October 26, 2014
Reformation Sunday
Welcome
& Blessings
to our visitors
and members
We’re glad you are
joining us today.
Please sign in on the YES! Sheet
and pass it to the center aisle.
If you would like to request
a prayer to be read during
worship, write it on the back.
An usher will pick it up
during the Hymn of the Day.
Embracing the diversity of God’s creation
and celebrating our oneness in Christ.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Reverend Kathy Nolte
611 Randolph • Oak Park, Illinois 60302
708-848-4741 • [email protected]
www.goodshepherdlc.org
German Mass (adaptation)
ELW=red book hymnal Congregation responses are bold
Gathering
Prelude
Announcements
Confession & Forgiveness
All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism,
as the presiding minister begins.
Blessed be the holy Trinity, + one God:
the only Sovereign, who dwells in light;
Christ Jesus, who came to save sinners;
the Holy Spirit, who lives within us.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of
God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
God of overflowing grace,
we come to you with repentant hearts.
Forgive us for shallow thankfulness.
Forgive us for passing by
the ones in need.
Forgive us for setting our hopes
on fleeting treasures.
Opening Hymn 2
Forgive us our neglect and thoughtlessness.
Bring us home from the wilderness of sin,
and strengthen us to serve you
in all that we do and say;
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
There is joy in heaven
over every sinner who repents.
By the grace of God in + Christ Jesus,
who gave himself up for us all,
your sins are forgiven
and you are made free.
Rejoice with the angels
and with one another!
We are home in God’s mercy,
now and forever.
Amen.
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
ELW 645 Greeting
Presiding Minister:
Sisters and brothers in Christ, beloved children of God:
grace, mercy, and peace be with you all.
And also with you.
Hymn of Praise
All Glory Be to God on High
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Prayer of the Day
Presiding Minister: Let us pray …
Today’s Readings
Word
First Reading Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
Today’s Readings
Psalm
Today’s Readings
Second Reading Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
Today’s Readings
Gospel Acclamation
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Gospel
Before the gospel: Glory to you, O Lord.
After the gospel:
Praise to you, O Christ.
Today’s Readings
Gathering Song & Mini-Meditation for Children
(Children are invited to come forward during the song.
Following the mini-med, children from 3 years old to 5th grade
will be dismissed for a lesson project in the Library downstairs,
off of Fellowship Hall. They will return during the Sharing of the Peace.)
Come, thou almighty King,
help us thy name to sing;
help us to praise;
Father all-glorious,
o’er all victorious,
come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
Come, thou incarnate Word,
merciful, mighty Lord;
our prayer attend.
Come and thy people bless,
and give thy word success,
and let thy righteousness
on us descend.
Hymn of the Day
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
(During the hymn, YES! Sheets are collected.)
Sermon
ELW 504
(Time for Silent Reflection)
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Creed — 8:00 a.m. service only
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Confirmation — 10:30 a.m. service
Please turn to page 234 in ELW
Prayers of Intercession
Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
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Meal
Prayer for Offering
Offering
(Gifts are gathered as the table is prepared. A musical offering is shared.)
Offering Prayer
Assisting Minister: Let us pray …
Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills
were gathered together to become one bread,
so let your church be gathered together
from the ends of the earth into your kingdom,
for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever.
Amen.
Great Thanksgiving
(Presiding minister greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks.)
Preface
Presiding Minister:
It is indeed right ... and join their unending hymn:
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Eucharistic Prayer
Presiding Minister:
Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal:
surrounded by evil and bordered by death
we appeal to you, our Sovereign, our Wisdom, and our Judge.
We praise you for Christ, who proclaimed your reign of peace
and promised an end to injustice and harm.
In the night in which he was betrayed...
...Through him all glory and honor is yours,
Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church,
both now and forever.
Amen.
Lord’s Prayer
Presiding Minister: Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit,
let us pray as Jesus taught us:
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.
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Invitation to Communion
The reign of God is at hand.
Come, taste the joy prepared for you.
Communion
Please come forward as the ushers direct. You will be given bread.
You may eat the bread and drink; or intinct (dip) in the large cup and eat. Please
move to the appropriate server. The silver cup has wine; the oversize pottery cup
has grape juice for intinction. Gluten free communion wafers are available. Please
let Pastor Kathy or the assisting minister know when you come forward. After you
commune, feel free to kneel at the altar rail in silent prayer.
Communion Song Communion Songs Lamb of God
The Church’s One Foundation
The Church of Christ, in Every Age
ELW 654
ELW 729
Presiding Minister:
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
Amen.
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Prayer after Communion
Assisting Minister: Let us pray …
O God, the host at every meal, at this table you spread out a feast for all peoples,
the bread of life and the cup of salvation. Send us from this banquet
to invite others into these good things, to let justice roll down like waters,
and to care for the least of our sisters and brothers;
through Jesus Christ, our Sovereign and our Savior.
Amen.
Sending
Blessing
Presiding Minister:
The blessing of almighty God, the Father of glory,
+ Jesus Christ our peace, and the Spirit of truth,
be upon you and remain with you always.
Amen.
Sending
Hymn
Salvation unto Us Has Come (verses 1-4)
ELW 590
Dismissal
Assisting Minister:
Go in peace. Christ is with you.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude
From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.Reprinted by permission
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Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Pastor – Rev. Kathryn Nolte
Council President – Robert Hann
Council Vice President – Barbara Hunt
Dir. Christian Ed – Deac. Debbie Rank Speer
Music Director – Jonathan Oblander
Communications – Jeanne Peppler
Office Administrator – Vicki May
Custodian – Tali Melani
Sunday Nursery Attendant – Elois Gardner
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