Pentecost XVII. 19 September & 11 am

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Pentecost XVII

19 September 2021 8 & 11 am

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The Liturgy at Calvary

the disciples quarrel over which one of them is the greatest. Jesus tells them the way to be great is to serve. Then, to make it concrete, he puts in front of them a flesh-and-blood child.

We are called to welcome the children God puts in front of us, to make room for them in daily interaction, and to give them a place of honor in the assembly.

PRELUDE Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 1102 J.S. Bach

Please stand & face the Baptismal Font

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS

P In the name of the Father, and of the  Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C Amen

P 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.

C Amen

P 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.

Silence for reflection and self-examination.

P Most merciful God,

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C we confess that we are in bondage 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.

P God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of  Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.

C Amen.

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ENTRANCE HYMN Gather Us In (ELW 532)

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APOSTOLIC GREETING

P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,  the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

C And also with you.

KYRIE ELEISON [Greek, Lord, Have Mercy]

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HYMN OF PRAISE

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P Let us pray…

O God, our teacher and guide, you draw us to yourself and welcome us as beloved children. Help us to lay aside all envy and selfish ambition, that we may walk in your ways of

wisdom and understanding as servants of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C Amen

Please be seated for today’s scripture readings

FIRST LESSON Jeremiah 11:18-20

18It was the L^ORD who made it known to me, and I knew;

then you showed me their evil deeds.

19But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter.

And I did not know it was against me that they devised schemes, saying, “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit,

let us cut him off from the land of the living, so that his name will no longer be remembered!”

20But you, O LORD of hosts, who judge righteously, who try the heart and the mind,

let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.

L The Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 54 All sing refrain; cantor/choir sings verses

1. God, save me by your name in your power vindicate me.

God listen to my prayer. Hear the words that come from my

mouth. REFRAIN

2. Strangers are attacking me. Ruthless people seeking my death. Those who lie in wait for me, may their evil recoil on

them. REFRAIN

3. God is my helper. The LORD rescues me from my trials. I will offer sacrifice, praise God’s name, a name that is good.

REFRAIN SECOND LESSON James 3:13--4:3, 7-8a

13Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.

14But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful and false to the truth. ¹⁵Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. ¹⁶For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be

disorder and wickedness of every kind. ¹⁷But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

18And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.^4:

¹Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? ²You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. ³You ask and do not receive, because you ask

wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures.

7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. ^8aDraw near to God, and he will draw near to you.

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L The Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

Please stand for the Holy Gospel

ALLELUIA VERSE & GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONS

P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the 9^th chapter

30[Jesus and the disciples went on] and passed through Galilee.

He did not want anyone to know it;³¹for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” ³²But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him.

³³Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the

way?” ³⁴But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. ³⁵He sat down, called the

twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” ³⁶Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them,

37“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.”

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P The Gospel of our Lord.

SERMON SAWL Dan Lund,

The Church of the Damascus Road HYMN OF THE DAY Guide My Feet (ACS 987)

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CREED

A Let us profess the faith in which we are Baptized

ALL 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 OF THE FAITHFUL

A Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

After each petition A Lord in your mercy, C Hear our prayer.

Concluding with

P Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our

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PEACE

P The peace of the Lord be with you always.

C And also with you.

Please show one another a sign of peace

OFFERTORY Triptych on Forest Green, mvt 2 & 3

by Kevin Hildebrand Karen Moxley, violin Consider giving online through our different options at https://godshearthumanhands.org/faithfulgiving.htm or through QR code (use smart phone camera; click link) Please stand as our gifts are presented, singing,

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A Let us pray. Merciful Father,

C we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us - our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love. Receive them for the sake of him who offered himself for us, Jesus Christ our lord.

Amen

GREAT THANKSGIVING

P It is indeed right our duty and our joy… with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS [Latin, Holy & Blessed]

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Eucharistic Acclamation

P Remember us in your kingdom, O Lord, and teach us to pray.

ALL 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

AGNUS DEI [Latin, Lamb of God]

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HOLY COMMUNION

In-Person: We will commune by continuous line. We will commune the pulpit side first. You will be ushered up in small groups to receive a wafer from the pastor and then an individual

cup from the tray.

Online at Home: If you have elements at home, commune with those in attendance at the same time. We encourage you to communion each other and bless children who have not received

First Communion. Consider giving this blessing:

“Know that the promises of Jesus’s love are for you.”

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Loving Spirit (WOV 683)

Children of the Heavenly Father:

Tryggare kan ingen vara (ELW 781)

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Text: Carolina Sandell Berg, 1832-1903; tr. Ernst W. Olson, 1870-1958. Music: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA, Swedish folk tune. Text © 1925 Board of Publication, Lutheran Church in America, admin. Augsburg Fortress.

P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God’s grace.

C Amen

POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE

A Let us pray…

Lord of life, in the gift of your body and blood you turn the crumbs of our faith into a feast of salvation. Send us forth into the world with shouts of joy, bearing witness to the

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P The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord’s face shine on you and be gracious to you.

The Lord look upon you with favor and

 give you peace.

C Amen

Please turn in place, facing the cross carried by the crucifer.

RECESSIONAL If You But Trust in God to Guide You (ELW 769)

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A Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God!

POSTLUDE Toccata Postlude on Beethoven Themes Christopher Uehlein, O.S.B.

Commemorations This Week Mon 9/20

Nelson Wesley Trout, bishop, died 1996 (TFF)

A native of Ohio, Trout served parishes in several parts of the United States before being elected bishop of the South Pacific District of the American Lutheran Church, the first African American Lutheran to serve in such a capacity.

Tues 9/21

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

Matthew (or Levi) was a tax collector in Capernaum for the

Roman government. Tax collectors were frequently despised for dishonesty and for assisting the occupiers. Jesus nevertheless showed love for them, and chose Matthew to be a disciple.

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Calvary Lutheran Church

7620 Baker Boulevard Richland Hills, Texas 76118

www.godshearthumanhands.org email: [email protected] (817) 284-8724 (817) 284-0860 (Fax)

The Reverend Phil Heinze The Reverend Kyle Rouze Intern Pastor Mallory Morris

SAWL Dan Lund, The Church of the Damascus Road

8:00 AM 11:00 AM

Lector Mickey Nowell Amanda Moore

Assist. Minister McKendry Walsh Joe Mangone

Ushers & Greeters Mike Sandburg,

Adam Noggle, Charles & Cathy Rohloff 11am Song Leader

Cover art by Tanja Butler. from Icon: Visual Images for Every Sunday  2000 Augsburg Fortress; “Holy Communion, Setting Three” from Evangelical Lutheran Worship  2006 Augsburg Publishing