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CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
whose steadfast love endures forever.
Amen.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
+ Silence is kept for reflection. +
Merciful God,
we confess that we have not followed your path
but have chosen our own way.
Instead of putting others before ourselves,
we long to take the best seats at the table.
When met by those in need,
we have too often passed by on the other side.
Set us again on the path of life.
Save us from ourselves
and free us to love our neighbors.
Amen.
Hear the good news!
God does not deal with us according to our sins
but delights in granting pardon and mercy.
In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven
You are free to love as God loves.
Amen.
GATHERING HYMN The Church is One Foundation (ELW #654+ Verses 1&4)
1 The church’s one foundation
is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the word.
From heav’n he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
4 Through toil and tribulation
and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace forevermore;
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
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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.
HYMN OF PRAISE: Lord I Lift Your Name On High (ELW #857)
Lord, I lift your name on high.
Lord, I love to sing your praises.
I’m so glad you’re in my life,
I’m so glad you came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way,
from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay;
from the cross to the grave,
from the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift your name on high.
Text and music © 1989 Maranatha Praise, Inc., admin. Capitol Christian Music Group
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God, you resist those who are proud and give grace to those who are humble. Give us the humility of your Son, that we may embody the generosity of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
READINGS
Jeremiah 2:4:13
+ God, who has been faithful in leading Israel through the wilderness into a good land, calls upon the heavens to witness the incredible foolishness of a people who, under the flawed leadership of priests, rulers, and prophets, willingly abandon God’s life-giving water for leaky cisterns. +
The first reading is from Jeremiah beginning at the 2nd chapter.
4Hear the word of the Lord, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel. 5Thus says the Lord:
What wrong did your ancestors find in me
that they went far from me,
and went after worthless things, and became worthless themselves?
6They did not say, “Where is the Lord
who brought us up from the land of Egypt,
who led us in the wilderness,
in a land of deserts and pits,
in a land of drought and deep darkness,
in a land that no one passes through,
where no one lives?”
7I brought you into a plentiful land
to eat its fruits and its good things.
But when you entered you defiled my land,
and made my heritage an abomination.
8The priests did not say, “Where is the Lord?”
Those who handle the law did not know me;
the rulers transgressed against me;
the prophets prophesied by Baal,
and went after things that do not profit.
9Therefore once more I accuse you,
says the Lord,
and I accuse your children’s children.
10Cross to the coasts of Cyprus and look,
send to Kedar and examine with care;
see if there has ever been such a thing.
11Has a nation changed its gods,
even though they are no gods?
But my people have changed their glory
for something that does not profit.
12Be appalled, O heavens, at this,
be shocked, be utterly desolate,
says the Lord,
13for my people have committed two evils:
they have forsaken me,
the fountain of living water,
and dug out cisterns for themselves,
cracked cisterns
that can hold no water.
Word of God, Word of life.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 81
+ I feed you with the finest wheat and satisfy you with honey from the rock. (Ps. 81:16) +
We will now read responsively from Psalm 81.
1Sing with joy to God our strength
and raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob.
10“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
11Yet my people did not hear my voice,
and Israel would not obey me.
12So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their hearts,
to follow their own devices.
13Oh, that my people would listen to me,
that Israel would walk in my ways!
14I would quickly subdue their enemies
and turn my hand against their foes.
15Those who hate the Lord would cringe in fear,
and their punishment would last forever.
16But I would feed you with the finest wheat
and satisfy you with honey from the rock.”
Hebrews 13:1-8-15-16
+ The conclusion of the letter to the Hebrews contains suggestions for the conduct of a holy life, all of which are shaped by God’s love toward us in Jesus Christ. +
The second reading is from Colossians beginning at the 13th chapter.
1Let mutual love continue. 2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. 3Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. 4Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. 5Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” 6So we can say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?”
7Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 15Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
Luke 14:1, 7-14
+ Jesus observes guests jockeying for position at the table. He uses the opportunity to teach his hearers to choose humility rather than self-exaltation. Jesus also makes an appeal for hosts to imitate God’s gracious hospitality to those in need. +
The Holy Gospel according to Luke beginning at the 14th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord
1On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely.
7When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8“When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; 9and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, ‘Give this person your place,’ and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. 10But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. 11For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
12He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. 13But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. 14And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
SERMON Pastor Analyse Triolo
HYMN OF THE DAY The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing (ELW #531+ Verses 1&2)
1 The Trumpets Sound, The Angels Sing
The Feast Is Ready To Begin
The Gates Of Heaven Are Open Wide
And Jesus Welcomes You Inside
Refrain
Sing with thankfulness
Songs of pure delight
Come and revel in heaven’s love and light
Take your place at the table of the King
The feast is ready to begin
The feast is ready to begin
2 Tables Are Laden With Good Things
Oh Taste The Peace And Joy He Brings
He’ll Fill You Up With Love Divine
He’ll Turn Your Water Into Wine. Refrain
Text and music © 1989 Make Way Music, admin. by Music Services in the Western Hemisphere. All rights reserved. ASCAP
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
Let us confess our faith saying the words of the Apostles’ Creed.
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 PEOPLE
Trusting in God’s extraordinary love, let us come near to the Holy One in prayer.
