Sept. 6

Worship Service BENICIA LUTHERAN CHURCH & NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL

SUNDAY SCHOOL On-line material Bible Study: Possibly on-line soon PASTOR Rev. David A. Floyd PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Sara Barron 201 Raymond Drive Benicia, CA 94510 PHONE Church: 746-0201 FAX: 751-0873 Preschool:746-1868 E-MAIL Pastor David Floyd: SurfingPastor@hotmail.com Church Secretary: BLCOffice@sbcglobal.net Preschool: BLCNoahsArk@sbcglobal.net www.BeniciaLutheranChurch.com

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Welcome to Benicia Lutheran Church Rev. David A. Floyd, Pastor

201 Raymond Drive Benicia, CA 94510

(707) 746-0201 (707)771-6971 Pastor Dave’s Cell Phone

surfingpastor@hotmail.com Pastor Dave’s Email

Noah’s Ark Preschool BLCNoahsArk@sbcglobal.net

(707) 746-1868 www.BeniciaLutheranChurch.com

THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY. If you are looking for a church to call home, please consider joining this fellowship, where we seek to help each other grow in faith, in love and in service. We are asking everyone to help keep us informed of any special needs during this emergency situation. Also, please note that you can email your Prayer Requests to blcoffice@sbcglobal.net or drop them in the mail with your Tithes and Offerings at: 201 Raymond Drive, Benicia, CA 94510. If we can be of service to you in any way, please call and leave a message on the church answering machine at 707/746-0201. Blessings and prayers to all of you. Looking forward to worshiping with you in the near future. For now, join us on YouTube for our Virtual Worship Service each Sunday. You will find the link on our website.

The mission of Benicia Lutheran is to make disciples of Jesus Christ and

serve members of the congregation and surrounding community through

worship, education, witnessing, fellowship, and service.

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As We Gather: English poet Alexander Pope wrote, “To err is human; to

forgive, divine.” This popular saying attributes the acts of erring and forgiving to beings for whom they come naturally. Humans err. God forgives. The opposite is also true. The Sacred Scriptures teach that there is no error in God, nor can there be. On the other hand, forgiveness is unnatural to humanity unless humanity becomes, as Church Father Athanasius once said, “by grace what God is by nature.” This grace is given to us through the person and work of Christ Jesus for our salvation and is exemplified for us both in Jesus’ teaching and in the lives of such saints as Joseph, who forgave his brothers for the malicious wrongs they did to him.

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR SEPT. 6

th, 2020

Welcome:

Special Announcements:

(See Announcements Section)

Invocation: Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit. People: Amen.

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Confession and Absolution: Pastor: With confidence in Christ, let us confess our sins to God our Father. People: Merciful God, You never fail to come to us by Your Word and

Spirit. Your Word alone gives life, but we are distracted from receiving and obeying Your Word. In our thinking, speaking, and doing, we have failed to do what Your Word commands. Thank You for being a wonderful Father and a merciful Savior! Bring us again to the foot of Jesus’ cross that we may receive the forgiveness we so desperately need. Amen.

Pastor: Almighty God, in His great mercy, has given His Son to die for you and, for Jesus’ sake, He forgives you all your sins. Upon this your confession, I, as a called and ordained servant of Christ, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen. Sermon Song:

“Blessed Assurance” Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God,

Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Refrain: This is my story, this is my song,

Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song,

Praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight!

Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above

Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain)

Perfect submission -- all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest;

Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. (Refrain)

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+ SERVICE OF THE WORD +

Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-17 and 2:1 1 The prophecy that Habakkuk the prophet received.

2 How long, LORD, must I

call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save?

3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate

wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.

4 Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked

hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted. 5 “Look at the nations and

watch—and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.

6 I am raising up the Babylonians,

that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwellings not their own.

7 They are a feared and dreaded people; they are a law

to themselves and promote their own honor. 8

Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves at dusk. Their cavalry gallops headlong; their horsemen come from afar. They fly like an eagle swooping to devour;

9 they all

come intent on violence. Their hordes[b]

advance like a desert wind and gather prisoners like sand.

