September 17th Bulletin, 2023 – Grace Lutheran Church

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 17, 2023
Lutheran Book of Worship – Setting 2
Please stand, as you are able, when indicated by *

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Brief Order for Confession & Forgiveness p. 77
*P: Bow down Your ear, O Lord, hear me. O You, my God, save
Your servant that trusts in You. Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I
cry unto You daily.
C: Rejoice the soul of Your servant: for unto You, Lord, do I
lift up my soul
Hymn: “Today Your Mercy Calls Us” #304
*Apostolic Greeting p. 78
Hymn of Praise (“Glory to God in the highest…”) p. 79-80
Prayer of the Day p. 82
The First Reading: Genesis 50:15-21
Psalm 103:1-12 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: Romans 14:1-12
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 18: 21-35
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection
Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
Hymn: “I Lay My Sins on Jesus” #305
Apostles’ Creed p. 85
Prayer of the Church p. 85
The Peace p. 86
Offering & Offertory (“Let the Vineyards…”) p. 86
Great Thanksgiving p. 88-89
Words of Institution & Lord’s Prayer p. 89-91
Agnus Dei and Communion p. 92
Post-Communion Canticle (“Thank the Lord…”) p. 92-93
Benediction & Amen p. 94-95
Hymn: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #543
Sending
Postlude
The altar flowers today are given to the Glory of God

Welcome to our Visitors!
Grace Lutheran Church welcomes you as you join us in worship this morning. Please fill out a Visitor Connect card, these are
found either on the entrance table or in the pew rack in front of you. Completed cards will be collected along with the offering today.
Sunday School
All are welcome to attend Sunday School before worship beginning at 8:45; classes are available for both children and adults

Holy Communion
Those who are baptized and believe that Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, is truly present in, with, and under the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation, are welcome to the Lord’s Table. Please let the Pastor know that you wish to receive this gift of life by holding out your open hands. If you desire to drink the wine from the common cup, please proceed to the left chalice after receiving the wafer. If you prefer to dip the wafer into the wine, please proceed to the right chalice after receiving the wafer. You are encouraged to bring young children forward for a blessing. The sign for a blessing is folded hands.