Sunday August 11, 2024 - Order of worship at 9am - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta GA USA by redeemeratl

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – August 11, 2024

The Order of Worship at 9:00 am

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 and ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the God of manna, the God of miracles, the God of mercy. | Amen.

Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Seated

God, our provider, help us. It is hard to believe there is enough to share. We question your ways when they differ from the ways of the world in which we live. We turn to our own understanding rather than trusting in you. We take offense at your teachings and your ways. Turn us again to you. Where else can we turn? Share with us the words of eternal life and feed us for life in the world. Amen.

Beloved people of God: in Jesus, the manna from heaven, you are fed and nourished. By Jesus, the worker of miracles, there is always more than enough. Through Jesus, ☩ the bread of life, you are shown God’s mercy: you are forgiven and loved into abundant life. | Amen.

Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY

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

Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen

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

Seated

CHILDREN’S SERMON BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS

Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL

John 6:35, 41-51

After feeding more than five thousand people in the wilderness, Jesus teaches them regarding the true significance of this remarkable sign.

Before the reading: The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to [the crowd,] “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

Then the Jews began to complain about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” They were saying, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?” Jesus answered them, “Do not complain among yourselves. No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day. It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me. Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”

After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.

Seated SERMON

Standing HYMN 523

Let Us Go Now to the Banquet

Pastor Jonathan Trapp

Seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Each portion of the prayers concludes: Merciful God, | receive our prayer. At the conclusion of the prayers: Amen

Calling on the spirit of Wisdom to guide our hearts and our minds, let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need.

A brief silence.

Reignite the prayer of the church. By your Spirit, and remembering Clare of San Damiano, who was known for her powerful prayer, root your church around the globe in prayer and spiritual practices. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Guide our leaders and nations with a spirit of justice and mercy. Guide all citizens in holding the powerful accountable. Let no evil come out of our mouths, but rather let us extend grace. We pray for our neighbors. We pray for our enemies. Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Sustain feeding ministries and organizations such as ELCA World Hunger and our local food pantries, especially the Midtown Assistance Center, the Lutheran Towers Free Grocery Store, and the Lutheran Community Food Ministry. We work and pray for a day when hunger is no more. Merciful God, receive our prayer.

We pray for this congregation and for all who are gathered both in person and on live stream. Be present among anyone who cannot be with us today. Be with all who are hurting, grieving, or ill, especially

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

We remember the saints who have gone before us in faith, especially Trusting in the promise of the resurrection, we find hope in your communion of saints of all times and all places. Merciful God, receive our prayer.

We lift up these prayers to you, gracious God. Receive them into your holy keeping.

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.

Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS

MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio

Standing OFFERING PRAYER

Jesus, Bread of life, you have set this table with your very self, and called us to the feast of plenty. Gather what has been sown among us, and strengthen us in this meal. Make us to be what we receive here, your body for the life of the world. | 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.

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

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.

Pour out upon us the Spirit of your love, O Lord, 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.

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 has set the table with more than enough for all. Come! 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. | Jesus, Bread of life, we have received from your table more than we could ever ask. As you have nourished us in this meal, now strengthen us to love the world with your own life. In your name we pray. Amen

SENDING

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

BLESSING

The blessing of God, who provides for us, feeds us, and journeys with us, ☩ be upon you now and forever. | Amen.

HYMN 485

I Am the Bread of Life

SENDING

Go in peace. You are the body of Christ. | Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio

LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for August 4: In person: 220, online 158 NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Backpack Blessing

TODAY All Worship Services

Learning and teaching are important vocations, and schools are places where a lot of life happens for our kids and teachers. Students of all ages and teachers are invited for a blessing at the beginning of the school year. Backpacks and other bags are welcome, or you can just receive the blessing. Come to your preferred worship service.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY

Sunday School Registration is Open!!

We can’t wait to learn and grow in faith with your family this year!! We kick things off with Sing and Play for all ages on September 8, and our first day in classrooms will be September 15. You can register at this link, scan the code, 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.

Family Camping Trip Registration ends Today

August 23-25: Camp Glisson in Dahlonega

Join Children & Family Ministry as we spend a weekend of fellowship, faith, and fun! We love to have everyone there the whole time, but you can also do a onenight stay, or a Saturday day-trip. Cost (for the full weekend) is $50 per adult, $20 per child. Families will also sign up for shared meal items. Click here to register or scan the code.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Consider the Birds

Led by Ed Scherlacher | Sundays | 10 am | Room 121

“Consider the Birds” is an inspirational study of the meaning and symbolism of birds found in the scriptures and ancient world.

