Harrold Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Pentecost 3 - Saturday, June 12, 2021 - 5:00 PM Sunday, June 13, 2021 - 8:00 & 10:30 AM
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Harrold Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Pentecost 3
Saturday, June 12, 2021 – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 13, 2021 – 8:00 & 10:30 AM
HARROLD ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
671 BALTZER MEYER PIKE
GREENSBURG, PA
724-837-7327 www.harroldzion.org
WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP!
• It is a joy to welcome our visitors! Please sign the guest book in the
Welcome Center at the rear of the church and take a Welcome Packet which is
filled with information about Harrold Zion. Please introduce yourself to the
greeter in the Welcome Center and to the pastor as you leave worship. We hope
you return soon!
• If you have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask, for your safety and the
safety of others. Thank you for your cooperation.
• Please maintain a distance of three feet unless you are in the same family
• Children’s busy bags are available in the Narthex. Bags include crayons,
coloring sheets, children’s bulletin and a snack. Please take the bag home after
worship.
• There is a prayer request book on a podium in the Welcome Center. Please
write name(s) in the book prior to the service to have names included in the
prayers.
• Large print bulletins are available from any usher for those needing them.
• Hearing devices are available from any usher for those needing them.
• Recycling - If you are not taking your bulletin home, please place it in the
basket between the double set of doors as you leave worship.
• Receiving Holy Communion - We believe the body and blood of Christ to be
present in the bread and wine. All who are baptized are invited to share in this
meal. Please come forward at the usher's direction. Non-communing children
may come forward for a blessing. If you desire communion in the pew, please
inform one of the ushers so that you may receive communion there.Pentecost 3
Saturday, June 12, 2021 – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 13, 2021 – 8:00 & 10:30 AM
*Indicates standing, as able
WELCOME
PRELUDE 5:00 PM Hymn to Our Protector Krieger
8:00 & 10:30 AM Sunshine in My Soul Ritter
*The Gathering Hymn #807 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace;
streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.
While the hope of endless glory fills my heart with joy and love,
teach me ever to adore thee; may I still thy goodness prove.
Here I raise my Ebenezer: "Hither by thy help I've come";
and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God;
he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.
Oh, to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be;
let that grace now like a fetter bind my wand'ring heart to thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love.
Here's my heart, oh, take and seal it; seal it for thy courts above.
Text: Robert Robinson, 1735-1790, alt.
*The Greeting
P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the
communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C. And also with you.
P. You are the treasured people of the Lord,
C. a people holy to the Lord our God.
P. Keep the words of the Lord in your heart; teach them to your children.
C. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away,
when you lie down and when you rise.
P. One does not live by bread alone,
C. but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.*The Scripture Song
*The Salutation and Prayer of the Day
P. Let us pray. O God, you are the tree of life, offering shelter to all the
world. Graft us into yourself and nurture our growth, that we may bear your
truth and love to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
C. Amen.
The Children's Message
The First Lesson: Ezekiel 17:22-24
Tree imagery is used in a messianic prophecy to tell how the LORD will
choose someone from Judah’s royal family (the cedar tree) to reign over all
creation. This tree will be planted on Mount Zion, the location of the holy
temple.
22
Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of a
cedar; I will set it out. I will break off a tender one from the topmost of its
young twigs; I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. 23On the
mountain height of Israel I will plant it, in order that it may produce boughs
and bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Under it every kind of bird will
live; in the shade of its branches will nest winged creatures of every kind.
24
All the trees of the field shall know that I am the LORD. I bring low the high
tree, I make high the low tree; I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree
flourish. I the LORD have spoken; I will accomplish it.
The word of the Lord.
C. Thanks be to God.
The Psalm: Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15
1
It is a good thing to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praise to your name, O Most High;
2
to herald your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night;
3
on the psaltery, and on the lyre, and to the melody of the harp.
4
For you have made me glad by your acts, O LORD;
and I shout for joy because of the works of your hands.
