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Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church3670 Perkiomen AvenueReading, PA enth Sunday after PentecostSeptember 26th, 2021A Service of Word and Sacrament8:30 and 10:30 AM
Welcome to Reformation!Whether you are worshiping in person at the church building or watchingour livestream, you are encouraged to actively participate in all parts ofthe service! Sing, pray, pass God’s peace, and know that you are a partof something larger than yourself!Worship LeadersPresiding Minister:Director of Music:Reader:Ushers/Greeters:Communion Asst.:Acolyte:Live streaming:Altar Guild:Flowers:Pastor Paul MetzloffDr. Heidi Rochlin8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.Kathy AustinElisha BarnettRod Kline/Bruce SeizSteve & Kate BarnettMelanie BechtelJeanne GochnauerRichter BogustMelanie KarasekTom Sahaida, Andy Dobroskey, & Sarah HawkJane Hinkle and the Barnett FamilySarah Hawk and Andy Dobroskey,in honor of their wedding dayPRELUDEWELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTSThe assembly stands.BAPTISM (10:30 only)We celebrate with Kristin and Michael Marone on the baptism of theirdaughter, Ava Kate Marone! Her sponsors are Steven Marone andLauren Jeffrey.The service of Holy Baptism is on p. 227 of the ELW hymnal.
GATHERING HYMN:BLESSING AND HONORELW 854GREETINGThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and thecommunion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.CANTICLE OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAYLoving God, like Jacob, who dreamed of your promises, youhave filled us with dreams, too. Show us your promises in ourdreams, and help us to trust in them and to live out your love to theworld. Amen!The assembly is seated.READINGGENESIS 21:1-3 AND 22:1-141 WhenIsaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see,he called his elder son Esau and said to him, “My son”; and he answered,“Here I am.” 2 He said, “See, I am old; I do not know the day of mydeath. 3 Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and goout to the field, and hunt game for me. 4 Then prepare for me savory food,such as I like, and bring it to me to eat, so that I may bless you before Idie.”15 ThenRebekah took the best garments of her elder son Esau, whichwere with her in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob; 16 andshe put the skins of the kids on his hands and on the smooth part of hisneck. 17 Then she handed the savory food, and the bread that she hadprepared, to her son Jacob.18 So he went in to his father, and said, “My father”; and he said,“Here I am; who are you, my son?” 19 Jacob said to his father, “I am Esauyour firstborn. I have done as you told me; now sit up and eat of my game,so that you may bless me.” 20 But Isaac said to his son, “How is it thatyou have found it so quickly, my son?” He answered, “Becausethe Lord your God granted me success.” 21 Then Isaac said to Jacob,“Come near, that I may feel you, my son, to know whether you are reallymy son Esau or not.” 22 So Jacob went up to his father Isaac, who felt himand said, “The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands ofEsau.” 23 He did not recognize him, because his hands were hairy like hisbrother Esau’s hands; so he blessed him.10 Jacobleft Beersheba and went toward Haran. 11 He came to acertain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set.Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and laydown in that place. 12 And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up onthe earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were
ascending and descending on it. 13 And the Lord stood beside him andsaid, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God ofIsaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to youroffspring; 14 and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and youshall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to thesouth; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in youroffspring. 15 Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever yougo, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until Ihave done what I have promised you.” 16 Then Jacob woke from his sleepand said, “Surely the Lord is in this place — and I did not knowit!” 17 And he was afraid, and said, “How awesome is this place! This isnone other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”SERMONHYMN OF THE DAY:SPIRIT OF GOD, DESCEND UPON MY HEARTELW 800
APOSTLES’ CREED (8:30 only) – p. 105 of the ELW hymnalPRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONAssisting Minister: Made children and heirs of God’s promise, we prayfor the church, the world, and all in need.Each petition of the prayers concludes with these words:Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.Assisting Minister: Receive these prayers, O God, and those in our heartsknown only to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.THE PEACEThe peace of Christ be with you always.And also with you.OFFERING AND CHOIR ANTHEMSurely the Presence of the Lord is in This Place – Wolfe/SchraderThe assembly stands.OFFERTORY:WE ARE AN OFFERINGELW 692OFFERING PRAYERGod of abundance,you cause streams to break forth in the desertand manna to rain from the heavens.Accept the gifts you have first given us.Unite them with the offering of our livesto nourish the world you love so dearly;through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.Amen.GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe Lord be with you.Lift up your hearts.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.And also with you.We lift them to the Lord.It is right to give ourthanks and praise.
