St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 14, 2018 8:30 and 11:00 AM

OUR MISSION As a Lutheran community of faith, we continue our history of proclaiming Christ crucified through Word and Sacrament in joyful service to God and our neighbor.

WELCOME TO ST. MATTHEW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH We welcome all who worship with us today. We gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise to God. Ushers are available to answer any of your questions. The church is equipped with a hearing impaired system. If you need a listening device, it may be obtained from an usher. In the minutes prior to the beginning of each service, the doors to the nave are closed, and quiet is encouraged. Music is offered which prepares worshipers to receive God’s gifts from His Hand – the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.

Everyone is asked to sign the Attendance Record found at the end of each pew or row of chairs. Please sign this record and pass it down to those beside you during the announcements. As it is returned, please note who is worshipping with you. The Attendance Record helps worshipers to put names and faces together. We make new friends in this way and grow in care for each other.

Celebrating Holy Communion: We believe, teach, and confess Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. All baptized Christians, who share this belief, are invited to receive Jesus as He comes in the Holy Communion to forgive the sins of the penitent. Children and others who are not yet receiving the sacrament, or who choose not to commune with us, are invited to come forward for a blessing, crossing their arms over their chest. After receiving the host in your outstretched hands, please eat the host if you wish to drink from the first cup, the metal chalice. Please hold the host if you wish to dip your host in the second cup, the ceramic chalice. Those unable to drink wine are urged simply to touch their host to the outside of the cup prior to eating.

The Altar Flowers are dedicated to the Glory of God and given by Tom and Margo Russell in honor of their daughter, Keri, for her birthday, and by Fred and June Doll in loving memory of John Andrew Doll.

Sunday School is sponsored by the Rutland family in honor of Nora’s baptism.

Regan Alexandra Morrow was received into Christ’s Church by the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at Saturday’s service. She is the daughter of Zach and Catherine Morrow, sister of Harper, granddaughter of Randy and Nancy Magruder, and niece of Patrick Magruder. We welcome Regan Alexandra to the body of Christ and to the St. Matthew’s Church Family.

WELCOME IN THE NAME OF JESUS! On this 21st Sunday after Pentecost, our Lord Jesus speaks to the very heart of each who hears His voice. Wealth, like power, cannot only corrupt us. It can become a replacement for God in our hearts and minds, an idol that cannot be dislodged. Compared to most of the world, even those in this country with less material goods are still wealthy. Our Lord urges us to travel lightly, not weighed down by the things and concerns of this life. We thank God today for Pr. Bob Kuppler, our Stewardship Team Facilitator, who from the pulpit is urging us to "Confess Christ: Lightly!"

I will strive to…Pray daily Worship weekly Read the Bible Serve at and beyond St. Matthew’s Be in Relationship to encourage spiritual growth in others Give of my time, talents and resources

Those Serving in Worship Assisting Ministers Communion Assistants Acolytes 8:30 Sheila Leach 8:30 Bill and Bethel Paris, 8:30 Jacob Harms 11:00 Jerry Bramley Karin Cook, Ryan Allison 11:00 Matthew Whitmarsh 11:00 Connie Palmer, Mary Pollard, Lectors Judy Daniels, Jon Lindsay Crucifers 8:30 Sheila Whitmeyer 8:30 Thomas Mowrey 11:00 Zan Bramley Greeters 11:00 Garrison Beall 8:30 Art and Jan Magnus Ushers 11:00 Keri Rutland, Altar Guild 8:30 John Tullous, Andy Rappold John and Carol Lovett Margaret Ballantine, Judy Daniels 11:00 Jon Lindsay, John Lovett  Portions of today’s liturgy and hymns are reprinted from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, and Lutheran Book of Worship © 1978 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Concordia Publishing Liturgy license #000010164, Concordia Publishing Hymn license #100010164, Augsburg Fortress license #9245-L, Augsburg Fortress license #26780, and CCLI license #2014768. Eucharistic Prayer and Fraction reprinted by permission from A Little Book of Canons by Rod L. Ronneberg, STS, © 1997 and © 2010. 2

(*Please stand as you are able.)

Silence for Meditation

PRELUDE (8:30) Andante from Piano Sonata No. 5 Mozart

(11:00) Seek Ye First Adult Handbells

WELCOME

* CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen.

Pastor: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Congregation: Amen.

Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Most merciful God, Congregation: we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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.

Pastor: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and the Holy Spirit. Congregation: Amen.

* OPENING HYMN Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (page 14)

* THE GREETING Pastor: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Congregation: And also with you.

* THE KYRIE

* THE HYMN OF PRAISE (I = Men; II = Women)

* THE SALUTATION

* THE PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Continue the faithful care of your Family, O Lord. Under your protection it can be free from trouble and devoted to the works that bring glory to your name. Through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Congregation: Amen.

