5500 Ox Rd. Fairfax

Station, VA 22039

703-352-1421

Pastor

Rev. Andrew C.

Lissy

703-830-8947 (h)

ott925@aol.com

Vicar

Scot Missling

vicar@livingsavior

lutheran.org

Minister of

Worship/Music

Dr. Wallace Horton

Accompanist

Candie Jefferson

Music Director

Lois Finnern

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Fred Klein

Preschool Director

Terri Kiss

Preschool phone

703-352-4208

preschool@living

saviorlutheran.org

Admin. Secretary

secretary@living

saviorlutheran.org

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Sunday Worship

8:30 & 11:00 AM

Living Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool

September 19, 2021Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

11:00 AM

www.livingsaviorlutheran.org

Welcome to Worship! Being first in line is not always the best place to be. Jesus reminds us that whoever would b first needs to learn about being aservant. It is in serving that we become Christ-like. Christ-like faith andhumility is pleasing to our Lord. May each of us have the opportunity to bea servant this week.

Prelude “When Morning Gilds the Skies” Wilbur Held, composer Dr. Wallace Horton, organist

Welcome

Entrance Hymn “When Morning Gilds the Skies” # 807

Public domain

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 19, 2021

11:00 A.M.

InvocationP In the name of the Father and of the a Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen.

Confession and ForgivenessP If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in

us.C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive

our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(Silence for reflection on God’s Word and for self-examination.)

P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and

unclean. We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, bywhat we have done and by what we have left undone. We have notloved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors asourselves. We justly deserve your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgiveus, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will andwalk in your ways to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

P In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

C Amen. The Kyrie

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Hymn of Praise “Gloria in Excelsis”

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The SalutationP The Lord be with you.C And also with you.

The Prayer of the DayP Let us pray: Keep, we pray You, O Lord, Your Church with Your

perpetual mercy; and because without You we cannot but fall, keep usever by Your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all thingsprofitable to our salvation; for You live and reign with the Father and theHoly Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C Amen.

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THE SCRIPTURE READINGS

First Lesson Jeremiah 11:18-20Because the Lord revealed their plot to me, I knew it, for at that time heshowed me what they were doing. [19] I had been like a gentle lamb led tothe slaughter; I did not realize that they had plotted against me, saying, "Letus destroy the tree and its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of theliving, that his name be remembered no more." [20] But, O Lord Almighty,you who judge righteously and test the heart and mind, let me see yourvengeance upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.

L This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

The Psalmody (sung by all) Psalm 54:1–7

O God, save me, 1 | by your name,*and vindicate me | by your might.

O God, 2 | hear my prayer;*give ear to the words | of my mouth.

For strangers have risen against me;3

ruthless men | seek my life;*they do not set God be- | fore themselves.

Behold, God is my 4 | helper;*the Lord is the upholder | of my life.

He will return the evil to my 5 | enemies;*in your faithfulness put an | end to them.

With a freewill offering I will sacri- 6 | fice to you;*I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for | it is good.

For he has delivered me from every 7 | trouble,*and my eye has looked in triumph on my | enemies.

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Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*and to the Holy | Spirit;as it was in the be- | ginning,*is now, and will be forever. | Amen.

Second Lesson James 3:13-4:10Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his goodlife, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. [14] But if youharbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast aboutit or deny the truth. [15] Such "wisdom" does not come down from heavenbut is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. [16] For where you have envy andselfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. [17] Butthe wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving,considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.[18] Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. [4:1]What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from yourdesires that battle within you? [2] You want something but don't get it. Youkill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight.You do not have, because you do not ask God. [3] When you ask, you do notreceive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what youget on your pleasures. [4] You adulterous people, don't you know thatfriendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to bea friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. [5] Or do you thinkScripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us enviesintensely? [6] But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "Godopposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." [7] Submit yourselves,then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. [8] Come near toGod and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, andpurify your hearts, you double-minded. [9] Grieve, mourn and wail. Changeyour laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. [10] Humble yourselvesbefore the Lord, and he will lift you up.

L This is the Word of the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

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The Verse

P The Holy Gospel is written...

Holy Gospel Mark 9:30-37They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyoneto know where they were, [31] because he was teaching his disciples. He saidto them, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men.They will kill him, and after three days he will rise." [32] But they did notunderstand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it. [33] Theycame to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What wereyou arguing about on the road?" [34] But they kept quiet because on the waythey had argued about who was the greatest. [35] Sitting down, Jesus calledthe Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last,and the servant of all." [36] He took a little child and had him stand amongthem. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, [37] "Whoever welcomes oneof these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes medoes not welcome me but the one who sent me." P This is the Gospel of the Lord

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Hymn of the Day “Where Charity and Love Prevail” # 845

5 Let us recall that in our midst Dwells Christ, His only Son;As members of His body joined We are in Him made one.

6 For love excludes no race or clan That names the Savior’s name;His family embraces all Whose Father is the same.

© 1960 World Library Publications. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100012366. Public domain

Sermon “You're G-R-R-R-EAT!!!” Mark 9:30-37 Rev. Andrew C. Lissy

Apostle’s CreedI believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the HolySpirit, born of the virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,

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died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose againfrom the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of Godthe Father almighty. From thence he will come to judge the living and thedead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion ofsaints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the lifeeverlasting. Amen.

