21st Sunday in Pentecost

OCTOBER 17T2021

CELEBRATION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Our mission is celebrating Jesus and serving the community

www.celebrationlutheranchurch.org 253-848-1098

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Welcome Visitors

Welcome to Celebration Lutheran Church. If you are visiting with us for the first time, consider yourself home. Pastor Kyle and the members of Celebration Lutheran Church welcome you. On this Sunday, we invite you to the table where there is always room for you. May you be blessed as you welcome the risen Christ into your heart and into your life. God’s deep peace be with you.

Our Beliefs

We believe in God the Creator, Jesus our Savior and Lord, and the Holy Spirit.

We believe Jesus died for the sins of all and His resurrection brings Life to all who believe.

We focus on the Grace of God, which is the unconditional love of God.

We are a church of Word and Sacrament – Baptism and Holy Communion.

We believe the Bible is the Word of God. We believe God is already working in your heart and mind.

We believe Christians of good conscience can hold differing opinions.

We believe the world is a complicated place where there are few black and white answers.

We believe Jesus calls us to follow Him in love.

Nursery We welcome children of all ages to attend worship. We have a staffed nursery,

and children under 6 are welcome to use the nursery. The nursery is staffed with high school youth who are trained to be attendants. If you would like to use the nursery, check in with Nathan, our Youth and Family minister. (He is

bearded and wears colorful shirts). He will be happy to help.

CELEBRATION LUTHERAN CHURCH 2500 Shaw Road + Puyallup, WA 98374

253-848-1098

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PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS GREETING P: Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, whose teaching is life, whose presence is sure, and whose love is endless. C: Amen.

CONFESSION P: 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. C: Amen. Silence for reflection and self-examination.

P: 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.

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C: We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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.

KYRIE

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FORGIVENESS 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. 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. C: Amen.

NOW THE FEAST

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PRAYER OF THE DAY

P:Sovereign God, you turn your greatness into goodness for all the peoples on earth. C: 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.

CHILDREN’S SERMON NATHAN

Reading: Isaiah 53:4-12 4Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. 5But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. 6All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. 8By a perversion of justice he was taken away. Who could have imagined his future? For he was cut off from the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people. 9They made his grave with the wicked and his tomb with the rich, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.

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10Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him with pain. When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, and shall prolong his days; through him the will of the LORD shall prosper. 11Out of his anguish he shall see light; he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge. The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.12Therefore I will allot him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out himself to death, and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

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GOSPEL: Mark 10:35-45 35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; 40but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” 41When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. 42So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. 43But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. 45For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

SERMON PASTOR KYLE

HYMN OF THE DAY Just A Closer Walk With Thee ELW # 697

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

P: Let us join in confessing and affirm our faith, using

the words of the Apostle’s Creed.

C: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Each portion of the prayers ends with these words: P: Lord, in your mercy,

C: hear our prayer.

SHARING PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: And also with you. P: Let us share the peace of Christ.

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OFFERING

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OFFERING PRAYER P: God of abundance, you cause streams to break forth in the desert and manna to rain from the heavens. C: Accept the gifts you have first given us. Unite them with the offering of our lives to nourish the world you love so dearly; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

P: It is indeed right… we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

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WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD'S PRAYER C: 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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HOLY COMMUNION AT CELEBRATION • All baptized people are welcome to receive the Lord’s

Supper. • You don’t need to be a member here. You don’t need to be a

Lutheran. • Young children who have not made their First

Communion can come to the Altar for a blessing. • All of the Bread is gluten free. • The cup offers either red wine or clear grape juice.

LAMB OF GOD

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COMMUNION HYMNS O Lord Now Let Your Servant ELW #313 As We Gather at Your Table ELW # 522 Abide with Me ELW # 629

POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: Now may these precious gifts of Christ’s body and blood strengthen you and keep you in God’s grace this day. C: Amen.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P: Lord of life, in the gift of your body and blood you turn the crumbs of our faith into a feast of salvation. C: Send us forth into the world with shouts of joy, bearing witness to the abundance of your love in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

THANKS BE TO YOU

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BENEDICTION

P: Now may the Lord bless you and keep you, May the Lord’s face shine upon you with grace and mercy, May the Lord look upon you with favor and bring you deep peace. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

CLOSING HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness #733

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DISMISSAL P: Go in peace. Celebrate Jesus, Serve the Comunity C: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS027652 New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. All Marty Haugen Text and Music printed in this bulletin is reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A- 724029. All rights reserved.

Presiding Minister: Rev. Kyle Merkle, Pastor

Musician: Terrie and David Asplund

AV Operator: Nathan Himes, Y&F Minister

Today’s Worship Assistants!

8:00

Cantor – Karen Gustafson

Usher – Kristin DeLellis

Reader/communion assistant- Doreen Ridenour

10:30

Acolyte – Amelie Smolko

Cantor – Norm Aune

Usher – Joni Dalton

Reader/communion assistant -Susan Larson

Nursery Attendant: Noah Leifsen

Flowers provided by Sue Bowker

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Adult Forum Study of Revelations at 9:15

What Does Revelation Reveal?

10/17 Revelations Reveals True Worship

Read: Chapters 4-5

10/24 Revelations Reveals That Judgement is Taking

Place now: Chapters 6:1-8:5

October 24th First Communion Sunday

October 30th – Trunk or Treat On October 30 from 3-5 pm, Celebration Lutheran Church will be

hosting a Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot of the church and

we need your help!

Needs:

• CANDY • Trunk or Treat "Hosts"

What does it mean to "host?" Sign up by scanning the QR code. Start

coming to the church by 2:00 ready to set-up. Please bring some

spooky decorations for the trunk of your car. This can be as

elaborate or as simple as you are able. You can even wear a costume

yourself! Candy and treats to hand out at your trunk will be provided

by the church. Please e-mail or call Jo Olson at olsonjo@live.com or

206-9520-4832 with any questions.

October 31st – Confirmation Sunday

Six Celebration youth will confirm their faith this Sunday.

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Worship Assistants October 24th 8:00 AM 10:30 AM Acolyte Hope Rizzo Jack Smolko Cantors Doreen Ridenour Bettina Eklund Reader Synnove Turner Bettina Eklund Comm. assist Usher: Brian White Andrew Eklund

Please call the church office 253-848-1098, or email requests and updates to office@celebrationoffice@gmail.com

Prayers for Healing:

Dari Hines daughter Stephanie

Gary Saugstad- recovering from knee surgery

James Walker upcoming surgery

Prayer for those Grieving:

Prayers for Guidance and Wisdom

Joni Dalton’s Mom, Lois, facing some big life decisions

Phillips/ McFadden family

Prayers for those recovering from COVID

Kim Leifsen’s dad and brother recovering from COVID

Diana Smith’s friend Johnny struggling with COVID

Celebration Lutheran Church

2500 Shaw Road ~ Puyallup, WA 98374 253-848-1098

www.celebrationlutheranchurch.org