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Welcome to everyone gathered here this morning on this holiday weekend to hear Gods Word and be strengthened in your faith. We especially welcome our guests and visitors. If you have any questions about Grace Congregation please feel free to speak with our Pastor. Children are welcome in our Service and they will be invited to come forward for the Childrens Message. If needed, a nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs. Restrooms are also located downstairs or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. Holy Communion is celebrated in our 10:45 Service this morning. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.
AS WE GATHER
Independence Day in the United States of America celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. It is the birthday of the United States as a sovereign nation. Christians live in two kingdoms simultaneously. We are subjects of an earthly government and at the same time we are members of the heavenly kingdom. While we are free and independent, we are dependent upon our national leaders to provide protection and our neighbors to show us respect. We are at the same time dependent upon the gracious forgiveness of our heavenly Father and recognize our need to trust in Him above all things while at the same time loving and respecting our neighbor. As such we keep the commandments of the Lord, loving Him with our whole heart, mind, strength and soul and loving our neighbor as ourselves.
THE APPOINTED READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, July 10th, The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, are: The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13, The Epistle Reading: Romans 8:12-17, and The Holy Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
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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.
Absolution
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 T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Ringing of the Church Bell Opening Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
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LSB 733
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Psalm
Psalm 145:114, 19
P He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; C he also hears their cry and saves them. P I will extol you, my God and King, C and bless your name forever and ever. P Every day I will bless you C and praise your name forever and ever. P Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, C and his greatness is unsearchable. P One generation shall commend your works to another, C and shall declare your mighty acts. P On the glorious splendor of your majesty, C and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. -4-
Invocation
P C In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Exhortation
P C P C P Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. Since we are gathered to hear Gods Word, [and] call upon Him in prayer and praise, [and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus -3-
P They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, C and I will declare your greatness. P They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness C and shall sing aloud of your righteousness. P The LORD is gracious and merciful, C slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. P The LORD is good to all, C and his mercy is over all that he has made. P All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, C and all your saints shall bless you! P They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom C and tell of your power, P to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, C and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. P Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, C and your dominion endures throughout all generations. P The LORD is faithful in all his words C and kind in all his works. P The LORD upholds all who are falling C and raises up all who are bowed down. 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 P He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; C he also hears their cry and saves them.
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And when in powr He comes, Oh, may our native land From all its rending tombs Send forth a glorious band, A countless throng, With joy to sing To heavns high King Salvations song!
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P Let us pray. Gracious God, our heavenly Father, Your mercy attends us all our days. Be our strength and support amid the wearisome changes of this world, and at lifes end grant us Your promised rest and the full joys of Your salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen
Please sit
Zechariah 9:912
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As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
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So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. P This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Please rise
The Church Pension Fund. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100011479. Public domain
Epistle
Romans 7:1425a
For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me. -9-
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Holy Gospel
Matthew 11:2530
P The Holy Gospel according to Matthew, the eleventh chapter. C Glory to You, O Lord. At that time Jesus declared, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to You, O Christ.
Children's Message
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Sermon Hymn: The Law of God Is Good and Wise Sermon A More Perfect Union?
Please rise
LSB 579
Please sit
Romans 7:1425a
Offering
Please rise
LSB 781
LSB 965
And we believe Thy Word, Though dim our faith may be: Whateer for Thine we do, O Lord, We do it unto Thee.
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Collect
P Lord God, our heavenly Father, we thank You, that of Your great mercy You have given us Your holy and blessed Word, by which You also among us gather Your Christian Church. We humbly entreat You, grant us Your Holy Spirit, that we receive Your Word with thankful hearts, and live according to it, and ever increase in Christian faith, and hope, and love, and at last obtain eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen
Postlude
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 and T give you peace. C Amen T T T
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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. In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve, who ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their children from the tree of life. Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salvation by a second Adam, Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His cross a life-giving tree for all who trust in Him. We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and drink of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness, life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood. Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:
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:
Lord's Prayer
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
Sanctus
Pax Domini
P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C Amen
Nunc Dimittis
Agnus Dei
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Distribution Communion instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: Your Table I Approach Hymn: I Lay My Sins on Jesus Hymn: The Gospel Shows the Father's Grace
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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 - 20 -
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Benedicamus
P Let us bless the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
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
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Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Reprinted with permission. 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 w/ Holy Communion Coffee and Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Young Women of Grace Bible Study 10:45 a.m. Divine Service TUES - FRI: 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Dev. Center MONDAY: Church Office and ECDC Closed TUESDAY: 9:30 p.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 12:00 noon Sit and Sew WEDNESDAY: 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study (St. Vincents) 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: July 3 Jack Funk July 4 Robert Richter July 5 Jim Robinson July 6 Jessica Duncan July 7 Anna Kate Manchester, Jack Manchester July 9 Kristin St. Clair LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 6/26: 169 (8:15 96 and 10:45 73. Mid-Week Service 6/29: 9. Offerings: Sunday 6/26: $5,611.50. Mid-Week Service 6/22: $690.00. Building Fund: $65.00. Fan into Flame: $180.00. Memorials: $435.00. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Ozark Water Projects of Little Rock working with SHOEMAN WATER PROJECTS was one of our mission projects for Vacation Bible School this year. We are sponsoring a Shoe Drive to collect new or used shoes in good condition. Please tie or rubber band your pairs of shoes together and bring them to church and drop them in the shoe collection box in the breezeway. We will be collecting shoes until next Sunday, July 10th. During VBS this week our children collected 215 pairs of shoes. Ozark Water Projects will export the shoes to distributors in South America, Haiti and Kenya. Funds generated from the sale of these shoes are used to purchase well-digging rigs, water purification systems and other supplies to bring clean, fresh water to those in need. Flyers with more information are on the tables at each entrance to the sanctuary. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OFFERINGS will go to LCMS World Relief and Human Care for Joplin Tornado Relief. This week our children gave $267.55 in their offerings to help those affected by the tornado in Joplin, Missouri. SIT AND SEW Bring your project and join the Sit and Sew group this Tuesday, July 5th, at 12:00 noon in the downstairs classroom in the church. Talk with Carole Nichols or Sammye Sue Harrill for more details.
