LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Schaumburg, Illinois 60193
847-895-8877
The Day of Pentecost May 11, 2008
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 8:00 A.M.
celebration worship 10:30 a.m.
Holy Communion is celebrated at both worship services.
Holy Communion
WE INVITE all baptized Christians to share in the Holy Communion celebration. Alert the server (sign of a "V" with you fingers) if you prefer grape juice instead of wine. Communion cups containing grape juice are in the center ring of the communion tray. Please follow the usher's direction.
The Lord of Life sanctuary is equipped with a "Personal PA" sound system that includes hearing assist units. If you have difficulty hearing portions of the service, please contact one of the ushers.
We love Children in Worship! Thank you for bringing them. Smile at a parent with a child. (Smile twice at a parent with more than one.) A smile goes a long way to support their efforts – a frown can discourage for life.
A Nursery Room for infants and young children is located downstairs. Directions: Exit the sanctuary; to your right is the stairwell. Go down the stairs, through the double door, and turn left. The Nursery Room is located about three-quarters of the way down. Please feel free to ask an usher for assistance.
WORSHIP REGISTRATION CARDS: All members and guests are asked to fill out the registration card found in your bulletin. You may return it to an usher as you come forward to receive Holy Communion. (If you forget, please give the card to an usher after the worship service.)
e-mail addresses:
PASTOR Thad W. Fisher (pastor_thad@lord-of-life.org)
DIR. OF MUSIC/ORGANIST Larry Baade (larry@lord-of-life.org)
ASSISTANT DIR. OF MUSIC Diane Hannibal (musiclady16@comcast.net)
SECRETARY Judy Voegtle (loloffice@lord-of-life.org)
CUSTODIAN Dave Johnson (djcorgi157@wowway.com)
ALTAR GUILD Joyce Johnson, June Ross
Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Holy Communion Setting One—page 94
An "*" indicates times in the worship service to stand. Please stand as you are able.
P: Pastor A.M: Assisting Minister C: Congregation
The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God
prelude
*THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM
The congregation may turn and face the font. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, the fountain of living water, the rock who gave us birth, our light and our salvation. C: Amen.
The presiding minister addresses the assembly.
P: Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.
Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks.
P: Blessed are you, O God, maker and ruler of all things. Your voice thundered over the waters at creation. You water the mountains and send springs into the valleys to refresh and satisfy all living things.
Through the waters of the flood you carried those in the ark to safety, you led your people Israel from slavery to freedom. In the wilderness you nourished them with water from the rock, and you brought them across the river Jordan to the promised land.
By the baptism of his death and resurrection, your Son Jesus has carried us to safety and freedom. The floods shall not overwhelm us, and the deep shall not swallow us up, for Christ has brought us over to the land of promise. He sends us to make disciples, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Pour out your Holy Spirit; wash away sin in this cleansing water; clothe the baptized with Christ; and claim your daughters and sons, no longer slave and free, no longer male and female, but one with all the baptized in Christ Jesus, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.
*GREETING
P: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
C: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
P: The joy and peace of God be with you all.
C: And also with you.
*THE KYRIE In peace let us pray…. (see page 98)
*THE CANTICLE OF PRAISE This is the feast… (see page 101)
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
P: O God, on this day you open the hearts of your faithful people by sending into us your Holy Spirit. Direct us by the light of that Spirit, that we may have a right judgment in all things and rejoice at all times in your peace, through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.
ANTHEM If Ye Love Me Tallis
God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song
First Reading Acts 2:1-21 (printed on back cover)
After the reading, the reader says: The Word of the Lord.
All respond. Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM Come Holy Spirit Vieker
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 (printed on back cover)
After the reading, the reader says: The Word of the Lord.
All respond. Thanks be to God.
*gospel Acclamation
C: Alleluia!
*The gospel is announced
P: The holy gospel according to John the 20th chapter
C: Glory to you, O Lord…
*Gospel John 20:19-23 (printed on back cover)
P: The Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ
THE SERMON
Hymn of the Day ELW #406 Veni, Sancte Spiritus
(the congregation is encouraged to sing in parts)
*The apostles' Creed (please stand) A.M: With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
All: I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's 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 to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*prayer of intercession
Each petition of the prayers concludes with words:
A.M: God of life,
Response: hear our prayer.
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
Please share the peace of Christ with your brothers and sisters at this time.
