KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH A CITY-WIDE CHURCH WITH A WORLD-WIDE MINISTRY Dean W. Bard, Interim Senior Pastor 2650 Farnam Street H. Ashley Hall, Associate Pastor Omaha, NE 68131-3616 Paul Moessner, Interim Associate Pastor 402-341-7761 Inba Inbarasu, Visitation Pastor www.kmlchurch.org October 23, 2016 9:00 & 11:00 AM TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY after PENTECOST Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. God’s people—“all who have longed for his appearing”—shall be accounted righteous for Jesus’ sake. Our God is merciful to sinners. For all this the assembly glorifies God forever.
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KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
A CITY-WIDE CHURCH WITH A WORLD-WIDE MINISTRY
Dean W. Bard, Interim Senior Pastor 2650 Farnam Street H. Ashley Hall, Associate Pastor Omaha, NE 68131-3616 Paul Moessner, Interim Associate Pastor 402-341-7761 Inba Inbarasu, Visitation Pastor www.kmlchurch.org
October 23, 2016 9:00 & 11:00 AM
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY after PENTECOST
Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. God’s people—“all who have longed for his appearing”—shall be accounted righteous for Jesus’ sake. Our God is merciful to sinners. For all this the assembly glorifies God forever.
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PRELUDE
GATHERING
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
P Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, the only Sovereign, who dwells in light; Christ Jesus,
who came to save sinners; the Holy Spirit, who lives within us.
C Amen.
P Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
P God of overflowing grace,
C we come to you with repentant hearts. Forgive us for shallow thankfulness. Forgive us for passing by the ones in need. Forgive us for setting our hopes on fleeting treasures. Forgive us our neglect and thoughtlessness. Bring us home from the wilderness of sin, and strengthen us to serve you in all that we do and say; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
P There is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents. By the grace of God in ☩ Christ Jesus,
who gave himself up for us all, your sins are forgiven and you are made free. Rejoice with the angels and with one another! We are home in God’s mercy, now and forever.
C Amen.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN Praise to the Lord, the Almighty ELW 858
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.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
PRAYER OF THE DAY
P Holy God,
C our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen our hope in you, and grant that all the peoples of the earth may find their glory in you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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WORD
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FIRST READING Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 In a time of drought, the people pray for mercy, repenting of their sins and the sins of their ancestors. They appeal to God to remember the covenant, to show forth God’s power, and to heal their land by sending life-giving rain.
lthough our iniquities testify against us, act, O Lord, for your name’s sake; our apostasies indeed are many, and we have sinned against you.
8O hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble, why
should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler turning aside for the night? 9Why should you
be like someone confused, like a mighty warrior who cannot give help? Yet you, O Lord, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; do not forsake us!
10Thus says the Lord concerning this people: Truly they have loved to wander, they have not
restrained their feet; therefore the Lord does not accept them, now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins.
19Have you completely rejected Judah? Does your heart loathe Zion? Why have you struck us
down so that there is no healing for us? We look for peace, but find no good; for a time of healing, but there is terror instead.
20We acknowledge our wickedness, O Lord, the iniquity of our ancestors,
for we have sinned against you. 21
Do not spurn us, for your name’s sake; do not dishonor your glorious throne; remember and do not break your covenant with us.
22Can any idols of the nations
bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Is it not you, O Lord our God? We set our hope on you, for it is you who do all this.
A The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
PSALM 89:1 I Will Sing of Thy Great Mercies, O Lord Felix Mendelssohn G. Gordon Blaine, Arr. Kountze Youth Choir
I will sing of thy great mercies, O Lord, my Savior!
I will sing of thy great mercies and of thy faithfulness evermore.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 The conclusion of this letter to a young minister offers a final perspective on life from one who is now facing death. Though others have let him down, Paul is sure of his faith in the Lord, who has stood by him and lent him strength.
s for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. 7I
have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8From now on there is
reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
16At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted
against them! 17
But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. 18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
A The word of the Lord. C Thanks be to God.
