L u t h e r a n C h u r c h o f t h e G o o d S h e p h e r d 1 0 7 S. 1 7 t h A v e n u e C o a t e s v i l l e, P A 1 9 3 2 0 6 1 0-3 8 4-2 0 3 5 w w w. l u t h g o o d s h e p. o r g October 7, 2018 8:00 am & 10:30 am Our Mission To Know, to Live and to Share God s Word Welcome to each and all gathered together for worship. We extend a heart-felt welcome to our guests and visitors. We trust that our worship will be a blessing for those long and short in faith and for those who are seeking spiritual encounter with Christ. We ask that guests please sign our guestbook. Communion: We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Savior of the world; that He died on the cross for the forgiveness of all humanity; that according to His promise, He is truly and really present in the sacramental meal. We believe that partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ occasions the confession of our sin and the desire to amend our lives. If you are Baptized and share our faith, please feel free to share our altar.
Prelude: When The Poor Ones - Manzano Bible Verse: Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Welcome Please fill out the friendship pad in your pew, (please be sure to date the top of the page.) Confession and Forgiveness 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 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. Gathering Hymn: ELW #496, One Bread, One Body 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. 1
Hymn of Praise: ELW Page122, This Is The Feast 2
Prayer of the Day: Let us pray, together: Most high Lord, grant your people grace to renounce the vanities of this world; that, following the way of Saint Francis, we may delight in your whole creation with joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Blessing of the Quilts Please be seated First Reading: Jeremiah 22:13 16 Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms by injustice; who makes his neighbours work for nothing, and does not give them their wages; who says, I will build myself a spacious house with large upper rooms, and who cuts out windows for it, panelling it with cedar, and painting it with vermilion. Are you a king because you compete in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him. He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? says the Lord. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm: Psalm 148:7 14 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea-monsters and all deeps; 8 Fire and hail, snow and fog, tempestuous wind, doing his will; 9 Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars; 10 Wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and winged birds; 11 Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, old and young together. 13 Let them praise the Name of the LORD, for his Name only is exalted, his splendor is over earth and heaven. 14 He has raised up strength for his people and praise for all his loyal servants, the children of Israel, a people who are near him. Hallelujah! Second Reading: Galatians 6:14 18 May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule-- peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3
Gospel Acclamation: ELW, Page 124 Gospel: Matthew 11:25 30 The holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus said, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated Children s Sermon, 10:30 am only Sermon Hymn of the Day: ELW #725, When The Poor Ones 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 power of 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 4
Please kneel as you are able Prayers of Intercession: Your Response today is: hear our prayer. Longing for God s will to be fulfilled among us, we pray persistently for the church, the world, and all people in need. A brief silence. Holy God, send your blessing out into the world through missionaries, evangelists, and servants of your church. Through them spread good news to all who need it. Bless us in our mission to know, live and share your word with others. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We praise you for the animals of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, and all the works of your hands. Let our care for all you have made reflect your desire for the health of all creation. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Rule the nations of this world with the same grace you employ to align planets, stars, and moons. Where there is disorder, move us toward righteousness and justice. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Deliver your care to your children who feel unworthy of care. Bend down low to lift up people who struggle to find others who will embrace them in time of need. We pray especially for Kennette Anderson, Marjorie Smith, Jennifer Wayne, George Pavelik, Muriel Rose, Mereda Senter, Hedy Tranchitella, Susan Scheivert, Nicky Raytik, Sam Horton, Dick & Mary Barringer, Ryan Musser, Dick Whiteman, Justin Roland, Judy Rose, Jennifer Jimenez, Kasen Colbach. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Bring reconciliation among this community. Heal relationships that are broken. When we face division, open our eyes to signs of new life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Along with all the saints, form us into a holy and loving community in which people can find abundant compassion and peace. Through us bring others into your unbreakable covenant. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Here other intercessions may be offered. Pastor: God of wonder, hear the prayers of your servants as we express our needs in the silence of the moment and the privacy of our hearts (long silence)...lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: Enfold all things in your compassion, O God, and bring us into your life through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. Please be seated Offering 5
Offertory: 8:00 am: Blessings arr. Cumberland 10:30 am: Now Thank We All Our God arr. Rosewall, Adult Choir Offertory Response: ELW, #187 Reprinted with permission OneLicense A-721145 Presentation of Gifts - Offering Prayer Let us pray, together: 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. 6
Great Thanksgiving 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 ELW, Page 130 Words of Institution 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. 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. Invitation To Communion Speak to us, O Lord, in the breaking of the bread, and make us one with you. Thanks be to God! 7
Lamb of God: ELW, Page 135 Please be seated, ushers will direct you to the communion rail Distribution Communion Music: W&P 95, Make Me A Channel of Your Peace W&P 18, Bind Us Together Post Communion Blessing The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God s grace. Amen. Post Communion Prayer Holy and compassionate God, in bread and wine you give us gifts that form us to be humble and courageous. May your words come to life in our serving and in our witness, that we might speak a living voice of healing and justice to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. Benediction 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. Sending Hymn: ELW #835, All Creatures Worship God Most High Announcements Dismissal Now go in peace, to Know, to Live, and to Share God s Word. Thanks be to God. 8