Ascension of Our LordMay 16, 2021

  

10:30 AM

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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH 

WORSHIP GUIDE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 WELCOME TO CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH!

 EXTENDING OUR HANDS AS FRIENDS

 We are thankful that the Lord has led you into our worship today. We believe that it is not by accident that you are here and that we can be a blessing to each other. We hope and pray that the Holy Spirit will lead you to be with us again. · Guests are cordially invited to receive Holy Communion whenever offered at CTK. · Wherever you are in your faith journey, you are invited and encouraged to be part of all

CTK activities and ministries.· If you’d like to consider God’s call to faith in Christ, and membership in this church

family, please speak to the pastor.    Pastor Laura can be reached by calling the church during the day (504-469-4740) or by e-mail at CTKPastorK@gmail.com. For emergency assistance during non-business hours, you may call her cell at 510-529-9854.

 CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

 WORSHIP GUIDE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 May 16, 2021

Ascension of Our Lord  

10:30 AM

PRELUDE  

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 

OPENING HYMN “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise”  PLEASER STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE

Thanksgiving for Baptism 

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. 

Alleluia! Christ is risen.Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!Refreshed by the resurrection life we share in Christ,let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks. 

We thank you, risen Christ,for these waters where you make us new,leading us from death to life, from tears to joy.We bless you, risen Christ, that your Spirit comes to usin the grace-filled waters of rebirth,like rains to our thirsting earth,like streams that revive our souls,like cups of cool water shared with strangers.Breathe your peace on your church when we hide in fear.Clothe us with your mercy and forgiveness.Send us companions on our journey as we share your life.Make us one, risen Christ.Cleanse our hearts.Shower us with life.To you be given all praise,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God,now and forever.Amen. HYMN OF PRAISE “Now the Feast and Celebration” ELW 167 

PRAYER OF THE DAYLet us pray, Almighty God, your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things. Mercifully give us faith to trust that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Amen.  PLEASE SIT AS YOU ARE ABLE

  

WORD

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First Reading: Acts 1:1-11Before he is lifted into heaven, Jesus promises that the missionary work of the disciples will spread out from Jerusalem to all the world, and that the disciples will be accompanied and empowered by the Holy Spirit. His words provide an outline of the book of Acts. [Luke writes:] 1In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; 5for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”  6So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” L: The word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God.

 Psalm: Psalm 47 CHOIR WILL CHANT THE PSALM THIS WEEKGod has gone up with a shout. (Ps. 47:5)  1Clap your hands, all you peoples;  shout to God with a joyful sound. 2For the LORD Most High is to be feared:  a great king over all the earth, 3who subdues the peoples under us,  and the nations under our feet; 4who chooses our inheritance for us,  the pride of Jacob, whom God loves.  5God has gone up with a shout,  the LORD with the sound of the ram’s horn. 6Sing praises to God, sing praises;  sing praises to our king, sing praises.  7For God is king of all the earth;  sing praises with a song. 8God reigns over the nations;  God is enthroned on high. 9The nobles of the peoples have gathered as the people of the God of Abraham.  The rulers of the earth belong to God, who is highly exalted. 

 Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23The risen and exalted Christ reigns over the entire universe. The author of Ephesians prays that we are given the

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wisdom to know the power of the risen Christ and the empowering hope that the knowledge of this inheritance provides. 15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and aboveevery name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. L: The word of the Lord.C: Thanks be to God. PLEASE STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE Gospel AcclamationAlleluia. Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, to the end of the age. Alleluia. (Matt. 28:19, 20)

 THE HOLY GOSPELThe Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 24th chapter.Glory to you, O Lord!  Gospel: Luke 24:44-53On the day of his ascension, Jesus leaves his disciples with a commission, a blessing, and a promise of the Holy Spirit. 44[Jesus said to the eleven and those with them,] “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.”45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”  50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53and they were continually in the temple blessing God. The Gospel of the Lord!Praise to you, O Christ! PLEASE SIT AS YOU ARE ABLE  SERMON Rev. Laura Stephenson

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  HYMN OF THE DAY “Crown Him with Many Crowns”

 PLEASE STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE APOSTLES’ CREED Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith. 

