All Saints Lutheran Church ELCA May 16, 2021 Ascension of Our Lord
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All Saints Lutheran Church ELCA May 16, 2021 Ascension of Our Lord The mission of All Saints Lutheran Church is to gather all people in a community immersed in God’s Word through worship and learning that equips us to serve the world in the name of Jesus. To Contact the Church Office: Phone: 301-249-6300 church@allsaintsbowie.org 16510 Mount Oak Road, Bowie, MD 20716 www.allsaintsbowie.org Like and follow us on Facebook Pastor: Rev. Angela Shannon 301-249-6300 Email: pastorshannon@allsaintsbowie.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sunday Worship Live Stream at 11:00 am is here: https://youtu.be/qSjHA1HljTc The Facebook Livestream: https:// www.facebook.com/AllSaintsBowie/ live_videos/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ God’s Word Today: In today’s readings the risen Christ ascends into heaven and his followers are assured that the Spirit will empower them to be witnesses throughout the earth. The disciples are told to not gaze up into heaven to look for Jesus (Acts 1:11); we find his presence among us as we proclaim the word and share the Easter feast. We too long for the Spirit to enliven our faith and invigorate our mission.
This morning’s complete worship is printed in this booklet. ____________________________________________________________________ GATHERING PRELUDE ENTRANCE HYMN: “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” (stanzas 1,2) (next page) P: Jesus Christ is RISEN! C: He is RISEN indeed! Alleluia! CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS: P: Let us come into the light, the revealing and healing light of God. P: God of grace and glory, C: You have brought us through the night of fear and death into the light of Jesus' resurrection. Yet our lives are still shadowed by the voice of the evil one. Make us alive in Christ, O God. Rescue us from evil and the power of sin. Renew us by the power of your grace. Restore us to living in your holiness, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. P: The light of the risen Christ forgives all evil deeds. The resurrection of Jesus washes away sin, raises the fallen, casts out hate, brings peace, and humbles human pride. Jesus Christ loves you. By the power of his resurrection you are forgiven of all your sins in the name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. To him be glory and power and dominion forever and ever! C: Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P We pray together. Almighty God, your only Son was taken into the heavens and in your presence intercedes for us. Receive us and our prayers for all the world, and in the end bring everything into your glory, through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS P: We gather as we were baptized and as we live each day C: In the name of the Father, and of the Son (+), and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 2
WORD FIRST READING: Acts 1:1-11 Before he is lifted into heaven, Jesus promises that the missionary work of the disciples will spread out from Jerusalem to all the world, and that the disciples will be accompanied and empowered by the Holy Spirit. His words provide an outline of the book of Acts. [Luke writes:] 1In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4While staying with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; 5for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. 11They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. Psalm 47 (Read responsively by whole verse) 1 Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with a joyful sound. 2 For the Lord Most High is to be feared: a great king over all the earth, 3 who subdues the peoples under us, and the nations under our feet; 4 who chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom God loves. 5 God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of the ram’s horn. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our king, sing praises. 7 For God is king of all the earth; sing praises with a song. 8 God reigns over the nations; God is enthroned on high. 9 The nobles of the peoples have gathered as the people of the God of Abraham. The rulers of the earth belong to God, who is highly exalted. SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:15-23 The risen and exalted Christ reigns over the entire universe. The author of Ephesians prays that we are given the wisdom to know the power of the risen Christ and the empowering hope that the knowledge of this inheritance provides. 15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. L The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God. 4
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION The HOLY GOSPEL P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke the 24th chapter. C Glory to you, O Lord. On the day of his ascension, Jesus leaves his disciples with a commission, a blessing, and a promise of the Holy Spirit. 44 [Jesus said to the eleven and those with them,] “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.”45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” 50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53and they were continually in the temple blessing God. P The Gospel of the Lord. C Praise to you, O Christ. MESSAGE for the CHILDREN SERMON 5
APOSTLE’S CREED 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 (The Worship Assistant offers the prayers and concludes each petition with, “Lord, in your mercy.” The congregation responds “Hear our prayer”). Everyone listed here is important to a person of the congregation. Please include them in your praying throughout the week so that they know and feel God’s power and presence. Please review the prayer list and provide updates to the church office. Names will begin to rotate off the Prayer List if they have been there for 60 days without an update. Please send prayer requests to church@allsaintsbowie.org) P Into your hands O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, Trusting in your mercy through Your Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. C Amen PEACE P The peace of the Lord be with you always. C And also with you. OFFERING Offering Music: “He is Exalted”……………………………………………………...…….Twila Paris 7
