October 8, 2023
Join us for worship on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The sermon is by Dr. Marshall Zieman based on Matthew 21: 33-46. Our music is provided by Patty Ritchie, cello; Kristi Treu, piano; and Mark Kanitz, organ.
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Bulletin for October 8, 2023 Worship Service
Livestream at 11:10 a.m.
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE
“Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” Mark Sedio
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all. But whatever I have placed in God’s
hands, that I still possess.” Martin Luther
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
“Brother James’ Air” (11:10) arr. Kurt Kaiser
CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 19
The heavens are telling the glory of God
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard.
Yet it goes out through all the earth and to the end of the world. Let us worship God!
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*OPENING HYMN
#394 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation sung to the tune of REGENT SQUARE
(*Please stand, if you are able.)
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that our confidence is often misplaced. We put our confidence in our abilities rather than in your love. We put our confidence in our belongings rather than in your generosity. We put our confidence in ourselves rather than in you. Forgive us for our misgivings. Redirect us according to your Spirit and your will. Help us to follow your ways and find our freedom in your heavenly calling. Open us to new levels of trust and joy as we press on towards your goal.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
KYRIE ELEISON
(#551) “Lord, Have Mercy” LAND OF REST
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
(#447) “We Are Forgiven” WE ARE FORGIVEN
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATION OF BIBLES TO SECOND GRADERS
Silas Boesen
Sawyer Dittman
Hadley McDaniel
Elizabeth Vieira
Brock Bougger
Cosette Ebert
Rylee Spencer
Amelia Vint
Mary Kate Broderick
Addison Hansen Holdren
Brooklyn Spielman
Augustus Vint
Max Darling
Charlotte Kerr
Cole Sturgill
*Congregational Response (to the Second Graders):
We rejoice with you as your church recognizes this step in your religious growth. We
pray God’s continued guidance for you and your family as you use this Bible in the years to come. We are already proud of you, and we look forward to helping you grow in faith.
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (11:10) Brenda Graumann, co-Moderator of the Membership Committee
Mike & Linda Hall
Lance & Betsy deStwolinski
Gena Marks
Carol Gasko
MOMENT FOR STEWARDSHIP
Josh Murray (11:10) elder on the Building & Grounds Committee
FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
ANTHEM
“Vocalise” (11:10) André Previn
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 21: 33-46 page 803 of the pew Bible
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
SERMON
“Bending Towards Justice” Dr. Zieman
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from The Confession of 1967, 9-15
God ’s sovereign love is a mystery beyond the reach of the human mind. Human thought ascribes to God superlatives of power, wisdom, and goodness. But God reveals divine love in Jesus Christ by showing power in the form of a servant, wisdom in the folly of the cross, and goodness in receiving sinful men and women. The power of God’s love in Christ to transform the world discloses that the Redeemer is the Lord and Creator who made all things to serve the purpose of God’s love.
*SANCTUS
(#572) “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Pavlechko)
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
Mvmt. III and V from English Folksongs (11:10) Ralph Vaughan Williams
* DOXOLOGY
(#607) “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD HUNDREDTH Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Christ, all people here below.
Praise Holy Spirit evermore. Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Sweet Savior, your Word is greater to us than gold, even great gold. May these gifts brought today be a gesture of our gratitude for the riches of your Word given to us. Multiple these gifts and make them like the drippings of the honeycomb to those in need.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
(11:10) Mimi Bauer, elder on the Nominating Committee
The PCOC Nominating Committee brings forth the names of the following church members to serve as the 9-member Search Committee to select our next Associate Pastor. This Search Committee is also known as the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC). Today’s bulletin includes a photo and a short bio for each individual named below:
Keith Allen
Jeff Boyum
Jerry Cornett
Brenda Graumann
Don Metzger
Trudy Meyer
Emily Murray
Sheri Sessions
Mike Shannon
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#305 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! DARWALL’S 148TH
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE (9:00) “A Choral Amen” Mariane Furman
POSTLUDE
“I Love to Tell the Story” Charles Ore