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Thursday, April 21, 2022

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Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter
April 21, 2022
Daily Bible Reading
Lutheran Foundation Playground Grant

The Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis has agreed to provide a $50,000 challenge matching grant toward the playground improvements the congregation approved. As part of the grant process, the Lutheran Foundation will match any individual member gifts up to $5,000 per gift until the $50,000 grant total is met. By way of example, if we have 10 members contribute $5,000 each, the Lutheran Foundation will match the entire $50,000. Please note this matching provision does not apply to the bequest funds the congregation has dedicated toward the playground. Funds must be raised before August 1, 2022.

Previously, I mistakenly asked congregation members to pledge funds now and withhold their contributions until July 2022 because of a grant provision that requires grant monies to be used within two months after those monies are received. This provision does not apply to when our congregation members’ contributions, however, and only applies to the funds we receive from the Lutheran Foundation. In other words, congregation members can contribute toward the playground found any time before August 1, 2022, and the Lutheran Foundation will match those contributions up to $5,000 per donor toward the $50,000 total. I apologize for the mistake in my previous announcement.

There will be additional information on the Lutheran Fund matching grant on the bulletin board in the atrium. You can also reach out to Kelly Climer if you have any additional questions on the grant.
Not So Ordinary Mary - article by Joel Hempel

Easter afternoon, I texted Pastor Scott: “Outstanding message and service. Thank you.” The way pastor presented Mary Magdalene touched my soul. I have no idea what she looked like, but after today’s sermon, I am convinced she was a beautiful woman. She was courageous, faithful, hardworking, bold, loving, dedicated, humble, and the first to proclaim, “He is risen!” One article I read referred to her as “the apostle to the apostles.” 

At the end of his sermon, Pastor Scott said, "In the same way, Jesus picks you.” Honestly, I don’t think I can live up to Mary’s standards; but I’d like to!  

As I reflect on Mary’s impressive service, I wonder how she did it. As pastor said, she came from humble beginnings and lived at a time when society did not think of her as a person of value. But Jesus was not fooled by culture or persuaded by convention. He recognized value when he saw it. And he saw it in Mary. But what turned her life around, and more importantly, what kept her turned toward Jesus? 

We could make many guesses as others have done. But staying with what we know is all we need to know. Jesus came into her life. 

When Jesus comes into your life, everything doesn’t change at first, but he will stay with you until it does. Jesus wants to make Marys out of all of us – including, but not only, freeing us of our demons: You know, the sins that haunt us, emotions that threaten to take control, and doubts that won’t let us settle into the certainty of faith. Those demons can interfere with our spiritual growth and service to God. 

So, here is God’s plan. It is the same plan our Lord instituted in the life of Mary. When others give up on us, Jesus will not. When we are hard on ourselves, Jesus will be forgiving. When we think we can’t handle whatever is wearing us down, Jesus will be our strength. And when opportunities to serve seem more than our abilities, Jesus will remind us from WHOM our success will come. 

Jesus is ready to make a profound difference in our lives and our congregation. His resurrection is our hope and our promise. 
Offerings vs. Budget Update
Next Sunday's Bible Readings
Acts 9:1-22; Revelation 5:1-14; John 21:1-19
Worship Leaders
This Sunday - 4/24
Lector: Ryan Barnett
Communion: Tony Petzoldt
Greeters: Jonathan & Steph Chapa
S/V: Jerry Nicolaus
Ushers: Becci Sasser, Judy George, Lisa Grossenheider
Children's Message: Janet Leet
Next Sunday - 5/1
Lector: Tim Cosby
Communion: Derek Don
Greeters: Bob & Debbie Jacobson
Ushers: Jonathan Chapa, Ron Froesel
Children's Message: Pastor Scott
The Word Within the Word

Worship Bulletin


Welcome to Glendale Lutheran!

Pastor Scott Jonas would love to talk to you. You can contact him via cell 805-345-6658 or email scottjonas314@gmail.com.
Deacon List…If you need to talk to a fellow believer, email or call Pastor Scott or one of these deacons: Cathie Albers (cathleenalbers@charter.net), Joel Hempel (jhempel411@gmail.com), Marcia Hempel (mshempel11@att.net), Bob Jacobson (rjacobson@hy-c.com), or Tony Petzoldt (tonypetzoldt@sbcglobal.net). 

Men’s Bible Study meets Mondays at 7:30am. Pastor Scott leads.

