THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 23
September 7 and 8, 2019 PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on Lift High the Cross Wells
Holy Communion (ELW 8) WELCOME
INVOCATION
In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
GATHERING SONG: Lift High the Cross (ELW 660)
INTRODUCTION GREETING
Called to contemplate the cost of discipleship today, we might be helped by The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
translating Paul’s request to Philemon into our prayer of the day: Refresh the Holy Spirit be with you all!
my heart in Christ. Strengthened by the company and forgiveness of the And also with you!
Christ in the blessed sacrament and recalling God’s grace in remembrance
of baptism, we can be strengthened in this hour to “choose life”—to choose CANTICLE OF PRAISE
life in God as our own.
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
Draw your church together, O God, into one great company of disciples,
together following our teacher Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together
serving in Christ’s mission to the world, and together witnessing to your
love wherever you will send us; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
shall live and become numerous, and the LORD your God will bless you in
the land that you are entering to possess. 17But if your heart turns away and
you do not hear, but are led astray to bow down to other gods and serve
them, 18I declare to you today that you shall perish; you shall not live long
in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to enter and possess. 19I call
heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life
and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your
descendants may live, 20loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and
holding fast to him; for that means life to you and length of days, so that
you may live in the land that the LORD swore to give to your ancestors, to
Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 1
Refrain:
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Direct us, O Lord God, in all our doings with your continual help, that in all Tone:
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.
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Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel | of the wicked,
Please be seated. nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats | of the scornful!
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Their delight is in the law | of the LORD,
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE and they meditate on God’s teaching | day and night. R
FIRST READING: DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 3
They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due
Moses speaks to the Israelites, who are about to enter the land promised to season, with leaves that |
their ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this passage, he lays out the do not wither; everything they | do shall prosper.
stark choice before them: choose life by loving and obeying the Lord; or 4
It is not so | with the wicked;
choose death by following other gods. they are like chaff which the wind | blows away.
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See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when | judgment comes,
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If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am nor the sinner in the council | of the righteous.
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commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his For the LORD knows the way | of the righteous,
ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you but the way of the wicked shall | be destroyed. R
SECOND READING: PHILEMON 1-21 Please stand for the reading of the gospel.
While Paul was in prison, he was aided by a runaway slave named
Onesimus. The slave’s master, Philemon, was a Christian friend of Paul. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Paul told Onesimus to return to his master and encouraged Philemon to
receive Onesimus back as a Christian brother.
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Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother,
To Philemon our dear friend and co-worker, 2to Apphia our sister, to
Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:
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Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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When I remember you in my prayers, I always thank my God 5because
I hear of your love for all the saints and your faith toward the Lord Jesus. 6I
pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective when you perceive
all the good that we may do for Christ. 7I have indeed received much joy
and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have
been refreshed through you, my brother.
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For this reason, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to
do your duty, 9yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love—and I, As the Gospel is announced, worshippers are invited to trace a cross upon
Paul, do this as an old man, and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus. 10I their foreheads, then over their lips, and then over their hearts, silently
am appealing to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I have become praying, “May the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ be ever on my mind, on
during my imprisonment. 11Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is my lips, and in my heart.
indeed useful both to you and to me. 12I am sending him, that is, my own
heart, back to you. 13I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.
service to me in your place during my imprisonment for the gospel; 14but I Glory to you, O Lord.
preferred to do nothing without your consent, in order that your good deed
might be voluntary and not something forced. 15Perhaps this is the reason GOSPEL: Luke 14:25-33
he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back Jesus speaks frankly about the fearsome costs of discipleship. Those who
forever, 16no longer as a slave but more than a slave, a beloved brother— follow him should know from the outset that completing the course of
especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the discipleship will finally mean renouncing all other allegiances.
Lord. 25
17 Now large crowds were traveling with [Jesus;] and he turned and said to
So if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would
them, 26“Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife
welcome me. 18If he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything,
and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my
charge that to my account. 19I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand: I
disciple. 27Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my
will repay it. I say nothing about your owing me even your own self. 20Yes,
disciple. 28For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit
brother, let me have this benefit from you in the Lord! Refresh my heart in
down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?
Christ. 21Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that 29
Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who
you will do even more than I say.
see it will begin to ridicule him, 30saying, ‘This fellow began to build and
was not able to finish.’ 31Or what king, going out to wage war against
The word of the Lord.
another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with
Thanks be to God. ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty
thousand? 32If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a Assured by your promise to hear us, we lay our prayers before your throne
delegation and asks for the terms of peace. 33So therefore, none of you can of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.”
CONFESSION OF SIN AND PROCLAMATION OF FORGIVENESS
The gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ. Beloved in the Lord, let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of
Please be seated. one another.
Silence for reflection.
SERMON Pastor Libby Buuck
Most merciful God,
Please stand for the hymn. We confess that we have turned away from loving you, our neighbor,
and the world you cherish. We are truly sorry and humbly repent from
HYMN OF THE DAY Jesus Call Us; o’er the Tumult (ELW 696) this way of death. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and
unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Fill us
APOSTLES’ CREED with your Spirit, uphold us, and lead us, so that we may live and serve
As they recite the creed, worshippers are invited to bow beginning with the you in full, joyful life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
words “born of the virgin Mary,” until the words “he descended to the
dead.” 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
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. name of Jesus Christ, I declare to you: God forgives you all your sins.
Almighty God strengthen you through the Holy Spirit that Christ may live
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived in your hearts by faith and show forth in your life.
by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Amen.
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 PEACE
the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and
the dead. The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
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 Please rise and greet one another in the peace of the risen Christ.
everlasting. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
OFFERTORY Adagio Georg Friedrich Händel
Sustained and nurtured by our generous God, we gather as one to pray for
the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. OFFERTORY HYMN: Create in Me A Clean Heart (ELW 188)
Please kneel or sit as you are able.
Each petition ends with:
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
OFFERING PRAYER
Blessed are you, O God, for the greening earth given for all,
for the talents we are given to share, and for this bread and wine.
Transform us to be the body of Christ, that, feasting on this food and drink,
our lives may reflect your generosity; through Christ our Lord. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Amen. Worshippers are invited to bow with the consecration of the Lord’s body
and blood, each time the words “Do this for the remembrance of me,” are
DIALOGUE spoken.
The Lord be with you. Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory. In
And also with you. great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick
Lift up your hearts. and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross,
We lift them to the Lord. opened his arms to all.
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise. 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
PREFACE my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to
places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and
our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And
so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of Remembering, therefore, his life, death, resurrection, and ascension, we
heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: await his coming in glory.
Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, and unite the wills of all
who share this heavenly food, 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 SONG DURING DISTRIBUTION: O Master, Let Me Walk with You
from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever.
Amen.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
God invites you to this table of bounty.
Come, the banquet is ready.
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
Amen.
Lutherans believe, teach and confess that we receive the true Body and
Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. If you desire to pick up the cross and
live in Christ, we hope you will receive with us. Even if you do not feel
prepared to receive the sacrament today we hope you will join us at the
table. Simply hold your hands over your heart and the pastor will give you
a blessing. Pastor will be glad to discuss Holy Communion and Holy
Baptism with you!
LAMB OF GOD
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
The body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless you and keep
you in his grace.
Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
O God, in this holy communion, you have welcomed us into your presence,
nourished us with words of mercy, and fed us at your table. Amid the cares
of this life, strengthen us to love you with all our heart, serve our neighbors
with a willing spirit, and honor the earth you have made; through Christ our
Lord.
Amen.
SENDING OF HOLY COMMUNION
O God of tender compassion, as you healed the sick and welcomed the
stranger, bless those who leave this assembly to share the gifts of this table
with our sisters and brothers who are sick/homebound/imprisoned. May
they be sustained by the love and prayers of this community, and by the
Bread of Life that satisfies all hunger, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
BLESSING
Guard the good treasure entrusted to you,
with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
Almighty God ☩ bless you with grace, mercy, and peace,
now and forever.
Amen.
SENDING HYMN: God’s Work, Our Hands (Tune 731)
A hymn titled “God’s Work, Our Hands” written by Wayne Wold was DISMISSAL
selected as the winning entry in the ELCA’s “God’s work. Our hands.”
Sunday hymn contest. Wold, a professor and chair of the music department Go in peace. Christ is sending you.
at Hood College in Frederick, Md., where he also serves as concert Thanks be to God.
manager and college organist. Wold is also the director of music ministry
at First Lutheran Church in Ellicott City, Md. The selected hymn represents POSTLUDE Prelude in e J. S. Bach
the official tagline of the ELCA and expresses how the people of this church
live in service for the life of the world. UPCOMING COMMEMORATIONS
Peter Claver, priest, missionary to Colombia, died 1654
Monday, September 9, 2019
Born into Spanish nobility, Claver became a Jesuit missionary, and served
in present-day Colombia. His ministry was focused on the slaves that
arrived there. He gave them food and medicine, learned their dialects, and
taught them Christianity. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday
Sept. 8, 2019
John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople, died 407
Friday, September 13, 2019 Together in Jesus Christ we are freed by grace to live faithfully, witness
John was a priest in Antioch and an outstanding preacher. His eloquence boldly and serve joyfully.
earned him the nickname "Chrysostom" ("golden mouth"). Appointed
bishop of Constantinople, seat of the empire, he criticized corruption in the Since 2013, thousands of ELCA congregations have participated in this
court. As a result, he was exiled by the empress. dedicated day of service, gathering to serve communities in ways that share
the love of God with all of God’s people. The event has quickly become an
Holy Cross Day anticipated way to be “church together” and “church for the sake of the
Saturday, September 14, 2019 world.”
Helena, mother of Constantine, made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and
found what may be the actual site of Jesus' crucifixion. Her son built two Whether your congregation prepares and delivers meals to people who are
churches there, and the dedication of one of them gave rise to this homeless, cleans parks and beaches or writes thank-you notes to emergency
celebration of our Lord's victory on the cross. responders, your service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one
of our most basic convictions as Lutherans:
The Altar flowers are administered by the worship committee. The 2019
Altar Flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the lower lobby and All of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily
there is a nearby pocket containing an information sheet for donors to calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring
complete and hand into the office or place in the offering plate for confidence in God’s grace.
proper publication in the bulletin.
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we
If you would like to purchase flowers for worship in memory of or in honor are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) – one church,
of someone, please sign up. The cost is $35 per arrangement, and checks freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. You work every day to make
should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church. The contact person is Mary your community a better place. Let’s do this work together! Visit
in the church office (614) 224.6818 or email: office@oldtrinity.com. ELCA.org/dayofservice and get started on your planning today.
Please do not remove flowers unless you purchased them or made
arrangements.
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.
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