God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ
Offering (The Offering is received)
*OFFERing Prayer
A.m: Let us pray – Holy God, gracious and merciful, you bring forth food from the earth and nourish your whole creation. Turn our hearts toward those who hunger in any way, that all may know your care; and prepare us now to feast on the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen
*GREAT THANKSGIVING (see page 107)
*SANCTUS (see page 108)
Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord, …
*Eucharistic Prayer and Words of Institution
P: Let us pray, Holy God…within each cell; with every breath.
C: We praise you, O God.
P: Generations…out of exile; into the future.
C: We bless you, O God.
P: We give you thanks…among the poor; with us now.
C: We thank you, O God. Amen
P: In the night…we proclaim the mystery of faith.
C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
P: Let us pray…in your church, without end.
C: Amen
*The Lord's Prayer
P: Let us pray for God's rule on earth as Jesus taught us:
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
P: The Lord swallows up death forever and makes a feast of rich food and wine.
Eat, drink, the gift is for you. c: Amen
Agnus Dei Lamb of God, you take away the sin….(see page 112)
All: Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
Grant us peace.
DISTRIBUTION
(as you come forward to receive Holy Communion, you may return your worship registration card to an usher)
distribution hymns ELW #401 Gracious Spirit, Heed our Pleading
ELW #481 Come to the Table
*TABLE BLESSING
*Communion Canticle Now Lord, You Let….. (see page 113)
* PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
A.M: Let us Pray: God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C.: Amen.
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world
*blessing
P: God has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Almighty God, the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Spirit, bless you and raise you to life, both now and forever. C: Amen
*recessional hymn ELW #404 Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove
*Dismissal
A.M: Go in peace. Proclaim the resurrection. Alleluia, alleluia!
C: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Postlude
(Liturgical Material Setting 1 p.94 from the pew edition of Evangelical Lutheran Worship used by permission of Augsburg Fortress under license #14035-LIT)
Reprinted from Words for Worship and Sundays and Seasons, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress.
Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.
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SUN PENTECOST SUNDAY (are you wearing RED today?)
Happy Mother's Day (don't forget your red begonia)
Traditional Worship 8:00 a.m.
Jesus' Jammin' Junior rehearsal 8:45-9:15 a.m.
Christian Education Hour 9:15 a.m.
Celebration Worship 10:30 a.m.
MON Coffee & Topics (CATs) at home of Joyce Johnson 9:00 a.m.
Personnel Committee 7:00 p.m.
Stewardship Committee 7:00 p.m.
AA @ Annex 7:00 p.m.
Private Violin Lessons 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Scouts 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Finance Committee 7:00 p.m.
POKENO at Friendship Village 7:00 p.m.
Loopy Ladies (Annex) 6:30 p.m.
"Get Acquainted Gathering" (Don & Lynn Haye) 7:00 p.m.
WED Bulletin Deadline 9:00 a.m.
Women's Community Bible Study (member's home) 9:00 a.m.
Holy Communion Friendship Village 2:30 p.m.
Scouts 2:45 p.m.
Violin Lessons 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Confirmation 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Sunday School Committee meeting 7:00 p.m.
Resurrection Choir (last rehearsal until Sept.) 7:30 p.m.
AA (Annex) 7:30 p.m.
THU Mission Quilting 9-12 noon
Scouts 4-5:30 p.m.
TOPS (basement) 7:00 p.m.
AA (Annex) 7:00 p.m.
FRI Weblos 4-5:30 p.m.
CIA Lutherdale/Confirmation Retreat (returning on Sunday)
Sun Traditional Worship 8:00 a.m.
No Confirmation
Christian Education Hour 9:15 a.m.
New Member Class 9:15 a.m.
Celebration Worship 10:30 a.m.
Colton Horstein Baptism 2:00 p.m.
Adult Choir/Chime Choir Party 4:30 p.m.
(home of Grant and Delores Giesler)
"Get Acquainted Gathering" (Jan Stage) 7:00 p.m.
