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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Our Vision: We are passionate followers of JESUS, making disciples

by eagerly connecting the community with the faith, hope, and love that transforms.

June 11, 2017 “When God’s Kingdom Comes— The Impact of the King’s People”

SENIOR PASTOR

Ron Pennekamp

863-398-0557

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Andy Ritchie

907-529-5644

MINISTER OF MUSIC

Gloria Klockziem

863-838-9693

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

Nick Moss

863-644-7710 ext: 409

DIRECTOR OF VISITATION

Peter Herbert

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June 11, 2017 – 8:30 a.m. (ESV = English Standard Version Bible)

Lutheran Service Book (LSB) – Divine Service, Setting One (p. 151)

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING HYMN “Rise, Shine, You People” p. 825 st. 1-3

INVOCATION & CALL TO WORSHIP

CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS

SHARING THE PEACE

HYMN OF PRAISE “Jesus Sat With His Disciples” p. 932, st. 1-3

EPISTLE READING ~ Acts 6:1-7 ESV p. 914

HOLY GOSPEL READING ~ Matthew 5:13-16 ESV p. 810

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

HYMN OF THE DAY “In Christ Alone” st. 1-2

SERMON ~ “The Impact of the King’s People”

HYMN OF RESPONSE “In Christ Alone” st. 3-4

CONFESSION OF FAITH ~ Apostles’ Creed

OFFERING ~ Rob McMillan / SEND North America Partnership

PRAYERS & LORD’S PRAYER

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION p. 160

DISTRIBUTION HYMN “Here I Am, Lord”

“Blest the Children of Our God”

POST COMMUNION CANTICLE “Thank the Lord”

COMMUNION BLESSING

BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN “Shine, Jesus, Shine” st. 1-2

ten47 ~ Contemporary Worship

Gathering Song “You Make Me Brave”

Welcome & Sharing the Peace

Today’s Scriptures ~ Acts 6:1-7 & Matthew 5:13-16

Praise Songs “Fierce” & “Beautiful History”

Prayer & Children’s Church & Message of the Day

Confession & Forgiveness

Offering & Prayers

Creed Song “This I Believe”

The Lord’s Supper “Beautiful Things”

Blessing & Closing Song “Say So”

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Worship Attendance for June 4 440 Worship Attendance for May 28 392 (includes 8:30, ten47, & Hmong)

ST PAUL LUTHERAN

June 11, 2017 8:30 Traditional

When God's Kingdom Comes! "The Impact of the King's People"

Song Leaders Paul Trinklein/Kris Pahl

Prelude Music: Offered By:

Welcome & Announcements leader: PA and PR

Opening Hymn Title: "Rise, Shine, You People" Number: LSB pg.825 Stanzas: 1,2,3

Rise, shine, you people! Christ the Lord has entered

Our human story; God in Him is centered.

He comes to us, by death and sin surrounded, with grace unbounded.

See how He sends the pow’rs of evil reeling;

He brings us freedom, light and life and healing.

All men and women, who by guilt are driven, now are forgiven

Come, celebrate, your banners high unfurling,

Your songs and prayers against the darkness hurling.

To all the world go out and tell the story of Jesus’ glory.

Invocation and Call to Worship leader: PA

LEADER: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

PEOPLE: Amen.

LEADER: Lord, in your Word You have said: "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is

near." (Matt. 4: 17) Then you went on to give us eight characteristics we should fol-

low to live our lives for You.

PEOPLE: Lord, you turned our world's accepted standards upside down. It is poor,

not rich, who are blessed,

LEADER: Weak, not strong, who are to be esteemed;

PEOPLE: The pure in heart, not the sophisticated and worldly, who understand what

life is all about.

LEADER: Righteousness, not power or money, should be our pursuit.

PEOPLE: Over 2000 years later, and we still struggle with getting this right!

Confession and Forgiveness Creative confession Leader: PA

LEADER: We now confess:

PEOPLE: Help us, O Lord, we are poor, wretched, blind. We need Your sight, Your

riches, Your healing of the mind. We need to be what you made us to be - the SALT

of the earth and to be Your LIGHT in this world. Yet, so often we fail. Please, forgive

us.

