Salem Lutheran Church 401 S. Lake St. Lake Mills IA 50450 Welcome to the House of the Lord Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 22, 2017-8:30 a.m. ***Larger print bulletins available from the ushers. GATHERING PRELUDE Sonatina in G Op. 20, No. 1 Dussek BELLS ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. 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 Christ. Amen. INTRODUCTION In today s first reading God uses the Gentile ruler Cyrus to accomplish divine purposes. When the Pharisees try to trap Jesus, he tells them to give the emperor what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God. To gather for worship reminds us that our ultimate allegiance is to God rather than to any earthly authority. Created in the image of God, we offer our entire selves in the service of God and for the sake of the world. GATHERING HYMN God Is Here! ELW #526 GREETING During this time, the presiding minister and the assembly greet each other. 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 HYMN OF PRAISE Women sing verse one, men verse two, all join in on verse three and the refrain:
PRAYER OF THE DAY Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. WORD FIRST READING Isaiah 45:1-7 Bible Page 748 A reading from Isaiah. The prophet announces that Cyrus the Persian emperor is the one the Lord has anointed to end Israel s exile. The Lord makes this choice so that the whole world will recognize this Lord as the only God. Persia had a god of light and a god of darkness; the Lord claims sovereignty over both light and darkness. 1 Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him and strip kings of their robes, to open doors before him and the gates shall not be closed: 2 I will go before you and level the mountains, I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, 3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. 4 For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I surname you, though you do not know me. 5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; besides me there is no god. I arm you, though you do not know me, 6 so that they may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is no one besides me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. 7 I form light and create darkness, I make weal and create woe; I the LORD do all these things. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. PSALM Todays psalm will be spoken responsively beginning with the women Psalm 96:1-13 Ascribe to the LORD honor and power. (Ps. 96:7) 1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless the name of the LORD; proclaim God s salvation from day to day. 3 Declare God s glory among the nations and God s wonders among all peoples. 4 For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised, more to be feared than all gods. 5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but you, O LORD, have made the heavens. 6 Majesty and magnificence are in your presence; power and splendor are in your sanctuary. 7 Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD honor and power. 8 Ascribe to the LORD the honor due the holy name; bring offerings and enter the courts of the LORD. 9 Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; tremble before the LORD, all the earth. 10 Tell it out among the nations: The LORD is king! The one who made the world so firm that it cannot be moved will judge the peoples with equity. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful and all that is therein. 12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy at your coming, O LORD, for you come to judge the earth. 13 You will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with your truth. SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Bible Page 217 A reading from Thessalonians Most likely this letter is the first written by Paul. Paul is giving pastoral encouragement and reassurances to new Christians living in an antagonistic pagan environment. Their commitment of faith, love, and hope makes them a model for other new Christian communities. 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly 3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it. 9 For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION GOSPEL Matthew 22:15-22 Bible Page 25 The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. After Jesus begins teaching in the temple, religious leaders try to trap him with questions. First they ask if God s people should pay taxes to an earthly tyrant like Caesar. 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap [Jesus] in what he said. 16 So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. 17 Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not? 18 But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? 19 Show me the coin used for the tax. And they brought him a denarius. 20 Then he said to them, Whose head is this, and whose title? 21 They answered, The emperor s. Then he said to them, Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor s, and to God the things that are God s. 22 When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away. RESPONSE TO THE WORD AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle s 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. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all of God s creation. A brief silence. Please respond at the end of each petition: Hear us O God, your mercy is great. Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting the power of Christ and the gifts of the Spirit. Amen. PEACE We greet each other in the peace of the risen Christ. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING MUSICAL OFFERING OFFERING SONG The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY Lift Every Voice and Sing ELW #841
OFFERING PRAYER 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. 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. SENDING BLESSING 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. The radio broadcast this morning is given in loving memory of Roger Thompson, from Norma and family. Roger passed away 20 years ago today. The 8:30 a.m. worship service is broadcast weekly on KIOW-FM 107.3. Reserve your special date to sponsor the 2017 8:30 a.m. worship service broadcast on KIOW (107.3 FM) radio in Forest City. The service can also be heard at 8:30 a.m. on cable channel 2. CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR 2018 DATE - 592.1771. Cost for 2018 is still $83 2018-8:30 A.M. KIOW RADIO BROADCAST DATES AVAILABLE: Jan. 14, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, April 1, 22, 29, May 6, 20, June 10, 17, July 8, 15, 29, Aug. 5, 19, Sept. 2, 16, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 23, 30 We also have a sponsorship program for the live internet broadcast of the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Sponsorship is available for $40 per Sunday. Call the office to reserve a date in 2017. Readings for next Sunday: Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 Those worshiping October 14/15: 216 Giving: 5001.31 SENDING SONG We Give Thee but Thine Own ELW #686 DISMISSAL Go in peace. Sound the good news. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Preaching: Pastor Joel Guttormson Assisting: Pastor Melinda McVey McCluskey Organist: Ruth Sheldon Ushers: Lyle & Orloue Thomson Acolytes: Ella Stene and Aidan Johanson Reader: Emma Hoffman October Altar Guild: Joan Kloster, Phyllis Moen, Janet Swenson Copyright 2016 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS020622. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Coffee and rolls are served in the fellowship hall Sunday mornings following the 8:30 a.m. service. the 2 nd Bible classes for 3rd grade youth and their parents will be held this morning at 9:40 a.m. The Creature Praise Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Choir Room beginning Sunday, September 17. Youth in Grades 3-7 are welcome to attend. It is not too late to join us for Faith Formation: 4 year olds - 6th graders are all welcome Sundays at 9:45 in the chapel.