“We Make the Road by Walking” by Brian McLaren

Study led by Pastor Jonathan | Sundays 10 am | Reception Room

Opportunity each week to look at a scripture reading and, using reflection, present an introduction/re-orientation to the Christian Faith.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom

Currently studying Luke, to be followed by Acts of the Apostles. Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday. Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Please join us any Tuesday morning!

Book Study with Pastor Jonathan

Tuesdays | 5 PM

Join Pr Jonathan on Zoom as the group discusses 'The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory' by Tim Alberta. Alberta is a practicing Christian and the son of an evangelical pastor, paints an expansive and profoundly troubling portrait of the American evangelical movement. Through the eyes of televangelists and small-town preachers, celebrity revivalists and everyday churchgoers, Alberta tells the story of a faith cheapened by ephemeral fear, a promise corrupted by partisan subterfuge, and a reputation stained by perpetual scandal. Reading is always encouraged but not required, your presence is enough!

Early Bird Bible Study led by David Ott

Wednesdays | 2 PM | Reception room | Study on 1st and 2nd Kings

Thursday afternoon Bible Study

Thursdays | 3 – 4:00 PM | Reception room/ Zoom

Mark Your Calendars!

Join us for Redeemer’s FALL KICKOFF

August 18 | Sims Atrium

Wear your favorite team apparel and enjoy tailgate Food, Games, and Fellowship.

GAMES NEEDED: If you have an indoor tailgate type game (cornhole, putt-putt, ring toss, etc.) at home, please email Pr. Jennifer (jroberts@redeemer.org) and arrange to bring it to her by Thursday, August 15th to be used for our game zone for Fall Kickoff. (All games will be returned and can go home on Sunday at 1 PM.)

Announcing the 2024-25 Concert Series Opening Event

Friends and Family Concert | Sunday, August 25, 2 PM

Invite a friend and join us for a delightful concert as Redeemer’s own organist Sarah Hawbecker collaborates with musicians who have a special connection to Redeemer. Jonathan Fuller grew up at Redeemer and is now entering his junior year as a cello performance major at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Trumpeter Yvonne Toll Schneider has played for festival services and countless weddings at Redeemer. She is principal trumpet of several ensembles, including the Atlanta Opera Orchestra. Wayne Gilreath is Organist/Choirmaster at Douglasville First United Methodist Church. He will join his teacher Ms. Hawbecker in a tour de force organ duet by Stephen Paulus. Donations to “Friends of Music” will be accepted at the door.

WOMEN’S RETREAT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

All ladies are invited to join us at Lutheranch from Nov. 15-17 for a retreat focused on flourishing faith! The cost is $329 (single room) or $240 (double room) and partial scholarships are available. Please email Pr. Jennifer (jroberts@redeemer.org) or check out the Redeemer Newsletter to register. Also check out an intro to one of our sessions for the weekend below:

Flourishing Prayers (Philippians 4:6-7) – Prayer is an essential component of our faith life and yet it can often be an intimidating or neglected part of our lives due to schedule, circumstances, or life stage. In this session, we will explore various patterns of prayer that will be tools to engage and explore prayer. We’ll also consider ways to carve out time, understand prayer in new ways, and flourish through the gift of prayer.

Calendar for August 11 – August 17, 2024

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

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Event Time Location Worship

Pr. Jonathan Class

Consider the Birds German Church Worship

9:00 AM (Jazz) 11:00 AM Organ & Choir

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 11:00 AM

In-person/ On-Line

Conference Room Room 121 Room 201

Monday, August 12 - - -

Tuesday, August 13

Morning Bible Study

Pr. Jonathan Book Study

Wednesday, August 14

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Early Birds Bible study 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Thursday, August 15

Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom

Reception Room/Zoom

Bible Study 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Reception Room/Zoom

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. Jonathan Trapp .......................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233

The Rev. Jennifer Roberts ........................... Interim Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224

STAFF

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

Brandon Davis ................................................... Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232

Robin Durdin ............................................................ Office Administration Director, ext. 204

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

Larry Lowe ........................................................................................................Security Officer

Chase Petersen ......................................................... Organ Scholar, cpetersen@redeemer.org

Stacey Williams .............................................................................................. Head of Security