GATHERING
WELCOME
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say ELW 611
1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto me and rest;
lay down, O weary one, lay down
your head upon my breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was,
so weary, worn, and sad;
I found in him a resting-place,
and he has made me glad.
2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give
the living water, thirsty one;
stoop down and drink and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank
of that life-giving stream;
my thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
and now I live in him.
3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am this dark world’s light;
look unto me, your morn shall rise,
and all your day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
in him my star, my sun;
and in that light of life I’ll walk
till trav’ling days are done.
Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
PROMISE OF FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God,
who forgives all our sin,
whose mercy endures forever.
Amen.
We confess our sin before God, who removes our guilt
and blots out all our offenses.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Gracious God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love.
We have fallen for worldly delights that deceive us and dishonor you.
Gracious God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love.
We desire self-reliance instead of hungering for your word.
Gracious God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love.
We fail to recognize your coming reign, and hinder the work of the Spirit.
Gracious God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love.
We draw from the well of self-serving ambition, and disdain the living water Christ offers.
Gracious God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love.
We disregard voices of those on the edges of society,
and distrust the signs of your healing and hope in the world.
Gracious God, have mercy on us according to your steadfast love.
We dwell in tombs of self-pity and discontent, and disregard Christ’s call to come forth to new life.
ALL: God’s steadfast love, grace, and forgiveness abound. In faith, through grace, the free gift of God, we have been clothed in the righteousness of Christ.
In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven.
The Spirit of the One who raised Christ from the dead
dwells in us, pours God’s love into our hearts,
and gives us life and peace. Amen.
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.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
We pray together:
Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth which is love, through Jesus the Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
WORD
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
You Are the Way ELW 618
You Are the Way
1 You are the way; to you alone
from sin and death we flee;
all those who search for God, you find
and by your grace set free.
2 You are the truth; your word alone
true wisdom can impart;
you only can inform the mind
and purify the heart.
3 You are the life; the rending tomb
proclaims your conqu’ring arm;
and those who put their trust in you
not death nor hell shall harm.
4 You are the way, the truth, the life;
grant us that way to know,
that truth to keep, that life to win,
whose joys eternal flow.
Text: George W. Doane, 1799-1859, alt.
LUKE 9:57-62
When Jesus says “Follow me” it is easy to come up with reasons not to. What will you do?
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
1 I have decided to follow Jesus; (3x)
No turning back, no turning back.
2 Though none go with me, I still will follow; (3x)
No turning back, no turning back.
4 The world be-hind me, the cross before me, (3x)
No turning back, no turning back.
Words Garo Christians, John Clark
Music : Indian Folk Song, arr William J. Reynolds
SERMON Pastor Karla
CHOIR ANTHEM “Just Two Words”
PRAYER QUILT DEDICATION
COUNCIL INSTALLATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Prayer Response:
O God, we come before your presence with thanksgiving,
for you, Lord, are great and holy. (Psalm 95:2-3)
MEAL
OFFERING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MISSION
AND MINISTRY OF GOD’S CHURCH
We have prayed. We have sung. We have heard the Word. Now, being thankful for the ministry we are called to do, we are invited to offer ourselves; our time, talents and treasure in faithful witness of the good things God has done for us and in confidence that our worship extends beyond this place and time. Your financial contributions are gratefully accepted to further the life and ministry of Gethsemane Lutheran. Thank you.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
AND WORDS OF INSTITUTION
LORD’S PRAYER
And now, join me in praying as Jesus taught us…
All: 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.
DISTRIBUTION
POST COMMUNION BLESSING
SENDING
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
BLESSING
Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand ACS 1024
Refrain
Here on Jesus Christ I will stand.
He’s the solid rock of my life.
He’s the solid rock of my life.
He’s the solid rock of my life.
1 There’s no other place I can hide
till the storm that rages subsides.
My voice cries to God from the flood,
and I’m saved because of his blood. Refrain
2 It is not the work of my hands
that has washed away all my sins.
I’m redeemed, and all of my days,
Jesus Christ will be my heart’s praise. Refrain
3 When my days on this earth are done,
and I stand at God’s holy throne,
my heart will not have any fear;
in Christ’s righteousness I am here. Refrain
Text: Kenyan hymn; adapt. Greg Scheer, b. 1966
Text © 2007 East African Annual Conference, admin. General Board of Global Ministries, GBGMusik
English adapt. © 2007 Greg Scheer, admin. General Board of Global Ministries, GBGMusik
OUR DECLARATION OF MISSION
You are the body of Christ.
