Amen.

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by  Advent Lutheran Admin

Advent Lutheran Church
Pastor Anita R. Warner
Pastor Karen Perkins, Interim Pastor
Lee Tyler, Parish Associate
16870 Murphy Avenue, Morgan Hill
[phone] - Office
www.advent-lutheran.org

WELCOME
Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting, please fill out a guest
card and place it in the offering plate or in the basket in the entry area to help us
welcome you. Please introduce yourself to others near you and to the pastor. We
hope you can join us again soon.
NURSERY CARE
Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available in Berkland Fellowship Hall
directly behind the entry area. Children are welcome and included at worship; feel
free to walk with them in the back of the worship area if they become noisy or
restless.
COMMUNION
Baptized persons who believe that through the bread and wine we receive Christ's
body and blood for our forgiveness are invited to communion. The center ring of
glasses contains white grape juice. Gluten free bread is available.
PRAYER MINISTER
Prayer ministers are available for individual prayer during communion and after the
service at the front right corner area of the sanctuary.
PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like some of Advent’s people to join you in prayer you may contact
Jane Osumi at [email protected]. You may also write a prayer request on the
guest card and leave it in the offering plate or in the basket on welcome table in the
gathering area.
HEARING ASSISTANCE UNITS
Hearing enhancement equipment is available in the sound booth in the back corner
of the sanctuary.
Fifteenth Sunday after
Pentecost
August 28, 2016

We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Whoever you are and wherever you are in
your journey of faith, you are welcome in this community celebrating God’s Spirit in the
world.

God’s grace meets us in the water and Word, and in the bread and wine. We are here to know
the touch of God’s forgiveness and love and to hear God’s calling in our lives.

Please introduce yourself to others here and to the pastor. We invite you to complete the Guest
card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate as a reminder of your presence with us in
worship today.

GATHERING
Prelude and Welcome
Invited and inviting—that is the nature of the church. By God’s grace in holy baptism we
have a place at the banquet table of the Lord. When, by the power of that same Spirit,
humility and mutual love continue among us, the church can be more inviting still.

Thanksgiving for Baptism

In the name of the Father,
and of the ☩ Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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Thanksgiving for Baptism (continued)

Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and
forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism.

We give you thanks, O God,
for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters
and by your Word you created the world,
calling forth life in which you took delight.

Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.
Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom.
At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit.
By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons,
making us heirs of your promise and servants of all.

We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life,
and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ.
Shower us with your Spirit,
and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love.

To you be given honor and praise
through Jesus Christ our Lord
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen.

Hymn Gather Us In Gather 744

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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.

Kyrie

In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the peace from above,
and for our salvation,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world,
for the well-being of the Church of God,
and for the unity of all,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For this holy house,
and for all who offer here their worship and praise,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.
Amen, amen.

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Canticle of Praise Alabare Verses 2 and 3

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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.

WORD

Reading Proverbs 25:6-7 printed on back
The book of Proverbs is part of a collection of writings known as wisdom literature. Wisdom
literature gave directions to Israel’s leaders and people for the conduct of daily life. Today’s
reading is about humility.

Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.

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Psalm 112

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Reading Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16 printed on back
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.

Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God. Please stand

Alleluia Verse Gather 198
Gospel Announcement
The holy gospel according to Luke, the thirteenth chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel Luke 14: 1, 7-14 printed on back
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
mimic God’s gracious hospitality to the poor and the broken.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ. Please Be Seated

Children’s Message Pastor Karen
Sermon Rev. Karen Perkins
Silence for reflection; stand when the music begins.

Hymn We Are Called Gather 718

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Apostles’ Creed
We believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

We believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He 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,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

We 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

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Prayers of the Church

… Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Repeat “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (see above)

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