St. Martin’s Lutheran Church 203 S. Defiance Street + Archbold, OH 43502

Rev. Paul Reichert

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 12, 2018

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“At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing”

At the Lamb’s high feast we sing praise to our vic - to - rious King,

Where the pas - chal blood is poured death’s dread an - gel sheathes the sword;

Migh - ty Vic - tim from the sky, Hell’s fierce pow’rs be - neath you lie;

Eas - ter tri - umph, Eas - ter joy! This a - lone can sin des – troy;

Who has washed us in the tide flow – ing from His pierc – ed side.

Is - rael’s hosts tri - um - phant go Through the wave that drowns the foe.

You have con – quered in the fight, You have brought us life and light.

From sin’s pow’r, Lord, set us free, new - born souls in you to be.

Praise we Him, whose love di - vine gives His sa - cred blood for wine,

Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Pas - chal vic - tim, Pas - chal bread;

Now no more can death ap - pall, Now no more can grave en - thrall;

Fath - er, who the crown shall give, Sav - ior by whose death we live,

Gives His bod - y for the feast, Christ the vic - tim, Christ the priest.

With sin - cer - i - ty and love eat we man - na from a - bove.

You have op - ened par - a - dise, And your saints in you shall rise.

Spir - it, guide through all our days: Three in One, your name we praise.

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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 12, 2018 Jesus says that the bread he gives for the life of the world is his flesh, and whoever eats this bread

has eternal life now and will be raised on the last day. In Ephesians Paul tells us what this life

Jesus gives us looks like, this life we live as those marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit in

baptism. We live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us. The whole purpose of life

is giving yourself for the other.

Regular text is spoken by the Worship Leader or Pastor Bold text is spoken by the Congregation

Prelude

Bell & Announcements

*Opening Hymn “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing”

*Confession and Forgiveness In the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen

If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9) Mindful of God’s commandments, our sinfulness, and God’s mercy; we confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence for personal reflection

Father of all,

your name is beyond the greatest wealth; your favor is more generous than the richest person. You sow justice; we plant injustice. You share bread; we hoard the crumbs. You bless the least; we compete for their place in your kingdom. Forgive our meanness of spirit and hardness of heart. Forgive the

things we fail to do in your name and call us to trust again in your ways, and to seek the better part; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35) By grace we have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Savior, our sins are forgiven. Through Jesus Christ, our sin is no longer the weight that holds us down.

Amen! Thanks be to God!

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*Greeting & Prayer of the Day 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. Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that

gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

First Reading 1 Kings 19:4–8 4But Elijah went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under

a solitary broom tree. He asked that he might die: "It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life, for I am no better than my ancestors." 5Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, "Get up and eat." 6He looked, and there at his head was a cake baked on hot stones, and a jar of water. He ate and drank, and lay down again. 7The angel of the LORD came a second time, touched him, and said, "Get up and eat, otherwise the journey will be too much for you." 8He got up, and ate and drank; then he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights to Horeb the mount of God.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 34 – selected verses – read responsively

1I will bless the LORD at all times; the praise of God shall ever be in my mouth. 2I will glory in the LORD; let the lowly hear and rejoice. 3Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; let us exalt God's name together. 4I sought the LORD, who answered me and delivered me from all my

terrors. 5Look upon the LORD and be radiant, and let not your faces be ashamed. 6I called in my affliction, and the LORD heard me and saved me from all

my troubles. 7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear the LORD and delivers

them. 8Taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are they who take refuge

in God!

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Second Reading Ephesians 4:25—5:2 25So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for

we are members of one another. 26Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and do not make room for the devil. 28Thieves must give up stealing; rather let them labor and work honestly with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy. 29Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption. 31Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, 32and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Acclamation

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*Gospel Reading John 6:35, 41-51

The Holy Gospel according to St. John the 6th chapter.

Glory to you, O Lord!

35Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 41Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42They were saying, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" 43Jesus answered them, "Do not complain among yourselves. 44No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day. 45It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. 46Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. 47Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. 48I am the bread of life. 49Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. 50This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 51I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh."

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ!

Children’s Message Message “The Lord’s Supper”

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn of the Day “O Living Bread from Heaven”

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*Profession of Faith – Apostles Creed 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 into hell. 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

*Prayers of the Church

Each petition ends…

Lord, in your mercy…hear our prayer.

* Sharing of the Peace The peace of the Lord be with you always.

And also with you. (We greet one another with the words “Peace be with you”)

Offering of Gifts *Offertory “All Who Hunger”

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*Offertory Prayer

God our provider,

you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*The Thanksgiving The Lord be with you.

And also with you. Lift up your hearts!

We lift them to the Lord. (Lamentations 3:41) Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise. (2 Thessalonians 1:3)

*Eucharistic Prayer Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In great love

you sent to us Jesus, your Son, the Bread of Life, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all.

In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory.

Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever.

Amen.

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*The 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.