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IN SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY - This summer, students will be looking at different journeys taken by Gods people and how God used these journeys for His purposes. Students in Sunday School studied Nehemiah 12:2743, Journey on the Wall, today. Share how the people celebrated Gods goodness and mercy. Parents could ask, What was the cause of the peoples celebration? How do we respond to Gods goodness and mercy toward us today? SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS Pastor Walters Bible Class meets at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning in Parker Hall. Pastor is leading a study on the book of Exodus. THE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE will meet for Bible study each Sunday morning in the classroom downstairs in the church. Bible study materials are provided, and child care is available in the church nursery. Contact Gina Junkans for more information. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Betty Wyma is at Baptist rehab following surgery. Larry Jones is at Baptist rehab following surgery. Carolyn Moorman continues her recovery at home. Marietta Gutierrez continues her recovery at home. Joe Gelzine continues his recovery at home. Frank Gutierrez continues his recovery at home.
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PORTALS OF PRAYER for July through September are on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick up your copy today. OPEN HOUSE FOR BABY GIRL RAY Please drop in at 618 N. Bryan Street any time and stay as long as you like on Sunday, July 10th, between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for an open house in honor of the baby girl of Kevin and Allie Ray. They are registered at Babies R Us. RSVP to Auntie Katy Beard, 501-2476227, or Granny Maria Whitt, 501-960-3457. If you cannot attend, we thank you in advance for your prayers for the health of both Allie and Baby Girl Ray. VBS PICTURES Robert Nichols was the official VBS photographer. He has some great pictures of the VBS activities this week. If you would like a copy, email him at dad@robnet.com. THANK YOU, Robert!! OUR THANKS We appreciate the ACTS group buying a new freezer for the church. Its downstairs in the church kitchen area. Thank you!! LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS During July and August we will be collecting the following items for the School Kits: Spiral notebooks 150-200 sheets, blunt scissors, 30centimeter rulers, pencil sharpeners, unsharpened #2 pencils, erasers 2 long, assorted colors of construction paper, boxes of 16 or 24 crayons. Thanks for your support of Lutheran World Relief. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF LAYETTES - We continue to collect items for World Relief kits. This year our projects are Layette Kits and School Kits. During July we are collecting long- or short-sleeved gowns or sleepers for the Layettes. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will meet this Tuesday, July 5th, at 9:30 a.m. in the downstairs classroom in the church with a new Life Light Series, 1 and 2 Peter. Contact Joan Ann Olsen for more information.
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MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARTHA LEE TOMLINSON TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Gary and Paulette Goldsby Bill and Mildred Wilkins IN MEMORY OF MRS. VIVIAN FUNK TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Gary and Paulette Goldsby Charles and Mary Kathryn Stein TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Elsie Westerfield IN MEMORY OF MR. BRENT SPENCE TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Elsie Westerfield IN MEMORY OF MR. RICHARD BAIRD TO THE GRACE GENERAL FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof Evelyn Chotkowski IN MEMORY OF MR. KEITH BROWN TO THE GRACE MUSIC FUND By Elsie Westerfield
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Through the dedication of our volunteers and congregation, Vacation Bible School is always such a success and this year was no exception! Thank you to all for your prayers and support, it was an amazing week and so many children heard about the good news of Jesus' love for them! Thanks to all who gave of their time and resources in preparation for and during this past week. BIG JUNGLE ADVENTURE: A Faith Journey with Jesus! would not have happened without you! THANK YOU!
Our THANKS to Heather Lamb and ame Andrews for using their God given talents as directors of our Vacation Bible School. THANK YOU!!
Anita Allaben Ame Andrews Roy Andrews Perryn Andrews Nathan Beethe Lois Berner Rudy Bischof Sherry Bischof Abby Buchanan Bette Bogart Jon Cline Andrea Faulkner Pat Funk Lorraine Gordon
Jennifer Hammond
Chris & Jennifer Harrod
Joel Junkans Gina Junkans Emily Junkans Christina Junkans Anna Junkans Janet Killough Heather Lamb Jared Lamb Suzanne Lambert Donna Langlais Sandy Lindemann Jessica Lipe Susan Mahnken Florence Marvin Colleen Moorman Robert Nichols Carole Nichols David Raddle Kevin Ray Shirley Rieve Judy Rivers Diane Roberts
Jason Sutterfield Sandy Sweeney Hannah Walter Pastor Walter Paul Walter Paula Walter Daniel Wheeler Sheila Wilimzig Hannah Whitney Hope Wistrand Robert Woodruff Kim Woodyard
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