THE LORD’S PRAYER P Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: C 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 SENDING BENEDICTION P Now to God who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than we can ask or imagine, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. C Amen CLOSING HYMN: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (Stanzas 1,4) (see next page) DISMISSAL A Alleluia! Christ is risen! C He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! A Go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia! C Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Postlude Jesus did not command the whole world to go to church. Jesus commanded his church to go to the whole worEloise Scott ld. Portions reprinted from With One Voice, copyright 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #12494-W. Portions also reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, copyright 2006 used by permission. All rights reserved. Copyright ©2010 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright ©1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved All rights reserved. CCLI License 2428529. All pictures and graphics are reproduced with permission of ChurchArtPro.com © All rights reserved. License #221578. “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” Text Jeffery Rowthorn © 1978 Hope Publishing Company. Music Cyril V. Taylor © 1942, ren. 1970 Hope Publishing Company Text and music reprinted with permission of OneLicense.net License #A715051. 8
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MINISTRY OF THE SAINTS THIS WEEK - May 16, 2021 Sunday Worship Livestream at 11:00 am is here: https://youtu.be/qSjHA1HljTc The Facebook Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsBowie/live_videos/ WELCOME GUESTS. We are pleased that you have joined us to praise the Lord. We trust you find our community of believers a warm and caring one. We invite you to worship with us again. ZOOM COFFEE HOUR Please join us after worship at noon on Zoom to catch up with our church family: Time: May 16, 2021 12:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/519818162 Meeting ID: 519 818 162 Dial-in info: +1 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 519 818 162 ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Bible Study continues today from 10 am to 10:50 am, the Adult Bible study class will be held via Zoom. The class will study the current week's lectionary readings, as found in the bulletin sent out every week prior to service. No materials are needed other than a Bible and/or the bulletin. Bring your Sunday breakfast and hot beverage of choice to learn a bit about the background and context of the week's readings. Just click on the link below and follow the prompts on your computer or smartphone. If you don't have either, you can use the Germantown phone number listed below to participate using your land line phone. Any questions, please contact the class facilitator Sven Allenbach-Schmidt. All Saints Lutheran Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81265831091?pwd=endSWW1CRlRVRUFjdVp4bTZOekpVQT09 Meeting ID: 812 6583 1091 Password: 023260 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,81265831091#,,,,0#,,023260# US (Germantown) Dial by your location: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 812 6583 1091 Password: 023260 CHOIR REHEARSAL ON ZOOM: The next choir practice is on Monday, May 17, from 7 pm to 7:30 pm on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4010865887?pwd=cGM1Tk5ObU1hVnhjY1ZhZlp4WkxjUT09 Meeting ID: 401 086 5887 Passcode: 2Nk33p TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY is on summer break and will resume in September. ASLC LIVING-WELL cancer SUPPORT GROUP is now meeting virtually the first and third Saturday of each month at 10 am. To join in please email, call or text Deb Ariguzo with your preferred email to receive the meeting invite. No worries if a computer is not handy as you can phone in and join! OPTION FOR OFFERING VIA TEXT: You can now make your offering to All Saints through Vanco’s GIVE+TEXT program. The number to text your offering to All Saints is 844-903-2078. Please watch this video to learn more about this option: https://youtu.be/Nj7AiH6rty0 . If you have questions contact Kimberly Evans. MONTHLY OUTDOOR CONTACTLESS COMMUNION: The next outdoor communion will be Pentecost Sunday, May 23, at 1:00 pm (Note Time Change). This event will include music and special celebrations to welcome the children to the communion table and a confirmation. This special outdoor communion celebration will include hotdogs, snacks and dessert after the service. Please plan to join us and bring your picnic blankets if you would like! Please use this SignUp Genius link to register for the event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054DAAAF2FA3F94-outdoor2 . Please wear masks and keep social distance of 8-10 feet between family pods. THANK YOU to everyone who helped prepare the church building and grounds for Art Lohsen’s memorial service. Additionally, thank you to those who helped the day of the service run smoothly. The family greatly appreciated all of your efforts. It was a service that truly celebrated and honored the life of Art. If you missed the service, you can still watch it on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/YBkVi5R6tGU 10
