How to Respond to Jesus’s Words

This week we welcome guest pastor Pastor Doris Ng. Swee Lan Doris Ng was born and raised in Singapore. She was a missionary to Thailand for 5 years. She pioneered a Thai church in Singapore, and has been with Grace Lao Lutheran Church since January 2009. Welcome, Pastor Doris!

The Gospel lesson for this Sunday is from Mark 9: 38-50. In this passage, Jesus teaches his disciples about ministry that involves service and sacrifice. His disciples are slow to realize that these words apply to them as well as to others.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Melody in G Major (Opus 46, No.4)” Alexandre Guilmant

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29

Second Reading: James 5:13–20

Choir Anthem: “You Are My Light”, Dave and Jean Perry

Children’s Time

Gospel: Mark 9:38-50

Sermon: “How to Respond to Jesus’s Words”, Pastor Doris Ng

Sermon Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Offertory: “Adante Religioso”, from Sonata IV, Felix Mendelssohn

Offering Response: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “You Servants of God”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Grand Choeur in G (Opus 68, No.2)”, Theodore Salome