Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost - Online Worship - October 11, 2020
Worship leaders only on all songs
Worship leaders only on all songs
vs. 1
Blessed be Your name
In the land that is plentiful,
Where Your streams
Of abundance flow,
Blessed be Your name.
vs. 2
Blessed be Your name
When I’m found in the desert place,
Though I walk
Through the wilderness,
Blessed be Your name.
Ev’ry blessing
You pour out
I’ll turn back to praise.
When the darkness
Closes in, Lord,
Still I will say,
refrain:
“Blessed be the name of the Lord,
Blessed be Your name.
Blessed be the name of the Lord,
Blessed be Your glorious name.”
(repeat refrain)
Today, we celebrate and give thanks, the One whose name is truly blessed, invites us to live anew in every sign of God’s love and grace, so we worship, in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
People of God: The Lord knows our hearts go astray; we do not always follow his ways. Let us take a moment of silence to confess our sins and those times we have failed to accept God’s invitation, to be, and to see, his blessed signs of love.
(silence for reflection)
Friends in Christ: Hear God’s inviting grace in these words: Jesus saves; Jesus forgives you all your sins. You are his treasured signs of love! He is our God, we are his people, the sheep of his hand. Trust anew God’s eternal invitation: You are a beloved, forgiven, and saved, child of our heavenly Father!
Almighty and loving God, we thank you and praise you, for all good gifts around us, are sent from heaven above. By your Holy Spirit and grace, reveal to us once again, the countless signs of your love. Give us faith to answer your every invitation, to see you invite us each and every day, to trust you love us first, to treasure all you place in our care, to share your invitation and signs of love with one and all. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’ But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’ Those servants went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him, hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”
(NRSV)
ISAIAH 25:1-9; PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9; MATTHEW 22:1-14
When you get an invitation, what is your reaction? Are you excited? Do you wonder who you will see, what you will do? Are you quick to RSVP? Do you wait and see how your schedule plays out? If nothing else comes up, if the time stays open, if nothing better comes your way, is that when you say you will attend? Do you look at who the invitation is from? Maybe the invite comes from someone you do not know well? Maybe the invite comes from someone who is not your favorite person? Maybe you wonder why you were invited, how you made the list? Do you know Jesus is inviting you, has invited you, wants to welcome you, is ready for you? As we share the parable of the wedding banquet, as we continue our journey through God’s signs of love, we are reminded: God invites us every day to receive, come to, celebrate, trust, pass along, signs of love entrusted into our care! God invites us every day to come to the table together, to build on our relationships, faith and spirit! God invites us every day to boldly say, yes, to his invitation, without delay! God invites us to be blessed each day by the signs of love God shares with us, gives to us, to join in the feast, and much more! As we accept God’s invitation, let us see there is no other place we would rather be than with Christ and God’s people, sharing a table full, a heart full, with signs of love!
What is your first response when you get an invitation? Matthew 22:3,5
“I can't wait!”
“I’m going to try and make it.”
“I’m busy, but I'll see.”
“I don’t want to go and be with so and so.”
“I don’t even know this person that well.”
“Why was I invited?” vs. “I can’t believe I was invited!”
Do you know the signs of love God invites you to behold? Have you ever not accepted an invitation, and then found out later what you really missed? We are invited to receive signs of love, to come to signs of love, to celebrate, trust anew, pass around signs of love, to not miss a thing, thanks to God’s grace! Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:2-4,11-12,14
We are invited to be reconciled.
We are invited to take our place.
We are invited to a feast.
We are invited to know peace.
We are invited to be graced with a calling.
We are invited to be part of the Kingdom.
We are invited to be signs of love!
How do you feel when you plan a get together, when you have thought long and hard about the list, and then people appear disinterested? How does it feel when people either say they cannot come, or they do not even respond?
Philippians 4:8; Matthew 22:3,5,7-8,11How do you think God feels when we do not RSVP?
God, our perfect Sign of Love, has created, provided, graced us with signs of love. As we accept God's invitation, come to the table, and boldly believe, we will be surprised once again!
Do you trust God, who could invite anyone, invites you? Trust God invites you, wants you, saves a place for you, graces you, saves you, has signs of love waiting just for you! Philippians 4:1,4-8; Matthew 22:2,9,14
Do you know Jesus has prepared a place just for you? Trust all God has done, is doing, so you have a place in the Kingdom!
Jesus chose to invite you, and the person next to you. Believe anew, God has
invited you and your neighbor! Receive, enjoy, live in God’s grace! God’s signs of love, are for one and all!
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Offering is available for our indoor services. Find a Lord of Life with a volunteer bucket to deposit offering in person as you leave worship today. If you find yourself wanting to offer your gifts to Lord of Life, you can do so online using the link below. You can also drop offering at anytime in our secure mailbox at Lord of Life located in the parking lot.
Worship Leaders only on all songs
Worship Leaders only on all songs
vs. 1
Children of the heav’nly Father,
Safely in his bosom gather;
Nestling bird or star in heaven,
Such a refuge ne’er was given.
vs. 2
God his own doth tend and nourish,
In his holy courts they flourish.
From all evil things he spares them,
In his mighty arms he bears them.
vs. 4
Though he giveth or he taketh,
God his children, ne’er forsaketh;
His the loving purpose solely,
To preserve them pure and holy.
