The Order of Worship at 9:00 am
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As always, we pray that worship at Redeemer is a blessing for you, even as your participation blesses us, whether we are gathering in the name of Christ in person or online. As you are comfortable, we encourage you to sing the hymns and to sing or speak the congregational portions of the liturgy in bold type.
1 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2022
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2 Standing HYMN 858 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
CONFESSION Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose steadfast love endures forever. | Amen. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Kneeling or seated Merciful God, we confess that we have not followed your path
Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. | And also with you. O God, mighty and immortal, you know that as fragile creatures surrounded by great dangers, we cannot by ourselves stand upright. Give us strength of mind and body, so that even when we suffer because of human sin, we may rise victorious through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen.
Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 13:10 17
Please use the Prayer Request link on the webpage to submit your requests. Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON
Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life. When challenged by a narrow reading of the sabbath command, Jesus responds by expanding “sabbath work” to include setting people free from bondage. The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.
Now [Jesus] was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your ailment.” When he laid his hands on her,
3 but have chosen our own way. Instead of putting others before ourselves, we long to take the best seats at the table. When met by those in need, we have too often passed by on the other side. Set us again on the path of life. Save us from ourselves and free us to love our neighbors. Amen. Hear the good news! God does not deal with us according to our sins but delights in granting pardon and mercy. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. You are free to love as God loves. | Amen.
Pastor Mark H.
Larson Standing HYMN Ten Thousand Reasons Chorus Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name Sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Verse 1 The sun comes up it's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me Let me be singing when the evening comes Verse 2 You're rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find
4 immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had cured on the sabbath, kept saying to the crowd, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be cured, and not on the sabbath day.” But the Lord answered him and said, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to give it water? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the sabbath day?” When he said this, all his opponents were put to shame; and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing. The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ. Seated SERMON
5 Verse 3 And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore Tag Worship Your holy name Lord I'll worship Your holy name Ending Sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name Worship Your holy name Worship Your holy name CCLI Song # 6016351 Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman © 2011 Atlas Mountain Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2888121 Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Trusting in God’s extraordinary love, let us come near to the Holy One in Youprayer.crown your church with steadfast love and mercy. Guide us continually in our baptismal covenant to strive for justice and peace in all the earth. Use our diverse gifts in service to the whole people of God. Merciful God, | receive our prayer. You satisfy the needs of all creatures. Protect the habitats of fish and birds (local bodies of water or wildlife refuges may be named). Repair ecosystems damaged by misuse, neglect, or natural disaster, that all creation may thrive. Merciful God, | receive our prayer.
The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you. Please share a sign of blessing with your fellow worshipers in whatever way is comfortable for you. Please let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m Worshiping link as you would the attendance pad at church. OF GIFTS
| receive our prayer. You provide justice for all who are oppressed and relief to all who are afflicted. Heal those who are bent over by addiction, depression, and anxiety. Set free all who cry out under the weight of mental, emotional, or physical distress (especially… Merciful God, | receive our prayer. You call us to delight in the sabbath. Renew our bodies, minds, and spirits in this worshiping assembly. Give rest to all who lead our congregation in worship, study, and service (congregational leaders may be named… Merciful God, | receive our prayer. Generations bless your holy name. We give you thanks for the communion of saints who have gathered in prayer and praise in this place. Support us in your love until we rest forever in you. Merciful God, | receive our prayer.
You make your ways known to all people. Inspire the rulers and leaders of nations with your compassion and mercy. Raise up activists and community organizers to restore places affected by violence, poverty, and Mercifulinequality.God,
Receive the prayers of your children, merciful God, and hold us forever in your steadfast love, through Jesus Christ, our holy Wisdom.
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Amen. Standing PEACE
Seated GATHERING
MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio Standing OFFERING PRAYER
The Lord be with you. | And also with you. Lift up your hearts! | We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. | It is right to give our thanks and praise. Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord,
GREAT THANKSGIVING
God of abundance: you have set before us a plentiful harvest. As we feast on your goodness, strengthen us to labor in your field, and equip us to bear fruit for the good of all, in the name of Jesus. | Amen.
In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son, who reached out to heal the sick and suffering, who preached good news to the poor, and who, on the cross, opened his arms to all. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and 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. Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory.
7 Please use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer.
BLESSING
Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link Standing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen Let us pray. | Life-giving God, through this meal you have bandaged our wounds and fed us with your mercy. Now send us forth to live for others, both friend and stranger, that all may come to know your love. This we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
8 and unite the wills of all who share this heavenly food, the body and blood of Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all glory and honor, now and forever. Amen. Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…
LORD’S PRAYER
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
In Christ’s presence there is fullness of joy. Come to the banquet. Seated All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion
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.
9 The God of peace, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you, comfort you, and show you the path of life this day and always. | Amen. HYMN 796 How Firm a Foundation SENDING Go in peace. Love your neighbor. | Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of our 43rd anniversary by Penny and John Scarpucci.
Over 25 Redeemer Ministries and 11 Community Partners fill the Sims Atrium at the Fall Kick-Off Ministry Fair! Iced coffee provided by Java Joy on the front porch with Redeemer council members. Visit tables to meet the people behind the various ministries of Redeemer and collect stickers and signatures in your "Redeemer Ministry Passport Book." The first 50 people to collect at least six stickers will receive a gift at the Welcome Center. Come and discover there is a place for you to serve Jesus through Redeemer.
10 LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for August 14: In person: 171, Livestream: 167, Facebook: 34 NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 12th Sunday after Pentecost Fall Kick-Off Ministry Fair TODAY!
Our ministry teams and staff have been busy meeting with our Master Planning consultants completing an analysis of the current use of our facilities. Now that the analysis work is done, it is time to begin the creative, imaginative part of our planning. In the next few months, our consultants will lead us through discerning how we can best develop our campus to enhance our ministries, strengthen our financial future, and enlarge our impact in this community and region.