Distribution of Communion “We Come to the Hungry Feast”

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“What Feast of Love”

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WE ARE SENT TO SERVE

*Blessing The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep

you in his grace.

Amen

*Prayer Generous God, we thank you that at this holy table you have fed us again with bread

and wine, the food of everlasting life. Send us, your servants, into all the land, that we may act wisely, seek the good of our neighbor, and call others to come to the feast; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

* Benediction

As you go on your way may Christ go with you. Christ before you to lead you; Christ behind you to encourage you; Christ beside you to befriend you; Christ above you to watch over you; Christ within you to give you peace. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen

*Closing Hymn “Go, My Children, with My Blessing”

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*Dismissal Go in peace, serve the Lord!

Thanks be to God! +*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+

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St. Martin’s Lutheran Church 203 S. Defiance Street Archbold OH 43502

Phone Number: 419-445-4656 Fax: 419-445-2952 Web Site: www.the-welcome-place.org

Office Hours: Pastor Paul Steve Basselman Brenda Shibler 9-12 Mon, Tues, Thurs Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. morning Tues-Fri. 8:00-12:30 or by appointment Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. afternoon

e-mail: stmartin@the-welcome-place.org Pastorpaul@the-welcome-place.org steveb@the-welcome-place.org

Worship Services: 9:00 am each Sunday First & Third Sunday of the Month Holy Communion & Festivals

Summer Blue Jeans Church – each Wednesday, monthly Communion Blue Jean Supper – 5:15 pm Blue Jean Service – 6:00 pm

Building The Welcome Place

Who Are We? We are The Welcome Place

Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

– Romans 15:7

What Is Our Mission As A Church And As Members? WWW

We are…Welcoming friends and strangers with God’s love.

Working to build deeper relationships with Jesus.

Witnessing to share God’s love with everyone

What Is Our Vision Of Who God Wants Us To Be? ORG

People who are serving…One Real God,

living One real faith,

making One real difference.

How Do We Remind Ourselves?

www.the-welcome-place.org

Welcome to worship today and join us in building The Welcome Place Jesus calls us to be.

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We Welcome All to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church this Sunday as you join us to worship our Savior, Jesus Christ. We invite you to sign the Welcome Insert in your Bulletin and fill in the appropriate information. If you are visiting, we would like to invite you back to worship with us at your earliest convenience. If you are looking for a church home, come join us here at “The Welcome Place” for worship and allow us to introduce ourselves and the Lord whom we serve. Join us for coffee, cookies and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall following the Worship Service. The Nursery Room at the back of the sanctuary is available for parents and children during Sunday morning services. We ask that no children of any age be in the nursery without adult supervision. You Are Invited Today to the Lord’s Table to Celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Here are a few instructions to help you as you prepare:

What We Believe: We welcome all to the Lord’s Table who believe that the Body and Blood of Christ is given to us in bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins. A person is well prepared and worthy to receive the Sacrament who believes the words “given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins”.

Please fill out the Welcome Card bulletin insert and indicate if you are receiving Communion today.

We offer two lines of communion by Intinction today. When invited by the usher, come down the center aisle to receive the

Bread then step to the cups and dip your bread in either the silver chalice for wine or the ceramic chalice for white grape juice. Then return to your seats by the side isle.

If your health does not permit you to come forward, indicate this to the usher and the Pastor will bring you Communion in your seat.

For Children: Children of all ages are welcome to come forward for a blessing. If a child has received First Communion instruction, they are welcome to receive the Sacrament.

Our Sermon Series for the month of August explores the various labels or names of Communion: Eucharist, Lord’s Supper, Sacrament of the Altar, and Holy Communion. We will have communion distributed in a variety of ways that one may experience in our Lutheran Churches.

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St. Martin’s Worship Servants . . . Ministers of Worship -Everyone Present Acolyte -Isaac Reichert Organist/Pianist -Beth Reichert Lector -Diane Phelps Greeter Team Leader -Tanya Howell Usher Team Leader -Butch Blankenship Sound System -Tracy Ziegler Altar Guild -Sandy Thatcher, Robin Trudel Offering Counters -Jo Ann Liechty, Steve & Kate Rettig

This Week at St. Martin’s

Today – August 12 Worship, 9:00 am, Holy Communion

Tuesday – August 14 Men’s Breakfast Fellowship, 6:30 am, at McDonalds Community Meal, 5:00-6:00 pm, St. John Christian

Wednesday – August 15 Caregivers Support Group, 1:00 pm Blue Jeans Meal, 5:15 pm Blue Jeans Church, 6:00 pm

Thursday – August 16 Women’s Breakfast/Bible Study, 6:30 am, at Home Restaurant Bulletin Deadline, 9:00 am Fairlawn Mending, 9:00 am

Next Sunday – August 19 Worship, 9:00 am, Holy Communion Blessing of the Backpacks

