THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST       

   SEPTEMBER 22, 2024,  KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH

WORSHIPING AT ST. DAVID’S/TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

3318 Merritt Street S7M 3P6

Phone:  384-8199

WORSHIP TIME:  SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 a.m.

Website: koglutheranchurch.com

Follow us on Facebook:  King of Glory Lutheran Church. 

Pastor Michael Poellet Home:  653-1929 STM: 966-3272

SERVING IN WORSHIP

Preacher/Presider: Pastor Michael           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Jeremiah 11:18-22

It was the Lord who made it known to me, and I knew;
   then you showed me their evil deeds.
But I was like a gentle lamb
   led to the slaughter.
And I did not know it was against me
   that they devised schemes, saying,
‘Let us destroy the tree with its fruit,
   let us cut him off from the land of the living,
   so that his name will no longer be remembered!’
But you, O Lord of hosts, who judge righteously,
   who try the heart and the mind,
let me see your retribution upon them,
   for to you I have committed my cause. 

Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the people of Anathoth, who seek your life, and say, ‘You shall not prophesy in the name of the Lord, or you will die by our hand’— therefore thus says the Lord of hosts: I am going to punish them; the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine; 

SECOND READING  

James 3:3-4:3,7-8a                                                                                                        

If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits.

How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh. 

Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. 

Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures.
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 

Gospel Reading                                                                                                Mark 9:30-37                                                                                                                         They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, ‘The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.’ But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. 

Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the way?’ But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.’ Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’            

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

– Sunday, September 22, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)

– Coffee Social after the service .  Hosted by Doreen Matschke                                                                                     

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                                                                               Wednesday, September 25, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m. 

Wednesday, September 25, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.            

– Saturday,  28, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.        

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                  Sunday, September 29, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                     

– Coffee Social after the service .  Hosted by Carol Sarich                                                              

– Thursday, October 3, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.          

– Saturday, October 5, Lutheran Campus Ministry Fundraising Dinner at Smiley’s Restaurant (702 Circle Dr. East) Reception: 5:00, Dinner: 6:00                                        

– Sunday, October 6, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)   Blessing of the Animals                                                                                                      

– Coffee Social after the service.   – Saturday, October 12, Ordination of Rev. Ali Tote as bishop of Saskatchewan Synod at Zion, 2:00 p.m.  

Sunday, October 13, Thanksgiving Sunday, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)   – Coffee Social after the service .  Hosted by Renita Falkenstern                                                           

– Thursday, October 17, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.                                                                                                   Sunday, October 20, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)   – Coffee Social after the service .  Host needed                                                             

– Sunday, October 27 Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)                                     

– Coffee Social after the service  

  • August, September, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$1,437.04

July income/expenses: -$1,873.02                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for September:  September 1: $610   September 8: $440

Lutheran Campus Ministry Fundraiser supper is set for Saturday evening, October 5th at 5:00pm at Smiley’s Buffet in Saskatoon. Come to hear how the ministry of post-Secondary students is evolving and growing. You can enjoy a great meal at Smiley’s, fellowship, entertainment and have the opportunity to offer your prayers, stewardship and support. Contact Pastor Michael for tickets before September 27th.  

Sunday, October 6 will be the commemoration of St. Francis.  This has been a traditional time to bless pets and animals.  Francis had a spirit of gladness and gratitude for all of God’s creation.  This will be the focus of our worship this Sunday.  Bring your pets, pictures of your pets, stuffed animals, or even pictures of animals to visually remind us of the blessings of creation and to bless God, the Giver, and all creatures great and small, wild or tame.

We are very excited to announce that Darlene Sopher has agreed to put together a choir to offer an anthem on one Sunday per month.  She will select the Sunday that inspires her.  Please contact her directly at (306) 341-3129 if you’re interested in sharing your gift of music and being part of the choir. A practice time that works for the majority of participants will be determined after Darlene’s conversations with prospective choristers. 

FALL TURKEY SUPPERSaturday, October 26th, one sitting at 5:00 p.m. Advance tickets only.  A limited number of tickets will be sold.  $25/ADULT. Gluten-free option is available. Please call the church office at 306-978-0707 for tickets.  Take-out meals are also offered. Payment can be made through 

Interac e-transfer, cash or cheque.  Tickets go on sale September 26th.

