Worship Propers for

St. Bartholemew, Apostle

15^th Sunday after Pentecost

Weekend of Sunday, August 24, 2008

Please Note  the Following Worship-Related Items:

w If you desire a larger print version of today’s hymns, please speak with an usher.

w Standing-and-sitting is a longtime meaningful liturgical worship action.  However, if due to physical weakness or inability you cannot comfortably stand or remain standing for the designated length of time, please feel free to sit or remain sitting.

w Kindly silence all electronic devices (watch alarm, cell phone, pager, etc.), in order to avoid disturbing the worship service.

w A r marks Trinitarian hymn stanzas.  Please reverence the Holy Trinity by standing when singing them if you are comfortably able to do so.  (Kindly review the second bulleted item above about this.)

Introit....................................................... Ps. 89:1, 5, 15-16; antiphon: Ps. 119:46 ESV

I will speak of your testimonies before kings, [O Lord,]

      and shall not be put to shame.

I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever;

      with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.

Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord,

      your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!

Blessèd are the people who know the festal shout,

      who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,

who exult in your name all the day

      and in your righteousness are exalted.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son

      and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning,

      is now, and will be forever.  Amen.

I will speak of your testimonies before kings, [O Lord,]

      and shall not be put to shame.

Collect of the Day

Almighty God, Your Son, Jesus Christ, chose Bartholomew to be an apostle to preach the blessed Gospel.  Grant that Your Church may love what he believed and preach what he taught; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

Old Testament Reading............................................................. Proverbs 3:1-8 ESV

        ¹My son, do not forget my teaching,

        but let your heart keep my commandments,

        ²for length of days and years of life

        and peace they will add to you.

        ³Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;

        bind them around your neck;

        write them on the tablet of your heart.

        ⁴So you will find favor and good success

        in the sight of God and man.

        ⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

        and do not lean on your own understanding.

        ⁶In all your ways acknowledge him,

        and he will make straight your paths.

        ⁷Be not wise in your own eyes;

        fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

        ⁸It will be healing to your flesh

        and refreshment to your bones.

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

Gradual............................................................... Rom. 10:15b, 18b; Is. 52:7b, alt. ESV

How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news,

      who publish peace and bring good news of salvation.

Their voice has gone out to all the earth,

      and their words to the ends of the world.

Epistle Reading................................................................... 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 ESV

⁷But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. ⁸We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; ⁹persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; ¹⁰always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.

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

Holy Gospel Reading.......................................... Luke 22:24-30 & John 1:43-51 ESV

²⁴A dispute also arose among [the disciples], as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. ²⁵And [Jesus] said to them,  “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. ²⁶But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. ²⁷For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

      ²⁸“You are those who have stayed with me in my trials, ²⁹and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, ³⁰that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

⁴³The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” ⁴⁴Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. ⁴⁵Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” ⁴⁶Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” ⁴⁷Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” ⁴⁸Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” ⁴⁹Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” ⁵⁰Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” ⁵¹And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

This is the Gospel of the Lord.  Praise to You, O Christ.

Sermon .......................................................................................................... John 1:45-49

                                                                                 “The Confession of a True Israelite”

Prayer of the Church

Committing our way to the Father who remembers those whom He calls into His courts,

      let us implore His mercy on behalf of the Church, the world, and all those in want.

Almighty God, from You and through You and to You are all things. You have built Your Church on the confession of the Gospel

      and have promised that the gates of hell will not overcome it.

To Your Church throughout the world grant the faith and courage

      to confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

O Lord, You have given Your Church the power to forgive the sins of penitent sinners,

      but to retain the sins of the impenitent as long as they do not repent.

Grant that all pastors faithfully carry out this task publicly on behalf of Your Church,

      that all may know the joy of sins forgiven and eternal life in the kingdom of heaven.

Sustain those in positions of oversight in the Church, especially our Synodical president, our district president, and our circuit counselor,

      that they may be faithful in the exercise of their duties to Your glory and for the good of Your people.

O Lord, watch over this nation and its people

      and give our leaders wisdom and skill to carry out their duties for the good of all.

Guide and direct especially our President; the Congress and the Judiciary; our Governor; our state Legislature and Judges; and our Mayor,

      that they may promote peace and execute justice.

Heavenly Father, protect Your people from random acts of violence

      so that all may live in peace.

As teachers and students have returned to school,

      grant them the focus needed to teach and to learn.

Protect and defend them from all danger and harm,

      giving Your holy angels charge over them.

Gracious Lord, You are the great Physician of both body and soul.

      Look with compassion on those who are suffering from illness.

If it be Your will,

      give them a full restoration to health and strength.

In the midst of these difficulties, O Lord, keep them firm in their faith and trust of You,

      that they never doubt Your presence and love for them.

God of all goodness, You have called on us not only to bear with those who suffer

      but also to rejoice with those who rejoice.

We give thanks to You this day

      together with all those who rejoice in Your lovingkindness.

Teach us to recognize and give thanks for the countless gifts that come from Your hand,

      that we may ever acknowledge You as the source and giver of all good things.

O Lord, we come to this table at Your gracious invitation to eat and drink the very body and blood of Jesus Christ

      for the forgiveness of sins and the strengthening of faith.

Grant us repentance and faith to receive these gifts

      to Your glory and for our salvation.

Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray,

      trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Daily Prayer Requests for Personal and Family Devotions

Members:  Norma Koenig, Clinton Rabold, Ellis Walther, Bob Flentge, Marie Young, Les Schulte, Debbie Schultz, Oliver Koenig, Olida Vogel, Dennis Koenig, Rose Rabold, Hilden Ross, Jeri Pick, Clarence Valleroy, Mildred Brunke, George Hopfer, Brooke Schuessler, Marian Geile, Viola Schilling, Ellis Walther, Vernon Weinrich, LaDonna Wills, Heather Hornberger.

