FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - September 2 / 5, 2021 - Zion Ev ...

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
       September 2 / 5, 2021

Zion Ev. Lutheran Church
               6430 Hwy. D Allenton, Wisconsin 53002
     Members of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)
      Steven D. Bode, pastor          6438 Hwy. D Allenton, WI
     Church Office: 262-629-5914 / website: www.zionallenton.org
       Pastor cell phone: 262-483-0407 / e-mail: revsdb@aol.com

                                     Welcome to God’s House
God - pleasing obedience must begin in the heart, crushed with his law and comforted
with his gospel. As we pray in the Prayer of the Day: “Help us avoid whatever is
wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way that leads to our salvation…”

                           THE COMMON SERVICE (HYMNAL, P. 15)

Opening Hymn                                        Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #234:1-3
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Let all who hear Now to his temple draw near,
Joining in glad adoration!
Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things is wondrously reigning
And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen All that is needful has been
Sent by his gracious ordaining?
Praise to the Lord, who has fearfully, wondrously, made you,
Health has bestowed and, when heedlessly falling, has stayed you.
What need or grief Ever has failed of relief?
Wings of his mercy did shade you.

Invocation
M:      In the name of the Father and of the Son (+) and of the Holy Spirit.
C:      ♫ Amen.

Confession of Sins
M:   Beloved in the Lord: let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to
     God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us
     forgiveness.
C:   Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have
     disobeyed you in my thoughts, words, and actions. I have done what is evil
     and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now
     and in eternity. But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus
     Christ, I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.
     ♫ Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
M:   God, our heavenly Father, has been merciful to us and has given his only Son to
     be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, as a called servant of Christ and
     by his authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the
     Son + and of the Holy Spirit.
C:   ♫ Amen.
M:   In the peace of forgiveness, let us praise the Lord.

Song of Praise                              Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #234:4-5
C:   ♫ Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;
     Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
     Ponder anew what the Almighty can do
     As with his love he befriends you.
     Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore him!
     All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him!
     Let the Amen sound from his people again;
     Gladly forever adore him!

Prayer of the Day
M:   The Lord be with you.
C:   ♫ And also with you.

M:   Lord Jesus Christ, preserve the congregation of believers with your never-failing
     mercy. Help us avoid whatever is wicked and harmful, and guide us in the way
     that leads to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy
     Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C:   ♫ Amen.

First Lesson                                               Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 6-9
Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that
you may live and may go in and take possession of the land the Lord, the God of your
ancestors, is giving you. 2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract
from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you…
6
  Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the
nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a
wise and understanding people.” 7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods
near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? 8 And what
other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of
laws I am setting before you today?
9
  Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things
your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them
to your children and to their children after them.

Psalm 119c                                                                 CW, page 111

Oh, how I love your law!*
I meditate on it all day long.
I have more insight than all my teachers,*
for I meditate on your statutes.
I have more understanding than the elders,*
for I obey your precepts. Refrain
I have kept my feet from every evil path*
so that I might obey your Word.
I have not departed from your laws,*
for you yourself have taught me.
How sweet are your words to my taste,*
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Glory be to the Father and to the Son*
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,*
is now, and will be forever. Amen. Refrain

Second Lesson                                                             James 1:17-27
17
  Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the
heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us
birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

19
   My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen,
slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce
the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil
that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
22
   Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
23
   Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who
looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and
immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect
law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but
doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
26
   Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their
tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our
Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their
distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Verse of the Day                                                         Jeremiah 15:15
M:     Alleluia. Your words became a joy to me, and the delight of my heart. Alleluia.
C:     ♫ Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Gospel                                                          Mark 7:1-8, 14, 15, 21-23
After the announcement of the Gospel, the congregation sings:
C:     ♫ Glory be to you, O Lord!

The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem
gathered around Jesus 2 and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that
were defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless
they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders.
4
  When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they
observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.)
5
  So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live
according to the tradition of the elders instead of eating their food with defiled
hands?”

6
  He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is
written:
“‘These people honor me with their lips,
   but their hearts are far from me.
7
  They worship me in vain;
   their teachings are merely human rules.’
8
  You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” ….
Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and
understand this. 15 Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them.
Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.”…. 21 For it is from within,
out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder,
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   adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. 23 All
these evils come from inside and defile a person.”

After the Gospel, the congregation sings:
C:     ♫ Praise be to you, O Christ!

Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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. The third day he rose again from the dead. He
ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Hymn of the Day                                      O God, My Faithful God CW #459
O God, my faithful God, O Fountain ever flowing,
Who good and perfect gifts In mercy are bestowing,
Give me a healthy frame, And may I have within
A conscience free from blame, A soul unhurt by sin.

Grant me the strength to do With ready heart and willing
Whatever you command, My calling here fulfilling,
That I do what I should While trusting you to bless
The outcome for my good, For you must give success.
Keep me from saying things That later need recalling;
Grant that no idle words May from my lips be falling,
But then, when in my place I must and ought to speak,
My words grant pow’r and grace Lest I offend the weak.
Lord, let me win my foes With kindly words and actions,
And let me find good friends For counsel and correction.
Help me, as you have taught, To love both great and small
And by your Spirit’s might To live in peace with all.

Sermon                                                                      Mark 7:1-8, 14, 15, 21-23
                                               Truly Clean
After the sermon, the congregation sings:
C:     ♫ Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast
       me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
       Restore unto me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free
       Spirit. Amen.

Offering Hymn                                       We Give Thee But Thine Own CW #485:1-2

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  you are a visitor, please don’t feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry.

C:     ♫ We give thee but thine own, whate’er the gift may be;
       All that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee.

       May we thy bounties thus as stewards true receive
       And gladly, as thou blessest us, to thee our firstfruits give.

Prayer of the Church and the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn                                    Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing CW #340
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise,
The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace!
My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of your name.
The name of Jesus calms our fears And bids our sorrows cease.
’Tis music in the sinners ears; ’Tis life and health and peace.
He breaks the pow’r of canceled sin; He sets the pris’ner free.
His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood avails for me.
See all your sins on Jesus laid; The Lamb of God was slain.
His life was once an off’ring made That you might live again.
Glory to God and praise and love Be ever, ever giv’n
By saints below and saints above, The Church in earth and heav’n.

Prayer
M:    Blessed Lord, you have given us your Holy Scriptures for our learning. May we
      so hear them, read, learn, and take them to heart, that being strengthened and
      comforted by your holy Word, we may cling to the blessed hope of everlasting
      life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
      Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C:    ♫ Amen.

The Blessing
M:    The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be
      gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and (+) give you peace.
C:    ♫ Amen. Amen. Amen.

Closing Hymn                              The Church’s One Foundation CW #538:1-2
The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord;

She is his new creation By water and the Word.
From heav’n he came and sought her To be his holy bride;
With his own blood he bought her, And for her life he died.
Elect from ev’ry nation, Yet one o’er all the earth;
Her charter of salvation: One Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses, With ev’ry grace endued.

This Week at Zion

  Today:      7:30 / 9:00 a.m. Worship
  Mon:                           Labor Day
  Wed:        6:00 p.m.          Catechism instructions
  Thu:        7:00 p.m.          No worship service this evening
  Sun:        9:45 a.m.          Outdoor Worship (only service this morning)
              10:45 a.m.         Church Picnic
Asleep in Jesus In his wisdom, God brought the soul of Theresa Ehlers home last
Saturday afternoon (August 28th) after a long struggle with cancer. Her funeral will be
on Saturday, September 11th. Visitation will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
followed immediately by the funeral – all at Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford. May
Jesus’ promise “Because I live, you also will live” – comfort all who mourn.
Baptism Affirmation Colton James Bartel, son of Dan and Rachel, will have his
baptism re/affirmed in the 9:00 am. Service today (Sunday). He was born on August
12th. May God keep Colton in his baptismal grace.
Congratulations to David and Courtney (Hahn) Boulanger on the birth of a baby girl,
Belette Belaire, this past Sunday, August 29th. She was baptized in a private ceremony
this past Friday (9-3).
Sunday School begins NEXT SUNDAY, September 12th at 8:30 a.m. in the church.
Parents of Pre-K – 8th grade children, you are encouraged to make use of this spiritual
benefit that helps you bring up your children “in the training and instruction of the
Lord.”
Where can you go to enjoy a good lunch, good conversation, games for the kids,
games for the adults…and everything for FREE? Join us for our annual church picnic
next Sunday after church. Main dishes and refreshments will be provided. Members
are asked to bring a salad / side dish / dessert to pass. Please dress appropriately for
an outdoor worship service (casual). See you there!
Confirmation Class begins this Wednesday, September 8th at 6 p.m. All children in 7th
and 8th grade and their parents (at least one) are encouraged to come to the first
class. If you have any questions, please speak with Pastor Bode (262.483.0407 or

