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Thursday, May 30, 2024

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Glimpses of Glendale
Glendale Lutheran Church Newsletter


May 30, 2024

Three-In-One - article by Joel Hempel


If you go online and key in the words three-in-one, you will see a variety of products: Three-in-one coats, 3-in-1 oil, 3-in-1 shampoo-conditioner-body wash, 3-in-1 charging stations for your smartphone, 3-in-1 car seats for children, and of course, a three-in-one sturdy, 350 lb. weight capacity commode.

 

Although very different products with very different purposes, they all have two things in common. The service they provide is limited, and they will all wear out! Such is not the case with our THREE-IN-ONE GOD.

 

As most know, this past Sunday was designated Holy Trinity Sunday. Anyone who has tried explaining the Trinity to a non-Christian, or even to oneself, knows it’s impossible. God is beyond our human capacity to comprehend, and His ways are so far beyond our ways that it seems foolish even to try (see Romans 11:33-34). And yet, some keep trying. I did!

 

Back in the day, when I gave children’s messages every week, I had to come up with an annual illustration to describe God as the Trinity. These illustrations included an apple, an egg, water, etc. Although each illustration is hugely limiting, I felt compelled to keep trying to explain or at least describe the incredible ONE who has revealed Himself as Father-Son-Holy Spirit (see Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19).

 

So, why even have a day or season to celebrate the Holy Trinity? I believe the answer is in part found in what is called the apostolic benediction: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Corinthians 13:14).

 

What do you need in your life? With what are you struggling? Our ONE GOD, who is above all and beyond comprehension, has made Himself known in Jesus Christ and made Himself experienced in the work of the Holy Spirit.

 

Is it a challenge for you to believe you are loved – completely loved with all of your limitations and sinful inclinations? God’s love for you is without reservation (see John 3:16-17). His desire is for you to receive his eternal embrace.

 

Do you know that you are redeemed and forgiven by the grace of God in Jesus Christ? You are! Are you able to rest confidently in the grace of Jesus? That’s his desire for you.

 

Are you struggling with sin in your life? The Holy Spirit is at work within you to free you from Satan’s seductive ways. Are you carrying an unmanageable load? The Spirit, who is our strength, will uphold you. Are you facing a challenge, an enemy, or a task beyond your ability? It is not beyond the capacity of God’s Spirit within you.

 

Like the song lyrics declare: Out God is an awesome God! His being and ways are beyond understanding. But they are not beyond our Spirit-enabled ability to receive!

 

From Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To God be glory forever. Amen! Romans 11:36

Voters' Meetings


The Leadership Council is calling two Voters’ Meetings to take place in the Family Life Center immediately after the services on June 9, 2024, and June 23, 2024. The agenda for the June 9, 2024, meeting will include a first reading of the proposed 2024-2025 Church Budget and a request for the congregation to vote on some Parish House roof repair options along with approval to use bequest funds to pay for those repairs. The Leadership Council will then request voter approval for the Budget at the June 23, 2024, meeting. Please make sure to mark these dates in your calendar so you can attend and ask any questions you may have.

Women's Group Event


On Wednesday, June 5, please join us for a visit to the Missouri History Museum at Forest Park, and lunch. We will meet at the church for carpooling at 9:30am. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the church lobby.

Questions??? Call Jennifer Buchholz at 314-302-5630 or email at Buchholzje@yahoo.com

Finance Update

Next Sunday's Bible Readings

Genesis 3:8-15; 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1; Mark 3:20-35

Worship Leaders

This Sunday - 6/2

Lector: Tim Cosby

Communion: Tony Petzoldt & Seminary Student

Greeters: Jack & Norma Bentzinger

S/V: Paul Barbercheck

Ushers: Sandy Barbercheck, Judy George, Becci Sasser, Jeanne Lipinski

Children's Message: Pastor Scott

Next Sunday - 6/9

Lector: Cathie Albers

Communion: Jerry Nicolaus & Seminary Student

Greeters: Ken & Jeanne Clark

S/V: Mike Toney

Ushers: Rodger Lubben, Steve Phelps, Mike Toney, John Steele

Children's Message: Tim Cosby

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Worship Bulletin


Welcome to Glendale Lutheran!


Deacon List…If you need to talk to a fellow believer, email or call Pastor Scott or one of these deacons: Joel Hempel (jhempel411@gmail.com), Marcia Hempel (mshempel11@att.net), Bob Jacobson (rjacobson@hy-c.com), Tony Petzoldt (tonypetzoldt@sbcglobal.net), or Becci Lauber Sasser (beccijlauber@yahoo.com).

The Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 2, 2024

9:15am

Divine Service IV

Prelude


Greeting and Welcome


Lighting of the Candles


Hymn of Invocation – Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (LSB 686)


Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing,

Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;

Streams of mercy, never ceasing,

Call for songs of loudest praise.

While the hope of endless glory

Fills my heart with joy and love,

Teach me ever to adore Thee;

May I still Thy goodness prove.


Here I raise my Ebenezer,

Hither by Thy help I’ve come;

And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,

Safely to arrive at home.

Jesus sought me when a stranger,

Wand’ring from the fold of God;

He, to rescue me from danger,

Interposed His precious blood.


Oh, to grace how great a debtor

Daily I’m constrained to be;

Let that grace now like a fetter

Bind my wand’ring heart to Thee:

Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it;

Prone to leave the God I love.

Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,

Seal it for Thy courts above.


Oh, that day when freed from sinning,

I shall see Thy lovely face;

Clothed then in the blood-washed linen,

How I’ll sing Thy wondrous grace!

Come, my Lord, no longer tarry;

Take my ransom’d soul away;

Send Thine angels soon to carry

Me to realms of endless day.


+ Preparation +


Invocation

P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.


