O PEN I N G H Y M N W&P Purple Book #131 Stand in the Congregation G R E E T I N G K Y R I E Pastor: For your Spirit to guide; that you center our liv

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1 1 0 : 30 AM De F nd, Welcome to our parish community! We are thrilled to have you with us. Your presence at Messiah Church is a true treasure and we open our hearts to you with a deep sense of hospitality. We hope that you will make yourself at home. Please get involved in whatever catches your attention and imagination. Even more so, please share with us whatever gift and talent that you bring to Messiah. Please fill out the Welcome Card found in the pew pocket if you would like to be contacted by me or by the office. May you and your loved ones know the rich blessings of our loving God. S n, Past J S U N D AY S C H O O L C H O O L 3 Y E A R S - 4 T H Y E A R S T H G R A D E Sundays between liturgies from 9:30-10:20 in the Community Room. Registration required. Forms Available by the Office, or on our website. Y O U T H E D U C AT I O N D U C AT I O N G R A D ES 5-9 Youth are encouraged to join us in weekend worship, and in weekly activities on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 Registration required. F E L LOW S H I P Please stay after the Worship Service for refreshments and conversation. Twenty-second Sunday a er Pentecost October 16, 2016

2 O PEN I N G H Y M N W&P Purple Book #131 Stand in the Congregation G R E E T I N G K Y R I E Pastor: For your Spirit to guide; that you center our lives in the water and the Word; that you nourish our souls with your body and blood, let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord. P R AY E R O F T H E D AY Pastor: Let us pray... Congregation: Amen. Congregation sings Refrain F I R S T R E A D I N G Genesis 32:22-31 The same night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, Let me go, for the day is breaking. But Jacob said, I will not let you go, unless you bless me. So he said to him, 2

3 What is your name? And he said, Jacob. Then the man said, You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed. Then Jacob asked him, Please tell me your name. But he said, Why is it that you ask my name? And there he blessed him. So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved. The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip. Reader: The Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God. P S A L M S A L M 9 1 Be With Me Lord S E C O N D R E A D I N G 2 Timothy 3:14 4:5 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in 3 continues on page 4

4 teaching. For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths. As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. Reader: The Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God. G OSPEL O S L A CC LAMATIONA M AT I O N H O LY G O S PEL Luke 18:1-8 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, Grant me justice against my opponent. For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, yet because 4 continues on page 5

5 this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming. And the Lord said, Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? Pastor: The Gospel of the Lord. Congregation: Praise to you, O Christ. T H E H O M I LY P J V H P R AY E R S OF O F I NTERCESSIT E R C E S S I ONN All Respond after each prayer: Leader: All: S I G N O F P E A C E Greet one another with: Peace be with you. T H E O F F E R I N G An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. Children are welcome to come forward and place an offering in the urn next to the pulpit. 5

6 T H E O F F E R I N G H Y M N Pastor: Let us pray. Merciful God Congregation: We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. T H E G R E AT T H A N K S G I V I N G Pastor: The Lord be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Pastor: It is indeed right that we should at all times 6

7 T H E L O R D O R D S P R AY E R R AY E R Sung by All H O LY C O M M U N I O N All are welcome to the Lord s Table Grape juice is available on the trays in the central cups. Gluten-free wafers are available in the gold container on the stand between the bread distributors. C O M M U N I O N H Y M N ELW Red Book #817 You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore C O M M U N I O N H Y M N Wade in the Water ELW Red Book #459 7

8 C O M M U N I O N M E D I TAT I O N Wait for the Lord B L E S S I N G Congregation: Amen. R E C E S S I O N A L We Are the Church W&P Purple Book #135 D I S M I S S A L Pastor: Go in peace, serve the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God! Worship Assistants Host... Paula Darr Greeters... Jo, Paul & Jeremy Vanderbloemen Reader... Alex Nieves Communion... Kathy Digman, Louise Fosdick,... Peggy Ladwig Usher Team D...Jim Olson & Janet Woider,...Dwight Paulson, Richard Shropshire Musician... Melissa Vanden Heuvel Vocalists... Clyde Nyhus, Brynn Schulte, Celebrate Group 8 Flowers Flowers given by Janet Alfonso in memory of her husband, Doug Wadsworth.

