Worship Bulletin

2nd Sunday after Pentecost

June 22, 2025

10 a.m. Worship

Prelude

Announcements

Confession & Forgiveness

Opening Song “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness” ELW 843

Greeting

Kyrie

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9

1 I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask, to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that did not call on my name. 2 I held out my hands all day long to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, following their own devices; 3 a people who provoke me to my face continually, sacrificing in gardens and offering incense on bricks; 4 who sit inside tombs, and spend the night in secret places; who eat swine’s flesh, with broth of abominable things in their vessels; 5 who say, “Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am too holy for you.” These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all day long. 6 See, it is written before me: I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will indeed repay into their laps 7 their iniquities and their ancestors’ iniquities together, says the Lord; because they offered incense on the mountains and reviled me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their actions. 8 Thus says the Lord: As the wine is found in the cluster, and they say, “Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing in it,” so I will do for my servants’ sake, and not destroy them all. 9 I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and from Judah inheritors of my mountains; my chosen shall inherit it, and my servants shall settle there. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Reading: Galatians 3:23-29

23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, 26 for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. 27 As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Children's Message

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel: Luke 8:26-39

The holy Gospel according to Luke, the 8th chapter.

Glory to you, O Lord.

26 Then [Jesus and his disciples] arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before him and shouted at the top of his voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me”—29 for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the wilds.) 30 Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. 31 They begged him not to order them to go back into the abyss. 32 Now there on the hillside a large herd of swine was feeding; and the demons begged Jesus to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. 33 Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. 34 When the swineherds saw what had happened, they ran off and told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then people came out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. 36 Those who had seen it told them how the one who had been possessed by demons had been healed. 37 Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them; for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. 38 The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the city how much Jesus had done for him. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Hymn of the Day “Cast Out, O Christ” ACS 1016

Prayers of Intercession

Peace

Offering & Special Music: "Love Grows Here" Marci Langan & Lisa Ricci

Offertory Hymn: “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet” ELW 523 (chorus, v. 3, chorus)

Offertory Prayer

Great Thanksgiving

Words of Institution

Lord’s Prayer (Sung)

Invitation to Communion

Lamb of God WOV p. 39

Communion Hymns: "One Bread, One Body" ELW 496

"Come to Me, O Weary Traveler" ACS 1017

"Look Who Gathers at Christ's Table" ACS 977

Post Communion Blessing

Prayer after Communion

Blessing

Sending Hymn: “Will You Come and Follow Me” ELW 798

Dismissal

Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #014958

Weekly Calendar:

Sunday, June 22—10 a.m. Worship (Contemporary & Livestreamed), 11 a.m. Coffee Cart (Narthex)

Monday, June 23 - 6 p.m. 5:11's Women's Group at Fresh Chef

Tuesday, June 24—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex), 6:30 p.m. Card Ministry (Classroom #1)

Wednesday, June 25— 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)

Thursday, June 26 - 10 a.m. Quilting Ministry (Classroom #1)

Saturday, June 28—10:30 a.m. 5:11's meet at Crowders Mountain for a Hike

Sunday, June 29—10 a.m. Worship (Livestreamed), 11 a.m. Coffee Cart (Narthex)

Office Update:

Pastor Michael will be at Lutheridge for Confirmation Camp June 22nd-25th.
The pastors will be out of the office June 26th – July 5th.

Announcements:

Have you joined CIC's new online photo directory yet? The directory is through a program called Church Center, which

is also an app. Follow the QR code to get started.

June Grocery Cart: During the month of June the grocery cart collection will be supporting this summer’s CIC Vacation Bible School. Please check out the VBS display in the narthex to see what items are being requested to help out our VBS. Thank you for your continued support of our grocery cart collections.

Preschool Registration for 2025/2026: Tuitions for 2025/2026: $320.00 for 2-year-old classes, $300 for 3-year-old classes, $350.00 for 4-year-old & PK class and $360 for TK class. Tuition is due on the 1st of the month, with September’s tuition along with the supply fee of $55, and is due on May 1st, 2025.

Summer Camp: Registration for summer camp is now open. Each camp session is $170 with a $85 non-refundable registration

fee that will hold your child’s spot in the camp. This fee will be applied to the total camp cost and the balance of $85 for each

camp is due 2 weeks prior to that camp. Camp dates & themes are: June 23-26—Little Explorers, July 14-17—Tiny Picassos and

August 4-7—Disney Adventures. All camps run from 9:05 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please call or email Sharon Fuller (sfuller9546@gmail.com) for more details, refer to our website (communityinchrist.org) for an online registration form or follow the QR code.

Happy Times Seniors: For July the Happy Times Seniors will meet at Latta Plantation on Wednesday, July 16, at 11:30 a.m. hosted by Scott & Pat Wood. They will provide hotdogs with the fixings, chips and dessert. If you would like to grill something else bring it along! Please bring your own beverage. The address is 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville. Shelter #2 is reserved. We’ll play corn hole again this year and you’re guaranteed not to freeze like we did last year! Please RSVP so we know how many to plan for. For more information and to RSVP contact Scott & Pat Wood at otolith87@gmail.com or swood0818@gmail.com or 304-707-4506.

All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. 1st Thessalonians 5:11, we are a women’s group that “encourages one another and builds one another up, just as you are doing.” We meet monthly between services to discuss ways we can continue to encourage and build each other up and support our church. Contact Jill Brooks (jlkbrooks@gmail.com) with any questions.

Please refer to the newsletter for ways to connect with this group.
Monday, 6/23 at 6 PM dinner at The Fresh Chef in Cornelius. Please sign up if you would like to attend.
Saturday, 6/28 at 10:30 AM, hiking at Crowders Mountain State Park. Families are welcome to attend this event.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.

Card Ministry: Will meet on Tuesday, June 24th, at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom #1. All are welcome and no experience is needed! Please enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.

Quilting Ministry: We will meet Thursday, June 26th, in Classroom #1. Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ROAD TRIP! VBS JULY 27 –JULY 31, 2025 6:00-8:00 PM Children 4 years old through 5th grade are

invited to join “On the Go with God” Registration cost is $15.00/child with a maximum cost for a family of $35.00.

NEW THIS YEAR…T-SHIRT INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION (size and color choices will be listed on the registration form).

Check out sample sizes and colors hanging on the coat rack in the narthex beginning May 4.

Online Registration is now open: www.myvbs.org/CICLC

Please check out the display in the narthex. During the month of June there will be requests for donations on the board.

When you return your donation, please place in the grocery cart if possible. Please keep an eye on the board for updated

information. IF YOU HAVE OLD ROAD MAPS, WE WOULD WELCOME THOSE AS DONATIONS. PLEASE PLACE IN GROCERY CART!!!!

CONTACT: Suzi Hinrichs: suzihinrichs@gmail.com OR Kathy Shugarman: shugs02@gmail.com