10 They mock kings and scoff at rulers. They laugh at all

fortified cities; by building earthen ramps they capture them. 11

Then they sweep past like the wind and go on—guilty people, whose own strength is their god.” 12

LORD, are you not from everlasting? My God, my Holy One, you[c]

will never die. You, LORD, have appointed them to execute judgment; you, my Rock, have ordained them to punish.

13 Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot

tolerate wrongdoing. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?

14 You

have made people like the fish in the sea, like the sea creatures that have no ruler.

15 The wicked foe pulls all of them up with hooks, he catches them in his

net, he gathers them up in his dragnet; and so he rejoices and is glad. 16

Therefore he sacrifices to his net and burns incense to his dragnet, for by his net he lives in luxury and enjoys the choicest food.

17 Is he to keep on emptying

his net, destroying nations without mercy?

2 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.

After the Reading:

Pastor: This is the word of the Lord. People: Praise to you, O Christ.

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Sermon: “Minor League Prophets? Habakkuk-The Questioning Prophet”

Prayers: Lord’s Prayer: Pastor: Lord, remember us in your kingdom as we boldly pray: People: 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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Song of Reflection:

“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” My faith looks up to Thee,

Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior Divine. Now hear me while I pray; take all my guilt away;

O let me from this day Be wholly Thine!

May Thy rich grace impart, Strength to my fainting heart; My zeal inspire!

As Thou hast died for me, Oh, may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire!

While life’s dark maze I tread,

And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn today, Wipe sorrow’s tears away,

Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside. The Offering:

Feel free to bring your offering to church and drop it in the mail slot under the church office window.

OR Mail it to 201 Raymond Drive, Benicia, CA 94510

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Closing Song:

“Go, My Children, with My Blessing” Go, My children, with My blessing, Never alone,

Waking, sleeping, I am with you; You are My own. In My love’s baptismal river I have made you Mine forever.

Go, My children, with My blessing—You are My own.

Go, My children sins forgiven, At peace and pure. Here you learned how much I love you, What I can cure.

Here you heard My dear Son’s story; Here you touched Him, saw His glory.

Go, My children, sins forgiven, At peace and pure.

Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face

shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you and me His peace, His power, and His presence.

People: Amen.

Departing Blessing: Pastor: Go in peace to serve the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

Music & Lyrics printed by permission of CCLI License #866092, Blessed Assurance, Lyrics & Music by Carol Tornquist, © 1986 Word Music, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, Music by Lowell Mason, Lyrics by Ray Palmer, © Public domain, Go, My Children, with My Blessing, Lyrics & Music by Jaroslav J. Vajda & Walter Pelz, © 1983, 1987 MorningStar Music Publishers.

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Announcements PRESCHOOL No School this Monday, Sept. 7

th in honor of Labor Day. The

school fundraiser that will be replacing the Trik-A-Thon this year will be a Hop-A-Thon on October 8

th and 9

th. Audience is tentative. If you feel led to contribute,

the school is looking for donations to help keep cost down. Thank you in advance! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DTD725N0DMU9?ref_=wl_share

BENICIA AND LABOR DAY WEEKEND With the 3 day weekend ahead, you may be looking for activities in the Benicia area? Here are a couple things to give thought to. Make your way to the Jazz Cup & Sailboat Races with Pre & Post activities which include food and music. Since 1875, watch the 146

th Kentucky

Derby at Churchill Downs, without fans this year, on NBC Sports Saturday, September 5

th. Log into the Solano County Fairgrounds between 7am – 8am

daily Eastern Time to watch the contenders work out. Benicia Youth Soccer League kicks off Saturday September 4

th morning. Of course, there is always

plenty of shopping & dining to do downtown Benicia on 1st Street. The local garage sales will have some great finds. It is very exciting that the walkway to the state park at the intersection of Columbus Parkway and Rose Drive is completed. What a great way to kick off the weekend. Spend time at the State Park for picnics, bikers, and walkers. Whatever your holiday weekend holds, may it be a safe and wonderful weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS Don Heinitz is celebrating his 80th birthday Friday,

September 4th

!! Brad and Belinda Miller became grandparents on September 1st

at 12:58 am. Christian’s girlfriend gave birth to Camden Miller, 7lbs. 4 oz. All are

doing well.

