| October 11, 2026
9:00am 20th Sunday Whether this is your first time with us or your one thousand and first, we are glad that the Spirit has drawn you here today! Visitors are invited to sign the Guest Book near the front doors of the church and take home a welcome brochure to learn more about us. |
Art intstallation – “Banquet” by Rebecca Louise Law |
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GATHERING |
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Prelude Jesu, meines Lebens Leben Friedrich W. Zachau
Communion op. 15 Alexandre Guilmant
Yeon Soh, Organ
WELCOME
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who pours love into our hearts
and healing upon the earth. Amen.
Confident that God justifies us by grace through faith, let us confess our sin.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Compassionate God, we confess that we struggle to embody your goodness
in the world and in our own hearts.
Creation groans from overuse. Jealousy and bitterness strain our relationships.
Indifference keeps us from seeking justice.
Divisions disrupt our call to show genuine love to others.
Turn our hearts back to you. Restore our world and reconcile us to one another.
Renew us to live as your holy people, following the way of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Hear this good news: We have peace with God through ☩ Jesus Christ,
in whom there is no condemnation, but only forgiveness and the promise of eternal life.
Receive freely this healing gift of grace! Amen.
GATHERING HYMN Look Who Gathers at Christ’s Table ACS 977
Greeting
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.
HYMN OF PRAISE
Prayer of the Day
Let us pray. Lord of the feast, you have prepared a table before all peoples and poured out your life with abundance. Call us again to your banquet. Strengthen us by what is honorable and just, and transform us into a people of righteousness and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song |
FIRST READING Isaiah 25:1-9
After a hymn of praise acknowledging God as a shelter for the poor, the prophet portrays a wonderful victory banquet at which death—which in ancient Canaan was depicted as a monster swallowing up everyone—will be swallowed up forever. The prophet urges celebration of this victory of salvation.
A reading from Isaiah.
1 O Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you; I will praise your name,
for you have done wonderful things,
plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
2 For you have made the city a heap,
the fortified city a ruin;
the palace of foreigners is a city no more;
it will never be rebuilt.
3 Therefore strong peoples will glorify you;
cities of ruthless nations will fear you.
4 For you have been a refuge to the poor,
a refuge to the needy in their distress,
a shelter from the rainstorm and
a shade from the heat.
When the blast of the ruthless was like
a winter rainstorm,
5 the noise of foreigners like heat
in a dry place,
you subdued the heat with
the shade of clouds;
the song of the ruthless was stilled.
6 On this mountain the Lord of hosts
will make for all peoples
a feast of rich food,
a feast of well-aged wines,
of rich food filled with marrow,
of well-aged wines strained clear.
7 And he will destroy on this mountain
the shroud that is cast over all peoples,
the covering that is spread over
all nations;
8 he will swallow up death forever.
Then the Lord God will wipe away
the tears from all faces,
and the disgrace of his people
he will take away from all the earth,
for the Lord has spoken.
9 It will be said on that day,
“See, this is our God;
we have waited for him,
so that he might save us.
This is the Lord for whom
we have waited;
let us be glad and rejoice
in his salvation.”
Word of God, word of life.
Thanks be to God.
SECOND READING Philippians 4:1-9
Though writing from prison and facing an uncertain future, Paul calls on the Philippians to rejoice and give thanks to God no matter what the circumstance. God’s peace is with us and binds together our hearts and minds in Jesus Christ, especially when things around us do not seem peaceful.
A reading from Philippians.
1 My brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message Pastor Cassie
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
GOSPEL Matthew 22:1-14
Jesus tells a parable: the blessings of God’s kingdom are available to all, but the invitation is not to be taken lightly.
The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.
1 Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come to the wedding banquet.’
5 But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm, another to his business, 6 while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them. 7 The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. 8 Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9 Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’ 10 Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and bad, so the wedding hall was filled with guests.
11 “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, 12 and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. 13 Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon Pastor Cassie
HYMN OF THE DAY Let Us Go Now to the Banquet ELW 523
APOSTLES’ CREED
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
Seeking the Spirit of God who makes all things new, we pray for the church and the world.
A brief silence.
