GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS October 28, 2012

THE ALTAR FLOWERS The Altar Flowers are given today to the glory of God and the beautification of his House by Dave and Diane Roberts - Praise and thanks for all the blessings we have received from our Lord and Savior during our 23 years of marriage. THOSE WHO SERVE Pastor: Vicar: Director of Parish Music: Secretary: Early Childhood Center Director: Acolyte: Crucifer: Cantor: Communion Assistant: Ushers: Greeters: Altar Guild: Choir: Trumpet: Trombone: Euphonium: Altar Guild: (Wed. evening) Nursery Attendant: Rev. James C. Walter David Witte Nathan Beethe Pat Funk Colleen Moorman Lauren Faulkner Mason Andrews Jonathan Cline, Paula Walter Frank Royster Robert Jones, Robert Nichols, Robert Wilimzig Shaun Baker, Ron Krueger, Tim Sweeney Debbie Craig, Bill and Mildred Wilkins David, Andrea, Lauren and Matthew Faulkner Dorris Deislinger and Pat Funk Adult Choir Erich Cline, Matt Lacy, Richard Sanders, Matt Wigginton Rudy Bishof, Christina Junkans, Joel Junkans Raymond Harrill Suzanne Raddle and Wilma Richter Emily Junkans

THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION

PRAYER UPON ENTERING CHURCH
Lord Jesus Christ, You have set me free from the curse of the Law by keeping it perfectly in my place and then taking my sins upon Yourself and suffering death on the accursed tree in my place. Your resurrection is Gods seal of approval on this sacrifice for me and for all. By Your Holy Spirits power grant that I seek to live my life according to Gods will and seek to serve You and my neighbor by doing the good works which He has prepared in advance for me to do. I pray this in Your holy name. Amen

WELCOME
Welcome to Grace! This morning we celebrate our heritage as Lutheran Christians as we observe The Festival of the Reformation. Our faith is not in Martin Luther and it is certainly not in ourselves and anything that we can do to merit our salvation, but it is in Jesus Christ and the Gospel truth about Him and what He did for us to set us free. Through Him we have a righteousness that is not of ourselves, but it is a gift from God. As Lutheran Christians we believe, teach and confess that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, as revealed to us by Scripture alone as it points us to Christ alone as the once and for all sacrifice for our sins. It is good to have you here with us this morning, members and visitors alike. It is our prayer that in this time of the Lords Service to us your faith will be strengthened through the hearing of His Word. As we hear the Good News of salvation in Jesus we respond to Gods grace and mercy with our hymns and prayers. Ultimately as you leave this place you will do so refreshed by the Gospel for a week of service to the Lord and Your neighbor. That service consists of the good works which God has prepared in advance for us to do. We invite you to come and worship again. We ask everyone to fill out an attendance registration card found at each pew and return it to an Usher during the Offering. Children will be invited to come forward for a Childrens Message. Parents may accompany them if they wish. A nursery for infants and toddlers is located downstairs. Restrooms are also located downstairs in this building or across the bridge on this floor level before entering the fellowship hall. If you have any questions please ask one of our greeters or ushers. If you need more information about Grace Lutheran Church and our teachings taken from Gods Holy Word, please speak with our Pastor.

THE APPOINTED READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, November 4th, All Saints Day observed, are: The First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17, The Epistle Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 and The Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12.
Grace Lutheran Church P. O. Box 250769, Little Rock, AR 72225 Telephone Number: 501-663-3631 www.gracelutheranlr.org www.facebook.com/gracelutheranlr

HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion will be celebrated in our Service today. In this sacrament we receive Christs very body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. Those who are not members of Grace are asked to speak with our Pastor before partaking of this sacrament so that the unity of faith might be established. Thank you for honoring this request.

