Worship Plan for Sunday, October 11th, 2020

Worship Plan for Sunday, October 11th, 2020
Thanksgiving Sunday
ELW Setting One

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

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Blessed 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.

GATHERING SONG For the Beauty of the Earth (ELW 879)

GREETING (ELW p. 98)

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 (ELW p. 98)

CANTICLE OF PRAISE (ELW p. 99)

PRAYER OF THE DAY (ELW p. 102)

Let us pray.

A brief silence is kept before the prayer.
Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By
the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your
benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and
Lord.
Amen.

CHOIR (Canticle of Thanksgiving)

Creator, of glory, all seasons thy story
The roses, the rivers, the ridges, thy mirth.
The straining of power, of eons each hour,
All heavens o’er meadows, old signs of rebirth.

The weeping in willow, all children in pillows,
All valleys, all oceans, thy spaces of birth.
Thy blossoms unfolding, all angels beholding,
With morning and darkness renewing thy earth.

In quaking and thunder, when life breaks asunder,
In pain and in sorrow, all death is thy door.
Thy table of prizes in daily surprises,
Our souls only feasting thy treasure and store.

Through silence and wonder our spirits would ponder,
A sight of the brightness which saints now adore.
Thy love comes escaping while watching and waiting,
Our hearts over flowing adore thee, adore.

Thy beauty so tender, we live in thy splendour,
O send us the life of the lamb on the throne.
Come, visit our tables, our castles and stables,
Till nothing and no one be ever alone.

come father, come, mother, come sister, come, brother,
The cup is o’er flowing, the harvest is done.
Rise up, O partaker! Give praise to the Maker!
The banquet is set in the midst of the Son!

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

FIRST READING: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

A reading from Deuteronomy.
Times of abundance tempt us to forget God and rely on our own power and
resources. But God is the one who took Israel out of Egypt, led and fed them in the
wilderness, brought them into the land, and gave them power to be productive. To
thank this God is to remember and proclaim God’s deeds.
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 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land with flowing
streams, with springs and underground waters welling up in valleys and hills, 8a
land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive
trees and honey, 9a land where you may eat bread without scarcity, where you will
lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron and from whose hills you may mine
copper. 10You shall eat your fill and bless the LORD your God for the good land that
he has given you.
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       Take care that you do not forget the LORD your God, by failing to keep his
commandments, his ordinances, and his statutes, which I am commanding you
today. 12When you have eaten your fill and have built fine houses and live in them,
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   and when your herds and flocks have multiplied, and your silver and gold is
multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied, 14then do not exalt yourself,
forgetting the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of
the house of slavery, 15who led you through the great and terrible wilderness, an
arid wasteland with poisonous snakes and scorpions. He made water flow for you
from flint rock, 16and fed you in the wilderness with manna that your ancestors did
not know, to humble you and to test you, and in the end to do you good. 17Do not
say to yourself, “My power and the might of my own hand have gotten me this
wealth.” 18But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to
get wealth, so that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your ancestors, as
he is doing today.

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

PSALM: Every Heart its Tribute Pays

Every heart its tribute pays, every tongue its song of praise.
Sin and sorrow, guilt and care, brought to him who answers prayer.
There by grace may humankind full and free forgiveness find;
called and chosen, loved and blest, in his presence be at rest.

Ever while his deeds endure our salvation stands secure;
he whose fingers spun the earth, gave the seas and mountains birth;
tamed the ocean, formed the land, spread the skies with mighty hand;
far off shores revere his name, day and night his power proclaim.

Year by year, the seasons ‘round sees the land with blessing crowned;
where caressed by sun and rain barren earth gives life again;
sunlit valleys burn with gold, nature smiles on field and fold.
gifts of God in plenty pured: all things living, praise the Lord.

SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

A reading from 2 Corinthians.
Christian fellowship involves sharing with those in need. Here Paul is gathering a
collection for the church in Jerusalem from all the Gentile churches he helped
found. We can be extravagant in our giving because God is extravagant in
providing for our lives.
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 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one
who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7Each of you must give as you
have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a
cheerful giver. 8And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance,
so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every
good work. 9As it is written,
    “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;
      his righteousness endures forever.”
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   He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply
your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be
enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving

to God through us; 12for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs
of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. 13Through the
testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the
gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all
others, 14while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace
of God that he has given you. 15Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (ELW p. 102)

GOSPEL: Luke 17:11-19

The holy gospel according to Luke.
Glory to you, O Lord.

