Service of Holy Communion

and the Rite of Ordination
 

November 18, 2017

St. Luke’s Church on the Avenue
Welcome to St. Luke’s Church on the Avenue!    
BENEDICTION
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SENDING HYMN| Canticle of the Turning ELW No. 723
We are glad you are with us today to celebrate this moment in the life of our
community. Please join us after the service downstairs in the church hall for a DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God!
light reception.
All music printed with permission under OneLicense A-727966.
PARKING
If you used the valet service when parking, and would like to stay on the Avenue this
evening, please be sure to send for your car promptly when you leave St. Luke’s. WORSHIP LEADERS
Preacher/Presider Rev. William J. Gohl, Jr.
During the service today: Assisting Minister Sister Jean Warren
Children are welcome! If need be, or if it is your preference, childcare professionals are Lectors Darlene Furno,  Nancy Welsh  
available to you through the entirety of the service. Childcare is located in the “studio” Gail Wilson, OSSD
room, upstairs and to the right. Crucifer John Deason
Communion Assistants Stephanie Hay, Rachel Arnold
RESTROOMS for your convenience are located on the first floor down the hall from the Ministers of Music Grace Planalp
Sanctuary. John Repulski
Cantor Sarah Wright
PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS Viola Kayla Viets
The assembly has an active role in the service and we invite you to participate as much as Violin Emily Price
possible. Choir Crystal Furlong
Instructions for movement, i.e., standing and sitting, will be shown in red italics. Rev. Jim Hamilton
Vocal responses for the assembly are in bold print. Andrew Kleinschmidt
Roseann Kleinschmidt
SERVICE MUSIC Grace Kleinschmidt
Some service music is printed in the bulletin, but all of the hymns can be found in the red Suzannah Porter
hymnals in the pew racks. The hymns begin towards the second half of the book marked Caitlin Weaver
with corresponding numbers in your bulletin. Kayla Viets
Greeters Tracey White
OFFERING Megan McCargish
Half of today’s offering will go to support the Hampden Family Center, a vital organization Amanda Hornberger
serving the Hampden community. Half will support the preparations for St. Luke’s Scott Fite
forthcoming thrift store, “Lost & Found,” which will function as part of Jim’s bi-vocational Ushers Dave McCargish
ministry. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated!
 
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LAMB OF GOD PRELUDE| How Great Thou Art
   
Please stand

GATHERING HYMN| Gather Us In ELW No. 532

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

APOSTOLIC GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
And also with you.  

 
KYRIE  

COMMUNION HYMNS| Taste and See ELW No. 493

Take, oh, Take Me As I Am ELW No. 814
Eat this Bread ELW No. 472

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

O God, our life, our strength, our food. Grant that we who have received the sacrament of
Christ’s body and blood may abide in him and he in us. Enliven us to be his body in the
world, that we will give you praise and serve your earth and its many peoples, now and
forever.
Amen.
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   THE LORD’S PRAYER
 

For the distribution of Holy Communion, there will be two stations on the left and right side of the altar
table. Receive the bread in your hand and proceed to one of the stations with the cup. Sip the “common cup”
from the larger ceramic chalice, or Dip the bread into the small silver chalice. If you wish not to receive
communion, you are welcome to remain seated or to come forward and receive a blessing. Simply cross your
arms to signal for a blessing. ALL ARE WELCOME to receive the Lord’s Supper without exception.

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In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, GLORIA
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.
For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup,
we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.

Remembering, therefore, his salutary command, his life-giving passion and death, his
glorious resurrection and ascension, and the promise of his coming again, we give thanks to
you, O Lord God Almighty, not as we ought but as we are able; we ask you mercifully to
accept our praise and thanksgiving and with your Word and Holy Spirit to bless us, your
servants, and these your own gifts of bread and wine, so that we and all who share in the
body and blood of Christ may be filled with heavenly blessing and grace, and, receiving the
forgiveness of sin, may be formed to live as your holy people and be given our inheritance
with all your saints.
To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray… Almighty God, you sent the apostles and the prophets to proclaim your word
and build your church establishing the ministry of Word and Sacrament to sustain and
nourish your people by your grace. Grant that your servant, James, now to be ordained to
this office, may carry out this ministry faithfully in the power of your Spirit; through your
Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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THE WORD The assembly may be seated.
   