Absolutely NO TICKETS will be sold AFTER October 18th. 

Worship Videos

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section. 

A password (Trinity) may be needed to access the older worship service recordings. 

Bulletin for September 15, 2024

    THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST       

 KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH

WORSHIPING AT ST. DAVID’S/TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

3318 Merritt Street S7M 3P6

Phone:  384-8199

WORSHIP TIME:  SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 a.m.

Website: koglutheranchurch.com

Follow us on Facebook:  King of Glory Lutheran Church. 

Pastor Michael Poellet Home:  653-1929 STM: 966-3272

SERVING IN WORSHIP

Preacher/Presider: Anne Mathewson           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Isaiah 50:4-9a

The Lord God has given me
   the tongue of a teacher,
that I may know how to sustain
   the weary with a word.
Morning by morning he wakens—
   wakens my ear
   to listen as those who are taught.
The Lord God has opened my ear,
   and I was not rebellious,
   I did not turn backwards.
I gave my back to those who struck me,
   and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;
I did not hide my face
   from insult and spitting. 

The Lord God helps me;
   therefore I have not been disgraced;
therefore I have set my face like flint,
   and I know that I shall not be put to shame;
   he who vindicates me is near.
Who will contend with me?
   Let us stand up together.
Who are my adversaries?
   Let them confront me.
It is the Lord God who helps me;
   who will declare me guilty?

SECOND READING  

James 3:1-12                                                                                                        

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. If we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole bodies. Or look at ships: though they are so large that it takes strong winds to drive them, yet they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great exploits.

How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire! And the tongue is a fire. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity; it stains the whole body, sets on fire the cycle of nature, and is itself set on fire by hell. For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and brackish water? Can a fig tree, my brothers and sisters, yield olives, or a grapevine figs? No more can salt water yield fresh. 

GOSPEL READING                                                                                                      Mark 8:27-38                                                                                                                        

Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’ And they answered him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’ He asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered him, ‘You are the Messiah.’ And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him. 

Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.’ 

He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.’ 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

– Sunday, September 15 Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity                                       – Coffee Social after the service                                                                                      

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      – Thursday, September 19, Bible Study, “ Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Hosted by Renita Falkenstern.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.

COMING UP AT KOG 

Sunday, September 22, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                     

– Coffee Social after the service .  Host needed                                                             

Wednesday, September 25, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                       

Wednesday, September 25, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.            

– Saturday,  28, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m. 

Sunday, September 29, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)                     

– Coffee Social after the service .  Host needed                                                              

– Thursday, October 3, Bible Study, “Mark: A Gospel for Rocky Times,” 7:30 p.m.  Host needed.  We meet in Pastor Michael’s home, 1010 Duke Street.          

– Saturday, October 5, Lutheran Campus Ministry Fundraising Dinner at Smiley’s Restaurant (702 Circle Dr. East) Reception: 5:00, Dinner: 6:00                                          

– Sunday, October 6, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion)   Blessing of the Animals

– Coffee Social after the service.   – Saturday, October 12, Ordination of Rev. Ali Tote as bishop of Saskatchewan Synod at Zion, 2:00 p.m. – Sunday, October 13, Thanksgiving Sunday, Worship led by King of Glory (communion)   – Coffee Social after the service .  Host needed 

  • August, September, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: -$1,437.04

July income/expenses: -$1,873.02                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for September:  September 1: $610   September 8: $440

Lutheran Campus Ministry Fundraiser supper is set for Saturday evening, October 5th at 5:00pm at Smiley’s Buffet in Saskatoon. Come to hear how the ministry of post-Secondary students is evolving and growing. You can enjoy a great meal at Smiley’s, fellowship, entertainment and have the opportunity to offer your prayers, stewardship and support. Contact Pastor Michael for tickets before September 27th.  