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P The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. C Glory to you, O Lord.
GOSPEL Luke 18:9-14 The coming reign of God will involve unexpected reversals of fortune with judgment rooted in mercy. Jesus tells a parable in which the one who humbles himself is exalted and the one who exalts his own righteousness is humbled.
esus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt:
10“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the
other a tax collector. 11
The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12I fast twice a
week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ 13
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’
14I tell you, this
man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
P The Gospel of our Lord C Praise to you, O Christ.
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CHILDREN’S BLESSING (9:00 AM)
Children (aged 3 years through 5th
grade) are invited to come forward for a blessing. Then, they may either follow the teacher upstairs for an extended children’s sermon (joining us again later in time for Communion) or they may return to their seat and use the Spark Bible and/or activity bags during the regular sermon.
SERMON Pastor Inbarasu
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HYMN OF THE DAY Day by Day ELW 790
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APOSTLES' CREED
C 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 THE CHURCH
Response: P Lord, in your mercy,
C hear our prayer.
(In our prayers today, during a time of silence, pray for those listed below and for others according to their needs)
Thanksgiving: For the marriage of Shawn Pranschke & Kelsey Peterson
Illness: Vera Bang, Joy Borchman, Gary Lundeen, Edward White
Other Prayers: Those serving in the military – Amy Dyer, Michael McNeill, Scott Meyer, Daniel Milstead, Sheldon Skovgaard, Michael Vutov and Joel Woosley
Other Prayers: Those serving in mission – Rev. Chandran Paul Martin, India; Dr. Stephen & Jodi Swanson, Tanzania; Krystle Moraska & Ignacio Madrussan, Argentina; Lindsay Mack, Mexico; Justin Perkins (Young Adults in Global Mission), Argentina/Uruguay; Our sister congregation, the American Church in Berlin
THE PEACE IS SHARED
P The peace of Christ be with you always.
C And also with you.
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MEAL
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THE OFFERING IS RECEIVED We glorify God in our giving. Our offering is an act of worship that makes the ministries of this church possible. We encourage everyone to give. If you are visiting with us today, please do not feel obligated to participate in this portion of worship. If you would like, use the QR code scanner on your smart phone to give online or use the giving kiosk in the Fellowship Hall.
THE TABLE IS PREPARED
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Give Me Jesus (with Steal away to Jesus) Ruth Elaine Schram, Arr.
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OFFERTORY HYMN Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
P Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heav'nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Text: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711
OFFERING PRAYER
P Merciful God,
C as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.
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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
(The Thanksgiving continues)
P It is indeed right, our duty and our joy… …and join their unending hymn:
SANCTUS
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
P
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INVITATION TO COMMUNION C Take hold of the life that really is life. Come, take your place at the table.
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HYMNS DURING COMMUNION Lamb of God
Let Us Break Bread Together ELW 471 Just As I Am, without One Plea ELW 592
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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
P We come again to you, O God,
C giving you thanks that in this feast of mercy you have embraced us and healed us, making us one in the body of Christ. Go with us on our way. Equip us for every good work, that we may continue to give you thanks by embracing others with mercy and healing; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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SENDING
BLESSING
P God Almighty send you light and truth to keep you all the days of your life. The hand of God protect you; the holy angels accompany you; and the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the
☩ Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you now and forever.
C Amen.
HYMN Go, My Children, with My Blessing ELW 543
DISMISSAL
P Go in peace. Remember the poor.
C Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE
BIBLE STUDY: A PRELUDE TO READING THE OLD TESTAMENT CONTINUES Monday, (6 PM) or
Wednesday, (11 AM).
KOUNTZE PANTRY Pantry food item
sugges�ons: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghe"/
Linguine/Angel Hair Pasta, Fruit, Pork 'n Beans Your
financial support of the Pantry is appreciated as well.
