Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost – August 21, 2022
The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ’s resurrection. Standing
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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The Order of Worship at 11:00 am We continue to monitor the latest information regarding the spread of COVID-19 in our community. At this time, we ask that face coverings be worn at all times while on the Redeemer property, regardless of vaccination status. 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.
PRELUDE Let All Things Now Living arr. Duane Funderburk Alan Boda, violin; Jonathan Fuller, cello WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTSGATHERING
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. | 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
CONFESSION
HYMN 521 O Day of Rest and Gladness
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.
Standing GREETING
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.
KYRIE John Pearson, Cantor In peace 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.
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.
For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.
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.
Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord. HYMN OF PRAISE
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.
Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON THE FIRST READING Isaiah 58:9b 14
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water,
If you remove the yoke from among you, the pointing of the finger, the speaking of evil, if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday.
Gayle Morgan, Lector God promises those who have returned from exile that where justice and mercy prevail, the ruins will be rebuilt and light will rise in the darkness. It is a day for new beginnings.
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WORD God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached.
The Lord be with you. | And also with you.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God.
whose waters never fail.
You have not come to something that can be touched, a blazing fire, and darkness, and gloom, and a tempest, and the sound of a trumpet, and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that not another word be spoken to them.
THE SECOND READING Hebrews 12:18-29
See that you do not refuse the one who is speaking; for if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject the one who warns from heaven! At that time his voice shook the earth; but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heaven.” This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of what is shaken that is, created things so that what cannot be
Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.
If you refrain from trampling the sabbath, from pursuing your own interests on my holy day; if you call the sabbath a delight and the holy day of the Lord honorable; if you honor it, not going your own ways, serving your own interests, or pursuing your own affairs; then you shall take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride upon the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of your ancestor Jacob, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Using images of Moses, the writer presents a striking vision of the new covenant of God made possible in Christ. There is no longer fear; only awe in the new promise in Christ into which we are invited.
(For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned to death.” Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.”) But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 13:10-17
Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God. Standing ACCLAMATION
When challenged by a narrow reading of the sabbath command, Jesus responds by expanding “sabbath work” to include setting people free from bondage.
shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe; for indeed our God is a consuming fire.
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, 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.
Jesus heals a woman on the sabbath, offering her a new beginning for her life.
GOSPEL
The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ. Seated
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 Idead.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
SERMON Pastor Mark H. Larson Standing HYMN 610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come
APOSTLES’
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I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Trusting in God’s extraordinary love, let us come near to the Holy One in prayer.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
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.
You 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.
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 inequality. 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. Receive the prayers of your children, merciful God, and hold us forever in your steadfast love, through Jesus Christ, our holy Wisdom.
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.
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.
THANKSGIVING Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS
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Psalm 103:1,2,8,13 and 18
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ANTHEM Bless the Lord Ippolitoff Ivanoff The Redeemer Choir Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all within me bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all His benefits. Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all within me bless His holy name. He is gracious and plenteous in mercy. As a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that love Him and remember His commandments to do them. Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all within me bless His holy name.
Standing OFFERTORY HYMN OFFERING PRAYER 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.
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: Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
In great love you sent to us Jesus, your Son,
GREAT THANKSGIVING
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. Amen. Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…
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.
LORD’S PRAYER
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.
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 Those who are worshiping online can join the pastors on Zoom for communion following the postlude. Link
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.
HYMN 607 Come, Ye Disconsolate
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. AmenSENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
HYMN 625 Come, We That Love the Lord
BLESSING 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 647 Glorious Things of You Are Spoken SENDING Go in peace. Love your neighbor. | Thanks be to God.
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.
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.
Master Planning Update
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.
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.
Copyright © 2021 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of our 43rd anniversary by Penny and John Scarpucci. 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!
POSTLUDE Nun danket alle Gott Sigfrid Karg-Elert From sundaysandseasons.com.
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Middle School and High School Youth Pool Party-Sunday, August 21 from 2:00 pm-4:00 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.
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Click here for a video from Zach Blend, CEO of Goshen Valley who grew up at Redeemer.
Free registration at https://se-reg.brtapp.com/gatraining
Three Year Old Faith Stepping Stone
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.
ELCA 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
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.
Dinner served at 5:00 PM
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.
Sunday School Starts Next Week!
Featured Events Wednesdays at Redeemer starting August 24th!
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.
Goshen Valley Day of Service
Worship - Celebrating the Saints | Wednesday, August 24 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.
ZoomSanctuary/SimsHall/ZoomAtrium Wednesday, August 24 Early Birds Bible Study Wednesday night RedeemerPastor’sdinnerClassSerephimCherubimWorshipJO.Y.RingersChoirrehearsal 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
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– 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM HinelyRoomRoomSanctuaryRoomRoomRudisillSimsZoomAtriumHall204203211202Hall 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
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
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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