18th Sunday After Pentecost

October 9, 2022

7:30am Music  Warm Up

8:00am Sound Check All Worship Participants Present

8:25am/11:00am Please Prepare for Worship Pastor Wesley 

Prelude: 

8:30am Welcome Pastor Wesley

Grace Lutheran Church, Upland, CA

Pastor Wesley Menke

Accompanist Tatiana Thibodeaux

www.graceupland.org

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJtkEMz_ScQ

October 9, 2022 

Lectionary 28

18th Sunday after Pentecost

Lay Participants 8:30

Broadcast: Jim Hobgood

Lector & Assisting Minister: Brian Atkinson

Ushers: Sue and Brian Karrick

Communion Server: Loretta Estu

Cantor: Joisanne Dailey

Acolytes: Ronan Atkinson

Refreshments: Harlean Estrada

Lay Participants 11:00

Broadcast: Charles Menke

Lector & Assisting Minister:  Jerry Uhler

Ushers: Clayton Thom

Communion Server: Amy Thom

Acolytes: Kameron and Austin Thom

Sunday School:  Kevin and Carrie Macias and Sheri Menke

Flowers are from Jim Hobgood honoring Marti the first year after her death 

Covid 19 Safety Protocol: The California Department of Health recommends wearing a mask while indoors at church to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Prayer request: please fill out the card and give to the usher during hymn of the day

Unsupervised cry room with live feed of service available in the preschool.

Confession and Forgiveness

All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.

Blessed be the holy Trinity,☩ one God,

whose steadfast love endures forever.

Amen.

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

Silence is kept for reflection.

Merciful God,

we confess that we have not followed your path

but have chosen our own way.

Instead of putting others before ourselves,

we long to take the best seats at the table.

When met by those in need,

we have too often passed by on the other side.

Set us again on the path of life.

Save us from ourselves

and free us to love our neighbors.

Amen.

Hear the good news!

God does not deal with us according to our sins

but delights in granting pardon and mercy.

In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.

You are free to love as God loves.

Amen.

Gathering Hymn   TFF 292

Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

And also with you.

Now the Feast and Celebration   Haugen pg 5

RefrainNow the feast and celebration,all of creation sings for joyto the God of life and love and freedom;praise and glory forevermore! 1. Now is the feast of the Lamb once slain,whose blood has freed and united usto be one great people of God.  Refrain 2. Power and riches, wisdom and might,all honor and glory to Christ forever.  Refn 3. For God has come to dwell with us,to make us people of God;to make all things new.  Refrain

EstrebilloCelebremos con gran gozoHagamos fiesta a nuestro DiosNuestro Dios de amor, poder y vida;Alabanza y gloria a él. 1. Cordero, te celebramos hoy, tu sangre nos dio la libertad para ser el pueblo de Dios. Estribillo 2. Gloria, riquezas, honra poder, y sabiduría a Jesu-risto Estrebillo 3. Porque ha venido nuestro DiosA darnos su salvaciónA traernos paz. Estrebillo

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and most merciful God, your bountiful goodness fills all creation. Keep us safe from all that may hurt us, that, whole and well in body and spirit, we may with grateful hearts accomplish all that you would have us do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Children Sermon

First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

1Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. 2Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land of Israel, and she served Naaman’s wife. 3She said to her mistress, “If only my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 7When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to give death or life, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Just look and see how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me.”

 8But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king, “Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come to me, that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of Elisha’s house. 10Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean.” 11But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! 12Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?” He turned and went away in a rage. 13But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, ‘Wash, and be clean’?” 14So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean.

 15a-cThen he returned to the man of God, he and all his company; he came and stood before him and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel.”

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm: Psalm 111

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. (Ps. 111:1)

 1Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with | my whole heart,

  in the assembly of the upright, in the | congregation.

 2Great are your | works, O Lord,

  pondered by all who de- | light in them. R

 3Majesty and splendor | mark your deeds,

  and your righteousness en- | dures forever.

 4You cause your wonders to | be remembered;

  you are gracious and full | of compassion.

 5You give food to | those who fear you,

  remembering forev- | er your covenant.

 6You have shown your people the power | of your works

  in giving them the lands | of the nations. R

 7The works of your hands are faithful- | ness and justice;

  all of your pre- | cepts are sure.

 8They stand fast forev- | er and ever,

  because they are done in | truth and equity.

 9You sent redemption to your people and commanded your cove- | nant forever;

  holy and awesome | is your name.

 10The fear of the Lord is the begin- | ning of wisdom;

  all who practice this have a good understanding. God’s praise en- | dures forever. R

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, 9for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. 10Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11The saying is sure:

 If we have died with him, we will also live with him;

 12if we endure, we will also reign with him;

 if we deny him, he will also deny us;

 13if we are faithless, he remains faithful—

 for he cannot deny himself.

 14Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation* [Now the feast page 9]

????Alleluia, Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia!

Aleluya, aleluya, tu Palabra es la luz Para guiarnos a la verdad. ¡Aleluya!