12
The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree,
and shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon.
13
Those who are planted in the house of the LORD
shall flourish in the courts of our God;
14
they shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be green and succulent;
15
that they may show how upright the LORD is,
my rock, in whom there is no injustice.The Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17
Paul encourages believers to live by faith and not by sight. We do not con-
sider Jesus from a human perspective but through the eyes of faith, believ-
ing he died for all and was raised. All who are in Christ are now in God’s
new creation.
6
So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at
home in the body we are away from the Lord—7for we walk by faith, not by
sight. 8Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the
body and at home with the Lord. 9So whether we are at home or away, we
make it our aim to please him. 10For all of us must appear before the judg-
ment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has
been done in the body, whether good or evil.
[11Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we try to persuade others; but
we ourselves are well known to God, and I hope that we are also well
known to your consciences. 12We are not commending ourselves to you
again, but giving you an opportunity to boast about us, so that you may be
able to answer those who boast in outward appearance and not in the heart.
13
For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is
for you. ] 14For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced
that one has died for all; therefore all have died. 15And he died for all, so
that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died
and was raised for them.
16
From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view;
even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him
no longer in that way. 17So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation:
everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
The word of the Lord.
C. Thanks be to God.*The Gospel Acclamation
*The Holy Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
Jesus frequently uses parables to teach ordinary people as they are able to
hear and understand. Images of sowing and growing show the vitality of
God’s kingdom.
P. The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the forth chapter.
C. Glory to you, O Lord.
26
[Jesus] said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on
the ground,27and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would
sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28The earth produces of itself, first
the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. 29But when the grain
is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.”
30
He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what
parable will we use for it? 31It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown up-
on the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; 32yet when it is sown
it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large
branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.”33
With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able
to hear it; 34he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained
everything in private to his disciples. The Gospel of the Lord.
C. Praise to you, O Christ.
The Sermon
*The Hymn of the Day #856 How Great Thou Art
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
consider all the works thy hand hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed;
Refrain Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee,
how great thou art! How great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee,
how great thou art! How great thou art!
When through the woods and forest glades I wander,
I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; Refrain
But when I think that God, his Son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,
that on the cross my burden gladly bearing
he bled and died to take away my sin; Refrain
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
and there proclaim, “My God, how great thou art!” Refrain
Text: Carl G. Boberg, 1859-1940; tr. and adapt. Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989.
Text © 1953 S.K. Hine, assigned to Manna Music, Inc., 35255 Brooten Road, Pacific City, OR 97135 (ASCAP). Renewed 1981. All rights reserved. (ASCAP)
Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.Graduate Recognition
(5:00 PM) The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
*The Response to the Word
P. In Christ, you have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation.
C. We believe in him and are marked with the seal of the promised
Holy Spirit.
P. Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith.
C. 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.
P. Build yourselves up on your most holy faith;
C. pray in the Holy Spirit.
P. Keep yourselves in the love of God;
C. look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
P. If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation:
C. Everything old has passed away; behold, everything has become
new!
P. God has given us the ministry of reconciliation. Therefore, let us be
reconciled to God and to one another.
Please kneel, as able
P. Gracious God,
C. have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive
us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone.
Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in
newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
P. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our
Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the
Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
C. Amen.Please rise *The Sharing of the Peace *The Offering *The Offertory *The Offertory Prayer P. Let us pray. Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. C. Amen. *The Prayers of the Faithful
(5:00 PM) *The Great Thanksgiving, Proper Preface, and Sanctus
P. The Lord be with you.
C. And also with you.
P. Lift up your hearts.
C. We lift them to the Lord.
P. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
P. It is indeed right and salutary....we praise your name and join their
unending hymn:
C. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might; heaven and earth
are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who
comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
(5:00 PM)*The Eucharistic Prayer
*The 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.
