A word about the Bluegrass ... In the mid 1940s Bill Monroe began playing a style of music that came to be known as “bluegrass.” By the mid 1950s bluegrass was established as a recognizable genre, combining influences from American and Celtic folk music, blues, jazz, shape- note singing, and southern hymnody. Bluegrass is primarily an acoustic music and the instruments most associated with it are banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, bass fiddle and dobro. It is high-energy music. The underlying rhythm is simple, but there is a heavy use of syncopation in the melodic lines. Harmonically it is fairly basic, but dissonant intervals are common. It has been described as a “high, lonesome sound.”

Bluegrass is not defined by the songs per se, but by the way in which the songs are performed. There should be a strong, steady pulse and the off-beat and weaker beats need to be emphasized. Be careful not to drag. The vocals are typically pitched high and the vocal style is “light.” Parts are defined by their relationship to the melody, and move parallel to the melody. If only one harmony part is added it should be the tenor. The tenor is the first harmonizing note above the melody. The baritone is the first harmonizing part below the melody. The bass normally sings the root of the chord with occasional passing notes. The baritone can be sung an octave higher, though it is less common. Rarely is the melody the highest note sounded.

What we have attempted to achieve in this liturgy is nothing less than what Martin presented with his Deutsche Messe – matching the liturgy with popular tunes. In Luther’s case, it was medieval chant and popular folk tunes of his time. In our case, we matched parts of the liturgy with familiar songs: “In the Pines,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” and “Wayfaring Stranger.”

We pray that this is another way for you to experience the love of Christ!

The Bluegrass Mass was created by Lutheran Pastors, Jim Baseler, Terry Edwards and Jeff Marble. Faith Lutheran Church Naples, Florida

The Nineteenth Weekend after Pentecost

“What a Grand Wedding!”

Saturday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m.

Divine Service, Setting One, Page 151

AS WE GATHER A classic table grace uses these simple words: “Be present at our table, Lord; Be here and ev’rywhere adored; Thy creatures bless, and grant that we May feast in paradise with Thee” (LSB 775). The plural pronoun “we” used in the prayer reminds us of the fact that we are together in the Lord’s house and together at the Lord’s Table. Our worship here is not a solo experience but rather is experienced in community. Joyfully we celebrate God’s service to us – together!

.u THE PRELUDE u THE ANNOUNCEMENTS October 10 & 11, 2020 T 5:00 p.m., 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. T Page 3 y THE OPENING HYMN “Take My Life, and Let It Be”

y THE INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. People: But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. y THE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: Let us then confess our sins to God our Father. People: 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. Pastor: 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 forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen y THE “Lord Have Mercy” y THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS “Glory to God in the Highest” y THE SALUTATION AND OF THE DAY Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, You have called us in Christ to live as those who are joyfully assured of Your forgiveness and care. Grant us a full sense of being a community gathered together in Your love as we await the company of saints and angels in Your eternal kingdom. This we ask for the sake of Jesus, our Savior and our King. People: Amen. u THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 25:6-9 On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. And He will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him, that He might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for Him; let us be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. u THE READING Philippians 4:4-13 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me – practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. y THE ALLELUIA

y THE HOLY Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-second chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord. Matthew 22:1-14

And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to You, O Christ. u THE HYMN OF THE DAY “Jesus Is Tenderly Calling”

u THE “What a Grand Wedding!” Pastor Donald Treglown Focus Text: Matthew 22:1-14

y THE APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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 into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen. y THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

The Service of the Sacrament (5:00 p.m. only) y THE PREFACE (5:00) 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.

y THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (5:00) Page 161 Pastor: Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross. Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit. Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. People: Amen. y THE WORDS OF OUR LORD (5:00) Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: “Take, eat; this is My T body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me.” In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: “Drink of it, all of you; this cup is the new testament in My T blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. y THE PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST (5:00) Pastor: As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. People: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Pastor: O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

y 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. y THE AGNUS DEI (5:00) “Lamb of God”

y THE BENEDICTION Pastor: The LORD bless You and keep you; the LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD look on you in favor and T give you peace. People: Amen.

y THE SENDING HYMN “Sunshine in My Soul”

u THE DISTRIBUTION (5:00) (Please review our statement of faith on the back cover.)

THE POSTLUDE ! ! !

As you exit the Sanctuary, you may leave your gifts to the Lord in the basket that has been placed in the Narthex. When we worship God with our offerings, we recall the words of Jesus: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

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Bluegrass Band Karen Batten, Banjo Laura Leary, Fiddle Matthew Swingle, Guitar

For All Who Intend to Commune (5:00 p.m.) The Lord’s Supper is celebrated here at Faith in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. How we come to the Lord’s Table to receive this transforming gift of life is of vital importance. The apostle Paul wrote: “A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. (1 Corinthians 11:28-29 NIV) We are always receiving this Sacrament to our benefit or detriment. Out of loving concern for the communicants and from our understanding of the Holy Scriptures, we request that those who commune here: 1. Be baptized Christians. 2. Have received instruction on the essence and significance of the Lord’s Supper. 3. Are spiritually mature enough to examine themselves, recognizing their sin and their need for God’s grace through this special means, affirming the following truths: • I am a sinner in need of a Savior. • I believe Jesus Christ is my only Savior from sin, Satan and death. • I believe forgiveness is offered to me freely in this Sacrament. • I believe Jesus’ body is present in the bread and His blood in the wine for the benefit of my faith. • I resolve to turn from my sins I know and to dedicate my life to the service of the Lord in missional living and generous giving. 4. Profess the real presence of Christ in this Sacrament, that is, trusting the mystery of the true presence of Christ’s body in the bread and His blood in the wine. 5. Believe the Savior’s words, “Given and poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins.” The Lord welcomes you to His table, knowing that your coming shows agreement with us in these statements of faith. THOSE NOT COMMUNING are encouraged to come forward, fold their hands across their chest, and receive a blessing. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE with our beliefs as stated above, we invite you to come forward for a blessing or to use this time to pray and worship God with singing. For those with HEALTH CONCERNS, gluten-free wafers are available on request, and nonalcoholic wine is available in the center cups of the communion tray. You may select individual cup or the chalice for the wine. For further understanding of this gift of life from Jesus, please see the following Scripture passages: Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 & 11:17-34. If you have any other questions, please speak with Pastor or a Faith Elder. You will find Elders, wearing name tags, at all services. (Copyright June, 2010 Used by permission)