SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020 – 11 AM

GATHERING TOGETHER
Welcome to God’s grace – where the world’s labels don’t apply.

Step into God’s time and presence. Hear God’s gentle whisper: “Be still and know that I am God.”
Let your body and mind rest, and open your heart to God in worship and prayer. Welcome each
other in the love of Christ. Extend hospitality to those new in our midst. “This is the day the Lord has
made. Let us rejoice in it!”

WELCOME & RINGING OF THE BELL

GREETING
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.
GATHERING SONG
“Cry of My Heart” by Terry Butler
Chorus: It is the cry of my heart to follow you
It is the cry of my heart to be close to you
It is the cry of my heart to follow
All of the days of my life. (Repeat)
Verse 1: Teach me your holy ways, oh Lord
So I can walk in your truth
Teach me your holy ways, oh Lord
And make me wholly devoted to you. (Chorus)
Verse 2: Open my eyes so I can see
The wonderful things that you do
Open my heart up more and more
And make it wholly devoted to you. (Chorus) CCLI1028901

PRAYER

“Lord, I Need You” Reeves, Stanfill, Maher, Nockels and Carson

Verse 1: Lord, I come, I confess. Bowing here, I find my rest.

And without you, I fall apart. You’re the one that guides my heart.
Chorus: Lord, I need you, oh, I need you.
Ev’ry hour I need you.
My one defense, my righteousness;
Oh, God, how I need you.
Verse 2: Where sin runs deep, your grace is more.
Where grace is found is where you are.
And where you are, Lord, I am free.
Holiness is Christ in me. (Chorus)
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Bridge: So teach my song to rise to you

When temptation comes my way.
And when I cannot stand, I’ll fall on you.
Jesus, you’re my hope and stay. (Chorus)
My one defense, my righteousness; oh God, how I need you.
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SHARING OF THE PEACE
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you.
We invite you to greet one another in the name of the Lord and share the gift of his peace.

“HE KNOWS MY NAME” (I HAVE A FATHER) TOMMY WALKER

Verse 1: I have a Maker; he formed my heart.
Before even time began my life was in his hands.
Chorus: He knows my name;
He knows my ev’ry thought;
He sees each tear that falls
And hears me when I call.
Verse 2: I have a Father, he calls me his own.
He’ll never leave me, no matter where I go. (Chorus 2x)
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CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, +one God, who creates, redeems, and sustains us
and all of creation. Amen
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Faithful God,
Have mercy on us. We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot
free ourselves. We turn from your loving embrace and go our own
ways. We pass judgment on one another before examining ourselves.
We place our own needs before those of our neighbors. We keep your
gift of salvation to ourselves. Make us humble, cast away our
transgressions, and turn us again to life in you through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord. Amen
God hears the cries of all who call out in need, and through his death and
resurrection, Christ has made us his own. Hear the truth that God
proclaims: Your sins are forgiven in the name of + Jesus Christ. Led by the
Holy Spirit, live in freedom and newness to do God’s work in the world.
Amen
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HEARING THE WORD

God speaks to us in scriptures sung, read, and proclaimed.

FIRST READING Isaiah 5:1-7

A reading from Isaiah
After the reading:
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING Philippians 3:4b-14
A reading from Philippians
After the reading:
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
STAND

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia. Jesus says, I chose you and appointed you to go and bear
fruit that will last. Alleluia. (John 15:16)
HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 21:33-46
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-first
chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
After the reading:

The gospel of our Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.
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SERMON Pr. Randy Rasmussen

OFFERING SONG
“Dance With Me” GREG EVANS
This is holy time
We’re gathered together, to worship you
To love one another
And as we pray, and as we sing,
And as we dance, and as we dream
Oh Lord I beg of you, just this one thing
Won’t you dance with me?
Throughout the heavens
And below the sea, and up on the mountain top
Flow with the breeze, come carry me
Lord won’t you dance with me? (Repeat entire song) Public domain
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STAND

APOSTLES’ CREED
There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. United in Christ, let us
confess the faith we hold in common.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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.
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. Amen

CONFIRMATION YOUTH PRAYER PRESENTATION

Let’s pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.
A brief silence.
Dear God, We pray that the people of this church continue to be your hands
and feet in our community and in the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our
prayer.
We thank you for the farmers who help bring food to our tables. Bless and
care for those whose are going to bed hungry tonight that they are blessed
with a warm meal. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Please help our world leaders make good decisions for our country and the
people of the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Please help anyone who is sick or lonely or feeling anxiety. Please calm
anxious hearts due to COVID or social injustices, or anything else that may
be on their hearts. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are worried about a lost job or the closing of their
business. We pray for anyone who is worried about finances. Lord, in your
mercy, hear our prayer.
Thank you for the teachers and leaders in our schools and Sunday Schools.
We appreciate what they do for us each and every day. We also thank you
for others that work in our schools and churches. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Please hear the prayers that we bring before you today. In your name we
pray.
Amen
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
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
DISTRIBUTION OF 3RD GRADE MILESTONES AND BIBLES

SHARING THE MEAL

God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

ACCLAMATION OF FAITH
Together we acclaim our faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again!
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.
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
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Come to the banquet table where Christ gives himself as food and drink.
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COMMUNION
All are welcome to eat & drink at the Lord's Table. Jesus Christ is present in the bread & wine. Come and eat!
Holy Communion is served at two stations below the altar. Following the usher’s direction, please proceed
down the center aisle toward the altar. If you require a gluten-free wafer, please request one from the pastor
at the altar during communion. Red wine and white grape juice are available in each tray of cups. After
communing, you may return to your seat down the side aisle. If you would like to receive the Lord's Supper
where you are seated, please tell the usher, who will ensure the gifts of God come to you.

DISTRIBUTION
“THE TABLE IS SET NOW” JOEL DAGERMAN
Verse 1: The table is set now; Lord, bless this feast.
Jesus, the body is given, your blood shed for me.
We walked in the garden; we prayed at Gethsemane;
You carried the cross to the hill at Calvary.
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Chorus: Jesus died for me; He set us free;
Deliver me. I will give my life to the Lord;
I will give my life to the Lord.
Verse 2: The Table is set now Lord, bless this feast.
From the greatest one, to the least.
We sing of your glory, the power, love, and your grace.
We’re down on bended knee, in this holy place. (Chorus)
Ending: I will give all. USED WITH PERMISSION

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

We give you thanks, gracious God that you have once again fed us with food
beyond compare, the body and blood of Christ. Lead us from this place,
nourished and forgiven, into your beloved vineyard to wipe away the tears of
all who hunger and thirst, guided by the example of the same Jesus Christ
and led by the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STAND

BLESSING
Mothering God, Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you and lead you into
the way of truth and life. Amen
CLOSING SONG
"All The People Said Amen" Matt Maher
You are not alone if you are lonely
When you feel afraid, you're not the only
We are all the same in need of mercy
To be forgiven and be free
It's all you got to lean on
But thank God it's all you need
Refrain: And all the people said Amen, whoa oh
And all the people said Amen
Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends
And all the people said Amen
If you're rich or poor, well it don't matter
Weak or strong, you know love is what we're after
We're all broken but we're all in this together
God knows we stumble and fall
And He so loved the world He sent His son to save us all (Refrain)
Blessed are the poor in spirit who are torn apart
Blessed are the persecuted and the pure in heart
Blessed are the people hungry for another start
For this is the Kingdom, the Kingdom of God (Refrain 2x) CCLI #1028901

SENDING
Go in peace. Remember the poor.
Thanks be to God.