I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.

I believe 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 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 again 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 INTERCESSIONAlive in the risen Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, we bring our prayers before God who promises to hear us and answer in steadfast love.

A brief silence.

You call the whole church on earth to worship and bless you. Empower your church to bear joyful witness to your love made known in Jesus Christ. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.You have fashioned a habitat for all your creatures and you fill the earth with your glory. Give rain where it is needed and rescue those inundated by floods. Mend what we have torn in the fabric of creation and replenish and nourish your world. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.In the majesty of your love, you rule the world with justice and mercy. Give those in authority the spirit of your love, so that all who are hungry and poor receive food and resources, and all people flourish and live in peace. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.You heal those who are sick and bind up the brokenhearted. Attend to the cares and needs of the hurting and hopeless in our congregation, community, workplaces, schools, and families (especially) those suffering from COVID-19 and its effects, and Lois Snyder, Jennifer Robilotta, Carolyn Russo, Carolyn Calhoun, Dwayne LeBlanc, Gene Hahn, Judy Fenner (Kathy Brown’s sister), Holly Heffernan (Ed & Phyllis Dusang’s granddaughter), Alden Aiola (Barbara Cozic’s brother), Charles Griffin (Carol Drouant’s father), Blossom Holder (Christopher Holder’s mother), Patti Carrigan, Cleburne Simon, Meghan Diaz, Bob Tabbert (Lori VerHey’s father), Jordan Walker (Kevin Walker’s son), Joe Andrus (Pause for other names offered up from the congregation). Hear us, O God.

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Your mercy is great.You have gathered us in this congregation, enlightened our hearts, and given us a share of the immeasurable greatness of your power. Help us love one another, be reconciled where we are divided, and share the riches of your grace with our neighbors. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.Here other intercessions may be offered.

In raising Christ from the dead, you put your great power to work in the world. Raise us and all who have died in the faith with Christ. We remember saints in our lives and in our community. Thank you for their gifts among us. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.In the hope of new life in Christ, we raise our prayers to you, trusting in your never-ending goodness and mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. * PEACEThe peace of Christ be with you always.And also with you.(We will not be physically sharing peace at this time.) 

PLEASE BE SEATED AS YOU ARE ABLE 

  MEAL

The gifts of God’s people are gathered for the mission of the church and for those who are in need, remembering Christ’s words: “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” As the gifts are received the table is prepared for Holy Eucharist. 

ANTHEM “Communion Canon” Choir

Together we support God’s mission of love in the world with our time, talent and treasure. Please feel free to drop your offering in the plate as you leave. Ways to give electronically include Vanco electronic automatic and the GivePlus app with your phone or you are invited to send your offering by mail to 1001 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, LA 70065. You may also choose to set up automatic giving by calling the office. We’ll send you a form to fill out and return and it will be easy from now on! 

PLEASE STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE   THE GREAT THANKSGIVING ELW Page 144The Lord be with you.And also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,that we should at all times and in all placesgive thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,

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for the glorious resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ;who, enthroned forever at your right hand,intercedes for us as our great high priest.And so, with Mary Magdalene and Peter and all the witnesses of the resurrection,with earth and sea and all their creatures,and with angels and archangels, cherubim and seraphim,we praise your name and join their unending hymn: (SPOKEN)Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of pow’r and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest. 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.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.

 LORD’S PRAYERLord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: 

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,

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forever and ever. Amen. 

 INVITATION The risen Christ invites us to this table.Come, eat and be satisfied.Thanks be to God.  POST COMMUNION HYMN “Fairest Lord Jesus”   

POST COMMUNION BLESSINGThe body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.Amen. POST COMMUNION PRAYERWellspring of joy,through this meal you have put gladness in our hearts.Satisfy the hunger still around us,and send us as joyful witnesses,that your love may bring joy to the hearts of all people,through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

SENDINGBLESSINGMay our glorious God grant you a spirit of wisdomto know and to love the risen Lord Jesus.The God of life,Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit,bless you now and forever.Amen. SENDING HYMN “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” ELW 392   

Alleluia! Christ is risen.Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!Go in peace. Share the good news. Alleluia!Thanks be to God. Alleluia! POSTLUDE 

ANNOUNCEMENTS SEEKING PIANIST/ORGANIST—Do you or someone you know have a music background? CTK is seeking an experienced musician. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter either in person or by e-mail to ctkno@hotmail.com.

