St James Lutheran Church, Hanford, CA - September 12, 2021 Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
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September 12, 2021
Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
St James Lutheran Church, Hanford, CA
To know Christ & make Christ known
Introduction: Three weeks ago we heard Peter’s confession of faith as
told in John’s gospel. This week we hear Mark’s version, when Peter
says, “You are the Messiah.” In John, the stumbling block is Jesus’
invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too
the scandal has to do with Jesus’ words about his own coming death,
and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus’ words. But Jesus is
anointed (the meaning of messiah) in Mark only on the way to the
cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.GATHERING
Congregational Responses are in BOLD
ANNOUNCEMENTS (See end of bulletin)
GATHERING MUSIC Lift High the Cross
CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS (Please Rise)
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, whose teaching is life, whose presence is sure, and
whose love is endless. Amen.
Let us confess our sins to the one who welcomes us with an open heart.
(Brief Silence)
God our Comforter: like lost sheep, we have gone astray. We gaze upon abundance and
see scarcity. We turn our faces away from injustice and oppression. We exploit the earth
with our apathy and greed. Free us from sin, gracious God. Listen when we call out to
you for help. Lead us by your love to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Amen.
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. By the gift of grace in + Christ Jesus,
God makes you righteous. Receive with glad hearts the forgiveness of all your sins.
Amen.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
WORD
FIRST READING Isaiah 50:4-9a Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM 146
I love the LORD, who has heard my voice, and listened to my supplication,
for the LORD has given ear to me whenever I called.
The cords of death entangled me; the anguish of the grave came upon me; I
came to grief and sorrow.
Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I pray you, save
my life.”
Gracious is the LORD and righteous; our God is full of compassion.The LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and God
saved me.
Turn again to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt well with you.
For you have rescued my life from death, my eyes from tears, and my
feet from stumbling;
I will walk in the presence of the LORD in the land of the living.
SECOND READING James 3:1-12 Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL Mark 8:27-38
The Holy Gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord.
(The Gospel Is read)
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Julie Kelly
MUSIC OF REFLECTION Will You Come and Follow Me
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
(Petition)…Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
(Please remain in place and share peace without touching or hugging.)
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
OFFERING Take My Life and Let it Be
Having heard the Word of God, affirmed our faith, confessed our sins, received
forgiveness, and shared in the peace, we are prepared for the joyous feast of Holy
Communion. Now, we joyfully offer back to God a portion of what God has given us,
symbolically in the bread and wine and in the money we give. Offering baskets are at the
entrance and exit of the church. Online offering is available at www.stjameshanford.org
OFFERING PRAYERGREAT 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.
(Pastor Continues with Words of Institution)
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will
be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread and forgive us
our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
COMMUNION MUSIC Now the Silence
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
SENDING
BLESSING
People of God, you are Christ’s body, bringing new life to a suffering world. The holy
Trinity, + one God, bless you now and forever. Amen.
SENDING SONG I Love to Tell the Story
DISMISSAL
Go In Peace. The living Word dwells in you. Thanks be to God.St. James Lutheran Church
1780 Emma Lee Lane, Hanford, CA 93230 ~ Phone: 559.584.8706
A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
www.stjameshanford.org ~ office@stjameshanford.org
Pastor: pastor@stjameshanford.org
Volunteers
Today Next Sunday
Assisting Minister: Norm Davis Norm Davis
Ushers/Prep & Clean up:
Altar Guild: Jean/Karen Jean/Karen
Offering Counters:
Coming Up at St James
WELCA Boutique! November 13 through November 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. WELCA will host their annual boutique at the St James Lutheran Church! WELCA
will be accepting donations for the boutique after October 1, 2021. Proceeds go to
supporting the work of WELCA in our church and our community.
PRAYERS: The family and friends of Elaine Vincent, Al, Sunni and John, Abby Furco, The
family and friends of Dick Salberg, The family and friends of Rev. Karl Wyneken (Rev.
Steve Blair’s father), Robin (Jan’s sister), Chad (Candy’s brother), Abby Brown, baby
Christa, Pastor Mike Jacobson, Cindy Allen, Karen Grifka, Mike Lines, Chris and Dennis,
Bonnie and Harlan, Judy Connelly, Amanda (Denison), Beth Ritter, Ole Danielson, Gary
Freeman, Betty Eldars, John and Candy, all medical personnel, caregivers, first
responders, military and their families, and our government. (Please submit prayer requests to
Karen McKinney: gilletthearing@sbcglbal.net)Save the Date!
1. September: Pastor Julie Kelly will be unavailable Wednesdays and Thursdays
during the month of September.
2. September 11, 2021: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Bishop’s Installation “Watch Party.”
3. September 14, 2021: Council Meeting
4. September 19, 2021: Fall Kickoff.
5. September 19, 2021: 10:00 a.m., WELCA meeting. (On Zoom and in person.)
6. September 26, 2021: God’s Work; Our Hands Sunday.
7. October 3, 2021: Animal Blessing Sunday! Outdoor worship – bring your pets to
be blessed.
8. October 31, 2021: Reformation Sunday.
9. November 1, 2021: 7:00 p.m., All Saints Day at Episcopal Church of the Saviour.You can also read
