September 30, :00 am & 10:30 am

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1 L u t h e r a n C h u r c h o f t h e G o o d S h e p h e r d S. 1 7 t h A v e n u e C o a t e s v i l l e, P A w w w. l u t h g o o d s h e p. o r g September 30, :00 am & 10:30 am Our Mission To Know, to Live and to Share God s Word Welcome to each and all gathered together for worship. We extend a heart-felt welcome to our guests and visitors. We trust that our worship will be a blessing for those long and short in faith and for those who are seeking spiritual encounter with Christ. We ask that guests please sign our guestbook. Communion: We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Savior of the world; that He died on the cross for the forgiveness of all humanity; that according to His promise, He is truly and really present in the sacramental meal. We believe that partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ occasions the confession of our sin and the desire to amend our lives. If you are Baptized and share our faith, please feel free to share our altar.

2 Prelude: When The Poor Ones - Manzano Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Welcome Please fill out the friendship pad in your pew, (please be sure to date the top of the page.) Please stand Confession 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 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 Christ, Amen. Gathering Hymn: ELW #531, The Trumpets Sound, The Angels Sing 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. 1

3 Hymn of Praise: ELW Page122, This Is The Feast 2

4 Prayer of the Day Let us pray, together: Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen Please be seated First Reading: Genesis 28: Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the Lord stood beside him and said, I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said Surely the Lord is in this place and I did not know it! And he was afraid, and said How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm: Psalm [Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy Name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. 3 He forgives all your sins and heals all your infirmities; 4 He redeems your life from the grave and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness; 5 He satisfies you with good things, and your youth is renewed like an eagle's. 6 The LORD executes righteousness and judgment for all who are oppressed. 7 He made his ways known to Moses and his works to the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 He will not always accuse us, nor will he keep his anger for ever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. 13 As a father cares for his children, so does the LORD care for those who fear him. 14 For he himself knows whereof we are made; he remembers that we are but dust. 15 Our days are like the grass; we flourish like a flower of the field; 16 When the wind goes over it, it is gone, and its place shall know it no more. 17 But the merciful goodness of the LORD endures for ever on those who fear him, and his righteousness on children's children; 18 On those who keep his covenant and remember his commandments and do them.] 19 The LORD has set his throne in heaven, and his kingship has dominion over all. 3

5 20 Bless the LORD, you angels of his,you mighty ones who do his bidding, and hearken to the voice of his word. 21 Bless the LORD, all you his hosts, you ministers of his who do his will. 22 Bless the LORD, all you works of his,in all places of his dominion; bless the LORD, O my soul. Second Reading: Revelation 12:7-12 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah, for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Rejoice then, you heavens and those who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, for the devil has come down to you with great wrath, because he knows that his time is short! This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand Gospel Acclamation: ELW, Page 124 Gospel: John 1:47-51 The holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit! Nathanael asked him, Where did you get to know me? Jesus answered, I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you. Nathanael replied, Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered, Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these. And he said to him, Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated Children s Sermon Sermon Please stand Hymn of the Day: ELW #725, When The Poor Ones 4

6 Apostles 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 power of 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 Please kneel as you are able Prayers of Intercession: Your Response today is: hear our prayer. Freed by God in Christ to live and love and serve, we pray for the church, those in need, and all of God s beloved creation. A brief silence. Gracious God, you gather together people of faith in every time and every place to be the risen body of Christ in the world. Enliven the church to nourish its members, to love the earth, and to serve its neighbors. Bless us in our mission to know, live and share your word. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Creative God, you weave together the fabric of the universe. Forests and fields bear the banner of your abundance. Give us wisdom and discernment to be good stewards of our resources. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Sovereign God, you bless people with intelligence and compassion. Inspire citizens to raise up good leaders who seek peace and reconciliation among nations and who long to repair the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Loving God, you house the homeless, free the captive, and heal the sick. Make our hands your hands in service to strangers and friends. We pray especially for Jennifer Wayne, George Pavelik, Muriel Rose, Bob Kuch, Bunchie Crusoe, Mereda Senter, Hedy Tranchitella, Susan Scheivert, Nicky Raytik, Sam Horton, Dick & Mary Barringer, Ryan Musser, Dick Whiteman, Justin Roland, Judy Rose, Jennifer Jimenez, Kasen Colbach. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Welcoming God, you have given us to each other in this congregation. Make us glad to receive those you send to us and ready to receive their unique gifts and perspectives. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. In every time and place you raise up witnesses who testify to your love and tender mercy. We remember with thanksgiving all who made your word known in the world Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Here other intercessions may be offered. Pastor: God of wonder, hear the prayers of your servants as we express our needs in the silence of the moment and the privacy of our hearts (long silence)...lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: Into your wide embrace, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your boundless mercy through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen. 5

7 Please stand Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Please be seated Offering Offertory: 8:00 am: All Creatures of Our God and King arr. Shackley 10:30 am: Agnus Dei arr. Harlan, Adult Choir Please stand Offertory Response: ELW, #187 Reprinted with permission OneLicense A

8 Presentation of Gifts - Offering Prayer Let us pray, together: 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 Christ, our Savior and Light. Amen. Great Thanksgiving 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. Holy, Holy, Holy ELW, Page 130 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. 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. 7

9 Invitation To Communion Speak to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, and make us one with you. Thanks be to God! Lamb of God: ELW, Page 135 Please be seated, ushers will direct you to the communion rail Distribution Communion Music: ELW #490, Let All Mortal Flesh ELW #787, On Eagles Wings Please stand Post Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God s grace. Amen. Post Communion Prayer 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 Christ, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. Benediction God, creator of all things, speaking reformation into being; Jesus Christ, 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. 8

10 Sending Hymn: ELW #424, Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones Announcements Dismissal Now go in peace, to Know, to Live, and to Share God s Word. Thanks be to God. 9