~ A brief silence. ~
For the church and its leaders, we pray. Uphold all deacons, pastors, and bishops who serve and teach your people especially Pastor Analyse, Bishop Paul, and Bishop Elizabeth. Awaken in your church a spirit of invitation that reaches ever outward. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
For the well-being of creation and its inhabitants, we pray. Stir in us reverent awe for the beauty of the natural world, for oceans and lakes, rivers and streams, forests and deserts especially Central Park, Prospect Park, Flushing Meadows, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Fort Tryon Park, Riverside Park, the High Line, and all other natural spaces in the Metropolitan New York area. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
For all those who celebrate birthdays or anniversaries this month; for the people of God in this place and for other needs in our community. We celebrate with the members with birthdays and anniversaries in August Richard Kunz, Ed Unz, Rose Kalloneck, Laura & Peter Stiefel, Ruth Loomis, Sophia Albasini, Brian Berg, Rakesh Rajbali, Beth Schlamowitz, Brandon Ng, Ashley Lemmo Jackie Sanfedele, Harper Schmidt, and Kai Blom. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
For all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, we pray. Be present with those who live in isolation or fear, especially those who are incarcerated or detained. Comfort all who are sick or grieving especially, Harry Lund, Evelyn Lund, Karen Campbell, Janice Rajgopaul, Robert Jones, Darrell Weller, Deven Guarriello, Guenther Ukstinas, Laura Occhiogrosso, Laura Nelson, Charlie, Jamie Garafalo, Bob Sarro, and John Bono. We also pray for all impacted by senseless gun violence in our world. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
For this congregation and its ministries, we pray. Prepare children, teachers, and youth ministry directors for a new year of learning. Embolden our witness to invite others to the table. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
We lift to You our concern for people at high risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions. Protect them from the virus and be their comfort in this time of uncertainty. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
Fill us with your mercy so that we, in turn, may be merciful to others. Strip away pride, suspicion, and racism in our world so that we may seek peace and justice in our communities. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
For all the saints who confessed God’s, we give thanks. May we cling to the promise of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.
Receive the prayers of your children, merciful God, and hold us forever in your steadfast love; through Jesus Christ, our holy Wisdom.
Amen.
SHARING OF CHRIST’S PEACE
The peace of the Lord be with you always!
And also with you!
Let us share a sign of Christ’s peace with one another.
OFFERING MESSAGE
Please consider continuing to mail in your offering or giving online! We continue to have expenses that need to be covered during this time. We are most grateful for your generosity.
OFFERTORY HYMN You Satisfy the Hungry Heart (ELW #484 + Verses 1 & 3)
Refrain
You satisfy the hungry heart
with gift of finest wheat.
Come give to us, O saving Lord,
the bread of life to eat.
1 As when the shepherd calls his sheep,
they know and heed his voice;
so when you call your fam’ly, Lord,
we follow and rejoice. Refrain
3 Is not the cup we bless and share
the blood of Christ outpoured?
Do not one cup, one loaf, declare
our oneness in the Lord? Refrain
Text and music © 1977 Archdiocese of Philadelphia, admin. International Liturgy Publications.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
God of abundance:
you have set before us a plentiful harvest.
As we feast on your goodness,
strengthen us to labor in your field,
and equip us to bear fruit for the good of all,
in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
PREFACE
It is indeed right our duty and our joy that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Remembering, therefore, his birth and life among us, his death and resurrection, we await his coming again when all things will be restored in him.
By your Spirit bless us and this bread and cup, that, held and nourished by you, we may live as your children, shining with the light of your Son.
Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, 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.
COMMUNION
In Christ’s presence there is fullness of joy.
Come to the banquet.
TABLE BLESSING & COMMUNION PRAYER
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace.
Amen.
Let us pray.
Life-giving God,
through this meal you have bandaged our wounds and fed us with your mercy.
Now send us forth to live for others,
both friend and stranger,
that all may come to know your love.
This we pray in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RALLY DAY
Sunday, September 11th is Rally Day. Join us following the 10:00 am service. Please bring a dish to share. We will supply hot dogs and hamburgers. There is a signup sheet in the back. Please sign up so we know how many to plan for and what you are sharing. Rally Day will also be the first Sunday we are back upstairs for worship.
BIBLE STUDY
If you are interested in participating in our Fall Bible Study on Women in the Bible sign up sheets are on the back table. We will begin on Wednesday, September 21st at 11:00am here in the Fellowship Hall. If there is enough interest we will also have an evening group at 7:00pm also on Wednesdays. Both times have separate sign-ups, so double check to make sure you’re putting your name on the correct one for the time you’re interested in.
SUMMER LEADERSHIP SCHEDULING
If you participate in worship leadership in any way, including readers, worship assistants, ushers, communion assistants, videography etc. Please let Ruth know any dates you will be unavailable in the month of September so she can create leadership schedules.
CHRIST IN OUR HOME
New issues of Christ in our Home are available on the table near the entrance doors.
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, September 13th @ 7:30 pm
Other announcements are located in the downloadable bulletin at the top of this webpage.
BLESSING
The God of peace,
Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless you, comfort you,
and show you the path of life
this day and always.
Amen.
SENDING HYMN Have You Thanked the Lord (ELW #829+ Verses 1& 3)
Refrain
Have you thanked the Lord?
Have you praised God’s name?
Don’t you know that no tomorrow is quite the same?
Have you thanked the Lord?
Have you knelt in prayer,
and rejoiced that, rain or sunshine, our God is there?
1 Hallelujah! Thank the Lord for sun, sand, and sea,
ev’ry star at night that shines for you and me.
Blessings so many come our way:
have you thanked the Lord today? Refrain
3 Hallelujah! Joy and peace the Savior will bring.
Grace amazing! So we lift our voice and sing,
grateful when clouds are bright or gray:
have you thanked the Lord today? Refrain
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DISMISSAL
What is our Mission? Welcoming all to grow in faith;
living Christ’s message of serving and loving neighbors
near and far.
Go in peace. Love your neighbor.
Thanks be to God.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Bellerose 