FIRSTLutheranChurch
is a Christ-centered community committed to being
Faithful In Receiving and Sharing The Lord.
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 27, 2016 Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Service of The Word
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
GATHERING
Page 211 Confession and Forgiveness
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever.
Amen.
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Gracious God,
Have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved In the name of +Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
Amen.
ELW 533Gathering Song: “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”
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.
ELW 875Hymn of Praise “Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord!”(sing 2 times)
Prayer of the Day
WORD
First Reading: Proverbs 25:6-7
Psalm 112
Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Page 216The Gospel Acclamation
The Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14
ELW 641“All Are Welcome”
Sermon: Chris Lee
ELW 532“Gather Us In” (vs 1, 2, & 4)
Page 217Apostle’s Creed
Page 218Prayers of Intercession (after each petition)
Hear Us O God,
Your mercy is great.
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always
And also with you
THANKSGIVING
The Offering
ELW 840Hymn of Thanksgiving “Now Thank We All Our God”
The Offering Prayer
Merciful God
We offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us- ourselves, our time and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Page 221The Lord’s Prayer (left-hand column)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
SENDING
Blessing
The God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus.
Amen.
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The God of all grace +bless you now and forever.
Amen.
Sending Song: ELW 208 “Praise to You, O God of Mercy” Dismissal
Go forth into the world to serve God with gladness; be good of courage; hold fast to that which is good; render to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honor all people; love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
(A time to reach out and share a word with sisters and brothers in Christ.)
Welcome to God's House this weekend. Please sign a Worship Registration Card found in the pew racks. A Special Welcometo our guests. We are happy you have chosen to worship with us and invite you to worship at First Lutheran again. Please join us for fellowship in the Gathering Area after worship on Sunday.
Pastor: Pastor Heinrich
Organist: (5 pm) Rod Benedix
Ushers: (5 pm) Jake Bickford & Judy Bickford
Greeters: (5 pm) Galen Bartels & Donna Bartels
Lectors: (5 pm) Becky Benedix
Projection System: (5 pm) Alisa Smith
FirstLutheranChurch
210 East Platt Street
Maquoketa, Iowa52060
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 27, 2016
Saturday 5:00 p.m.