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Pentecost 21 October 21, 2012
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Sharing of <strong>the</strong> Peace
Confession and Forgiveness, page 94-96
Opening Song “A Harvest Litany” see Litany insert
THE LITURGY – SETTING 4
Evangelical Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Worship, pg. 147
Prayer of <strong>the</strong> Day: Sovereign God, you turn your greatness into
goodness for all <strong>the</strong> peoples of earth. Shape us into willing servants of
your kingdom, and make us desire always and only your will, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Special Music – Choir – “Touch <strong>the</strong> Earth Lightly”
(ELW# 739 – congregation please join in on final verse)
FOCUS ON GOD’S WORD
Isaiah 53:4-12
(L – “The word of <strong>the</strong> Lord!” Cong. – “Thanks be to God!”)
Hebrews 5:1-10
(L – “The word of <strong>the</strong> Lord!” Cong. – “Thanks be to God!”)
Gospel Acclamation: pg. 151
The Gospel Mark 1:35-45
(Before: “Glory to you, O Lord!” After: “Praise to you, O Christ!”)
Children’s Message
Song – “Harvest Prayer of <strong>the</strong> Day” – see Litany insert
(ELW # 689)
Message
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
Song 679 “For <strong>the</strong> Fruit of All Creation”
The Apostles’ Creed, page 105
Prayers of Intercession – see Litany insert
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
The Offering
Special Music – Choir – “O God Beyond All Praising”
(ELW#880 – congregation please join in final verse)
Offertory Song “We Give Thee But Thine Own”
We give <strong>the</strong>e but thine own, what e’re <strong>the</strong> gift may be
All that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from <strong>the</strong>e.
P: God of mercy and grace
All: The eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in
blessing. Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to
<strong>the</strong> help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and
Lord. Amen.
Liturgy page. 152-154
Song 471 “Let Us Break Bread Toge<strong>the</strong>r”
Song 468 “Around You, O Lord Jesus”
Song 494 “For <strong>the</strong> Bread Which You Have Broken”
SENDING
P: Gracious Lord,
All: We give you thanks that you welcome us to your table and
satisfy our deepest hunger and thirst. By your gifts of word and
holy meal, streng<strong>the</strong>n us to take up <strong>the</strong> cross as we go about our
callings in this world, following after Jesus Christ, our servant
Lord. Amen
P: The Lord bless you and keep you, <strong>the</strong> Lord’s face shine on you with
grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you
peace.
All: Amen.
Closing Song 694 “Sing to <strong>the</strong> Lord of Harvest”
P: Go in peace. Remember <strong>the</strong> poor.
C: Thanks be to God

Ebenezer Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Church
610 Atlantic Ave West P.O. Box 356 Kandiyohi, MN 56251
Church Office Phone: 382-6264
www.ebenezermn.org ebenezermn@frontier.com
Interim Pastor: Cynthia Hopp
Email: pastor_cindi@hotmail.com
507-382-6860 (cell)
Secretary: Megan Morrison
894-7844 (cell)
Email: ebenezermn@frontier.com This Week at Ebenezer:
Today: Church Office 10:30am Hours: – Sunday Wednesdays School 9:30am - 11:00am
10:30am – Harvest Fridays Festival 9:30am Pie &– 11:00am Coffee
Monday: NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE
Wednesday: 9:30am – Office Hours
7:00pm – Confirmation at Tripolis
Thursday: 9:30am – DoBe Doers
7:00pm – Vision/Mission Meeting at Ebenezer
Friday: 1:00pm – Newsletter Folding at Tripolis
Sunday: 8:45am – Choir Practice
9:30am –Worship Service
10:30am- Sunday School
Remembering in Our Prayers:
Charlotte Turbes
Terry Thompson
Jim Thompson – waiting for a kidney transplant
David Pierce
Brenda Reynolds
The Call Committee
Phebe Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Mission in Liberia
Pianist/Organist: Betsy Hallberg/Cathy Schueler Lector: Marvis Hallberg
Acolyte: Tara Peterson/Emma Oswood
Greeters: Dennis & Dawn Fries
Ushers: Jon Lindstrand & Mat<strong>the</strong>w Wattnem
Council Member on Duty: Dawn Fries
Altar: Marilyn Zarnott/Cindy Lindstrand/Krista Lindstrand