Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost – October 4, 2026 The Order of Worship at 9:00 am Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s Statement of Welcome We serve a God of abundant grace and generosity. Our worship is centered on the invitation that Christ offers at the communion table: all are welcome in this place. That welcome flows through all we do and say. We open our arms to everyone who comes to share our love of God and all God’s people. We affirm and value the lives of everyone, including all who have been marginalized by ability, age, gender, gender identity and expression, mental or physical health, poverty, race, sexual orientation, or any other circumstance. Let our message be clear: all are welcome to participate fully in the life of our congregation. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is a Reconciling in Christ congregation. PRELUDE Redeemer Jazz Quartet - Jerry Fields, Percussion; Eric Hassel, Keyboard; Bryan Lopes, Woodwinds; and Rainy Lindsey, Vocalist WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Standing HYMN
Jesus in the Morning
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who pours love into our hearts and healing upon the earth. | Amen. Confident that God justifies us by grace through faith, let us confess our sin. Kneeling or seated Compassionate God, we confess that we struggle to embody your goodness in the world and in our own hearts. Creation groans from overuse. Jealousy and bitterness strain our relationships. Indifference keeps us from seeking justice. Divisions disrupt your call to show genuine love to others. Turn our hearts back to you. Restore our world and reconcile us to one another. Renew us to live as your holy people, following the way of Jesus Christ. Amen. Hear this good news: We have peace with God through ☩ Jesus Christ, in whom there is no condemnation, but only forgiveness and the promise of eternal life. Receive freely this healing gift of grace. | Amen. Standing PRAYER OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. | And also with you. Seated THIRD GRADE FAITH STEPPING STONE BLESSING CHILDREN’S SERMON Standing THE HOLY GOSPEL Matthew 21:33-46 Jesus tells a parable to the religious leaders who are plotting his death, revealing that their plans will, ironically, bring about the fulfillment of scripture. Before the reading: The Holy Gospel according... | Glory to you, O Lord. After the reading: The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to You, O Christ. Seated SERMON Standing HYMN 803
Pastor Mark H. Larson When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Each portion of the prayers concludes: Hear us, O God. | Your mercy is great. At the conclusion of the prayers: Amen Standing PEACE 2
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. Seated MISSION MOMENT: Blessed to Be a Blessing, Alisa Norvelle GATHERING OF GIFTS 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. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord...now and forever. 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. 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION 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 Standing The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen Let us pray. | Sustaining God, with this bread and cup, you nourish us with mercy and abundant life. By your Spirit, send us from this table to serve a needy world. Make us living signs of your liberation, healing, and love, following the way of Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen. 3
SENDING God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING The God of love draw you into full accord and one mind, in the body of Christ Jesus. | Amen. The God of hope grant you strength and joy in all circumstances through the interceding of the Spirit. | Amen. The God of grace ☩ bless you now and forever. | Amen. HYMN 595
Jesus Loves Me
SENDING Go out in joy. Be led forth in peace. | Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE by Redeemer Jazz Quartet From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright © 2021 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. NEXT WEEK AT REDEEMER 20h Sunday after Pentecost LAST WEEK AT REDEEMER attendance: in person 210, online 132 LCFM served: 837 meals; Food donations: GA Tech: 243 lbs, Toco Hills: 184 lbs Be a Friendly Face on Peachtree Redeemer will host welcoming tables outside the church on Sunday, October 11, during the Atlanta Pride Parade.
Council Elections – Nominees Needed – Deadline TODAY by 12:30 PM On Saturday, September 26, voting members of Redeemer received an email regarding the upcoming Council elections, including a request for nominations. Council will host a Listening Post TODAY! after each service in the Library. We encourage you to attend and bring your questions! There will also be a Zoom link (provided on October 3) to join the sessions virtually, as needed. As always, please reach out to any Council members with questions or comments. Jazz Concert at 2:00 pm TODAY! The Redeemer Concert Series will open its 2026-27 season with “Fugues, Blues, and Bolling,” a jazz concert featuring music from the Suites for Flute and Cello by Claude Bolling. Anchored by Redeemer’s own jazz percussionist Jerry Fields, the other performers are Congcong Bi, cello; Teodora Stoyanova, flute; Brian Parks, piano; and Chris Riggenbach, bass. The concert will take place in Sims Atrium, followed by a reception. Donations will be accepted at the door. All are welcome!
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Monster Mash Candy Drive We are gearing up for Halloween fun again this year! You can help us provide this safe and fun Halloween event for children and their families by donating candy and party favors from now to October 18th. Please choose only from the Amazon list at this link, which will be shipped directly to the church. See Deacon Mary with questions. Monster Mash and Pipe Screams- Friday, October 23 Mark your calendar for Friday, October 23 from 5:45-8:30 pm for some Halloween fun! We will start with carnival games outside (or inside depending on weather), dinner in Sims Atrium (pizza), and then head to the sanctuary for the Pipe Screams concert. After the concert, we will go back outside for music, bubbles, and of course, CANDY! Costumes are encouraged for all ages but not required. A donation of about $5 per person is appreciated to cover food. RSVP is not required. Bring a friend! Friday, October 23, 2026 – 7:00 pm “PipeScreams” Organ Concert All ages are invited to this free family-friendly 30-minute concert of spooky music performed by organists Sarah Hawbecker and Katie Nail. Costumes are encouraged! You can attend as part of Redeemer’s “Monster Mash” event or independently. Whether you’ve attended a hundred organ concerts, or this is your first one, it will be a howling good time! Taste & See: Celebration of Ministries | Sunday October 18 | 5:30 PM Join us as we celebrate all that God is doing through Redeemer and the generosity of our congregation. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, delicious food, drinks, and inspiring stories, followed by recognition of our volunteers and a special message from Bishop Kevin Strickland. Childcare provided. Please RSVP. FAITH FORMATION Sundays | 10 am Reception Room Fall Adult Forum Series: “Living the Faith: Christian Discipleship in a Complex World" Join us this fall for a 12-week Adult Forum series, Living the Faith: Christian Discipleship in a Complex World. • Unit One: Following Jesus Today, led by Deacon Allison - Sept 13-Oct 4 Sundays 10 am | Room 119 | Be Still and Journey Led by Karen Medford, Kristin Guthrie, & Pat Cornwell Join us this fall as we dive into TheoTalks—short, thought-provoking presentations on theology in the spirit of TED Talks. Each week we’ll discuss a talk, reflect on the speaker’s message, and share our own experiences and ideas in an open, welcoming discussion. Want to watch this week’s video or learn more? Contact Kristin Guthrie at kristinguthrie@bellsouth.net. Sundays 10 am | Room 121 | Mysteries of Faith Please join us this Sunday as we embark on our study of the book, ”Unseen Existences : Of Heaven, Earth, and the Divine Mystery in All Things”, the latest (2026) book authored by pastor and theologian Brian Zahnd. The notion, let alone the hope of heaven has disappeared from most 5
of our theology. In Unseen Existences, Zahnd offers cynical and materialistic people a path to reclaiming and reimagining heaven as well as all that was and will be. The book is deeply comforting without being fuzzy or saccharine or easily cross-stitched on a pillow. No book purchase is required. All are welcome to join in a lively discussion of refashioning timeless truths into an even truer beauty. Mondays at 1:30 pm | Reception Room | The Seekers Bible Study Class Led by Bill Pegram | Study on Matthew Tuesdays 7 am Breakfast Bible Study | Reception Room and Zoom Led by David Ott & Don Noland We are now studying Matthew. Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday. Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Please join us any Tuesday morning! Tuesdays 5 pm | Zoom Led by Pastor Jonathan Join Pr Jonathan for a weekly book study as they begin reading a new book, The Future of Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land by Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon. Sarah and Inon take readers on a transformative weeklong journey across a sacred and bloodstained land. Throughout their travels, they have been constantly asked: In the face of so much loss, how can we ever find hope? Their answer is always the same. One cannot find hope. We must create it. If you have questions, please contact Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org. Wednesdays 4 pm | Early Birds Bible Study | Reception Room/Zoom Led by David Ott | Study on Genesis Wednesdays 6 pm | Pastors Class | Rudisill Hall/Zoom How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns How should we read the Bible in a world shaped by science, history, and modern questions? What do we do when Scripture seems confusing, contradictory, or difficult to reconcile with our expectations? CHILDREN & FAMILY Children’s Sunday School TODAY: Sunday School in classrooms plus Third Grade Faith Stepping Stone Class. Sunday School for ages Zero- Fifth Grade is held most Sundays during the school year. You can register at this link, scan the code, or speak to Deacon Mary with any questions. We can’t wait to learn and grow in faith with your family this year!! NEW CLASS-Bible Storytime classroom for children ages 0-2 WITH at least one parent (all parents are welcome, but one is required). This will be a fun and casual time to engage our littlest members in faith and get to know each other.
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YOUTH Save the dates: The Gathering is happening next year! Start planning now to reserve the dates on your calendar: June 28 - July 2, 2027 See the weekly Youth e-newsletter for more events and details! YOUNG ADULTS 2nd Wednesdays beginning October 14 at 6 PM | New Bible Study opportunity! Young adults are welcome to join in the youth lounge for a movie-themed Bible Study. Join us for dinner upstairs or bring your own to the event. We'll watch a short portion of a movie and then do a Bible study about it. First up is Spiderman Homecoming. On 10/18, Redeemer Young Adults will do a lunch meet-up following 11 am worship. KEYSTONE Beginning at 5:45pm, our older adults are getting in on the Monster Mash and Pipe Screams fun! Join Keystone in Rudisill Hall for some festive crafts, snacks, and a viewing of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. At 7pm, we will head into the sanctuary for a free family-friendly 30-minute concert of spooky music performed by organists Sarah Hawbecker and Katie Nail. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Please sign up using this link or scanning the QR code to ensure we have enough food and craft supplies. See Deacon Allison with questions. COMMUNITY Reformation Concert | Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 pm The Redeemer Concert Series continues with Echoing Air, an Indianapolis-based vocal ensemble with Baroque instruments. “A Mighty Fortress” is an inspiring concert of music showcasing the music of 16th- to early 18th century Lutheran composers. Donations to the Friends of Music will be accepted at the door. Join the Diversity and Justice Team The Diversity and Justice Team are looking for new members as we seek to refresh our ministry and help Redeemer engage with our partners working in the areas of diversity and justice. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org. New Member Class Are you interested in learning more about Lutheran theology, the history of Redeemer, and becoming a member of Redeemer? If so, you are invited to join Deacon Allison Lizdas and John Garrigan for a one day New Member Class on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-12 pm. Breakfast will be served! You can reserve your spot using this link, scanning the QR code, or speaking with Deacon Allison. 2026 HAT & SCARF CHALLENGE: Faithful Hands and Sacred Makers Calling all Knitters, Weavers, and Crocheters! The Prayer Shawl Ministry invites everyone to knit, weave, or crochet hats and scarves for those in need, to be distributed during the Lutheran Community Food Ministry Holiday Meals. Items can be dropped off in Room 119. 7
Calendar for October 4 – October 9, 2026 Visit https://www.redeemer.org/blog/this-week/ for Zoom Links Sunday, October 4, 2026 Event Time Location Worship 9:00 AM Jazz & 11:00 AM In-person/ On-Line Redeemer Choir Rehearsal 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Hinely Music Hall Seraphim Choir Rehearsal 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Room 204 J.O.Y. Choir 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Room 211 High School Faith Formation 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Youth Lounge Children’s Sunday School 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Various Rooms Confirmation 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Various Rooms Mysteries of Faith 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Room 121 Be Still & Journey 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Room 119 Living the Faith Class 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Reception Room Listening Post 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM Library Jazz Concert 2:00 PM Sims Atrium Monday, October 5 The Seekers 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Reception Room Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Hinely Music Hall Tuesday, October 6 Morning Bible Study 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Reception Room Pr Jonathan Book Study 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Zoom Worship Team Mtg 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Reception Room Wednesday, October 7 Wednesday Night Dinner 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Sims Atrium Early Birds Bible Study 4:00 PM – 3:00 PM Reception/Zoom Pastor’s Class 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Rudisill Hall Evening Worship 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Sanctuary Redeemer Choir 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Hinely Music Hall Thursday, October 8 Tolkien Group 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Zoom Friday, October 9 Saturday, October 10 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
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