We remember your promise of green pastures and quiet waters. Preserve all places of natural beauty and restore our relationship with the land. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
We remember your promise to not abandon us amid storm and disaster. Renew all communities facing oppression and conflict, especially our companions in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Give your courage to those leading relief efforts and seeking justice.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
We remember your promise to wipe away every tear. Heal and console all who are sick or suffering especially Darlene, Deb, the Chin family, Elke, Lou, Linda, Bob, Bert, Bill, Donna, John, all those affected by addiction or mental illness, and all military personnel and first responders.
Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
We remember your promise of a banquet open to all people. Challenge this congregation to open wide our doors and welcome everyone to the table. Accompany those who join us in body and in spirit, including Stephanie LeClair’s newest grandchild, Owen Stirling Orrell, whose birth we celebrate with altar flowers today. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Here other intercessions may be offered.
We remember your promise to swallow up death forever. We give thanks for those who have gone before us. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
Trusting in your boundless grace, O God, we lift up these spoken prayers and those in our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Peace
The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.
ANNNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERING INVITATION
(Gifts may be made online via debit or credit card using the QR code on the back of the bulletin)
OFFERING ANTHEM My Shepherd Will Supply My Need arr. by Kenneth Dake
French Horn, Paula Limberg
Organ, Yeon Soh
PRESENTATION
OF GIFTS As the Grains of Wheat ELW 465
OFFERING PRAYER
Let us pray. God of creation, all blessings come from you; make us generous with what we have. Use our gifts, our abilities, and our hearts in service to you and in love to our neighbors. Amen.
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MEAL |
Dialogue
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.
PREFACE
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Sanctus
THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE
Holy One, the universe declares your praise:
beyond the stars; beneath the sea, within each cell; with every breath.
We praise you, O God.
Generations bless your faithfulness:
through the water, by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future.
We bless you, O God.
We give you thanks for your dear Son:
at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor;
with us now.
We thank you, O God.
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
Remembering his love for us on the way, at the table, and to the end,
we proclaim the mystery of faith.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
We pray for the gift of your Spirit:
in our gathering; within this meal; among your people; throughout the world.
Blessing, praise and thanks to you, holy God,
through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, without end. Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
Let us pray as Jesus taught us, each in the words or language of our choice.
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.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Jesus invites you to this table. Come and receive food for your soul!
ANGUS DEI
COMMUNION
At this table, Christ is both host and meal, and offers himself to all who hunger and thirst for his presence.
We believe that he is truly present in this sacrament.
Come to the front, where bread is placed in your hand (you can request a gluten-free wafer), and where you receive wine by taking a cup from the tray (the cups in the center contain white grape juice).
If you do not wish to commune, you are welcome to come forward and receive a blessing.
If you need to receive communion in your seat, simply notify an usher.
No one is too young to receive this sacrament, though some families wish to give their children some instruction before they take their first communion. If a young child accompanies you, please indicate to the pastor whether they should receive bread or a blessing.
COMMUNION HYMNS At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing ELW 362
There Is A Longing in Our Hearts ACS 1078
TABLE BLESSING
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in God’s grace. Amen.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray. Sustaining God, with this bread and cup, you nourish us with mercy and abundant life. By your Spirit, send us from this table to serve a needy world. Make us living signs of your liberation, healing, and love. Amen.
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SENDING |
BLESSING
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. Amen.
SENDING HYMN Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! ELW 873
Dismissal
Go in peace. Imagine more! Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven arr. by Lani Smith Yeon Soh, Organ
Thank you to those who helped with worship today…
Worship Assistant H Heusmann
Lector Kristen McCordick
Communion Presenters Janet Golden and Gail Walker
Ushers Jim Scanlon and Carl Miett
Director of Choirs David Fontes
Chancel Choir Marilyn Banderet, Bruce Grams, Garrick Grant, David Hoyt, Katrina Lewonczyk, Karen Morrissey, Ernie Zimmermann
Organist Yeon Soh
Altar Care Katie Zimmermann, Trudy Roybal, Becky Nanof
Livestream Operator Bill Whalen
Hospitality Janet Golden
Upcoming Commemorations
Teresa of Ávila, teacher, renewer of the church, died 1582
Thursday, October 15, 2026
A mystical writer and reformer of the monastic order (Carmelites) to which she belonged, Teresa may also be commemorated with John of the Cross on December 14. Latino Christians traditionally remember her on this date.
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, martyr, died around 115
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Ignatius was the second bishop of Antioch in Syria, the city where the name “Christians” originated. Ignatius is known to us from his letters, which encouraged Christians to live in love, yet stand firm in true doctrine.
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