Serve Team In a pre-pandemic world, the Saints would be preparing for our annual Spring Warm Nights hosting week in late April and early May. While area congregations are not currently being called upon to open their doors to shelter the homeless, the needs of the homeless and of CCSI's support of them have not diminished. Therefore, the Serve Team appeals to all the Saints who have participated in Warm Nights in the past to continue to support the program by donating needed supplies this month. CCSI has created an Amazon donations list to made it even more convenient for you to make a contribution. Please go to the link below to select the provisions you would like to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VLQPINA2X800/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex MAY IS SCHOLARSHIP MONTH by Roz Kleffman 2021 marks the 19th year for All Saints Lutheran Church Scholarship Program. This program has funded our post high school youth (and one adult) attending college and trade schools. Covid-19 has changed the way we all do things but for our youth attending colleges, Covid has created more challenges than ever imaged. Classes on hold, classes canceled, virtual classes and housing commitments really caused financial hardship on our youth and families. Covid-19 did not stop this program or our students. Three applications were received by the January 24, 2021 deadline for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Nathan Braun, Mary Greenawalt and Xander Summerlot submitted complete applications. There were no graduating high school seniors submitting applications this school year. The month of May is our big campaign month. Please consider making a contribution to the ASLC Scholarship Program this month. Show your financial support for the youth of our church. Now is your chance to help these three college students. Your donations to ASLC Scholarship fund go directly to these students. Scholarship monies remind students that the "SAINTS" at home continue to support them where ever they roam. Thank you to those "SAINTS" who faithfully donate to the ASLC Scholarship Fund on a monthly basis. Please know that every dollar helps. Covid-19 may have curbed our normal activities but it will not stop the dreams of our youth as they venture off to college. Now more than ever, these students need more financial help as many are without jobs during the pandemic. Congratulations to our 4 scholars - Sean Bettinger, Shannon Bettinger, Caleb Jacobson and Sarah Jacobson who graduated in 2021. Special thanks to Austin De Marco for monthly giving updates and Uzoma Ariguzo for new website changes. If you would like any further information about the ASLC Scholarship program, please contact Louise Waynant, Millie Osborne or Roz Kleffman. Refugee Town Hall with LSS NCA and LIRS Thursday, May 20, 7:00 pm Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, together with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area will hold a virtual Refugee Town Hall on Thursday, May 20, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. This forum will feature speakers discussing current issues in the refugee and immigration debate, including Biden Administration actions affecting refugees and asylum seekers and their impact on national and local resettlement. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D- MD) will be honored for his leadership in Congress on refugee issues and will give the congressional perspective on these issues. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_- fCK1UhFQ1i6EJpw26CVvQ 11
Holy Communion Classes For those families who are registered for the Holy Communion Classes, here are the links and information you will need for the classes. All Saints Lutheran Church is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: "A Place For You" Holy Communion Education Time: 1 remaining occurrence May 20, 2021 04:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMkduyrqjwqHdyvaj0S5TX8bEYT3dczQDN7/ics? icsToken=98tyKuGvpzovGdCSsB6PRpwEHYj4Z-nwiGZfgqdEih7vUxMGVjuuNMd7BuF7E8Lh Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87915347078?pwd=WkJOWUVhdEdMVTBsdDFoWUprOUJEUT09 Meeting ID: 879 1534 7078 Passcode: Welcome MEF GRANT REQUEST for NEW or ENHANCED Ministries of ASLC Now Available: The funds available for new and enhanced ministries at All Saints are $1,063.79. The MEF Committee encourages members and/or teams to consider submitting a grant request for up to that amount. The deadline for making a grant request is June 1, 2021. Please see the April 2021 Grapevine for more details. The grant application is available here: https://tinyurl.com/ASLCMEFRequest2021 Community Garden Update: Planting Day Given the messages of support we have received, the team has decided to move forward with the project. As some of you may have seen at April’s outdoor communion, we have staked out an area between the parking lot and the woods for this project. The team is going to take care of tilling the land, securing plants and seeds, fencing the area off more securely, and creating a plan for the garden layout. The planting day is set for Saturday, May 15, at 1:00pm weather permitting. Keep an eye on the bulletin and social media pages for confirmation of the date or any changes we have to make. We are asking for Saints, their family and friends to come out on the planting day; many hands make light work. Even if you did not respond to the initial survey, you are welcome, regardless of experience level. We will have special roles for the littlest Saints, and will teach them about how plants grow and where some of their food comes from. Please reach out to Deb Ariguzo and Emily DeMarco if you plan to attend our inaugural planting day. Everyone will be asked to wear masks and socially distance as much as possible to safeguard each other’s health out of love. We will, of course, joyfully accept walk-up help on the day, but having an estimated head count will allow us to know how many tools and supplies we can expect to need. Several Saints responding to the survey