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THE ORDER OF DIVINE SERVICE FOR THE FESTIVAL OF THE REFORMATION

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

Pre-Service Music Lighting of the Chancel Candles Prelude Ringing of the Church Bell
Please rise and face the processional cross.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - J.S. Bach

Absolution

John 20:1923

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Charles W. Ore

P 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 T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

Service of the Word

LSB 656 Introit
A I will speak of your testimonies before kings, O Lord, C and shall not be put to shame. A I will bless the LORD at all times; C his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]

Processional Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Confession and Absolution

The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

Invocation

P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen

A My soul makes its boast in the LORD; C let the humble hear and be glad. A Come, O children, listen to me; C I will teach you the fear of the LORD. A The LORD redeems the life of his servants; C none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. C Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. A I will speak of your testimonies before kings, O Lord, C and shall not be put to shame.

Exhortation

1 John 1:89

P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection on God's Word and for self-examination.

Confession of Sins
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. C 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

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Kyrie

Mark 10:47

Gloria in Excelsis

Luke 2:14; John 1:29

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Salutation and Collect of the Day

A Let us pray. Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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First Reading
A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Revelation 14:67

Gradual
Sit

Hymn for the Word: God's Word is Our Great Heritage

Great is the LORD and greatly | to be praised* in the city | of our God! Walk about Zion, go around her, number her | towers,* consider well her ramparts, go through her | citadels, that you may tell the next gener- | ation* that this is God, our God forever and | ever.

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Epistle
A This is the Word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.

Romans 3:1928

Hymn: Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

Sit

LSB 655

Stand

Children's Message Sermon Hymn: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice LSB 556

Alleluia and Verse

Luke 12:32

P Alleluia. Fear not, little flock, for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Alleluia.

All All All Choir

Holy Gospel
P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the eighth chapter.

John 8:3136

The reading of the Holy Gospel. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. Men 5 God said to His belovd Son: Its time to have compassion. Then go, bright jewel of My crown, And bring to all salvation. From sin and sorrow set them free; Slay bitter death for them that they May live with You forever.

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Women 6 The Son obeyed His Fathers will, Was born of virgin mother; And Gods good pleasure to fulfill, He came to be my brother. His royal powr disguised He bore; A servants form, like mine, He wore To lead the devil captive. All 7 To me He said: Stay close to Me, I am your rock and castle. Your ransom I Myself will be; For you I strive and wrestle. For I am yours, and you are Mine, And where I am you may remain; The foe shall not divide us. Choir 8 Though he will shed My precious blood, Me of My life bereaving, All this I suffer for your good; Be steadfast and believing. Life will from death the victry win; My innocence shall bear your sin, And you are blest forever. All 9 Now to My Father I depart, From earth to heavn ascending, And, heavnly wisdom to impart, The Holy Spirit sending; In trouble He will comfort you And teach you always to be true And into truth shall guide you. All 10 What I on earth have done and taught Guide all your life and teaching; So shall the kingdoms work be wrought And honored in your preaching. But watch lest foes with base alloy The heavnly treasure should destroy; This final word I leave you.
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Sermon Free Indeed

Stand

John 8:3136

Nicene Creed
C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen

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Prayer of the Church

P Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Each petition ends with the following: P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer. The prayers conclude with the following: P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen
Sit

Service of the Sacrament

Preface
2 Timothy 4:22; [Colossians 3:1]; [Psalm 136]

Offering
Stand

The Lord, My God, Be Praised - J.S. Bach

Offertory

Psalm 116:12-13, 17-19

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Proper Preface
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:

The Words of Our Lord

Matthew 26:2628; Mark 14:2224 Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:2325

P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.

Sanctus

Isaiah 6:3; Matthew 21:9

Proclamation of Christ

1 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 22:20

P As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lords death until He comes. C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

Lord's Prayer
C 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

Matthew 6:913

Prayer of Thanksgiving
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C Amen

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Pax Domini

John 20:19

Stand

Thank the Lord

Agnus Dei

John 1:29

Post-Communion Collect
P Let us pray.
Sit

Distribution Communion Instructions: The Pastor invites the communicants, those who are able, to kneel and then distributes the host which may be received into the hand or the mouth. The Elder distributes the individual cups. The communicants are asked to hold their cups until the Pastor says, Take and drink. Hymn: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face Hymn: Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness
Service Note: There will be an interlude between Stanzas 4 & 5.

