Pentecost 19

October 20, 2019

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Greenwood, South Carolina

Welcome to worship at Immanuel Lutheran Church! We are glad you have come to worship today.

A Special Word of Welcome to all visitors and guests and those who are worshiping at Immanuel for

the first time. We are glad that you are here. All are invited to sign the Friendship Register (the red folder

on the pew seat) to let us know that you have worshiped with us today.

If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider becoming a part of this community of faith

and learning more about the mission and ministry of Immanuel. For more information about Immanuel

Lutheran Church, please contact Pastor Rusty Kehl, (864) 223-0590.

WORSHIP NOTES

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is offered to all baptized Christians who seek Christ’s gift of grace.

Here we receive Jesus’ promise to be present with us and for us in the bread and wine we share. Visitors

who receive Holy Communion in their home congregations are invited to share in this sacrament of grace.

Non-communing children are welcome to come with their families to receive a blessing.

Our staffed nursery is available during worship for children up to age four. The nursery is located on

the lower level at the opposite end of the building near the church offices. There is also a changing and

feeding area in the nursery for your use.

Prayer requests: To be included on our congregational prayer list, please use one of the YELLOW cards

in the Friendship Register. On the card you may request the printed prayer list and/or the prayer chain.

The prayer list is printed in the Messenger, bulletin, and included in Sunday morning worship during the

Prayers of Intercession. The prayer chain has three groups praying in the morning, afternoon, and

evening. To provide updates or learn more about this ministry, please contact the church office at (864)

223-0590.

All Hymns are located in the back of the Red Worship Hymnal.

PLEASE TURN OFF your cell phones at this time. Thank you.

SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Presiding Minister The Rev. Rusty Kehl

Assisting Minister Bob Koch

Director of Music Emily Wallace

Crucifer Cullen Vandegrift

Acolyte Chancel Choir

Lector/CA Rodine Russell

Cantor Dale Wallace

Ushers Cile & John Davis and Chandler Darling

Altar Guild Leisa Hotchkiss

Greeters Ann Coker

Lectionary 29

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

We keep a holy silence before the service.

Prayers of preparation are found on page 72 of the Red Worship Hymnal.

PRELUDE What a Friend We Have in Jesus arr. Robert Hobby

(b.1962) We stand.

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the strength of our ancestors, the host of this meal, the builder

of the city that is to come. Amen.

If we have died with Christ, we will also live with Christ. Let us confess our sin to the one who is faithful.

We kneel. Silence is kept for confession and meditation.

God our helper, we confess the many ways we have failed to live as your disciples. We have not

finished what we began. We have feasted with friends but ignored strangers. We have been

captivated by our possessions. Lift our burdens, gracious God. Refresh our hearts and forgive our sin.

Raise us to the new life you have chosen for us in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

There is rejoicing in heaven when sinners repent. Put your trust in these promises: God will never leave

you or forsake you. You who were lost have been found. For the sake of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are

forgiven. Rejoice with the angels at this good news.

Amen.

We stand.

GATHERING HYMN The God of Abraham Praise #831

Verses 1-4

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.

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KYRIE

Congregation sings,“Lord, have mercy” and “Amen”:

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HYMN OF PRAISE

All sing:

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people, you are always ready to hear our cries. Teach us

to rely day and night on your care. Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all this suffering

world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

We sit.

CHILDREN’S SERMON

Children ages 12 and under are invited to come forward for the Children’s Sermon.

FIRST READING Genesis 32:22-31

22The same night [Jacob] got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children,

and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, and

likewise everything that he had. 24Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until

daybreak. 25When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip

socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26Then he said, “Let me go,

for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.” 27So he said

to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28Then the man said, “You shall no longer

be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have

prevailed.” 29Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you

ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have

seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.” 31The sun rose upon him as he passed

Penuel, limping because of his hip.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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PSALM Psalm 121

1I lift up my eyes | to the hills;

from where is my | help to come?

2My help comes | from the LORD,

the maker of heav- | en and earth.

3The LORD will not let your | foot be moved

nor will the one who watches over you | fall asleep.

4Behold, the keep- | er of Israel

will neither slum- | ber nor sleep;

5the LORD watches | over you;

the LORD is your shade at | your right hand;

6the sun will not strike | you by day,

nor the | moon by night.

7The LORD will preserve you | from all evil

and will | keep your life.

8The LORD will watch over your going out and your | coming in,

from this time forth for- | evermore.

SECOND READING 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5

14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you

learned it, 15and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you

for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for

reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17so that everyone who belongs to God may be

proficient, equipped for every good work.

4:1In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his

appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: 2proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time

is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. 3For

the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will

accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, 4and will turn away from listening to the

truth and wander away to myths. 5As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an

evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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We stand.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

GOSPEL Luke 18:1-8

The Holy Gospel according to Luke, 17th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord!

1Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. 2He said,

“In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. 3In that

city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justice against my

opponent.’ 4For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of God

and no respect for anyone, 5yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice,

so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.’ ” 6And the Lord said, “Listen to what

the unjust judge says. 7And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and

night? Will he delay long in helping them? 8I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And

yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ!

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We sit.

SERMON “The Dangerous Widow” Pastor Rusty Kehl

We stand.

HYMN OF THE DAY Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright #745

APOSTLES’ CREED

Living together in trust and hope, let us confess our faith.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by 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 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 OF INTERCESSION

Knowing the one in whom we trust, and with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all in need.

We kneel. Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Trusting and delighting in you, we commend all our lives into your loving hands. We offer these

prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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PEACE

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

Let us share the peace of Christ with one another.

We stand. We share signs of Christ’s peace with one another.

TITHES AND OFFERINGS

We share our gifts for those in need and for the church’s mission.

ANTHEM The Mission John Mohr/Randall Dennis

Dale Wallace, tenor

There’s a call going out across the land in every nation,

A call to all who swear allegiance to the cross of Christ;

A call to true humility, to live our lives responsibly,

To deepen our devotion to the cross at any price.

Let us then be sober, moving only in the Spirit,

As aliens and strangers in a hostile, foreign land.

The message we’re proclaiming is repentance and forgiveness,

The Author of salvation, to the dying race of man.

Refrain: To love the Lord our God is the heartbeat of our mission,

The spring from which service over flows.

Across the street or around the world, the mission’s still the same:

Proclaim and live the truth in Jesus’ name.

As a candle is consumed by the passion of the flame,

Spilling light unsparingly throughout a darkened room,

Let us burn to know Him deeper, then our service flaming bright,

Will radiate His passion and blaze with holy light. Refrain copyright 1989 Sony Life Music/Molto Bravo! Music (ASCAP)

adm. by Sony Music Publishing, 8 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203

CCLI #1164296

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OFFERTORY HYMN We Are an Offering #692

OFFERTORY PRAYER . . .Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

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PREFACE

It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy that we should at all times and in all places give thanks

and praise . . .we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord . . . .be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray.

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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INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Thanks be to God.

COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION

Christ welcomes you to this feast of the baptized!

We commune at the altar rail. Come forward down the center aisle.

Take a cup from the table at the head of the aisle and proceed up the steps to the altar.

After you have received communion, return to your seat by the side aisles.

We sit

AGNUS DEI

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MUSIC DURING COMMUNION

ORGAN VOLUNTARY Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J.S. Bach (introduction to #501) (1685-1750) HYMN #501 Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus (sing twice) HYMN #770 Give Me Jesus HYMN #733 Great is Thy Faithfulness

BLESSING AFTER COMMUNION

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

Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Let us pray . . . . Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.

BENEDICTION

Almighty God, Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.

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SENDING HYMN Take My Life That I May Be #685 OUR MISSION

We proclaim together:

By the grace of God, we are disciples growing in faith, serving our community, and connecting

others to Christ.

DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE Toccata Giocosa Ian Hunt (b. 1971)

The Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Ray Kuntz, from Lois Kuntz.

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In our prayers we remember…

Those in need of healing:

Earl McCombs, Ann Coker, Phyllis Hartley, Dianne Lenning, Coraline Johnson, John Leemhuis, Lois Kuntz,

Fred McDowell, Melvin Mooney, Carolyn Mooney, Dillon Hensley, Bob Waller, Brenda Sherrill, Eve

Vandegrift, Ricky Arnold, all persecuted Christians, Martin Slater, Terry Robinson, Holly, Cynthia, Peggy

Shrefler, Fred Frantz, Hannah Coker, Paula Cousins, Alycia Haas, Natalie Byars Fisher, Michael Gagné, Beth

Giese, Axel Auburn, Laura Sears, Charlie Mackin, Kerry Cooper, Jeanette Cain, Morgan Gagné, Bill Weeks,

Jeff Geiger, Joe Keane, Jill Allawos, Lesa Sayles, Mattie Hackett, Danny Tommie, Amber Lyne Davis, Hayne

Boozer, Matt Frick & Family, Kathy Meyers, James Hurley, Tony Reynolds & Harper, Carla Mood, Joyce

Fritz, Lee Pace, Jeff Spilko.

Those in the military: Chase Robinson, Daniel Darling, Devin Rosenbaum

Those with long term needs:

At NHC: Martha McCombs, Room 358

At Wesley Commons: Ingrid Ware, Corine Klein & Bob Waller

Immanuel Lutheran Church

501 East Creswell Avenue

Greenwood, South Carolina, 29646

Office (864) 223-0590 Fax (864) 943-0647

www.ilcgreenwood.com

The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton Presiding Bishop, ELCA

The Rev. Dr. Herman Yoos Bishop, South Carolina Synod

The Rev. Rusty Kehl Pastorrusty@ilcgreenwood.com Pastor

Mrs. Emily Wallace pedalstomper1685@gmail.com Director of Music

Mr. Michael Talbert michael.ilcgreenwood@gmail.com Office Administrator

Ms. Lindsey Peralta lindseyperalta@yahoo.com Ministries Facilitator

Mrs. Linda Beveridge Nursery Staff

Mr. George Beveridge Parish Sexton

Mr. Bob Koch Congregational President

Rev. R. Earl McCombs, Jr. Pastor Emeritus