Looking Beyond Yourself
October 23rd, 2022 – The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable contrasting Pharisees, who were exceptionally religious, with tax collectors. Through this story, we learn about approaching God in humbleness.
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Prelude: “Aria de Chiesa”, Georg Muffat and “Morning Meditation”, Franklin Ashdown
Announcements
Opening Hymn: “O Day of Rest and Gladness”
Apostolic Greeting
Kyrie
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
Hope Bells: “Holy, Holy, Holy”, by John B. Dykes, Arranged by Ed Harris
First Reading: Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Hope Bells: “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us”, Sicilian Melody, Arranged by Dorothy Youngman
Children’s Time
Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14
Sermon: “Looking Beyond Yourself”, Pastor Dan Severson
Sermon Hymn: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
The Baptism of James Alexander Gertsch
The Prayers of the Church
The Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “Praise to You O God of Mercy”
Dismissal
Postlude: “Theme from Sonata VI”, G.F. Handel
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