Welcome to WorshipSeptember 25, 2011

Confession

Confession

We confess that we have misused this earth. Forgive us Lord.

We confess that we are driven to get more of this world’s goods than we need and are tempted to seek security in our possessions.Forgive us Lord.

Announcement of Forgiveness

Take my life, that I may beconsecrated, Lord, to thee;

take my moments and my days;let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Greeting

Kyrie Eleisonon our world and on our way.

Kyrie Eleison ev’ry day.

God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

ANTHEMBand of Sinners and Saints

“All God’s Critters”

WORD FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDRENBLESSING OF THE PETS

Alleluia Lord, to whom shall we go.Alleluia Lord, to whom shall we go. You have the words of eternal life.

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GOSPEL Matthew 21:23-32

The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.

(reading of Matthew)

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

PROCLAMATION OF THE GOOD NEWS

Sermon Ending

"Will you come and follow meif I but call your name?

Will you go where you don't knowand never be the same?

ELW #798

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.

APOSTLE’S CREED

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.

SHARING OF THE PEACEOFFERING

Everybody’s got something to offerYoung and old the prince and the pauper

Everybody’s got something to offerin the name of the Lord.

PrayerGreat Thanksgiving

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.