The Struggle for Faith

October 16th, 2022 – The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Austrian folksong and Rondo”, Beethoven, and “Serenade” Hyden

Announcements

Confession and Forgiveness

Opening Hymn: “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Genesis 32:22-31

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

Choir Anthem: “I’m A-Rollin”, Spiritual Adapted and Arranged by Andre Thomas

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8

Sermon: “The Struggle for Faith”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading”

Apostles Creed

The Prayers of the Church

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Distribution: “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”

Post-Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Go, My Children with My Blessing”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Autumn” from “The Four Seasons”, Vivaldi and “Autumn”, from “The Seasons”, Haydn