indicated they had their own garden tools to use, and/or tools to share. If possible, please let us know which tools you will be bringing; again, this helps us know what we need to provide. Calling all God Stories! Has God been especially generous to you? Would you like to share your story about God’s generosity in your life? Perhaps there was a specific occasion when you witnessed it, or you have experienced God’s generosity throughout your life. The Stewardship Ministry Team would like to include these “God Stories” in the Grapevine newsletter and during Sunday morning worship. If writing is your forte, please consider sharing a short story for the Grapevine. If you prefer to share your story orally, our fabulous tech team can help produce a two-minute video clip to include during the worship service. In either case, please contact Diane Hampton, Stewardship Team Lead. Thank you! Stewardship Ministry Team 12
Advanced Enneagram Workshop I am happy to announce that with Pastor Shannon’s blessing and the sponsorship of All Saints LEARN Committee, All Saints is offering advanced Enneagram workshops addressing Defense Mechanisms. The three workshops will take place Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm beginning May 27. Sandy Lundahl will again be our instructor. For this offering we are incorporating the All Saints’ processing fee into the fee for the workshops. YOU MUST HAVE A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENNEAGRAM to participate. You can follow the instructions on how to register in the flyer below. As soon as I receive a copy of your payment receipt, I will provide the Zoom link to access the workshops. If you know others with a basic understanding of their Enneagram Type who want to further explore their self-understanding, please feel free to share the information in this message with them. The links to the previous workshop’s explanations are located on ASLC’s old web page at the bottom; they can serve as a review of basic Enneagram information. You may also want to pull out your copy of The Essential Enneagram and complete a quick review of your type. Microsoft Word - What is the Enneagram file (allsaintsbowie.org) Video Discovering the Power of the Enneagram May 30 2020.mp4 (dropbox.com) Warmly, Karol Taylor All Saints’ ADVANCED Enneagram workshop on DEFENSE MECHANISMS will take place online with Zoom Attendees MUST know their Enneagram Type and be familiar with their habitual attention pattern and core motivation WHEN: 3 Thursday evenings: May 27, June 3 and June 10. TIME: 7:00 to 9:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York Time Zone) WHERE: At your computer FEE: $63 for an individual; $99.75 for family. Includes 30-minute individual phone consultation for each attendee. PRESENTER: Sandy Lundahl, MPH, MA. Certified Teacher of the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS EACH WEEK Defense mechanisms represent the “glue” that holds the personality structure in place. These psychological structures support self-esteem and help maintain psychological well-being. However, they can impede growth and development when used automatically or inappropriately. Acknowledging and naming the defense mechanism is key to seeing how it operates in real life. In this workshop series participants will practice observing their type's defense mechanism, the one they use habitually and often unconsciously. Participants will learn how to ease the automatic use of their defense mechanism – becoming more mindful. Each week we will explore the defense mechanism of three types. Week 1: Head types 5, 6, 7; Week 2: Heart types 2, 3, 4; Week 3: Body types 8, 9, 1. HOW TO REGISTER: Click here. This link takes you to All Saints’ Online Giving Program. There you will find an ENNEAGRAM DEFENSE MECHANISMS WORKSHOP option. Fill in the following fees: $63 for individuals or $99.75 for families. Choose One Time as your Donation Frequency and choose May 27, 2021 as your start date. These fees also cover the processing fee for the church. The next page asks for your contact information and a payment method. The final page provides proof of payment. Please print the page or take a photo and email it to Karol Taylor. As soon as Karol receives your proof of payment, she will send you the Zoom information for accessing the workshop. Sponsored by All Saints Lutheran Church LEARN Committee 13
tinyurl.com/giveaslc For May: For 2021: Given as of May 9: $6,686.34 Given as of May 9: $106,799.55 Needed for May: $30,225.00 Needed for 2021: $362,700.00 Still Needed: $23,538.66 Still Needed: $255,900.45 OUR THANKS FOR THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY: Readings and Psalm for Sunday, May 23, For Next Week’s Sunday School Class Assisting Minister: Kay Schwandt Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit to tell God’s deeds Lector: Emily Summerlot Ezekiel 37:1-14 (alternate) Life to dry bones Production Lead: John Summerlot Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30) Romans 8:22-27 Praying with the Spirit John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Christ sends the Spirit of truth Request for Prayers This congregation believes in the power of prayer and that God listens. We invite you to share your prayer needs and concerns with us. Email to the church office at church@allsaintsbowie.org. Today’s Date:____________________________ I request prayers for Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________ Description of the Concern or Celebration: __________________________________________________________ Requested by: _______________________________ Your Telephone Number: ____________________________ Please check all that is applicable: _____ Public Prayer (shared with the congregation in worship) _____ Pastoral phone call requested _____ Praying Team (shared with Prayer Team and Staff) _____ Pastor Only 14
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