Sunday, October 6 will be the commemoration of St. Francis.  This has been a traditional time to bless pets and animals.  Francis had a spirit of gladness and gratitude for all of God’s creation.  This will be the focus of our worship this Sunday.  Bring your pets, pictures of your pets, stuffed animals, or even pictures of animals to visually remind us of the blessings of creation and to bless God, the Giver, and all creatures great and small, wild or tame.

We are very excited to announce that Darlene Sopher has agreed to put together a choir to offer an anthem on one Sunday per month.  She will select the Sunday that inspires her.  Please contact her directly at (306) 341-3129 if you’re interested in sharing your gift of music and being part of the choir. A practice time that works for the majority of participants will be determined after Darlene’s conversations with prospective choristers. 

                            Season of Creation Bible Study                                                   The Christian Education Committee will lead the weekly one-hour study to take place in the lower hall beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, at 1:30 p.m. Countering misinformation campaigns with knowledge, compassion and understanding is a call to each of us.  All are encouraged to participate!

FALL TURKEY SUPPERSaturday, October 26th, one sitting at 5:00 p.m. Advance tickets only.  A limited number of tickets will be sold.  $25/ADULT. Gluten-free option is available. Please call the church office at 306-978-0707 for tickets.  Take-out meals are also offered. Payment can be made through 

Interac e-transfer, cash or cheque.  Tickets go on sale September 26th.

Absolutely NO TICKETS will be sold AFTER October 18th. 

Worship Videos

Video recordings of our Worship Service can be found on our Church Website (www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca) under the “Members” section. 

A password (Trinity) may be needed to access the older worship service recordings. 

THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: JULY 28, 2024 

 

KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH WORSHIPING AT ST. DAVID’S/TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

3318 Merritt Street S7M 3P6

Phone:  384-8199

WORSHIP TIME:  SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 a.m.

Website: koglutheranchurch.com

Follow us on Facebook:  King of Glory Lutheran Church. 

All the services will be video taped and can be viewed on the St. David’s/Trinity website: http://www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca click on the “members” tab to view services.

Pastor Michael Poellet Home:  653-1929 STM: 966-3272

SERVING IN WORSHIP

Preacher/Presider: Pastor Michael           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

2 Kings 4:42-44

A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. Elisha said, ‘Give it to the people and let them eat.’ But his servant said, ‘How can I set this before a hundred people?’ So he repeated, ‘Give it to the people and let them eat, for thus says the Lord, “They shall eat and have some left.” ’ He set it before them, they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord. 

SECOND READING  

Ephesians 3:14-21                                                                                                        

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen. 

GOSPEL READING                                                                                                      John 6:1-21                                                                                                                        After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias.  A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?’ He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, ‘Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, ‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’ Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.’ So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.’ 

When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. 

When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the lake and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’ Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land towards which they were going. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        

Sunday, July 28 Worship led by King of Glory (communion) 10:30 a.m.             – Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Bev Gregory and Karen McKenzie   

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, July 31, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B  Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m. 

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                    – Tuesday, August 27, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.  

Wednesday, August 28, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B  Millar Avenue, 10:a.m.                                                                                  

Sunday, September 1 Outdoor Country Gospel Worship led by King of Glory  10:30 a.m.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us in singing some familiar Country Gospel hymns. The service will be followed by a potluck picnic.  In case of rain we’ll be indoors.

  • June, July, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: $1,849.00

May income/expenses: $1,237.33                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for June:    June 2: $1175  June 9: $640  June 16: $217

June 23: $60   June 30: $80

Weekly contributions for July:    July 21: $1227 

King of Glory is once again supporting On Eagle’s Wings and their Summer Bible Camps in the North. $1176 has been donated.  Thank you for your generosity.

Thank you to all involved in sewing the quilts and Comfort Quilts that have been made by members of King of Glory and their friends.   54 quilts were made:  50 for Bishop Klein School, the Wellness Centre and Interval House and 4 Comfort Quilts. Prodigious thimbles full of thanks to the industrious sewers Bev Gregory, Karen McKenzie, Carol Sarich, Doreen Matschke, Lois Rombough and Sherry Andrews.

The women of St. David’s/Trinity are invited to join the women of KOG on– Wednesday, July 31, for Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.  Mulberry’s would like us to make a reservation.  If you plan to attend please call Carol Sarich: 306-270-8768 by noon Tuesday, July 30.

