October 1st, 2017 THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 26a PRELUDE Nuages gris (Gray Clouds) Franz Liszt
Holy Communion Now the Feast WELCOME

INVOCATION

In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
INTRODUCTION
GATHERING SONG Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun (ELW 557)
Jesus parable about two sons who dont do what they say reveals surprises
in the reign of God, such as prostitutes and tax collectors going before GREETING
others into Gods kingdom. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of
humility, looking to the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy the Holy Spirit be with you all!
world. We rejoice today that Tom Tolbert and Katelin Morehead, soon to And also with you!
be married at Old Trinity, are joining with us in the work of the Gospel
through Affirmation of Baptism. KYRIE Now the Feast (ELW 157)

CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags

and a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed.
An usher will gladly provide you with assistance.

As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate
all cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.

We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion
registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so
that we may record your presence with us.

PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE PEW

Direct us, Lord God, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and
extend to us your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued,
and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name; and finally, by your
mercy, bring us to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord. Amen.
CANTICLE OF PRAISE Now the Feast and Celebration (ELW 167) PRAYER OF THE DAY

God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your
grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide
us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

Please be seated.

A MESSAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN

FIRST READING: Exodus 17:1-7 I will declare the mysteries of | ancient times
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that which we have heard and known, and what our fore- | bears have told
Because the thirsty Israelites quarreled with Moses and put the Lord to the us, we will not hide | from their children.
test, Moses cried out in desperation to the Lord. Nevertheless, the Lord 4
We will recount to generations to come the praiseworthy deeds and
commanded Moses to strike the rock to provide water for the people. The the power | of the LORD, and the wonderful works | God has
doubt-filled questionIs the Lord among us or not?received a done. R
dramatic and positive answer.
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From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites God worked marvels in the sight | of their ancestors,
journeyed by stages, as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, in the land of Egypt, in the | field of Zoan,
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but there was no water for the people to drink. 2The people quarreled with splitting open the sea and letting | them pass through;
Moses, and said, Give us water to drink. Moses said to them, Why do making the waters stand | up like walls;
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you quarrel with me? Why do you test the LORD? 3But the people thirsted leading them with a | cloud by day,
there for water; and the people complained against Moses and said, Why and all the night with a | glow of fire;
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did you bring us out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and livestock with splitting the rocks | in the wilderness
thirst? 4So Moses cried out to the LORD, What shall I do with this and giving them drink as | from the deep;
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people? They are almost ready to stone me. 5The LORD said to Moses, bringing streams out | of a rock,
Go on ahead of the people, and take some of the elders of Israel with you; making them flow down | like a river. R
take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. 6I will be
standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and SECOND READING: Philippians 2:1-13
water will come out of it, so that the people may drink. Moses did so, in As part of a call for harmony rather than self-seeking, Paul uses a very
the sight of the elders of Israel. 7He called the place Massah and Meribah, early Christian hymn that extols the selflessness of Christ in his obedient
because the Israelites quarreled and tested the LORD, saying, Is death on the cross. Christs selfless perspective is to be the essential
the LORD among us or not? perspective we share as the foundation for Christian accord.
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The word of the Lord. If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love,
Thanks be to God. any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy
complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord
and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in
PSALM 78:1-4, 12-16
humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4Let each of you look not
Refrain: to your own interests, but to the interests of others. 5Let the same mind be
in you that was in Christ Jesus,
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who, though he was in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God
as something to be exploited,
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but emptied himself,
Tone: taking the form of a slave,
being born in human likeness.
And being found in human form,
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he humbled himself
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Hear my teaching, | O my people; and became obedient to the point of death
incline your ears to the words | of my mouth. even death on a cross.
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I will open my mouth | in a parable;
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Therefore God also highly exalted him After driving the moneychangers out of the temple (21:12), Jesus begins
and gave him the name teaching there. His authority is questioned by the religious leaders, who
that is above every name, are supposed to be in charge of the temple.
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so that at the name of Jesus 23
When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the
every knee should bend,
people came to him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority are
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 you doing these things, and who gave you this authority? 24Jesus said to
and every tongue should confess
them, I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
will also tell you by what authority I do these things. 25Did the baptism of
to the glory of God the Father.
John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? And they argued with
12 one another, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in
you not believe him? 26But if we say, Of human origin, we are afraid of
my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own
the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet. 27So they answered Jesus, We
salvation with fear and trembling; 13for it is God who is at work in you,
do not know. And he said to them, Neither will I tell you by what
enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
authority I am doing these things.
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What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and
The word of the Lord.
said, Son, go and work in the vineyard today. 29He answered, I will not;
Thanks be to God.
but later he changed his mind and went. 30The father went to the second and
said the same; and he answered, I go, sir; but he did not go. 31Which of
Please rise for the reading of the gospel.
the two did the will of his father? They said, The first. Jesus said to
them, Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32For John came to you in the way of
As the Gospel is announced, worshippers are invited to trace a cross upon
righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the
their forehead, then over their lips, and then over their hearts, silently
prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your
praying, May the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ be ever on my mind, on
minds and believe him.
my lips, and in my heart.
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Please be seated.

SERMON Saturday, Pastor Libby Buuck Sunday, Pastor Charles Peterson

Please stand for the hymn.

HYMN OF THE DAY: Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (ELW 712)

VERSE: My sheep hear my voice, | says the Lord;*

I know them and they | follow me. (John 10:27) AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM

GOSPEL Matthew 21:23-32 Dear friends, we give thanks for the gift of baptism and for Tom Tolbert
The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew. and Katelin Morehead, one with us in the body of Christ, who are making
Glory to you, O Lord. public affirmation of their baptism.

Those making affirmation are presented by a sponsor or another
representative of the congregation:
I present Tom and Katelin who desire to make public affirmation
of their baptism.
The presiding minister may continue with prayer.
Let us pray.
Merciful God, we thank you for Katelin and Tom,
whom you have made your own by water and the Word in baptism.
You have called them to yourself,
enlightened them with the gifts of your Spirit,
and nourished them in the community of faith.
Uphold your servants in the gifts and promises of baptism,
and unite the hearts of all whom you have brought to new birth.
We ask this in the name of Christ. Amen.
The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of
baptism.
Tom and Katelin, I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin,
and confess the faith of the church.
Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God,
the powers of this world that rebel against God,
and the ways of sin that draw you from God?
Response:
I renounce them.
The presiding minister addresses the candidates and the assembly. As they
recite the creed, worshippers are invited to bow beginning with the words
born of the Virgin Mary, until the words he descended to the dead.
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
I believe in Jesus Christ, Gods 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.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
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.
THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and
all of Gods creation.
A brief silence.
Each petition ends with:
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.
The presiding minister addresses those making public affirmation of
baptism.
Katelin and Tom, you have made public profession of your faith. Do you
intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism:
to live among Gods faithful people,
to hear the word of God and share in the Lords supper,
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?
Each person responds:
I do, and I ask God to help and guide me.
The minister addresses the assembly.
People of God, do you promise to support this woman and man and pray
for them in their life in Christ?
We do, and we ask God to help and guide us.
Let us pray.
We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you
give us new birth, cleanse us from sin, and raise us to eternal life.

The blessing may be repeated for each person. The minister may lay both
hands on the head of the person and say:
Stir up in Tom and Katelin the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom
and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge
and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and
forever. Amen.

Those making public affirmation stand and face the assembly. A
representative of the congregation addresses the assembly.
Let us rejoice with this sister and brother in Christ.
We rejoice with you in the life of baptism. Together we will give thanks
and praise to God and proclaim the good news to all the world.
Please greet one another in the peace of the risen Christ.
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray. O God, ruler of heaven and earth, all that we have and all that
we are come through you. We offer back in thanksgiving a portion of what
you have given us: our time, our work, and our wealth. With them we
dedicate our lives to the care and redemption of all that you have made,
through Jesus Christ, who gave himself for the salvation of the world.
Amen.

PEACE DIALOGUE

The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

TEMPLE TALK: CONGREGATIONAL LIFE TEAM

MUSIC AT THE OFFERING Lamb of God arr. Christiansen

OFFERTORY HYMN: As the Grains of Wheat (ELW 465)

PREFACE INVITATION TO COMMUNION

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY All who desire to leave their old lives behind and live in Christ, come to the
table!

All baptized people are welcome to the table to receive Christs body and
blood. If you have not been baptized, you are also welcome to the table as
Gods guest; we are honored by your presence. We recognize the Body of
Christ as the community of the baptized, so if you would like to become part
of the Body of Christ, we encourage you to seek baptism. If you cant or
dont wish to receive today, we encourage you to hold your hands over
your chest for a blessing as you come forward.

COMMUNION

The body of Christ, given for you.

The blood of Christ, shed for you.
Amen.

LAMB OF GOD O Christ, Lamb of God

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Worshippers are invited to bow with the consecration of the Lords body
and blood, each time the words Do this for the remembrance of me, are
spoken.

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory
the body and blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord; to whom, with you and the
Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

LORD'S PRAYER

Risen Lord, remember us in your kingdom, and teach us to pray:

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.
 UPCOMING COMMEMORATIONS

Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, died 1226

Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance
SONG DURING DISTRIUBUTION: to serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called
Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am (ELW 814) Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching "using words
if necessary." Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Theodor Fliedner, renewer of society, died 1864
Almighty God, you gave your Son Jesus Christ both as a sacrifice for sin Wednesday, October 4, 2017
and a model of godly life. Move us by your Holy Spirit to receive him Fliedner helped to bring about a revival of the ministry of deaconesses
always with thanksgiving and conform our lives to his; through the same among Lutherans. He was influenced in this by Moravian deaconesses he
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. had met. The motherhouse he founded in Kaiserswerth, Germany, inspired
many around the world to take up this ministry.
SENDING OF HOLY COMMUNION
William Tyndale, translator, martyr, died 1536
O God of tender compassion, as you healed the sick and welcomed the Friday, October 6, 2017
stranger, bless those who leave this assembly to share the gifts of this table Tyndale was ordained a priest in England, and wished to translate the Bible
with our sisters and brothers who are sick/homebound/imprisoned. May into English. He was opposed in this by King Henry VIII, causing him to
they be sustained by the love and prayers of this community, and by the flee to Germany. He completed the New Testament in 1525, but before he
Bread of Life that satisfies all hunger, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. could finish the Old Testament, he was tried for heresy and burned at the
stake.
BLESSING
Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, pastor in North America, died 1787
Almighty God, Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit bless you and keep you, now Saturday, October 7, 2017
and forever. Amen. Divided Lutherans in America asked leaders in Europe to send someone
who could take charge and unite their work. Muhlenberg was sent, and was
SENDING HYMN: The Lord Now Sends Us Forth (ELW 538) effective in organizing the American Lutherans. Among other
accomplishments, his liturgical principles became the basis for the
DISMISSAL Common Service of 1888.

Go in peace. Love as God has loved you. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF
Thanks be to God. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH?

POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in e J. S. Bach We receive members throughout the year by Baptism, Affirmation of Faith,
Confirmation, Letter of Transfer, and New Member Instruction. Please
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in contact the church office with any questions. 224-6818.
memory of the 94th birthday of Frank (Chick) Hudecek.
Presented by Anne Hudecek and family. Please feel free to take your bulletin and happenings with you.
If you wish to discard your bulletin, a recycling box is located at the exit.
Thank you.