Built on a Rock



ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH - Saskatoon458152535623500Pentecost 14 – September 6, 20200101600Zion Contact Information: Pastor Ron Bestvater Office Hours: Tues – Fri 9:00am – 4:30pmCell: 306-229-5982 Email: zion.pastor@Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm 323 4th Ave Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N3P: 306-653-2442 Email: zion.office@ | Facebook | YouTube channel 00Zion Contact Information: Pastor Ron Bestvater Office Hours: Tues – Fri 9:00am – 4:30pmCell: 306-229-5982 Email: zion.pastor@Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm 323 4th Ave Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N3P: 306-653-2442 Email: zion.office@ | Facebook | YouTube channel Order of ServicePreludeConfession and Absolution Gathering Song: “Built on a Rock” – ELW #652 (vs. 1, 3, 4, 5)Prayer of the Day – O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11 So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.?If I say to the wicked, ‘O?wicked ones, you shall surely die’, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand.?But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life.Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?’?Say to them, As I live, says the Lord?God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O?house of Israel?Psalm 119:33-40Teach me, O?Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end.Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain.Turn my eyes from looking at vanities;?give me life in your ways.Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you.Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good.See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me?life.Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.?The commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet’; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’?Love does no wrong to a neighbour; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers;?the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light;?let us live honourably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarrelling and jealousy.?Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.The Holy Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20‘If another member of the church?sins against you,?go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one.?But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses.?If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax-collector.?Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.?Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.?For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.’HomilyHymn of the Day: “Day of Arising” – ELW #374Apostles’ CreedPrayers of IntercessionThe Lord’s PrayerBenedictionSending Song: “Joyful, Joyful” – ELW #836Announcements:ZION RE-OPENING SERVICE – We are planning to have our first hybrid service on Sunday, September 20. This means a blend between in-person gatherings and online live streaming. You can register for our Sunday services using Eventbrite ( HYPERLINK "" ) or by calling Kaylyn at the office (306-653-2442). You must register by noon the Friday before the service so that we have all preparations needed in place. Please note – if you, or someone in your family, is not feeling well, we ask that you reconsider attending in person. Masks will be mandatory and disposable masks will be available at the church for those who do not have one. There will be directional arrows on the floor indicating entrances and exits. Please enter the church through the south door and exit via the parking lot door (except those with need of the lift). MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR RON – We’re not too rigid about the time, but 10-ish Wednesday morning by Zoom or in person (in the Chapel). Call or email the church office if you’d like to participate.SACRAMENTS – We are now offering Sacraments by appointment. Individuals, families, couple, friends sharing a “social bubble” are invited to call or email the office to set a time. Check the video clip on our website or YouTube channel, or call Pastor Ron or Kaylyn if you need answers about how we are conducting these sacramental services. WOULD ANYONE LIKE TO JOIN OUR TECH TEAM? – We are in need of more volunteers to help with our Sunday Service recording. If you can help, contact the office. LUMINHOS WALK-A-THON – The LuMinHoS walk-a-thon is to be held Saturday, September 19 at 10 am. The walk will begin at Zion, along Broadway Bridge to University Bridge and back to Zion. Bring along your completed pledge sheet (available at the Zion office), donations and water bottle for a safe, socially distanced walk in support of LuMinHoS! 12065570230In Our Prayers: Derwin Hall, Andrea Nostbakken, Nandari Swamy, Martin, Weldeyesus family, Gene Grant, Mallory Jess, Ken Finnestad, Wally Cubbon, Cecelia Jurgens, family of Rita Verma, Vibs Paulsen, Neil Taylor, Vi Stalwick, Elaine Lindgren family, Robert Lamon, Dale Stalwick, Gloria Hamp, Shirley & her sister Lena & their family, Adam, Betty McManus, Aaron Froese00In Our Prayers: Derwin Hall, Andrea Nostbakken, Nandari Swamy, Martin, Weldeyesus family, Gene Grant, Mallory Jess, Ken Finnestad, Wally Cubbon, Cecelia Jurgens, family of Rita Verma, Vibs Paulsen, Neil Taylor, Vi Stalwick, Elaine Lindgren family, Robert Lamon, Dale Stalwick, Gloria Hamp, Shirley & her sister Lena & their family, Adam, Betty McManus, Aaron FroeseCOVID-19 RESPONSE TRAINING – We have the opportunity to take part in a COVID-19 response training program. It takes about 1.5 hours and can be done on your own time. If you are interested in taking this training, please register ASAP at the office (zion.office@). “Built on a Rock”Built on a rock the church shall stand, even when steeples are falling;crumbled have spires in ev’ry land,bells still are chiming and calling - calling the young and old to rest, calling the souls of those distressed,longing for life everlasting.Christ builds a house of living stones:we are his own habitation;he fills our hearts, his humble thrones, granting us life and salvation.Where two or three will seek his face,he in their midst will show his grace,blessings upon them bestowing.Yet in this house, an earthly frame, Jesus the children is blessing;hither we come to praise his name,faith in our Savior confessing.Jesus to us his Spirit sent,making with us his covenant,granting his children the kingdom.Through all the passing years, O Lord,grant that, when church bells are ringing,many may come to hear your Word,who here this promise is bringing:“I know my own, my own know me;you, not the world, my face shall see;my peace I leave with you. Amen.”“Day of Arising”Day of arising, Christ on the roadway,unknown companion walks with his own.When they invite him, as fades the first day,and bread is broken, Christ is made known.When we are walking, doubtful and dreading,blinded by sadness, slowness of heart, yet Christ walks with us, ever awaitingour invitation: Christ is made known.Lo, I am with you, Jesus has spoken.This is Christ’s promise, this is Christ’s sign:when the church gathers, when bread is broken,there Christ is with us in bread and wine.Christ, our companion, hope for the journey,bread of compassion, open our eyes.Grant us your vision, set all hearts burningthat all creation with you may rise.“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”Joyful, joyful we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love!Hearts unfold like flow’rs before thee,praising thee, their sun above.Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the gloom of doubt away.Giver of immortal gladness,fill us with the light of day.All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and hea’n reflect thy rays,stars and angels sing around thee,center of unbroken praise.Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowr’y meadow, flashing sea,chanting bird, and flowing fountaincall us to rejoice in thee.Thou art giving and forgiving,ever blessing, ever blest,wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thing;teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine!21297910325100 ................
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