Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool
2108 North Euclid Ave., Upland, Ca 91784
June 04, 2023
The Holy Trinity
Pastor: Wesley Menke, [email protected]
Office Assistant: Teruni Evans, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Gayle Romine, [email protected]
Accompanist: Joisanne Dailey
Tatiana Thibodeaux, [email protected]
GLC 909-982-2954 / Preschool 909-981-2226
Lay Participants 8:30
Lector: Brian Atkinson
Ushers: Roy Clinton
Communion: Roberta Morton
Cantor: Joisanne Dailey
Acolyte:
Grace & Katherine Morton
Sound: John Holmgren
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Refreshments: Aurora Steuer
Lay Participants 11:00
Lector: Lois Dieter
Ushers: Jerry and Ingrid Uhler
Communion: Aurora Steuer
Assisting Minister:
Ralph Dieter
Flowers are for Oma and Iris’s birthday, love the Uhlers
Live feed of service in the Fellowship Hall during 8:30am service.
Please give Prayer Requests to usher during Hymn of the Day. Your request will be included on the prayer list for two weeks.
[ * Denotes standing as you are able]
PRELUDE
THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM*
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
living water, solid rock, and our light. Amen.
We are clothed with God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Water may be poured into the font.
We give you thanks, O God.
You delivered Noah and his family from the flood.
You led your people Israel through the sea of slavery into freedom.
Jesus was baptized by John at the Jordan River with the Spirit.
By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons.
We praise you for the gift of Living Water.
Amen.
GATHERING SONG* ELW 413
GREETING*
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
CANTICLE OF PRAISE* ELWsetting 8
PRAYER OF THE DAY*
God of heaven and earth you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth now and forever.
Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S SERMON
FIRST READING Genesis 1:1–2:4a
See back page for reading
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM 8
1O | Lord our Lord,
how majestic is your name in | all the earth!—
2you whose glory is chanted above the heavens out of the mouths of in- | fants and children;
you have set up a fortress against your enemies, to silence the foe | and avenger.
3When I consider your heavens, the work | of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set | in their courses,
4what are mere mortals that you should be mind- | ful of them,
human beings that you should | care for them? R
5Yet you have made them little less | than divine;
with glory and hon- | or you crown them.
6You have made them rule over the works | of your hands;
you have put all things un- | der their feet:
7all | flocks and cattle,
even the wild beasts | of the field,
8the birds of the air, the fish | of the sea,
and whatever passes along the paths | of the sea.
9O | Lord our Lord,
how majestic is your name in | all the earth! R
SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
[Paul writes:] 11Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.
13The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION*
HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew 28:16-20
Glory to you Oh Lord.
See back page for reading
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you Oh Christ.
SERMON Pastor Wesley
HYMN OF DAY ELW 412
APOSTLE’S CREED Assisting Minister or Lector
With the whole church, let us confess our faith.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
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 into hell.
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.
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. Amen.
THE PRAYERS* Assisting Minister or Lector
Trusting in God’s abundant mercy, let us offer our prayers for a world in need.
A brief silence.
Holy three, holy one, you call the church to make disciples of all nations. Encourage us to proclaim the gospel. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
You spoke creation into being and called it good. Protect wetlands and mountains from human misuse and sustain living creatures of every kind: wild animals, birds, fish, and every creeping thing. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Heal divisions between nations, that we might tolerate one another and live without war. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Surround those most in need of your healing presence: any who are lonely, all who are grieving, and those who are sick especially:
05/28 Pastor
María
Bob & Karla
James
Juanita, she has cancer and my brother Anthony ( Yolanda Rossito)
Kathy, health concerns.
05/21
Jennifer (Amy’s sister) additional brain tumor surgery (Tu 5/23)
Sandy Rudder – specialist appt Tu 5/23 for ongoing lung disorder
Marie & husband with serious colds (Aurora Steuer)
Julie White suffered a stroke (Rollie & Denise Myrold)
Al & Bobby over the passing of their son Matt (Ingrid&Jeff Thom)
God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Holy three, holy one, you give rest when our work is done. We give thanks for all the saints who now rest in you. God, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Receive our prayers and answer us, O God, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
MEAL
OFFERING
An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. During this time, the table is set.
