The Order of Worship

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2 The Order of Worship Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy ommunion, The St. Olaf Service astor ongregation L Liturgist/Leader ( ) Indicates appropriate times to make the sign of the cross as a reminder of our Baptism. It is not obligatory to do so. age numbers refer to service elements found in the front of Evangelical Lutheran Worship (pp ); large numbers refer to service music and hymns ( ). Gathering Opening Voluntary Duetto, BWV 804 Johann Sebastian Bach The congregation may stand. onfession and Forgiveness Blessed be the holy Trinity, the one who fashions us, the one who heals us, the one who reforms us again and again. Amen. Let us confess our sin, calling for God's transforming power. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Source of all life, we confess that we have not allowed your grace to set us free. We fear that we are not good enough. We hear your word of love freely given to us, yet we expect others to earn it. We turn the church inward, rather than moving it outward. Forgive us. Stir us. Reform us to be a church powered by love, willing to speak for what is right, act for what is just, and seek the healing of your whole creation. Amen. God hears our cry and sends the Spirit to change us and to empower our lives in the world. Our sins are forgiven, God s love is unconditional, and we are raised up as God s people who will always be made new, in the name of Jesus hrist. Amen. Entrance Hymn 853 When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus hrist, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Hymn of raise Glory to God

3 rayer of the Day L Let us pray: Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus hrist, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The congregation may be seated. Word Lessons pew Bible, p. 753 Jonah 3:10-4:11 pew Bible, p. 506 salm 145:1-8 L Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. The congregation may stand. Gospel Acclamation Gospel pew Bible p. 801 Matthew 20:1-16 before the Gospel The holy gospel according to Matthew, the eighteenth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. following the Gospel The gospel of the Lord. raise to you, O hrist. 2

4 The congregation may be seated. hildren ages 4 years through 3 rd grade are invited to attend the children s sermon in room 115. Sermon Life Isn t Fair, and Neither is God Rev. Blair Monie The congregation may stand. hildren will return from the children s sermon. Hymn of the Day 618 Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer WM RHONDDA rayers eace Lord, in Your mercy, receive our prayer. We make peace with God and each other before coming to the Lord s table. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. The congregation may be seated. Offering Meal We give back to God out of the abundance with which He has blessed us. All Faithful Ones offering received during the month of September will be for The Texas Ramp roject. The Texas Ramp roject assists clients across Texas who are unable to afford the cost of constructing a ramp for wheelchair access to their home. If you wish to offer additional funds for this ministry, please use an envelope which may be found in the Narthex. hecks should be made out to King of Glory with Faithful Ones in the memo. Ain a That Good News William Dawson I got a crown up in-a that kingdom, ain't-a that good news! I'm-a gonna lay down this world, gonna to shoulder up-a my cross, gonna to take it homea to my Jesus, ain't-a that good news! I got a harp up in-a the kingdom, ain t that good news.. I got a robe up in-a the kingdom, ain t that good news.. I got a Savior in-a the kingdom, ain t that good news.. The congregation may stand. Response rayer Let us pray: God of life, you give us these gifts of the earth, these resources of our life and our labor. Take them, offered in great thanksgiving, and use them to set a table that will heal the whole creation; through Jesus hrist, our Savior and Light. Amen. 3

5 Great Thanksgiving Sanctus We prepare our hearts and minds to receive hrist. 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 we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord Words of Institution With these words, the pastor consecrates the elements for Holy ommunion. Lord s rayer 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. The congregation may be seated. Agnus Dei Lamb of God 4

6 Distribution of ommunion At King of Glory we welcome all who believe Jesus hrist is present for and with us in the bread and wine. If you would prefer not to receive wine, simply request white grape juice when served. Gluten-free wafers may also be requested. hildren and adults not communing are invited to come forward for a word of blessing. Open hands show you wish to receive communion; folded hands show you want a blessing. Anthem rayer Arnold B. Sherman Hymns 494 For the Bread Which You Have Broken OMNI DIE 810 O Jesus, I Have romised MUNIH The congregation may stand. Blessing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus hrist strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Amen. rayer after ommunion L Let us pray: Holy and compassionate God, in bread and wine you give us gifts that form us to be humble and courageous. May your words come to life in our serving and in our witness, that we might speak a living voice of healing and justice to all the world, through Jesus hrist, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. Benediction Sending Just as we began, we end worship in the Name of the Triune God. God, creator of all things, speaking reformation into being; Jesus hrist, savior of the world, raising the dead; Holy Spirit, living voice, calling and enlightening the church: Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen. Sending Hymn 845 Voices Raised to You SONG OF RAISE stanzas 1, 3 & 5 all; stanza 2 women/upper voices; stanza 4 men/lower voices Dismissal Go in peace. Sound the good news. Thanks be to God. We are sent into the world, loving one another as hrist first loved us. losing Voluntary Toccata and Fugue in F Major, BuxWV 157 Dietrich Buxtehude ortions of the liturgy are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. The St. Olaf Service by James E. Bobb 2016 Birnamwood ublications (ASA). Other liturgical aids are from Sundays and Seasons 2011 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission. OneLicense #A SERVING TODAY Rev. Blair Monie, aul Jentz Barkley Miller, reader Rebecca Arnold, acolyte hase Burton, crucifer The King of Glory Ringers, Jan Fisher, director The King of Glory hoir Michael Shake, organ

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