Relatives & Friends of Our Members: Linda Best, Ray Dougherty, Pablo Villinueva, Lois McDaniel, Kansas Howell, Mildred Kleinheider, Jonathan, Heidi, & Unborn Baby Breitbarth, Rev. Wayne Schwiessow, Margaret Syderg, Leroy Roth, Tracy Rauls, John Thomas (JT) Niccum, Kyle Gray, Gerry Anderson, Jennifer Brooks, Lorrene Koepke, Abigayle Pingel, JoAnn Highhill, Nancy (Hobeck) Norberg, Patrick Winschel, Linus Emmendorfer, Lillian Pohlman, Joan Markey, Jacob Bordelon, Bob Kutz, Ray Lacy, Irene Wiggens, Mary Urhahn, Gene Fowler, Larry Roth, Syl Buchheit, Esther Clements, Leland Gibson, Shirley Leible, George Berkbuegler.

Our Church, School, & Community, that …

†  God would be with the family and friends of Bernice Meyer [Richard (Donna) Meyer’s mother], who passed away on August 19, 2008, and Keith Culp [Brother-in-law of Diane (Matt) Cates], who passed August 16, 2008.

†  God will guide Pastor Cole, as he prayerfully makes his decision on his call to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warrington, Florida.

†  God would guard and protect our country’s active military personnel, especially family and friends of Immanuel: SPC Christopher Miller (Army), Andrew Roth (Navy), A1C Zachary W. Mais (Eglin AFB, FL), Logan Favier (Army Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, SC), CPL Tyler Rees (Marines, Iraq), LCPL Matthew J. Schremp (Iraq), AB Brent Wichern (Mt. Home Air Force Base, ID), LCPL Joe Erlacker (Iraq), CPL Derek J. Fuhrmann (Iraq), PFC Thomas Handrick, Jr. (Ranger Indoctrination Training, Ft. Benning, GA), SSG Brian Pingel (Iraq), SGT Christopher Schubert (Iraq), Captain Joshua T. Suthoff (Iraq), SSG Jeff Oliver (Iraq), SW3 Josh Weinkein (Sea Bees, Gulfport, MS), SPC Samuel Thole (Army-Fort Sam Houston, TX), Benjamin Unterreiner (Marines, Iraq), Andrew Camarillo (Air Force, Tampa, FL), SSG. Brian K. Villmer (National Guard).

†  We faithfully seek & follow God’s will in all matters and accept His will in all things.

†  God will provide our own needs and those of our family and friends as listed above.

†  God will bless The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Missouri District, and Altenburg Circuit elected leaders, support personnel, and ordained & commissioned workers.

†  God will guide our United States president & congress, Missouri governor & legislature, and the elected leaders of local & neighboring counties & cities to make & implement decisions that safeguard & promote peace & security in local & global conflicts as well as safety & protection.

Divine Service Servants & Additional Information

for This Weekend of Sunday, August 24, 2008

Lector.............................................................................................. Rev. Matthew T. Marks

Liturgist......................................................................................... Rev. Christopher L. Cole

Proclaimer................................................................................... Rev. Thomas V. Handrick

Organist................................................................................................... Mr. Allyn Steffens

Elders...... (Saturday, 5:30 p.m.)............................................................................................

                  (Sunday, 7:30 a.m.)........................................................................... Jim Steffens

                  (Sunday, 10:00 a.m.)....................................................................... William Jones

Flowers behind the altar................................ Donated by Mark & Viola Schilli and family

       in loving memory of Walter H. Lohmann, who passed away 40 years ago on August 24

Radio Broadcast................................ Sponsored in loving memory of Walter H. Lohmann,

             who passed away 40 years ago on August 24, from Mark & Viola Schilli and family,

                Walter P. Jr. & Maxine Lohmann and family, Gladys & Armin Mueller and family,

                        Linda & Orville Ehlers and family, Carolyn & Lloyd Schoenbeck and family,

                                                                                        Rugh & Donald Kalsow and family

Chancel Guild.... (Flowers)................................................. Judy Bohnert & Eunice Buerck

                              (Altar)....................................................... Betty Bohnert & Melva Rauss

Greeters.. (Saturday, 5:30 p.m.)....................... Lorna Bergdolt, Janet Conrad, Carol Taylor,

                                                                                                                     Deanna Mueller,

                  (Sunday, 7:30 a.m.)............................... Susan Davis, Grace Zahner, Betty Roth,

                                                                                          Marylee Hoehn  Laverne Schaefer

                  (Sunday, 10:00 a.m.)...... James Boyer, Helen Moll, Ruth Heck, Loretta Moeckel

Ushers..... (Saturday, 5:30 p.m.).............. Waldemar Bergdolt, Garrett Brewer, Tim Brewer,

                                            Roger Conrad, Dr. E.L. Miesner*, Mark Miesner, David Mueller,

                                                                                                David Rudert, Wayne Taylor

                  (Sunday, 7:30 a.m.)............... Keith Davis, Matthew Lohmann, Terry Lohmann*

                                  Orville Schaefer, Hilmer Schuessler, Darren Verseman, James Werner

                  (Sunday, 10:00 a.m.)................. Dan Bachmann, Robert Dees, Brandon Koenig,

                                                  Douglas Koenig, Clyde Moll, John Trapp, Mark Weinkein*