A LuMinHoS (Lutheran Ministry in Hospitals of Saskatoon) display board is set up in the church for two Sundays. Please look at it and pick up the information pieces you wish. The current July Newsletter and additional information about LuMinHoS can also be found at www.luminos.org  This hospital chaplaincy ministry here in Saskatoon greatly appreciates and encourages your support. May God bless this work which we share amongst all Lutherans.

Joint Service Summer Schedule with Resurrection and Trinity

August 4,11,18 @Resurrection, 10:00 a.m.

August 24 @Trinity, 10:30 a.m.

September 1 @KOG outdoor service and picnic potluck, 10:30 

    THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST       

   JULY 21, 2024

KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH

WORSHIPING AT ST. DAVID’S/TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

3318 Merritt Street S7M 3P6

Phone:  384-8199

WORSHIP TIME:  SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 a.m.

Website: koglutheranchurch.com

Follow us on Facebook:  King of Glory Lutheran Church. 

Pastor Michael Poellet Home:  653-1929 STM: 966-3272

All the services will be video taped and can be viewed on the St. David’s/Trinity website: http://www.stdavidstrinityuc.ca click on the “members” tab to view services.

SERVING IN WORSHIP

Preacher/Presider: Pastor Michael           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Jeremiah 23:1-6

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says the Lord. Therefore, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall not fear any longer, or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord. 

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’ 

SECOND READING  

Ephesians 2:11-22                                                                                                        

So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called ‘the uncircumcision’ by those who are called ‘the circumcision’—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the 

world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. He has abolished the law with its commandments and ordinances, so that he might create in himself one new humanity in place of the two, thus making peace, and might reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, thus putting to death that hostility through it. So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling-place for God. 

GOSPEL READING                                                                                                      Mark 6:30-34, 53-56                                                                                                                            The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, ‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. 

When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the market-places, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                        – Sunday, July 21, Worship led by King of Glory (communion) 10:30 a.m.               –

Coffee Social after the service.  Hosted by Renita Falkenstern

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

  • – Saturday, July 27, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m. 

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                       

  • – Sunday, July 28 Worship led by King of Glory (communion) 10:30 a.m.             – Coffee Social after the service.  Host needed                                                              
  • – Wednesday, July 31, Women’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B  Millar Avenue, 10:00 a.m.                                                                                     – Tuesday, August 27, Church Council meeting via Zoom, 7:30 p.m.                        –
  • Sunday, September 1 Outdoor Country Gospel Worship led by King of Glory  10:30 a.m.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us in singing some familiar Country Gospel hymns. The service will be followed by a potluck picnic.  In case of rain we’ll be indoors.
  • June, July, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: $1,849.00

May income/expenses: $1,237.33                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for May:   May 5: $370  May 12: $725  May 19: $4,440

May 26: $50

Weekly contributions for June:    June 2: $1175  June 9: $640  June 16: $217

June 23: $60

King of Glory is once again supporting On Eagle’s Wings and their Summer Bible Camps in the North. $1176 has been donated.  Thank you for your generosity.

Thank you to all involved in sewing the quilts and Comfort Quilts that have been made by members of King of Glory and their friends.   54 quilts were made:  50 for Bishop Klein School, the Wellness Centre and Interval House and 4 Comfort Quilts. Prodigious thimbles full of thanks to the industrious sewers Bev Gregory, Karen McKenzie, Carol Sarich, Doreen Matschke, Lois Rombough and Sherry Andrews.

The men of St. David’s/Trinity are invited to join the men of KOG on– Saturday, July 27, for Men’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.  Mulberry’s would like us to make a reservation.  If you plan to attend please call Pastor Michael: 306-653-1929 by noon Friday, July 26.

A LuMinHoS (Lutheran Ministry in Hospitals of Saskatoon) display board is set up in the church for two Sundays. Please look at it and pick up the information pieces you wish. The current July Newsletter and additional information about LuMinHoS can also be found at www.luminos.org  This hospital chaplaincy ministry here in Saskatoon greatly appreciates and encourages your support. May God bless this work which we share amongst all Lutherans.