Worship participants—may 11, 2008
ASSISTING MINISTER 8:00 Dave Dobbelstein
COMMUNION 8:00 Grant Giesler
10:30 Sandy Tabick
ACOLYTE(S) 8:00 Morgan Peterson
10:30 Garrett Wisniewski
GREETER(S) 8:00 Herm and Pat Scharm
10:30 Larry Coltrin, volunteer
NURSERY 8:00 Pat Baehr
10:30 volunteer
READER 8:00 Barbara Peterson
10:30 Jeff Haffner
USHERS 8:00 Rudy Moser*, Bernie Skluzacek
Jan Skluzacek, Dan Behrens
10:30 Bill Luthardt*, Marilyn Luthardt
BREAD MINISTRY Fred and Edith Wittner
DRIVERS Elaine Janssen
RECYCLING Diane Gioe
PENTECOST SUNDAY
The festival derives its name from the Jewish festival of Pentecost, observed fifty days after Passover. On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Holy Spirit as the power of God among us that heals, forgives, inspires and unites. In the reading from Acts, images of wind and fire describe the Spirit poured out on disciples of all nations. In the one Spirit we were baptized into one body, and at the Lord's table the Spirit unites us for witness in the world.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
We hope you enjoy receiving a living plant, a beautiful Red begonia. As you watch the plant grow, you can also watch your faith grow. A special tribute to all mothers, who feed us, love us, clothe us and bring us to God's house. May God bless you and protect you always. The Outreach Committee
flower and bulletin charts
sign up charts to sponsor flowers and/or bulletins are located on the wall in the hallway leading to the drinking fountain. Suggested donation to sponsor flowers is $15.00 per arrangement. Suggested donation to sponsor a bulletin is $12.00. Sponsoring the weekly bulletin or flowers helps to offset the purchase price.
Flower chairperson is Pat Scharm.
Bulletin chairperson is Carol Faust.
FLOWERS on the altar are given to the Glory of God Ed and Pat Baehr in memory of Henry Baehr; and by Dick and Janis Wilson in celebration of Mildred Gregg's 85th Birthday.
the bulletin is given to the Glory of God by Joel and Barb Anderson in thanksgiving of our mothers.
ATTENDANCE May 04, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 94
10:30 a.m. - 49
Total - 143
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING LORD OF LIFE?
New members will be received on Sunday, June 8. In anticipation of receiving new members, Pr. Thad has scheduled new member classes for Sunday, May 18th and Sunday, June 1st at 9:15 a.m. If you are interested in joining Lord of Life, please contact Pr. Thad at pastor_thad@lord-of-life.org or call the church office at 847-895-8877.
COMMITTEE REPORTS for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Lord of Life Annual Report are due TODAY. Please send your copy as an e-mail attachment to Judy at loloffice@lord-of-life.org. Please type using Font: Times New Roman--font point 12; with a 1" margin top and bottom and 1.25" margin left and right. Call Judy at 847-895-8877 if you have questions. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 8 at 9:15 a.m. and the reports will be available no later than May 25th (according to the Lord of Life Constitution). Thanks, Judy
LORD OF LIFE "LIFELINES"
You can access the "Lifelines" on our web-site (and in living color too). The address is www.lord-of-life.org. Beginning with the June issue (July and August too), copies of the Lifelines will not be mailed (via "snail" mail) to individual homes but instead a quantity of hard copies will be available at church. We are looking for ways to support our "green" initiative, ease the budget slightly, greatly ease the pressure from Anne, Judy and Chris (no mail deadline), and increase the timeliness of the information. Help us "get the word out" and encourage one another to check the Lord of Life web-site for information. We will reevaluate this procedure before the September issue. If you have questions give Pr. Thad or Judy a call at 847-895-8877.
"get acquainted" small group gatherings
Small group gatherings are intended to allow the congregation and Pastor Thad get to know each other in a relaxed, informal environment. The following dates have been set aside for these gatherings:
Date Host Alternate Host
May 13-Tuesday 7:00 p.m Don & Lynn Haye Joyce Johnson
May 21-Wednesday 1:00 p.m. John & Annette Bibby
May 29-Thursday 10:00 a.m. Herm & Pat Scharm
Please sign up for the date that is convenient for you. Sheets are located on the bulletin board in the narthex.
Your weekly green message
Weekly messages to help reinforce the monthly topic of obtaining your food supply The "Foodroutes" web site examines the question 'where does your food come from?' "Foodroutes" notes that "food travels on average 1300 miles from farm to table". Buying food grown locally helps strengthen your local economy.
THE ADULT CHOIR AND CHIME CHOIR party will be on Sunday, May 18th at 4:30 p.m. at the home of Grant and Delores Giesler.