(5:00 PM)*The Agnus Dei
P. Lamb of God,
C. you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace.
Please be seated
(5:00 PM) The Distribution of the Sacrament
(5:00 PM)*The Communion Blessing and Post-Communion Prayer
*The Announcements
*The Benediction*The Recessional Hymn #663 Spread, Oh, Spread, Almighty Word
Spread, oh, spread, almighty Word, spread the reign of God the Lord.
Send forth our Creator's call, heaven's gifts extend to all.
Tell of our Redeemer's grace, who, to save our human race
and to pay rebellion's price, gave himself as sacrifice.
Tell of God the Spirit giv'n now to guide us on to heav'n,
strong and holy, just and true, working both to will and do.
Lord of harvest, great and kind, rouse to action heart and mind;
let the gath'ring nations all see your light and heed your call.
Text: Jonathan F. Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, alt.
Text © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress.
Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.
*Moment of Meditation
*The Dismissal
P. Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. C. Thanks be to God.
*The Postlude
5:00 PM In Christ There Is No East or West Hayes
8:00 & 10:30 AM Glory To God Peterson
(8:00 & 10:30 AM) *Bench Dedication In Memory of Rev. Robert A. Free
P. Beloved in the Lord, Saint Paul writes, “Christ has been raised from the
dead, the first fruits of those who have died.” (1 Corinthians 15:20) We
stand on ground dedicated and set apart for the burial of those who have
died in the faith. We wait for the last day when all the dead will be raised,
and all believers in Christ are given eternal life. To give us a place to con-
template this mystery and rest in the presence of the Lord, we dedicate this
bench to the glory of God and in memory of Pastor Robert A. Free.
P. Let us pray. We give you thanks, O God, as we dedicate this prayer
bench to your glory and praise. Grant us faith to know your gracious pur-
pose in all things, give us joy in them, and lead us to the building up of your
kingdom; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
P. Let us bless the Lord. C. Thanks be to God.
P. The blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit, be
with us all. C. Amen.Copyright © 2021 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg
Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS006821.
Sunday Lector: 8:00 AM Ross Thompson; 10:30 AM Tony Gacek
Acolytes: 8:00 AM Emily Dansak; 10:30 AM Lily Carlucci
Sunday Ushers: 8:00 AM Dave Shirey, Mary Anne Shirey
10:30 AM Frank Rassmann, Ken Kibler, Pat Keffer, Bob Lawrence
Altar Guild: Melissa Houston
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are dedicated to the glory of God.
WE REJOICE THIS WEEKEND as Kayden Reed Diterna, son of Nicole
Delligatti and Cameron Diterna, enters the Lord’s family and his Church
through the waters of Baptism this Saturday at the 5:00 PM service. We
welcome Kayden as a child of God and as a part of Christ’s Church.
THIS IS COMPASSION WEEKEND. If you wish to contribute to the Harrold
Zion “children” through Compassion International, please use a pew enve-
lope and be sure to indicate “Compassion Child”.
THIS WEEKEND WE RECOGNIZE THE 2021 GRADUATES. May God’s
blessings be on them as they continue their future endeavors.
PLEASE KEEP HARROLD ZION IN YOUR PRAYERS AS WE BEGIN
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL THIS MONDAY MORNING AT 9:30 AM!
This year the kids will be exploring “God’s Wonder Lab where Jesus Does
the Impossible!”
THIS SUNDAY, WE WILL GATHER OUTSIDE AT 10:30 AM FOR WOR-
SHIP. Following the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services, we will also dedicate the
bench at the Veteran’s pad that was placed in memory of Pastor Free.
IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH, there are hand-made yarn crosses with
attached prayers. Please feel free to take as needed.
THE COLLECTION for “goats” will continue in honor of our 250th anniver-
sary next year. We currently raised $4,460 which purchases 89 goats. We
still need 161 goats ($50 per goat), or $8,050 to meet our goal. To donate
toward the purchase of goats for a third-world country, please put your do-
nation in a pew envelope, mark it “goats” and place it in the offering plate.
