the joy of harmony - hephatha
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October 18, 2020 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
“THE JOY OF
HARMONY”
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WELCOME
Dear friends,
We are blessed that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Thank you!
The Story of Jesus rising from the dead changed the world. It changed His followers and it has changed millions of
people over the last 2000 years. It has the power to change your life too.
As we worship together, it is our hope that you connect to Jesus and know that God loves you. We are glad to have an opportunity to share His message with you.
In Christ’s Service and Yours,
Pastor Arthur Andrews
WEEKLY WORSHIP
8:00 a.m.: Courtyard Worship Lord’s Supper, no music
9:30 a.m.: Online Worship
11 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
No Lord’s Supper or congregational singing, there will be live music
Curbside Communion
3rd Sunday of the month from 12-12:30 p.m.
Sign-up is required for on campus services
CONTACT US
Hephatha Lutheran Church 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. © Anaheim, CA © 92807
Phone: 714-637-0887 © Fax: 714-637-6088 © Hephatha.net [email protected]
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OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews
OPENING PRAYER
INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: We pause now to confess our sins: People: Forgive us, O Lord, the thoughts, words and actions which spring from our sinful heart. Fill us with your purpose for coming into the world, by which the guilt of sin is covered and doubt is sent fleeing. Show us your ways, O Lord, and teach us your paths.
Pastor: Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, you are a resurrected people. I announce the forgiveness of all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: O God, the protector of all who trust in You, have mercy on us that with You as our ruler and guide we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen.
EPISTLE Philippians 4:1–5 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy
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and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 22:15–22 Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 22nd Chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord.
Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle [Jesus] in his talk. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone’s opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away.
Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ.
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SERMON “The Joy of Harmony” Text: Philippians 4:1–5
INTRODUCTION: “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near” (Philippians 4:1-5).
I. DON’T BE ________________________ . “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!” (Philippians 4:1).
II. DON’T BE ________________________ . “I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord” (Philippians 4:2).
A. Unity __________________________________ .
B. Unity __________________________________ .
C. Unity __________________________________ .
III. DON’T BE ________________________ . “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4).
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IV. DON’T BE ________________________ . Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near (Philippians 4:5).
CONCLUSION:
APOSTLES 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 T everlasting. Amen.
OFFERING (8 a.m. service)
THE LORD’S SUPPER
PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
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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.
BENEDICTION
Hephatha Lutheran School Yum-Raiser
The school is currently selling See’s Candies. This year the all orders will be placed online and shipped directly to you. Visit our See’s Candies storefront until December 4 at https://www.yumraising.com/secure/hephathalp_hephatha_lutheran92/candy?h=TerMor4051
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On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Hephatha Lutheran Church and School is providing shoe boxes for those who wish to participate in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. We are asking our members to pack one or more shoe boxes filled with gifts to send to needy children around the world. If you are interested you are also able to fill a shoebox online for only $25.00 at www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/
Return your filled shoe box(es) to the church office on or before November 8, 2020.
We also ask you to donate $9.00 to cover the shipping costs, either by putting a check in an envelope and placing it inside the box or online at www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/follow-your-box
Should you have any questions about the Operation Christmas Child project, please feel free to contact the church office at 714.637.0887 ext 155 or 151.
Please help us reach our goal of packing 100 shoe boxes.
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Bag it up Our annual bag it up food collection for Caring Hands Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church in Fullerton will look different this year. First, bag it up is joining with Cans and Cards so we are still accepting cards of encouragement for those who receive these donations.
Second, instead of handing out bags to fill up, we will have a collection box in front of the church gate where you can drop off the donated items.
Third, as of this time we will be dropping the food off on Sunday, November 22. You can drop the food off anytime in the food collection box and we will store it at Hephatha until November 22 when we will take it to Caring Hands. At this point in time we are just dropping off the food. We are waiting to hear if a few volunteers are needed to help sort the food.
$10 Gift Cards to Ralphs/Stater Bros.
Canned vegetables Canned fruit Canned beans Canned soups/Cup of
noodles/Ramen Canned meat/Canned
Tuna
Peanut butter 1lb bag of rice/pasta/
pinto beans Cereal Macaroni and cheese Shelf stable milks
(almond/soy) Crackers/Cookies
Items that they are asking for this year:
If you have any questions contact Timothy Potthoff, [email protected] or 714-637-0887 ext. 157.
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Kindergarten through 6th grade in-person Sunday School Starting Sunday, November 1st
In the courtyard during the 11 a.m. service Sign-up required by Wednesday
Date: Sunday, October 25 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Location: Basketball Court Enter: Gate on Constantine
Come IGNITE your faith through games, time to connect, and the word of God. Come bring your friends for this exciting group of 5th and 6th graders.
Here is a brief outline of our reopening plan: We will be outdoors as well as inside the fellowship
hall We will be checking temperatures upon entering the
area Masks are required to be worn by all. Hand sanitizer and hand washing will be available
If you have any questions please contact Timothy Potthoff at [email protected] or
714-637-0887 ext. 157.
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PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION
All prayer requests are listed a maximum of six weeks and then removed. Should you wish to continue praying for this request, simply send us an updated Prayer Request. To place someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office at [email protected] or 714-637-0887.
Those who are ill, recovering, or grieving:
Dixie Aschbrenner (successful surgery); Bob Turney (Dave
Turney's brother, waiting for a diagnosis).
Those who are serving in the armed forces: Brandon Walker; JT Gaumer (Jan Delaney’s grandson); Shayne Mabry (friend of Robert Burns); Robert Burns (Hephatha & OLU grad); Sgt. Carlos Ortiz; Ryan Armstrong; Steven & Kyle Drake (Lindsay Drake’s cousins).
ATTENDANCE AND GIVING
(Monthly average needed to meet budget is $53,500)
Electronic Giving for September: $19,233
Interested in electronic giving? Contact Catherine Lagaris at 714-637-0887 ext. 156 or [email protected]
Date Received
9/27 $6,342
10/4 $5,335
10/11 $6,235
Budget Actual Over/
(under)
Aug. $55,008 $53,869 ($1,139)
YTD. $102,016 $111,577 $9,561
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MONDAY: October 19
9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
TUESDAY: October 20
9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
WEDNESDAY: October 21
8 a.m.—Women’s Wednesday Bible discussion. Contact the Church office for an invite.
9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
12 p.m.—“Knowing God” Bible Study. Contact the Church office for an invite.
3:30 p.m.—Confirmation.
7 p.m.—High School Youth Group on campus.
THURSDAY: October 22
9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
10 a.m.—Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study. Contact the church office for an invite.
FRIDAY: October 23
9 a.m.—“Couch Connections” devotion live stream.
7 p.m.—Jr. High School Youth Group on campus.
SUNDAY: October 25 8 a.m.—Courtyard Worship with the Lord’s Supper and no
music.
9:30 a.m.—Sunday morning worship live stream.
11 a.m.—Worship in the Sanctuary with live music. No Lord’s Supper or congregational singing.
4 p.m.—Ignite 5th/6th grade youth group on the school field. Enter off of Constantine.
4 p.m.—Don Larson’s memorial service live stream. Hephatha.net/memorial-service-don-larson