Celebrant continues: Send your Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of Christ. And grant that we, … [Celebrant continues ] … Through Christ, and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Spirit, all honor, glory and praise to you, O God, now and forever.

*People (singing): “Amen”

We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. We who are many are one body, for we all share in one bread. People (Singing): “Eat this Bread” No. 628 Eat this bread; drink this cup, Come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread; drink this cup, Trust in me and you will not thirst

(REPEAT) [Ushers will release each row in turn and each row will go to the front by the SIDE aisles, and return by the CENTER aisle. The following instructions may help you feel comfortable as you take communion. First, receive the bread from the server and then either dip it in a bowl with grape juice, or dip it in the cup with wine and then partake and return to your seat. Or, you may receive the bread and partake, and then proceed to the Common Cup in the center which is wine, and drink from it, and return to your seat. Do not be afraid to ask a question of the server if you are unsure. No worries!]

Communion Servers: Jodi Monastra, Holly Raatz, Anne Gribble, Kathy Gordon

Prayer after Communion Holly Raatz Gracious God, we thank you that in this sacrament you assure us of your goodness and love. Accept our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving and help us to grow in love and obedience, that we may serve you in the world and finally be brought to that table where all your saints feast with you forever.

Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work for your praise and glory.

—A Prayer Book for Australia

*Recessional Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King No. 62

(vv. 1, 5, 7) * Benediction: The Lord Bless You and Keep You Arr. Peter Lutkin Concordia Chamber Singers, Meg Ideker, Director

Postlude: La Réjouissance from “Music for the Royal Fireworks” by G.F. Handel

Concordia Chamber Strings, Sara Preus, Director

Pease stay for coffee or tea and homemade goodies following the service.

Worship Leaders The Rev. Timothy F. Merrill, Stephen Minister Judy Kim,

Our musicians: Sara Preus and Ignatius Banda Our Acolytes: Masha Doering,

Grace Monastra, Kris Lu, Kaethe Baermann Greeters: Lisa Hawkins

Altar Flowers: Michelle Barini Communion Bread Provider: Jeanie Merrill

Friendship Table Host: Ginger Merritt Friendship Bakers: Concordia Families

Set-up, Clean-up & Ushering: Chuck Monastra, Kirk Hawkins Liturgical Banners: Joan Lueth

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SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS NEXT WEEK!

Sunday school classes will begin next week for lower elementary children as well as upper elementary. Children will begin with their parents in church and then be dismissed to their classes. Would you be willing to volunteer to teach? See Bree Joiner or PT. The curriculum is super easy to use and with a strong staff, a schedule can be developed so that teachers can rotate in and out on a monthly basis. Today’s preacher: The Rev. Dr. Christopher R. Mizel The Rev. Dr. Christopher R. Mizel was born in the United States, where he was ordained in 2011. He served at various Christians schools and congregations in the St. Louis area from 2007-2017. He received his Master’s of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, a Lutheran seminary, and his Doctorate of Ministry from Colorado Theological Seminary a non-denominational seminary. Chris is an avid runner who has competed in 14 full marathons and over 20 ½ marathons including the Shanghai marathon. He also has a passion for coaching and serves as the Cross Country and Track and Field coach at Concordia. He joined the faculty at Concordia International School Shanghai in 2017 serving as the Family Life Counselor and a High School spiritualty teacher. His wife, Danielle, is an admissions counselor at Concordia and served as a Director of Christian Education for 10 years in St. Louis. ABOUT OUR PASTOR: The Rev. Timothy F. Merrill was born in Canada., ordained to Gospel ministry in 1968 and recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of this event. He has served churches in Minnesota, Colorado and Oregon. He did post-graduate work at Iliff School of Theology (Denver), a Methodist seminary, taking a M.A.R. in Medieval Historical Theology. The Elizabeth Iliff Warren Fellowship enabled him to do doctoral work at Princeton Theological Seminary, a Presbyterian seminary, where he was also a Teaching Fellow. He returned to Iliff as a part-time instructor in Church History. He is the author of a number of books published by Abingdon Press and others, including Learning to Fall: A Guide for the Spiritually Clumsy. For the past 20 years, he has been the Executive Editor of Homiletics, a preaching resource for pastors around the world. His wife, Jeanie, is a counsellor in the high school at Shanghai American School. PT has been with Trinity since its second service in 2008 and has served as Trinity’s pastor since August, 2017.