Women’s Morning Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15am to 11:00am. Women’s Evening Bible Study meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:00pm.
The Second Sunday of Easter
Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 9:15am
Divine Service IV
Prelude
 
Greeting and Welcome
 
Lighting of the Candles
 
Hymn of Invocation – He’s Risen, He’s Risen (LSB 480)
 
He’s risen, He’s risen, Christ Jesus, the Lord;
He opened death’s prison, the incarnate, true Word.
Break forth, hosts of heaven, in jubilant song
And earth, sea, and mountain their praises prolong.
 
The foe was triumphant when on Calvary
The Lord of creation was nailed to the tree.
In Satan’s domain did the hosts shout and jeer,
For Jesus was slain, whom the evil ones fear.
 
But short was their triumph; the Savior arose,
And death, hell, and Satan He vanquished, His foes.
The conquering Lord lifts His banner on high;
He lives, yes, He lives, and will nevermore die.
 
O, where is your sting, death? We fear you no more;
Christ rose, and now open is fair Eden’s door.
For all our transgressions His blood does atone;
Redeemed and forgiven, we now are His own.
 
Then sing your hosannas and raise your glad voice;
Proclaim the blest tidings that all may rejoice.
Laud, honor, and praise to the Lamb that was slain:
With Father and Spirit He ever shall reign.
 
+ Preparation +
 
P:  In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C:  Amen.
 
P:  Our help is in the name of the Lord,
C:  who made heaven and earth.
P:  If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?
C:  But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared.
P:  Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner.
C:  Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
P:  Almighty God, merciful Father, in Holy Baptism You declared us to be Your children and gathered us into Your one, holy Church, in which You daily and richly forgive us our sins and grant us new life through Your Spirit. Be in our midst, enliven our faith, and graciously receive our prayer and praise; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C:  Amen.
 
+ Word +
 
Introit
P:  Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
C:  Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!         
P:  Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
C:  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
P:  Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
C:  Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,
P:  He remembers his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,
All: 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
P:  Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
 
Kyrie
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.
 
Gloria in Excelsis
To God on high be glory
And peace to all the earth;
Goodwill from God in heaven
Proclaimed at Jesus' birth!
We praise and bless You, Father;
Your holy name we sing—
Our thanks for Your great glory,
Lord God, our heav'nly King.
 
To You, O sole-begotten,
The Father's Son, we pray;
O Lamb of God, our Savior,
You take our sins away.
Have mercy on us, Jesus;
Receive our heartfelt cry,
Where You in pow'r are seated
At God's right hand on high—
 
For You alone are holy,
You only are the Lord.
Forever and forever,
Be worshiped and adored;
You with the Holy Spirit
Alone are Lord Most High,
In God the Father's glory.
"Amen!" our glad reply.
Salutation and Collect of the Day
P:  The Lord be with you.
C:  And also with you.
P:  Let us pray. Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord’s resurrection may by Your grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C:  Amen.
 
First ReadingActs 5:12–20
Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.”

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

Epistle Revelation 1:4–18
John to the seven churches that are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

P:  This is the Word of the Lord.
C:  Thanks be to God.
 
Alleluia and Verse                         
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
These things are written that you may believe that
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Holy Gospel – John 21:1-25
P:  The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twenty-first chapter.
C:  Glory to You, O Lord.
 
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.
When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”
Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had been reclining at table close to him and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?”
This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.
Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.
 
P:  This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C:  Praise to You, O Christ.
 
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
 
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God,    begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.
 
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life + of the world to come. Amen.
 
Children’s Hymn – I Love You, Lord (AGPS 129)

I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice
To worship You, O my soul rejoice.
Take joy, my King, in what You hear,
May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.
(Repeat)
 
Children’s Sermon – Janet Leet
 
Hymn of the Day – Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven (LSB 477)

Alleluia, alleluia!
Hearts to heav’n and voices raise:
Sing to God a hymn of gladness,
Sing to God a hymn of praise;
He who on the cross a victim
For the world’s salvation bled—
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,
Now is risen from the dead.
 
Alleluia, Christ is risen!
Death at last has met defeat:
See the ancient pow’rs of evil
In confusion and retreat;
Once He died, and once was buried:
Now He lives forevermore,
Jesus Christ, the world’s Redeemer,
Whom we worship and adore.
 
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to God on high:
Alleluia to the Savior
Who has gained the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit,
Fount of love and sanctity!
Alleluia, alleluia
To the triune Majesty!
 