LEADER: By our own strength, we can't be salt or light up anything. But when Jesus

touches us, our faith ignites into fire and we are able to illumine the lives of others

with His love. Know that because of Jesus' death and resurrection, your sins are for-

given. Jesus brings you hope and truth, joy and peace. Jesus, the Light of the world,

will shine through to others. Shine, Jesus, Shine!

PEOPLE: Amen.

Sharing the peace Leader: PA "Peace be with you"

Hymn of Praise leader: Song Leaders Title: "Jesus Sat With His Disciples" Number:

LSB 932 Stanzas: st. 1,2,3

Jesus sat with His disciples On a mountainside one day;

As the crowds of people gathered, He began to teach and say;

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, Heaven's kingdom they will share,

Blessed are the sad and mourning, Joy and comfort will be theirs.

"Bless are the meek and humble, All the earth to them is willed.

Those who hunger to be holy, They are bless'd and will be filled.

Yes, the merciful are blessed, Mercy will to them be shown.

And the pure is heart are blessed, They have eyes for God alone.

"Blessed are God's sons and daughters, Making peace where there is strife,

Blessed are the persecuted, Who for righteousness lose life;

Their reward is great in heaven, In the kingdom up above

So be glad to share My suff'ring and rejoice to know My love."

Epistle: Text: Acts 6:1-7 Page 914 Reader: Lisa Lassi

Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the

Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in

the daily distribution. [2] And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples

and said, "It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve

tables. [3] Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute,

full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. [4] But we will

devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." [5] And what they said

pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the

Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and

Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. [6] These they set before the apostles, and they

prayed and laid their hands on them. [7] And the word of God continued to increase,

and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of

the priests became obedient to the faith. ...This is the Word of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

Holy Gospel Text: Matthew 5: 13-16 Page 810 Reader: PA

"You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be

restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled un-

der people's feet. [14] "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be

hidden. [15] Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and

it gives light to all in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before oth-

ers, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in

heaven. ...This is the Gospel of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Praise to You, O Christ.

Children's Church leader: NM

Hymn of the Day Title: "In Christ Alone" Number: MSPW 138 Stanzas: 1-2

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song.

This Cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings

cease!

My Comforter, my all in all, Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless Babe.

This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save.

‘Till on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied;

For ev’ry sin on Him was laid. Here in the death of Christ I live.

Sermon Preacher: Pastor Ron Title: "The Impact of the King's People" Text:

Hymn of Response Title: "In Christ Alone" Number: MSPW 138 Stanzas: 3-4

There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain.

Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory, Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me.

For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the pow’r of Christ in me.

From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.

No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand.

‘Til He returns or calls me home, Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand.

Confession of Faith: Apostle's Creed Leader: PA Creed:

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And 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 into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into

heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he will

come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian

Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the

body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Offering: Head: Bob Kelly Captain: Gary Penglase Ushers: John Harrison, Chuck

Snavely, Bob Kutsch, Don Diltz

Offertory Pastor Ron to introduce Rob McMillan

Prayers for God's People Leader: PA

Lord's Prayer Leader: PA

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 temp-

tation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory

forever and ever. Amen.

Preface: p. 160 Leader: PA

LEADER: The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And also with you.

LEADER: Lift up your hearts.

PEOPLE: We lift them to the Lord.

LEADER: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

PEOPLE: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. Words of Institution (special slide)

PA and PR 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 + 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 testa-

ment in My + blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as

often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

Pax Domini: p. 163

LEADER: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Agnus Dei: p. 163 Leader: GK

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 Table or Continuous Line Leader: Head: Freeman Toombs Assistants:

Greg Lassi, Jason Harris, Richard Saxton, Joe Glossick, Larry Cook, Paul Sicca

Distribution Songs/Hymns Title: "Here I Am, Lord" Number: BOB 86

“I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.

All who dwell in deepest sin my hand will save.

I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright.

Who will bear My light to them? Whom shall I send?”

