Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist: Tatiana Thibodeaux
Producer: Christopher Geach
Technical Engineer: Brian Vianzon
Editor: Teruni Evans
Flowers:
Prelude –
Gathering
Welcome
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
The assembly stands. All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins.
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
The assembly kneels or stands. Silence is kept for reflection.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.
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.
Kyrie
In peace, in peace,
Let us pray to the…Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
For the reign of God, and for peace throughout the world, for the unity of all,
Let us pray to the…Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
For your people here who have come to give you praise for the strength to live your Word,
Let us pray to the …Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
Help, save, and defend us O God Amen.
Hymn of Praise
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
You are God; we praise you. You are Lord; we acclaim you. You are God eternal; all creation worships you.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
All the angels in the heavens chant your praise in endless song: Holy, holy, holy God of power and might.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
The apostles all praise you. All the prophets acclaim you. All the martyrs and your faithful people worship you.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
God, Creator, we praise you. Jesus the Christ, we adore you. Spirit of the Loving God, we worship you.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11
7So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. 8If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. 9But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life.
10Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” 11Say to them, As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14
8Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.
11Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; 13let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life: Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life: Alleluia!
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 15“If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. 16But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
Sermon – Wesley Menke
Hymn of the Day: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Offering Ordinary People
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Offertory:
Offering Prayer
Merciful God, our ordinary gifts seem small for such a celebration, but you make of them an abundance, just as you do with our lives. Feed us again by your word for service in your name, in the strength of the risen Christ. Amen.
Apostle’s Creed
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
With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
John Hendon, Guadelupe Porta, Geno Forman, Penny Dapello, Terry Dearth, Nick Carlson
For healing, strength, and successful cancer treatment: Karen Diffenbacher Carol Hutton, Dennis Herman, Cheryl Bradley,Allen Hoke Jackie DeVogler, Rene Paulson, Henry Ramirez and Rosie
For continued strength & healing: Pauline Stewart, Ron Martinez, Alicia Roberts, Irwin and Ivan Chen,
For those who have passed: Ken Galbreth, William Clinton,and Rev. Larry C Jackson
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
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 thosewho 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.
Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you.
Announcements
- Church Meeting: Worship, Stewardship, & Ice Cream Social – Saturday September 12 at 6:00pm, front lawn
- September 27, 11:30am Drive In Fellowship with: Communion, Prayer, Water, Mask, and Grocery Store Gift Card Distribution
- Please Check Friday Email
- Comments please leave them
Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.
Sending Song:
Praise to you, O God of mercy, Thanks be to you forever! Raising high the weak and lowly: Thanks be to you forever!
From of old you loved and sought us, thanks be to you forever! Truth and justice you have taught us: Thanks be to you forever!
Strong is your faithfulness, strong is your love, remembering your covenant of life with us.
Praise to you, O God of mercy, Thanks be to you forever! Raising high the weak and lowly: Thanks be to you forever, Thanks be to you forever!
Dismissal
Alleluia. Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
It did not come on until Pastor was halfway through his sermon, then the Audio and the
video were not in sync. it was difficult to follow unless I closed my eyes and just listened.
Going with UTUBE is a great idea, however, the sound was poor and the volume so low that even with the speakers turned up as far as they would go it was hard to hear.
I had the same problem connecting to the service last week. I turned it on and waited and waited for 20 minutes and when I finally got it the sermon was half over. It is frustrating!
It is 3:30 pm and I pulled up the worship service to see if I could get the whole service–
and I did. I don’t know why I couldn’t get it this morning but thank I am thankful that I
could this afternoon. The Audio and Video still do not match up but I was able to get
the service. The volume was even better — even though there were a couple of spots that could not be heard. GOOD JOB EVERYONE!!!!