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Fragrant Sacrifices
and Offerings
Ephesians 5:2
LWML SUNDAY 2014
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A Service
of Sacred Worship
October 12, 2014 LWML S
9:00
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The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), an auxiliary of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod,
coordinates the women of the church in mission. The LWML is a leading force in missions and ministry around
the world through members’ sacrificial gifts of mites, tithes, offerings and tireless service. The work of these Lutheran Women in Mission reaches people of all walks of life, foreign and domestic, in the interest of the advance
of witness, mercy and life together for all those who are loved into life through the death and resurrection of our
Lord Jesus Christ. Countless millions have been reached and saved alive for Christ through their ministry, and
we pray that their grace-filled, faithful labor in sacrifices and offerings may rise to our Lord in a way that is sweet
and fragrant.
—Rev Dr Victor Belton
Prelude
Gathering
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Words of Welcome
Announcements and shared greetings.
Hymn “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” LW 444
























  
  
  
  




      
      
      
   
  
 




 
   
   
   

  
   
   
  
  
 

 

 
 
 
 
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















  
  
  
  




 
 
 
 




   

   

    
   





Call to Worship
Officiant: In the name of the Father and of the a Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Confession
Officiant: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
People: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.
Officiant: Let us then confess our sins to God, our Father.
People: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against
you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We
have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly
deserve your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on
us. Forgive us, renew us and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to
the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Absolution
Officiant: 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 a Son and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Kyrie
                    
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Song “Calling Out to You”






 
 
  
    
    

 


        
  

      
    

     
  
 

      
    
   

  
Dominus Vobiscum
Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
Officiant: Let us pray. Most Gracious God and Father, we give you thanks this day for the ministry and work of all your saints,
especially Lutheran Women in Mission, and we pray that you will continue to receive us all and our labor by faith as a
fragrant offering and sacrifice for the work of your church and kingdom; through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
People: Amen.
Be seated.
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The Word
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Jeremiah 26:1–15
Reader: The first lesson is from Jeremiah, chapter 26.
Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the Lord: “This is what the Lord
says: Stand in the courtyard of the Lord’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to
worship in the house of the Lord. Tell them everything I command you; do not omit a word. Perhaps they will listen and each will turn from their evil ways. Then I will relent and not inflict on them the disaster I was planning
because of the evil they have done. Say to them, ‘This is what the Lord says: If you do not listen to me and follow
my law, which I have set before you, and if you do not listen to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I
have sent to you again and again (though you have not listened), then I will make this house like Shiloh and this
city a curse among all the nations of the earth.’” The priests, the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speak
these words in the house of the Lord. But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the Lord
had commanded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, “You must die! Why
do you prophesy in the Lord’s name that this house will be like Shiloh and this city will be desolate and deserted?”
And all the people crowded around Jeremiah in the house of the Lord. When the officials of Judah heard about
these things, they went up from the royal palace to the house of the Lord and took their places at the entrance of
the New Gate of the Lord’s house. Then the priests and the prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This
man should be sentenced to death because he has prophesied against this city. You have heard it with your own
ears!” Then Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people:“The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and this
city all the things you have heard. Now reform your ways and your actions and obey the Lord your God. Then the Lord
will relent and not bring the disaster he has pronounced against you. As for me, I am in your hands; do with me
whatever you think is good and right. Be assured, however, that if you put me to death, you will bring the guilt
of innocent blood on yourselves and on this city and on those who live in it, for in truth the Lord has sent me to
you to speak all these words in your hearing.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Ephesians 5:1–10
Reader: The second lesson is from Ephesians, chapter five.
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and
gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you there must not be even a hint of
sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor
should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of
this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in
the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s
wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness,
righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
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Gospel Acclamation
Please stand.







