August 19/20, 2017

Zion Lutheran Church411 – 3rd Avenue NE

Little Falls, MN 56345(320) 632-5792 – www.zionlf.com

As We GatherA warm and hearty welcome to you! It’s a privilege and honor to worship Jesus — our Risen, Crucified and Ascended Lord— with you today! The believers of Zion are a caring community, and we’re glad to have you here! As always, make yourself at home; you are among the family of Christ.

Service Notes . . .In Preparation for Worship: Please take some time to greet the people you are worshipping with! The order of worship for today is on the back of this page. You may want to take a few minutes to look it over and place a ribbon on the Psalm assigned for today as well as the Divine Service Liturgy we’ll be following in the Lutheran Service Book (LSB) as you prepare to receive the gifts of God and sing His praises. May God seriously bless your worship with us this day…a new day of salvation!

To Stand or Sit: There are certain parts of the service where you will be invited to kneel or stand. Sometimes, “wrestling” with kids, or a personal health condition makes kneeling or standing uncomfortable…please know: It is okay to kneel, stand, or sit. All are appropriate! So please, make yourself comfortable, receive the gifts God loves to give and BOLDLY sing His praises!

THE OFFERING: If you are our guest today, you are not expected to contribute monetarily to God’s work at Zion you are our guest! Please remember to fill out the Friendship Book (located at the end of the Pew) and sign our Guest Book in the narthex so we can thank you for your visit and come soon to see us again! If you choose to

August 19/20, 2017give an offering know this: The gifts we give back to God are used by His church to transform lives.

Eleventh Sunday after PentecostDivine Service Setting Four page 203.

(Complete your preparation for the Lord’s Supper using pp. 329f. in L.S.B)Welcome ~ We invite and encourage all communicant members of Zion, or one of our

sister LCMS churches, to commune with us later in the service.InvocationOpening Hymn 657 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” Confession and Absolution p. 203

(please kneel as you are able)Psalm 67 (in front of hymnal) Spoken responsively, (by half verse-note the change)

All Say: “Glory be to the Father…”Kyrie p. 204Gloria In Excelsis p. 204Salutation and Collect of the Day p. 205Scripture ReadingsIsaiah 56:1, 6-8

Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32Response: “Thanks be to God.”

Alleluia p. 205Matthew 15:21-28

Gospel response p. 206Nicene Creed p. 206 (Ushers collect Prayer Requests and bring them to Pastor)Hymn of the Day 653 “In Christ There is No East or West”Sermon “What’s in the Shoebox?” Romans 9:1-5(ESV)Our Prayers: Pastor: let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy.Reception of Offering [Please sign the black Friendship book, pass it on to the next person in

the pew, and return it to the end of the pew when finished.] Offering Preface to Holy Communion p. 208ffDistribution Hymns 779 & 643Nunc Dimittis p. 211Post-Communion Collect p. 212Benedicamus and Benediction p. 212Closing Hymn 545 “Word of God, Come Down on Earth” (vs 1-2)

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August 19/20, 2017Ethiopian Missionary Speaker: Rev. Tilahun Mendedo Announcements Sunday Only

Isaiah 56:1, 6-8(ESV) 1 Thus says the Lord: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed. 6 “And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord,   to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord,  and to be his servants,   everyone who keeps the Sabbath and does not profane it,   and holds fast my covenant— 7 these I will bring to my holy mountain,   and make them joyful in my house of prayer;   their burnt offerings and their sacrifices   will be accepted on my altar;   for my house shall be called a house of prayer   for all peoples.” 8 The Lord God,   who gathers the outcasts of Israel, declares,   “I will gather yet others to him   besides those already gathered.”

Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32 (ESV) 1I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin.  2aGod has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. 13Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry 14in order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them.  15For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?  28As regards the gospel, they are enemies of God for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.  29For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.  30Just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, 31so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now receive mercy.  32For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all.

