Sunday, October 9, 2016

Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

Christ Rupp Lutheran Church

Congregation of the North American Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM
Sunday School: 10:15AM

Welcome to worship this morning! Its no accident that you are here.
Weve been praying for you. We believe God has brought you here and wants
to touch your life. You are among friends. If you are visiting and do not have
regular offering envelopes and would like to contribute to the church, there
are special gift envelopes in the pew racks.

Vicar Patty Braunscheidel, Intern

Church Office Address: 228 Rupp Church Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
Church Office Phone: 724-548-5124
Email: christrupplutheranchurch@outlook.com
Website: www.christrupplutheranchurch.weebly.com

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October 9, 2016
Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost
LBW Setting II Green Hymnal
* Indicates, for those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements

Chelsea Febinger

GATHERING
*Brief Order of Confession and Forgiveness
*Gathering Hymn
Come, Thou Almighty King
*Greeting
*Hymn of Praise
Glory to God.
*Prayer of the Day
C Amen

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LBW 522
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WORD
First Lesson: Ruth 1:1-19a
Responsive Psalm: Psalm 111
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
*Gospel Verse
Alleluia, Lord to whom
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Childrens Time
Sermon

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Vicar Patty Braunscheidel

Silence for Reflection

*Hymn of the Day

Just as I Am, without One Plea
*Apostles Creed
* Prayers of the Church
P: Lord, in your mercy
C: Hear our prayer.
* The Sharing of the Peace
The Offering
*The Offertory Hymn
*Offertory Prayer
*The Lords Prayer

Create in me

LBW 296

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SENDING
*The Blessing
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*The Sending Hymn Take My Life, that I May Be
LBW 406
*Dismissal L Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Chelsea Febinger

FIRST LESSON: Ruth 1:1-19a

In the days when the judges ruled there was a famine in the land, and a man of
Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he and his wife and
his two sons. 2 The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife
Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were
Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and
remained there. 3 But Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left
with her two sons. 4 These took Moabite wives; the name of the one was Orpah
and the name of the other Ruth. They lived there about ten years, 5 and both
Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and
her husband.
6

Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab,
for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the LORD had visited his people
and given them food. 7 So she set out from the place where she was with her two
daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. 8 But
Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, Go, return each of you to her mother's
house. May the LORD deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead
and with me. 9 The LORD grant that you may find rest, each of you in the house
of her husband! Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voices and wept.
10
And they said to her, No, we will return with you to your people. 11 But
Naomi said, Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me? Have I yet
sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? 12 Turn back, my
daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I
have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons, 13
would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain
from marrying? No, my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your
sake that the hand of the LORD has gone out against me. 14 Then they lifted up
their voices and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth
clung to her.
15

And she said, See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her
gods; return after your sister-in-law. 16 But Ruth said, Do not urge me to leave
you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you
lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17
Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the LORD do so to me
and more also if anything but death parts me from you. 18 And when Naomi
saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more. 19 So the two of
them went on until they came to Bethlehem.

L The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God

PSALM: Psalm 111

1

Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,

in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2
Great are the deeds of the LORD!
They are studied by all who delight in them.
3
His work is full of majesty and splendor,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4
He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;
the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5
He gives food to those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6
He has shown his people the power of his works
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7
The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;
all his commandments are sure.
8
They stand fast forever and ever,
because they are done in truth and equity.
9
He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant forever;
holy and awesome is his name.
10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
those who act accordingly have a good understanding. His praise
endures forever.

SECOND LESSON: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

8

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as
preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a
criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything
for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in
Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 The saying is trustworthy, for:
If we have died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will
also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; 13 if we are faithless,
he remains faithfulfor he cannot deny himself.
L The Word of the Lord C Thanks be to God

GOSPEL: Luke 17:11-19

P: The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 17th chapter:
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
11

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a
distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on
us. 14 When he saw them he said to them, Go and show yourselves to the
priests. And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he
saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he
fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17
Then Jesus answered, Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no
one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner? 19 And he
said to him, Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.
P: The Gospel of the Lord
C: Praise to you, O Christ
This Weeks Church Calendar: October 9th-October 16th
Today 10/9
Tuesday 10/11
Thursday 10/13
Sunday 10/16

Lessons:

2:30 PM
6:30 PM
1 PM
9:00 AM
10:15AM

Crop Walk FC Park

Council Meeting
Bible Study
Worship Service
Sunday School

Genesis 32:22-30
2 Timothy 3:14 4:5

Psalm 121
Luke 18:1-8a

Prayer List Tom Boyer, Brenda Boyer, Gary Boyer, Lynne Boyer, Ruth
Chauvaux, Jim Davis, Sonya Fair, Edwin Graham, Dan Hussion, Matt
Klingensmith, Ruth McVay, Larry and Linda Moore, Michelle Rothwell,
Dana Waterson, and Allene Wyant.
Family and friends of our church: (Please Note: These names stay on the
prayer list for two weeks unless there is a request for that person to remain on the prayer list): Erica Adams, Don Bowers, Howard Brosius, Kathy
Coleman, Lois Davis, Lisa Karns, Kathy, Larry Lightbody, Ricky Lloyd,
Mary Alice Mattax, Madison McDonald, Rick Miller, Marica Orton, Bob
Podvorec, Phyllis Popp, Chuck Reid, Ben Wood

Our shut-ins & homebound: Irene and Howard Brosius, Jim Davis, Ruth
McVay, and Allene Wyant
Service men and women: Christopher Dias, Daniel Gaiser, Clarence
Chummy John, Tad McGill, Colt Reidi, Robin Swan.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If You are in Need of a Pastor: Please call Vicar Patty Braunscheidel, our Intern at 716-984-9482 or the church office at 724-548-5124.
Happy Birthday: Duane Waterson (10th), Patti Miller (11th), Jill (Rashlich) Hixson (13th), Terry Kinnard (14th), Kim Serafin (15th)
Happy Anniversary: Blaine &Bonnie Fair (Today), Chuck & Nancy Stewart,
Ed & Tammie Gaff, Jr. (12th)
Church hours week of October 9th: 12:30-2:30 PM (Monday), 3:30-5:30 PM
(Thursday)

Vicar Patty will be in the church office Monday Thursday from 9:30 AM12:30 PM. Be aware that she may be called out on an emergency, so
please call before you come. If at all possible call for an appointment.
Home office hours: The church secretary will be working from home the following hours this week:
Monday-Thursday 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M.
Bulletin Deadline Week of October 16th: Wednesday, October 12th at 12 PM
Loose Offering: The loose offering for today is designated to the Current Fund.
Adult Sunday School: Everyone is welcome to join our Adult Sunday School
Class as we begin the study of Hebrews!
Bible Study: We will be starting the first of the minor prophets (Hosea
and Joel) in October. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursdays at 1
PM at the church.
CROP Walk: Today is the CROP Walk. If you havent sponsored a
walker yet, please give your donation to Diane Geidel. We will meet at
the Ford City Park Gazebo at 2:30 P.M.

Council Meeting: The Council will meet Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30 P.M. at
the church. Please let us know if you cannot be there.
Flower Chart: There are many open dates for Altar flowers during October, November and December. If you would like to sponsor flowers on a particular Sunday, please sign your name on the Flower Chart on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Flowers usually start around $25.00 and up. Thank you.
Newsletter Sponsor: If you would like to sponsor the newsletter for November
or December, please sign your name on the chart on the back table. Thank you.

St. Johns WNALC Fall Dinner: We have been invited by the Women of
the North American Lutheran Church of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Kittanning to their Fall Dinner which will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016. A
covered dish is optional. Fellowship starts at 5:00 P.M. with dinner following
at 5:30 P.M. The program will be a Women of Faith video. If you would
like to go with us, please tell Jackie Waterson or Ruthie TODAY. Reservations must be made tomorrow.
Halloween Party: The Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 29
at the church. Please arrive by 6:45 P.M. Unmasking will be at 7:00
P.M. Please bring a Halloween food to share. Everyone is invited to attend.
REFORMATION SUNDAY: The area NALC churches will have a combined
worship service at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Kittanning, PA on Reformation
Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. There will be no Sunday School
or worship at our church that day. Everyone is urged to attend this joint Reformation Service. There will be a basket for your offering for Christ Rupp Lutheran
Church at the door.

The Vision Quartet will be in concert at Christ Rupp Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 6:30
P.M. The Vision Quartet is a Southern gospel group who
has been performing together for over ten years. They enjoy spreading the message of salvation through song. They
are all members of the First Church of God in Kittanning. We will be honoring our veterans and service people
also that evening. Please bring a packaged dry food item
for the Ford City Food Bank. A fellowship time with refreshments will follow the concert.

Thank you: I want to thank everyone who donated

money and items for the flood victims. The back of my
vehicle was full and Tom and I purchased more items
with the money that Thrivent Financial provided us. Pastor Joyce delivered everything to the NALC distribution
center in Caldwell, Ohio, on Monday, October 3. She
said they were absolutely thrilled with all the much
needed items and were packing it to go for immediate
use as they unloaded her car. Instead of it going to West
Virginia as planned, the recent flood victims in South
Carolina last week are in more immediate need. The
items left for South Carolina on Monday. Thank you
again, for making this such a successful Thrivent Action
Team project.
God Bless.
Brenda