      
 



  

  

Luke 11:14–28
Officiant: The Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke, the eleventh chapter.
People:






Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and
the crowd was amazed. But some of them said, “By Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he is driving out demons.”
Others tested him by asking for a sign from heaven. Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: “Any kingdom
divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall. If Satan is divided against himself,
how can his kingdom stand? I say this because you claim that I drive out demons by Beelzebul. Now if I drive
out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your followers drive them out? So then, they will be your judges. But if I
drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully
armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him,
he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. Whoever is not with me is against
me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through
arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds
the house swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and
they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first.” As Jesus was saying these
things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied,
“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Officiant: This is the Gospel of our Lord.
People:



Be seated.
Children’s Sermon
A special message for children through sixth grade.
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
Hymn “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” LW 126
      
 
 
 
    
        
    
    
    
              
              
              









Sermon
Hear this message again: stream it from www.StJohnsFC.org or contact the church office for a CD.
Hymn “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” LW 126
    
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
    
    
    
Our Response
 
 
 
          
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  
              
              
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







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Apostles’ Creed
Please stand.
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.
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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.
Offering
Be seated. Please fill out a Friendship Card to register your presence at worship. The ushers will pass plates through each pew to
collect your offering and card.
Song “Rising”
  
               
     
     
    
   

  
  


      
      
     
     
 
 
     
     
 
 

                
  
               
  
  
    
   
        

     
   
   
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  
   
   
Commissioning of the Madagascar Mercy Medical Team
Prayer of the Church
Please stand. After each petition:
Officiant: Let us pray to the Lord,
People: Lord, have mercy.
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.
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Sending
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LWML Pledge
In fervent gratitude for the Savior’s dying love and his blood-bought gift of redemption, we dedicate ourselves
to him with all that we are and have; and in obedience to his call for workers in the harvest fields, we pledge
him our willing service wherever and whenever he has need of us. We consecrate to our Savior our hands to
work for him, our feet to go on his errands, our voices to sing his praises, our lips to proclaim his redeeming
love, our silver and our gold to extend his Kingdom, our will to do his will and every power of our life to the
great task of bringing the lost and the erring into eternal fellowship with him. Amen.
Benediction
Officiant: Almighty God—Father, a Son and Holy Spirit—bless you now and forever.
People: Amen.
Officiant: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
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Hymn “Serve the Lord with Gladness”
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
  
     
          

         



   
   
   
   
   
   
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


   
   
   
To God Be the Glory
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
        
        
        
Postlude
    
    
    
 
 
 

    
     
     



   
   
   
   
   
   
     
     
     
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


 
 
 
Announcements
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TODAY AT SAINT JOHN’S Welcome! Visitors: Thank you for joining us today! Please visit the Welcome Center if you have questions about Saint
John’s or special needs that we can address.
In Our Prayers: This morning we offer prayers for Carl Jorgenson (in recovery from surgery),
Deidre Lock and her unborn child, Nora Grace, Barb McNeely (ongoing health issues) and Mary
Spanjer (ongoing health issues). Additional petitions in today’s prayers will be offered using only first
names out of respect for the privacy of those concerned.
Chancel Flowers: Given by Marlys Hansen in thanks to God for many blessings.
9:00 am Worship Service: Blended (traditional and contemporary elements) service. Worship Center
10:00 am The Fall Fair: Please join us after the service for a free-will offering breakfast of egg muffins, fruit
and juice, which you can complement with a purchase from our variety of homemade goodies
at the bake sale before browsing tables filled with plants, quilts and crafts to purchase. Large
Fellowship Hall; The proceeds from this year’s fair will help support LCMS missionaries Eric and Linda
Funke in Tanzania and also Saint John’s Clothing Bank.
10:20 am Sunday School: Today our children will study learn about Abram, the man who God called to a
land far away from his birthplace and promised to make the father of a great nation. Rooms 201–
205 (West Wing); Children should grab a snack from the Large Fellowship Hall and then head right up to
Classroom 201 for games and crafts (led by Chris and Diana Fields) before Sunday School Opening (which
begins at 10:30 am).
10:30 am Peru Mission Presentation: The five Heseders who went to Peru will talk about the trip and share
photos and videos from the experience. Large Fellowship Hall
4:00 pm Musical Mayhem Menagerie: The Gardners are hosting a party for all musicians—band members,
singers, ringers or ANYONE interested in getting involved with music at Saint John’s—please
join us and enjoy a great time and a chance to hang out with fellow singers and ding-a-lingers.
3000 Gold Charm Dr; RSVP to Tom Miles (miles@StJohnsFC.org or voicemail at 482-5316).
THIS WEEK’S BIBLE STUDIES AND EVENTS Tuesday ChristLife Fort Collins (Campus Ministry): Students, you are invited to attend this weekly
campus Bible study sponsored by Saint John’s Lutheran and Peace With Christ Lutheran. 7:00 pm,
Downstairs Senior Youth Room at Saint John’s; Visit the “ChristLife Fort Collins” Facebook group page for
more information.
Wednesday Woman-to-Woman: The Woman-to-Woman Bible Bible group is studying from the book
“Bless These Lips” by Sharla Fritz. 9:00 am, Room 301; Child care provided.
Bread of Life: This fall we are studying the Gospel according to Matthew. 9:30 am, Room 302; All
are welcome to come on Wednesday mornings; child care is provided.
Thursday Third Thursday Potluck and Program: Dale Walters will give a presentation called “Gas and
Oil Essentials” on the industry he worked for, enlightening us on fracking, Saint John’s oil rights
and other issues around gas and oil in Colorado. Noon, Small Fellowship Hall; Bring a dish to share!
Choir and Bell Choir Rehearsals: Share your musical gifts with the congregation by adding
your musical talent to the choir, bell choir or band—we’re always seeking out new musicians
interested in lending their talents to help lead worship at Saint John’s. Choir meets at 5:30 pm in
the Worship Center; Bell Choir meets at 6:30 pm in Room 302; Contact Tom Miles for more details or with
questions.
Adult Instruction Class: This ten-week course, taught by Pastor Nettleton, will cover the basics
of Christianity and the Lutheran faith; anyone interested in joining Saint John’s or looking for a
“refresher” course is invited to attend. Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Small Fellowship Hall
Friday Men’s Bible Breakfast: All men are invited to enjoy breakfast and an interesting group Bible
study on Exodus. 6:30 am, The Egg & I (2809 S College Ave)
Monthly Connect: This women’s Bible study meets in homes once a month; their current book clubstyle study is “Twelve Women of the Bible: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today” by Lysa
Terkeurst. Contact Kimberly Pepmiller (kimberlymp82@aol.com or 226-1034) for more information.
COMING SOON TO SAINT JOHN’S Sun, Oct. 26 Reformation Sunday: When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Wittenberg Chapel door in
1517, he set in motion a reform of the church through the rediscovery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
a reform that brought the truth of Jesus’ redemptive sacrifice on the cross to the masses. 9:00 am,
Worship Center; It’s traditional to wear red on Reformation Sunday, to symbolize the renewing fire of the
Holy Spirit and the martyrdom of Luther’s contemporaries who called for the reformation of the church.
Sun, Nov. 2 All Saints Sunday: To Lutherans, who believe that all sinners are made God’s holy saints in the
cleansing waters of Holy Baptism, All Saints Sunday is a celebration of the entire priesthood of
believers, especially the members, family and friends of Saint John’s who were called to their
eternal home in the preceding year. 9:00 am, Worship Center; If you would like to recognize a close
family member or friend who has died since last November in the All Saints worship services, please contact
the church office with their full name, obituary and a photo.
MINISTRY TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Staff Submission Deadlines: Announcements are due by Wednesday at Noon; newsletter articles are due
by the 15th. Submit items to Tom Miles in the church office (482-5316; miles@StJohnsFC.org).