A Samaritan leper becomes a model for thanksgiving. He does not take for granted
the kindness shown to him but takes time to thank Jesus and to glorify God.
 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria
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and Galilee. 12As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their
distance, 13they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14When he
saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they
went, they were made clean. 15Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed,
turned back, praising God with a loud voice. 16He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet
and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. 17Then Jesus asked, “Were not ten made
clean? But the other nine, where are they? 18Was none of them found to return and

give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19Then he said to him, “Get up and go on
your way; your faith has made you well.”

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

HYMN OF THE DAY Now Thank We All Our God (ELW 839)

SERMON

HYMN (Give Thanks)

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given
Jesus Christ his Son.

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given
Jesus Christ his Son.

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”,
let the poor say, “I am rich”
because of what the Lord has done for us!

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”,
let the poor say, “I am rich”
because of what the Lord has done for us!

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given
Jesus Christ his Son.

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he’s given
Jesus Christ his Son.

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”,
let the poor say, “I am rich”
because of what the Lord has done for us!

And now let the weak say, “I am strong”,
let the poor say, “I am rich”
because of what the Lord has done for us!
Give thanks.

CREED (ELW p. 104)

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.

*Or, “he descended into hell,” another translation of this text in widespread use.

HYMN (In the Lord I'll be Ever Thankful)

In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful,
in the Lord I will rejoice!
Look to God, do not be afraid.
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.
(Repeat)

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

Longing for Christ’s reign to come among us, we pray for the outpouring of God’s
power on the church, the world, and all in need.
A brief silence.
Gracious God, you send from your abundance the people, talents, and resources
needed for all the ministries of your church. We give thanks for the work you have
accomplished through your people, and we pray for your continued blessings in
our ministry together. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Bountiful God, you feed us through the richness of the land, water, sunlight, and
ample crops. Bless all those who cultivate the land to bring forth its bounty,
especially farmers and migrant workers. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Merciful God, you order our lives by your providence. We give you thanks for
laws, infrastructure, and leadership that structure and support our human
endeavors. Align our purposes with your own, that all our undertakings might
bring you glory. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Loving God, you open our hearts in compassion for one another. We give you
thanks for the care and healing received through the hands and feet of your
servants. Send us to love those most in need of your mercy (especially). Hear us, O
God. Your mercy is great.

Hospitable God, you connect and strengthen us through meals and conversation
with family and friends. In this time of thanksgiving, steer us from passive
receiving to active response, from old quarrels to reconciliation, and from
overconsumption to true gratitude. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.
Eternal God, we give thanks for the love and care we have received from saints
who have gone before us. By their example, enrich the generosity of our witness to
others. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Receive our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, until that day when
you gather all creation around your throne where you will reign forever and ever.
Amen.

LORD’S PRAYER (ELW p. 112)

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as Jesus taught us.
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.

PEACE (ELW p. 106)
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.

OFFERING We Are an Offering (ELW 692)

OFFERING PRAYER
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.

BLESSING
Mothering God,
Father, ☩ Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless you and lead you into the way of truth and life.
Amen.

SENDING SONG We Praise You, O God (ELW 870)

DISMISSAL (ELW p. 115)

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

From sundaysandseasons.com.
Copyright © 2020 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.

For the Beauty of the Earth
Text: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835 – 1917, alt. Music: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872.
Public Domain.

Canticle of Thanksgiving
Words: Dale Wood. Publisher Augsburg Fortress.
Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-708708.

Every Heart its Tribute Pays
Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith. © 1984 Hope Publishing Company.
Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-708708.

Now Thank we all our God
Text: Martin Rinkhart, 1586-1649; tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878. Music: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662.
Public Domain.

Give Thanks
Words and Music by Henry Smith. © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music.
Reprinted under CCLI License #289442.

In the Lord I’ll be Ever Thankful
Text: Taizé Community, based on Isaiah 12. Text © 1986, 1991 Les Presses de Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-708708.

We are an Offering
Text & music: Dwight Liles, b. 1957. © 1984 Word Music, LLC.
Reprinted under CCLI License #289442.

We Praise You, O God
Text: Julia C. Cory, 1882-1963. Music: A. Valerius, Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626.
Public Domain.