FIRST READING| Isaiah 55:6-13
A reading from the prophet Isaiah:
Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; 7let the
wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the LORD,
that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8For my
thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. 9For as the
heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts
than your thoughts.
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For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there
until they have watered the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower
and bread to the eater, 11so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not
return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed in the thing
for which I sent it.
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For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills
before youshall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. 13Instead
of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it
shall be to the LORD for a memorial, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM HYMN| Shepherd Me, O God based on psalm 23 ELW No. 780

EPISTLE| Romans 12:9-21

A reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans:
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Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with
mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in
spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
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Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
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Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who  
rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty,  
but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. 17Do not repay anyone EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. 18If it is possible, so far as it You are indeed holy, almighty and merciful God. You are most holy, and great is the majesty
depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room of your glory. You so loved the world that you gave your only Son, so that everyone who
for the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." 20No, believes in him may not perish but have eternal life. We give you thanks for his coming into
"if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for the world to fulfill for us your holy will and to accomplish all things for our salvation.  
by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads." 21Do not be overcome by evil, but
overcome evil with good.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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OFFERTORY PRAYER GOSPEL ACCLAMATION| Celtic Alleluia ELW No. 174
Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us     Please stand as you are able.
with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have
gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us,
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
 
The  Great  Thanksgiving  

Verse sung by cantor. Alleluia is then repeated by the assembly.

GOSPEL| Mark 6:30-44

 
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, almighty and merciful God through our savior Jesus Christ.
By the witness of the saints you show us the hope of our calling, and strengthen us to run
the race set before us that we may delight in your mercy and rejoice with them in glory.
And so, with all the saints, with the choirs of angels and the hosts of heaven, we praise your
name and join in your unending hymn:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
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The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. 31He
said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many
were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. 32And they went away in the
boat to a deserted place by themselves. 33Now many saw them going and recognized them,
and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. 34As he went
ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep
without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. 35When it grew late, his
disciples came to him and said, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is now very late;
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send them away so that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy
something for themselves to eat." 37But he answered them, "You give them something to
eat." They said to him, "Are we to go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread, and give
it to them to eat?" 38And he said to them, "How many loaves have you? Go and see." When
they had found out, they said, "Five, and two fish." 39Then he ordered them to get all the
people to sit down in groups on the green grass. 40So they sat down in groups of hundreds
and of fifties. 41Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed
and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and he divided
the two fish among them all. 42And all ate and were filled; 43and they took up twelve baskets
full of broken pieces and of the fish. 44Those who had eaten the loaves numbered five
thousand men.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON| The Rev. William J. Gohl, Jr., Bishop, Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA
The assembly may be seated.
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HYMN OF THE DAY| You have Come Down to the Lakeshore ELW No. 817 James, care for God’s people, bear their burdens, and do not betray their confidence.
So discipline yourself in life and teaching that you preserve the truth, giving no occasion for

 
  hope. Witness faithfully in word and deed to all people. Give and
false security or illusory
RITE OF ORDINATION
receive comfort as you serve within the church. And be of good courage, for God has called
PRESENTATION you, and your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
I present for ordination to the ministry of word and sacrament, James Andrew Brian
Muratore, who has been prepared, examined, and approved for this ministry and who has BLESSING
been called by the church to this ministry through St. Luke’s Church on the Avenue. The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of
Thanks be to God. the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so
The assembly may be seated that you may do God’s will, working in you that which is pleasing in God’s sight; through
Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
ADDRESS and QUESTIONS
The presiding minister addresses the ordinand. The assembly stands.
All baptized Christians are called to share in Christ’s ministry of love and service in the
world, to the glory of God and for the sake of the human family and the whole creation. ACCLAMATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
According to apostolic usage you are now to be entrusted with the office of word and Will you, assembled as the people of God and speaking for the whole church, receive James
sacrament in the one holy catholic church by the laying on of hands and by prayer. as a messenger of Jesus Christ, sent by God to serve all people with the gospel of hope and
salvation? Will you regard him as a servant of Christ?
A reading from John: Jesus said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. We will, and we ask God to help us.
Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain
the sins of any, they are retained.” (John 20:21-23) Will you pray for him, help and honor him for his work’s sake, and in all things strive to live
together in the peace and unity of Christ?
A reading from Matthew: Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to We will, and we ask God to help us.
me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have Let it be acclaimed that James Muratore is a called and ordained minister in the church of
commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew Christ. He has Christ’s authority to preach the word of God and administer the sacraments,
28:18-20) serving God’s people as together we bear God’s creative and redeeming love to all the
world.
A reading from First Corinthians: I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that Amen. Thanks be to God.
the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had
given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance PEACE
of me.” In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new The peace of Christ be with you always.
covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as And also with you.
often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
(1 Corinthians 11:23-26) The assembly may be seated.
BISHOP: Before almighty God, to whom you must give account, and in the presence of this
assembly, I ask: Will you assume this office, believing that the church’s call is God’s call to OFFERING| Allegro Joseph-Hector
the ministry of word and sacrament? Fiocco
JAMES: I will, and I ask God to help me.

