West St. Olaf Lutheran Church

GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAY
West St. Olaf Lutheran Church
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.
Let us pray.
A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
Sovereign God,
raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in
your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed
by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our
Savior and Lord.
Amen.
The assembly is seated.
70640 260th Avenue - Hayfield, MN
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Baptism
Sunday, October 19,
19, 2014
Rev. Darby Lawrence
Organist: Gloria Pew
BAPTISMAL SONG: Borning Cry (WOV 770)
HOLY BAPTISM
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FIRST READING: Isaiah 45:1–7
The prophet announces that Cyrus the Persian emperor is the one the
Lord has anointed to end Israel's exile. The Lord makes this choice so that
the whole world will recognize this Lord as the only God. Persia had a
god of light and a god of darkness; the Lord claims sovereignty over both
light and darkness.
Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I
have grasped to subdue nations before him and strip
kings of their robes, to open doors before him —
and the gates shall not be closed:
2I will go before you and level the mountains,
I will break in pieces the doors of bronze
and cut through the bars of iron,
3I will give you the treasures of darkness
and riches hidden in secret places,
so that you may know that it is I, the LORD,
the God of Israel, who call you by your name.
4For the sake of my servant Jacob,
INTRODUCTION
In today's first reading God uses the Gentile ruler Cyrus to accomplish
divine purposes. When the Pharisees try to trap Jesus, he tells them to
give the emperor what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God.
To gather for worship reminds us that our ultimate allegiance is to God
rather than to any earthly authority. Created in the image of God, we
offer our entire selves in the service of God and for the sake of the world.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
(LBW p. 56)
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and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name,
I surname you, though you do not know me.
5I am the LORD, and there is no other;
besides me there is no god.
I arm you, though you do not know me,
6so that they may know, from the rising of the sun
and from the west, that there is no one besides me;
I am the LORD, and there is no other.
7I form light and create darkness,
I make weal and create woe;
I the LORD do all these things.
thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful
and all that is therein.
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ing, O LORD, for you come to judge the earth.
13You will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with your truth.
SECOND READING: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Most likely this letter is the first written by Paul. Paul is giving pastoral
encouragement and reassurances to new Christians living in an
antagonistic pagan environment. Their commitment of faith, love, and
hope makes them a model for other new Christian communities.
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
2We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention
you in our prayers, constantly 3remembering before our God and
Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of
hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4For we know, brothers and sisters
beloved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our message of
the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in
the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what
kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake. 6And
you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of
persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy
Spirit, 7so that you became an example to all the believers in
Macedonia and in Achaia. 8For the word of the Lord has sounded
forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every
place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no
need to speak about it. 9For the people of those regions report
about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you
turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, 10and to
wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead —
Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming.
PSALM: Psalm 96:1–9 [10–13]
1Sing
to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2Sing to the LORD, bless the name of the LORD;
proclaim God's salvation from day to day.
3Declare God's glory among the nations
and God's wonders among all peoples.
4For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised,
more to be feared than all gods.
5As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols;
but you, O LORD, have made the heavens.
6Majesty and magnificence are in your presence;
power and splendor are in your sanctuary.
7Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples,
ascribe to the LORD honor and power.
8Ascribe to the LORD the honor due the holy name;
bring offerings and enter the courts of the LORD.
9Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness;
tremble before the LORD, all the earth.
10Tell it out among the nations: "The LORD is king!
The one who made the world so firm that it cannot be
Moved will judge the peoples with equity."
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
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VERSE
Alleluia
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THE PRAYERS
GOSPEL: Matthew 22:15–22
THE LORD'S PRAYER
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-second
chapter.
BLESSING
(SING) Glory to you, O Lord.
After Jesus begins teaching in the temple, religious leaders try to trap
him with questions. First they ask if God's people should pay taxes to an
earthly tyrant like Caesar.
the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he
said. 16So they sent their disciples to him, along with the
Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and
teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show
deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality.
17Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the
emperor, or not?" 18But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why are
you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? 19Show me the coin
used for the tax." And they brought him a denarius. 20Then he said
to them, "Whose head is this, and whose title?" 21They answered,
"The emperor's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to the
emperor the things that are the emperor's, and to God the things
that are God's." 22When they heard this, they were amazed; and
they left him and went away.
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The blessing of almighty God, the Father of glory,
+ Jesus Christ our peace, and the Spirit of truth,
be upon you and remain with you always.
Amen.
CONGREGATIONAL SONG:
God of Grace and God of Glory (LBW 415)
15Then
The Gospel of the Lord.
(SING) Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Christ is with you.
Thanks be to God.
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WELCOME TO THOSE VISITING!
If you are visiting today, we’re glad you’re worshipping
with us! Please sign our guestbook in the narthex. Times
for our worship services rotate monthly between East &
West St. Olaf for the early and late services – just ask, if you would
like a printed schedule.