Salem s Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. All are welcome to attend. Contact Kathy Nelson with any questions. Salem s Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. All are welcome to attend. Contact Kathy Nelson with any questions. The Tapestry Singers are rehearsing for their Advent Concert (Dec. 03,17, 4:00 p.m.) Sundays, at 4:30 p.m. in the choir room. Celebrating Together 500 Year Anniversary of Reformation With Neighboring Lutheran Churches Reformation Tour of Sites & the Land by Bill & Linda Tweeten and Rev. Steve Smith Sunday, October 22 nd at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary Luther Movie Saturday, October 28 th at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29 th at 12:30 p.m. Showing at The Mills Theater in Lake Mills Joint Reformation Worship and Fellowship Meal Sunday, November 5 th at 10:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church. This will be a joint worship celebrating the Reformation Anniversary All offerings will go to local and national benevolences. The meal will be catered with costs covered by a free will offering. Please keep the family and friends of Phyllis Brackey, Jim Tweed in your prayers. Also remember the family of former Salem member Bethel (Marlo) Durby. Bethel passed away October 15. Services were held Friday in Cedar Falls. A graveside service will be held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at Salem Memorial Cemetery, Lake Mills. REMEMBERANCE OF THE SAINTS All Saints Sunday is a day of remembrance for the saints. As we gather for worship on October 28 & 29 th, 2017, we will remember the names of persons in the congregation who have died during the past year. The people of Salem Lutheran Church are invited to submit the names of those whom they wish to have included in the prayers on that day as we give thanks to God for such lives of faithfulness. Please list the loved ones you would like included in prayer and return to the office by Oct. 23, 2017. Your Name Person to be remembered Relationship to you [family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc.] Date of Death Person to be remembered Relationship to you [family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc.] Date of Death Person to be remembered Relationship to you [family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc.] Date of Death Person to be remembered Relationship to you [family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc.] Date of Death
THIS WEEK AT SALEM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Youth Praise Choir Choir Room; Coffee Fellowship Fellowship Hall 9:35 a.m. 3rd Graders/Parents Bible Class 9:45 a.m. Faith Formation - Chapel 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Communion Worship Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. Germany (Luther) Travelogue Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. Tapestry Rehearsal Choir Room MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 2:00 p.m. Food Shelf Open 3:15 p.m. Daisy Girl Scouts Room #4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 3:15 p.m. Brownies Room #4 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers - Lounge WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 1:45 p.m. Mills Harbour Communion 2:30 p.m. LMCC Communion 5:15 p.m. Good Samaritan - Lounge 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Sanctuary; New Life Nutrition Room #4 7:00 p.m. Senior Choir Choir Room; St. Patrick s Youth Group Room #9 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 4:00 p.m. Martin Luther Movie Mills Theater 5:30 p.m. Casual Service Chapel SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Youth Praise Choir Choir Room; Coffee Fellowship Fellowship Hall 9:45 a.m. Faith Formation - Chapel 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Communion Worship Sanctuary 12:30 p.m. Martin Luther Movie Mills Theater SALEM CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Joel Guttormson: 641.596.0535 Email: joelguttormson@gmail.com Pastor Melinda McVey McCluskey: 563-581-9965 Email: melindamcmc@gmail.com Ashley Hoffman, Communications: Email: salemlminfo@gmail.com Ruth Sheldon, Organist: 641.592.0184 Salem Office: 641.592.1771 Email: salem@wctatel.net