Chorus: Here I am, Lord, Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.

“I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain.

I have wept for love of them. They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak My Word to them. Whom shall I send?” (Chorus)

“I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame.

I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied.

I will give My life to them. Whom shall I send?” (Chorus) © Copyright 1981 by Daniel J. Schutte and New Dawn Music, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All

Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Title: "Blest the Children of Our God" Number AGPS 75

Blest the children of our God, they are bought with Christ’s own blood;

They are ransomed from the grave, life eternal they will have:

With them numbered may we be here and in eternity!

They are justified by grace, they enjoy the Savior’s peace;

All their sins are washed away, they will stand in God’s great day:

With them numbered may we be here and in eternity!

They are lights upon the earth, children of a heav’nly birth;

One with God, with Jesus one; glory is in them begun:

With them numbered may we be here and in eternity!

Post Communion Canticle: LSB pg.164

Thank the Lord Thank the Lord and sing His praise; tell ev’ryone what He has done.

Let all who seek the Lord rejoice and proudly bear His name.

He recalls His promises and leads His people forth in joy

With shouts of thanksgiving, Alleluia, alleluia.

Communion Blessing Leader: PA

LEADER: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you

in body and soul to life everlasting. Depart + in peace.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Benediction: Leader: PA

LEADER: 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 peace.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Closing Hymn Title: "Shine, Jesus, Shine" Number: BOB 204 Stanzas: 1-2

Lord, the light of Your love is shining, In the midst of the darkness shining;

Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth You now bring us;

Shine on me, Shine on me.

CHORUS: Shine, Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory.

Blaze, Spirit blaze; set our hearts on fire.

Flow, river flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy.

Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence, From the shadows into Your radiance;

By the blood I may enter Your brightness; Search me, try me, consume all my dark-

ness;

Shine on me, Shine on me. (CHORUS)

Acolytes: Acolyte(s):

Greeters: Individuals:

Welcome Center: Individuals: Cheryl Dishong

Video System Video tech: Wil Lehmker

Hospitality Hosts: Individuals: Jodi Tucker

Sound system: Technician: Tim Turner

Altar Guild Set up: Individual(s):The Jensens

Nursery Staff Individual(s): Debby Erdmann

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

MOSAIC BIBLE STUDY— 9:45 in Room 102 (new location), led by Pastor Andy. THE BEREAN CLASS— 9:45am in the Conference Room, “Acts of the

Apostles.” led by Pastor Trinklein.

FAMILIES IN FAITH—9:45am, Room 103, “Prayer—Does It Make a Difference?” FAITH IN ACTION— on summer break until September. CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL—on summer break June 11-Aug 13

Staying in God’s Word throughout the Summer Although some of our Bible Study groups are taking a break for the

summer we still have several opportunities to study God’s Word on

Sunday mornings. Pastor Andy’s Mosaic Bible Study is for anyone, ages

6th

grade on up, 9:45-10:45 in Room 102 (Middle School Building).

Also the Berean Bible Study group led by Pastor Trinklein is studying “The Acts of the

Apostles” in the Conference Room. Come and be a part of our group for the summer.

VOTERS’ MEETING TODAY—At 4:00pm today, voters will be asked to elect three individuals to three Board of Trustees seats. The Board of Trustees Nominations

Committee has identified 4 candidates. They are: Diane Bertrand, Jennifer Judge

(currently on board and seeking 2nd

term), Greg Lassi, and Paul Trinklein. Bios on each

of these candidates are available at the Welcome Center. Also, the 2017/18 Budget

will be presented to the Voters for approval. Budget information is available at the

Welcome Center desk. Please plan to attend the Voters’ Meeting today at 4pm in the

Worship Center.

THEOLOGY PUB with Pastor Andy—Guys 21 and older meet at the Brew Hub, 3900 Frontage Road South, Lakeland, on the 3

rd Thursday of the

month (June 15 & July 20) at 6:30pm. Come, have a drink if you wish and

some food or just join in the conversation as we look at what it means to

be a Christian man in the world today.