OCTOBER SERVICE TIMES
EAST October services are at 9:00 am
BOTH have Sunday school at 10:00 am
WEST October services are at 11:00 am
HYMN OF THE DAY: We Give Thee but Thine Own (LBW 410)
OFFERING
OFFERTORY Create in me p. 75
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parents are Brandon & Katie Schuck. His sponsors are Scott
Anderson and Missy & Eric Olson. God bless little Bradley.
TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER
West Prayers: Ginny Hyland, Leon & Ann Marie Luker (Susie
Thoe’s parents), Joann Tiegen, Danny Linbo (cousin of Marilyn
Skov and Dale Tiegen), Veronica Riniker (mother of Donna
Larsen), Phillip Senjem, Nancy Alrick, Cindy Senjem, Shirley
Gulbransen, Ginger Rowe (granddaughter of Darryl & Nancy
Rowe), Heather Bonow (niece of Sharon Gulbransen), Dale
Tiegen, Ron Nordland, Esther Wilson and Elina Senjem. Long
Term Need for Prayers: Matt Miller (nephew of Carma Bjornson
and Julie Boyum)
Anya Janette Bjornson will receive the Sacrament of
Holy Baptism today, October 19, at West St. Olaf. Her
parents are Aaron & Ashley Bjornson. Her sponsors are
Isaac Glynn, Julia Smith, Beth & Kurt Connelly.
God bless little Anya.
East Prayers: Tom Myhre, Michael Weaver (brother of Nancy
Jensen), Gerard Jordan (brother of Paul), Elaina Lee, Sally Iverson,
Roland Rivera, Merry Lea Brandt-MacFann (daughter of Beverly
Brant/sister of Mark Brandt), Carol Trygstad, Carol Severson,
Orillie Iverson, Alice Watson, Bill Fritts, John Heydt (Pat Nelson’s
brother), and Harris Nelson (Jerry Nelson’s cousin). Long Term
Need for Prayers: Randy Carlson (son of Audrey Carlson), and
Denny Ristau (nephew of Marylin Carlson)
Altar Flowers Today
The beautiful flowers on our altar today are from the Hanson/
Johanigmeier wedding yesterday.
Please Let Pastor Darby Know…
If you or a loved one are hospitalized, please let Pastor
Darby know as soon as possible (you may call or send a
text message). And if you would like a visit for any other
reason, please let him know about this as well.
Gina: Workdays for Next Week
Next week, Gina will be at the office Wed., Oct. 22 (rather than
Tuesday). She will also be there Thursday as well.
Prayers for Churches: Trinity Lutheran in Spring Grove, Root
Prairie Lutheran in Fountain, San Marcos in Colombia (partnered
with Root Prairie, Fountain), Vasa Lutheran in Welch, Mkulu
Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Oct. 27—Oct. 31 Pastor Darby attending Continuing Education
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Pastor Paul Hauschild of Trinity in
Hayfield, call his cell phone: 507--259-4645
BOTH THANK YOU TO THOSE SERVING US
WELCA Chairpersons: Heather Bamlet & Jan Nordland (Oct.)
Altar Guild: Wilma Kyllo & Judy McGowan (Oct.)
Acolytes: Bobbi Gunsallus & Alex Phenix
Reader: Sheryl Wohlers
Ushers: Scott Iverson, Phillip Senjem,
Will Laxen and Greg Brandt (Oct.)
Deacon: Sheryl Wohlers (Oct.)
West Luther League Fundraiser ~ Sun., Oct. 26
West Luther League will be selling crafts at coffee-hour
Oct. 26 as a fundraiser. We’ve made angels and wreaths
out of the old red hymnals. We hope you can join us and
support our youth.
All Invited to East St. Olaf’s Lutefisk Meal ~ Fri., Nov. 7
Save the date for some great eats! Takeout meals
available too. Lunch served 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Reservations are required for the suppertime
meal… call Diane Severson at 507-365-8017.
Menu: Lutefisk, meatballs & gravy, mashed potatoes, rutabagas,
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Two Receiving Sacrament of Holy Baptism Today
Bradley Michael Schuck will receive the Sacrament of
Holy Baptism today, October 19, at West St. Olaf. His
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cranberry salad, lefse, rolls, pie & coffee. Cost: Adults and
children over 10 yrs - $17, children 5-10 years - $6, under 4 years
old are FREE. Co-Sponsored by Olmsted County Thrivent.
UPCOMING EAST/WEST EVENTS
Oct. 28 (Tue.) 10:00 am: Newsletter Volunteer Day (if you are
helping print/fold, please arrive at 9:15 am)
Oct. 29 (Wed.) NO CONFIRMATION, pastor at Continuing Ed.
