24th Sunday after Pentecost
PRELUDE
WELCOME TO THOSE IN PERSON AND ONLINE & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, our dwelling place for all generations, whose compassion never slumbers. Amen.
P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Holy God, we confess that we have trusted in our preparation instead of your invitation. We prioritize our piety over care for your beloved. We trust the voice of our shame and fear, which keeps us from entering fully into relationship with you and others. We are not awake to the coming of your reign. Rouse us and rescue us, that we may enter into your joy. Amen.
P: Inherit the riches of God’s grace. ☩ Jesus, the good shepherd, feeds you with his mercy. You are forgiven. Blessed are you. Amen.
OPENING HYMN:My Lord, What a Morning #438
GREETING (Please stand if able.)
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.
KYRIE
In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the well being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.
Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.
HYMN OF PRAISE This is the Feast of Victory
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
O God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
FIRST READING: Amos 5:18-24
Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
PSALM: 70
1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me; O Lord, make haste to help me.
2 Let those who seek my life be put to shame and confounded; let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced.
3 Let those who say to me “Aha!” and gloat over me turn back because of their shame.
4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation say forever, “Great is the Lord!”
5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; come to me quickly, O God. You are my helper and my deliverer; O Lord, do not tarry.
SECOND READING: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION – Alleluia Verse (Please stand if able.)
GOSPEL: Matthew 25:1-13
Response to the Gospel announcement: Glory to you, O Lord.
The Word of the Lord: Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON –Bishop Martin Halom
HYMN OF THE DAY –Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers #244
APOSTLE’S CREED
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.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
United in Christ and guided by the spirit, we pray for the church, the creation, and all in need.
Intercessions, each followed by: Hear us O God, your mercy is great.
God of every time and place, in Jesus’ name and filled with your holy spirit, we entrust these spoken prayers and those in our hearts into your holy keeping. Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. (Please share the peace sign if you prefer not to shake hands.)
OFFERING HYMN – Let the Vineyards be Fruitful
OFFERING PRAYER
Eternal God, our time, talents, and treasures are gifts from you. Receive what we offer, and all that you entrust to us, until hungry no more, all the world is fed, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING (Please stand if able.)
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right… On the night…
Holy, Holy, Holy
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 sin 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.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
P: In bread and cup the reign of Christ is breaking in. Come, receive what Christ has prepared.
LAMB OF GOD (in hymnal)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Please stand if able.)
Prayer after Communion (Please stand if able.)
Holy God, we have received your never-ending mercy in this meal. You continuously seek the lost, bind the injured, and feed your people abundantly. Now send us out, awake to your presence, now and forever. Amen.
BENEDICTION (Please stand if able.)
The holy Trinity, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you with wisdom to welcome the reign of God, today and always. Amen.
SENDING SONG–Blessed Assurance #638 (in hymnal)
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Encourage one another. Thanks be to God.