL OF PENTECOST

Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell
Please stand and face the processional cross.

Declaration of Grace

John 1:12; Philippians 1:6

A In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. C Amen

O Holy Spirit, Enter In [BuxWV 223] - Dietrich Buxtehude

Service of the Word

Introit LSB 913
Ps. 104:24, 2728, 30; antiphon: Liturgical Text

Processional Hymn: O Holy Spirit, Enter In

A Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, C and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Alleluia. A O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; C the earth is full of your creatures. A These all look to you, C to give them their food in due season.

Confession and Absolution

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

Invocation

Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

A When you give it to them, they gather it up; C when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. A When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, C and you renew the face of the ground.

A In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Exhortation

1 John 1:89

A 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.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

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 A Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, C and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Alleluia.

Confession of Sins
A 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

Kyrie

Mark 10:47

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This Is the Feast

Revelation 5:1213; 19:59

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

Second Reading
A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Stand

Acts 2:121

Alleluia and Verse

A Alleluia. Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Alleluia.

Liturgical Text

A Let us pray. O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy consolation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Holy Gospel
Sit

John 14:2331

P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the fourteenth chapter.

Anthem Old Testament Reading

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

Holy Spirit, Light Divine - Jeffrey Blersch Genesis 11:19

The reading of the Holy Gospel.

Acts 2:17b; Rom. 10:10

Gradual

P This is the Gospel of the Lord.

I will pour out my Spirit | on all flesh,* and your sons and your daughters shall | prophesy, with the heart one believes and is | justified,* and with the mouth one confesses | and is saved.

Sit

Children's Message

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Sermon Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord Sermon Pentecost Sounds, Sights, and Salvation Hymn: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest

LSB 497 Acts 2:21

Apostles' Creed
C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen

LSB 498

Prayer of the Church

A Guided by the Holy Spirit, who teaches us to know Christ and all His benefits, let us pray for the Church, the world, and for all people according to their needs. After each portion of the prayers: A Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful, C And kindle in us the fire of Your love. 6 Teach us to know the Father, Son, And You, from both, as Three in One That we Your name may ever bless And in our lives the truth confess. Praise we the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, with them One, And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow! Amen. The prayers conclude: A 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
Sit

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Offering
Stand

Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord - Jeffrey Blersch

Stand

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Offertory

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

Closing Collect
P Blessed Lord, You have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant that we may so hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them that, by patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen

Benediction
P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His countenance upon you and T give you peace. C Amen

Closing Hymn: O Day Full of Grace Postlude

LSB 503

Fugue in C [BuxWV 174] - Dietrich Buxtehude

Lord's Prayer
P Lord, remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray: 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

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 in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 9:45 a.m. Junior and Senior High classes downstairs in the church 9:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:45 a.m. Divine Service with the Rite of Confirmation 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 12:00 noon Fellowship Club 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Class at St. Vincents 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service with Holy Communion

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: May 20 Angie and Gary Proud May 21 Karen and Roy Bullard May 22 Lauren and Craig Schluterman HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: May 19 Casey Jenkins, Emma Lile, Bowman Stein, Sandy Sweeney May 21 Sandy Price May 23 Cole Jenkins May 24 Robert Bemberg, Jr., Judy Rivers May 25 Nancy Finkbeiner, Warren Rivers REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Susan Mahnken is recovering following foot surgery. Jeannie Worlund continues her recovery following heart surgery. Verna Rieve continues her recovery at home. Janet Pulliam continues her recovery at home. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 5/12: 192 (8:15 100 and 10:45 92). Mid-Week Service Confirmands Questions and Answers 5/15: 48. Offerings: Sunday 5/12: $5,809.25. Mid-Week Service 5/8: $210.00. Memorials: $335.00. Building Fund: $405.00. Fan into Flame: $25.00. National Youth Gathering Fund: $300.00. Seminary Scholarship Fund: $50.00. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MEETING - There will be a VBS volunteer meeting on Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor for all VBS volunteers who plan to help or who are thinking of helping. This is a planning and informational meeting. All are welcome. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Ame Andrews or Gina Junkans. Looking forward to seeing you there! ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS - The Endowment Committee is currently accepting applications for scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year. Applicants must be attending a Lutheran University or Seminary to be eligible. If you are currently receiving a scholarship from Grace, we ask that you update us with your fall plans. If you have questions, contact Rudy Bischof, director of the Board of Endowment. All applications are due by May 30th. - 14 -