O God the Father, the fountain and source of all goodness, who in loving-kindness sent Your only-begotten Son into the flesh, we thank You that for His sake You have given us pardon and peace in this Sacrament, and we ask You not to forsake Your children but always to rule our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that we may be enabled constantly to serve You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

LSB 631 LSB 636 LSB 609 LSB 573

Hymn: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive Hymn: Lord, 'Tis Not That I Did Choose Thee

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Benediction

Numbers 6:2426

THIS WEEK AT GRACE SUNDAY: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School downstairs in Parker Hall 8:45 a.m. Pastor Walters Bible Class upstairs in Parker Hall 10:00 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion 11:30 a.m. Potluck Dinner with New Member Recognition 3:00 p.m. Reformation Service at First Lutheran Church 7:30 a.m. Early Childhood Development Center 5:00 p.m. 8th Grade Confirmation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Class 4:00 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible Study at St. Vincents 6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Grace Fall Craft Show and Used Book Sale

MON - FRI: MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY:

Recessional Hymn: We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God Postlude LSB 941

SATURDAY:
Psalm XIX - Benedetto Marcello

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL Today in Sunday School students learned how God used Ruth to accomplish His purposes for our salvation. Through her family God brought forth His Son, the Savior of all people including Jews and Gentiles, men and women. Parents could ask, How did Ruth demonstrate her trust in God? How does God help us to trust in Him? REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Larry Jones is recovering following surgery at Baptist Medical Center on Friday. Doris Holzhauer is recovering at home following surgery. Gisela Spieker is in rehab at Briarwood. You can call her at 716-9201. Jeanette Keehn continues receiving care at home. Sherry Bischof continues her recovery and treatments. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Oct. 28 Brian Dumont, Lauren Schluterman, Robert Wooley Oct. 29 Anna Junkans, Stephana Loyd, Nick Nichols, Craig Schluterman Oct. 30 Nathan Beethe, Betty Bryant Oct. 31 David Graf Nov. 1 Sheri Rivers, Christopher Paulson Nov. 2 Nora Olivia Robinson Nov. 3 Leah Sheridan, Harrison Taylor, Barb Warren - 20 -

Acknowledgments
Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND GODS BLESSINGS TO: Oct. 28 Catherine and Scott Manchester Oct. 29 Carolyn and Luke Moorman LAST WEEKS STEWARDSHIP Attendance: Sunday 10/21: 173 (8:15 92 and 10:45 81). Mid-week Service 10/24: 17. Offerings: Sunday 10/21: $8,153.50. Midweek Service 10/17: $360.00. Building Fund: $100.00. Fan into Flame: $260.00. Memorials: $1,565.00. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Julius Breckling who died on Monday in Hot Springs. His funeral was on Thursday at First Lutheran Church in Hot Springs. Julius was a former member of our Grace congregation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Breckling family. OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to the family of Ann Vaughn who died on Wednesday morning. Ann is the mother of Billy Ginocchio. Our prayers are with Billy and his family. 7th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor. 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASS will meet on Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the Parlor CENTRAL ARKANSAS REFORMATION SERVICE - First Lutheran Church, Little Rock, will host the Central Arkansas Reformation Service at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, October 28th. The Rev. David Bueltmann, past president of Central Illinois District of the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, will preach the sermon and will be assisted by Lutheran Pastors from the Central Arkansas area. The First Lutheran Mens Network will prepare a German meal to be served after the worship service. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with the Book Sale and Craft Show. Please sign up on the volunteer list in the breezeway if you can help with set up on Friday, November 2nd, or with the craft show on Saturday, November 3rd. Contact Riley Middaugh (9549281) if you have any questions. LUTHERAN CRAFTERS BOOTH at the Fall Craft Show on November 3rd, would appreciate your donations to be sold at the booth. All proceeds will benefit Kevin Ray, a first year seminary student at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Contact Sammye Harrill at sammyeharrill@yahoo.com or 352-1877 to obtain more information or to donate some of your items to the booth for sale. - 21 -