The Holy Gospel according to Luke 17:11-19

Glory to you Oh Lord.

11On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, 13they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean. 15Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. 16He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. 17Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? 18Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19Then he said to him, “Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you Oh Christ.

Sermon                 Pastor     

Hymn of the Day WOV 791 Alabare

Apostles’ Creed Assisting Minister (Lector)

With the whole church, let us confess our faith.

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.

Prayers of Intercession* Assisting Minister (Lector)

In gratitude and humility, let us join together in prayer on behalf of all of God’s creation.

A brief silence.

Gracious God, we give you thanks for bishops, pastors, and deacons. Inspire leaders of the church to proclaim your mighty deeds, that your saving faith may be known to all. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Majestic God, we give you thanks for land and water, seedtime and harvest. Break down boundaries we construct between ourselves and the rest of your creation. Bring renewal and restoration to places affected by pollution and deforestation. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Mighty God, we give you thanks for those in our community, nation, and world who work for justice and peace. Guide those who govern to act on behalf of those marginalized by race, ethnicity, or religion. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Merciful God, we give you thanks that you hear the cries of those in need. Restore to community those who are stigmatized by illness, feel rejected, or who live in isolation. Send healing to all who suffer. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Faithful God, we give you thanks for the healing ministries of this congregation. Equip those who visit, care, and pray for the sick. Give insight to doctors, nurses, home health aides, and all practitioners of medical arts. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered. Pastor

Jenny for healing from cancer, sister to Amy T.

Grace A. heart health and surgery, friend to Morton family

Jon who has serious health issues, friend of Pastor Linda

Lindsey undergoing cancer treatment, friend of Pastor Linda

Pat. J. who has health issues, friend of Joey C.

Piper, who has kidney troubles and is in the hospital, friend of Thom family

Brian K. for healing from knee surgery

Richard A. for continued zeros on his future PSA tests, brother of Ingrid U.

Greg F. healing from cancer, friend of Uhler’s 

Steve H., to recover from back surgery, friend of Jerry U.

Dede E. recovery from heart surgery friend of Kim and Alan B.

Krytal G. to heal from over a year of long Covid, friend of Debbie H.

Luis, Liam, Luca, Rosy y la familia Davila-Sanchez

Rosie T., Tish’s mom to to help her fingers and hands improve

Bella S. for her new life in Christ, a baptized member of Grace Lutheran 

Christopher for healing, son of Yolanda R.

Marcus C. for healing of his neck and nervous system, brother of Diane A.

Nyla G. for mental health issues, friend of Pat F.

Lois S. for healing from surgery

Adriana in Miami healing from surgery and from cancer, friend of Aurora

Luisa for healing from cancer, friend of Aurora

Christine L. thanksgiving for a successful shoulder replacement surgery

Mary H. for healing from breast cancer, member of Piecemakers

Alec, help with troubles in his life, friend of Todd & Debbie

Kathy G. ongoing cancer treatment, family of Bob and Karla

Chad and Lyna, to sell their home and have Kathy G. move in, family of Bob and Karla

Bob and Karla M., healing from cancer 

Michele R., daughter of Doris

Alicia R. daughter of Ann E.

Ann E. for healing

Arlene O. for housing

Nevin Scheu niece of Allyn Scheu (Her Celebration of Life is on October 19^th)

For the family of Glenda K. who died, a friend of Loretta and Joey

For the Shepherd family mourning Jerry S. 

Assisting Minister (Lector) resumes praying:

Eternal God, we give you thanks for your faithful people who have gone before us to your glory. Renew our trust in your eternal promises of mercy, redemption, and new life. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

With grateful hearts we commend our spoken and silent prayers to you, O God; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Passing of the Peace* Assisting Minister (Lector)

The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.

**You may make your offering or donation through our website HERE.

Offertory As the Grains of Wheat Haugen, Now the Feast page 13

Refrain: As the grains of wheat once scattered on the hill were gathered into one to become our bread:So may all your people from all the ends of earth be gathered into one in you.  1. As this cup of blessing is shared within our midst, may we share the presence of your love. R 2. Let this be a foretaste of all that is to come when all creation shares this feast with you. R

Estribillo: Como muchos granos del trigo que nos das se unen entre sí en un solo pan, que todo tu pueblo así unido esté en tu reino de justicia y paz. 1. Cuando compartimos el cáliz de tu amor, tú nos das tu vida y bendición. Estrebillo 2. Celebramos juntos, con anticipación, la fiesta del banquete celestial. Estrebillo

Offering Prayer

Gracious God,

in your great love you richly provide for our needs.

Make of these gifts a banquet of blessing,

and make us ready to share with all in need;

through Jesus Christ, who sets a table for all.

Amen.

Great Thanksgiving Pastor

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. 

It is our duty and delight | that we should everywhere and always offer thanks and praise to you O God, | through Jesus Christ | 

who calls us to follow his way of humble servíce and love,

And so with the church on earth, all creation and the host of heaven| we praise your name and join their unending hymn.

