Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 - Order of Worship at 9 am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta, GA USA

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 16, 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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WELCOME

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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.

O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people, you are always ready to hear our cries. Teach us to rely day and night on your care. Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all this suffering world, through 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

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THE HOLY GOSPEL

Luke 18:1-8

Jesus tells a parable of an unjust judge who is worn down by a widow’s pleas. Jesus is calling God’s people to cry out for justice and deliverance. For if an unethical judge will ultimately grant the plea of a persistent widow, how much more will God respond to those who call.

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Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justice against my opponent.’ For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of

God and no respect for anyone, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.’ ” And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

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Seated WELCOME and INSTALLATION OF ALEXA SHOEMAKER BROOKS

Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

In gratitude and humility, let us join together in prayer on behalf of all of God’s creation.

For all the baptized, that they become skilled in compassion and grace and equipped to share the good news with all. Grant your followers persistence in proclamation and prayer. Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great.

For air and sky, clouds and sun, that they provide rain to parched land and relief to flooded ground. Renew and restore our polluted atmosphere and empower us to be worthy stewards of creation. Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great.

For judges, juries, and all who work in the judicial system, that they desire wisdom, seek truth, rule with fairness, and have the courage to do what is right. Eliminate oppression and injustice in our criminal justice system.

Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great.

For all who are lonely, especially those who have newly arrived in an unfamiliar city or country, political prisoners without recourse to justice, hospital patients without visitors, and any who are ill or grief stricken. Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great.

For those in our congregation and community engaged in advocacy work (local ministries may be named), that with the persistence of the widow, they lift their voices in seeking justice on behalf of others. Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great.

For those who have taught us faith and now rest in your heavenly peace (especially), that we remember and give thanks for these saints who shared the gospel through word and deed. Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great.

With grateful hearts we commend our spoken and silent prayers to you, O God; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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 MISSION MOMENT: STEWARDSHIP TEMPLE TALK

Richard Spady

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.

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.

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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.

SENDING

Go in peace, with Christ beside you. | Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio

The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Albert A. Liabastre by his family.

The Sims Atrium flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of our son, Wells’ 2nd birthday by Brian and Whitney Ludvigsen.

LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for October 9: In person: 161, Livestream: 160, Facebook: 22

NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 20th Sunday after Pentecost

Master Planning Update

Thank you for making the Visioning and Programming phase of our Master Planning process a success! Through over 700 congregation wide participant hours, we shared our ideas to envision a future for Redeemer that is welcoming, active, and rooted in our mission to be the hands and feet of Christ in our Midtown community and beyond. This time does not even include the dedicated Management Team hours outside of the Visioning Sessions in preparation of the meetings, interfacing with the consultants and

Midtown neighbors. Our conversations converged around common themes that will transform our campus into a place that will inspire and empower us to achieve our vision and move Redeemer forward into the next century. Our consultants are hard at work compiling data and dreams before we move into the next phase of our process-Concept & Master Planning. We look forward to sharing the results with you soon!

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.

Calling all Pets! Animal Blessing at Rejoicing Spirits Worship

Today at 3:30, we will meet on the Redeemer green to worship together and bless the animals that enrich our lives. All types of pets are welcome (with leash or appropriate container please). If your pet cannot attend in person, feel free to bring a photo or other object to represent them, which we will bless in their place. Either way, you will go home with a certificate honoring your pet. Invite a friend and join us!

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 19th. Please choose only from the Amazon list at this link, which will be shipped directly to the church. See Deacon Mary with questions.

YOUTH

Middle School Youth Mission Trip and High School Youth Mission Trip

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.

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

Our Middle School Youth will gather for our Middle School Youth Group on Sunday, October 16 after 11 AM worship. We will head to Doll’s Head Trail at Constitution Lakes Park in Atlanta.

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

Mark your calendars! Our Kringles Fundraiser starts Sunday, November 6.

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 Katy’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 carnival games outside (weather permitting), head into Sims atrium for dinner, then the sanctuary for the Pipe Screams concert. After the concert, we will go back outside for music, popcorn, party 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!

First Grade Faith Stepping Stone

On October 23 and 30 and November 13, the First grade class will meet to learn about the Lord’s Prayer in room 207. We’ll also discuss what prayer is, why and how we pray, and how prayer helps us grow in faith. There will be a blessing on November 13 at the late service (tentatively).

