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Time after Pentecost Of the Land and Seasons

September 29, 2019

10:30 AM Holy Communion

First Lutheran Church, Kearney, NE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS and WELCOME PRELUDE “By Faith” Getty/Townend

Please stand

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: In the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. P: Most merciful God, C: We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have squandered your bountiful gifts. We have considered the blessings of the harvest our due. We have been indifferent in planning and planting for the future needs of your church. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, cause gratitude to ripen in our hearts, and wisdom to mature in our minds, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

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P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the † Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen GATHERING HYMN

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” ELW #858

Text: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt. Music: Ernewerten Gesangbuch, Part II, Stralsund, 1665 Text and Music Public Domain

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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.

“Kyrie”

Text: Beth Bergeron Folkemer. Music: My Father, How Long, African American spiritual Text and arr. © 1990, 2013 Augsburg Fortress. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of OneLicense #A-705218

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PRAYER OF THE DAY L: Let us pray. God, our provider, you grant us an abundant harvest so that your children throughout the world may be fed. Establish in us thankfulness and faithful stewardship, that we may return the first fruits of praise and use your gifts of field and livestock, tree and vine to fulfill the needs of the hungry and the sojourner; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen Please be seated ANTHEM

“Come Build a Church” Ken Medema

Chancel Choir

WORD A Reading from Amos

1Alas for those who are at ease in Zion, and for those who feel secure on Mount Samaria, the notables of the first of the nations, to whom the house of Israel resorts! 2Cross over to Calneh, and see; from there go to Hamath the great; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Or is your territory greater than their territory, 3O you that put far away the evil day, and bring near a reign of violence?

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4Alas for those who lie on beds of ivory, and lounge on their couches, and eat lambs from the flock, and calves from the stall; 5who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp, and like David improvise on instruments of music; 6who drink wine from bowls, and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph! 7Therefore they shall now be the first to go into exile, and the revelry of the loungers shall pass away. 12Do horses run on rocks? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood — (Amos 6:1-7, 12) L: Word of God, Word of Life. C: Thanks be to God.

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Please stand for the Gospel Acclamation “O God, Whose Word Well-Planted”, Verse 2

Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. Music: Abiding Presence, Stephen P. Folkemer Text and Music © 1990, 2013 Augsburg Fortress All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of OneLicense #705218

P: A Reading from St. Luke the Sixteenth Chapter C: Glory to you, O Lord P: 9There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man's table; even the dogs would come and lick his

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sores. 22The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. 23In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. 24He called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.' 25But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. 26Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.' 27He said, 'Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father's house — 28for I have five brothers — that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.' 29Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.' 30He said, 'No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'" (Luke 16:19-31)

P: This is the Gospel of the Lord C: Praise to you, O Christ SERMON Father Jerry Ness

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Please stand SERMON SONG

“God of Grace and God of Glory” ELW #705

Text: Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969. Music: John Hughes, 1873-1932 Text and Music Public Domain

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

P: Sustained and nurtured by our generous God, we gather as one to pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation.

(At the conclusion of each prayer)

L: Lord, in your mercy, C: hear our prayer. P: Assured by your promise to hear us, we lay our prayers before your throne of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen.

EXCHANGE OF PEACE

P: The peace of Christ be with you always. C: And also with you.

We greet one another in the name of the Lord using words

such as, “Peace be with you.”

Please be seated MEAL OFFERING

“My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness” Getty/Townend

Communion Assistants please come forward during the collection of the offering

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Please stand OFFERTORY RESPONSE

“Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring” Verse 1

Text: Beth Bergeron Folkemer. Music: Barb’ry Ellen traditional Appalachian Text and arr. © 1990, 2013 Augsburg Fortress All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission by OneLicense #A-705218

OFFERTORY PRAYER

L: God our provider, We bring nothing into this world and we can take nothing out of it. Accept the gifts you have first given us, which we bring to your table, and with them the offering of our lives. Nourish us now with the life that really is life, revealed to us in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: Amen.

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: 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 give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. Through your Son, you taught us that true riches are to be found in loving you rather than earthly treasure. For your glory, and to give us the fullness of life and salvation, Christ emptied himself upon the cross and was raised in power to sit at your right hand. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join in adoring song.

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“Long, Long Ago in Jerusalem”

Text: Beth Bergeron Folkemer, based on Isaiah 6 and the Sanctus. Music: Shady Grove, traditional Appalachian Text and arr. © 1990, 2013 Augsburg Fortress All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of OneLicense #A-705218

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION In the night in which he was handed over, our Lord Jesus took bread, and 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. THE LORD’S PRAYER P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: C: 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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: Just as this broken bread was first scattered on the hills, then was brought together and became one, so let your church be brought together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours are the glory and the power through Jesus Christ forever. C: Amen

(Please let the Communion Assistant know if you want grape juice or a gluten-free wafer.)

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Please be seated

“O Lamb of God, to Earth You Came”

Text: Beth Bergeron Folkemer, based on the Agnus Dei. Music: The Suffolk Miracle, Traditional Appalachian Text and arr. © 1990,2013 Augsburg Fortress. All Right Reserved. Used by Permission of OneLicense #A-705218

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COMMUNION HYMN “Bread of Life from Heaven” ELW # 474

Text: Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952. Music: Argentine traditional, refrain; Marty Haugen, b. 1950, stanzas Text and music © 2001 GIA Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission of OneLicense #A-705218

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Please stand

TABLE GRACE P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION L: Let us pray. Gracious God, we give thanks for your pruning, planting, and nurture. We rejoice that you have used the harvest of field and vineyard to renew and sustain us. Lead us as we go from this life-giving meal into lives of grateful service to you and your cherished creation; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. C: Amen

BLESSING

P: Almighty God, Father, † Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C: Amen

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SENDING HYMN “Trees of the Field”

You Shall Go Out with Joy Isaiah 55:12

You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace, The mountains and the hills will break forth before you. There’ll be shouts of joy and all the trees of the field will clap, will clap their hands. And all the trees of the field will clap their hands, The trees of the field will clap their hands, The trees of the field will clap their hands, While you go out with joy. Repeat Words and Music by Stuart Dauermann and Steffi Karen Rubin, CCLI Song #20546 © 1975 by Lillenas Pub. Co. Admin by Integrated Copyright Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Used by Permission of CCLI #1093735

DISMISSAL L: Go in peace. Christ is with you. C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE “The Trees of the Field” Stuart Dauermann

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First Lutheran Church ~ 3315 G Avenue ~ Kearney, NE 68847 308-237-5544 ~ office@firstlutherankearney.org

Father Jerry Ness, Preaching Pastor Rev. Dr. Michelle Carlson,Co-Pastor

Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson, Co-Pastor

Jamie Banzhaf, Assisting Minister

“Of the Land and Seasons” prepared by Stephen P. Folkemer and Beth Bergeron Folkemer. ©1990, 2013 Augsburg Fortress.. All Rights Reserved.

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New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Hymns: #858, #705, #474