
Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 AM Service October 2, 2022
GATHERING
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Ringing of the Bell
(Please Stand)
Confession and Forgiveness
L: Blessed be the holy Trinity, +one God, whose steadfast love endures forever.
C: Amen.
L: Dear friends, together let us acknowledge our failure to love this world as Jesus does.
(silence is kept for reflection)
L: God of mercy and forgiveness,
C: we confess that sin still has a hold on us. We have harmed your good creation. We have failed to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you. Turn us in a new direction. Show us the path that leads to life. Be our refuge and strength on the journey, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and friend. Amen.
L: Beloved of God: your sins are forgiven +and you are made whole. God points the way to new life in Christ, who meets us on the road. Journey now in God’s abiding love through the power of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Hymn # 526 “God Is Here!”
L: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.
L: Let us pray:
All: Benevolent, merciful God: When we are empty, fill us. When we are weak in faith, strengthen us. When we are cold in love, warm us, that with fervor we may love our neighbors and serve them for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
WORD
First Reading Habakkuk 1: 1—4; 2: 1—4 Pg. 1457
R: Word of God, Word of life.
C: Thanks be to God.
Psalm Psalm 37 Pg. 874
Refrain:
PS 37:1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong;
PS 37:2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
Refrain:
PS 37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
PS 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your
heart.
Refrain:
PS 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:
PS 37:6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your
cause like the noonday sun.
Refrain:
PS 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men
succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
PS 37:9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
Refrain:
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1: 1—14 Pg. 1852
R: Word of God, Word of life.
C: Thanks be to God.
(Please rise for the Gospel.)
After the Gospel is announced:
C: Glory to you, O Lord.
Gospel Reading Luke 17: 5—10 Pg. 1627
P: The gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, O Christ.
(Please be seated)
Sermon
(Please Stand)
Hymn # 863 “My God, How Wonderful Thou Art”
L: Together with the whole church, we confess our faith:
All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
God’s only Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
He is seated at the right hand of the Father,
And he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen
The Prayers
L: . . .Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
Sharing of the Peace
L: The peace of Christ be with you always.
C: And also with you!
L: Let us share Christ’s peace with one another.
Offering A Testimonial is Offered
(Please stand as the offering is brought forward.)
Offering Hymn Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
L: Let us pray.
All: Gracious God, all goodness flows from you. You bless us and you call us to be a blessing to a world in need. Accept these offerings as a sign of our whole lives returned to you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
MEAL
Prayer
The Words of Institution
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
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymns
Hymn # 494 “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”
Hymn # 635 “We Walk by Faith“
SENDING
Blessing
Hymn # 545 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”
L: Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Our thanks to those who serve as our worship leaders today:
Liturgist—Ken Kleid
Reader—Jim Johnson
Handbell Director—Wendy Kuenemann
Organist—Edward Workmon
Pastor—Rev. Paul Miller