FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTA SERVICE OF THE WORD AND TABLE

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

GATHERINGThe Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESSBlessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who creates, redeems, and sustains us and all of creation. Amen.Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.

Faithful God, have mercy on us. We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We turn from your loving embrace and go our own ways. We pass judgment on one another before examining ourselves. We place our own needs before those of our neighbors. We keep your gift of salvation to ourselves. Make us humble, cast away our transgressions, and turn us again to life in you through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.God hears the cries of all who call out in need, and through his death and resurrection, Christ has made us his own. Hear the truth that God proclaims: Your sins are forgiven in the name of ☩ Jesus Christ. Led by the Holy Spirit, live in freedom and newness to do God’s work in the world. Amen.

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GATHERING HYMN

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.

KYRIEIn peace, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.For the peace from above,and for our salvation,let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.For the peace of the whole world,for the well-being of the Church of God,and for the unity of all,let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.For this holy house,and for all who offer here their worship and praise,let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord. Amen.

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PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. O Lord God, enliven and preserve your church with your perpetual mercy. Without your help, we mortals will fail; remove far from us everything that is harmful, and lead us toward all that gives life and salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

WORDGod speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching,

and song.

First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11A reading from the book of Ezekiel 7So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. 8If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. 9But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life.  10Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” 11Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 119:33-40 33Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes,  and I shall keep it to the end. 34Give me understanding, and I shall keep your teaching;  I shall keep it with all my heart. 35Lead me in the path of your commandments,  for that is my desire. 36Incline my heart to your decrees  and not to unjust gain.  37Turn my eyes from beholding falsehood;  give me life in your way. 38Fulfill your promise to your servant,  which is for those who fear you. 39Turn away the reproach that I dread,  because your judgments are good.

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 40Behold, I long for your commandments;  by your righteousness enliven me.

Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. 8Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.  11Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; 12the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; 13let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. 14Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20The gospel according to St. Matthew. [Jesus said to the disciples:] 15“If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. 16But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

CHILDREN'S TIME & SERMON Pr. Megan Hoewisch

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HYMN OF THE DAY

APOSTLES' CREEDI 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 INTERCESSION

PEACE

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MEALGod feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

OFFERINGCollection plates are in the narthex. Please drop your offering in them on your way out. For those listening to KOJM: at this time, we invite you to get out your checkbooks. Our address is P. O. Box 66, Havre, MT 59501.

OFFERING HYMN We Are an Offering ELW 692We lift our voices, we lift our hands, We lift our lives up to you: we are an offering.Lord, use our voices, Lord use our hands, Lord use our lives, they are Yours: we are an offering.All that we have, all that we are,All that we hope to be, we give to you, we give to you.We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to you: We are an offering, we are an offering.

OFFERING PRAYER Let us pray together: Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. You have set before us these gifts of your good creation. Prepare us for your heavenly banquet, nourish us with this rich food and drink, and send us forth to set tables in the midst of a suffering world, through the bread of life, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVINGThe 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.It is indeed right . . . and join in their unending hymn:Holy, holy, holy Lord,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.

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. . . gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us: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 thosewho 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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONCome to the banquet, for all is now ready.

COMMUNIONThe body of Christ, given for you. The blood of Christ shed for you.

LAMB OF GOD

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONLet us pray together: God of the welcome table, in this meal we have feasted on your goodness and have been united by your presence among us. Empower us to go forth sustained by these gifts so that we may share your neighborly love with all, through Jesus Christ, the giver of abundant life. Amen.

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SENDING HYMN

DISMISSAL AND MISSION STATEMENTWe go forth in faith, sharing God’s love,

In kindness serving all.Go in peace. Share the good news.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

PRAYER LISTGrieving Families: Harry Plum; Elmer Brown (brother-in-law of Jim and Linda Griggs); Norma Muncy; Trevor Laughnan; Gregg Carlson; Beth DavidsonMedical Issues: Kris Gartner; Josh Gomez, (recovering from surgery); Donnabelle Warp; Chamene Plum (Recovering from Home); Thom Putt (husband of Pr. Val Putt); Eva (young child with leukemia); Doris Gullickson (Nancy Erickson mother); Steve Gawryluk; Pr. Stan Hoobing; Jamie Young; Sharlene Hanson; Arletta Nicholson; Wacee Simenson; Eileen Viall; Pr. Walt Kirkegaard; Finley Grace Whitmore; Carolyn Richardson