LUTHERAN HOUR FOR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 Next week’s speaker for The Lutheran Hour is Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler. His message is entitled “Fireplace Spirituality” and is based on Acts 2:37-47. Our relationship with God is not something to "set and forget" like a thermostat. Listen to this week’s Lutheran Hour on KCBC, AM 770, at 5:30pm on Saturday, 7:30am on Sundays, or anytime on the web at www.lhm.org. Also available on the web are Spanish & Armed Forces versions as well as MP3, Podcast and Sirius XM Satellite radio. An updated mobile app is now available for your convenience.

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'Moonlight on the Mountain' Save Mt. Diablo Fundraiser 2020

Sat, Sep 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM

For more information:

https://savemountdiablo.ejoinme.org/Moonlight2020?fbclid=IwAR2K156

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Moonlight on the Mountain Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Virtual event: Registration here From Save Mount Diablo:

"Register for Save Mount Diablo's 19th annual Moonlight on the Mountain, which will take place as a livestream event. "This virtual gala will include your favorite Moonlight on the Mountain experiences, such as: Entertainment, exciting silent and live auctions, inspirational presentations, a live Fund-a-Need, virtual audience participation, and more!

"Register here: https://savemountdiablo.ejoinme.org/Moonlight2020

"We hope that this year’s virtual event will allow even more of the Bay Area’s conservation community to join us and participate in this special event. Additional information and invitation to follow. "Moonlight on the Mountain benefits Save Mount Diablo by helping to raise essential funds that will allow us to continue our mission-critical work: to preserve, defend, and restore the wild, natural landscapes and wildlife habitat at risk of development, right here in our backyard—for you and future generations to enjoy." MORE INFO HERE

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September 6, 2020

GOD’S GRACE IN ACTION: Total

Offering Needed /Week

August 30, 2020 Simply Giving Weekly Contribution

$1,590.00

$ 234.00

$2,985.00

Special & Designated Offering: $

Drop off your Tithes, Offerings and Prayer Request

to the church OR

Mail them to: 201 Raymond Drive, Benicia, CA 94510

September Birthdays

9/1 Scott Keller

9/3 Caden Curtis

9/4 Don Heinitz

9/4 Thomas Rybarczyk

9/5 Rob Alfeld

9/6 Monique Palmer

9/9 Bob Maineri 9/10 Danielle Moffett 9/13 Rhonda Taylor

9/18 Kristin Moran

9/19 Remy Domke

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Prayer Request Prayers for those with Cancer: Laura McLauglin (Diane Church’s friend) breast cancer surgery on 9/9/20 Laura Jenkins (Nita Tyree’s friend) Return of cancer. Another round of chemo therapy 6/26/20 Joanne Flanagan (Engebrethson’s friend) Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer 5/10/20 Lisa Brown (Tricia’s friend) Lung cancer/grieves her mom’s death 12/22/19 Danny McKnight’s wife Breast cancer 12/8/19 Dr. Bobby (Joan’s brother) cancer 11/10/19 Bill Cornett (Bob Ames’ Nephew) Reoccurrence of Lymphoma 3/24/19 Garrett L. Thomas (Cheryl’s husband) Stage 3 Prostate Cancer 4/7/19 Ted Valli (Laura Sinats’ brother) Prostate cancer 1/24/19 Tom (Rocky) (Joan’s brother) cancer spread 2/9/20 LeRoy Miller Bladder cancer 6/13/20

Recuperating from Accidents, Illness, Surgery, or Chronic Health Conditions: Sara’s Grandmother Her 93 year old grandmother has COVID-19. She is on COVID Hospice. Prayers needed 8/20 Kimberly Collins Bike accident, recuperating from surgeries 8/16/20 Martin (Norma’s friend) Heart problems 8/20/20 Jim Johnson Recovering from 4 surgeries in 4 weeks. Pray for his veins and comfort 6/26/20