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy . . .WORDS OF INSTITUTIONTHE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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
INVITATIONCOMMUNION HYMN:EAT THIS BREAD, DRINK THIS CUPELW 492COMMUNION PRAYERLord of life, in the gift of your body and bloodyou turn the crumbs of our faith into a feast of salvation.Send us forth into the world with shouts of joy,bearing witness to the abundance of your lovein Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen!BLESSINGPeople of God, you are Christ’s body,bringing new life to a suffering world.The holy Trinity, one God, bless you now and forever.Amen!
SENDING HYMN:CHANGE MY HEART, O GODELW 801DISMISSALGo in peace. The living Word dwells in you. Thanks be to God!POSTLUDE
PRAYER LISTPlease keep these people in your prayers.The prayer list is constantly updated. If you have an update, please let usknow! If you would like to place a name on the prayer list, please firstget their permission, then call the church office or e-mail to:mail@reformationlutheran.org. We will keep their name on the list forthree months. If the name needs to remain on the list longer, you need tocall the office with an update. Thank you!Judy Zettlemoyer would like to express her thanks to all those who prayedfor her during her recent surgery and recovery.Reformation Family: Carol Baer, Erna Breithaupt, Jerry Centofanti,Linda Centofanti, Julie Cherry, Nancy Edinger, George Gerhart, JuliaGoheen, Roger Hillibush, Kathy Hoffmaster, Marie Kisling, Patti Kline,Cheryl Manella, Joyce McCloughan, LaJune McDonough, GrantOpdyke, Mark Painter, Jayne Phillips, Barb Regar, David Regar, MuffyReinecker, Melba Stamm, Rose Vild, Jennifer Weaver, Connie Whalen,Joyce Yerger, and Michael Yerger.Friends of Reformation: Earl Bond, Jim Crowley, Marvin Dewalt,Scott Flicker, Robert Granko, Batya Leidner, Kathy McCoy, JeanMorgan, Paul O’Leary, Terry Seacrist, Drew Seiscio, Kim Sharp, JacobStoner, Tim Toler, Janet Zabodyn, and Michael Zambelli.* * *Online Resources for Worship: we will continue to live-streamworship on Facebook and our church website under the ‘Worship’ tab:www.reformationlutheran.org.Confirmation Meeting: all confirmation students and parents shouldattend an organizational meeting on 9/26 at 9:30 in the Youth Room.Confirmation is a two-year program for any interested students, generallyin 7th and 8th grade (or older, as the program has changed in recent years).
Corn Maze! – we’re hosting a youth event at the Wilcox Farm corn mazeon Saturday, October 2nd at 7 pm. The congregation will cover the costfor kids; parents are welcome to participate as they wish (cost is 8 perperson, or 6 if we have a group of 10 or more). Meet at Wilcox Farm(1134 South Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512), and bring aflashlight!Pet Blessing: we will have a pet blessing on Sunday, October 3rd (theclosest Sunday to the commemoration of Francis of Assisi), at noon – allpets are welcome! We will be taking a collection and accepting donationson behalf of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County.Nursery Care: if you are willing to help with staffing our nursery duringworship as we shift back to our full schedule, please let Rich Hawk know.Thanks!Upcoming Events: 9/25 – Holy Hike, 9:00 am at French Creek State Park (meet atthe Lake Parking Lot at Hopewell Lake) 10/2 – Corn Maze Youth Event 10/3 – Pet BlessingNext Week’s Worship Leaders:Reader:Ushers/Greeters:Communion Asst.:Acolyte:8:30 a.m.Ruth BlattKatherine Kerchnerand Kathy MillerPam SchneebergerZander Bogust10:30 a.m.Dan BergeyKarasek FamilyLisa SokoloffKayla Karasek
Sep 26, 2021 · Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church 3670 Perkiomen Avenue Reading, PA 19606 www.reformationlutheran.org 610-779-0534 _ Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 26t
