October 7 2018 9:00 am

PRE-SERVICE MUSIC “Dance” (Handchime Choir)

WELCOME

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen

Let us come before God, seeking forgiveness and life.

(Silence is kept for reflection and self-examination)

Steadfast and saving God,

have mercy on us.

In so many ways we cause or suffer brokenness:

envy, ambition, conflict, boasting, hard hearts,

lashing tongues, neglect of our neighbor’s needs.

In your compassion, forgive our sins and heal our hurts.

Bring forth from us a harvest of righteousness,

the fruits of gentleness and peace,

the sheaves of love and joy in your presence;

through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

God's love in Christ is healing balm for your wounds. In the name of + Jesus, the Son of God, receive mercy and

find grace in your time of need. Because of his death and resurrection, your transgressions are forgiven.

Amen

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth”

GREETING

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.

KYRIE

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HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray.

Sovereign God, you have created us to live in loving community with one another. Form us for life

that is faithful and steadfast, and teach us to trust like little children, that we may reflect the

image of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

FIRST READING Genesis 2:18-24 18The Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should

be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” 19So

out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of

the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to

the man to see what he would call them; and whatever

the man called every living creature, that was its

name. 20The man gave names to all cattle, and to the

birds of the air, and to every animal of the field; but for

the man there was not found a helper as his partner. 21So

the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man,

and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up

its place with flesh. 22And the rib that the Lord God had

taken from the man he made into a woman and brought

her to the man. 23Then the man said,

“This at last is bone of my bones

and flesh of my flesh;

this one shall be called Woman,

for out of Man this one was taken.” 24Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and

clings to his wife, and they become one flesh.

Word of God, Word of Life.

Thanks be to God.

SECOND READING Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 1Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and

various ways by the prophets, 2but in these last days he

has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all

things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3He is

the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of

God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his

powerful word. When he had made purification for sins,

he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on

high, 4having become as much superior to angels as the

name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

5Now God did not subject the coming world, about

which we are speaking, to angels. 6But someone has

testified somewhere,

“What are human beings that you are mindful of them,

or mortals, that you care for them?

7You have made them for a little while lower than the

angels;

you have crowned them with glory and honor,

8subjecting all things under their feet.”

Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing

outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see

everything in subjection to them,9but we do see Jesus,

who for a little while was made lower than the angels,

now crowned with glory and honor because of the

suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might

taste death for everyone.

10It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom

all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should

make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through

sufferings. 11For the one who sanctifies and those who

are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is

not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, 12saying,

“I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters,

in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.”

Word of God, Word of Life.

Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA VERSE

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HOLY GOSPEL Mark 10:2-16

The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark the 10th chapter.

Glory to you, O Lord. 2Some Pharisees came, and to test [Jesus] they asked, “Is

it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3He answered

them, “What did Moses command you?” 4They said,

“Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal

and to divorce her.” 5But Jesus said to them, “Because of

your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for

you. 6But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made

them male and female.’ 7‘For this reason a man shall leave

his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8and the

two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two,

but one flesh.9Therefore what God has joined together,

let no one separate.”

10Then in the house the disciples asked him again

about this matter. 11He said to them, “Whoever divorces

his wife and marries another commits adultery against

her; 12and if she divorces her husband and marries

another, she commits adultery.”

13People were bringing little children to him in order

that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly

to them. 14But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and

said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not

stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of

God belongs. 15Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive

the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter

it.” 16And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on

them, and blessed them.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

HYMN OF THE DAY “Father Welcomes”

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SERMON

APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only

Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under

Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge

the living and the dead.

I 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

PRAYERS

(response to each petition:)

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

SHARING OF THE PEACE

The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.

OFFERING

OFFERTORY PRAYER

Let us pray.

God of majesty,

in your might you have created all things, and you entrust to our care what you have made.

Receive our offerings, and make them a sign of our dedication to provide for the needs of all

people in the name of the one who sustains all things by his word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE;

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 through our Savior Jesus Christ;

He overcame death by his resurrection and opened up for us the way to eternal life with you. 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:

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SANCTUS “Holy, holy, holy”

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

All sing:

To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever.

All sing:

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

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LAMB OF GOD

Scripture says, “Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:26. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism says, “Holy Communion is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ Himself for us Christians to eat and drink.” All baptized

communion are invited to come to the table and receive a blessing.

As you approach the table down the aisles, receive an empty cup from the cart.

Proceed to the left or the right and gather around the altar. After each gathered group has communed, they are dismissed in peace. As you return to your seat down the side aisles, place your cup in the racks on the tables to your left or right. Non-alcoholic wine is offered in pre-filled cups for those who cannot drink alcohol. These cups are marked in the rack.

prefer this option.

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COMMUNION SONGS “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”

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“Blest Be the Tie that Binds”

DISMISSAL The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and keep us in his grace.

Amen

THANKSGIVING PRAYER

O God, we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your Spirit

strengthen us to serve all in need and to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry, through Jesus Christ our

Lord.

Amen

BENEDICTION

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.

Go in peace. Christ lives in you.

Thanks be to God.

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CLOSING HYMN “Christ Be My Leader”

Worship leader and Preacher Jon Marxhausen

Piano Jill Olofson

Handchime Choir Director Jon Marxhausen

Elder Paul Hartleben

Lector Tom Schoenberg

Greeter Janice Henderson

Ushers Allen & Sally Warren

Acolyte/Crucifer Kiernan Benson

A $1 suggested donation for treats and coffee helps us to continue to serve our fellowship times!

Let’s all reach out to one another with the grace of God and the love of Christ!

Welcome Friends! Thank you for worshipping with us today.

Please fill out a welcome card and place it in the basket on the table in the entryway.

Help yourself to a welcome packet that will tell you more about the ministry at Grace of God.

You are always welcome at Grace of God.

SMALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP AT GRACE OF GOD

“Busy bags” for young children are available in the classroom adjacent to the worship space near the doors.

That room also has a speaker to hear the worship service.

October 7 - 14, 2018

Sunday, October 7 ______________________________________________________________

9:00 am PENTECOST 20

Fellowship time after worship

10:15 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class

6:00 pm OKTOBERFEST YOUTH FUNDRAISER

Tuesday, October 9 _____________________________________________________________

9:30 am Ladies’ Bible Study

Wednesday, October 10 __________________________________________________________

6:00 pm Bible Blazers, Confirmation and Youth Bible Study

7:15 pm Handchime Choir

7:45 pm Cantate Choir

Sunday, October 14 ____________________________________________________________

9:00 am PENTECOST 21

Fellowship time after worship

10:15 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Class

GRACE OF GOD MISSION STATEMENT

Grace of God is a Christ-centered community gathered around Word and Sacrament,

preaching Christ crucified, serving our neighbor and

discovering what it means to live under the grace of God.

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ADULT BIBLE STUDY

TODAY at 10:15 am

We will take a 7 week look at Luther’s Small Catechism with fresh

video intros, a companion book and conversation about the

catechism’s meaning for TODAY!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

SERVING IN WORSHIP

DATE ELDER ACOLYTE LECTOR USHERS GREETERS

10/7/18 Paul Hartleben Kiernan Benson Tom Schoenberg Allen & Sally Warren Janice Henderson

10/14/18 Tom Schoenberg TJ Richter Jeff Olofson Dan & Jason Evenson Angie McMorrow

10/21/18 Tom Schoenberg Allen Warren Jerry Corson/ Bruce Gilman George & Kathy

Rehbein

FILL THE BINS IN THE FELLOWSHIP AREA

Help for the Youth Connections Drop-In Center!

You may be thinking…what is that?!

The Youth Connections Drop-In Center located in Stillwater is a safe space for youth ages 13-24 who are homeless or

unstably housed. Between 4% and 9% of youth in Washington County experience housing instability.

Drop-In Center services for youth include: Basic needs – hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, computer lab, charging

stations, food and personal care items to take with them.

For the remainder of September and during the month of October we’re collecting items needed at the

Drop-In Center. Please consider purchasing and donating the following items to help fill the bins we’ve provided.

Questions? Contact Kathy Rehbein or Audrey Gilman

Items sized for youth ages 13-24:

Sports bras

Boxers

Underwear

Socks

Shower flip flops

Food items:

Fruit/fruit cups/plastic spoons

Granola bars or energy/protein bars

Snack size of chips, dried fruit or fruit snacks, cookies,

crackers

Nuts/trail mix

Cereal cups

CLEANING CREW SCHEDULE

Holiday Poinsettia Sale

The Youth are selling poinsettias to decorate the church and your

home. This will help fund their next mission trip

Order by October 28

There are 6 1/2’ and 8” available in white, red or ice crystal

Plant card are available also - they never expire and make a great

Christmas gift

They will arrive at the church on December 12.

October 9 - 13

TEAM 4

Roxanne Cleary/Jeff & Jill Olofson/

Allen & Sally Warren

October 16 - 20

TEAM 5

Randy & Janice Henderson /Bruce & Audrey Gilman

/Janice Roth

October 23 - 27 TEAM 6

Paul & Cami Hartleben/Tom& Karen Schoenberg

GRACE OF GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH

420 Hayward Avenue North Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 651.730.4900 www.graceofgodlutheran.com

Jon Marxhausen