Transcending Self-Interest

October 2nd, 2022 – The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

The seeds of the message this Sunday can be found in the Gospel lesson from Luke. On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus instructs his followers concerning discipleship. He wants his disciples to exhibit mutual support and forgiveness, to realize the power of faith, and to adopt the attitude of servants who do what is right without thought of reward.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Two Prayers”, by David Hegarty

Announcements

Order for Confession and Forgiveness

Opening Hymn: “I’m So Glad, Jesus Lifted Me”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Choir Anthem: “Holy Spirit, Come and Fill Us”, by Joseph M. Martin

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Luke 17:5-10

Sermon: “Transcending Self-Interest”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”

Apostles Creed

The Prayers of the Church

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution, “Break Now the Bread of Life”

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “O Jesus, I Have Promised”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Trumpet Voluntary”