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“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood!”

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 1^st & 4^th, 2024

Zion EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH – LCMS

700 Main St.  P.O. Box 220   Clyman, WI  53016  

Rev. Daniel L. Bohn & Church 1(920) 341-2025 – shepherdatzion@gmail.com

Worship Times: Sundays – 8:30am & Wednesdays – 7:00pm

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Music –  Dee Dee Wille      Elder –  Dan Chaveriat / Wed: Ralph Kohlhoff

Bulletin Announcements: Email: zionclyman@gmail.com

Congregation Information: Neal Kohlhoff Email: neal.kohlhoff50@gmail.com

Altar Guild for September:  Connie Kreitzman                                Thank you.

Guests.  Welcome to Zion.  We are glad to have you with us.  Please sign our guestbook located in the Narthex.  About Holy Communion:  We welcome to the Lord’s Table all who have repented of their sins and seek to amend their sinful life; all who believe that Jesus is truly present in, with, and under the bread and the wine; and all who believe that through the words “given and shed for you” forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given.  If this is your confession and you are a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, then come with a thankful heart and join us.   If you are a visitor and would like to commune, please talk with Pastor Dan before the service.  To help in preparing to receive Holy Communion open the front cover of the Burgundy hymnal or turn to pages 329 & 330.  Gluten free wafers are available, please talk with an Elder or Pastor before the service if you would appreciate them.

AS WE GATHER!   Moses warns the children of Israel to follow the decrees or teachings of God as they enter the promised land filled with people who worship false gods.  Paul encourages the people of God to put on the full armor of God to fight against the same temptations.  Our Lord reminds us that our heart is the source of evil in our lives.  The challenge is to fill our hearts and minds with God’s Word and all that is according to His will, so our hearts and lives reflect His love and not our sinful desires.

Ringing of the Bell and Welcome

Hymn “Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear”  LSB 908

Invocation – In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.   Amen.

Opening Sentences Psalm 119 – Your testimonies are wonderful, O Lord, therefore my soul keeps them.  Turn Your face to me and be gracious to me.  Keep steady my steps according to Your promise, and let no sin or evil have dominion over me.  Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your will and ways. Amen

Confession and Absolution – Return to the Lord, your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.  Jesus said: If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.   Christ was wounded for our transgressions.  He was bruised for our iniquities.  Pastor, hear my confession and pronounce God’s forgiveness in order to fulfill His will.       Proceed with your confession to God your Father.

Heavenly Father, I, a poor miserable sinner, plead guilty before You of all sins.  I have lived as if You do not matter and as if I matter most.  My Lord’s name I have not honored as I should; my worship of You and prayers to You have faltered.  I have not let Your love have its way with me, and so my love for others has failed.  There are those whom I have hurt, and those whom I have failed to help.  My thoughts and desires have been soiled with sin.  Heavenly Father, I am sorry for all of my sins and ask for Your grace in My Lord, Your Son, Jesus Christ.  I want to do better through the help of the Holy Spirit.      God be merciful to you and strengthen your faith.  Amen    Do you believe that the forgiveness I proclaim is God’s forgiveness for you?  Yes.    Let it be done for you as you believe.  In the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen

Kyrie – In peace let us pray to the Lord.   Lord, have mercy.   For the Peace from above and for our salvation.  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, have mercy.     For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.         Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.   Amen 

Hymn of Praise – This is the Feast  LSB 155

Introit Psalm 57 –  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me  from my sin!  Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.  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 to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.  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.  Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me  from my sin!

Collect of the Day – O God, Heavenly Father, You are the source of all that is just and good, nourish in us every virtue and bring to completion every good intent, that we may grow in grace and bring forth the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

Old Testament Reading – Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 –  Hear now, O Israel, 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 that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you.  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.  vs6-9  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.”  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?  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?  Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.  Teach them to your children and to their children after them.

Epistle or New Testament Reading – Ephesians 6:10-20 –   Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.  In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.  With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.  Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains.  Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Gradual –  Alleluia.  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.  Alleluia!

Gospel Reading  Mark 7:14-23 –    The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the Seventh chapter.  Glory to you, O Lord.        Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this.  Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him.  Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him ‘unclean.’ ” After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his disciples asked him about this parable.  “Are you so dull?” he asked.  “Don’t you see that nothing that enters a man from the outside can make him ‘unclean’?  For it doesn’t go into his heart but into his stomach, and then out of his body.” (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods “clean.”)  He went on: “What comes out of a man is what makes him ‘unclean.’  For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.  All these evils come from inside and make a man ‘unclean.’ ”

Nicene Creed –   I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.  And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.  And I believe in the Holy Spirit,   the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life X of the world to come.    Amen.

 Hymn  “By Grace I’m Saved”  LSB  566

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

We gather our Tithes and Offerings

Service of the Sacrament

Preface –   The Lord be with you.    And also with you.    Lift up your hearts.  We lift them to the Lord.    Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.    It is right to give Him thanks and praise.         It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who, having created all things, took on human flesh and was born of the virgin Mary.  For our sake He died on the cross and rose from the dead to put an end to death, thus fulfilling Your will and gaining for You a holy people.  Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

Sanctus   LSB 161

Prayer of Thanksgiving –   Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross.  Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

The Words of our Lord – Consecration of the Elements

Proclamation of Christ –   As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.  Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.    All:  O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

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.