Sermon
 
Offertory
Offering
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Prayer of the Church
 
+ Celebrating birthdays this week: 24 – Zach Filkins; 25 – Faith Jonas; 26 – Al Grimm, Laura Murphy; 28 – Steve Albers; 29 – Kelly Schultz; 30 – Cindy Sittmann
+ Wedding anniversaries: 25 – Paul & Sandy Barbercheck; 30 – Paul & Glee Schultz
 
Special Celebrations and Needs:
+ Church family members: Fred Aufderheide, now in hospice; Jennifer (Grossenheider) Thomas, recovering at home from pneumonia; Gayle Sappington, recovering from a fall; Sarah (Lipinski) Cooney, upon the birth of her newborn; Sandy Barbercheck, recovering from surgery
+ Friends of our congregation: Kim, daughter of Beverly Dixson, for healing; Brian, cousin of Tim Cosby, with Covid complications; the nephew of Tim & Jan Cosby, whose wife is pregnant with twins, one of whom has a serious heart defect; Kim, daughter of Greg & Karen Frimel, diagnosed with cancer
+ Those who are homebound or in nursing facilities: Twylah Atwood, Fred & Mary Aufderheide, Jules & Mary Bush, Carol Fisher, Mary Guion, Jerry & Jane Keathley, Gayle Sappington, Shirley Williams, Ruth Wussler
+ Our Refugee family, the Mohammeds
 
+ Sacrament +
 
Preface
P:  The Lord be with you.
C:  And also with you.
P:  Lift up your hearts.
C:  We lift them to the Lord.
P:  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C:  It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
P:  It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all creation. Above all, we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and laid on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternally. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eternity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise again to new life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:
 
Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth adored;
Heav'n and earth with full acclaim shout the glory of Your name.
Sing hosanna in the highest, sing hosanna to the Lord;
Truly blest is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
 
Prayer of Thanksgiving           
P:  Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed. By His death, He has redeemed us from bondage to sin and death, and by His resurrection, He has delivered us into new life in Him. Grant us to keep the Feast in sincerity and truth, faithfully eating His body given into death and drinking His life's blood poured out for our salvation until we pass through death to the promised land of life eternal. Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:
 
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 Words of Our Lord
P:  Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My + body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.”
In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My + blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
 
Pax Domini
P:  The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C:  Amen.

Agnus Dei
O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,
You take the sin of the world away;
O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,
Have mercy on us, Lord, we pray.
 
O Jesus Christ, true Lamb of God,
You take the sin of the world away;
Have mercy on us, Jesus Christ,
And grant us peace, O Lord, we pray.
Distribution
 
Distribution Hymn – What Is This Bread (LSB 629)

What is this bread?
Christ’s body risen from the dead:
This bread we break, this life we take,
Was crushed to pay for our release.
O taste and see—the Lord is peace.
 
What is this wine?
The blood of Jesus shed for mine;
The cup of grace brings His embrace
Of life and love until I sing!
O taste and see—the Lord is King.
 
So who am I,
That I should live and He should die
Under the rod? My God, my God,
Why have You not forsaken me?
O taste and see—the Lord is free.

Yet is God here?
Oh, yes! By Word and promise clear,
In mouth and soul He makes us whole—
Christ, truly present in this meal.
O taste and see—the Lord is real.
 
Is this for me?
I am forgiven and set free!
I do believe that I receive
His very body and His blood.
O taste and see—the Lord is good.
 
Blessing
 
Nunc Dimittis
O Lord, now let Your servant
Depart in heav'nly peace,
For I have seen the glory
Of Your redeeming grace:
A light to lead the Gentiles
Unto Your holy hill,
The glory of Your people,
Your chosen Israel.
 
All glory to the Father,
All glory to the Son,
All glory to the Spirit,
Forever Three in One;
For as in the beginning,
Is now, shall ever be,
God's triune name resounding
Through all eternity.

Post-Communion Collect
P:  Let us pray. We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C:  Amen.
 
Benedicamus and Benediction
P:  Let us bless the Lord.
C:  Thanks be to God.
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.
C:  Amen.
 
Closing Hymn – Just a Closer Walk with Thee
 
I am weak, but thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to thee. Refrain
 
Refrain:  Just a closer walk with thee,
              Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
              Daily walking close to thee:
              Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
 
Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. Refrain
 
 
When my feeble life is o’er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o’er
 To Thy kingdom's shore, to Thy shore. Refrain

Postlude
 
 + WORSHIP LEADERS +
Preacher/Celebrant/Liturgist – Pastor Scott
Organist/Pianist – Jim Thielker
Lector – Ryan Barnett
Communion – Tony Petzoldt
Sound/Video – Jerry Nicolaus
Ushers – Becci Sasser, Judy George, Lisa Grossenheider
Greeters – Jonathan & Steph Chapa
 
Altar Flowers this morning are given by Jeanne & David Lipinksi
In celebration of their 39th wedding anniversary
 
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.