Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 24, 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: Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I cry unto You daily. For You,
Lord, are good and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy to all
who call upon You. - C: Bow down Your ear, O Lord, hear me, for I am poor and
needy. - Hymn: “We Give Thee but Thine Own” #410
*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: Isaiah 55:6-9
Psalm 27:1-9 (bulletin insert)
The Second Reading: Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 - The Holy Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16
Naomi’s Heart Mission Collection - Sermon Rev. Matt Knuppel
- Hymn: “Lord of Light” #405
- 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: “Let All Things Now Living” #557
- Sending
- Postlude
- 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.
- Disciples in Service- Sunday, September24
- Ushers: Dan Alloway, Rik Maxey
- Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: John Kollmeyer
- Acolyte: Roman Hurst Crucifer: Ruby Hurst
- Servers: Holly Alloway, Debbie Voigt
- Altar Guild: Carla Lynch
- Disciples in Service- Sunday, October 1
- Ushers: Rusty Bates, Rob Maxey
- Organist: John Trotta Lay Reader: Bill White
- Acolyte: William Roberts Crucifer: Marc Voigt
- Servers: Beth Bates, Cheryl White
- Altar Guild: Debbie Voigt