True Piety

Luke’s Gospel tells us that the coming reign of God will involve unexpected reversals of fortune with judgement rooted in mercy. This week’s message is “True Piety” (gospel text Luke 18:9-14) where Jesus tells a parable in which the one who humbles himself is exalted and the one who exalts his own righteousness is humbled.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Eine feste Burg ist unser Gott(P106)”, arr. by Johann Pachelbel

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Bells of Hope: “Praise Ye the Lord, The Almighty”, Stralsund Gesangbuch, arr. by Betty Lambert and Alex Bootzin

Children’s Time

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

Sermon: “True Piety”, Rev. Dr. R. Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Do Not Despair, O Little Flock”, arr. by Lani Smith

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

Thanksgiving and Godspeed for Pastor Kevin

Choir Anthem: “We Say “Amen”, Pepper Choplin, words adapted by Jan Gunderson

Sending Hymn: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”

Dismissal

Postlude: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, arr. by Dr. Wilbur Held