We are the body of Christ, indeed!
So go in peace
To explore the faith
Live in peace
To express our faith to others
Share the peace
By inviting others to join us on this journey.
All: Go in peace. Believe the good news. THANKS BE TO GOD.
Confession and Forgiveness, Reading synopsis, Prayer of the Day, and cover art from Sundays and Seasons. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Please visit their Web site at www.augsburgfortress.org. All music is used with permission under CCLI #3225965.
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR TODAY
Water from the rock in the wilderness
Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1)
Reconciled to God by Christ’s death
Baptismal image: the woman at the well
Prayer is important to us. We are a people of prayer, and our prayer leads us to know God more completely. Knowing God reassures us that God’s love is sufficient for all we need. Knowing God leads us to action, to working for justice and peace. We dedicate ourselves to making our little corner of the world a better place. We dedicate ourselves to welcoming all of God’s people. We dedicate ourselves to trusting God in all phases of life.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER…
Those who are ill, injured, facing or recovering from surgery, struggling to cope “with life”…Lynn Long (Judy Nagy’s sister)…Charlotte Jenkins (Jeffrey’s mother)…Kathy Perkins (Jeanie Williams’ sister)… Pastor Karla…Emily Johnson…Scott Miller… Bruce Hartley…Helena Hirschlein and family (niece of Wasiluk’s)…Bruce Gillette…Rachel Evans…Emma Fuenta (Sheila’s niece’s granddaughter)…John and Denise Kloska… Pam Hartley…Irene Ashkenas (Pastor Karla’s friend)…Pat Wiedower… Barbara Culver… Corinne Sanderson…Carmen Hagen… Dean Distefani (Ed Stockton’s friend) …Liz (close friend of Vicki Coffee)…Steve Nelson (Kristen Nelson’s father)… Dallas Ransom (Jenny Mendoza’s friend)…Jerry Albert… Maureen Miller… Mark Hartley… Maryella Cheek…Stacy McKenzie (friend of Susan Mendoza)…Jayne Bergen (daughter of Sheila Peterson)…Dianne Smalligan…Bruce Davidson…Elaine Sohlo (Eileen Neuman’s mother)…Linda Peters…Debbie Bennett (friend of Debbie Attwood)…Paul Sanderson…Opal Clark (Pastor Karla’s sisters MIL), Marty McCune, being treated for a serious infection in his leg, Donna Hengeveld (friend of Pastor Karla’s), Tucker Seele and his family, Mike Lundgren with a newly discovered sinus tumor, Bruce Pfefferkorn
Those who live with pain…Carol Stroud…Rick Nagy…Linda Juhasz…
Those who mourn… the family of Lynda Warren,
Each week we pray for…those filled with fear, for victims of violence, those who live with frailty or living with chronic illnesses or are alone in institutions; those who live with mental illness/biological brain disorders/ addictions and their family and friends; the unemployed, the under-employed and those who must juggle more than one job to get by; those who are homeless or in prison, families experiencing violence and dissension; the teens at Storefront Teen Shelter and/or on the street, the staff, and all who help; our local partners in mission, especially the Serra Mesa Food Pantry and Community Garden and Orchard and Mission Village Christian Fellowship; TACO at First Lutheran downtown; Ascension Lutheran; Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry; Mary Magdalene Apostle Catholic Community; the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church throughout the world, especially where persecuted; the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presiding Bishop Rev Yehiel Curry; the Pacifica Synod, its congregations and ministries, Bishop Dave Nagler, and our own Pastor Karla and Deacon Jennifer; congregations in time of transition searching for leadership; our mission partners: Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary; California Lutheran University; Agape San Diego Campus Ministry at SDSU and UCSD; Lutheran Retreats, Camps, and Conferences; Lutheran Social Services of Southern California; Our President, Governor, and Mayor, the Congress, Legislatures, and Councils; all elected officials and for those who didn’t get elected, that they may find other ways to serve; all Judges; all who serve in public life; people of the US in our vocation as citizens; first responders and healthcare workers, all who serve in the Diplomatic Corps, the Intelligence Services, and the Armed Forces and their families and friends; all who are seeking human dignity and political self-determination; the leaders of all nations and the search for peace and justice along with the need to confront evil; for our enemies and those who persecute us and, through Christ’s call, the ability to forgive. Finally, we pray for the power and will to give thanks in all things.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