Campus ChristLife Fort Collins (Campus Ministry): We are excited to be partnering with Peace With
Christ to sponsor this Lutheran campus ministry at CSU, and are seeking your help! If you are
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able to donate snacks for Tuesday night meetings, please contact Sharon Gibbons (dsgibbons@comcast.net or
635-9683).
Human Needs Emergency Help: If you need emergency financial help, please contact the church office for
counseling and assistance. You are also welcome to visit Saint John’s Food and Clothing Bank Tuesday
mornings between 9:00 and 11:30.
Preschool Gift Certificate Fundraiser: You can purchase gift cards from many different stores, restaurants
and Mary Kay Cosmetics at the Welcome Center—they make great gifts, and a percentage of the
face value you pay goes to the Preschool.
Thrivent Direct Your Third Quarter Choice Dollars: Eligible members of Thrivent Financial, don’t forget
to direct your third quarter dollars to Saint John’s or the organization of your choice. Stop by the
Welcome Center for a form, call Thrivent or visit www.Thrivent.com to make sure that this money doesn’t
just disappear!
Community Tune in to The Lutheran Hour: LutheranHour.org or listen on Sunday mornings. 850 KOA at
6:00 am or 1310 KFKA at 9:30 am.
Coaching People Through Conflict Practicum: This practicum from Ambassadors of
Reconciliation prepares leaders to guide people in their conflicts through one-on-one coaching.
October 24–25, Large Fellowship Hall; Visit www.HisAOR.org for more information or contact the church
office if you’re interested in attending.
Lutheran Chorale Reformation Concert: The choir sings hymns penned by believers inspired
by the battle cry of the Reformation, “By Grace, Faith and Scripture Alone”. October 19, 3:00 pm,
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lakewood; $15/12 tickets available at the door; visit www.TheLutheranChorale.
org for details.
Faith Lutheran Annual Quilt and Craft Fair: Join the Faith Quilters for their seasonal sale.
October 17, 3:00–7:00 pm and October 18, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, Faith Lutheran (Johnstown)
Peace With Christ’s Holiday Craft Fair: Come shop for gifts, decor, baked goods, canned jams
and jellies and krautburgers and enjoy a soup and pie lunch (11:00 am–1:00 pm on Saturday).
November 7, 4:00–7:00 pm and November 8, 9:00 am–2:00 pm, Peace With Christ (1412 W Swallow); Proceeds
benefit three Concordia students—two future teachers and a future pastor.
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EBOLA
EPIDEMIC
Grace to you and peace from God
our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
As Ebola continues its deadly sweep
across West Africa, the people of the
LCMS continue to respond with
prayer and support for our relief efforts.
Through your generosity we have given mercy grants
totaling $67,729 to help our brothers and sisters in
the most afflicted nations — Liberia, Sierra Leone
and Guinea. These grants provide food, sanitation
and cleaning supplies, and Ebola prevention education.
Christ’s love for the whole person, body and soul, is our model as we battle
against Ebola. Christian service of our neighbor finds its source, motivation and
example in Christ’s incarnate, redeeming, atoning and active love (Phil. 2:1-11).
Every aspect of the faith drives us outside ourselves to care for our neighbor
next door and across the world in Africa.
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aid
The effort to save lives from Ebola will be a long fight, some saying up to two
years. We will be in this for the long haul — that is a hallmark of our LCMS
mercy work. As Lutherans, we stay until the job is done, bringing physical aid
and comfort even as we proclaim the lifesaving Gospel.
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I ask you to pray for all who are affected by Ebola: the victims, families, health
care workers, governments and others whose vocation brings them into contact
with this disease.
We’ve set up a special way to provide support through the LCMS at
www.lcms.org/givenow/epidemics.
Yours in Christ,
Matthew C. Harrison, President
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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305 East Elizabeth Street
www.StJohnsFC.org
Fort Collins, CO 80524
church@StJohnsFC.org
Office 482-5316
Fax 482-5028
Open Arms Preschool 482-1357
The church office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – Noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Participants in Worship
Preacher & Officiant
Rev. Shawn Nettleton
Sound
Leon Knox
Organ
Jennifer Musgrave
Trustee
Leon Knox
Band
Sam Gardner
Maribeth Buss
Tom Miles
Andie Schwartz
Cheryl Poole
Video
Steve Chapman
Altar Guild
Barb Faucett
Cindy Starck
Greeters
Dan and Carla Schwartz
Marian Lemmon
Usher
Del Fredin
Karen Hofmaier
Tim Maxwell
Head Usher
Ross Shaw
Welcome Center
RoxAnn Karkhoff-Schweizer
Nursery
Maddy Hewett
Lay Reader
Ruth Seiler
Senior Pastor
Rev. Shawn Nettleton
nettleton@StJohnsFC.org
cell 970-305-2420
Custodian
Don Walker
Saint John’s Staff
Accountant
Parish Administrator
Jeannie Benson
benson@StJohnsFC.org
Tom Miles
miles@StJohnsFC.org
cell 690-3746
Open Arms Preschool Director
Kandy Wise
OpenArms@StJohnsFC.org
Copyright Notices and Acknowledgments
Songs and titles are from available sources, are public domain or are covered under CCLI #55566. Scriptures are from “The Holy
Bible, NIV” (©2010 International Bible Society). Some service elements adapted, with permission, from “Lutheran Worship” (©1982
Concordia Publishing House) and “Sundays and Seasons” (©2012 Augsburg Fortress).
Joyfully SHARE Christ’s love, SPREAD God’s Word and SERVE all people!