Pax Domini – The peace of the Lord be with you always.   Amen

Agnus Dei  LSB 163

We Celebrate our Lord’s Supper

Distribution Hymns – “O God, My Faithful God” LSB 696                                 “Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways”  LSB 707                                                 “O Jesus, King Most Wonderful” LSB 554

Post Communion Canticle – Thank the Lord  p.164

Post Communion Collect –  We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

Benediction – The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and X give you peace.  Amen.

Closing Hymn “Rise!  To Arms!  With Prayer Employ You”  LSB 668

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YES IN CHRIST Saying Yes With Our Treasures

Needed To Make Budget Per Week = $3177	8/21/2024	8/25/2024
Attendance/Communed:	11/11	49/41
Envelope:		$1,330
Plate:		$8.46
Memorial to General Fund for Eli Dornfeld from Tim Dornfeld		$50
Memorial to General Fund for Pattie Jo Craig from Dee Dee Wille		$25

• September 5^th: Quilters meet on Thursday September 5^th from 11am to 2pm.
• September 9^th: The next Elder meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9^th @ 6pm.
• September 10^th: The “Chosen” Bible Study will start again on September 10^th in the sanctuary at 6pm. We will meet on EVERY Feel free to join us as all are welcome.
• September 12^th: Serving Bread and Roses Thursday September 12^th.

QUILTING –   The quilters meet on Thursdays 11am to 2pm. If interested, contact Caroline Jeffers as they do not meet every Thursday. Donations of fabric, sheets (flat or fitted), and yarn are always appreciated. You do not have to know how to sew as there are many non-sewing tasks to be completed. All are welcome to join us in the church basement on September 5th  from 11am – 2pm for the quilting fun!

The “Chosen” Bible Study –   The Chosen is an American Christian historical drama television series. The Chosen allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew Him. The bible study will watch an episode and have a discussion afterwards. We meet on EVERY Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the sanctuary starting on September 10^th. Feel free to join us as all are welcome.

We are excited to announce…- Sunday School will continue in the Fall!   To enroll your children, please contact Erica Goehl.

BREAD and ROSES –  Zion is scheduled for Thursday, September 12^th and is looking for volunteers. Once again they have lost their place to distribute from, but they are planning on continuing to serve the Watertown people in some way.  Signup sheets will be out soon, and they will need the same number of people to help.  They have asked if anyone has ideas for a location which they can use in Watertown.  If you have any ideas please contact Pastor Dan or Beth and we will forward those ideas to them.

Wish a Blessed Birthday to these members

Dave S. 9/2   Nancy B. 9/9   Quentin S.  9/9   Kris K. 9/10   Christian N. 9/13   Jaxson S. 9/15   Marty P.  9/13   Jason J.  9/22   Doug R.  9/23   Dan C.  9/25    Dawn P. 9/28   Mae S. 9/28   Mike Z.  9/28

    God’s rich and continued blessings on these couples who are celebrating an Anniversary!

 Jeff & Kasandra M.  9/14   Paul & Lori P.  9/16   Tim & Mary D.  9/17              Quenten & Lana S.   9/20  Bob & Marlene S.  9/21   Dick & Nancy B. 9/26

Items needed at the Gathering Source!  A donation box is located in the Narthex.   Shampoo/Conditioner   Toothbrushes & Paste   Soap  Deodorant   Lotion  Fruit,   Vegetables,   Ketchup, Mustard, etc.  Pancake Mix,  Syrup,  Cereal,  Soup (Campbells)  Tuna,   Chicken,  Peanut Butter & Jelly,  Pasta-All Kinds

Special Prayers –  

Felix Ortega undergoing tests and wife Janet who is in physical therapy.

Pastor Groth as he deals with health issues.

Richard Marsh and family as his cancer has spread.

Jayne Gierach as she recovers.

From the Board of Stewardship and Evangelism –   Deuteronomy 4:6 – “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’” There is no wiser, more fulfilling life than a life lived according to the Word of God. We should be encouraged by this when the world tempts us to think that the Word of God is harmful to us. Our Father loves us, so all His Word is meant to bless us. We may have to suffer for upholding the Word of God, as St. John the Baptist did. But the cross the Lord has for us to bear will be far better than any we would create for ourselves.

The Pewpoint – Theme of the Day – We Are Cleansed and Sustained by the Word of God –   Wickedness and evil come “from within, out of the heart,” and that is what defiles a person (Mark 7:21–23). Hence, we cannot save ourselves, because we are sinful and unclean from the inside out. But as the Lord Jesus “declared all foods clean” (Mark 7:19), so He cleanses us by His Word, the preaching of repentance and the forgiveness of sins. Therefore, “listen to the statutes and the rules” of the Lord, “and do them, that you may live” (Deut. 4:1). For His Word is righteous, and to live according to it is “your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples” (Deut. 4:6). Cling to His Word, and also teach it “to your children and your children’s children” (Deut. 4:9). Put on this “armor of God” by hearing and heeding what He speaks to you, that you may “stand firm” in the evil day (Eph. 6:11–13). Gird yourself with the righteousness of Christ, by faith in the “gospel of peace,” and take up “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” by confessing Christ Jesus and “praying at all times in the Spirit” (Eph. 6:14–18).