YESTERDAYS YOUTH Please join us on Tuesday,
11/1. The Nebraska Humane Society will be here to
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HOLY COMMUNION All who are
bap�zed and trust in Christ's
presence in Holy Communion are invited to commune at the Lord's Table
today. Children not yet communing will receive a blessing. Ushers will direct
you. Communion is by in�nc�on: you will receive the Host in your hand; you may then
dip the Host into the chalice. It is the understanding of the universal Church that those
who wish to commune with bread only (especially for health reasons) have
communed fully.
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP We believe that all are welcome in worship and encourage
families to worship together. Quiet ac�vity bags and children’s bibles and bulle�ns are
available. We also provide a Quiet Room, just off the west side of the main sanctuary,
that includes a variety of toys, games, and books for young children. Parents may
watch the service via the TV screen.
NURSERY is available from 9 AM—noon for children 0—2 years. Please ask an usher if
you are unsure as to where our nursery is and would like to use it.
ATTENDANCE CARDS Please fill out the cards found in your bulle�n. If you are a guest,
please fill out the addi�onal informa�on, so we can meet your needs. Then, put the
cards in the offering plates. Thanks.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS AND LISTENING DEVICES are available. Please speak to an
Usher if you would like to have a large print bulle�n or to use a listening device.
WELCOME DESK Our Welcome Desk in the Fellowship Hall has become a center for
hospitality with volunteers on hand each Sunday to help with event informa�on, sign-
ups, payments, answering ques�ons, etc. Be sure to check out this resource if you
have ques�ons and to stay up to date on events and ac�vi�es happening at Kountze
Memorial. If you’d like to volunteer to help at the Welcome Desk, please contact Ian
(402-341-7761 or [email protected]). Amanda Zasada and Sheri Tipton are also
available if you need help on Sunday mornings in the church office.
ALTAR FLOWERS & ETERNAL CANDLE If you would like to provide altar flowers or
the eternal candle in honor or memory of someone or some special event, please put
your name on the flower chart in the Narthex by the drinking fountain. Altar flowers
are $20 and the eternal candle is $7.50.
NEW MEMBER CLASS Are you interested in learning more about Kountze Memorial
Lutheran Church? Or do you know someone who has expressed an interest in learning
more? If so, please let us know on the registra�on card in your bulle�n and we’ll let
you know when the next class will take place. The next class will be held on February
12 & 19 from 12—2 PM. Please plan to aPend both sessions. Lunch will be served. If
you have ques�ons, please talk to one of our Pastors. We look forward to hearing
from you.
E-NEWS AND E-NEWSLETTER If you would like to receive our weekly e-news and
monthly e-newslePer, add your e-mail address to the membership card in your
bulle�n or text your e-mail address to 22828.
October 22 & 23, 2016
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church is a congrega�on of the Nebraska Synod, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America (ELCA), a part of the worldwide Lutheran Church body. We invite you to join us regularly for worship
and for a variety of opportuni�es for growth and service. If you are a new resident in the community and are
looking for a church home, we invite you to join this faith community. If you are new here, welcome. If you are
“newly returned,” we rejoice with you. If you are a member of long-standing, we celebrate your ministry and
KOUNTZE CAFÉ Join us for a hot, breakfast buffet each Sunday served from 8-11:00 AM
prepared by Chef Tim and his volunteers. The suggested dona�on for breakfast is, $5
adults, $2.50 children 12 and younger.
ADULT FORUM Join us Sunday mornings in the Fellowship Hall from 10:10-10:50 AM. THIS WEEK: Review of Churchwide Assembly with Pr. Inba and Dr. Jeba Inbarasu NEXT WEEK: Bible Sunday
KOUNTZE LIBRARY REFORMATION BOOK FAIR Now through October 30, 2016, 10—11 AM
in the Church Library
YOUNG MOTHERS Join us on Sunday mornings for some fresh brewed fun in the Fellowship
Lounge between worship services for “Frappy Hour.” Come meet other young mothers in
the congrega�on for coffee, conversa�on, fellowship and fun. For more informa�on,
