Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost | September 27
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Jesus’ parable about two sons who don’t do what they say reveals surprises in the reign of God. In the reading from Ezekiel the people claim the ways of the Lord are unfair, while God offers repentance and new life. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of humility, putting the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy world.
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Hymns:
Gathering Hymn: “God Is Here!” ELW #526
Text: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000
Text © 1979 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Hymn of the Day: “O God, My Faithful God” ELW #806
Text: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.
Anthem: “At the Name of Jesus” Berry
Offertory: “Accept, O Lord, the Gifts We Bring” ELW #691
Text: Beth Bergeron Folkemer, b. 1957
Text © 1990 Augsburg Fortress.
Sending Hymn: “Strengthen for Service, Lord” ELW #497
Text: Syriac Liturgy of Malabar; tr. Composite
Readings:
First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 - The fairness of God’s way
Psalm 25:1-9 - Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love. (Ps. 25:6)
Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-13 - Christ humbled to the point of death on a cross
Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32 - A parable of doing God’s will
Liturgy reprinted from “Evangelical Lutheran Worship”, copyright 2006 Augsburg Fortress, used by permission of license #SBT004670 and One License A-709549; Prayers are from “Sundays & Seasons”, copyright 2024 Augsburg Fortress. Introductions to the readings are written by The Rev. Mark Oldenburg, Ph.D., Steck-Miller Professor Emeritus of the Art of Worship, United Lutheran Seminary.
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