Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11 & 18, 2015 Sundays after Pentecost Welcome Visitors! We re glad you are with us today. Please sign in on the YES! Sheet and pass it to the center aisle. If you would like to request a prayer to be read during worship, write it on the back. An usher will pick it up during the Hymn of the Day. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 611 Randolph Oak Park, Illinois 60302 708-848-4741 churchoffice@goodshepherdlc.org www.goodshepherdlc.org Embracing the diversity of God s creation and celebrating our oneness in Christ.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Setting 1 ELW=red book hymnal Congregation responses are bold After worship, please leave your bulletin in the basket located in the narthex so it can be used again in upcoming services. Take the Good Shepherd Epistle home to use throughout the week. Gathering Prelude Announcements Confession & Forgiveness All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, whose name is majestic in all the earth, who rescues and heals in every time of trouble, who does all things well. Let us come before God, seeking forgiveness and life. Silence is kept for reflection. Steadfast and saving God, have mercy on us. We confess to you all the ways we turn from you and harm one another. In your compassion, forgive our sins and heal our hurts. 2
Bring forth from us a harvest of righteousness, the fruits of gentleness and peacemaking, the sheaves of wisdom and justice; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. In the name of Jesus, the Son of God, receive mercy and find grace in your time of need. Your transgressions are forgiven; God s love is healing balm for your wounds. Rejoice, for God raises you up to new life in Christ. Opening Hymn Sept. 27 "In Christ Called to Baptize" ELW 575 (st. 1, 3 and 4) Oct. 4 "Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun" ELW 557 (st. 1, 4 and 5) Oct. 11 "Praise and Thanksgiving" ELW 689 Oct. 18 "The Strife is O er, the Battle Done" ELW 366 (st. 1, 3 and 5) Greeting Presiding Minister: 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. Prayer of the Day Presiding Minister: Let us pray Today s Readings 3
Word First Reading Sept. 27 James 5:13-20 Oct. 4 -- Genesis 2:18-24 Oct. 11 Amos 5:6-7 Oct. 18 Isaiah 53:4-12 Today s Readings Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Skit Second Reading Sept. 27 Psalm 19:7-14 Oct. 4 Psalm 8 Today s Readings Oct. 11 Hebrews 4:12-16 Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Oct. 18 Psalm 91:9-16 Gospel Acclamation 4
Gospel Before the gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. After the gospel: Praise to you, O Christ. Today s Readings Gathering Song & Mini-Meditation for Children Children are invited to come forward during the song. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness and all these things shall be added until you. Allelu, alleluia Hymn of the Day During the hymn, YES! Sheets are collected. Sept. 27 "Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove" ELW 404 Oct. 4 "Will You Let Me Be Your Servant" ELW 659 Oct. 11 "The Word of God is Source and Seed" ELW 506 Oct. 18 "For by Grace You Have Been Saved" ELW 597 Sermon Time for Silent Reflection Pastor Kathy Nolte Stewardship Testimony Prayers of Intercession Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. 5
Meal Offering Gifts are gathered as the table is prepared. An instrumental offering is shared. Offertory Hymn Let the Vineyards 6
Offering Prayer Assisting Minister: Let us pray God of grace, we hear your call to generous giving in the way you meet our needs each day, and in the peace you give which passes understanding. Having received so much, we offer all we have, our time, talents and money for your kingdom. Bless these gifts for the work of your church. Great Thanksgiving Presiding minister greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks. 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. Eucharistic Prayer 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. 7
Lord s Prayer Presiding Minister: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Invitation to Communion God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. Communion Please come forward as the ushers direct. You will be given bread. You may eat the bread and drink; or intinct (dip) in the large cup and eat. Please move to the appropriate server. The silver cup has wine; the oversize pottery cup has grape juice for intinction. Gluten free communion wafers are available. Please let Pastor Kathy or the assisting minister know when you come forward. After you commune, feel free to kneel at the altar rail in silent prayer. 8
Communion Song Lamb of God Communion Hymns Sept. 27 "Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ" ELW 402 "Draw Us in The Spirit's Tether" ELW 470 Oct. 4 "We Are All One" ELW 643 "Ubi Caritas" ELW 642 Oct. 11 "O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come" ELW 610 Healer of Our Every Ill ELW 512 Oct. 19 "Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love" ELW 708 Lord, Listing to Your Children Praying ELW 752 9
Presiding Minister: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Prayer after Communion Assisting Minister: Let us pray Thank you, merciful God, for the bounty of your creation for the gifts of the field and vine that nourish our bodies, souls and hearts. Sustained by this meal and the assurance of your grace through our Lord, Jesus Christ, may our lives reflect your presence and may you be our priority. Sending Blessing Presiding Minister: May God bless you. May God keep you ever with great care and lead your life with love. May Christ s warm welcome shine in your life, and peace in heart and home prevail through every day till greater life shall call. 10
Sending Hymn Sept. 27 "Go My Children, with My Blessing" ELW 543 Oct. 4 "Heaven is Singing For Joy" ELW 664 Oct. 11 Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises ELW 535 Oct. 18 The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve ELW 551 Dismissal Assisting Minister: Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be to God. Postlude 11
Stewardship skits adapted from "Edythe's Gifts" by Margaret D. McGee, InTheCourtyard.com From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26258. 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. printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper Pastor Rev. Kathryn Nolte Council President Robert Hann Council Vice President Beth Houle Director Christian Education Deac. Debbie Rank Music Director Jonathan Oblander Communications Jeanne Peppler Office Administrator Vicki May Custodian Tali Melani Sunday Nursery Attendants Elois Gardner & Ruth Collins 12