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 WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY— Do you know someone who is great with technology and loves working with a diverse energetic team? The council of CTK is seeking a Worship Technology Director. Job Descriptions are available in the office. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter either in person or by e-mail to ctkno@hotmail.com. SOCIAL MINISTRY—Every month we will collect for a non profit organization that could use our help. For the month of May, we are going to collect school supplies for Angel’s Place. Remember it is a non profit that takes care of the families with disabilities. There should be some items on sale. Things like paper, pens, markers, folders, notebooks and crayons. There will be a box in narthex. Next month, Ronald McDonald house. Keep reading yourBulletin. We will have a box for supplies in the narthex. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to share. Last year was really tough for non- profits, so any thing we do is a blessing  Thank you.   ADULT BIBLE STUDY—Sundays 9-10 AM, in the narthex w/ masks. We will be working through the book “We Make the Road by Walking” by Brian D. McLaren © 2014 Jericho Books. We have some copies available for purchase and you can order one online or at your favorite retailer. We will also need our Bible each week. Can’t wait to see you there! SHAWL MINISTRY—We are a small group but very devoted. We are still bringing the finished shawls to the cancer yeni center. We buy our own supplies and would love for anyone to join us. We are taking proper precautions for the virus. Please call Jody if any questions.  CHRIST IN OUR HOME—The devotional booklets for May/June are available in the narthex. If you would like one sent to you, please contact Earl at the church office.

READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR—The reading schedules for May are available in the narthex. If you would like one sent to you, please contact Earl at the church office. CONGREGATIONAL NEWS—You may read our monthly newsletter and calendar of events at our website at www.ctk-nola.org. Many of our members and guests also receive the weekly bulletin announcements by email. Simply write your email address on your green attendance slip in the bulletin and you will be added to the list of those who receive them. (This list also serves as a data base for keeping in contact electronically during an emergency.)    

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CHRIST THE KING PRESCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! LET THE FUN BEGIN!

 Dates and Times: May 31st thru July 23rd from 8AM - 5PM.Costs: $100 Registration and $130 a week.Ages:18 months to 5 years.Contact the Preschool Director, Maritza Sprague at 504-469-

Altar Flowers and Bulletin Sponsorship—2021

The following dates are available for flower sponsorship:

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We invite you to include the following in your prayers this week: 

Lum Ellis, Joey LeBlanc, Richard Short (Diane McDermott’s ex-husband), Bruce Dedmond, Erin Groves (Dianne McDermott’s grand-daughters mother), Billy & Phyllis Kitchen (friends of Elouise LeBlanc), Jane Chatelain, Espy Gonzales, Jill Harsch (Donna Oliver’s friend).

  

Please remember to pray for:Peaceful paths to justice, that all may live in peace and prosperity. In the midst of the world’s violence, we are called to another way. Help us to engage with all our hearts, minds and strength in God’s project of transforming the world.

 LAST WEEKEND AT CTK 

10:30 AM 57 Online 51 

Last Week’s Offerings: $ 2,465.78

Weekly Need: $ 6,509.58

1/1/21 to Present:Offerings: $110,101.16Need: $123,682.02 

May 23, 30June 13, 27

   

July 4, 11, 18, 25August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29September 5, 12, 19, 26October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31November 7, 14, 21, 28December 5, 12, 19, 26

 

CHRIST THE KING PRESCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

 ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! LET THE FUN BEGIN!