Trinity Congregation

Of Abundant Grace

Shanghai

September 1, 2019, 11 AM

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Joint Worship

A shared gathering with Concordia International

School Shanghai on their Homecoming weekend

Visit us at: trinityshanghai.com

Please remember to silence your smartphone and other devices during the worship service! Thank you!

根据中华人民共和国的法律，只允许外国护照持有人在场参加。

In accordance with the laws of the People’s Republic of China, only foreign passport holders are allowed to attend services here at Trinity Congregation.

Celebrant sings first; people repeat

The Guide to Morning Worship * All who are able may rise to praise God.

Holly Raatz, Liturgist

Acolyte: Masha Doering

Prelude: Hornpipe from “Water Music” by. G.F. Handel Concordia Chamber Strings, Sara Preus, Director Introit: Pengyou, Ting! arr. Carolyn Jennings

Concordia Chamber Singers, Meg Ideker, Director

*Processional Hymn: Earth and All Stars (vv. 1, 5,6,7 only; see insert) (Music: Herbert Brokering; Lyrics: David Johnson)

*Call to Worship We come to worship God, who has made us and knows us; We come to celebrate God's presence among us! We come to follow Jesus, who leads us to new life; We come with joy, knowing in Christ we have eternal life! We come to listen to the Holy Spirit, who calls us forth;

May we enter this worship knowing the Spirit is alive among us! Amen!

*Invocation *Sharing the Peace The light and hope of Christ lives in each of us. The peace of Christ be with you always.

And also with you.

Welcome / Announcements: Pastor Timothy and Dr. Mary Scott

Liturgy of the Word

The Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 Lisa Toner, Reader For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. Reader: The Word of the Lord ALL: Thanks be to God.

Anthem: Festival Sanctus, by John Leavitt Concordia Chamber Singers

Meg Ideker, Director; Yifan Shi, Accompanist

*Gospel Reading: Luke 14:1-12 Evelyn Chaveriat, Reader One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body. Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him on his way. Then he asked them, “If one of you has a child[a] or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull it out?” And they had nothing to say. When

he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invit-ed. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who exalt them-selves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Reader: The Gospel of the Lord ALL: Praise to You Lord Christ.

Sermon: This Is Only Temporary The Rev. Dr. Christopher Mizel *Hymn of Response: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” No. 110 Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer (to be sung, see back panel) TIME WITH THE CHILDREN . Drew Gerdes Offertory: Rondo from the Incidental music for Abdelazer, by Purcell Concordia Chamber Strings, Sara Preus, Director

*Offertory Hymn: “All Praise to Thee” No. 682 Verse 5 only (Sung as a round, MEN begin, and WOMEN follow at circle)

Confession before Communion

Call to confession It is written of old: “Help us, O God of our salvation for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.” Let us admit to each other and to God, that we are in need of mercy and renewal.

Prayer of Confession Let us pray: Wash away all my iniquity /and cleanse me from my sin. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Cast me from your presence / take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Wash away all my iniquity / and cleanse me from my sin.

Assurance of Pardon Anyone who sins has an advocate with God: Jesus Christ, the righteous one. By his life, death, and resurrection, he has found the lost sheep and brings it back, rejoicing over one sinner that repents. In Jesus, we are never beyond the reach of God’s love. And so today, in the name of Jesus, I proclaim to all of you who believe the Gospel: In Jesus your sins are forgiven! Receive the Good News!

Holy Communion [Sursum Corda]

The Lord be with you; And also with you. Lift up your hearts; We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God; It is right to give our thanks and praise! Celebrant: All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places our true and loving God, through Jesus Christ your Eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. … [Celebrant continues] … And so, as the morning stars sing your praises, we join those heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

*People (singing): “Sanctus” (words and music p. 19)

Holy, holy, holy Lord, Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna! Hosanna! In the highest! In the highest!

Celebrant: Glory, honor and praise are yours, Creator of all. Your Word has never been silent. You called your people to yourself that they might be a light to the nations; you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. … [Celebrant continues] … return in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ.

*People (singing): “Angus Dei” (words and music on p. 30-31)

O Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the word, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the word, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the word, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the word, have mercy upon us.

O Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the word, GRANT US THY PEACE.

O Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the word, GRANT US THY PEACE.

Celebrant sings first; people repeat

Celebrant sings first; people repeat