“And God saw that it was good.” (Gen. 1:10).



Trinity Lutheran ChurchPentecost 2020 “And God saw that it was good.” (Gen. 1:10). God’s goodness is revealed in His creation. In the Fall, we thank God for His blessings in this time of harvest. While we know that sin affects God’s creation & that we misuse His gifts, we recognize God’s claim in every sphere of life & join all creation in praising God.GatheringCongregational responses are listed in bold print.* Please stand in body or spirit.All hymns are found in the red ELW Worship book.Preparation for worship: Welcome, Announcements, & Prelude * Confession & ForgivenessIn the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen (Matthew 28:19)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. AmenIf 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. (I John 1.8)Silence for reflection and self-examination.Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for His sake, God forgives you all your 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 of the Holy Spirit. Amen (1 John 4:10)* Gathering Hymn:SEPTEMBEROCTOBERNOVEMBER13: 606 4: 796 1: 422, vs. 1-420: 66911: 532 8: 63827: 51718: 85315: 645 (tune of 275)25: 50422: 856* GreetingGrace and peace from God, our Father, hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, and the consolation of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (1Thessalonians 1.2-8; Romans 1:7)And also with you.* Prayer of the Day: Prayed in unison; see Celebrate insert.Please be seated.WORDIntroduction to the Lessons The children may come forward at this time.First Lesson See Celebrate.The Word of the Lord. (Acts 8,13,15,16,18,19)Thanks be to God. (Romans 6, 7; I Corinthians 15)Psalm See Celebrate.Second Lesson See Celebrate.The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.* Gospel Acclamation: (John 6:68)The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the ___ chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.The Gospel is proclaimed, concluding: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.Please be seated.Sermon Followed by silence for reflection.* Hymn of the Day:SEPTEMBEROCTOBERNOVEMBER13: 605 4: 826 1: 62820: 765 11: 462 8: 43627: 818 18: 834 15: 785 25: 632 22: 855* Apostles’ CreedI 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: See Celebrate.MEAL* Sharing of the PeaceThe peace of the Lord be with you always. (Tobit 12:17; Luke 24:36)And also with you.Choir Anthem: See weekly bulletin.Offering of our Gifts and Tithes* Offertory * Offertory PrayerLet us pray. Gracious God, we bring before you the precious fruits of your creation, and with them our very lives. As you have blessed us with your gifts, let them bless others. May your whole 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* The Great Thanksgiving (2 Thessalonians 3:16)It is indeed right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:* The Sanctus: (Mark 11:9) * The Eucharistic PrayerBlessed are you, Lord of heaven and earth. In mercy for our fallen world you gave your only Son, that all those who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. We give thanks to you for the salvation you have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Send now your Holy Spirit into our hearts, that we may receive our Lord with a living faith as he comes to us in his holy supper. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. (John 3:16)In the night in which he was handed over, our Lord Jesus took bread, gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. (Luke 22:19; Matthew 26:26, Mark 14:22; 1 Corinthians 11:24)* The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6: 9-15; Luke 11: 2-4)Let us pray as Jesus taught us to pray: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 trialand deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen* Invitation Come to the banquet, you who are blessed by God.Please be seated.Lamb of God (John 1:29)Communing of the FaithfulAll baptized Christians are welcome to commune with us at the Lord’s Table at Christ’s invitation. We are currently communing in the pews. The pastor and communion assistant will come to you with Christ’s body & blood, an individual wafer and an individual cup. You may ask the pastor for a gluten-free wafer or choose grape juice from the center ring of the cup tray. Your emptied glass may be placed in the basket. Those who do not yet receive communion may receive a blessing.Hymns During the Communion:SEPTEMBEROCTOBERNOVEMBER13: 522-494 4: 595-494 1: 427-49420: 691-49411: 491-494 8: 439-49427: 465-49418: 542-494 15: 689-49425: 510-494 22: 820-494* BlessingThe body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen* Post-Communion PrayerLet us pray: Almighty God, you gave your Son both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of the godly life. Enable us to receive him always with thanksgiving and to conform our lives to his through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Hebrews 10)Sending* BenedictionThe peace of God which passes all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen (Philippians 4:7)Sending Hymn: SEPTEMBEROCTOBERNOVEMBER13: 335 4: 825 1: 422, vs. 5-720: 689 8: 547 8: 43427: 77915: 82315: 54322: 51422: 805* DismissalGo in peace. The Lord is near.(Luke 7:50; Luke 1: 28)Thanks be to God!Postlude847725118110God be with you‘til we meet again!Please leave this bulletinin the pew rack.00God be with you‘til we meet again!Please leave this bulletinin the pew rack.Portions of the liturgy from Sundays & Seasons, copyright ? 2010 Augsburg Fortress.Portions of the liturgy are reprinted from Setting Ten of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #14005-LITPortions of the liturgy reprinted from the Lutheran Book of Worship, copyright ? 1978.Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress license #10848-L. ................
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