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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 11, 2022 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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Kneeling or seated
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.
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.
CONFESSION
2 Standing HYMN 834 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
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O God, overflowing with mercy and compassion, you lead back to yourself all those who go astray. Preserve your people in your loving care, that we may reject whatever is contrary to you and may follow all things that sustain our life in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to [Jesus.] And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
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Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY
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
Show us the path that leads to life. Be our refuge and strength on the journey, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and friend. Amen.
The Lord be with you. | And also with you.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 15:1 10
The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.
So he told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them,
Jesus tells two stories that suggest a curious connection between the lost being found and sinners repenting. God takes the initiative to find sinners, each of whom is so precious to God that their recovery brings joy in heaven.
Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your Seatedrequests.
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Standing HYMN 502
‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
“Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.
Pastor Jonathan Trapp
Seated SERMON
Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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Your blessed saints who have died now rest in your presence. Give us thankful hearts for those who have been examples of faith in our lives and receive us with joy when we come to share eternal life with you. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
Your creation groans as it suffers the impacts of pollution and lack of care. As the seasons change, renew in us the will to protect plants, animals, and habitats. Bless us with bountiful harvests that all may share. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
Your world is shattered and the nations rage. Remember us in your mercy. Teach wisdom to our elected leaders so that we know peace in our world, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
receive mercy and your grace overflows in our lives. Fill your church with faith and love and give understanding hearts to those who work to strengthen our ecumenical and interreligious commitments. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
Your children wander homeless and the hungry cry for bread. Seek out those who are lost or lonely, anxious or depressed, or struggling with addiction or illness. Provide for those in any need (especially): God of grace, | hear our prayer.
Your work is done in this congregation with our hands, feet, voices, minds, and hearts. Build up the ministries of this community LCFM, Hope Through Soap, The Georgia Justice Project, YELLS, Our House, Redeeming Grace and others that serve our neighbors and welcome the stranger in your name on this God’s Work Our Hands Sunday. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
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 Yourcreation.people
GREAT THANKSGIVING
Please use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer.
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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.
Seated MISSION MOMENT Janet Preston
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.
MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio
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.
Standing PEACE
GATHERING OF GIFTS
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.
Please let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m Worshiping link as you would the attendance pad at church.
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
Standing OFFERING 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.
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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.
LORD’S PRAYER
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.
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…
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
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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 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.
who are lost; reach any who have strayed; pursue all who seem determined to wander further and further from your fold.
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen
HYMN 588
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
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
Christ invites you to this table. Come, taste and see. Seated
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INVITATION TO COMMUNION
BLESSING
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.
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.
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
AmenSENDING
The Altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my mother Naomi Gibeling, on the occasion of what would have been her 100th birthday, September 12 by Bob Gibeling.
LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for September 4: In person: 153, Livestream: 181, Facebook: 32
Go in peace, with Christ beside you. | Thanks be to God.
NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 15th Sunday after Pentecost
POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio
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SENDING
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 twohour gatherings will be in person and online, and the insights and results will be posted on a special page on our website.
Please Click Here to sign up for any gathering if you have not already expressed interest.
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Master Planning Update
• Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation | Reception/Zoom
Upcoming Subject Area Gatherings: Community Outreach, Sunday, September 11, 1 PM, Rudisill/Zoom Financial Development, Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 PM, Reception Room/Zoom Member Care, Thursday, September 22, 6:00 PM, Rudisill Hall/Zoom
Join Ed Scherlacher for study in spiritual practices that can help draw us together and see how God is working in our lives.
• Gift Class | Room 211 Led by Joe Lukas Our GIFT group will be studying Rescuing the Bible From Fundamentalism by Bishop John Shelby Spong. Thank you.
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.
Beginning Today at 10:00 AM
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.
• Be Still & Journey | Room 119 Our women’s group begins this Fall with: "Language for God" A Lutheran Perspective by Mary J. Streufert
• Coffee with the Pastor | Following 11 am Worship | Sims Atrium
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
• Conversations on Christian Responsibility | Pr. Ron’s Office Discussion on God’s Work Our Hands
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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Due TODAY. Please fill out this link by Sunday, September 11. Sign up now-spots go quick! Please stay tuned for updates!
Join Redeemer High School Youth for our 2023 Ski Retreat! February 17-20, 2023 at Lutherock
Today our Middle School and High School Youth head to the Atlanta Community Food Bank to work the afternoon shift (1:30 pm-4:30 pm).
YOUTH
Middle School Parents monthly gathering on Sunday, September 18 from 10:00 am10:45 am in the library. Please contact Karen Cramer if you have any questions!
Rejoicing Spirits: God’s Treasures | Today
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!).
Featured Events
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.
Middle School Youth Mission Trip and High School Youth Mission Trip Interest
WORSHIP
Join us for Worship! There’s nothing better than worshiping together joyfully and getting to know our neighbors who join us for Rejoicing Spirits! Come to make a joyful noise and share your gifts with this special worship community. Worship is hybrid and you can join either on Zoom or in person in Rudisill Hall.
