TWENTYTHIRD SUNDAY OF PENTECOST

Holy Communion: Evangelical Lutheran Worship ~ Setting Three

Pre Worship:

#774             “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”

#785             “When Peace Like a River”

#800             “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”

#396             “Spirit of Gentleness”

Welcome                                                

Gathering

Confession and Forgiveness

P:                  Blessed be the Holy Trinity, + one God: the only Sovereign, who dwells in light; Christ Jesus, who came to save us; the Holy Spirit, who lives within us.

C:                   Amen.

P:                  Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Silence is kept for reflection.

P:                  God of overflowing grace,

                       we come to you with repentant hearts.  Forgive us for shallow thankfulness.  Forgive us for passing by the ones in need.  Forgive us for setting our hopes on fleeting treasures.  Forgive us our neglect and thoughtlessness.  Bring us home from the wilderness of sin, and strengthen us to serve you in all that we do and say; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord.  Amen.

P:                  There is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.  By the grace of God in + Christ Jesus, who gave himself up for us all, your sins are forgiven and you are made free.  Rejoice with the angels and with one another!  We are home in God’s mercy, now and forever.

C:                   Amen.

#510             Gathering Song: “Word of God, Come Down on Earth”

p. 138            Greeting

Prayer of the Day

P:                  Let us pray…

Holy God, our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen our hope in you, and grant that all the peoples of the earth may find their glory in you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Word

                     First Reading: Joel 2: 23-32

                     L: The word of the Lord.

                     C: Thanks be to God. 

                     Psalm 65 (read responsively, verse by verse)

                     Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18

                     L: The word of the Lord.

                     C: Thanks be to God.

p. 142             Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia”

                       Holy Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14

                       Glory to you, O Lord

                       The Gospel of the Lord

                       Praise to you, O Christ

                     Dismissal of Sunday School Participants

                     Sermon

#793             Hymn of the Day: “Be Thou My Vision”

p. 105           Apostle’s Creed

A:                  Prayers of Intercession

                     Sharing of the Peace

A:                 The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C:                  And also with you.

Meal

                     Offering

#807             Offering Song: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

A:                 Offering Prayer

p. 144           Great Thanksgiving

P:                 The Lord be with you.

C:                  And also with you.

P:                 Lift up your hearts.

C:                 We lift them to the Lord.

P:                 Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

C:                  It is right to give our thanks and praise.

                   Preface for Pentecost

p. 144           Preface Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . .

                    Consecration of Elements

p. 145           The Lord’s Prayer

Communion

                     Communion Songs:

#801             “Change My Heart, O God”

#773             “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”

#803             “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

#798             “Will You Come and Follow Me”

A:                 Prayer after Communion

Sending

P:                  Benediction

                     Announcements

#789             Sending Song: “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us”

A:                 Dismissal

                    Unless otherwise stated, all songs are from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Red Book).  Augsburg Copyright licensing #13879-S           CCLI Licensing #407530

THOSE WHO HELPED WITH WORSHIP TODAY

Presiding Minister:              Pastor Greg Anderson

Worship Assistant:           

Music:                               Praise Team

PowerPoint/Sound:             Don Mayer/

Greeters:                          Jim & Doris McElgunn

Coffee Host:                      Melissa Pearson 

Oct. Usher team                 Woody Schultz fam., Jim Shannon fam., & Jan Nielsen

Communion Servers:          John Lehners &Donna Koch and Kevin & Darlene Bathgate

Lesson Reader:                

Counters:                           Bruce Gillespie & Ron Leiren  

Oct. Altar Guild:                  Marie Schultz & Marilyn Haugland

Please Pray for:                   Augustana Foundation

                                         St. John Lutheran, Edmonton

THIS WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday 23^rd           10:00 am        Worship Service

                            10:00 am        Sunday School

Monday                 4:00 pm          Boys’ Choir

Tuesday                10:00 am        Coffee Group

Wednesday            8:00 pm          AA Meeting

Thursday                                     Joy Chapel

Saturday                8:00 am          Men’s Breakfast

                            2:00 pm          Senior’s Tea

Sunday 30^th                                 Friendship Sunday

                                                  Reformation Sunday

                            10:00 am        Worship Service

                            10:00 am        Sunday School

• ·         The east (back) doors will be locked at 10:05 am on Sunday mornings following the beginning of worship and before the beginning of Sunday School.  The main entrance (glass doors) will remain open.
• ·         Please remember to lock your vehicle anytime while at the church.  Items have been taken from one of our member's vehicle recently.  In a similar vein, please don't leave valuables/keys, etc. in pockets or anywhere at the back door; in the past, items have been taken during worship services and meetings.
• ·         It is time again to renew your subscription or subscribe to Canada Lutheran. The cost per year is $17.50.  If you are interested, please contact Dorothy at the Church Office.
• ·         Do you have trouble hearing parts of the Worship Service?                                         * For minor hearing issues, sound enhancement devices are available.  Please see Diane Primeau or an usher to arrange for your personal unit.                                           * If you use a hearing aid, please select the “T-coil” option.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Diane Primeau.
• ·         Trinity Lutheran Church has a Prayer Chain. Requests for prayer can be made through the church office. If you would like your name on the list of praying members, please call Dorothy at the office.
• ·         If you have lost any item of property, there is a Lost & Found container on the shelf by the back door. Please check there.
• ·         The youth group has a PowerPlus number if anyone wants to donate bottles. All you need to do is attach the number below to each bag and drop them off at the bottle depot. If you have any questions or ever need bottles picked up please contact Chelsea.            PowerPlus number: 1323-4978          Thanks!! Chelsea