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