The Redeemer Concert Series opens its 2022-23 season on Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 pm with the London-based Svyati Duo. Since forming Svyati Duo in 2009 under the patronage for Sir John Taverner, cellist Rebecca Hepplewhite and organist Julian Collings have gained international acclaim for their concert performances and recordings. The concert is free, but donations to the “Friends of Music” will be accepted at the door.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Young Adults Lunch Together | Today
Young Adult Game Night
Young Adult Small Group
Meet in Sims Atrium near the red doors after the 11:00 service to walk to lunch somewhere in the neighborhood. This is a casual time to catch up with each other and get to know other young adults at Redeemer. Come join us!
Two Year Old Faith Stepping Stone Today
MUSIC
Join us for a pizza dinner and bring your favorite table games! Our new Organ Scholar, Kira, and her partner Brenden are new to Atlanta and hoping to get to know people. And they love games! Help us welcome them to Redeemer and channel your competitive side. There is also a pool table.
Our fall series begins Sunday, September 18, with the book Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan, led by group member Robert Boyd. We meet from 1010:45 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!
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YOUNG ADULTS
Friday, September 23, 7:00 pm. Youth Lounge at Redeemer
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 kicked things off with Sing and Play on August 28, and our first day in classrooms is today! 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.
Sunday School Classrooms Start Today!
Children who have turned two by August 1 and their parents are invited to a Faith Stepping Stone event called Welcome to Sunday School from 10-10:45. We will talk about what Sunday School is and each child will receive a Spark Bible and a blessing for their year of learning ahead.
Remembrance Labyrinth Walk: honoring those who have died by suicide Monday, September 12, 2022 | 5:30-7:00 pm | Sims Atrium Interfaith Contemplative experience walking the labyrinth together in community. The walk will be accompanied by a cellist and feel like a vigil for loved ones who have died by suicide.
ELCA Southeastern Synod | Guardian Angel Training
KEYSTONE 65+ MINISTRY Hymns and Congregational Singing in the Lutheran Church, taught by Dr. Mike Bell
To register: https://hipaa.jotform.com/221864506492157 (registration deadline: 9/15)
Lutheran Campus Ministries at Georgia Tech & Redeemer Celebrating 65 Years of Ministry Together September 18, 2022 | 12:15 pm | Rudisill Hall
A community-based presentation covering the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Adam Renner will facilitate this session. Free registration at: https://sereg.brtapp.com/TalkSavesLives2022
Join us Sunday, September 25 in the Sims Atrium as we celebrate the Lutheran Community Food Ministry’s 40th Anniversary!
Fan of Georgia Tech? Love campus ministry? Just hungry? Join the team at Grace House for lunch. Hear the ways they serve college students today. Consider partnering with their important work. RSVP at gracepeople.org/redeemer
Learn how to recognize the signs of someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and how to respond through this practical training led by Kat Folk and Adam Renner.
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
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 4-6 pm | Fireside room
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention Thursday, September 15, 2022 | 7-9 pm | ZOOM
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QPR Training Webinar hosted by Wellstar Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 2-4 pm | ZOOM
New Member Class begins September 18 | 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.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Youth Lounge Pr.RRoomRon’s office Room RudisillOffRudisillSimsOffVariousLibrary/Zoom–RoomsSiteAtriumHall/ZoomsiteHall/Zoom
9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am
CARE
10:00 AM -10:45 AM
CONGREGATIONALAtrium.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Keystone Time Together Worship and Luncheon
Event Time Location Worship
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 12-2 | Sanctuary, and Sims Atrium
Youth Fall Mission RejoicingProjectSpirits
In person/ Livestream Various rooms
Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links
A three-part study of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship book. We will sing hymns and also learn about the poets and composers who created them, along with the hymns’ social, historical, and religious contexts.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Coffee with Pastor SAG - Community Outreach
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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First Day of Children’s SS Confirmation Youth & Parents mtg High School SS Be Still & Journey Mindfulness, Prayer Meditation& Christian ResponsibilityGiftClass High School & CollegeParents
September 18, 25, and October 2 | 10-10:45 | HYBRID, ROOM TBD
An uplifting 30-minute worship service with communion in the sanctuary and a message from Pastor Ron. After worship, we will enjoy lunch, and one another’s company in Sims
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Confirmation SmallYAGroupsLunch
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Calendar for September 11 – September 17, 2022
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Wednesday, September 14
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Thursday, September 15
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lectionary Study Liberation Thoughts II Tolkien Group
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Tuesday, September 13
4:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Early Birds Bible Study Suicide Prevention Training
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Pr Jonathan book study Executive Committee
Morning Bible Study
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Rudisill Hall/Zoom
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Remembrance & Healing Labyrinth Walk Carillon Ringers
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6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
HinelyAtriumMusic Hall
9:30 AM 12:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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7:30 AM 9:30 AM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wednesday night
Fireside Room Sims
Senior Pastor, ext. 201
The Rev. Jenny McLellan Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224
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STAFF
Kofi Broadnax Administrator, ext. 210 Alexa Brooks Receptionist, ext. 200
731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759
Robin Durdin Office Administration Director, ext. 204
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner for Community Engagement, ext. 203
Kate Elkins Preschool Director, ext. 252
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
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Kira Garvie Organ Scholar, kgarvie@redeemer.org
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Jennifer Isaacson Financial Information Director, ext. 237 Hillary Nelson Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Stacey Williams Head of Security
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Bob Boyd Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232
The Rev. Mark H. Larson
Seth Brown Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218
Michael Clarke LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org
The Rev. Jonathan Trapp Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233
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