Nov. 1 (Sat.) DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS…
set clocks back one hour tonight before bedtime
Nov. 7 (Fri.): EAST LUTEFISK LUNCH/SUPPER DAY – see flyer
East & West Adult Forum Tuesday Night ~ Last Session
Last session this Tuesday, October 21
Meets at East St. Olaf.
7:00-8:30 pm this Tuesday night.
Last Week’s Attendance & Offerings
Oct. 12: Attendance: 98. Current Offering $820, Coffee Hour $18
and Benevolence Offering $35.
LOCAL AREA: UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 23 (Thurs.): St. John’s of Kasson Lutefisk Dinner and Bake
Sale. See flyer for more info.
Next Week’s Readings
Sun., October 26, 2014 ~ Reformation Sunday: Jeremiah 31:31–34,
Psalm 46, Romans 3:19–28 and John 8:31–36
Nov. 5 (Wed.): Little Cedar Lutheran’s Annual Lutefisk &
Meatball Dinner. See flyer for more info.
HAPPENING TODAY & THIS WEEK
CONTACT INFORMATION
East Worship
BOTH Sunday school/JAM
West Worship &
Holy Baptism of Bradley Schuck
Holy Baptism of Anya Bjornson
Tues.
9:00 am West quilting & potluck
7:00 pm BOTH at EAST ~ Adult Forum“What Does
it Mean to be Lutheran?” (last session)
Wed.
9:00 am West quilting & potluck
6:00-8:00 pm BOTH FAITH & FUN for all ages at West:
Thur. 9:00 am-noon Pastor Darby at office
Fri.
----Pastor Darby’s day-off
10/26
9:00 am East Worship & Holy First Communion
10:00 am BOTH Sunday school/JAM
11:00 am West Worship & Holy First Communion
Oct. 27—Oct. 31 Pastor Darby attending Continuing Education
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Pastor Paul Hauschild of Trinity in
Hayfield, call his cell phone: 507--259-4645
10/19
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
PASTOR Darby Lawrence:
Cell phone: 258-0381
Email: [email protected].
For urgent pastoral needs, please call Pastor Darby’s cell phone.
Please leave a message if he is unable to answer. You may also
send text messages.
SECRETARY, Gina Moser:
Office: 365-8222 Cell: 951-4964
Emails: [email protected] & [email protected]
Please send all emails for Gina to both of her addresses.
OFFICE HOURS: (Please call before coming to office)
Pastor Darby Lawrence:
Thursday from 9:00 am–noon
Friday is Pastor Darby’s day off.
Gina Moser, Secretary:
Tuesday, please call to confirm
Thursday from 9:30 am–noon.
OUR WEBSITES: eaststolaf.org OR weststolaf.org
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GOSPEL MESSAGE
man is identified in the New Testament and by a historian of the
time as a brother of Jesus. Scholars are uncertain whether this
means a blood brother. He was a leader of the church in
Jerusalem.
October 19, 2014
The Things That Are God's
Jesus said, "Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the
emperor's, and to God the things that are God's" (Matt. 22:21). On
the surface, it seems like a simple allocation. It's a division we try
to make in our daily lives. We live in between who we are at work
and who we are at home. We live in between what we say matters
and where we actually devote our time, money, and attention. We
live in between the words we proclaim on Sunday morning and
the faith we cling to in the wee hours of the night.
It's not simple to figure out what God's things are and what the
world's things are. We confess belief in a God who is the creator of
heaven and earth—a God to whom all things belong. Truly living
into such a confession might free us to understand that sometimes
volunteering our time and resources in service to others is the
right way to give to God, and sometimes spending a lazy
Saturday reconnecting with the people closest to us is the right
way to give to God.
Sunday, October 26 ~ Philipp Nicolai, died 1608; Johann
Heermann, died 1647; Paul Gerhardt, died 1676; hymnwriters:
These great hymnwriters all worked in seventeenth-century
Germany in times of war and plague. Nicolai, a pastor, lost 1,300
parishioners to plague, 170 in one week. He wrote "O Morning
Star, how fair and bright" and "Wake, awake, for night is flying."
Heermann's hymns, including "Ah, holy Jesus," often express the
emotions of faith. Gerhardt, perhaps the greatest Lutheran
hymnwriter, was a pastor in Berlin.
If all things are God's things, then there is the potential to
experience God's generosity and abundance all around us. We can
rest in the knowledge that the people and the things that surround
us are God's things. We can know that our mission field is the
community where we spend most of our time, not someplace far
away.
If all things are truly God's things, then we can live by faith in the
sure promise that we are doing enough, that we are enough, rather
than constantly seeking a "new and improved" life. If we truly
understand that all things are God's things, every aspect of our life
has the potential to be sacred.
COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Thursday, October 23, 2014 ~ James of Jerusalem, martyr, died
around 62: One of three early-church leaders named James, this
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