Prelude Priscilla Silver
Call to Worship
P: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
C: We will sing praise to our God as long as we have breath.
P: O Lord, how manifold are your works.
C: In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
P: These all look to you for life,
C: You give them food in good season.
P: When you give it to them, they gather it up,
C: When you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
P: When you send forth your Spirit, they are created,
C: And you renew the face of the earth.
Confession and Absolution P: Pastor C: Congregation
P: The Apostle Paul says that all of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. Therefore, let us confess our sins to God knowing that we have been justified by his grace.
C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore declare to you the forgiveness of all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. You are forgiven!
C: Amen.
Apostolic Greeting, Prayer of the Day, & Sharing of the Peace
P: Almighty God, You crown the fields with Your blessing and permit us to gather in the fruits of the earth. As stewards of Your creation, may we receive Your gifts in humble thankfulness and share Your bounty with those in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
C: Amen.
P: The peace of the Lord be with you,
C: And also with you
Children's Chat Russell Lackey
Scripture Readings Will Grove
Malachi 3:6-12..........................................................................................page 1490
Psalm147:7-11............................................................................................page 981
Matthew21:33-46.....................................................................................page 1533
L: The Word of the Lord
C: Thanks be to God!
Anthem Chancel Choir
“God Thou Art Love” —Courtney
Sermon Russell Lackey
“You want us to do what!”
First Article of the Creed
P: I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. What does this mean?
C: I believe that God has created me and all that exists. He has given me and still preserves my body and soul with all their powers. He provides me with food and clothing, home and family, daily work, and all I need from day to day. God also protects me in time of danger and guards me from every evil. All this He does out of pure fatherly and divine goodness and mercy, though I do not deserve it. Therefore I surely ought to thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true.
Gifts of Thanksgiving
Offertory Lacey Halvorson
“Only Hope” —Foreman
Prayers of the People Rick Ritchie
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.
Lord’s Supper
The Great Thanksgiving
P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Word’s of Institution and Lamb of God
Post Communion Prayer
P: Lord God, you constantly renew your church through the pure preaching of your word and the right administration of your sacraments. Renew our hearts, so that we may be strong in faith towards you and eager in good works towards all people.
Q: Amen.
Benediction
P: You are free in Christ! Go in peace.
C: Thanks be to God!