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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2022 The Order of Worship at 9:00 am
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ANNOUNCEMENTSWELCOME
2 Standing HYMN 583 Take My Life That I May Be
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 Showdirection.usthe path that leads to life. Be our refuge and strength on the journey, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and friend. Amen.
CONFESSION
God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love for one another. Keep our feet from evil paths. Turn our minds to your wisdom and our hearts to the grace revealed in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen
The Lord be with you. | And also with you.
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Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL
Jesus tells the curious story of a dishonest manager who cheats his employer and then is commended by him for having acted so shrewdly. Jesus wonders
Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your Seatedrequests.
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
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Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY
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.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
why his own followers are less creative and diligent in their stewardship given that they are managers of a far more valuable household.
“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”TheGospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.
The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.
Seated SERMON
Standing HYMN
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Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ Then the manager said to himself, ‘What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.’ So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ He answered, ‘A hundred jugs of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.’ Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes.
Pastor Mark H. Larson 692 We Are an Offering
Savior, you keep your church in faith and truth. Enlighten preachers, teachers, seminarians, and all those who share your good news with the world. We you give thanks for the inclusive witness of Grace House Campus Ministry over 65 years. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
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Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
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 Godcreation.our
Divine teacher, you instruct your children to be responsible stewards of your creation. Show us how best to care for the earth and its resources, and guide those who work to develop sustainable practices.
Please let us know you worshiped with us today by using the I’m Worshiping link as you would the attendance pad at church.
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God of grace, | hear our prayer.
Helper of the needy, you lift up those who are oppressed. Breathe justice into economic and social systems that perpetuate poverty and hunger. Sustain the Lutheran Community Food Ministry, The Georgia Justice Project, and MAC.
Ruler of the nations, you direct those in authority. Give leaders wisdom and compassion so that all may live in peace. Inspire public servants to follow the example of courageous leaders (especially Dag Hammarskjöld) and safeguard the dignity of each person.
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God of grace, | hear our prayer.
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.
God of glory, you gather your saints around your throne. Keep us thankful for the witness of those who have gone before us (especially), and bring us with them to the heavenly feast that has no end. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
God of grace, | hear our prayer.
GATHERING OF GIFTS
Sustainer and giver of life, you bless this congregation with abundance. Instruct us in the proper and faithful use of wealth and resources, that we share generously.
God of grace, | hear our prayer.
Standing PEACE
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
MUSIC by Redeemer Jazz Trio Standing
OFFERING PRAYER
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.
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.
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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.
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…
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.
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.
Christ invites you to this table. Come, taste and see. Seated
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
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
Find those who are lost; reach any who have strayed; pursue all who seem determined to wander further and further from your fold.
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
God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.
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.
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SENDING
BLESSING
NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 16th Sunday after Pentecost
SENDING
HYMN 669 Rise Up, O Saints of God!
Go in peace, with Christ beside you. | Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Trio
LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for September 11: In person: 234, Livestream: 154, Facebook: 34
Upcoming Subject Area Gatherings: Member Care, Thursday, September 22, 6:00 PM, Rudisill Hall/Zoom Technology, Saturday, September 24, 10:30 AM, Rudisill/Zoom
Join Redeemer High School Youth for our 2023 Ski Retreat! February 17-20, 2023 at Lutherock
Master Planning Update
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YOUTH
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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.
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.
Please Click Here to sign up for any gathering if you have not already expressed interest.
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!
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.
Beginning Today Hymns & Congregational singing in the Lutheran Church | Rudisill/Zoom Come and join Dr. Mike Bell for a three-part study of the ELW! Sing hymns and learn about the poets and composers who created them, along with the hymns’ social, historical, and religious contexts.
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.
Our fall series begins 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
Sunday School Classrooms Continue
Join us for a pizza dinner and bring your favorite table games! Spend time channeling your competitive side with Redeemer friends or get to know some new ones. There is also a pool table.
On September 11, 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.
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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. New students are welcome any week. You can register at this link, and we accept registration at the door if you have not done it in advance. Sunday School is for ages 2- 5th grade. Interested in volunteering with Sunday School? Speak to Deacon Mary about volunteer opportunities.
Third Grade Faith Stepping Stone Starts Today
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!).
Young Adult Small Group – TODAY!
Young Adult Game Night
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.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
YOUNG ADULTS
Friday, September 23, 7:00 pm. Youth Lounge at Redeemer
Join us Sunday, September 25 in the Sims Atrium as we celebrate the Lutheran Community Food Ministry’s 40th Anniversary!
MUSIC
Pr Jonathan book study Council Meeting
Event Time Location
Rudisill Hall/Zoom
9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 am 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM -10:45 AM
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Rudisill/ZoomZoomZoom
Monday, September 19
In person/ Livestream Various rooms
Morning Bible Study Reads & Reels
New Member Class begins TODAY| 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.
Keystone Time Together Worship and Luncheon
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links
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KEYSTONE 65+ MINISTRY
Sunday, September 18, 2022
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 Atrium.
Carillon Ringers
Tuesday, September 20
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 12-2 | Sanctuary, and Sims Atrium
Calendar for September 18 – September 22, 2022
Hinely Music Hall
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 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
7:30 AM 9:30 AM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
ConfirmationConfirmationChildren’sWorshipSSLargegroupHighSchoolSSBeStill&JourneyMindfulness,Prayer&MeditationGiftClassMiddleSchoolParentsELWClassNewMembersYoungAdultGroupSmallGroupsCoffeewithPastorGraceHouseLunchEquitableDinner
Wednesday, September 21
4:00 PM 5:00 PM
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
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7:30 PM 9:00 PM
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Lectionary Study Liberation Thoughts II Master planning mtg –Member Care Tolkien Group
Early Birds Bible Study
Wednesday night dinner
ZoomRudisill/ZoomZoomZoom
Friday, September 23
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rudisill/ZoomZoomZoom
Saturday, September 24
Thursday, September 22
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Faithful RedeemerPastor’sHandsClassSeraphimCherubimWorshipRingersChoirrehearsal
4:45 PM – 6:15 PM 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Confirmation Retreat High School Camping Trip YA Game Night
Master planning mtg Technology- 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Rudisill/Zoom
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 PM
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Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232 Kofi Broadnax Property Administrator, ext. 210 Alexa Brooks Receptionist, ext. 200
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Seth Brown................................................................... Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Michael Clarke LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org
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The Rev. Jenny McLellan......................................... Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
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The Rev. Mark H. Larson Senior Pastor, ext. 201
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Robin Durdin Office Administration Director, ext. 204 Kate Elkins Preschool Director, ext. 252 Kira Garvie Scholar, kgarvie@redeemer.org
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203
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The Rev. Jonathan Trapp Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233
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731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org | 404.874.8664 | Emergency Line: 404.874.9759
David Hansen Adult Choral Director, ext. 236 Sarah Hawbecker & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227 Jennifer Isaacson Information Director, ext. 237 Hillary Nelson Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Stacey Williams Head of Security
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