October 7 2018 9:00 am PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Dance (Handchime Choir) WELCOME CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Let us come before God, seeking forgiveness and life. (Silence is kept for reflection and self-examination) Steadfast and saving God, have mercy on us. In so many ways we cause or suffer brokenness: envy, ambition, conflict, boasting, hard hearts, lashing tongues, neglect of our neighbor s needs. In your compassion, forgive our sins and heal our hurts. Bring forth from us a harvest of righteousness, the fruits of gentleness and peace, the sheaves of love and joy in your presence; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen God's love in Christ is healing balm for your wounds. In the name of + Jesus, the Son of God, receive mercy and find grace in your time of need. Because of his death and resurrection, your transgressions are forgiven. Amen
PROCESSIONAL HYMN For the Beauty of the Earth GREETING 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 4
HYMN OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Sovereign God, you have created us to live in loving community with one another. Form us for life that is faithful and steadfast, and teach us to trust like little children, that we may reflect the image of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. 4
FIRST READING Genesis 2:18-24 18 The Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner. 19 So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for the man there was not found a helper as his partner. 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God. its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said, This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called Woman, for out of Man this one was taken. 24 Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh. SECOND READING Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 1 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3 He is the reflection of God s glory and the exact imprint of God s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 5 Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. 6 But someone has testified somewhere, What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or mortals, that you care for them? 7 You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God. you have crowned them with glory and honor, 8 subjecting all things under their feet. Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, 9 but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10 It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, 12 saying, I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. ALLELUIA VERSE
HOLY GOSPEL Mark 10:2-16 The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the 10 th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. 2 Some Pharisees came, and to test [Jesus] they asked, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? 3 He answered them, What did Moses command you? 4 They said, Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her. 5 But Jesus said to them, Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. 6 But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. 7 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. 10 Then in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. 11 He said to them, Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery. 13 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. 15 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it. 16 And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. CHILDREN S MESSAGE HYMN OF THE DAY Father Welcomes 6
SERMON APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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 (response to each petition:) Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. SHARING OF THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. OFFERING OFFERTORY PRAYER Let us pray. God of majesty, in your might you have created all things, and you entrust to our care what you have made. Receive our offerings, and make them a sign of our dedication to provide for the needs of all people in the name of the one who sustains all things by his word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE; 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. 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 through our Savior Jesus Christ; He overcame death by his resurrection and opened up for us the way to eternal life with you. 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: 7
SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy WORDS OF INSTITUTION For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. All sing: To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever. All sing: 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 8
LAMB OF GOD Scripture says, Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord s death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26. Martin Luther s Small Catechism says, Holy Communion is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ Himself for us Christians to eat and drink. All baptized communion are invited to come to the table and receive a blessing. As you approach the table down the aisles, receive an empty cup from the cart. Proceed to the left or the right and gather around the altar. After each gathered group has communed, they are dismissed in peace. As you return to your seat down the side aisles, place your cup in the racks on the tables to your left or right. Non-alcoholic wine is offered in pre-filled cups for those who cannot drink alcohol. These cups are marked in the rack. prefer this option. 9
COMMUNION SONGS I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 10
Blest Be the Tie that Binds DISMISSAL The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and keep us in his grace. Amen THANKSGIVING PRAYER O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen BENEDICTION The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Go in peace. Christ lives in you. Thanks be to God. 11
CLOSING HYMN Christ Be My Leader Worship leader and Preacher Piano Handchime Choir Director Elder Lector Greeter Ushers Acolyte/Crucifer Jon Marxhausen Jill Olofson Jon Marxhausen Paul Hartleben Tom Schoenberg Janice Henderson Allen & Sally Warren Kiernan Benson A $1 suggested donation for treats and coffee helps us to continue to serve our fellowship times! Let s all reach out to one another with the grace of God and the love of Christ! 12
Welcome Friends! Thank you for worshipping with us today. Please fill out a welcome card and place it in the basket on the table in the entryway. Help yourself to a welcome packet that will tell you more about the ministry at Grace of God. You are always welcome at Grace of God. GRACE OF GOD MISSION STATEMENT Grace of God is a Christ-centered community gathered around Word and Sacrament, preaching Christ crucified, serving our neighbor and discovering what it means to live under the grace of God. SMALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP AT GRACE OF GOD Busy bags for young children are available in the classroom adjacent to the worship space near the doors. That room also X has a speaker to hear the worship service. October 7-14, 2018 Sunday, October 7 9:00 am PENTECOST 20 Fellowship time after worship 10:15 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class 6:00 pm OKTOBERFEST YOUTH FUNDRAISER Tuesday, October 9 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study Wednesday, October 10 6:00 pm Bible Blazers, Confirmation and Youth Bible Study 7:15 pm Handchime Choir 7:45 pm Cantate Choir Sunday, October 14 9:00 am PENTECOST 21 Fellowship time after worship 10:15 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
ADULT BIBLE STUDY TODAY at 10:15 am We will take a 7 week look at Luther s Small Catechism with fresh video intros, a companion book and conversation about the catechism s meaning for TODAY! ALL ARE WELCOME! SERVING IN WORSHIP DATE ELDER ACOLYTE LECTOR USHERS GREETERS 10/7/18 Paul Hartleben Kiernan Benson Tom Schoenberg Allen & Sally Warren Janice Henderson 10/14/18 Tom Schoenberg TJ Richter Jeff Olofson Dan & Jason Evenson Angie McMorrow 10/21/18 Tom Schoenberg Allen Warren Jerry Corson/ Bruce Gilman George & Kathy Rehbein
FILL THE BINS IN THE FELLOWSHIP AREA Help for the Youth Connections Drop-In Center! You may be thinking what is that?! The Youth Connections Drop-In Center located in Stillwater is a safe space for youth ages 13-24 who are homeless or unstably housed. Between 4% and 9% of youth in Washington County experience housing instability. Drop-In Center services for youth include: Basic needs hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, computer lab, charging stations, food and personal care items to take with them. For the remainder of September and during the month of October we re collecting items needed at the Drop-In Center. Please consider purchasing and donating the following items to help fill the bins we ve provided. Questions? Contact Kathy Rehbein or Audrey Gilman Items sized for youth ages 13-24: Sports bras Boxers Underwear Socks Shower flip flops CLEANING CREW SCHEDULE Food items: Fruit/fruit cups/plastic spoons Granola bars or energy/protein bars Snack size of chips, dried fruit or fruit snacks, cookies, crackers Nuts/trail mix Cereal cups October 9-13 October 16-20 October 23-27 TEAM 4 Roxanne Cleary/Jeff & Jill Olofson/ Allen & Sally Warren TEAM 5 Randy & Janice Henderson /Bruce & Audrey Gilman /Janice Roth TEAM 6 Paul & Cami Hartleben/Tom& Karen Schoenberg Holiday Poinsettia Sale The Youth are selling poinsettias to decorate the church and your home. This will help fund their next mission trip Order by October 28 There are 6 1/2 and 8 available in white, red or ice crystal Plant card are available also - they never expire and make a great Christmas gift They will arrive at the church on December 12.
GRACE OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH 420 Hayward Avenue North Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 651.730.4900 www.graceofgodlutheran.com Jon Marxhausen