A Deep Life: In We Trust We all have many idols, but how can we let go of these and place our trust in God? Welcome! Welcome to worship today at Easter Lutheran Church! This fall, the people of Easter are reflecting on how to live deep lives. Our church is known in this community for its outreach. Yet, to sustain such engaging work in the community we must also tend to our own roots of faith. Strength comes from deep-reaching roots. Happy are those who are like trees planted by streams of water, which grow their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. (Psalm 1) For twelve weeks this fall we will explore A Deep Life in three specific parts; prayer, worship, and generosity. This fall, expect your roots to grow deeply. For families of children 5 and under, you are invited to find a Spark Box outside the worship space for your child to play. More wiggles? The nursery is available for 3 and under. Thank you for joining us today. We welcome you! You are also invited to take an Announcements sheet here at Easter, or visit easter.org for events & activities (Announcement sheets are posted weekly under Events & News). In We Trust November 11, 2018 8:30 & 10 a.m. Easter Lutheran Church to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ Prelude: O Rest in the Lord - Mendelssohn Easter Choir Trebles Greetings and Announcements Gathering Confession and Forgiveness Pastor: God of all wonders, you have set us humans under the swirling stars and among wild winds, hoping that in your love we will grow deep, sustaining roots. You constantly care for us. Congregation: Though, somewhere among our schedules and phones and emails and lists, we forget to be rooted. P: For the sake of living deeply, remind us that your love has no end. C: We forget to be kind. P: For the sake of living deeply, remind us to care for one another. C: We forget to be honest. As Jesus did, we welcome children of all ages as integral members of the body of Christ, and we welcome the sounds and activity that accompany them! Thank you Parents/Grandparents for bringing your children to worship! P: For the sake of living deeply, remind us that we are fragile. C: We forget to conserve. P: For the sake of living deeply, remind us that your creation is holy. C: We forget about breathing. P: For the sake of living deeply, remind us of your peace. C: Forgive us, loving God. P: God of wonders, for the sake of living deeply, be with us. We rejoice in your forgiveness. Your love is all we need to live a deep life. C: Amen.
The Sharing of the Peace is a way of demonstrating hospitality and grace with others. Please understand if some people choose not to shake hands while sharing the Peace for health reasons, but simply greet you with a smile. Sharing of the Peace Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Congregation: And also with you. Gathering Hymn: Oh, Worship the King Hymnal #842 All hymns can be found in the red book under the chairs The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ s resurrection Greeting: Leader: Congregation: 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 2
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Canticle of Praise: continued Prayer of the Day Wonderful God, help us to grow lives deeply rooted in you. Reach with us, into the deep parts of our heart, and shine your light there for then generosity will grow. In you we trust and grow and love. Amen. Anthem: Trust in the Lord - Bass Easter Choir God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song Word Children s Message We are the Church - Avery & Marsh / Cherub Choir (Ginny Blood, director) Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying - Medema Lesson: Genesis 3: 1:13 (NRSV) Narrator: Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, Serpent: Did God say, You shall not eat from any tree in the garden? Narrator: The woman said to the serpent, Woman: We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God said, You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall you touch it, or you shall die. Narrator: But the serpent said to the woman, Serpent: You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil. 4 Narrator: So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves. They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, continued on next page
Lord: Where are you? Narrator: He said, Man: I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. Narrator: He said, Lord: Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat? Narrator: The man said, Man: The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate. Narrator: Then the Lord God said to the woman, Lord: What is this that you have done? Narrator: The woman said, Woman: The serpent tricked me, and I ate. L: The word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation: Gospel: Luke 18: 9-14 (NRSV) He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income. But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, God, be merciful to me, a sinner! I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted. L: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Pastor Steve Thomason Hymn of the Day: All My Hope On God Is Founded Hymnal #757 5
Father is a specific and accessible image of God that Jesus gave us. Jesus did not limit God to this image. References to God as Creator, Parent, Mother, Counselor can be equally as helpful and valid. Another translation of catholic church is church universal 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 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. Baptism (10:00) Olivia Katelyn Hauth, daughter of Brian & Angela Hauth. Her sponsors are Aaron & Amber Johnson, Mary Maleska, and Darcy Hauth. Zoey Lynn Wessel, daughter of Jeffrey & Kristine Wessel. Her sponsors are Ryan Wessel and Ciara Grad. P: Let us speak together words of welcome to our new sisters in Christ. C: We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ! The offering is an act of worship. We give ourselves, our time and resources as a symbol of our love and appreciation for God s grace, and our investment in God s work through this church. Prayers of Intercession Each prayer petition will conclude: Pastor: Lord, in your mercy, Congregation: Hear our prayer. Offering of Gifts Meal Offering Hymn: Everything that We Have Text-to-Give Simply send a text message to 651-419-3775 with the amount you would like to contribute (example: 25). Within a few minutes, you ll be sent a text with a link to register. We hope you enjoy this new way to share your generosity, and thank you for supporting the ministries of Easter Lutheran Church. 6
Presentation: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal #885 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heav nly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Offering Prayer God of all vision, we thank you for these good gifts and we now return them to you. We lift up our prayers, our worship, our brokenness, our relationships, our callings, and our hopes to you. Use us to encourage lives of deep faith in our families, our friends, and our neighborhoods, through the love of Jesus Christ, Amen. The Great Thanksgiving All are invited to receive these gifts of God. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing. Children who have received instruction are welcome to commune. Communion today is by intinction - the dipping of the wafer in the wine. Please come to one of the stations, as directed. Gluten-free wafers are at the back of the sanctuary near the sound booth. P: 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: Holy, Holy, Holy 7
Words of Institution 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. Distribution Lamb of God 8 Did you pick up your Announcements? The Announcements tell you what s going on at Easter in the coming weeks. They can be found at the doors to the sanctuary. Check it out! Visit easter.org for details Easter Lutheran Church Ministers: All the members of Easter Pastors: Lamont Koerner, Brandon Newton, Steve Thomason, Angela Denker 4200 Pilot Knob Road (Hill) 4545 Pilot Knob Road (Lake) Phone: 651-452-3680 easter.org to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ Jesus, Priceless Treasure, Hymnal #775 We Come to the Hungry Feast Hymnal #479 Blessing Sending Sending Song: May the God of Hope Go with Us 2 & # 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ & # & # May the God of hope go with us ev-ery day, fil-ling all our lives with love and joy and peace. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ land and race. May the God of jus-tice speed us on our way, bring-ing light and hope to ev-ery œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Pray-ing, let us work for peace; sing- ing, share our joy with all; & # œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ work-ing for a world that's new, faith-ful when we hear Christ's call. TEXT: Alvin Schutmaat, 1984 MUSIC (ARGENTINA 11.11.11.11 with refrain): Argentine folk melody Dismissal Postlude: All Glory Be to God on High - arr. Marpurg Ben Kornelis, organ