The Second Sunday After Pentecost

Baccalaureate Service

June 10, 2007 9:00am

Thank You for sharing this time of worship with us. We're glad you're here! Do come again! If you do not have a local church home, we invite you to make your home with us. You will find Christian love, opportunities for spiritual growth, warm friendships, and an appreciation of being part of God’s family.

Please Don’t Rush Off After The Worship Service! A reception is being held for our graduates in the Fellowship Hall, and you’re all invited. We hope you are able to stay!

Large Print Hymnals and personal sound devices are available at the usher's station to help make worship more meaningful for those who may appreciate such assistance. Just ask one of the ushers before the service.

¨ In an age of anxiety, we still believe that peace comes from Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

¨ In an age of confusion, we still believe that the Bible is the Word of God, inerrant and infallible.

¨ In an age of doubt, we still believe that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.

¨ In an age of guilt, we still believe that Jesus died on the cross to remove the power of sin and Satan from our lives.

¨ In an age of reason, we still believe that God is at work in the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.

¨ In an age of constant change, we still believe in the unchanging Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Assisting Us In Worship This Morning

Elvera Baran and Jan Harris, greeters

Joel Meier, head usher

Margaret Meier, organ and Clavinova

We Gather To Worship The Lord

Order of Service: Service of the Word, page 38 in front of the hymnal

Hymns: 471 405 455 510

Message: Galatians 1:6-7

“Don’t Be Thrown Into Confusion!”

THE FIRST LESSON: I Kings 8:22-23,41-43

Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven and said: "O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below-- You who keep Your covenant of love with Your servants who continue wholeheartedly in Your way...

"As for the foreigner who does not belong to Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your name-- for men will hear of Your great name and Your mighty hand and Your outstretched arm-- when he comes and prays toward this temple, then hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do whatever the foreigner asks of You, so that all the peoples of the earth may know Your name and fear You, as do Your own people Israel, and may know that this house I have built bears Your Name.

THE SECOND LESSON: Galatians 1:1-10

Paul, an apostle-- sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead-- and all the brothers with me, To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel-- which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.

But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned!

Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 7:1-10

When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to Him, asking Him to come and heal his servant.

When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with Him, "This man deserves to have You do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue."

So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to Him: "Lord, don't trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

When Jesus heard this, He was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following Him, He said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel."

Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.

Congratulations To Our Graduates:

Rachel Mueller graduated with honors from Patrick Henry College on May 19 (a classical Christian college in Virginia) with a B.A. in Classical Liberal Arts and an emphasis in secondary education (history). While in school, she enjoyed participating in the college chorale and the drama troupe, doing intramural sports (Ultimate frisbee, softball, and running), and spending time at her Virginian home church. Her future plans include finding part-time work this summer and teaching English in Wuhan, China with Friends of China this coming school year.

Kirk Marschel enjoyed his high school career and was able to graduate early this past March from North High School in North St Paul. Kirk has been accepted and will attend Hamline University in St Paul this fall. He plans to focus on a double major in English and Psychology.

Emily Meier graduated from St Croix Lutheran High School last Sunday afternoon. She doesn’t have any immediate plans after high school but is leaving her options wide open. This coming fall or winter she plans to attend Century College and see where the Lord leads.

Alex Wiedmann graduated with honors from Irondale High School, New Brighton and was a National Honors Recommended Scholar. Alex intends to attend the University of Minnesota this fall and has interests in physics, mathematics and engineering.

This Week At Mt. Olive

Today: 9:00am Family Worship Service

10:00am Reception for Our Graduates

7:00pm Coordinating Council Meets

Monday: 11:30am Mt. Olive Worship Service on Cable Channel 14

2:00pm Worship Service at Lyngblomsten Healthcare Center

6:30pm Mt. Olive Worship Service on Cable Channel 14

7:00pm VBS Planning Meeting

Tuesday: 11:30am Senior Luncheon at St. John’s, Minneapolis

7:00pm “More Than Rubies” Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday: 6:00pm Saints’ Baseball Game (Christian Life Ministries)

Saturday: 8:30am “Fix It Morning” Here at Church

Next Sunday: 9:00am “Time of Grace” on WUCW, Channel 23

9:00am Family Worship / Mission Festival / Pastor Terry Schultz

10:30am Mission Presentation and Potluck Dinner

Our June “Fix It Morning” is set for this Saturday morning, beginning at 8:30am. Your help would be greatly appreciated! A list of projects may be found in the current “Olive Branch.” Contact Joel Meier for more information. Come for a couple hours and tackle a cleaning or fix-up project or two. Thanks!

Next Sunday Is Mission Festival with Missionary Terry Schultz preaching. The Twin Cities Cantabile Quartet will also be singing several numbers. A PowerPoint mission presentation and a potluck dinner (bring a dish or two to pass) will also be part of the special day. All are welcome!

Randy Breuer, Former NBA Player And Minnesota Golden Gopher, will again be participating in TLHA Foundation’s charity golf classic. The four-person scramble (men and/or women) will be on Wednesday, June 20th at Valley View Golf Course in Belle Plaine. Proceeds will go for the support of non-budgeted items benefiting residents of The Lutheran Home: Hope Residence, which cares for adults with developmental disabilities. Contact Jenny Scherer at jscherer@tlha.org or at 1-888-600-TLHA (8542), Extension 120 for more details.

Walk With The Animals is coming soon! Our one day V.B.S. event "Walk with the Animals" is scheduled for Saturday, July 28th. This is an outdoor event under a tent on our parking lot. There will be food, skits, puppet shows, face painting, music, crafts, a fish pond and fun for all. We need everyone who is able to help with this special day. Pray for the Lord's blessings on this event. With His blessing it will be a day of learning and fun for all.

The Como Park Living at Home/Block Nurse Program (LAH/BNP) provides seniors in the Como Park/Falcon Heights areas with needed support and resources which aid them in living as long as possible in their own homes. Our organization is seeking volunteers to transport clients using their own vehicles to medical appointments or other locations as needed. All volunteer support is greatly appreciated and highly valued. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Como Park LAH/BNP at (651) 642-1127. Thank you very much.

Strike Up The Band – for a Patriotic Tribute to honor veterans and service personnel. All alumni and friends of St. Croix Lutheran High School are invited to participate in this event on Saturday, August 11, 2007, 3:00pm. If you would like to join the band, please mark your calendar and plan to practice and participate in this once in a lifetime 50th Anniversary tribute.

It’s Not Too Early to think about items for the SCLHS AUCTION 2008. New sale items, furniture, unique collectibles, and theme items may be donated and stored at St. Croix Lutheran High School when it is convenient for you. “Back to the Future” is the theme coinciding with the 50^th Anniversary year celebrations. Thank you! Call: 651-455-1521 x106.