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Those at Home: Lita Moog Living in Community: Timber Creek: Dave Knudson (Lyle’s brother) Eagle’s Manor: Mildred Kjorli; Edith Anderson; Mary Grandburg NMCC: Monica Doll; Mary Meland; Ruth Morse Care & Comfort Home: Delores Ball; Ruth Meredith Away: Sharlene Hanson (Chester)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday School Registration for Sunday School will be next Sunday, September 13, in the gym at 10:45. All kids between 4 years and 5th grade are welcome!

ELCA / SYNOD DISASTER RESPONSE FUND Our country and world are facing the devastating impacts of natural disasters right now, from fire to flood to famine. For the next few weeks, we will have a basket in the narthex for a special collection to the ELCA/Synod Disaster Relief Fund. Our prayers and our pocketbooks can do a lot of good right now.

FLBC Golf Tournament Fundraiser 

October 9th, 2020

$125/player (includes green fees, golf cart use, dinner at camp after, and a tax-deductible donation) 

Support FLBC's commitment to making camp financially accessible to all by golfing with us at Eagle Bend Golf Club (Bigfork, MT) on Friday, October 9th! October 9th & 10th is also the weekend we'll have our Delegates retreat, Partner's Luncheon, and Annual Meeting.   Online registration is available at the link on the website:  www.flbc.net/golf .. Please feel free to call Carlee Wood, the Development Coordinator, at 406-752-6602 to register over the phone or ask any questions. 

New Office E-mail effective 8-13-2020 is FLCHavre@gmail.com. E-mails sent to the old office address after Sunday, August 9 have not/will not be received by the office.

Thursday Morning Book Study: On September 10th, the Thursday morning Book Study will start a new book, Occupied with Nonviolence by Jean Zaru. Zaru is a Quaker Palestinian woman, so she has a very unique, insightful, and Christ-centered perspective on the current Israeli/Palestinian situation. If you are interested in joining us for the discussion or simply reading along on your own, feel free to reach out to Pastor Megan. The book is available for purchase online.

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Regarding Masks : By Sunday, we hope and pray that Hill County's total number of active cases will fall below 4 (through recovery.) However, even if we fall below the mandate's minimum number of 4 active cases, you are still strongly encouraged to wear a mask at all times while indoors at church.

New Worship Guidelines While we are grateful to be able to worship in person, if there is a spike in cases, we will move back to Radio and Facebook only. Changes to our in-person worship include: Everyone will come in and go out through the front doors to reduce traffic in tight

hallways. Every other pew will be roped off and we ask that you sit 6 ft. away from anyone else in the

pew who is not part of your family. Masks: please wear a mask while indoors, even when we’re not singing. You can take it off

when you approach the altar for communion. There will be no coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall.

9/6/2020 Pr. Megan HoewischPre Sanitizer, Come at 9Singer/Reader Sue OstCommunion Bread Matt ErdelCommunion Set Up Matt ErdelUsher/Post Service Sanitizer Ann McKnightPianist/Organist Brooke Donovan

Pr. Megan Hoewisch pastormegan.flc@gmail.com

406-265-5881 (o) FLCHavre@gmail.com www.flchavre.org

303 6th AvenueP.O. Box 66 Havre, MT 59501Visit our Facebook page for updates on things around the church: FirstLutheranChurchHavre

Listen in on Sunday mornings: 11:00 a.m. on 610 AM – KOJM and 98.3 FM

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Be a part of a ministry that has been going since 1949! We broadcast our worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. mountain time on 610 KOJM and 98.3 FM as well as online at KOJM.com, and we are always looking for people to Sponsor a broadcast. The weekly cost is $225.00, but any amount you can give is welcome! Sponsor a broadcast in honor or in memory of a person or important event by filling out the form below or calling the church office at 265-5881. Thank you!In Honor/Memory of _________________________________Name of Sponsor ____________________________________I /we prefer the following Sunday Date: __________________