GATHERING
The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ’s resurrection. Standing HYMN 526 God is Here!
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CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. | Amen.
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. | Amen.
If 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.
Kneeling or seated
Most merciful God, | we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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. 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.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our 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.
Standing GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. | And also with you.
KYRIE
Mark Helsel, cantor
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
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For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord.
HYMN OF PRAISE
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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.
WORD
God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached. Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON
THE FIRST READING Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 David Ott, lector
Injustice and violence in the time leading up to the Babylonian exile move this prophet to lament: How can a good and all powerful God see evil in the world and seemingly remain indifferent? God answers by proclaiming that the righteous will live by faith.
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The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw.
O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen?
Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save?
Why do you make me see wrongdoing and look at trouble?
Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise.
So the law becomes slack and justice never prevails.
The wicked surround the righteous therefore judgment comes forth perverted.
I will stand at my watch post, and station myself on the rampart;
I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint.
Then the Lord answered me and said:
Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it.
For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie.
If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.
Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith.
Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God.
PSALM 37:1 9
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Do not be provoked by evildoers; do not be jealous of those who do wrong. For they shall soon wither like the grass, and like the green grass fade away.
Refrain
Put your trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and find safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, who shall give you your heart’s desire.
Refrain
Commit your way to the Lord; put your trust in the Lord, and see what God will do. The Lord will make your vindication as clear as the light and the justice of your case like the noonday sun.
Refrain
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently; Do not be provoked by the one who prospers, the one who succeeds in evil schemes. Refrain from anger, leave rage alone; do not be provoked; it leads only to evil. For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord shall possess the land.
Refrain
THE SECOND READING
2 Timothy 1:1 14
This letter written to Timothy is a personal message of encouragement. In the face of hardship and persecution, Timothy is reminded that his faith is a gift of God. He is encouraged to exercise that faith with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, for the sake of the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I am grateful to God whom I worship with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did when I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher, and for this reason I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. Hold to the standard
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of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God. Standing GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
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
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SERMON
Standing HYMN 405 O Spirit of Life
Pastor Mark H. Larson
APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by
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the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come 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.
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.
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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.
THANKSGIVING
Seated
GATHERING OF GIFTS
Please use the Help and Redeemer.org/give links to support the ministry of Redeemer.
ANTHEM Give Me the Faith Arranged by Donald Busarow The Redeemer Choir
Give me the faith which can remove | And sink the mountain to a plain; | Give me the childlike praying love, | Which longs to build Thy house again; | Thy love, let it my heart o'erpower, | And all my simple soul devour.
My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord, | Into Thy blessed hands receive; | And let me live to preach Thy Word, | And let me to Thy glory live; | My ev'ry sacred moment spend | In publishing the sinner’s Friend. Enlarge, inflame, and fill my heart | With boundless charity divine, | So shall I all my strength exert, | And love them with a zeal like Thine, | And lead them to Thy open side, | The sheep for whom the Shepherd died.
Charles Wesley
Standing OFFERTORY HYMN
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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.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; 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 all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
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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.
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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
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HYMN 476
Thee We Adore
HYMN 818 O Master Let Me Walk with You
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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 550
On What Has Now Been Sown
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SENDING
Go in peace, with Christ beside you. | Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV 545 J. S. Bach (1685 1750)
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HOLY BAPTISM following worship outside on the Mezzanine
We celebrate today with Blake Reno and Melinda Yuskak as they bring their daughter, Violet Lynne Reno for the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Her sponsors are Joseph and Kristin Shepard. We pray that God will bless these families and strengthen them in a life of faith.
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 SUBJECT 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
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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
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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 Location
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
Carillon Ringers
Tuesday, October 4
Morning Bible Study
Pr Jonathan book study
Wednesday, October 5
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
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
7:00 PM 8:30 PM Hinely Music Hall
7:30 AM 9:30 AM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom
Early Birds Bible Study 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Reception/Zoom
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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
Friday, October 7
Saturday, October 8
Videos, Books, and Perspectives of Justice
Biblical Stewardship
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
Sims Atrium Rudisill Hall Room 204 Room 203 Sanctuary Room 202 Hinely Hall
Church Grounds Zoom Zoom Zoom
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
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
Alexa Brooks
Seth Brown
Michael Clarke
Robin Durdin
Kate Elkins
Kira Garvie
Property Administrator, ext. 210
Receptionist, ext. 200
Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218
LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org
Office Administration Director, ext. 204
Preschool Director, ext. 252
...................................................................Organ Scholar, kgarvie@redeemer.org
David Hansen
Sarah Hawbecker
Deacon Mary Houck
Jennifer Isaacson
Hillary Nelson
Stacey Williams
Adult Choral Director, ext. 236
Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206
& Family Ministries Director, ext. 227
Financial Information Director, ext. 237
Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org
Head of Security
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