Please make checks payable to Harrold Zion.THIS MONDAY - FRIDAY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 9:15 AM)
THIS WEEK…. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS M-F 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SUNDAY THURSDAY
8:00 & 10:30 AM Graduate Recog- 9:30 AM VBS
nition FRIDAY
10:30 AM Outdoor Worship 7:00 AM Sanctuary Reserved
11:30 AM VBS Planning Meeting 9:30 AM VBS
MONDAY SATURDAY
7:00 AM Sanctuary Reserved 8:00 AM Sanctuary Reserved
9:30 AM VBS 9:30 AM Social Hall Reserved
7:00 PM Thyme for Herbs SUNDAY
TUESDAY Happy Father’s Day!
9:30 AM VBS 10:30 AM Joyful Noise Service
6:30 PM Council Meeting 12:00 PM Social Hall Reserved
WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM Bike Blessing
7:00 AM Communion service 1:00 PM Kite Flying
9:30 AM VBS
THE BLESSING OF THE BIKES will be held next Sunday, June 20, at 1:00
PM, at Harrold Zion, rain or shine. All motorcycles, trikes, quads, bicycles
big and small are welcome. A group ride will follow the blessing.
JOIN US FOR KITE FLYING next Sunday, June 20, at 1:00 PM. We will fly
kites in the front lawn of the church or any grass areas that you can catch
the wind to put the kite up! Bring Dad for an afternoon together and cele-
brate Father’s Day with him at Harrold Zion. Snow cones will be provided
by the Fellowship Committee.
ATTENTION NEWSLETTER LADIES: Next Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00
AM is newsletter day! Looking forward to seeing you!
ARE YOU SENDING A CHILD TO SUMMER CAMP? Please visit
www.lutherlyn.com or call 724-865-2161 for more information and to register
your child(ren) for a week at camp. After you make your down payment for
that week, please call Rob Hepler, a member of Harrold Zion, at 724-446-
2174, so he can make arrangements to provide a contribution from the
church of $200 or more toward your child(ren)’s week at camp. Don’t let
your child(ren) miss out on this wonderful camp experience.LESSONS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: June 19 & 20
First lesson: Job 38:1-11
Psalmody: Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
LOOKING AHEAD:
• Hike & Bike Youghiogheny River Trail – July 10 at 11:00 AM
• Sonshiners at Hoss’s – July 14 at 12:00 Noon
• Outdoor Movie – August 6 at 8:30 PM
• Ladies Friday Morning Bible Study – will resume in September
• Food 2 Go 4 Kids packing – will resume in the Fall
ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP:
***Please call or email the church office to sponsor items***
Altar Flowers – July 4 (1 vase); July 11, 18, 25 (2 vases)
Bulletin – June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25
Eternal candle – June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25
Reminder: Rose = $5, Bulletin = $10, Candle = $5, Altar Flowers = $25/vase
Church Staff and Office – 724-837-7327
Rev. James West, Interim Senior Pastor PastorJWesthzlc@gmail.com
Rev. Caroline Clifford, PhD, Asst. Pastor pastorcarolinehzlc@gmail.com
Tammy Hilland, Secretary tammyhzlc@gmail.com
Sheri Anderson, Coordinator of Family Ministries hzlcyouth@gmailcom
Laurie Racculia, Director of Music Ministries lracculia@yahoo.com
Debby Schlegel, Custodian
Joanne Gebhardt, Sunday Organist
Melanie Altman, Saturday Organist
Website – www.harroldzion.org
Phone number – 724-837-7327
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NOTES:Heavenly Father, Thank you for making it possible for Harrold Zion to gather in person for Vacation Bible School this year. We ask that you be with the children and volunteers this week as your word is taught through music, crafts, games, lessons and even snacks. Please provide us with good weather and keep us safe and healthy. Please let your Holy Spirit fill us with his love. Amen.
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