SPONSORS NEEDED—We want to introduce you to Rob McMillan, a 22 year-old who moved to Florida last year to seek out

employment as well as be closer to his mother and aging

grandfather. Rob is originally from Ashton, Michigan and attended

Trinity Lutheran Church and School. This Fall, Rob will be spending

10 months in the SEND North America program designed for young

adults who want to experience living out their faith in an intentional

way. Please pray for Rob as he prepares for this experience. Rob also

needs 10 people to support him at $50 per month for 10 months (or

$500). To financially sponsor Rob, please pick up a Sponsorship Form

at the Welcome Center. SEND North America recognizes that being a Christian means more than

going to church on Sundays. It means living life intentionally, with God

front and center. This is what they are passionate about, driven to do, and

called to do. SEND exists to equip and train, prepare and empower.

SPLS AUCTION 2017 On October 27

th, at The Rocking H Ranch, the

SPLS community will gather for an evening of

fellowship, fundraising, food, and beverages in

a Boots & Pearls-themed setting. This event is

the one and only PTO fundraiser and your

participation will allow us to raise the funds

needed for the 2017-18 school year. Each year, local businesses, school families and

individuals partner with us to underwrite the cost of our school auction. There are

many benefits to becoming a sponsor, including complimentary auction

tickets and several forms of advertising. Sponsorship levels are: PLATINUM $4,000, GOLD $2,500, SILVER $1,000, AND BRONZE $500.

Interested in sponsorship? Contact Kim Burke at 813-523-6866 or to obtain a sponsor

packet with all the details. If you are unable to be a sponsor, please consider helping

by donating a ($20-$30) bottle of wine for our Wine Pull or by donating gift cards

from Publix or area restaurants. Items can be dropped off during the summer months

at the Welcome Center (labeled PTO Auction). Thank you!

Co-Ed Basketball Camp June 12-15—For students entering grades 4-9. This camp will concentrate on basic basketball skills and drills

with special emphasis on shooting skills—your shooting will definitely

improve by attending this camp. For more info contact Ruth Smith,

rsmith@stpaullakeland.org or pick up a flyer at the front desk.

Here is how you can help at VBS

• Be a Shopkeeper- Hang out in the air-conditioned gym while sitting under a tent and help children with a specific craft.

• Be an Actor- We need some actors to tell the story as children spend time in our Underground Church!

• Registration- Help check-in children each morning as they come into the Sanctuary.

• Group Leader- Lead a group of children around VBS, get to know their names and help them experience the story of the Apostle Paul. Please go online to sign up, www.stpaullakeland.org, click on “Ministries” and then

“Children” or contact Nick Moss at nmoss@stpaullakeland.org.

JUNE 12 - AUGUST 4 St. Paul Summer Camp registration forms are now availa-

ble in the school office or go to www.splslakeland.org.

AN EVENING AT THE RANCH OCTOBER 27, 2017

PROBATE efficiency transfers property to reduce what the probate courts supervise. Beneficiary designations give property directly to the recipient by operation of law,

reducing probate. For more information, contact Jim Pennington, SPLC Gift Planning

Counselor, at 863-370-0305 or james.pennington@lfnd.org.

EGGROLL FUNDRAISER—The Hmong congrega�on will be making their delicious homemade Eggrolls again this month. Order by June 21. Pick up your

fresh-made eggrolls Saturday, June 24, from 2-4pm in the Fellowship Center.

$13 per dozen. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center.

ALTAR FLOWERS—We have many openings for sponsoring altar flowers in the com-ing months. Stop by the Welcome Center and sign up for those special occasions and

remembrances. Each bouquet costs $30.

PORTALS OF PRAYER—The next quarter for July-September 2017 is now available at the Welcome Center. Stop by and pick one up today.

