Order of Worship October 24, 2021

(See separate bulletins for 5:30 & 8;30 and Praise)

Can we pray the way Bartimaeus prays? People try to hush him up because by addressing Jesus as

“Son of David” he is making a politically dangerous claim that Jesus is the rightful king. Could our prayers ever be heard as a threat to unjust powers that be? Bartimaeus won’t give up or go away qui-etly, but repeats his call for help more loudly. Do we ask so boldly? And are our prayers an honest answer to Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you?”

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 508 Center Street

Ashland, Ohio 44805 phone 419-289-2126

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10:45 am

Sanctuary

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This bulletin contains the worship order and hymns.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS of this service are available from the ushers.

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The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

GATHERING MUSIC God, Whose Almighty Word - Thomas R. Pierce A setting of ELW 673

Mark Koehler, organ

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY MORNING 10:45 SANCTUARY

October 24, 2021 - Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

For directions or help with special needs, just ask a usher.

- DIAPER CHANGING AREA - in Gathering Space restroom

- LARGE PRINT BULLETINS for the Sanctuary services

- PERSONAL EARPHONES for the hearing impaired for use in the Sanctuary - at the Ushers’ Stand

- HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM - Gathering Space

- WHEELCHAIR available - Gathering Space

- HANDICAPPED PARKING - near Worship entrances

- PAST SERMONS on the web - visit www.trinityashland.org

WELCOME TO TRINITY!

We are glad you are here at one of our four worship services this weekend, each centered around the same scriptures but with four different musical styles. This bulletin contains infor-mation for one of the two 10:45 a.m. Sunday services, a festive setting in the sanctuary. Praise Worship is also being held in Jack’s Place.

Separate bulletins list the 5:30 Saturday Folk Service and the 8:30 a.m. traditional ser-vice.

We invite you to turn to pages 13 & 14 in this bulletin for helpful information for visitors and members alike, such as memorials and service participants.

Weekly announcements and newsletters are available online at www.trinityashland.org.

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*CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS pg. 94 *Please stand, as able.

+The sign of the cross may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

In the Name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify Your holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9)

Silence for reflection

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your holy Name. Amen.

Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for us, and for His sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the Name of the Father,

and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*GATHERING SONG God, W hose Almighty W ord ELW 673

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*GREETING AND KYRIE Lord, Have Mercy pg. 147

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.

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*CANTICLE OF PRAISE This Is the Feast of Victory pg. 149

As the church year draws to a close we use “Worthy Is Christ,” from the book of Revelation, as our song of praise. The hymn looks forward to the day when we shall gather at the throne of the Lamb to praise Christ’s holy name.

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*PRAYER OF THE DAY

Let us pray.

Eternal light, shine in our hearts. Eternal wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal compassion, have mercy on us. Turn us to seek your face, and enable us to reflect your goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Please be seated

ANTHEM “The Lord Is My Shepherd”

“Let the Little Children Come” - arr. Frank Hernandez Based, word for word, on Matthew 14:19 verse Notes of Joy Mark Koehler, director

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God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song CHILDREN’S SERMON FIRST READING Jeremiah 31:7-9

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

7Thus says the Lord: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.” 8See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth,

among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. 9With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

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*PSALM 126 sung responsively - Tone 5

1When the Lord restored the for- | tunes of Zion,

then were we like | those who dream.

2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with | shouts of joy.

Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great | things for them.”

3The Lord has done great | things for us,

and we are | glad indeed.

4Restore our for- | tunes, O Lord,

like the watercourses | of the Negeb.

5Those who | sowed with tears

will reap with | songs of joy.

6Those who go out weeping, carry- | ing the seed,

will come again with joy, shoulder- | ing their sheaves.

SECOND READING Hebrews 7:23-28

23The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; 24but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. 26For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. 28For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia pg. 151

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*GOSPEL Mark 10:46-52

The holy gospel according to Mark the tenth chapter. Glory to you, O Lord.

46As [Jesus] and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beg-gar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” 50So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” 52Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Please be seated

SERMON Pastor Michael Koch sermon notes

HYMN OF THE DAY Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound ELW 779

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*APOSTLES’ CREED

God has made us his people through our baptism into Christ. Living together in trust and hope, let us confess our faith.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,

the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

After each portion of the prayers:

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

*LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

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+ + + Sending + + +

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world.

*BLESSING

*SENDING SONG Rise, Shine, You People! ELW 665

*DISMISSAL

A Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

A As we go on our way, the ushers will dismiss each row, beginning at the back.

Offerings may be left in the basket in the narthex.

*POSTLUDE Amazing Grace - George Shearing Mark Koehler, piano

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PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICES: 8:30 and 10:45 Sanctuary

MINISTERS - 8:30 Pastor Kevin McClain, Pastor Michael Koch

10:45 Pastor Michael Koch

ASSISTING MINISTERS - 8:30 Stephanie Bragg, 10:45 Stan Kopp

ORGANIST - Mark Koehler

LECTORS - 8:30 Rebecca Humrichouser , 10:45 Wendy Shreffler

ACOLYTES - 8:30 Madeline Schneeg 10:45 Emma McFrederick

USHERS - 8:30 Team 2 Larry Franks, Capt., Jeff Witmer, Co. Capt.

10:45 Team 1 Gary Hildebrand, Capt., Kevin Briggs, Co. Capt.

MULTIMEDIA – Tim Murawski

LIVE STREAM PRODUCTION TEAM - 8:30 Chris Vanderzyden, Michael Prezioso,

Doug Clark

SONG SHOW PROGRAM AND DEVELOPER - 8:30 Chris Vanderzyden

SOUND - 10:45 Gene Pence

RADIO (10:45) - Hank Stevens

NURSERY - 8:30 Infant - Julia Vanderzyden, 9:30 & 10:45 Sarah Drees 10:45 Toddler - Connie Gorrell

SANCTUARY ALTAR FLOWERS this weekend are given:

> in memory of Karl and Mary Ellen Geiss by their family,

> by Gary and Cheryl Hildebrand in loving memory of family members,

> in loving memory of Barbara McCarron by her family,

> by Steve and Kathy Shelly and family in celebration of Dick and Carol Obrechts’ 63rd wedding anniversary on October 26,

> by the VanScyoc family in celebration of Norm Peterson’s birthday on October 27. THE LIVESTREAM of the 8:30 service on Sunday is sponsored by anonymously to the Glory of God. THE LIVESTREAM of the 10:45 Praise Service on Sunday is sponsored by Phil and Pat Bush in memory of Esther Bush.

OUR SUNDAY 10:45 RADIO BROADCAST of the sanctuary service on WNCO-AM 1340 is sponsored by Shirley Wolfe in loving memory of her husband Bill, on the date of their anni-versary.

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