...as we pray to you, Jesus,
We trust anew in your signs of love and grace.
All these things and whatever else you see we need, grant to us we pray, for into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Holy Communion will take place after the singing of “Better Is One Day.” If you are not worshipping with us in person but would like to receive Communion, we will be offering Drive Through Communion at our building at 16200 Dodd Lane, Lakeville, Minnesota, following our indoor service. Drive Through Communion will be available between 10:15am & 10:30am.
In order to better serve you in this troubling times, the way we receive Communion has changed slightly. You will be offered a self-contained Communion serving. Each capsule has two layers. The first layer is a thin, clear, cellophane layer which reveals the host. Under the second layer you will find the alcohol free juice. Volunteers will be happy to take you waste after you receive Communion.
The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
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.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace, as you trust anew every sign of God’s love, in the grace of Jesus Christ. In the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of The Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Let us go in the peace of Christ, celebrating the love of God, blessed to be God’s people and God’s Church, together serving The Lord of life.
Thanks be to God!
Worship Leaders only on all songs
Worship Leaders only on all songs
vs. 1
How lovely is
Your dwelling place,
O Lord almighty
My soul doth long
And even faints for You
For here my heart
Is satisfied
Within Your presence
I sing beneath
The shadow of
Your wings
ref:
Better is one day in Your courts,
Better is one day in Your house,
Better is one day in Your courts,
Than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in Your courts,
Better is one day in Your house,
Better is one day in Your courts,
Than thousands elsewhere.
Than thousands elsewhere.
Worship Leaders only on all songs
At this time we will transition to offering Holy Communion. As a reminder, to better serve you in this troubling times, the way we receive Communion has changed slightly. You will be offered a self-contained Communion serving. Each capsule has two layers. The first layer is a thin, clear, cellophane layer which reveals the host. Under the second layer you will find the alcohol free juice. Volunteers will be happy to take you waste after you receive Communion.
Upon leaving your seats and receiving Communion, we ask that you please leave the building and return to your vehicles.
For your safety and the safety of our community, we ask that once you leave your seated area and return to your vehicles that you avoid congregating near your vehicles.
We will continue to sing songs during Communion, and you are welcome to leave at any time. Drive Through Communion will begin at 10:15 and run until 10:30.
Worship Leaders only on all songs
vs. 1
I will feast at the table of the Lord.
I will feast at the table of the Lord.
I won’t hunger anymore
At His table.
(repeat)
refrain:
Come all you weary,
Come and find
His yoke is easy,
His burden light.
He is able;
He will restore
At the table
Of the Lord.
vs. 2
There is peace at the table of the Lord.
There is peace at the table of the Lord.
I won’t worry anymore
At His table.
vs. 3
There is healing at the table of the Lord.
There is healing at the table of the Lord.
Oh, and I won’t suffer anymore
At His table.
(refrain)
bridge:
Oh, I know He has
A place for me.
Oh, what joy will fill
My heart.
With the saints around
The mercy seat
Of God.
(refrain)
vs. 4
I’m invited to the table of the Lord.
I’m invited to the table of the Lord.
He says come just as you are
To His table.
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Friends, today as always, all who proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are welcome to God’s table of grace as we share Holy Communion. Communion will be offered to you following the closing song as you exit the sanctuary, as we share pre-packaged single servings of communion, including a wafer and grape juice. Carefully pull back the first tab
to expose the host, the body of Christ, given for you; then pull back the second tab
to expose the blood of Christ, shed for you! Please ask for assistance or clarification as you are served!
For those sharing their generosity today, we thank you for your faithful giving! Offering is collected in baskets by the ushers as you exit the sanctuary. For those who wish to volunteer to serve on future Sundays, please see the Signup Genius links in the LINK, and on our Facebook page. Thank you for giving in this blessed way!
For those who are not able to join us for worship, you are invited to receive drive-through communion, available Sundays, 10:15-10:30 a.m. at the front curb near the church entrance.
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A most holy and blessed Sunday to each of you and your loved ones! From everyone on every level of leadership and service, please know during these days, days filled with new opportunities, possibilities, information to process and evaluate, and yet, still so many questions, we continue to pray for you and to give thanks to God for each of you! Please contact Pastor Jamie if he can serve you in any way: jamie.thompson@lordoflifemn.org
We pray The Holy Spirit breathes anew on us to be God’s people and to be God’s Church,
as together we make known and we trust anew God’s gifts of hope, peace, justice, clarity, calm, and comfort forever break forth in new ways for you and your loved ones, today, and as we share every sign of God’s love and grace!
Acknowledgments for today’s service include:
Litany Trusting God’s Signs of Love – written based on Psalm 145. “Children of the Heavenly Father” © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice Hymnal Supplement © 1995 Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis & Board of Publication, Lutheran Church In America, Philadelphia; and Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 by Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis, MN. Used with permission. “Prayer of The Day,” “Lord’s Prayer,” “Post-Communion Blessing, Prayer, & Benediction,” based on the LBW. “Blessed Be Your Name” © 2002 Thankyou Music, CCLI #3798438 “Better Is One Day” © 1995 Thankyou Music CCLI #1097451 “The Table” © 2014 S.D.G Publishing, CCLI #All rights reserved. All songs used with permission. CCLI License #1380826 & OneLicense #A-724016.