Hayley (Sara Barron’s cousin’s daughter) Bulldozer accident 6/21/20 Rob Weis (Engebrethson’s friend) Recovering from heart surgery, mass on kidney 6/2/20 Tyler Barber (LeRoy & Frances’ grandson) Pray for guidance in his life choices 5/23/20 Linda (Christine Sprinkle’s sister-in-law) Recovering from broken neck surgery. 4/26/20 Linda Tiffey (Sally Engebrethson’s sister) Blood clot 1/26/20 Ted Eslinger (LeRoy’s Cousin) Recovering from stroke 12/8/19 Linda (Nancy Bryant’s friend) Recovering from hip replacement & broken leg 12/1/19 Darla (Barbara Keller’s friend) Recovering from spinal surgery12/8/19 Michael and Karie Wong (Tricia’s cousins) Health issues 12/1/19 Betsy Fitzpatrick (Glock) Recovering from brain Aneurism 11/17/19 Stacey (Dianne’s Cousin) Lung complications 10/27/19 Darla Severe Chronic pain10/27/19 Sandra (Elfriede’s friend) Health issues 8/25/19 Carol Beckemeyer (Kimberly Collins’s mother) Pray for strength as she cares for Emma and deals with the loss of Stephanie 6/16/19 Tami (Dianne P. cousin) Recovering from surgery 12/29/19 Kati (Dianne P. cousin) Recovering from addiction 9/1/19 Joyce Valli (Laura Sinats’ mother) Dementia and health issues 11/17/19

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Savilla (Gloria Lambousy’s sister) Heart problems 6/2/19 Brandon DeLago (Christine S. Son-In-Law) Cystic Fibrosis 5/26/19 Howard Gross Pray for success for being clean and sober 1/20/19 Pastor & Ruth Glock Pray for their health. 6/23/19 Colin Burkhardt (Heinitz’s Friend) Alzheimer & Dementia 1/13/19 Gatris McClough (Cheryl’s friend) Stress for caring for son 12/23/19 Adafo Austin (Cheryl’s friend) stroke 12/23/19 Jordan Bautista (Tricia’s Godson) Restore Jordan to mental, physical & spiritual health 1/1/19 Leona Burns (Nita’s Mom) Recovering from spine fracture 1/20/19 Helen V. Waters (Cheryl T. Mother) Health issues 4/7/19 Mary (Pendleton’s friend) Strength and healing 1/16/19 Pastor Gary Bell Health issues 5/26/19 Robbie (Susan H. son) Help to overcome his addiction 9/22/19 Bob Maineri Health issues 1/24/20 Emily Maineri Pray for strength as she cares for Bob 1/24/20 Gloria Barrow (Weirich’s friend)Chronic heart valve complications & lung disease 2/23/20

Ruth Boyce (Nita’s cousin) Health/financial issues 1/18/20 Pete & Cindy Bogue Health issues 1/24/20 Kathy (Dianne P. Aunt) C.O.P.D. 1/24/20

Families & Friends Who Grieve Cleeton Family Please pray for the Cleeton family as they mourn the loss of Leilani Cleeton. Please pray for Steven as he undergoes multiple operations 8/2/20

Pray for fire victims

Please pray for civil treatment of all human kind

Pray for the health and welfare of our nation as we protect ourselves and others from the Corona virus

Pray for all of the families at Noah’s Ark Preschool and our Director and Teachers

Remember Our Military, Especially: Jonathan Lee, Andrew Bjerken, David Hughes, Coy Egbert, Aaron Reed, Chris Atkinson, Christopher Standard, Ross Castell, Scott Draper, Robert Harpe, Aaron Bell, Rob Alfeld, Adam Wood and Ethan Lister

Please email your Prayer Request or updates to blcoffice@sbcglobal.net, drop them in the church mail slot,

or mail them to BLC, 201 Raymond Drive, Benicia 94510