revsdb@aol.com).
The flowers on the altar today were placed to God’s glory by Richard and Kathy Diels
on the occasion of their 56th wedding anniversary yesterday (Saturday); by Judy Etta
in memory of her father Harry’s birthday; and by the Walters families in memory of
Jack and Alice Walters.
There are a number of open Sundays in September and October if anyone would like
to sponsor the altar flowers…check the flower calendar on the bulletin board.
We thank Judy Lemke (Thursday) and Barb Olsen (Sunday) for serving as our
organists this weekend.
Please pick up copies of the September calendar, church newsletter and the new
Forward in Christ from the cabinets in the entryway.
Trivia Night KML invites you to join us for Trivia Night, sponsored by the Charger
Club, on Saturday, October 9, at 6:30 PM (NEW TIME). Please mark your calendar and
save the date, organize your student/parent teams (5-10 players encouraged), and
look for more information soon about registering! For more information, please
visit www.kmlhs.org/kmltrivia.
KML Clay Shoot & Wine Event The KML Foundation is hosting their annual Clay
Shoot & Wine Event on Sunday, September 26, at The Highlands in Cascade. This
growing event is fun for everyone whether an expert hunter or simply a novice. The
Wine Event is a great time to sample some wines, paint a glass, and enjoy some live
music. To register, sponsor, or donate, go to www.foundation.kmlhs.org/events. All
proceeds will go to KML student assistance.
Men’s Conference The 7th annual Ironmen of God men's conference is coming up at
Chivaree in Ixonia on September 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.! Hear WELS pastors speak on
topics aimed straight at men! For details and registration information please
visit www.ironmenofgodwi.org.
Old Meditations Instead of throwing your old Meditations away, bring them back to
church and put them on the cabinet near the coat rack. They will eventually be
mailed to thousands of prisoners seeking Christian materials. Most inmates are
unchurched, and many are searching for answers to their spiritual questions.

Why a new hymnal?
• A curated and consolidated collection of hymns. God blesses his Church in every
generation with talented poets and composers who add their voices to those from
past generations. The new hymnal retains the best of old treasures (from our current
hymnal and supplement) while making room for new treasures. Careful curation
assures not only doctrinal faithfulness but also a good balance across seasons and
themes. God’s love in Christ remains at the center of worship that clearly proclaims
law and gospel.

• A complete and flexible musical psalter. In the late 20th century denominations
throughout the world (re-)discovered the value and delight of singing psalms. One
happy surprise with our 1993 WELS hymnal was that psalm singing became widely
appreciated. But only one musical style was used. The new psalter features multiple
musical settings in a variety of styles for all 150 psalms.

• A singer’s book. In contrast to some of the musical settings in our current hymnal,
more hymns are set in straightforward and familiar four-part harmony, making it
easier for people to sing in harmony. Some familiar canticles will also appear in
harmony rather than melody-only (CW pages 16, 22, 23, 46, 48.)

• The blessing of digital resources. Christian Worship: Service Builder will streamline
the work of worship planners and church offices. In many cases the time saved easily
pays for the annual cost. Two additional products are: Musician’s Resource
(downloadable files for involving a wide variety of instrumentalists) and an app that
brings hymnal resources to smartphones or tablets for various personal and family
uses.

• Stay ahead of the curve. When our current hymnal arrived in 1993, we were long
past the time when a new hymnal was needed. The wisdom and benefit of staying
ahead of the curve was apparent in 2008 when adoption of the hymnal supplement
far outpaced expectations. Simply put: it is good to keep liturgical worship both fresh
and strongly rooted in our heritage.

• Reflect our unity in Christ. Sharing the same hymnal is not necessary for spiritual
unity. But there are benefits when we do share common worship resources. Think of
WELS guests or transferring members at churches throughout our country. A familiar
core of worship resources and a shared worship philosophy are welcome touchpoints
of familiarity and comfort.

Yes, I would like to purchase the new Christian Worship hymnal for my (our)personal
use.

Name        ______________________________________________

Quantity: ________ Hymnal(s) @ $24.00 each

            ________ Total Check enclosed

Please complete the above form and a check for the total amount, put both in an
envelope and place envelope in Bea Pamperin’s mailbox in the narthex.

                      Deadline for orders: September 19, 2021