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The Holy Spirit gathers us in unity on the first day of the week, the day of Christ’s resurrection.
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 18, 2022 The Order of Worship at 11:00 am
PRELUDE Carillon of Praise Cathy Moklebust The Carillon Ringers
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTSGATHERING
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CONFESSION
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.
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Standing HYMN 864
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. | Amen 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
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.
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 peace 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.
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.
Standing GREETING
Kneeling or seated
KYRIE
Pam Amy-Cupp, cantor
For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.
Help, save, comfort and defend us, gracious Lord.
HYMN OF PRAISE
The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely I will never forget any of their Worddeeds.ofGod, word of life. | Thanks be to God.
The Lord be with you. | And also with you. 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. Please use the Prayer Request link here or on the webpage to submit your requests.
WORD
God speaks to us in scriptures read, sung and preached. Seated CHILDREN’S SERMON
We will make the ephah small and the shekel great, and practice deceit with false balances, buying the poor for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, and selling the sweepings of the wheat.”
PSALM 113
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE FIRST READING Amos 8:4-7 Deborah Heller, lector Amos was called by God to prophesy in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Peace and prosperity in Israel led to corrupt business practices and oppression of the poor. The prophet declares that God will not tolerate such a situation.
Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land, saying, “When will the new moon be over so that we may sell grain; and the sabbath, so that we may offer wheat for sale?
READING 1 Timothy 2:1-7
THERefrainSECOND
word of life. | Thanks be to God.
Hallelujah! Give praise, you servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be blessed, from this time forth forevermore. From the rising of the sun to its going down let the name of the Lord be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, God’s glory above the heavens. Refrain.
Standing GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Who is like the Lord our God, who sits enthroned on high, but stoops to behold the heaven and the earth? The Lord takes up the weak out of the dust and lifts up the poor from the ashes, enthroning them with the rulers, with the rulers of the people. The Lord makes the woman of a childless house to be a joyful mother of children. Hallelujah!
The pastoral epistles offer insight into how early Christians understood many practical matters, such as church administration and worship. The church’s focused prayer for others is an expression of the single minded passion God has toward us in Jesus.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all this was attested at the right time. For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and Wordtruth.ofGod,
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 why his own followers are less creative and diligent in their stewardship given that they are managers of a far more valuable household.
THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 16:1 13
The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord.
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.
“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.”
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by
APOSTLES’ CREED
Seated SERMON
Pastor Mark H. Larson
HYMN 678 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
Standing
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 creation.
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. 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. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. 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.
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. God of grace, | hear our prayer.
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 Godgenerously.ofgrace, | hear our prayer.
God our 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.
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.
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.
THANKSGIVING
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.
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Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. The Lord is high above all nations, and the glory of the Lord is above all the heavens! The Lord is to be praised! From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised. Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down upon the heavens and the earth? The Lord raises the poor from the dust, and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes of the people. The Lord gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children.
Standing OFFERTORY HYMN
Emma Lou Diemer The Redeemer Choir
Seated GATHERING OF GIFTS
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ANTHEM Psalm 113
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
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.
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.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
OFFERING PRAYER
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.
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:
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.
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.
LORD’S PRAYER
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
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Find those who are lost; reach any who have strayed; pursue all who seem determined to wander further and further from your fold.
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.
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray…
Christ invites you to this table. Come, taste and see. Seated
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 Redeemdeliverance.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.
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen
Father, We Thank You
Standing
HYMN 478
HYMN 686 We Give Thee but Thine Own
SENDING
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.
SENDING
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
BLESSING
HYMN 655 Son of God, Eternal Savior
Go in peace, with Christ beside you. | Thanks be to God.
Master Planning Update
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.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
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POSTLUDE Carillon Sortie Henri Mulet
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.
YOUTH
Upcoming Subject Area Gatherings: Member Care, Thursday, September 22, 6:00 PM, Rudisill Hall/Zoom Technology, Saturday, September 24, 10:30 AM, Rudisill/Zoom
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.
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 Pleasestore. RSVP by Sunday, September 18, for planning purposes to Nikki Chunn.
NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 16th Sunday after Pentecost
Beginning Today
Please Click Here to sign up for any gathering if you have not already expressed interest.
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.
LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER Attendance for September 11: In person: 234, Livestream: 154, Facebook: 34
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
Young Adult Small Group – TODAY!
Young Adult Game Night
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.
Friday, September 23, 7:00 pm. Youth Lounge at Redeemer 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.
Middle School Parents monthly gathering on Sunday, September 18 from 10:00 am-10:45 am in the library. Please contact Karen Cramer if you have any questions!
Join Redeemer High School Youth for our 2023 Ski Retreat! February 17-20, 2023 at Lutherock
MUSIC
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!
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.
Sunday School Classrooms Continue
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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!).
YOUNG ADULTS
Keystone Time Together Worship and Luncheon
New Member Class begins TODAY| 10-10:45 am
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Rudisill Hall/Zoom
9 am (Jazz) and 11:00 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 10:00 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
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.
Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 12-2 | Sanctuary, and Sims Atrium
In person/ Livestream Various rooms
Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Hinely Music Hall Tuesday, September 20
Calendar for September 18 – September 22, 2022
Morning Bible Study Reads & Reels
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
65+ MINISTRY
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9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 10:00 AM -10:45 AM
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Pr Jonathan book study Council Meeting
7:30 AM 9:30 AM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Join us Sunday, September 25 in the Sims Atrium as we celebrate the Lutheran Community Food Ministry’s 40th Anniversary!KEYSTONE
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9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Monday, September 19
Rudisill/ZoomZoomZoom
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.
Confirmation Retreat High School Camping Trip YA Game Night
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Wednesday night dinner Faithful RedeemerPastor’sHandsClassSeraphimCherubimWorshipRingersChoirrehearsal
Friday, September 23
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Thursday, September 22
Saturday, September 24 Master planningTechnologymtg 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Rudisill/Zoom
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 9:00 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
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Lectionary Study Liberation Thoughts II Master planning mtg –Member Care Tolkien Group
Early Birds Bible Study
5:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM -7:30 PM 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Wednesday, September 21
4:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
The Rev. Mark H. Larson
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STAFF
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203
Michael Clarke LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org
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Sarah Hawbecker Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227 Jennifer Isaacson Financial Information Director, ext. 237
David Hansen Adult Choral Director, ext. 236
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Hillary Nelson
The Rev. Jenny McLellan Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224
Senior Pastor, ext. 201
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Stacey Williams Head of Security
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Kate Elkins Preschool Director, ext. 252 Kira Garvie Scholar, kgarvie@redeemer.org
Seth Brown Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218
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Robin Durdin Office Administration Director, ext. 204
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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
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Bob Boyd Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232 Kofi Broadnax Property Administrator, ext. 210 Alexa Brooks Receptionist, ext. 200