9 Taking Faith Home CARING CONVERSATIONS Discuss in your home or small group: Who do you turn to when you re in trouble? Why? Talk about a me when you asked God for help? In the parable of the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), Jesus begins by encouraging persistent prayer. His story ends by linking prayer to faith. How is faith necessary for us to be persistent in prayer? SERVICE In the parable of the unjust judge, the role of the widow represented a person in ancient society who was vulnerable and unprotected. Look to the needs of those who are vulnerable and unprotected in your community or larger world. Find a way to advocate for their needs by contac ng elected local or na onal officials using a le er or phone call. RITUALS AND TRADITIONS Jesus encouraged his followers to persist in prayer and to not give up (Luke 18:1). It is easy to lose track of some of the things we want to pray for, whether they be prayers of thanksgiving or praying for the needs of family, friends, and the larger world. Find a way to keep track of what you want to pray for. Some examples: Keep a prayer journal. Have a basket with individual slips of paper. Keep a list on the refrigerator that you can add to. THESE READINGS ARE RELATED TO THE LECTIONARY READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY Sunday Luke 18:1-8 Parable of the persistent widow Monday Psalm 121 Confidence in God s protec on Tuesday Luke 22:39-46 Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives Wednesday Ma hew 15:21-28 The faith of a Canaanite woman Thursday James 5:13-18 The prayer of faith Friday Genesis 18:16-33 Abraham pleads for Sodom Saturday Mark 10:46-52 An example of persistence Sunday Luke 18:9-14 A Pharisee and tax collector pray 9

10 Weekly Announcements Oct 17-23, 2016 Faith Conversation: The New Jim Crow Sunday, Oct. 30, 9:30-10:20 Second study and conversation in our series on race relations in America. Tracy Frank leads. Next sessions: Nov. 20 & Dec. 4. Divine Yoga Tuesdays through Nov. 29. Meet in the Community Room, 5:30-6:45. Leanne: C F M 3 years-4 th Grade Elizabeth Crummy, Children s and Family Ministry Coordinator Cell # familyministry@messiahchurch.com Sunday School 9:30-10:20 You may still register at your child at the class. Registration forms are available by the church office, or on our website: messiahchurch.com. Sunday School Sings October 23 Students will sing at the end of the 8:15 worship service, and at the beginning of the 10:30 service. Please have children here at 8:45. We will finish by 10:45. New Event Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6:00-7:30 Sign-up sheets for this new event are on the Kiosk for families to participate in the event, and/or provide a trunk for treating. We will begin with a pizza supper at 6:00, followed by an All Hallowed Eve s Blessing. Trunk-or-Treating in the parking lot will start at 6:30. Y F M 5 th -12 th Grade Teresa Palumbo, Youth Ministry Coordinator Text to: , youth@messiahchurch.com Youth on Wednesdays (YOW) Meet at 6:30 on Weds, Oct 19. High School: Haunted Forest Friday, October 21, Youth in grades 8-12 meet at 6:00 in the Gathering Space. Take a walk on the fright side at Schuster s Farm! Cost is $10 per person, RSVP to Teresa with a text: Hot cocoa and treats! Trunk-or-Treat Wednesday, Oct. 26,Youth will participate in this new event, 6:00-7:30 10 Bible Study Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6:30-8:00. Meet in the Pastor s Conference Room. Study led by Rich Valenti on the Book of Acts, through Dec. 7 - all are welcome! Planning Way Ahead Worship service times for Christmas Eve: 4:00, 7:00 and 9:00 pm Children s Christmas Program Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:00 pm

