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Grace Lutheran Church, Upland, CA
Pastor Wesley Menke
Accompanist Tatiana Thibodeaux
September 18, 2022
Lectionary 25
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Helpers 8:30
Broadcast: Charles Menke
Audio Tech: John Holmgren
Lector & Assisting Minister: Debbie Haag
Ushers: Shannon Motschall
Communion Server: Joey Christenson
Cantor: Joisanne Dailey
Acolyte: Grace and Carolyn Morton
Refreshments: Loretta Estu
Helpers 11:00
Audio Tech: John Holmgren
Lector & Assisting Minister: Jerry Uhler
Ushers: Clayton Thom
Communion Server: Ingrid Uhler
Acolyte: Rebecca, Alan, and Paxton Menke
Flowers are from Annie Prest in honor of Anne Prest-Porto’s Birthday
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 classroom.
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 ELW 676 Lord speak to us that we may speak
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
Refrain
Now the feast and celebration,
all of creation sings for joy
to the God of life and love and freedom;
praise and glory forevermore!
Ya la fiesta y celebración,
toda creación canta gozo
al Dios de vida, amor y de la libertad;
alabanza y gloria por los siglos de los siglos!
1 Now is the feast of the Lamb once slain,
whose blood has freed and united us
to be one great people of God. Refrain
2 Power and riches, wisdom and might,
all honor and glory to Christ forever. Refrain
3 For God has come to dwell with us,
to make us people of God;
to make all things new. Refrain
Prayer of the Day
God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love for one another. Keep our feet from evil paths. Turn our minds to your wisdom and our hearts to the grace revealed in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Children Sermon
First Reading: Amos 8:4-7
4Hear this, you that trample on the needy,
and bring to ruin the poor of the land,
5saying, “When will the new moon be over
so that we may sell grain;
and the sabbath,
so that we may offer wheat for sale?
We will make the ephah small and the shekel great,
and practice deceit with false balances,
6buying the poor for silver
and the needy for a pair of sandals,
and selling the sweepings of the wheat.”
7The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob:
Surely I will never forget any of their deeds.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm: Psalm 113
1Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants | of the Lord;
praise the name | of the Lord.
2Let the name of the | Lord be blessed,
from this time forth for- | evermore.
3From the rising of the sun to its | going down
let the name of the | Lord be praised.
4The Lord is high a- | bove all nations;
God’s glory a- | bove the heavens. R
5Who is like the | Lord our God,
who sits en- | throned on high,
6but stoops | to behold
the heavens | and the earth?
7The Lord takes up the weak out | of the dust
and lifts up the poor | from the ashes,
8enthroning them | with the rulers,
with the rulers | of the people.
9The Lord makes the woman of a | childless house
to be a joyful mother of children. | Hallelujah! R
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
1First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5For
there is one God;
there is also one mediator between God and humankind,
Christ Jesus, himself human,
6who gave himself a ransom for all
—this was attested at the right time.7For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and 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!
The Holy Gospel according to Luke 16:1-13
Glory to you Oh Lord.
1Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. 2So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ 3Then the manager said to himself, ‘What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.’ 5So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ 6He answered, ‘A hundred jugs of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.’ 7Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ 8And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. 9And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes.
10“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. 11If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? 13No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you Oh Christ.
Sermon Pastor
Hymn of the Day ACS 1042 May this church be like a tree
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)
As scattered grains of wheat are gathered together into one bread, so let us gather our prayers for the church, those in need, and all of God’s good creation.
A brief silence.
God our Savior, you keep your church in faith and truth. Accompany those preparing for baptism or affirmation of baptism. Enlighten preachers, teachers, seminarians, and all those who share your good news with the world. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Divine teacher, you instruct your children to be responsible stewards of your creation. Show us how best to care for the earth and its resources, and guide those who work to develop sustainable practices. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Ruler of the nations, you direct those in authority. Give leaders wisdom and compassion so that all may live in peace. Inspire public servants to follow the example of courageous leaders and safeguard the dignity of each person. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Helper of the needy, you lift up those who are oppressed. Breathe justice into economic and social systems that perpetuate poverty and hunger. Sustain food ministries, clothing banks, and emergency shelters. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Sustainer and giver of life, you bless this congregation with abundance. Instruct us in the proper and faithful use of wealth and resources, that we share generously. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered. Pastor
Richard A. to get a zero PSA test result this week, brother of Ingrid U.
Greg F. healing from cancer, friend of Uhler’s
All those lost and suffering from 9/11
Dede E. recovery from heart surgery friend of Kim and Alan B.
“Grandma” concerned about her roof and the rain
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 thelp 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
Steve H., to recover from back surgery, friend of Jerry U.
Health of teachers and students as school starts
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
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:
God of glory, you gather your saints around your throne. Keep us thankful for the witness of those who have gone before us, and bring us with them to the heavenly feast that has no end. God of grace,
hear our prayer.
Gathered together in the sweet communion of the Holy Spirit, gracious God, we offer these and all our prayers to you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
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 ACS 1036 Commonwealth is God’s commandment (3 verses)
Offering Prayer
God of abundance:
you have set before us a plentiful harvest.
As we feast on your goodness,
strengthen us to labor in your field,
and equip us to bear fruit for the good of all,
in the name of Jesus.
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 our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy,…
[that we should at all times and in all places
give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God,
through our Savior Jesus Christ;
who on this day overcame death and the grave,
and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
And so, with all the choirs of angels,
with the church on earth and the hosts 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!
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.
The ushers will direct you forward to stand or kneel before the altar. 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
Communion Hymns ELW 79 Be thou my vision
Prayer After Communion
Life-giving God,
through this meal you have bandaged our wounds
and fed us with your mercy.
Now send us forth to live for others,
both friend and stranger,
that all may come to know your love.
This we pray in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
[NOTE: PLEASE SWITCH OFF MIC BEFORE LEAVING AMBO]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 18 Two Worship Services 8:30am and 11:00am (bilingual)
September 18 Sunday School 9:45 – 10:45am
September 21 Spanish/English classes Wednesday at 8:30am
September 25 Executive Committee 9:45am
September 25 God’s Work Our Hands Service Project 4pm September 25, 2022
At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; 1700 N. Towne Ave. Claremont, CA
Please bring a dish to share for the potluck.
September 27 Council Meeting 7:15pm
October 1 Quilt Sale, bake sale, pumpkin sale
October 2 Blessings of the animals (Services outside)
October 2 Lay Preaching Lesson 1, 6-8pm via Zoom sign up with Pastor
October 16 Lay Preaching Lesson 2, 6-8pm via Zoom
October 23 Interfaith Walk for Peace with Dinner 2pm – 6pm Claremont
November 12 Fall Benefit Concert 4:30pm
Blessing*
The God of peace,
Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless you, comfort you,
and show you the path of life
this day and always. Amen.
Sending Hymn ELW 669 Rise up O Saints of God
Dismissal
Go in peace. Love your neighbor. Thanks be to God.
Postlude
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