Master Planning Update
Upcoming Subject Area Gatherings: Worship: Sunday, August 28, 1 PM Community Outreach, Sunday, September 11, 1 PM Financial Development, Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 PM Reception Room/Zoom Please Click Here to sign up for any gathering if you have not already expressed interest.
The first in a series of nine Subject Area Group gatherings have been scheduled. While our Ministry Teams have already been invited to take part, everyone in the congregation is encouraged to attend any of the gatherings that interest them. These two-hour gatherings will be in person and online, and the insights and results will be posted on a special page on our website.
Middle School and High School Youth Pool Party-Sunday, August 21 from 2:00 pm4:00 pm Come hang with other youth and get ready as we have fun kicking off another year together! Please respond to Hillary (hnelson@redeemer.org) for planning purposes.
Dinner served at 5:00 PM
On August 28, children who have turned three by August 1 and their parents are invited to a Faith Stepping Stone event called Welcome to Worship from 10-10:45. We will talk about what worship is and give both kids and parents tools for worshiping together. Join us for opening songs at Sing and Play behind the Fireside Room, after which three-year old families will move to a separate area.
11 Featured Events Wednesdays at Redeemer starting August 24th!
We are very excited about opening Sunday School in in-person classrooms again for the first time since 2019. A Zoom classroom option will also be offered. We kick things off with Sing and Play on August 28, and our first day in classrooms will be September 11. You can register at this link, or speak to Deacon Mary with any questions. Sunday School is for ages 2- 5th grade. Interested in volunteering with Sunday School? Speak to Deacon Mary about volunteer opportunities.
Three-Year-Old Faith Stepping Stone
Sunday School Starts Next Week!
Click here for a video from Zach Blend, CEO of Goshen Valley who grew up at Redeemer.
Come join us at 7 PM in the sanctuary or online for a short contemplative service of songs, reflection, and prayer as we commemorate the apostles, martyrs, historical figures, and modern men and women who are the heroes of our faith and whose memorial days are set aside each week but often overlooked.
Children and Youth Music Ministries will resume on Wednesday, August 24. We are excited to resume making music together, following the church’s COVID protocols. Leaders are fully vaccinated, and we encourage vaccinations for all participants.
On August 27th, from 9:30-1:00, you are invited to serve your neighbors! Goshen Valley is a foster care organization northwest of Atlanta that serves children of all ages and genders who are in need of a safe, healthy home. At their facility known as Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, boys age 9-17 live in a group home setting. Goshen Valley began with the vision and generosity of a Redeemer member, John Blend, and our connection to their ministry remains strong. On the 27th, we will help them with some maintenance and repair tasks, have lunch at the Ranch, and hear more about everything they do to support foster kids and young adults who are making their way in the world alone. Please RSVP at this link or speak to Deacon Mary for more information; all ages and abilities are welcome. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, August 24th.
Goshen Valley Day of Service
Worship - Celebrating the Saints | Wednesday, August 24
ELCA12 Southeastern Synod | Guardian Angel Training Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 9:30 am- 1:30 pm | St. John’s Lutheran Church Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation, and Opportunities Free registration at https://se-reg.brtapp.com/gatraining Youth Synod Events and Summer Opportunities Meeting Sunday, August 28 after 11 AM service in Reception Room Parents and youth are invited to come to our Youth Synod Events and Summer Opportunities meeting. This meeting will give a preview into what is going on for Summer 2023 and for our synod youth events. Our Redeemer Youth and families will be heading to the Braves game on Sunday, October 2. The game is at 1:35 pm vs the Mets. Come hang with other Redeemer youth and their families as this will be the last Braves game of the season! Please email Hillary to get the link to sign up and reserve your tickets by September 2. Calendar for August 21 – August 27, 2022 Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, August 21, 2022 | Event Time Location Worship 9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am In person/ Livestream Choir Rehearsal FALL KICK-OFF MS and HS youth pool party 10:00 AM 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Hinely Hall Sims Atrium Off Site Monday, AugustQuilters22 Carillon Ringers 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Fireside Room Hinely Hall Tuesday, August 23 Morning Bible Study Keystone Time Together Pr Jonathan book study 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Rudisill ZoomSanctuaryHall/Zoom/SimsAtrium Wednesday, August 24 Early Birds Bible Study Wednesday night Pastor’sdinnerClassSerephimCherubimWorshipJO.Y. 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM RoomSanctuaryRoomRoomRudisillSimsZoomAtriumHall204203211
13 Redeemer Ringers Choir rehearsal 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM Room Hinely202Hall Thursday, August 25 Liberation Thoughts II Tolkien Group 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM ZoomZoom Saturday, August 27 Goshen Valley Service Day John Hodnett Memorial 9:30 AM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Sanctuary
14 THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER 731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759 The Rev. Mark H. Larson ...................................................................... Senior Pastor, ext. 201 The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner ............................. Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203 The Rev. Jonathan Trapp ................................................. Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233 The Rev. Jenny McLellan......................................... Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224 STAFF Bob Boyd ........................................................... Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232 Kofi Broadnax ........................................................................ Property Administrator, ext. 210 Seth Brown................................................................... Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Michael Clarke ............................................................... LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org Robin Durdin ............................................................ Office Administration Director, ext. 204 Kate Elkins .................................................................................... Preschool Director, ext. 252 Kira Garvie...................................................................Organ Scholar, kgarvie@redeemer.org David Hansen ........................................................................... Adult Choral Director, ext. 236 Sarah Hawbecker ...........................................Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck .....................................Children & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227 Jennifer Isaacson Financial Information Director, ext. 237 Hillary Nelson Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Stacey Williams Head of Security