KEEP IN TOUCH Keylon Wilbert, husband of Danielle Pils Wilbert, has recently been deployed to Kyrgyzstan. To keep in touch with Keylon his address is Keylon Wilbert, 376ESFS/S30A, APOAE09353. Danielles address at the base in Arizona is 1934 Souix, Glendale, AZ 85307. Please take time to drop them a note to let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers. YARD SIGNS - Please pick up a yard sign to advertise the Book Sale and Craft Show. They will be available in the breezeway. GRACE FALL CRAFT SHOW & USED BOOK SALE is this coming Saturday November 3rd, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Begin your Christmas shopping here! The Grace LWML will offer breakfast and lunch, for the convenience of vendors and shoppers. The Grace Bakers will have a booth selling German Chocolate Cake, Applekuchen and many more of your favorites. Purchase your ticket to win an original handcrafted quilt made by Riley Middaugh. The proceeds will benefit Kevin and Allie Ray. Kevin is a first year student at Concordia Seminary. Booth rental fees and bake sale and book sale proceeds also benefit Kevin and Allie. Matching funds are by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Contact Riley Middaugh at 954-9281 or email at ram0220@aol.com for more information. LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF CARE VAN The Care Van will be at Grace on Friday, November 9th, from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 10th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help Pastor Walter with receiving and loading the boxes from congregations in the Central Arkansas area. Call the church office if you can help for a couple of hours. MEMORIALS IN MEMORY OF MRS. VIRGINIA PROUD Mother of Gary Proud TO THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Jon and Sandy Lindemann Robert and Sheila Wilimzig IN MEMORY OF MRS. RUTH STELLJES Grandmother of Gina Junkans TO THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND By Rudy and Sherry Bischof Jon and Sandy Lindemann - 22 -

IN MEMORY OF MRS. DORIS PARKER TO THE DORIS PARKER MEMORIAL FUND By BKD CPAs and Advisors James P. Dunn Hadfield Agency, Inc. Jon and Sandy Lindemann Metropolitan National Bank Doyle and Raye Rogers, Lunsford and Carol Bridges and other friends of Metropolitan Bank Larry and Tricia Mingledorff Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Frank Funk, David Barnett, and Nancy Ragan John and Mary Ramsey Florence and Debbie Smith and Rick and Jayne Smith Reva Terry Robert and Sheila Wilimzig Lorie Willis TO THE CLAWITTER ENDOWMENT FUND By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter IN MEMORY OF MR. CHARLIE BROWN Brother of Betty Jacobs Wagoner TO THE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND and uncle of Sarah Gipson By Rudy and Sherry Bischof IN MEMORY OF MR. JUSTIN CALVILLO Brother of John Calvillo TO THE CLAWITTER ENDOWMENT FUND By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter IN MEMORY OF MR. BRAD BEMBERG Cousin of Richard and Bobby Bemberg TO THE CLAWITTER ENDOWMENT FUND By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter IN MEMORY OF MR. STANLEY GRAY Brother of Jim Gray TO THE CLAWITTER ENDOWMENT FUND By Irvin and Sherry Clawitter

Grace Food Pantry

For those of you that are unaware of this fact, Grace has a Food Pantry that it offers to those who are in need. As Fall and Winter approach the Food Pantry appears to be severely under stocked to meet the needs of those that are in need. Beginning with the Reformation Sunday New Member Potluck lunch today, Grace is asking that our members join us in restocking of Food Pantry with some of the following items: canned items (soup, vegetable, fruit etc.), grains (rice, barley etc.), dry beans or cereal. A table (with a corresponding sign) is set up in Parker Hall at the Potluck today for you to deposit your food item(s). We will continue to collect food through Thanksgiving and Christmas. After today, a table will be set up in the breezeway to collect these items for the Food Pantry. If you have any questions in this regard please do not hesitate to call Pat Funk or Dave Graf at 370-1540. Thank you in advance for your help! David Graf Elder Christian Action Coordinator

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