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.

Sign up for Keystone Time Together Tuesday, October 25th at 12-2pm

Join us for an uplifting 30 minute worship service with communion in the sanctuary followed by lunch and fellowship. Lunch will be provided as a free will offering. Please RSVP at this link TODAY so we can make sure there is enough food for everyone.

JOIN THE REDEEMER TEAM WALK TO RAISE SUICIDE AWARENESS

Sunday, November 6th at 2 pm, Piedmont Meadow.

The Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a powerful event for the community to come together and support

survivors of suicide and people who have lost loved ones through suicide. Dogs on a leash and kids/strollers are welcomed. Food trucks will be there too! Register here or sign up in the Sims atrium at the welcome desk.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Biblical Stewardship | October 16 | 10:00 AM -10:45 AM | Conference Room

Pr. Jonathan leads a study of what Biblical Stewardship looks like for us now using resources from Augsburg Fortress.

Keystone: Toni Morrison's Civil War Matriarch Baby Suggs | 10:00 AM 10:45 AM | Rudisill/Zoom

Please join Dr. Jay Lutz as he presents a series of three classes, sponsored by Redeemer’s Keystone 65+ Ministry, open to all in our congregation on October 23rd, and November 6th at 10 AM in Rudisill Hall, discussing Toni Morrison’s book, Beloved.

COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT

Lutheran Towers 50th Anniversary!

Lutheran Towers Sunday is November 14th and we’re celebrating their 50th anniversary for the entire month of November.

You can help our Lutheran Towers neighbors by donating much needed items in boxes provided outside Redeemer’s library. Check out the wish list below or go to https://www.lutherantowers.org/resident wishlist/:

Blankets

Bed clothes

TP/paper towels

Trash bags

Dishes

Pots & pans

Reading glasses

Swiffer dusters

Laundry detergent

Dish soap Canes

Grabbing tools

Shopping carts

Personal hygiene items

Non skid slipper

Gift cards for Kroger, Publix & Trader Joes

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

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Event Time Location Worship

Confirmation Large Group

High School SS

Sing and Play

Be Still and Journey

Biblical Stewardship

Middle School Parents

Mindfulness Class

New Members Class

YA Small Group

Confirmation Small Groups

Coffee with Pastor MS Youth Group Memorial Service for Al Liabastre

Rejoicing Spirits

Monday, October 17

9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am

9:45 AM 10:15 AM

9:45 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

10:00 AM 10:45 AM

10:15 AM 10:45 AM

12:00 PM

12:30 PM 2:00 PM

1:00 PM 3:00 PM

3:30 PM 5:00 PM

In-person/ Livestream

Rudisill Hall

Youth Lounge

Fireside Room

Room 119 Conference Room

Library Room 121

Reception/Zoom

Katie’s Corner

Various Rooms

Sims Atrium Off Site Sanctuary Redeemer green/Zoom

Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Tuesday, October 18 Morning Bible Study

Reads and Reels

Pr Jonathan book study Council Mtg

Wednesday, October 19

Early Birds Bible Study

Wednesday night dinner

Faithful Hands

Pastor’s Class Seraphim Cherubim Worship

Redeemer Ringers

Choir rehearsal

Thursday, October 20

Lectionary Study

Liberation Thoughts II Tolkien Group

7:30 AM 9:30 AM

1:00 PM 2:30 PM

5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

4:45 PM 6:15 PM 5:30 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 7:30 PM 9:00 PM

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

Hinely Music Hall

Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom Zoom

Rudisill Hall/Zoom

Reception/Zoom

Sims Atrium Room 119

Rudisill Hall Room 204 Room 203 Sanctuary Room 202

Hinely Hall

Zoom Zoom Zoom

The Rev. Mark H. Larson

The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner

The Rev. Jonathan Trapp

The Rev. Jenny McLellan

STAFF

Atlanta, Georgia 30308

404.874.9759

Senior Pastor, ext. 201

for Community Engagement, ext. 203

for Faith Formation, ext. 233

for Congregational Care, ext. 224

Bob Boyd Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232

Kofi Broadnax Property Administrator, ext. 210

Alexa

Receptionist, ext. 200

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

Hillary Nelson

Financial Information Director, ext. 237

Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org

Stacey Williams Head of Security