Sunday, October 2, 2022 - Order of Worship at 9 am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta GA USA

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost October 2, 2022 The Order of Worship at 9:00 am

We continue to monitor the latest information regarding the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

At this time, the wearing of face coverings onsite is optional and left to personal preference. Knowing that individuals and families have varying needs at this time, the balcony is reserved as a mask required area.

Please use the links available on the viewing page to let us know that you are worshiping with us, to submit any prayer requests, to let us know if you need help or are available to help a neighbor, and to continue giving financially to support the ongoing ministries of Redeemer.

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.

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God is Here!

CONFESSION

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who is eager to forgive and who loves us beyond our days. | Amen. Dear friends, together let us acknowledge our failure to love this world as Jesus does.

Kneeling or seated

God of mercy and forgiveness, we confess that sin still has a hold on us. We have harmed your good creation. We have failed to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with you. Turn us in a new direction.

Show us the path that leads to life. Be our refuge and strength on the journey, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and friend. Amen.

Beloved of God: your sins are forgiven ☩ and you are made whole. God points the way to new life in Christ, who meets us on the road. Journey now in God’s abiding love through the power of the Holy Spirit. | Amen

Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. | And also with you.

Benevolent, merciful God: When we are empty, fill us. When we are weak in faith, strengthen us. When we are cold in love, warm us, that with fervor we may love our neighbors and serve them for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen

Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your requests.

Seated

CHILDREN’S SERMON

Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 17:5 10

On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus instructs his followers about the power of faith and the duties of discipleship. He calls his disciples to adopt the attitude of servants whose actions are responses to their identity rather than works seeking reward.

The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

“Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here at once and take your place at the table’? Would you not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink’? Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were ordered to do, say, ‘We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!’ ”

The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ. Seated SERMON

Pastor Mark H. Larson Standing HYMN 635 We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

As scattered grains of wheat are gathered together into one bread, so let us gather our prayers for the church, those in need, and all of God’s good creation.

We pray for your holy church in every place and for those who serve following the example of Christ (rostered and lay leaders may be named). Help them to live by faith and walk by the light of your gospel. God of grace, | hear our prayer.

For parts of the world ravaged by natural disaster (especially): relieve those affected by floods, wildfires, droughts, earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

God of grace, | hear our prayer.

For every nation and for those entrusted with authority: grant our leaders self-discipline in all things, and inspire them with love for your people. God of grace, | hear our prayer.

For victims of violence, abuse, and neglect: heal those who have been harmed and protect those who are vulnerable. For all who are sick especially...

God of grace, | hear our prayer.

For this and every congregation: rekindle your gifts within your people, and inspire councils, committees, and individuals to plan and work together that all may know your love. God of grace, | hear our prayer.

In thanksgiving that you have abolished death, and for the saints who have died especially... Bring us all to eternal life with you.

God of grace, | hear our prayer.

Gathered together in the sweet communion of the Holy Spirit, gracious God, we offer these and all our prayers to you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

Standing PEACE

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.

Seated

GATHERING OF GIFTS

Please use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer. MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio

Standing

OFFERING PRAYER

Gracious God, in your great love you richly provide for our needs. Make of these gifts a banquet of blessing, and make us ready to share with all in need; through Jesus Christ, who sets a table for all. | Amen

GREAT THANKSGIVING

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.

Honor and glory be to you, Lord God of all the ages; we give you thanks for the joy of your creation, and praise for your liberating love.

Searching and yearning God, you enter the wilderness and sweep the dark corners of our world because you hate nothing that you have made and long to draw us back to your heart. In Christ Jesus, you came into the world to save sinners, to welcome them, and to eat with them. You spread a table in our sight and invite us to join you in glory.

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.

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.

Now send down your Holy Spirit, that your people who have strayed like lost sheep may dwell in the paths of righteousness and that these gifts of bread and wine may be for us the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Find those who are lost; reach any who have strayed; pursue all who seem determined to wander further and further from your fold.

Heal your earth; where the fruitful land is waste and void, where the mountains are quaking, and the birds of the air have fled, bring hope, transformation, and deliverance.

Redeem your creation in the power of your Spirit and draw all things through the free gift of your Son into the glory of your presence, now and forever. | Amen.

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…

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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Christ invites you to this table. Come, taste and see. Seated

All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion 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. | God of the abundant table, you have refreshed our hearts in this meal with bread for the journey. Give us your grace on the road that we might serve our neighbors with joy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

BLESSING

God, who gives life to all things and frees us from despair, bless you with truth and peace. And may the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, guide you always in faith, hope, and love. | Amen.

HYMN 535 Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises

SENDING

Go in peace, with Christ beside you. | Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio

LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for September 25: In person: 224, Livestream: 187, Facebook: 28

NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Master Planning

ENCORE

AREA GROUP VISIONING SESSION

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

RUDISILL HALL OR Zoom 12:30 PM-2:30 PM Lunch will be provided

The Council Nominating Committee would like to thank those of you who submitted names for consideration and to those of you who expressed an interest in serving Redeemer. This year’s Council nominees are: John Thomas, Alisa Norvelle, Don Noland, Leith Fitch, Ann Ridenour, Bob Gibeling, Doug Dumont, Jeff Guthrie, Shelia Brock, and Brian Ludvigsen

Monster Mash Candy Drive

We are gearing up for Halloween fun again this year! You can help us provide this safe and fun Halloween event for children and their families by donating candy and party favors from now to October 23rd. Please choose only from the Amazon list at this link, which will be shipped directly to the church. See Deacon Mary with questions.

YOUTH

High School Parents and College Parents Gathering | Today

Join for monthly fellowship time from 10:00 am-10:45 am in the Library

Join Redeemer High School Youth for our 2023 Ski Retreat! February 17-20, 2023 at Lutherock

Please check your schedules and let us know if you are interested in joining us for fellowship, faith, skiing, and snow tubing. Please let Hillary know if you’re interested by Sunday, October 2 in putting this on your calendar, so we can reserve the correct accommodation site at Lutherock (these spots go fast!).

Youth Acolyte/Worship Training | Today | Following 11am worship

All youth are expected to serve and worship during church services as part of their Confirmation experience. Those who have not been trained or served in worship before, please ensure you attend. You can also attend if you need a refresher. Give Pastor Jonathan a heads-up if you plan on attending.

High School Youth Mission Trip Meeting

Today | Following 11am worship | Reception Room

We request that at least one parent attends along with the youth.

Middle School Youth Mission Trip and High School Youth Mission Trip Signups

The votes are in! Our Middle School Youth will head to Bayou La Batre in Summer 2023, and our High School Youth will head to Puerto Rico in Summer 2023. If your Middle School and High School youths are interested in attending, please sign up with Hillary by Sunday, October 2.

Mark your calendars-our Middle School Parents Gathering will be meeting on Sunday, October 16 from 10:00 AM-10:45 AM in the library.

Our Middle School Youth will be getting together for our Middle School Youth Group on Sunday, October 16 after 11 AM worship. We will be heading to Doll’s Head Trail at Constitution Lakes Park in Atlanta. Please RSVP to Hillary by Friday, October 14 for planning purposes.

Our High School Youth will be getting together for our High School Youth Group on Sunday, October 23 after 11 AM worship. We will be heading to Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze for some fellowship time together. Please RSVP to Hillary by Friday, October 21 for planning purposes.

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adult Small Group

Our fall series continues with the book Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan, led by group member Robert Boyd. We meet from 10-10:45 in Katie’s Corner (corner of the upstairs hallway near the front elevator with comfy chairs). Reading in advance is not required. Join any week!

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Monster Mash and Pipe Screams

Mark your calendar for Friday, October 28 from 5:45-8 pm for some Halloween fun! We will start with dinner in Sims Atrium, head into the sanctuary for the Pipe Screams concert, then head outside (weather permitting) for music, games, and of course, CANDY! Costumes are encouraged for all ages but not required. Dinner is free, though donations are optional. RSVP is not required. Bring a friend!

MUSIC

“PipeScreams” Concert - Friday, October 28 at 7:00 pm. All ages are invited to this free family-friendly concert of spooky music performed by organists Kira Garvie and Sarah Hawbecker. Costumes are encouraged! You can attend as part of Redeemer’s “Monster Mash” event or independently. The organ console will be out, and you will see and hear the organ differently than on a Sunday morning. Whether you’ve attended a hundred organ concerts, or this is your first one, it will be a howling good time!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

New Member Class continues | 10-10:45 am

People interested in joining Redeemer will begin a 5-week series of new member classes in which we will get to know one another, Redeemer, and the Lutheran faith. If you are interested in participating in class, please register here

Calendar for October 2 – October 8, 2022

Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Event Time

Worship

High School SS

Confirmation Large Group

Children’s SS

Mindfulness Class Gift Class ELW Class New Members

Young Adult Group HS and College Parents

Confirmation Small Groups

Coffee with Pastor HS Mission Trip Mtg

Acolyte & Worship Training Encore SAG Mtg

Monday, October 3

9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM -10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

12:00 PM 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM 12:30 PM 2:30 PM

Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Tuesday, October 4

Morning Bible Study

Pr Jonathan book study

Wednesday, October 5

Early Birds Bible Study

Wednesday night dinner

Pastor’s Class Seraphim Cherubim Worship

Redeemer Ringers

Choir rehearsal

Thursday, October 6

Redeeming Bloomers

Lectionary Study

Liberation Thoughts II

Tolkien Group

7:30 AM 9:30 AM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

4:45 PM – 6:15 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

7:30 PM 9:00 PM

10:00 AM 12:00 PM

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM -7:30 PM

7:30 PM 9:00 PM

Location

In-person/ Livestream Youth Lounge

Fireside

Various rooms

Reception Room Room 211 Rudisill Hall/Zoom Room 121/Zoom Katy’s Corner Library Various rooms Sims Atrium Reception Room Sims Atrium/Sanctuary Rudisill Hall/Zoom

Hinely Music Hall

Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom

Reception/Zoom

Sims Atrium

Rudisill Hall Room 204 Room 203 Sanctuary Room 202 Hinely Hall

Church Grounds Zoom Zoom Zoom

Friday, October

Saturday, October 8

Videos, Books, and Perspectives of Justice

Biblical Stewardship

9:00 AM 11:00 AM

10:00 AM 10:45 AM Conference Room

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

The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner

The Rev. Jonathan Trapp

Senior Pastor, ext. 201

Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203

Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233

The Rev. Jenny McLellan......................................... Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224

STAFF

Bob Boyd

Kofi Broadnax

Alexa Brooks

Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232

Property Administrator, ext. 210

Receptionist, ext. 200

Seth Brown................................................................... Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218

Michael Clarke

Robin Durdin

Kate Elkins

Kira Garvie

LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org

Office Administration Director, ext. 204

Preschool Director, ext. 252

...................................................................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

Stacey Williams

Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org

Head of Security