11 Weekly Announcements Oct 17-23, 2016 The Road Home Dane County October 28 & 29 is our turn to provide Friday night dinner, help serve and clean-up, play with children, stay overnight, and/or make breakfast on Saturday morning for the folks at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Spaight St. If you are able to donate food, or volunteer your time in one of these areas, please contact Diane Iverson, Social Ministry-Bake Sale Donations Members will be calling you to request donated baked goods and/or a monetary gift for the Nov. 5 Craft and Bake Sale. All proceeds raised will be donated to three local charities: Salvation Army, Jail Ministry and Triangle Ministry. Bethesda Thrift Shop 201 Cottage Grove Rd. Looking for volunteers in their store: SAM Senior Adult Ministry Wednesday, October 26 at noon Christa Fisher, Chaplain to the men at the Dane County Jail, will be the featured speaker at the our OK Club lunch. Please bring a dish to pass and your table service. Appreciation Potluck for Pastor Jeff Sunday, Oct. 16 at 11:30 in the Social Hall. We will honor and thank Pastor Jeff. There will be entertainment and a gift box for cards to Pastor Jeff. Dear Messiah Family: A special thank you to Bear & Sue Eppinger for donating 130 lbs. of pulled pork, plus a monetary donation for the debt reduction/ building fund. Thank you to all who purchased tickets, donated food, served, and helped with kitchen clean up for the fall BBQ. This event was a huge success due to your support! Sincerely, - - Kay Peterson, Council President The fall BBQ was a record setting event as over $15,000 was raised for debt reduction. - - Tim Coulthart, Treasurer Save the Date Saturday, Dec. 3 Women s Ministry Advent Breakfast event - information in the November Column! Craft and Bake Sale November 5, 9:00-3:00. Candles, rosemaling, soaps, honey, Alpaca wool items, seasonal décor, baked goods, knitting and embroidery, cards, hand-painted metal, glass and wood, doll clothing, jewelry, and so much more! Social Hall. 11

12 T W Oct 17-23, 2016 Monday, October 17 Pastor's Day Off Preschool Meets... 9:00-11:30 Boy Scouts Troop # :30 Tuesday, October 18 Pastor's Day Off EMMCA Senior Meal... 12:00 Divine Yoga... 5:30 BBB Square Dancing... 6:00 Wednesday, October 19 Preschool Meets... 9:00-11:30 YOW Youth Groups... 6:30 Bible Study... 6:30 Thursday, October 20 Pew Keepers... 10:00 EMMCA Senior Meal... 12:00 GS Brownies Troop # :45 GS Troop # :00 Wandering Whittlers... 6:30 Choir Rehearsal... 7:30 Friday, October 21 Preschool Meets... 9:00-11:30 Scrappin for Support... 5:00 Haunted Forest-HS Youth Event... 5:30 Saturday, October 22 Line Dancing Class... 9:30 Worship Service... 5:00 23 Pentecost, Sunday, October 23 Worship Service... 8:15 Girl Scouts Fall Sale... 9:00 Sunday School... 9:30 Worship Service... 10:30 Venture Crew # :15 O H : M -F, 9:00-12:00 Office and Contact Information P O E... ourchurch@messiahchurch.com O C D B...outside the main front entrance W... messiahchurch.com O H... Monday - Friday... 9:00-12:00 P... Jeff Vanden Heuvel... pastorjeff@messiahchurch.com B M...Tim Coulthart... timc@messiahchurch.com C W M... Clyde Nyhus... music@messiahchurch.com C C F M... Elizabeth Crummy... familyministry@messiahchurch.com C Y F M... Teresa Palumbo... youth@messiahchurch.com C E, C O. Annette Durkin... evangelism@messiahchurch.com C S A M... Keith Schlesinger... adultministry@messiahchurch.com D P... Bobbie Rogers... preschool@messiahchurch.com V S... Steve Cheramy...video@messiahchurch.com F M...Tim Martinson...building@messiahchurch.com W D A... Wendy Bailey... wendy@messiahchurch.com J S... Larry Kaltenberg LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA 5202 Cottage Grove Rd. Madison, WI 53716