Bethel Lutheran Church

5658 N Denver Ave. Portland OR 97217 ~~ 503.285.4919 ~~ www.bethellutheran.com

October 16, 2016 10am Welcome to Bethel

GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.

PRELUDE

OPENING HYMN

22st Sunday after Pentecost

Light Dawns on a Weary World

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.

KYRIE (Sung in Spanish)

HYMN OF PRAISE

PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O Lord God, tireless guardian of your people, you are always ready to hear our cries. Teach us to rely day and night on your care. Inspire us to seek your enduring justice for all this suffering world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

WORD God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song.

FIRST READING Genesis 32:22-31

Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God

A STORY OF A SAINT AND A SINNER IN YOUR LIFE

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

22The same night [Jacob] got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed

the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. 24Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. 25When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26Then he said, “Let me go, for the day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go, unless you bless me.” 27So he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28Then the man said, “You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have pre-vailed.” 29Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and

yet my life is preserved.” 31The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip.

CHILDREN’S TIME

SERMON

HYMN OF THE DAY When the Pain of the World Surrounds Us

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

SHARING OF PEACE

GOSPEL Luke 18:1-8

1Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. 2He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. 3In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Grant me justice against my opponent.’ 4For a while he refused; but lat-er he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, 5yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming.’ ” 6And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? 8I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

MEAL God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.

OFFERING

OFFERING PRAYER

Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so

let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory

through Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

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.

SANTO, SANTO, SANTO

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD’S PRAYER

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.

LAMB OF GOD

(Sung in Spanish)

Stewardship of Service Today: Next week, Oct. 23

Ministers: All Baptized Members of Bethel All Baptized Members of Bethel

Pastor: Pastor Michael Keys, gone for Synod Pastor Michael Keys

Pastor: Pastor Christine Core Pastor Christine Core

Musician: Timmy Straw Timmy Straw

Usher: OPEN OPEN

Reader: Meghan Cyr OPRN

Communion Assistants: OPEN OPEN

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

SENDING - We go out to share the Good News of the Risen Christ

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING

COMMUNION HYMN Dona nobis pacem

Let Justice Flow

like Streams

DISMISSAL

Go in peace. Christ is with you. Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

SENDING HYMN

FAITH, FAMILY AND FUNDAYS

Faith, Family and FunDays have been, well, so fun that we are going to continue them into the Fall. Please mark these dates on your calendar and plan to attend. Pr. Mike and/or Pr. Christine have all additional info.

Next Saturday...October 22...noon-3ish

Come for lunch. Parents and volunteers needed….please contact Pr. Christine. October 22 = Isaac andRebekah

SAVE THESE DATES

November 19, December 17 (noon – 3 pm)

November 19 – Joseph and His Brothers December 17, we will all gather to prepare for the Christmas Program – an wild and wooly intergenerational event that can’t be missed. The Program itself will be presented in worship the next day – Sunday, December 18.

2016 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – DECEMBER 18

The 2016 Christmas Program is scheduled for Sunday, December 18. The Faith, Family and FunDay on December 17 will include rehearsal and getting ready time for the program for the next day. At Bethel, the Christmas program is an intergenerational experience. Everyone is invited to participate!

Sermon Reflections

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October Bir thdays!

7 Joann Noll

10 Marlo Edman

12 Simone Michaels

16 Beverly Cleverly

21 Michelle Schilz

23 Ryan Marquardt

24 Lisa Siems

26 Mary Bentley

30 Breziah Dunnigan

30 Robin Moody

Prayer Concerns...praying for and with our community.

Prayer Requested for: Prayer Concern: Prayer Contact:

Tim Gibler Prayers for healing Laverne Atkins

Bob and Nancy Leon Prayers for healing Many friends at Bethel

Steve Garrick Prayers for healing Don Worthington

Sue Ruth and family Prayers for comfort on the passing of David Many friends at Bethel

Loretta Van Dyke Prayers for continued healing Pr. Christine Core

Joyce Hansen Prayers for healing Pr. Michael Keys

Pr. Glenn Chase Prayers for healing Pr. Michael Keys

John Ramsey Prayers for successful treatment John and Christine Core

Skye Prayers for life improvement Skye

Kelly Moe Prayers after a “gay bashing” incident Pr. Michael Keys

Fall at Bethel Adult Ed 8:45 Library Politics and Bible How often have we heard “you don’t talk about politics or religion?” Well that is exactly what we will do

this political season. What does the bible say about the kind of issues facing us today? How does our

faith tradition frame the questions that are part of our national debate?

Oct 23 Women and Equality

30 National Leadership

Nov 6 Biblical Values for a national Course Correction

Coming Up : Today Play rehearsal 5pm Mon. 17 Play rehearsal 7pm

Tues. 18 Council Meeting 7pm

Thurs. 20 Play rehearsal

Sat. 22 Neighborhood Hygiene Services….9-12

Faith, Family and Fundays...noon-3ish

Sun. 23

Community Breakfast 9am

Adult Ed 8:45

Worship 10am

Play rehearsal 5pm

NOTE: Pastors Core and Keys are attending the Bishop’s convocation Oct. 24-26

For the past fourteen years, the Angel Project has grown sparkling, beautiful wings and touched the lives of children

and their families in our community. We have created com-munity through our caring outreach, Bethel members and its

friends have sponsored a number of families at Christmas time – Christmas gifts for the kids, warm coats, gloves,

toiletries, a food basket, whatever is needed, all delivered just in time for Santa to come down the chimney. This year, we need a coordinator … actually we’ve learned

over the years, many hands do indeed make the work light. This job is one best shared by two or three or more.

Interested??? Please let Pastor Christine know right away.

Welcome…

We extend a warm welcome to all. We are glad you are here and we pray God will be real to you as you

worship. Bethel Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Knowing God loves all creation and

holds us all, we welcome you who walk through our doors and you who are outside those doors.

Bethel Lutheran practices open communion. All who feel invited to share in this meal are welcome. It

is not Bethel’s table or a Lutheran table, it is Christ’s table and invitation. If you prefer not to receive com-

munion at this time, you are welcome to come forward for a blessing only, just fold your arms across your

chest. Wine is in the taller chalice and grape juice in the shorter chalice, also, gluten-free bread is available.

Restrooms are located in the basement on the east side of the building. A gender neutral restroom is lo-

cated behind the worship space next to the church office. Please ask the Usher or Greeter for assistance.

There is also a rocking chair in the rear of the Sanctuary. Please use it as you wish.

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