OFFERING HYMN
OFFERING PRAYER*
God of field and forest, sea and sky, you are the giver of all good things. Sustain us with these gifts of your creation. Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,
that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God.
You reveal your glory in silence, on the cross, and through creation. And so, with all the choirs of angels,
with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven,
we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
????Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
LORD’S PRAYER*
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.
Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo el poder y tuya la gloria ahora y siempre. Amén
COMMUNION
☩ All who are hungry come to the table, and be fed and forgiven.
LAMB OF GOD ELW setting 8
????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, grant us peace, Lamb of God.
COMMUNION SONG WOV 702
PRAYER
We thank you for the salvation we have received at your table.
Send us now to share your salvation into all the world. Amen.
SENDING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VBS Registration is Open! We are selling raffle tickets for the VBS Quilt Raffle Fundraiser!
Costume Donation: Do you happen to know any little girls who want a spider Gwen costume? Hundreds are available for donation. Kids sizes from XS to XL.
June 3 Bingo 3:00pm
June 04 Sunday worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Sunday School 9:45am
Lunch 12:00pm Fellowship Hall
Korean Methodist Worship service 12:30pm
June 07 AA for Women 6:00pm
June 08 Estudio bíblico 8:30am via Zoom
June 08 Bible Study 10:30am
June 09 Piecemakers Quilting Group 9:00 am
June 11 VBS Last Minute Decoration Party after lunch
June 13 Summer Spanish classes begin 8:30am adults, 10am, kids
June 17 Funeral Service at 10:30 Rick Van Dran
June 17 Bingo 3:00pm
June 18 Guest Preacher Rev. María Santa-Cruz
June 18 VBS Decoration Set up after Lunch
June 19-23 Vacation Bible School
June 24 Dia Playero con El Espíritu Santo Beach Day
July 24 – 28 Inalienable Mexico Trip
[[July 29 Baptism, Ensberg family]] [[don’t print but add to your calendar]]
Nov 3-4 Pacifica Women of the ELCA Annual Convention
We would like to wish Happy Birthday to the following:
Thom Hovland, Barbara Fairbanks, Mark Allert, Tatiana Thibodeaux, Kristin Hovland, Franscica Ramirez, Teruni Evans, Lydia Hathcock, Brittany Carrico, Fred Vogelgesang, Sergio Porto, Roxanne Martinez, Sandy Rudder, Sawyer Vianzon, Aurora Steuer and Tish Sanders.
Happy Anniversary!
Todd and Debbie Haag
Adult Sunday School
Thank you to the Latino Ministry Grant for help purchasing 10 copies of Justo Gonzalez, “The Story of Christianity”
4 June: The Story of Christianity, Gonzalez, Chap 8
11 June: The Story of Christianity, Gonzalez Chap 9
Testimonies at Grace Lutheran!
Our goal is to have at least one testimony per month. Three minutes in length, during the time of offering, with the topic: How has Grace Lutheran made a positive difference in your life? How have you seen God? Coming up: Loretta Estu June 11.
Podcast of Sermons https://www.graceupland.org/podcast/
All Are Welcome to lunch Sundays at 1200pm. Thank you to Pacifica Synod Latino Ministry Grant for some help with food. Bring something to share if you would like!
BLESSING
The God who calls across the cosmos and speaks in the smallest seed ☩ bless, keep, and sustain you now and to the end of the age.
Amen.
SENDING SONG 10,000 Reasons Bless The Lord ACS 1097
Chorus:
Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I’ll worship Your holy name
The sun comes up it’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes (Chorus)
You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find (Chorus)
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Worship Your holy name
Lord I’ll worship Your holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I’ll worship Your holy name
Worship Your holy name
Worship Your holy name
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Spread the Word. Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
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