1 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost August 28, 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.
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2 Standing HYMN 525 You Are Holy
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CONFESSION
Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY
CHILDREN’S SERMON Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 14:1, 7-14 Jesus observes guests jockeying for position at the table. He uses the opportunity to teach his hearers to choose humility rather than selfexaltation. Jesus also makes an appeal for hosts to imitate God’s gracious hospitality to those in need. The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Kneeling or seated Merciful God, we confess that we have not followed your path but have chosen our own way. Instead of putting others before ourselves, we long to take the best seats at the table. When met by those in need, we have too often passed by on the other side. Set us again on the path of life. Save us from ourselves and free us to love our neighbors. Amen. Hear the good news! God does not deal with us according to our sins but delights in granting pardon and mercy. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. You are free to love as God loves. | Amen.
The Lord be with you. | And also with you. O God, you resist those who are proud and give grace to those who are humble. Give us the humility of your Son, that we may embody the generosity of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen.
Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your Seatedrequests.
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, whose steadfast love endures forever. | Amen.
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Standing HYMN 531 The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing Verse 1 The trumpets sound the angels sing The feast is ready to begin The gates of heav'n are open wide And Jesus welcomes you inside Chorus Sing with thankfulness Songs of pure delight Come and revel in Heaven's love and light Take your place at the Table of the King The feast is ready to begin The feast is ready to begin
When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, ‘Give this person your place,’ and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the Therighteous.”Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.
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On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely.
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For all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, we pray. Be present with those who live in isolation or fear, especially those who are incarcerated or detained. Comfort all who are sick or grieving (especially). Merciful God, | receive our prayer.
For the well-being of creation and its inhabitants, we pray. Stir in us reverent awe for the beauty of the natural world, for oceans and lakes, rivers and streams, forests and deserts, especially the Chattahoochee, Ocmulgee, Etowah rivers. Merciful God, | receive our prayer.
Trusting in God’s extraordinary love, let us come near to the Holy One in Forprayer.the church and its leaders, we pray. Uphold all deacons, pastors, and bishops who serve and teach your people, especially our bishops Elizabeth and Kevin. Awaken in your church a spirit of invitation that reaches ever outward. Merciful God, | receive our prayer.
For the nations and peoples of the world, we pray. Sustain the efforts of those who pursue justice and equity for all. Guide and bless the work of Inspiritus and accompany all immigrants and refugees and all who are persecuted for their ethnic origin or religious beliefs. Merciful God, | receive our prayer.
5 Verse 2 Tables are laden with good things O taste the peace and joy He He'llbringsfill you up with love divine He'll turn your water into wine Verse 3 The hungry heart He satisfies Offers the poor His paradise Now hear all heaven and earth Theapplaudamazing goodness of the Lord CCLI Song # 190672 Graham Kendrick © 1989 Make Way Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2888121 Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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GREAT THANKSGIVING
The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you. share a sign of blessing with your fellow worshipers in whatever way is comfortable for you. let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m link as you would the attendance pad at church. use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer. Redeemer Jazz Trio 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.
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Merciful God, | receive our prayer.
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For all the saints who confessed God’s name (especially Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, and Moses the Black), we give thanks. May we cling to the promise of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and Mercifulforever.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.
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For this congregation and its ministries, we pray. Prepare children, teachers, and youth ministry directors for a new year of learning. Bless the residents and staff at Goshen Valley. Embolden our witness to invite others to the table.
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Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS Please
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.
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.
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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.
Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
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.
Remembering, therefore, his death, resurrection, and ascension, we await his coming in glory.
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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.
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.
In Christ’s presence there is fullness of joy. Come to the banquet. Seated
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INVITATION TO COMMUNION
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.
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.
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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. Amen SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
HYMN 263 I’m a Goin’ a Eat at the Welcome Table
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
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9 SENDING Go in peace. Love your neighbor. | Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for August 21: In person: 218, Livestream: 268, Facebook: 57 NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 13th Sunday after Pentecost Master Planning Update 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.
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.
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Upcoming Area Gatherings: Sunday, August 28, 1 PM | Rudisill Hall/Zoom Outreach, Sunday, September 11, 1 PM/Zoom Development, Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 PM Reception Room/Zoom sign up for any gathering if you have not already expressed interest.
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Our Confirmation students are invited to attend our Fall Confirmation Retreat from Friday, September 23 to Sunday, September 25. Our theme is "The Sacraments." We'll live out that theme through worship, team-building activities, fellowship time, and more! You won't want to miss this fun-and-faith-filled weekend! Please get in touch with Hillary to get signed up by Sunday, September 18.
On Sunday, September 11, our Middle School and High School Youth will head to the Atlanta Community Food Bank to work the afternoon shift (1:30 pm-4:30 pm).
Sunday, August 28 after 11 AM service in Reception Room
Youth Synod Events and Summer Opportunities Meeting
Volunteers must be 12 years and up. Volunteering is a great opportunity, and you can earn service hours! Please get in touch with Hillary if you can help, and she will send you the volunteer information. Please RSVP before September 4.
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 for the last Braves game of the season! Please email Hillary to get the link to sign up and reserve your tickets by September 2.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
We are excited to open Sunday School to 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 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. Are you interested in volunteering with Sunday School? Speak to Deacon Mary about volunteer opportunities.
Sunday School kick-off today with Sing and Play
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Our High School Youth Camping Trip is from Friday, September 23 to Sunday, September 25 at Lake Hartwell State Park. This will be a fun and faith filled time with lots of fellowship in-store. Please RSVP by Sunday, September 18, for planning purposes to Nikki Chunn.
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11 Three-Year-Old Faith Stepping Stone Today! 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 am. 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. We will talk about worship and give kids and parents tools for worshiping together. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 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 Free registration at https://se reg.brtapp.com/gatraining ADULT FAITH FORMATION Beginning Sunday, September 11 • Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation
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Keystone: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Break out your red hymnals and join Dr. Michael Bell for a three week look at the music and liturgy of the ELW.
Ever had any questions for the pastor who was preaching that day? This is your opportunity to ask them! Join the preaching pastor in Sims Atrium for coffee and conversation following the 11am service.
Join Ed Scherlacher for study in spiritual practices that can help draw us together and see how God is working in lives. Thoughts Pr. Bonner leads a weekly discussion on the works of theologians who help us understand better how the Kingdom of God promises liberation for all people. women’s group continues on and will, as always, read thought provoking and important books that help us incorporate our faith into our daily lives.
12 Calendar for August 28 September 3, 2022 Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, August 28, 2022 | Event Time Location Worship 9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am In-person/ Livestream Choir Rehearsal Young Adult Small Group ConfirmationTrainingLeaders Sing and Play Summer Youth Interest Mtg Worship SAG Mtg 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:45 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Hinely Hall Room Reception121 Room Lower parking lot Reception Rudisill/ZoomRoom Monday, August 29 Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Hinely Hall Tuesday, August 30 Morning Bible Study Pr Jonathan book study 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Rudisill Hall/Zoom Zoom Wednesday, August 31 Early Birds Bible Study Wednesday night dinner Faithful RedeemerPastor’sHandsClassSerephimCherubimWorshipJO.Y.RingersChoirrehearsal 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 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 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM HinelyRoomRoomSanctuaryRoomRoomRudisillRoomSimsReception/ZoomAtrium119Hall204203211202Hall Thursday, September 1 Liberation Thoughts II Tolkien Group 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM ZoomZoom Saturday, September 3 Hope thru Soap 8:00 AM 2:00 PM 4th street lot 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