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Blessing of the Backpacks and Briefcases, August 19 . . . All students (including college), teachers, helpers, administration and school staff members bring your backpacks/briefcases for a blessing as area schools begin their 2018-2019 school year: Pettisville & Stryker– August 16; Fayette – August 20; West Unity – August 21; Archbold & Wauseon – August 22. Furniture Ministry Brunch, August 26 . . . if you would like to help provide food, please sign up on the desk in the Narthex. Rally Day is scheduled for September 9th . . . We will be packing LWR School and Personal Care Kits. School supply sales are going on right now. Office Max, Walmart, Meijers and more are having great deals right now. If you find fantastic deals, take advantage of them. There is a table in the Fellowship Hall for your donations. There is list on page 19 of the bulletin for count of needed items. Watch garage sales for Baby Care Kits items as well. Plan to wear your “God Work! Our Hand!” tee-shirts. If you do not have one, you may order them soon through the oldlutheran.com web-site. Blue Jeans Meal & Church . . . We have just 2 openings if you are willing to cook a meal. Wednesday Worship is an informal service held in the Fellowship Hall every Wednesday. Take advantage of this mid-week worship if you find yourself out of town on weekends. Communion will be offered September 5th. Cookies/Brownies are needed for “Coffee/Cookie Fellowship Time” we have after Worship. 8-9 dozen cookies are needed each Sunday and they can be homemade or purchased from the store or bakery. Please sign up on the sheet on the desk in the Narthex. They can be dropped off on Saturday or before the Service. Thanks for your help!

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Last Week & Last Year at St. Martin’s. . .

9:00 6:00 Total

Attendance Offering

August 6, 2017 100 28 128 $5,920.00

August 5, 2018 78 36 114 $9,798.36

Receipts Week of August 5, 2018 Budget and Year to Date

Operating Contributions $6,820.67 Budgeted Weekly Operating Need

$5,029.00

Benevolence Received $1,784.00 Budgeted Weekly Benevolence Need

$482.00

Other Designated Income $1,193.69 As of July 31, 2018

Total Income $9,798.36 YTD Operating Received

$155,882.02

YTD Operating Budget $144,688.40

Difference of Actual vs Budget YTD

$ 11,193.62

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Per kit

250 School Kits Still

Need

4 70-sheet notebooks 237

1 12" ruler 82

1 pencil sharpener 0

1 scissors 111

5 unsharpened #2 pencils -0

5 black or blue ballpoint pens 40

1 box of 24 Crayola crayons -0

1 2½” “pink” eraser 85

50 Personal Care Kits

1 light-weight bath-size towel 25

2 bath-size (4-5 oz) bars of soap 69

1 adult-size toothbrush 45

1 sturdy comb 22

1 metal nail clippers 28

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+ + + St. Martin's Prayer Line + + +For our prayers in worship this morning and our daily devotions in the coming week, we remember:

All Believers as we look for the coming Messiah, may we be ready to see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory

All in Need both body & soul that we might know the joy we have in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and King

Bishop Daniel Beaudoin, Synod Staff members and all the office staff, that they may be supported in their ministry to the Church

The Ipagala Parish of Dodoma, St. Martin’s Companion Congregation, may they continue to carry out God’s ministry and mission in Tanzania

Mission Partner Congregation of Redeemer Lutheran, Toledo may they continue to carry out God’s ministry and mission in the Toledo Area

Family & Friends of Dale Horst whose Memorial Service was Saturday at the Church of the Nazarene in Fayette, may we know the comforting presence of our Lord Jesus Christ

For those who need healing, may they know the healing hand of God

Our Shut-ins Claudine Arnold, Rex & Ruth Detwiler, Henry & Dorothy Huner, Joan Plassman, Ada Thrasher, Louise Wyse

For those who need God’s protection and the assurance that he is near All St. Martin’s Members as they prepare for Ministry Our College students both close to home and far away All members, family & friends who serve in our military, Steve & Sara (Delaney) Adams,

Noah Blankenship, Patrick Cirenza (friend of June Hayes) Prayer requests for the people of St. Martin's

Please contact the church office by 9:00 am. Thursday (Note, we include a person's name with permission.)

Members of St. Martin’s Angie Avers

Sharon Heckel Vicky Lindley

Cecily Rohrs Al Siewert

Joe Wyse

Family & Friends of St. Martin’s Jason Beiser, Reese Collins’s friend Ruth Bockelman, Deb Schmidt’s mother

Gene Bowman, Vicky Lindley’s neighbor Phillip Calvin, Tanya Howell’s brother

Jeff Cook, Ann Ott’s son Steven DeNault, June Hayes’ friend

James Dilyard, Peg Winzeler’s great grandson Greg Jenkins, Pastor Paul’s brother-in-law

Lois Mininger, June Hayes’ cousin Hutoka Opdyke, Lee Opdyke’s mother

Joan Mortenson, Pastor Paul’s sister-in-law Jane Perry, Lee & Marilyn Opdyke’s cousin

Jim Shiley, Beth Reichert’s father Lu Wolf, Judy (Paul) Wyse’s mother