Confession and Absolution

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: For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.

C: For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.

P: He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.

C: On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.

P: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

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: For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.


Kyrie

Lord, have mercy;

Christ, have mercy;

Lord, have mercy.


Gloria in Excelsis

C: 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. Eternal God, Your Son Jesus Christ is our true Sabbath rest. Help us to keep each day holy by receiving His Word of comfort that we may find our rest in Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.


First Reading 2 Kings 4:8–17

One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food. And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. Let us make a small room on the roof with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that whenever he comes to us, he can go in there.”

One day he came there, and he turned into the chamber and rested there. And he said to Gehazi his servant, “Call this Shunammite.” When he had called her, she stood before him. And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘See, you have taken all this trouble for us; what is to be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?’” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.” And he said, “What then is to be done for her?” Gehazi answered, “Well, she has no son, and her husband is old.” He said, “Call her.” And when he had called her, she stood in the doorway. And he said, “At this season, about this time next year, you shall embrace a son.” And she said, “No, my lord, O man of God; do not lie to your servant.” But the woman conceived, and she bore a son about that time the following spring, as Elisha had said to her.


P: This is the Word of the Lord.

C: Thanks be to God.


Epistle 2 Corinthians 4:5–12

For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.


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 Mark 2:23-28

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the second chapter. 

C: Glory to You, O Lord.


One Sabbath [Jesus] was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the Pharisees were saying to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” And he said to them, “Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God, in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?” And he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.”


P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

C: Praise to You, O Christ.


Apostles' Creed

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 + everlasting. Amen.


Children’s Hymn – God Loves Me Dearly (LSB 392)


God loves me dearly, grants me salvation,

God loves me dearly, loves even me. Refrain


Refrain: Therefore I’ll say again: God loves me dearly,

God loves me dearly, loves even me.


He sent forth Jesus, my dear Redeemer,

He sent forth Jesus and set me free. Refrain


Children’s Message – Pastor Scott


Hymn of the Day – Worthy of Worship


Worthy of worship, worthy of praise

Worthy of honor and glory

Worthy of all the glad songs we can sing

Worthy of all of the off'rings we bring. Refrain


Refrain: You are worthy Father Creator

You are worthy Savior Sustainer

You are worthy, worthy and wonderful

Worthy of worship and praise.


Worthy of rev'rence, worthy of fear

Worthy of love and devotion

Worthy of bowing and bending of knees

Worthy of all this and added to these. Refrain


Almighty Father, Master and Lord

King of all kings and Redeemer

Wonderful Counselor, Comforter, Friend

Savior and Source of our life without end. Refrain


Sermon 


Offertory


Offering


Prayers


+ Celebrating birthdays this week: 4 – Ron Froesel, Amanda Bach; 5 – Joseph Ryan; 7 – Nickie Boehme, Grant Bullock; 8 – Rodger Lubben, John Wehmueller

+ Wedding anniversaries: 2 – David & Gale Reed, Terry & Jennifer Buchholz; 3 – Steve & Cathie Albers, Pastor Scott & Ann Jonas; 5 – Mike & Laura Murphy


Special Celebrations and Needs:

+ Church family members: Paul Schultz, upon his cancer diagnosis; Sherman Moore, recovering from surgery; Janet Hurley, upon the return of her cancer; Sharon Gaal, recovering from surgery; Vicki Lucas, recovering from a stroke; Ken Kight.

+ Friends of our congregation: Barbara Huggins, in rehab with a broken leg; Eddie, brother-in-law of Andrea Anderson, fighting lymphoma of the uvula; Rebecca Guion, daughter-in-law of Mary Guion.

+ Those who are homebound or in nursing facilities: Twylah Atwood, Mary Aufderheide, Jules Bush, Frank & Sharon Gaal, Mary Guion, Jerry & Jane Keathley, Cindy Smith, Shirley Williams


+ 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 – Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord (LSB 637)


Draw near and take the body of the Lord,

And drink the holy blood for you outpoured;

Offered was He for greatest and for least,

Himself the victim and Himself the priest.


He who His saints in this world rules and shields,

To all believers life eternal yields;

With heav’nly bread He makes the hungry whole,

Gives living waters to the thirsting soul.


Come forward then with faithful hearts sincere,

And take the pledges of salvation here.

O Lord, our hearts with grateful thanks endow

As in this feast of love You bless us now.


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 – Eternal Father, Strong to Save (LSB 717)


Eternal Father, strong to save,

Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,

Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep

Its own appointed limits keep:

O hear us when we cry to Thee

For those in peril on the sea.


O Christ, the Lord of hill and plain,

O’er which our traffic runs amain

By mountain pass or valley low;

Wherever, Lord, Thy people go,

Protect them by Thy guarding hand

From ev’ry peril on the land.


O Spirit, whom the Father sent

To spread abroad the firmament;

O Wind of heaven, by Thy might

Save all who dare the eagle’s flight,

And keep them by Thy watchful care

From ev’ry peril in the air.


O Trinity of love and pow’r,

Our people shield in danger’s hour;

From rock and tempest, fire and foe,

Protect them wheresoe’er they go;

Thus evermore shall rise to Thee

Glad praise from air and land and sea.


Postlude 



+ WORSHIP LEADERS +

Preacher/Celebrant/Liturgist – Pastor Scott Jonas

Organist/Pianist – Seth Carruthers

Lector – Tim Cosby

Communion – Tony Petzoldt & Seminary Student

Sound/Video – Paul Barbercheck

Ushers – Sandy Barbercheck, Judy George, Becci Sasser, Jeanne Lipinski

Greeters – Jack & Norma Bentzinger



Altar flowers this morning are given by Terry & Jennifer Buchholz

“Thanks be to God for the many blessings received”


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.