Emmanuel (Heilman)

Evangelical Lutheran Church

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 17, 2023
854 Garretts Run Road
Ford City, PA 16226
724-543-5291
Welcome to worship today!
Whether you are a long-time member or just visiting, it is wonderful to have you!.
This bulletin is designed to help you follow along with what we will be doing during
worship today. Hopefully it does, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask
at any time.
The Grace/Emmanuel parish empowers those who gather to
see the holy in themselves
and their neighbors
and live lives that give glory to God’s name

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 GATHERING

WELCOME and PRELUDE

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS (Stand as able)
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no
secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy
Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we
confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us
from all unrighteousness.
Silence for reflection and self-examination.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have
sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by
what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have
not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in
your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen
Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives
us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his
authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name
of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen

ENTRANCE HYMN WOV 690

“Shall We Gather at the River”
GREETING
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:13
And also with you.
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KYRIE

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HYMN OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY In the “Celebrate” insert
WORD

CHILDREN’S TIME
FIRST LESSON In the “Celebrate” insert
PSALM In the “Celebrate” insert
SECOND LESSON In the “Celebrate” insert
(stand as able)
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Holy Gospel according to Saint ____ the ____ chapter,

GOSPEL READING In the “Celebrate” insert

GOSPEL CONCLUSION
The Gospel of our Lord,

(Please be seated)
SERMON

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(Stand if Able)
HYMN OF THE DAY LBW 307
“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”
APOSTLES CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He 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,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again 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

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION In the “Celebrate” insert

MEAL
PEACE
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you.

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(Stand if able)
OFFERTORY HYMN

OFFERTORY PRAYER
Merciful Father,
we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us—our selves,
our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for
the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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DIALOGUE

PREFACE
It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks
and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father…
… we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
SANCTUS

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
In the night in which he was betrayed…
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.
LAMB OF GOD

(please be seated)
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
COMMUNION
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 Communion is distributed to those in the pews on the right and then those in the pews
on the left. Pastor will give you the host. Assisting ministers will give you a glass and
the wine. There is a basket in the front pew for your empty glass. If you choose not to
come forward, "communion kits" are available.
(Stand as able)
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
The body and blood of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, strengthen you and keep
you in his grace
Amen
POST COMMUNION CANTICLE

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

SENDING
BLESSING
SENDING HYMN LBW 543
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
GREAT CHARGE
Go in peace. Serve the Lord
Thanks be to God.

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 Prayer List: Mark Andryka, Jim Boarts, Carol Bowser, Cliff Fennell, Caroline Haney,
Susan Spence
Our shut-ins & homebound: Maxine Rupp, Danna Shaffer, Janet Stitt

This Week’s Church Calendar: September 17th-September 24th

Today 9/17 6 PM Catechism Class @ U.R.
Saturday 9/23 Visit Grace’s Booth @ F.C. Ethnic Days

Sunday 9/24
9:45AM Sunday School
11:00AM Sunday Worship
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pastoral Information: Pastor Eric Damon can be reached by emailing

Eric_Damon@hotmail.com or calling his cell phone at (724) 708-4142.

Secretary Office Hours: The church secretary will be working from home the following
hours this week: 11 AM-2:30 PM (Monday-Tuesday), 10-1 PM (Wednesday) and will be
at the church on Tuesdays. Church business including the answering of emails and phone
calls will be conducted during these working hours. If you are in need of the secretary,
please leave a message on the church phone– 724-543-5291.

Today’s Reader: Kathy Relich

Today’s Acolyte: Easton Spence

We are on the Web: Bulletins, Newsletters and a Calendar of Events are available on the
church website at www.emmanuelheilmanlutheranchurch.weebly.com. Bulletins are also
available in the drop box weekly for anyone unable to attend church in person.
Happy Birthday: Andrew Andryka (19th), Sawyer Boarts (22nd)
Happy Anniversary: Nikki & Barry Shaffer, Jr. (22nd)

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Build for the Future Campaign: We are still participating in Lutherlyn's "build for the
future" campaign. Give or pledge at https://www.lutherlyn.com/support/future.html

Food Bank: The foodbank needs paper products as well as non-perishable food items.
Thank you!
Catechism Class Orientation
6:00pm
Sunday, September 17
At United Rockville.

The attendance of all Confirmation age* children who have not been confirmed and at
least one of their parents is requested at the class orientation on September 17.

The details, schedule, and expectations of the program will be covered in that meeting.
Students will get their packets for the year and Pastors Eric and Barbara will be able to
answer any questions about the class.

*Confirmation age is entering 7th grade or older, unless you speak with pastor
Eric about an exception
F.C. Ethnic Days: Grace is having a cabbage and noodle booth at Ford City Ethnic days
on Sept. 23rd and 24th.

Liturgical music reprinted with permission. License #SB137839

Sundays and Seasons v.202305121237

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