Matthew 15:21-28(ESV) 21 And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.  22And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.”  23But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.”  24He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”  25But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.”  26And he answered, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”  27She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from

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August 19/20, 2017their masters’ table.”  28Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Loren Mielke, Henry Wahl. Ethel Kuhl

“PRAYER CHAIN” contact person is Gloria Irwin. Call her at 632-8044 or Lydia Posch @ 632-6228 for any prayer concerns or questions.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR topic for today is, “God’s Dog”, Next week, “Absolutely Nothing”. It can be heard at

6:05am @ WCCO 830AM 7:05am @ KFML 94.1FM6:10am @ KLTF 960AM 5:00pm @ KCFB 91.5FM6:30am @ KEYL 1400AM

EVENTS AT ZION THIS WEEKMON 9:00am LWQ Bible Study

10:00am ZLW MeetingTUES 5:00pm Adult Bible Study

6:30pm Board of Ed/Youth MeetingWED 1:00pm Let’s Go FishingFRI 6:00pm Youth Lock-in SAT 8:00am Youth Lock -in Pickup

6:30 pm Worship

NEEDED: SOMEONE WITH A GREEN THUMBThe Trustees are looking for someone that is willing to take care of the flowers, bushes, and trees around the exterior of the building. (This does not include the courtyard or the large flower pots near the sidewalk). Any expenses would be reimbursed. If you are interested, please call Carlyle Olsen, at home 632-1773, or at work 632-1655. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

COFFEE & FELLOWSHIPThanks to everyone who provides delicious treats for our Sunday morning coffee & fellowship. I am in need of volunteers for the following Sundays: September 24, October 1, December 24, & December 31. Please call me @632-3712 if you are interested. Please do not write it on the calendar. Thanks, Von Rausch.

ALTAR FLOWERS PROVIDED THIS MONTH BY: 8/5-6 Bev Messinger in memory of her husband, Robert Messinger8/27 Keith & Kate Schumann for their 25th Anniversary

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August 19/20, 2017DOOR OFFERING TODAY: Missionary to Ethiopia. Rev. Tilahun Mendedo will be speaking at the end of the service

FRIENDSHIP CLUBWill be meeting on Friday, September 15th at the Pine Grove Zoo. COUNCIL MEETINGThe Council Meeting has been changed from August 14th to August 28, 6:30 pm., and includes the Annual Calendar Planning Meeting.

SATURDAYSUNDAY ~ August 12/13 (95)

Current..........................................$2,968.00 Building Fund...................................$629.32Loose...............................................$218.00 Youth..................................................$53.00Mission..............................................$37.00.................................................................TOTAL OPERATING:................$3,223.00 TOTAL ADDITIONAL GIFTS:......$682.32NEEDED FOR EXPENSES:.......$3,166.00

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN AUGUST*The Lutheran Women’s Quarterly Bible Study will be on Monday, August 21 at 9:00 a.m. The lesson “Be still and Know That I Am God” is on page 20 of the Summer LWQ issue. Come join us in fellowship and the study of God’s Word. (Please mark this on your August Zion Newsletter calendar!)

*The ZLW meeting will be on Monday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m. All Zion women are invited to discuss upcoming activities such as a rummage sale, LWML Sunday, zone meetings, and the ingathering of items for specific groups. Your ideas and voice are important. Join us!

*Women’s Day Out will be on Monday, August 21 at the The Castaway Club on Lake Alexander. We will carpool from church at 11:00 a.m., so call Barb Jelinski at 632-3435 if you plan to join us! All are welcome! Bring a friend!

KEYS FOUNDWe have a set of keys, including vehicle and many master keys, that were found in the church. If you are missing your keys, please contact the church office.

LET’S GO FISHINGWednesday, August 23rd at 1:00pm. Meet at the Blanchard Dam access (approximately 7 miles south of Little Falls on Hilton Rd. (East River Rd) just a few feet north of the Trail Crossing. Turn right on Garland Rd. Maximum 10 people. Sign-up sheet in the foyer on the table.

A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY BEGINNING THIS FALL

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August 19/20, 2017Are you interested in teaching children about God’s love? If so, we’d love to have you help with Sunday School this year. Maybe as a teacher? Or a helper? Maybe on a part-time basis? Contact Barb Jelinski at 632-3435 if you would like to share your talents in this way. We have about one month to get things organized because Sunday School begins on September 17. JUNIOR CONFIRMATION:Classes for 7th and 8th grade young people will begin on Wednesday, September 6th, at 6:30 p.m. These weekly classes will conclude at 7:45 p.m. Confirmation for those completing their second year of study is anticipated to be on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018. Please register your child by calling Barb at the church office (632-5792).

JOIN OUR QUILTING GROUPDo you know how—or do you want to learn how—to make a quilt? We have a group of ladies who meet regularly during the school year (typically on Wednesday mornings for a couple of hours) to work their personal magic on assembling quilts. The making of quilts is a byproduct of a lot of visiting time among the ladies. If interested, contact Marlyn Poppen @ 632-2543 or July Drewlow @ 632-2135.

GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION!  We anticipate that the Little Falls City Council will approve our building permit on their August 21st meeting.  Following that approval, we will submit the final paperwork required for our construction loan.  Then we begin to sign agreements with the various contractors who will be doing the constructing work for our new fellowship/social hall.  On Wednesday, August 30th, at 5:00 p.m. there will be a brief groundbreaking blessing on the construction site.  This will be immediately followed by Chicken Dinner served in our existing fellowship hall.  Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Proceeds from this dinner will go toward the building fund.  More information will be forth coming.  For now, mark the groundbreaking celebration date on your calendars.

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Family Ministry / Outreach Announcements August 20, 2017

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Need something quiet to do this summer? Come down to the children’s library and check out our

videos, books, or crafts. We have many resources for children and parents to use. Sunday School is just around the corner. Registration forms have been sent out to all families

with children of Sunday School age. Please fill out the forms and return as soon as possible so we can order the correct number of lessons.

YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH GROUP LOCK-IN and FAMILY FUN NIGHT

The youth are planning to hold a lock-in on Friday, August 25. Children of all ages are invited to join us for a night of fun from 6 – 9 p.m. with activities throughout the church. Pizza party to be held at 7 p.m. Youth ages 10 and up are invited to participate in the lock-in. The lock-in will immediately follow the fun night and go until 9 a.m. Contact Linda Dickmann for more information or to help with donations or volunteer. Phone (320) 630-7374

ADULT / FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY TRACT OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST: “Finding Peace – Overcoming Anxiety”

Anxiety has become epidemic. Many of us are frazzled by family problems, stress at work, financial woes and a thousand other hassles. There is help… This booklet is in the Project Connect display.

WEBSITE MINISTRY www.zionlf.com DID YOU MISS WORSHIP THIS WEEK?

Find a link to Pastor Hendrickson’s sermon videos on our website (worship/music page).Listen to the weekly LHM radio broadcast (worship/music page).

FACEBOOK PAGE Go to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/zionlf and follow the LHM daily

devotions or check out highlights from VBS and the recent LIC servant event.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY It was a blessing to share Jesus will the children at the Horizon Health / Harmony House Day Care

this week. We had 4 or 5 boys and 6 or 7 adults participate in an encore “Barnyard” VBS program. Special thanks to Melissa and Barb (our VBS co-superintendents who helped plan the activities).

DCO PETER KEYES CONTACT INFORMATION: Phone call / text 320-232-3108 or email mrpjkeyes@yahoo.com

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SERVING THIS WEEKSaturday August 19, 6:30 p.m. Sunday August 20, 9:00 a.m. Rev. Gary Hendrickson...............................Pastor...............................Rev. Gary HendricksonPeter Keyes..................................................DCO..................................................Peter KeyesCraig Bohnsack...........................................Elders...................................................Mike GohlPeggy Dolney............................................Organist...………………………… Peggy DolneyMike Beseman & Julie Dancer...................Ushers...........................David & Gary DickmannJames Rebischke........................................Readers.................................................Dan GilderMike Beseman.......................................Visitor Hosts....................................Karen Dickmann

Acolyte.........................................None ScheduledChoir Director..........................................Jerry Knafla

SERVING NEXT WEEKSaturday August 26, 6:30 p.m. Sunday August 27, 9:00 a.m. Rev. Gary Hendrickson...............................Pastor...............................Rev. Gary HendricksonPeter Keyes..................................................DCO..................................................Peter KeyesHerman Johannes........................................Elders.................................................Jerry KnaflaPeggy Dolney............................................Organist...………………………… Peggy DolneyDuane & Shirley Schmidt...........................Ushers................Wayne Ganz & Gary DickmannColleen Duncan.........................................Readers........................................James RebischkeDuane & Shirley Schmidt......................Visitor Hosts.........................................Carolyn Ganz

Acolyte.........................................None ScheduledChoir Director..........................................Jerry Knafla

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)411 3rd Ave N.E. Little Falls, MN 56345

Phone: (320) 632-5792Kitchen Phone: 632-2517

PASTOR: Rev. Gary Hendrickson 320-360-9617DCO: Peter Keyes: 320-232-3108

EMAILADDRESS: zionlf@yahoo.comWEBSITEADDRESS: www.zionlf.com

Campus Affiliation–Lutheran Student Fellowship

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