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Welcome 8:15am Service to Elk River Lutheran Church All are invited to share in the Lord s Supper. We encourage children to participate in worship and communion. Nursery is available, should you desire it. Restrooms are located in fellowship area and lower level.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress VERSE 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a sword and shield victorious; he breaks the cruel oppressor's rod and wins salvation glorious.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress The old evil foe, Sworn to work us woe, With dread craft and might he arms himself to fight. On earth he has no equal.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress VERSE 2 No strength of ours can match his might! We would be lost, rejected. But now a champion comes to fight, whom God himself elected.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress Ask who this may be: Lord of hosts is he! Christ Jesus our Lord, God's only Son, adored. He holds the field victorious.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress VERSE 3 Though hordes of devils fill the land all threat'ning to devour us, we tremble not, unmoved we stand; they cannot overpow'r us.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress This world's prince may rage, in fierce war engage. He is doomed to fail; God's judgment must prevail! One little word subdues him.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress VERSE 4 God's Word forever shall abide, no thanks to foes, who fear it; for God himself fights by our side with weapons of the Spirit.

Gathering Hymn (#503) A Mighty Fortress If they take our house, goods, fame, child, or spouse, wrench our life away, they cannot win the day. The kingdom's ours forever!

Confession and Forgiveness (p.94) P C Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Amen.

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P C Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent.

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) C In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Confession and Forgiveness (p. 94) P God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith. C Amen.

Greeting (p. 184) P C 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 (p138) In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

Kyrie (p138) For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

Kyrie (p138) For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.

Song of Praise (p. 139) Lord, God, Heavenly King Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Song of Praise (p. 139) Lord, God, Heavenly King Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

Song of Praise (p. 139) Lord, God, Heavenly King For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Prayer of the day Holy God, heavenly Father, in the waters of the flood you saved the chosen, and in the wilderness of temptation you protected your Son from sin. Renew us in the gift of baptism. May your holy angels be with us, that the wicked foe may have no power over us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 18Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, 19in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, 20who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah,

Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22 during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. 21And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.

Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 1To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2My God, I put my trust in you; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.

Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 3Let none who look to you be put to shame; rather let those be put to shame who are treacherous. 4Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths.

Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 5Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. 6Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, for they are from everlasting.

Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 7Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; remember me according to your steadfast love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. 8You are gracious and upright, O Lord; therefore, you teach sinners in your way.

Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 9You lead the lowly in justice and teach the lowly your way. 10All your paths, O Lord, are steadfast love and faithfulness to those who keep your covenant and your testimonies.

Gospel Acclamation Please stand for the Gospel

Gospel Acclamation (p.142b) Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and abounding in steadfast love.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 P C The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 [Jesus said to the disciples:] 1 Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 3But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your alms may be done in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 5 And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 6But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 16 And whenever you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 17But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. 19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; 20but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 P C The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, O Christ

Children s Message Children are invited to come to the front.

Sermon Pastor Nathan Mugaas Mark 8:31 -- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. Mark 8:34 -- If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service VERSE 1 Lord, whose love in humble service bore the weight of human need, who upon the cross, forsaken, worked your mercy's perfect deed:

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service we, your servants, bring the worship not of voice alone, but heart; consecrating to your purpose ev'ry gift which you impart.

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service VERSE 2 Still your children wander homeless; still the hungry cry for bread; still the captives long for freedom; still in grief we mourn our dead.

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service As you, Lord, in deep compassion healed the sick and freed the soul, by your Spirit send your power to our world to make it whole.

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service VERSE 3 As we worship, grant us vision, till your love's revealing light in its height and depth and greatness dawns upon our quickened sight,

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service making known the needs and burdens your compassion bids us bear, stirring us to ardent service, your abundant life to share.

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service VERSE 4 Called by worship to your service, forth in your dear name we go, to the child, the youth, the aged, love in living deeds to show;

Hymn of the Day (#712) Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service hope and health, good will and comfort, counsel, aid and peace we give, that your servants, Lord, in freedom may your mercy know and live.

Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Apostles Creed 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.

Apostles Creed 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.

Apostles Creed 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.

Blessing of the quilts

Prayers of Intercession Confident that God our light and our salvation hears us when we pray, let us offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need. P C Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Sharing of the Peace P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you.

Offertory Let us share and receive the gifts God has given us. People Need the Lord by Greg Nelson & Phill McHugh Arr. By Phil Perkins featuring River s Edge Quartet

Offering Prayer P C Let us pray, God our provider, you have not fed us with bread alone, but with words of grace and life. Bless us and these your gifts, which we receive from your bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving (p. 190) P C P C P C 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 (p.181) Holy, holy, holy Lord God, God of might and power; holy is the Lord. Holy, holy, holy, holy Lord God, God of might and power; holy is the Lord.

Holy, Holy, Holy (p.181) Hosanna in the highest, hosanna here on earth. Blest is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna here on earth. Blest is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Words of Institution P 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.

The Lord s Prayer C 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

The Lord s Prayer C 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.

Communion Invitation Come to the banquet, for all is now ready. You are invited to join in Holy Communion. Children are welcomed to join us at the altar for a blessing. Gluten free wafers available. Both wine and grape juice are available.

Lamb of God (p 182) O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us, have mercy upon us.

Lamb of God (p 182) O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us peace, grant us your peace.