THE CHILDREN’S SERMON

FIRST LESSON: Amos 5:6-15 6 Seek the Lord and live, lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and it devour, with none to quench it for Bethel, 7 O you who turn justice to wormwood and cast down righteousness to the earth! 8 He who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns deep darkness into the morning and darkens the day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out on the surface of the earth, the Lord is his name; 9 who makes destruction flash forth against the strong, so that destruction comes upon the fortress. 10 They hate him who reproves in the gate, and they abhor him who speaks the truth. 11 Therefore because you trample on the poor and you exact taxes of grain from him, you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not dwell in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine. 12 For I know how many are your transgressions and how great are your sins—you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and turn aside the needy in the gate. 13 Therefore he who is prudent will keep silent in such a time, for it is an evil time. 14 Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said. 15 Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

PSALM 90:12-17 So teach us to numb- / er our days* that we may get a / heart of wisdom. Return, O / Lord! How long? * Have pity / on your servants! Satisfy us in the morning with your / steadfast love, * that we may rejoice and be glad / all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you / have afflicted us, * and for as many years as we / have seen evil. Let your work be shown / to your servants, * and your glorious power / to their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our / hands upon us; * yes, establish the work / of our hands! Glory to the Father, and / to the Son, * and to the / Holy Spirit; as it was in the begin- / ning, is now, * and will be forev- / er. Amen.

SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 4:12-16 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. 14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

THE VERSE

* THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Pastor: The HOLY GOSPEL according to St. Mark, the tenth chapter.

HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 10:17-31 17 And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.’” 20 And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. 23 And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, “Then who can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” 28 Peter began to say to him, “See, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” The Gospel of the Lord.

* THE GOSPEL RESPONSE

THE SERMON Confess Christ by Living Lightly Pr. Kuppler

* HYMN OF THE DAY Take My Life and Let It Be

5 Take my will and make it Thine, 6 Take my love, my Lord, I pour It shall be no longer mine; At Thy feet its treasure store; Take my heart, it is Thine own, Take myself, and I will be It shall be Thy royal throne. Ever, only, all for Thee.

Text: Frances R. Haverga;. 1836-79 Music: Henri A.C. Malan, 1787-1864

* THE APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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 THE CHURCH Assisting Minister: Lord, in your mercy. Congregation: Hear our prayers.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

* SHARING THE PEACE Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Congregation: And also with you.

THE OFFERING (8:30) Evening and Morning Johann G. Ebeling

(11:00) Come Follow Me Forever Liebergen Adult Choir

* THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE

* THE OFFERTORY PRAYER Assisting Minister: Lord Jesus Christ, Congregation: you came with empty hands to gain our trust. Show us those in whom you still are poor and crucified; and help us fill your hands and cleanse your wounds that we may gladly greet you when we see you glorified. You are the Lord forevermore. Amen.

* THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. Pastor: It is indeed right and salutary…. we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

* THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Pastor: Holy God, mighty Lord...until he comes. Congregation: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Pastor: Therefore, gracious Father...the great and promised feast. Congregation: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Pastor: Send now, we pray...with all your saints in light. Congregation: Amen. Come, Holy Spirit.

Pastor: Join our prayers...as victorious Lord of all.

* 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; 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.

THE DISTRIBUTION (Please be seated. An usher will direct you to the altar rail.)

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Forgive Us, Lord, for Shallow Thankfulness

5 Forgive us, Lord, for feast that knows not fast, For joy in things that meanwhile starve the soul, For walls and wars that hide Your mercies vast And blur our vision of the Kingdom goal:

6 Open our eyes to see Your love’s intent, To know with minds and hearts its depth and height; May thankfulness be days in service spent, Reflection of Christ’s life and love and light. Text: William Watkins Reid, Sr., 1890-1983, alt. Tune: Alfred M. Smith, 1879-1971; setting: Richard W. Hillert, 1923-2010

Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways

Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Tune: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941

* THE POST-COMMUNION BLESSING Pastor: May this the body and this the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. Congregation: Amen.

* THE POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

* THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Assisting Minister: In this sacred meal you gave yourself, O Lord, that we may know your grace. Help us give ourselves to neighbors in their need that they may also see and trust your love. We bless you now and evermore. Congregation: Amen.

* THE BENEDICTION Pastor: Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Congregation: Amen.

* CLOSING HYMN O Christ, Who Called the Twelve At this time anyone desiring prayer for healing is invited to approach the altar rail.

5 O Christ, the_apostles’ Lord, The martyrs’ strength and song, The crucified and risen King To whom the saints belong: Though generations pass, Our tribute still we bring, Our hymns a sacrifice of praise, Our lives an offering.

Text: Herman G. Stuemplfe, Jr., 1923-2007 Tune: English; adapt. Franklin L. Shepperd, 1852-1930; setting: Stanley Oliver, 1892-1964

* THE DISMISSAL Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord! Congregation: Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE Sing to the Lord a Song of Rejoicing L. Smith

LESSONS for NEXT WEEK: Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 13

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling