Emmanuel Lutheran Church140 Cherry Avenue, NW, Warren, Ohio 44485

Pastor: The Rev. Eugene A. KoeneOrganist & Choirmaster: Dean C. Hunt

13 SEPT. 2020 +THE 15th SUN.AFTER PENTECOST+ 10:00 A.M.

Legend: P =Presider C = Congregation A = Assistant/Lector“HUSH, FOR GOD IS HERE”

ORGAN VOLUNTARY “OUR HEART’S SWEET JOY” LINDA MOELLER

ALL MAY MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS, THE SIGN MARKED AT BAPTISM; AS THE PRESIDING MINISTER BEGINS . (+)

+ CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS +(STAND)

P: In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

C: AMEN.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.

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.

PLEASE KNEEL, IF YOU ARE ABLESILENCE IS KEPT FOR REFLECTION

P: Gracious God,

C: have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you, and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: AMEN.

P: 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 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.

THE GATHERING HYMN

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.C: And also with you.KYRIEP: In peace, let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.P: For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.C: Lord, have mercy.P: For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God and the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord.C: Lord, have mercy.P: For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.C: Lord, have mercy.P: Help, save, comfort, and defend us gracious Lord.C: Amen.

CANTICLE OF PRAISE “GLORY TO GOD” P: GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND PEACE TO HIS PEOPLE ON EARTH.C: LORD GOD, HEAVENLY KING, ALMIGHTY GOD AND FATHER:

WE WORSHIP YOU, WE GIVE YOU THANKS, WE PRAISE YOU FOR YOUR GLORY. LORD JESUS CHRIST, ONLY SON OF THE FATHER, LORD GOD, LAMB OF GOD: YOU TAKE AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD; HAVE MERCY ON US. YOU ARE SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER; RECEIVE OUR PRAYER. FOR YOU ALONE ARE THE HOLY ONE, YOU ALONE ARE THE LORD, YOU ALONE ARE THE MOST HIGH, JESUS CHRIST, WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT, IN THE GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER. AMEN. THE PRAYER OF THE DAYP: O LORD GOD, MERCIFUL JUDGE, YOU ARE THE INEXHAUSTIBLE FOUNTAIN OF FORGIVENESS. REPLACE OUR HEARTS OF STONE WITH HEARTS THAT LOVE AND ADORE YOU, THAT WE MAY DELIGHT IN DOING YOUR WILL, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, OUR

SAVIOR AND LORD, WHO LIVES AND REIGNS WITH YOU AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, ONE GOD,NOW AND FOREVER. C: AMEN THE ASSEMBLY SITS

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD + AFTER EACH READING: A: THE WORD OF THE LORD. C: THANKS BE TO GOD.THE FIRST READING GENESIS 50:15-21 PSALMODY PSALM 103:1-13

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

He forgives all your sins and heals all your infirmities;

he redeems your life from the grave and crowns you with mercy and lovingkindness;

he satisfies you with good things, and your youth is renewed like an eagle's.

The LORD executes righteousness and judgment for all who are oppressed.

He made his ways known to Mosesand his works to the children of Israel.

The LORD is full of compassion and mercy,slow to anger and of great kindness.

He will not always accuse us,nor will he keep his anger forever.

He has not dealt with us according to our sins,nor rewarded us according to our wickedness.

For as the heavens are high above the earth,so is his mercy great upon those who fear him.

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us.

As a father cares for his children, so does the LORD care for those who fear him.

THE SECOND READING ROMANS 14:1-12

THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 18:21-35

The Assembly Stands when the Gospel Acclamation begins.GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

C: Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.

P: (+) The Holy Gospel according to Matthew the 18th chapter. (++)

C: Glory to you, O Lord.

P: The Gospel of the Lord. After the ReadingC: Praise to you, O Christ.

THE SERMON “FORGIVENESS UNLIMITED” (Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35)

►After the sermon a musical reflection will be played before the Hymn of the Day. ◄

THE HYMN OF THE DAY

PROFESSION OF FAITH APOSTLES’ CREEDA. With the whole church, let us confess our faith.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.

THE PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONTHE READER PRAYS:”LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.”CONGREGATION RESPONDS:…”LORD, HAVE MERCY”

AT THE END OF THE PRAYERS:P: SUMMARY PRAYER BY THE PASTOR

+ PEACE +P: THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.

C: AND ALSO WITH YOU.THE CONGREGATION GREETS ONE ANOTHER WITH THE GREETING OF

“PEACE BE WITH YOU.”THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND OFFERINGTHE OFFERTORY RESPONSE

C: WHAT SHALL I RENDER TO THE LORD FOR ALL HIS BENEFITS TO ME? I WILL OFFER THE SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING AND WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD. I WILL TAKE THE CUP OF SALVATION AND WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD. I WILL PAY MY VOWS TO THE LORD NOW IN THE PRESENCE OF ALL HIS PEOPLE, IN THE COURTS OF THE LORD’S HOUSE, IN THE MIDST OF YOU, O JERUSALEM.OFFERTORY PRAYER THE ASSEMBLY STANDS FOR THE OFFERTORY PRAYERA: God of all creation:C: all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these

gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C: AMEN.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGPREFACE AND DIALOGUE The presiding minister continues:P: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them to the Lord.P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.C: It is right to give our thanks and praise.P: It is indeed right, our duty, and our joy... we praise your name and join their unending hymn: SANCTUS (Holy, Holy, Holy)C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. (+) Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest . The Presiding minister continues: P: ….proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.C: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.P: …..with all your saints: C: To you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever. AMENTHE LORD’S PRAYER (TRADITIONAL FORM) THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD P: When we eat this bread we share the body of Christ. When we drink this cup we share the blood of Christ.C: Reveal yourself to us, O Lord, in the breaking of bread, as once you revealed yourself to the disciples.AGNUS DEI “LAMB OF GOD”

LAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD; HAVE MERCY ON US. LAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD; HAVE MERCY ON US. LAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD; GRANT US PEACE. INVITATION TO COMMUNION

P: Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed are all who put their trust in him. PLEASE BE SEATED

DISTRIBUTION(BAPTIZED CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST COMMUNION, REPENT OF SIN AND TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST FOR FORGIVENESS AND SALVATION, ENDEAVORING TO LIVE IN PEACE WITH ALL PEOPLE, ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, AS HE GIVES HIMSELF TO US IN THE EARTHLY ELEMENTS OF BREAD AND WINE. THOSE NOT YET READY FOR COMMUNION ARE INVITED TO THE ALTAR FOR A BLESSING.) COMMUNION HYMN (ORGAN, SINGING OPTIONAL)

THE POST COMMUNION BLESSING P: The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. C: AMENPOST COMMUNION CANTICLE Song of SimeonNow, Lord, you let your servant go in peace;

your word has been fulfilled.My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people:A light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.

THE POST COMMUNION PRAYERA: Let us pray, C: Almighty God, you gave your Son both as a sacrifice for sin and a model of the godly life. Enable us to receive him always with thanksgiving, and to conform our lives to his; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

THE BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and (+) give you peace. C: AMEN.

THE HYMN IN RECESSION

A: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.THE ORGAN VOLUNTARY “MAESTOSO” CL. GOUDIMEL

Serving in Worship

Ministers:……………………………………………………………....The People of GodAssisting Minister:………………………………………………………….…Tom WellerSacristan:……………………………………………………………………...Garry KiblerAltar Guild: ………………………………………………………….................Sue EnglerAcolyte Team:……………………..............Lindsay Naples, Derek Wilson, Addie Wilson Organist/Choirmaster:………………………………………………………..Dean C. HuntPastor:…………………………………………………………The Rev. Eugene A. Koene

SERVING NEXT WEEK:Assisting Minister/Lector: Diane Pilger, Acolyte Team: L. Naples, A.Wilson,

D.Wilson, Sacristan: Garry Kibler, Altar Guild: Sue Engler ►THIS WEEK AT EMMANUEL CHURCH ◄

►MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER-6:00 PM – CHURCH ELDERS ◄

CHRIST IN OUR HOMES DEVOTION BOOKLETS ARE AVAILABLE IN MEMORIAL LOBBY.

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK (20 September)16 th Sunday after Pentecost

JONAH 3:10-4:11 PSALM 145:1-8 PHILIPPIANS 1:21-30 MATTHEW 20:1-16

Altar Vase 1: Given by Darlene Neumiester in Memory of George’s 85th Birthday

Altar Vase 2: Given by Jerry & Ruth Noud to the Glory of God for All His Blessings!

Stewardship Report for 6 September 2020 Attendance –9/6/2020–20 (In-person worship)

Offering - $ TBA Offerings from Designated $ TBA (Lutheran Social Services)

WEDNESDAY, NOON COMMUNION in the Sanctuary. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY

TO MAKE KNOWN YOUR INTENTION TO BE PRESENT.

† Weekly Announcements - 13 Sept, 2020 †

Please keep in your prayers our Sisters and Brothers of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Dick Viola, Harlene Huffstetler, Charles Vasbinder, James Kibler, David Griffin, Carl Wollam, June Stroup, George Burin, Jr. Christine Sweitzer, Mary Sudik, Sally Garghill, Darlene Spelich, Anne Rowan, Harry Redmond, Virginia Morris, Cora Byers, June Roller, Billie Jo Smith, Billy Eckenrode, Shawn Bowker, Mary Lou Robertson, Zack Bako, Felicia MacMillan, Sue Thomas, Sally Dolovy

We hold in prayer all who have asked to be on our public prayer list: *Lee Sweitzer, *Ralph Koene, *Evelyn Koene, ,*Victoria Chuminski, *Teirian McKinney,*Raygan Ray, *Norm Schuette, *Roger Morgan, *Larry Wibert, *Evelyn Wibert, *Ken Detman, *Bernice, *Kathy DeNunzio, *Warner Taiclet, *John, *Betty Han, *Rosalie May

*Though we hold many in prayer privately, these people have given permission to be on this public list. Names stay on this list for two months. The above list has been updated. If someone is not on the list and you wish them to be on for another 2 months, please call Dean (Parish Office) or Dorothy Sunderman.

► OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS◄→ Food Pantry Needs → Clothes Closet Needs

Please call Randy & Sue Engler for Food Pantry, Please call Lucille Bickel for Clothes ClosetDuring the Pandemic, all regular activities are suspended.

NOTE: MONETARY GIFTS FOR THE CLOTHES CLOSET AND FOOD PANTRY ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE .

Anniversaries 15-Milan & Susanne Jankuj,17-Charles & Patty Zander, Jr .

PLEASE BE AWARE that you will be seen on the video as you approach the altar to receive communion. We should see this as bearing witness publicly to our faith. “As often as we eat this bread and drink from this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK13-John Beach, 19-Carol Allio

SPEPTEMBER SPECIAL OFFERING:LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES