Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 18, 2020
In today's first reading God uses the Gentile ruler Cyrus to accomplish divine purposes. When the Pharisees try to trap Jesus, he tells them to give the emperor what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God. To gather for worship reminds us that our ultimate allegiance is to God rather than to any earthly authority. Created in the image of God, we offer our entire selves in the service of God and for the sake of the world.
We Gather for Worship
Invitation to Silent Prayer
Entrance Hymn:
"Lift
Every Voice and Sing"
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.
Dialogue (Season after Pentecost)
Scripture Song
Prayer of the Day
L: The Lord be with you. C:
And also with you.
L: Let us pray.
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Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
We Hear God's Word
First Reading
The
word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 99
Second Reading
The
word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the 22nd Chapter.
C: Glory to you, O God.
L: The Gospel of the Lord.
C:
Praise to you, O Christ.
Installation of Sunday School Teachers
Staff
Sermon
Exodus 33:12-23
(St. Matthew 22: 15-22)
We Respond to the Word
Hymn
of the Day: "All
My Hope on God Is Founded"
The
Apostles' Creed
Prayer
Dialogue
The
Peace
Offertory (Season after Pentecost)
Prayers
of Intercession
C: Petition
L:
Lord, in your mercy
C: Hear our
prayer.
The Lord's Prayer (Traditional Spoken)
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We Are Sent Forth to Serve
Blessing
A Stewardship Minute: The True Meaning of Stewardship
Announcements
Sending Hymn "God
of Grace and God of Glory"
Dismissal: P: Go in Peace.
Serve the Lord.
C: Thanks be to
God.
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