 Joint Service Summer Schedule with Resurrection and Trinity

July 21 and 28 @KOG, 10:30 a.m.

August 4,11,18 @Resurrection, 10:00 a.m.

August 24 @Trinity, 10:30 a.m.

September 1 @KOG outdoor service and picnic potluck, 10:30 

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   

    THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST       

   JUNE 16, 2024

KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH

WORSHIPING AT ST. DAVID’S/TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

3318 Merritt Street S7M 3P6

Phone:  384-8199

WORSHIP TIME:  SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:30 a.m.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:30 p.m.

Website: koglutheranchurch.com

Follow us on Facebook:  King of Glory Lutheran Church. 

Pastor Michael Poellet Home:  653-1929 STM: 966-3272

SERVING IN WORSHIP

Preacher/Presider: Pastor Michael           Musician: Joshua Bratvold

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FIRST READING  

Ezekiel 17:22-24

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.
On 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.
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. 

SECOND READING  

2 Corinthians 5:6-17

So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For all of us must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil. 

Therefore, 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. We 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. For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. And 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. 

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. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! 

GOSPEL READING  

Mark 4:26-34                                                                                                                         He also said, ‘The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.’ 

He also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet 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.’

With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY AT KOG                                                                                                                       

  • Sunday, June 16, Worship led by King of Glory (communion) 10:30 a.m.              – Coffee Social after the service .  Hosted by Pastor Michael

THIS WEEK AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        – Saturday, June 22, Men’s Breakfast Out at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.

COMING UP AT KOG                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         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                                                                                        Sunday, June 30, Worship led by King of Glory (communion) 10:30 a.m.              – Coffee Social after the service   Hosted by Carol Sarich                                                                – Sunday, July 7, Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity (communion), 10:30 a.m.       – Coffee Social after the service                                                                                          – Sunday, July 14 Worship led by St. David’s/Trinity, 10:30 a.m.                                 – Coffee Social after the service 

  • May, June, and Year-to-Date Budget and Contribution Report for KOG

2024 Budget: $49,525.16   Monthly Budget: $4,127.10    Weekly Budget: $952.40

2024 income/expenses: $611.67

April income/expenses: $4,016.96                                                                                           

Weekly contributions for May:   May 5: $370  May 12: $725  May 19: $4,440

May 26: $50

Weekly contributions for June:    June 2: $1175  June 9: $640

The men of St. David’s/Trinity are invited to join the men of KOG on– Saturday, June 22, for Men’s Breakfast Out, at Mulberry’s Restaurant 2326 B Millar Avenue, 8:30 a.m.  Mulberry’s would like us to make a reservation.  If you plan to attend please call Pastor Michael: 306-653-1929 by noon Friday, June 21.

On the second ballot at the Saskatchewan Synod Convention Pastor Ali Tote was elected as Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod.

Congratulations to Anne Mathewson on the completion of Sacraments Elder Training.  Anne can now officiate at baptisms and preside at communion at St. David’s/Trinity.  God’s blessings be with her and her ministry.

King of Glory is once again supporting On Eagle’s Wings and their Summer Bible Camps in the North. A collection basket for free will offerings to buy supplies is on the back table. We will need to gather all monies by June 23.  To date $781 has been donated.  Thank you for your generosity.

Thank you to all involved in sewing the quilts and Comfort Quilts that have been made by members of King of Glory and their friends.   54 quilts were made:  50 for Bishop Klein School, the Wellness Centre and Interval House and 4 Comfort Quilts. Prodigious thimbles full of thanks to the industrious sewers Bev Gregory, Karen McKenzie, Carol Sarich, Doreen Matschke, Lois Rombough and Sherry Andrews.

We have reconstituted the Worship Committee to help plan our worship services and provide feedback about our worship life together.  We would like one more person to serve on the committee.  If you would like to serve on this Committee [it would meet about every six weeks], please contact Pastor Michael.

At the May 22, 2024 meeting of Church Council it was decided that beginning in September all our Sunday Worship services will be at 10:30.  Feedback from both King of Glory and St. David’s/Trinity members and markedly lower attendance at the 6:30 service are what prompted the decision.