Sanctus [From Now the Feast page 23]

Holy, holy, holy are you, God of power and might; Heaven and earth are filled with your glory, Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who comes in your name. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest!

Santo, santo, santo eres tú, Dios de gloria y poder; cielos y tierra anuncian tu gloria.  ¡Hosanna en las alturas!  Bendito es el que viene en nombre de Dios.  ¡Hosanna en las alturas!  ¡Hosanna en las alturas!

Words of Institution

 

[[In the night in which he was betrayed,

our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

 

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:

This cup is the new covenant in my blood,

shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

La noche en que fue entregado,

nuestro Señor Jesús tomó pan y dio gracias; lo partió y lo dio a sus discípulos, diciendo: Tomen y coman; esto es mi cuerpo, dado por ustedes.

Hagan esto en memoria mía.

De igual manera, después de haber cenado, tomó la copa,

dio gracias y la dio a beber a todos, diciendo: Esta copa es el nuevo pacto en mi sangre, derramada por ustedes y por todo el mundo para el perdón del pecado.

Hagan esto en memoria mía.]]

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. 

Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos de mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo el poder y tuya la gloria ahora y siempre. Amén.

Invitation to Communion

In Christ’s presence there is fullness of joy.

Come to the banquet.

Please come forward for communion.  Open your hands to receive the bread. You may intinct the host into the common cup, or take a little cup of either wine or grape juice. All who wish to participate are welcome.

AGNUS DEI  from Haugen, Now the Feast page 20-21

1. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:Have mercy on us, mercy on us, mercy on us.2. Lamb of God, you break the chains of hatred and fear:Have mercy on us, mercy on us, mercy on us.3. Lamb of God, you are the way of justice and peace:Have mercy on us, mercy on us, mercy on us.4. Lamb of God,You are the way of mercy and love:Have mercy on us, mercy on us, mercy on us.5. Lamb of God,You are the bread of life for us all:Have mercy on us, mercy on us, mercy on us.

1. Ten piedad, ¡oh tú que quitas toda maldad!  Cordero de Dios, ten piedad, Cordero de Dios.2. Ten piedad, ¡oh tú que vences miedo y rencor!  Cordero de Dios, ten piedad, Cordero de Dios.3. Ten piedad, ¡oh tú que traes justicia y paz!  Cordero de Dios, ten piedad, Cordero de Dios.4. Ten piedad, ¡oh tú que das consuelo y amor!  Cordero de Dios, ten piedad, Cordero de Dios.5. Ten piedad, ¡oh tú que quitas toda maldad!  Danos paz, danos paz, danos paz.

Communion Hymn ELW 638

Prayer After Communion 

God of the abundant table,

you have refreshed our hearts in this meal

with bread for the journey.

Give us your grace on the road

that we might serve our neighbors with joy;

for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

[NOTE: PLEASE SWITCH OFF MIC BEFORE LEAVING AMBO]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Volunteer Sign Ups for Worship Now Being Accepted

Take home your bulletin! Pray, Read, Call, Schedule

Travel size shaving cream and razors needed for Central City Lutheran Mission

October 9 Worship Services 8:30am and 11:00am (bilingual) 

October 9 Sunday School 9:45 – 10:45am

October 12 Spanish/English classes Wednesday at 8:30am

October 23 Interfaith Walk for Peace with Dinner 2pm – 6pm Claremont

October 30 Dinner donation for Central City Lutheran Mission

November 12 Fall Benefit Concert 4:30pm – Tickets $20

The Grace Piecemakers Quilting Group would like to thank everyone for the Community support they received for their Quilts & Bake Sale last Saturday.  We had such a terrific turnout from the community and so much enthusiasm!  It lifted all our hearts!  Sales were quite lively!  We were also able to donate 9 quilts to Bridges to Homes, a ministry at St Anthony’s and 13 baby blankets and misc. small items to Foothill Family Shelter. Quilts will also be delivered this month for Lutheran World Relief.    A huge portion of the Proceeds from the sale will also go to Lutheran World Relief.  Now to plan for an exciting new year!   New workers are always welcome.  Please contact Anne Priest-Porto if interested.

Quilt Sale Fall 2022

Blessing of the Animals 2022

October Birthdays!

Carrie Macias, Cassidy Berg, Yolanda Rossito, Nelly Calvert, Alexis Velazquez, Joey Giachetti, Addilynn Lott, Georgia Jackson Thompson, Alexis Gomez, Kammy Thom, Sally Martinez, Jerry Uhler, Alexis Workman, Vartan Petrosian

Blessing*

God, who gives life to all things

and frees us from despair,

bless you with truth and peace.

And may the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,

guide you always in faith, hope, and love.

Amen

Sending Hymn    ELW 845 ` VS 1-3-4

Dismissal 

Go in peace. Love your neighbor. Thanks be to God.

Postlude