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LAYING ON OF HANDS
  the word of God and
  are the norm of its faith and life. We accept, teach, and confess the
Eternal God, through your Son, Jesus Christ, pour out your Holy Spirit upon James and fill
him with the gifts of grace for the ministry of word and sacrament.
Bless his proclamation of your word and administration of your sacraments, so that your
church may be gathered for praise and strengthened for service.
Make him a faithful pastor, patient teacher, and wise counselor.
Grant that in all things he may serve without reproach, that your people may be renewed
and your name be glorified in the church; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
  sacraments, and lead them by your own example in faithful service and holy living?
The assembly may be seated.
BISHOP: The church in which you are to be ordained confesses that the holy scriptures are
Apostles’, the Nicene, and the Athanasian Creeds. We also acknowledge the Lutheran
confessions as true witnesses and faithful expositions of the holy scriptures.
Will you therefore preach and teach in accordance with the holy scriptures and these creeds
and confessions?
JAMES: I will, and I ask God to help me.
BISHOP: Will you be diligent in your study of the holy scriptures and faithful in your use of
the means of grace? Will you pray for God’s people, nourish them with the word and
JAMES: I will, and I ask God to help me.

GIVING OF A STOLE Will you give faithful witness in the world, that God’s love may be known in all that you do?
Receive this stole as a sign of your work, and live in obedience to the Lord Jesus, serving his JAMES: I will, and I ask God to help me.
people and remembering his promise: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying
heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am Almighty God, who has given you the will to do these things, graciously give you the
gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and strength and compassion to perform them.
my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) Amen.

CHARGE Please stand as you are able.

Hear the words of the apostles: Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance,
gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
called. (1 Timothy 6:11-12)
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and
And again: Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made all of God’s creation.
you guardians, to feed the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.
(Acts 20:28) For the holy catholic church, that, filled with your love, it may hunger for truth and thirst
after righteousness: God of mercy,
And again: Tend the flock of God that is in your charge, not under compulsion but willingly, hear our prayer.
not for sordid gain but eagerly. Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to
the flock. And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never For all members of the church, that they may serve you in true and godly lives: God of
fades away. (1 Peter 5:2-4) mercy,
hear our prayer.
And again: Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. (1 Corinthians 4:1-2) For James, called to be a pastor in the church, that, sustained by your Holy Spirit, he may
carry out this ministry with joy and a spirit of bold trust, serve your people, build up your
church, and glorify your name: God of mercy,
hear our prayer.
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For all pastors, deacons, and deaconesses; for all deaconesses; for William, our bishop; HYMN OF INVOCATION| Veni Sancte Spiritus
that, together with all those responsible for the care and nurture of your people, they may  
support one another in serving Christ: God of mercy,
hear our prayer.

For the peace of the church, that our divisions may be overcome, so that, united in Christ,
we may serve the world and bear witness to the good news: God of mercy,
hear our prayer.

For the nations of the world and their leaders, that they may work for justice and promote
the dignity and freedom of every person: God of mercy,
hear our prayer.

For the whole creation, that everything you have made may fulfill your purpose
and that we may exercise care for your diverse gifts: God of mercy,
hear our prayer.
Verses sung by the cantor.
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, the lonely, the forgotten, and all who suffer; for
refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected: God THANKSGIVING
of mercy, The Lord be with you.
hear our prayer. And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
For the glorious company of all the saints, those who have died in faith and those who live It is right to give our thanks and praise.
in certain hope, we praise you. That their witness may give us courage until the day of Jesus
Christ: God of mercy, Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, we bless you for your infinite love in Christ
hear our prayer. our Lord, in whom we have redemption and forgiveness of sins according to the riches of
his grace. We thank you that by his death your Son overcame death, and that, raised by your
The presiding minister concludes the prayers with these or similar words. mighty power, he gives us new life. We praise you that, having ascended into heaven, Christ
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, pours out his gifts abundantly on the church, making some apostles, some prophets, some
trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. pastors and teachers, to equip your people for their work of ministry for building up the
Amen. body of Christ.

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