 Dates and Times: May 31st thru July 23rd from 8AM - 5PM.Costs: $100 Registration and $130 a week.Ages:18 months to 5 years.Contact the Preschool Director, Maritza Sprague at 504-469-

The following dates are available for bulletin sponsorship: 

FLOWER SPONSORSHIP IS $25.00 BULLETIN SPONSORSHIP IS $15.00 

Sponsored Date (Flowers)___________________ Please check one: ———-I would like to bring the flowers home. ______I would like them brought to a shut-in or nursing home. Sponsored Date (Bulletin)_____________________ Sponsored by_________________________________________________ In Memory of__________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ In Celebration ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ In Honor of____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 

SERVING THIS WEEKEND

10:30amAltar Guild Barbara CozicAssistant Dolinda Werling-BayeLector Lee MatthewsAcolyte Mia LeBlanc

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May 23, 30June 13, 20, 27

 

 July 11, 18, 25August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29September 5, 12, 19, 26October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31November 7, 14, 21, 28December 5, 12, 19, 26

 

Tellers Debbie Manos/Earl TeaboutWelcomers Ushers/Greeters Danny weil

THE ALTAR FLOWERS are not sponsored this weekend.

THE BULLETIN is not sponsored this weekend.    

SundayMay 16

9:00 am – Adult Bible Study

10:30 am - HolyCommunion

MondayMay 17

TuesdayMay 18

WednesdayMay 19

7:00 am — Men’s Bible Study @ Chateau Café

7:00 pm —ChoirPractice

7:00 pm -Council Meeting

7:00 pm – Al-Anon

ThursdayMay 20

12:30 pm—Women’s Prayer ShawlMinistry

FridayMay21

SaturdayMay 22

SundayMay 23

9:00 am – Adult Bible Study

10:30 am -Holy Communion

SERVING NEXT WEEKEND (May 23)

10:30 amAltar Guild Barbara CozicAssistant Brenda BastoneLector Debbie ManosAcolyte Danny WeilTellers Debbie Manos/Earl TeaboutWelcomers Greeters/Ushers Debbie Paulson/Dave Fos

Ascension of Our LordMay 16, 2021

 

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“God’s work. Our Hands.”

—ELCA Mission Statement

Our purpose as a church isto share the joy

of growing, giving and livingin Christ's love.

-Mission Statement of Christ the King Lutheran Church

 CHRIST THE KING

LUTHERAN CHURCH 1001 W. Esplanade Ave.

Kenner, LA 70065

Telephone: (504) 469-4740; Web: www.ctk-nola.org; Email: church@ctk-nola.org

Rev. Laura Stephenson PastorEarl Teabout Administrative AssistantMaritza Sprague Preschool DirectorDebbie Paulson Director of Small Groups/Volunteer MinistryChristopher Holder Music DirectorJason Marcell & Mike Koorie Worship Audio/VisualDorothy Nelson Bookkeeper  CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERSPresident Cleburne SimonVice-president Dolinda Werling-BayeTreasurer Jean-Louis Cozic

The service is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons © 2005 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #27116. All rights reserved. Text: Lutheran Book of Worship, alt.; Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator. Service today is from sundaysandseasons.com © 2021 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted and used online with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAA007116. New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Revised Common Lectionary, Copyright 1992 Consultation on Common Texts, admin Augsburg Fortress. Opening Hymn: “Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise”; Text: Charles Wesley, 1739; alt. Thomas Cotterill, 1820; Music: Robert Williams, 1817; arr. John Roberts, 1837. All rights reserved. Used with Permission Public Domain. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAA007116. Hymn of Praise: “Now the Feast and Celebration”; Lutheran Book of Worship 167; Text and Music: Marty Haugen, b. 1950; © 1990 GIA Publications. All rights reserved. Used by permission One License # A- 713798). Hymn of the Day: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”; Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; st. 2 Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903;; Music: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAA007116. Offertory Anthem: “Communion Canon”; Words and Music: Ruth Elaine Schram and Niel Lorenz; © 2007 Lorenz Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission One License # A- 713798). Post Communion Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus”; Worship & Rejoice 123; Text: Gesangbuch, Munster, 1677; Music: Silesian folk song. Schlesische Volkslieder, Leipzig, 1842. All rights reserved. Public Domain. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAA007116.Sending Hymn: “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus””; Lutheran Book of Worship 392; Text: William C. Dix; Music: Rowland H. Pritchard; All rights reserved. Public Domain. Used with permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAA007116. 

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