PRAY FOR... Blessings: S.E.N.D. North America & Christian Ministries around the world. Guidance & Safety: Rayanne Woodruff Hospitalized: Michael Mullens Healing & Strength: Jeanette Bouton, Jewel Bulloch, Davey (on life-support), Emily Fassett, Sherra Fraser, Laura Johnson, Michael Jones, Linda Kramer, “Mother-in-law,” Jayne Nierman, Parry Family, George Shearer, Ellie VanTreese

Comfort & Peace: Friends & family of Karen Kolaskey; Victoria who lost her mom, Carol; Friends & family of Jim Block who passed away May 24

On-going prayers: Randy Allmon, Shirley Barfield, Suzanne Beechum, Liz Behrens, Tyler Benscoter, Kay Bettenhousen, Jackey Brown, Uncle Dave Campbell, Hank Castro, Devin & Griffin Camden, Vivian Clicquennoi, Ahna Crum, Nina Davis, Kathryn Dobles, Nancy Edwards, Martha Freeman, Marianne Froling, Richard Furry, Dorothy Habina, Marsha Heinert, Jena Hill, Ryan Humphrey, Irish family, Grace Irish, Emilee Jacoby, Cathy Judkins, Taylor Mallory, Linda McBride, Lynn McNeil, Karen Mitchell, Lillian Parramore, Ross Phelps, Marion Rahmel, Michelle Ritchie, Roy family, Martha Rupprecht, Betty Rust, Martha Sawyer, J. Ron & Sheila Smith & family, Bill Steinbergs, Charles Tubbs, Mary Jean Wesche, John Ziegler

In preparing to receive the Lord’s Supper we confess: 1.) I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is my personal Savior. 2.) I confess my sins to God with sincere repentance and desire to receive His forgiveness. 3.) I believe that in this meal I am receiving the true body and blood of Jesus Christ together with the bread and wine. 4.) I desire for the Holy Spirit to work in my life to strengthen my faith and Christian witness. Guests who are unfamiliar with the practice of receiving the Lord’s Supper or who have not been instructed in the Lutheran faith

are asked to speak to the pastor before communing. Those who come forward but who are not receiving the Lord’s Supper, such as small children, are asked to cross their arms over their chest to receive a blessing. The cups in the center of the communion tray contain white grape juice and are reserved for those who are not able to receive wine for dietary or other restrictions. All who receive the Lord’s Supper are asked to fill out the “Communication sheet” in the bulletin and register your attendance at Communion by circling your name on the card.

(Please help us in iden�fying those taking communion from the pews by raising your hand as the Communion Team approaches the congrega�on. Thank you.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS Our NURSERY is available from 8:15am-noon for infants-age 3. Check with an usher for location.

THIS WEEK ~ -June 11-18, 2017

SUNDAY 11th 8:30 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 9:30 & 10:45 am Hmong Bible Study & Worship / Athletic Center 9:45-10:45 am Adult Bible Study / Children’s Ministries ten47 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 4:00 pm VOTERS’ MEETING / Worship Center

MONDAY 12th 7:00 am-6:00 pm Summer Camp Begins

TUESDAY 13th 11:30 am Lunch Bunch / Beef o’ Bradys 6:30 pm Lay Ministers Meeting / Conference Room

WEDNESDAY 14th 6:30 pm AL-ANON / Conference Room

THURSDAY 15th 7:15 am Men’s Adventure Bible Study / Britt’s Café 6:30 pm Theology Pub / Brew Hub

FRIDAY 16th

SATURDAY 17th 8:30 am Hmong Literacy Class / Conference Room

SUNDAY 18th HAPPY FATHER’S DAY 8:30 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION 9:30 & 10:45 am Hmong Bible Study & Worship / Athletic Center 9:45-10:45 am Adult Bible Study / Children’s Ministries ten47 am WORSHIP / COMMUNION

Please feel free to contact us at: questions@stpaullakeland.org

Pastor Ron Pennekamp: rpennekamp@stpaullakeland.org

4450 Harden Boulevard—Lakeland, FL 33813—863-644-7710

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VISTE THANKS—We recently received an appreciation certificate from VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly) for all the volunteer hours worked by

members of our congregation. VISTE serves approx. 4,000 clients in Polk County.

Over 1,000 volunteers work together toward the mission of helping the frail

elderly remain safe and independent in their own homes. On behalf of the clients

served through VISTE, THANK YOU!