CHURCH CLEAN-UP DAY
Thank you to all volunteers who helped with the yearly clean-up at church. The church windows were washed and many outside jobs accomplished. Thanks to Corey Neururer, Pat Baehr, Bob Gjertvick, Larry Coltrin, Fred Wittner, Mark Puchalski, Barb James, JanPetersen, Del Neel, Rudy Moser, Brian Rittmueller, Herm & Pat Scharm, Bob & Carol Faust, Steve Selep, Rick & Sharon Danielson and Ron Brandt.
P.S. Lunch was superb!!
BAPTISM PLANNED: Coltin Alexander Horstein will be baptized at Lord of Life on Sunday, May 18th at 2:00 p.m. His sponsors include Carrie Matthews and Robert Schuelke. Proud parents are Julie (Schuelke) and Charles Horstein.
prayer chain
Our prayer chain will pray for family and friends in spiritual or physical need, in an emergency or a prayer of thanksgiving. To place the name of a person on the "Prayer Chain", please contact Ruth Pickard or Joyce Johnson.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Names mentioned in the Special Prayers" section of our weekly bulletin will be printed for one month. You may leave a note for Judy or call the church office (847-895-8877) with the name of the person(s) for the prayer list.
Linda Studtmann, Mario Ybanez, Don Extrom, Linda Mooney, Harold Gendron, Tony Zanichelli, Richard Priller (father to Arlene Leuze and grandfather to Sarah Leuze)
Russ Laine (son to Ray Laine)
Bob Oberwetter (brother to Jane Oberwetter)
Fred Scharm (brother to Herm Scharm)
Rosie Syvertsen (aunt to Lynn Haye and great aunt to Barb Badgley)
Lauren Nelson (granddaughter to Howard & Freda Nelson)
Steven Hansen (brother to Lori Crites)
John Jacobs (nephew to Lee Johnson)
Iris King (cousin to Grant Giesler)
Edith Manahan (sister to Barbara Dobson)
Audrey Coltrin (wife of Larry Coltrin)
Bill Konrad (father to Diane Gioe)
Jim Berg (brother to Carol Case)
David Dabrowski (husband to Laura Klein Dabrowski)
Friends
Don Larson (friend to Don & Lynn Haye)
Marcelino Garcia, Sr. (friend to Lori Crites)
David Kelso (friend to Barb Olson)
Carrie Collopy Hill (former member and friend to many at LoL)
Ronnie Kay Sonnier (friend of Grant Giesler)
Linda Ponder (friend of Nancy Farver)
Peter DeSpain (11 year old friend to Bob & Carol Steffensen)
Kathy Smolinski (friend and former co-worker of Carol Steffensen)
Ashley (12 year old friend to Sandy Tabick)
Alan Gogo (friend of Sandy Tabick)
Worship participants—may 18, 2008
ASSISTING MINISTER 8:00 Vonnie Neel
COMMUNION 8:00 Bob Gjertvik
10:30 Barb Olson
ACOLYTE(S) 8:00 Courtney Raschk
10:30 Ross Wisniewski
GREETER(S) 8:00 Bernie & Jan Skluzacek
10:30 Jeff & Heidi Haffner
NURSERY 8:00 Carol Case
10:30 Barb James
READER 8:00 Rick Bavolek
10:30 Steve Leisering
USHERS 8:00 Jim Shephard*, Bob Faust
Carol Faust, Rame Bull
10:30 Bobby Walser, Dick Wilson
BREAD MINISTRY Herm & Pat Scharm
DRIVERS Marilyn Luthardt
RECYCLING Anne Behrens
May 11, 2008-9:15-10:15 a.m.
Please have a cup of coffee and visit a few minutes before going to one of the following Christian Educational opportunities.
"SUNDAY SCHOOL"
Location: Pre-K - 2nd Grade - Church Basement
3rd-6th Grade and Confirmation Class - Annex
Eileen Kaser, Sunday School Coordinator
Jerry Jelen & Bev (Edgar) Jelen,
Confirmation Co-Coordinators
"If you want to walk on water…"
"HOT TOPIC OF THE WEEK"
Location: Pastor's Office
Coordinator: Vonnie Neel
Location: Narthex / Church Basement, near Kitchen
Coordinator: Chris Selep