The Offertory “What Shall I Render to the Lord ”

The Prayers of the Church (Congregation responds: “Hear our Prayer” after each intercession)

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The Lord’s Prayer

The BenedictionP The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon

you and be gracious to you; The Lord look upon you with favor, and giveyou peace.

C Amen.

Dismissal Hymn “Jesus Shall Reign” # 832

Public domain

Greetings and Announcements

Postlude “When Morning Gilds the Skies” Robert A. Hobby, composerX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

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WELCOME IN THE NAME OF OUR LIVING SAVIOR!September 19, 2021

www.livingsaviorlutheran.org

We are glad you are with us and pray a blessing on your worship today! Visitors are asked to sign

the Guest Register on the table in the Narthex (entrance) and sign the Welcome Book giving your

address and phone number.

Living Savior’s MISSION is to know the love of Christ and serve God so that the Holy Spirit may work

through us to bring others to Christ.

Flowers this week are given to the Glory of God by the Kerr family.

The 2021 Flower Chart is in the walkway and there are still Sunday’s left!! Sign-up today to get your

pick of Sundays. If you’re not worshiping in person please email the church office and we’ll take care

of getting you signed up. Cost for each Sunday is $45.

Living Savior Preschool registration for 2021-2022 has begun. Please call the preschool office at

703-352-4208 or email at preschool@livingsaviorlutheran.org for more information or to schedule

a tour.

Sunday School has started! We welcome all school age children to a fun-filled time learning about

Jesus. The unit this fall focuses on Jesus' birth, growing up, and many of his miracles. Primary class

is for PreK-Grade 1. Upper elementary is for Grades 2-5. We will meet between services, from 10:00

- 10:45 in the Preschool wing. Please email Jean-Marie Galing to register your children:

jeanmariegaling@hotmail.com

LAY READERS - If you are a trained Lay Reader and would like to read in September or October,

please see Dr. Horton to select a date(s) to read. If you have not received the training to be a Lay

Reader but would like to become a Lay Reader, please see Dr. Horton so that you can receive the

training.

CHANCEL CHOIR - The Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:30

PM in the sanctuary. Membership is open to singers high school age and older. The ability to read

music is helpful but not required. If you are interested in being a member of the Chancel Choir please

contact Dr. Horton.

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MODERN WORSHIP ENSEMBLE - The Modern Worship Ensemble will resume rehearsals on Tuesday,

September 21 at 7:30. If you are interested in participating, please contact Candie Jefferson or Dr.

Horton for further information.

New Adult Sunday School series! We will return to the subject of the Trinity, and do a deep dive on

this important doctrine of Christianity. Where is the Trinity in the Bible? Does the doctrine of the

Trinity imply that there are really three gods and not just one God? Or is it that God plays several

roles and switches between those roles? Is the doctrine of the Trinity something that was added

later by certain councils and not part of the "original Christianity"? Join us as we deep dive the

doctrine of the Trinity and learn how this doctrine is critical to a proper understanding of true

Christianity. This interactive discussion should be appropriate both for those new to this doctrine

and for those who are well-versed and want to dive more deeply into this doctrine. This new Adult

Bible series will last six weeks and will be facilitated by Jason Tolbert in-person in Klein Hall at 9:50

AM.

We have returned to using lay crucifers at both in-person worship services. All lay people (men and

women) middle-school age and older are welcome to serve as crucifers. This is an especially

important and wonderful way for our youth to serve God and participate in the worship service in

a formal capacity. All crucifers must complete a short training prior to serving - to volunteer/schedule

your training session, please contact Pastor Lissy.

Donations to Living Savior Lutheran Church to continue our ministry are always welcome. If you are

attending today’s service in person, place your offering in the offering plate near the exit from the

Sanctuary. We also accept online contributions which you can access through our website

(www.livingsaviorlutheran.org) and going to the “Contribute Online Here” link at the bottom of our

home page.

COMMUNION POLICY: Everyone who is a baptized Christian, repents of sin, believes in the real presence

of Christ's body and blood in, with, under the bread and wine of the Holy Communion is cordially invited

to receive the Lord's Supper at Living Savior. To receive wine by individual cup, take a cup from the serving

tray and wait for Pastor to say "The Blood of Christ", then return the cup to server that follows Pastor. To

receive wine by the common cup (chalice), take the base & tilt to receive the amount you wish. If you wish

to receive nonalcoholic white grape juice, there are individual cups in the center of the tray.

Gluten/wheat/corn and soya free communion wafers are now available. Please speak to Pastor or an usher

COMMUNION POLICY: Everyone who is a baptized Christian, repents of sin, believes

in the real presence of Christ's body and blood in, with, under the bread and wine of

the Holy Communion is cordially invited to receive the Lord's Supper at Living Savior.

To receive wine by individual cup, take a cup from the serving tray and wait for Pastor

to say "The Blood of Christ", then return the cup to server that follows Pastor. To

receive wine by the common cup (chalice), take the base & tilt to receive the amount

you wish. If you wish to receive nonalcoholic white grape juice, there are individual

cups in the center of the tray. Gluten/wheat/corn and soya free communion wafers

are now available. Please speak to Pastor or an usher before the start of the service.

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