MON - FRI: MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY:

TODAYS SUNDAY SCHOOL lesson taught the children that at Pentecost, God sent the Holy Spirit to His Church (Acts 2:121). Now, through Word and Sacrament, God gives us His Holy Spirit to create and sustain saving faith in Jesus. Ask the children to tell you about what happened at Pentecost. Ask them when they received the Holy Spirit (in Baptism). Review the Third Article of the catechism in your family discussions. PASTOR WALTERS CLASS meets on Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. upstairs in Parker Hall. Pastor Walter continues a study of The Augsburg Confession and Its Apology The Lutheran Confessions Series. Come and review what we believe, teach and confess as Lutheran Christians. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for children ages 3 years through 6th grade meet in the lower level of the Family Life Center. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES meet in their classrooms downstairs in the church. CONFIRMATION Today in our 10:45 Service, four of our young people will publicly confess their faith in Jesus Christ by the Rite of Confirmation. May the Lord bless them and keep them true to their confession. Our Confirmands are: Perryn Grant Andrews son of Roy and Ame Andrews Matthew Richard McIntyre son of Rick and Anne McIntyre Bradley Eugene Stillman son of Larry and Faye Stillman Andrew Thomas Warren son of Greg and Barb Warren - 13 -

CONGRATULATIONS - Amanda Cherie Echols, granddaughter of Warren & Judy Rivers, received her RN pin at a Pinning Ceremony in Hot Springs on May 9th. She graduated from National Park Community College with a Registered Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing. GRACE GRADUATES Graduation time is here and we would like to recognize our Grace graduates. If you are graduating from middle school, high school or college this spring, please let the church office know so we can publish our graduates in the June newsletter. If you are graduating from high school, please let us know your plans for after graduation. GRACE ANNUAL FLOAT TRIP The Grace Annual Float Trip, is Saturday, June 8th. Meet at the Highway 14 Bridge at 8:45 a.m. for departure at 9:00 a.m. The cost is $40.00 per canoe plus $3 per person for transport. Camping sites at Buffalo Point Campground can now be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 to reserve. No lunch will be served on the river, but we plan to stop at Spring Creek. Contact Tim Loyd at 8516457, 352-4908 or timpaul59@att.net. A sign-up sheet is on the board by the Parlor. A GRACO PACK IN PLAY was found in the church office this past Monday morning with no note or directions on where it needs to go. If you placed it here, please call the church office and let us know what to do with it. We have several projects that are collecting items so we dont want it to get misdirected. Thank you!

MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MR. FRANK GUTIERREZ TO THE GRACE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Ron and JoAnne Holmes Lucia Jones Mary Ellen McAllister TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Charles and Mary Kathryn Stein IN MEMORY OF MRS. BETTY WYMA TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By David and Suzanne Raddle IN MEMORY OF MRS. ELLA THAXTON TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Beth Paulson TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By David and Suzanne Raddle IN MEMORY OF MR. RALPH WARBY Husband of Nancy Brown Warby, TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND mother of Crissy Beethe By Rudy and Sherry Bischof TO THE GRACE BUILDING FUND By Beth Paulson IN MEMORY OF MS. DENISE HIGGINS Niece of Russlynn Krueger TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof

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Who's ready to

Tell It On The Mountain?

That's the theme for this years Vacation Bible School to be held June 16th20th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are currently looking for volunteers ready to share God's rock-solid Word with pre-school and school aged children. We need storytellers, musicians, site leaders, kitchen help, small group leaders, registration assistants, and many more. There is truly something for everyone. Look for the sign-up sheet in the breezeway or contact Ame Andrews or Gina Junkans to let us know of your interest. Volunteer training will be held this Thursday, May23rd, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parlor.

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