Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 2

nd Street NW - Watertown, South Dakota

Website: https://lcoorwatertown.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcoor/

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, August 23, 2020, 9:00am and 10:30am

Prelude

Welcome and introduction of the theme of the day.

Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness

In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

(Silence is kept for reflection)

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. 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.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and

of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Hymn “Here I Am Lord”

Prayer of the Day O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Sacrament of Holy Baptism (9:00am) Talan Dean Griffith, son of Brent & Tehya Griffith Sponsors: Chris & Stephanie Solum

(10:30am) Everett Wayne Beutler, son of Eric & Jeannette Beutler Sponsors: Jim & Donna Kampmann and Adam & Andrea Carow

Adelyn Mae Winterboer, daughter of Andrew & Jessica Winterboer Sponsors: Addison Petersen and Ryann Winterboer

Profession of Faith I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God? Response: I renounce them. Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God? Response: I renounce them. Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God? Response: I renounce them.

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

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 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 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 to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? 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.

Welcome We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world.

Theme Hymn “Taste and See” (Based on Psalm 34:8)

Lesson Exodus 16:2-8, 13-18 2The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. 3The Israelites said to them, "If only we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger." 4Then the LORD said to Moses, "I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. 5On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days." 6So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, "In the evening you shall know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 7and in the morning you shall see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your complaining against the LORD. For what are we, that you complain against us?" 8And Moses said, "When the LORD gives you meat to eat in the evening and your fill of bread in the morning, because the LORD has heard the complaining that you utter against him — what are we? Your complaining is not against us but against the LORD." 13In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. 14When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. 15When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, "It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. 16This is what the LORD has commanded: 'Gather as much of it as each of you needs, an omer to a person according to the number of persons, all providing for those in their own tents.'" 17The Israelites did so, some gathering more, some less. 18But when they measured it with an omer, those who gathered much had nothing over, and those who gathered little had no shortage; they gathered as much as each of them needed.

Gospel John 6:32-35 32Then Jesus said to them, "Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." 34They said to him, "Sir, give us this bread always." 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.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon "Grumbling: Stomachs and People" Pastor Kent Stillson

Hymn of the Day “All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly”

Offering Text to Give: 605-250-6765

Prayers of the Church Hospitalized/Ill: Kyler Iverson, Arlyn Adolphsen, Bev Owen, Karla Stimson, Willie Selzler, Drake Rounds, Glenda & Dan Anderson, sister & brother-in-law of Johnna (Loren) Gearman Avery West, granddaughter of Deb Larson Barb Iverson, friend of Ken & Renae Madison Rodger Gross, friend of Bill & Cathy Zubke MaryAnn McAtee, mother of Anne (Heath) Rylance Josh Anderson, grandson of Terri Bruner Del Bren, father of Heather Rasmussen

Baptisms: Talan Dean Griffith, Everett Wayne Beutler and Adelyn Mae Winterboer

Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

Sending Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God!

Postlude

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Serving Sunday Morning

Lake Worship - Preaching: Pastor Kent Stillson

Keyboard: Marian Riddle

10:30am Worship - Preaching: Pastor Kent Stillson

Sound & Projection: Lisa Carrico; Pianist: Mary Wika

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD

Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362 Email: office@lcoorwatertown.org

Web: https://lcoorwatertown.org

Staff Pastors Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor Dan Ofstehage, Associate Pastor

Worship & Music Coordinator Robbyn Givens

Welcoming & Caring Ministries Twila Schmitt

Administrative Secretary Jodi Spilde

Business Manager Donna Hamre

Youth Director Philip Lickei

Christian Education Director Christy Crook

Preschool Nikki Landmark, Director/Teacher Wendy Kruger, Paraprofessional

Custodian Adam Lauseng

Janitorial Marilyn Byer and Jodi Pearson

Give us your input: Ministry Priorities for 2021 The Church Council and Stewardship

Team have identified three possible priorities for our church and community. Please go onto our website at https://lcoorwatertown.org/ and click on the “Stewardship 2021” tab to get to the survey link. Or you can pick up a survey at the Welcome Center or Lake Coffee Table to fill out. This should take only 2 - 3 minutes. Thank you for taking time to help guide our ministry for 2021.

Help Save a Life -- Donate Blood! LCOOR will host a blood drive on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of God's Work Our Hands-2020. Pre-registration is required at www.cbblifeblood.org or by calling 1-877-877-3070. Thanks for donating if you are able!

THIS WEEK: August 23 – 30

SUNDAY August 23rd

9:00am Worship at Memorial Park 10:30am Traditional Worship 10:30am Live Stream of Worship Service

MONDAY August 24th

September Newsletter Deadline 8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 7:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)

8:30pm HS Campfire Devotions (LCOOR Fire Pit)

TUESDAY August 25th

11:30am Pastor Text Study

WEDNESDAY August 26th

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 10:00am Staff Meeting 4:30pm Food Distribution 7:30pm HS Lawn Chair Deeper

THURSDAY August 27th

10:00am Book Club (Bring Your Lawn Chair) 5:00pm Fellowship Committee Meeting 5:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)

FRIDAY August 28th

8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry

SATURDAY August 29th

5:30pm Worship (lay led)

SUNDAY August 30th

9:00am Worship at Memorial Park 10:30am Traditional Worship 10:30am Live Stream of Worship Service 5:30-7:00pm 9th Grade Confirmation Retreat

Now taking Registrations for Church School Children age 3 – Grade 6 | Classes begin Sept. 20 & 23

https://lcoorwatertown.org/