November 13, 2016
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 28
Color: Green
Lectionary Readings
Semicontinuous
Isaiah 65:17–25 God promises a new creation, where all creatures will live in safety.
Isaiah 12In that day, I will give thanks and say: surely God is my salvation.
Complementary
Malachi 4:1–2aThe sun of righteousness will rise with healing for the faithful.
Psalm 98Make a joyful noise to the Lord; give thanks for God’s victory.
2 Thessalonians 3:6–13 Do not be idle; follow this example and work for your daily bread.
Luke 21:5–19 The temple will fall; a great trial is coming; God will supply wisdom.
— Gathering —
Call to Worship
The day is coming, says the Lord,
when evil will be utterly consumed.
Surely the Lord is our salvation.
Trust in God; do not be afraid.
Let us worship God.
Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song
Prayer of the Day
Holy God,
your Word is our wisdom and strength,
our saving truth in times of trouble.
Give us the courage to contend with evil
and to resist easy answers and compromises,
so that we may testify to your glory
at the coming of Christ our Savior.
Amen.
Call to Confession
At the baptismal font:
We are broken vessels that hold no water,
yet God is gracious to us.
Jeremiah 2:13
Trusting in God’s grace,
let us confess our sin.
Prayer of Confession
Sovereign God, we confess
that we have not turned away from sin.
We hear of terror and trouble
and forget your promise of salvation.
We see signs of destruction
and try to save ourselves from harm.
Forgive us, God of grace.
Give us the strength to endure
every trial that is set before us,
always testifying to your saving love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Lifting water from the baptismal font:
As a potter holds a piece of clay,
God holds and shapes our lives.
Jeremiah 18:6
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God.
— Word —
Prayer for Illumination
At the lectern or pulpit:
Eternal Wisdom,
from generation to generation
you teach your people the way to live.
Through words that are ancient
you speak your living Word.
Speak to us now with all that we need
to honor you and walk in your way
with honesty and humbleness of heart.
Amen.
Scripture
Before the readings:
Sacred writings, our instruction in salvation
through faith in Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 3:15
After the readings:
The words of Scripture, inspired by God.
Thanks be to God.
2 Timothy 3:16
Sermon
Ascription of Praise
After the sermon:
Blessed be the Lord our God. Amen.
Luke 1:68
Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song
Affirmation of Faith
General Use / Time after Pentecost
We believe that the church
must witness against and strive against
any form of injustice,
so that justice may roll down like waters,
and righteousness like an
ever-flowing stream.
We believe that the church
as the possession of God
must stand where the Lord stands,
namely against injustice
and with the wronged.
We believe that in following Christ
the church must witness against
all the powerful and privileged
who selfishly seek their own interest
and thus control and harm others.
Adapted from the Confession of Belhar
Prayers of the People
Trusting in the power of God to deliver us,
let us make our prayers of intercession for all,
saying: God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for the church . . .
Let us not be idle or grow weary,
but strengthen us, by your Spirit,
as we seek to do the work of the Lord.
God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for the world . . .
Let the waters roar and clap their hands,
and let the hills sing together for joy
at the coming of your new creation.
God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for this community . . .
Let us live as on your holy mountain,
where the wolf and lamb feed together
and none will hurt or destroy.
God our Savior, hear our prayer.
We pray for loved ones . . .
Let them draw water from healing springs
and give thanks for your gracious works.
Help them to trust in you and not be afraid.
God our Savior, hear our prayer.
Merciful and mighty God, as you are one,
make us one with you through Jesus Christ,
whom you have sent to redeem us,
and in whose holy name we pray. Amen.
— Eucharist —
Invitation to Offering
At the communion table:
God has called us to do good,
to be rich in good works,
generous and ready to share.
With gratitude to the giver of life,
let us offer our lives to the Lord.
1 Timothy 6:13, 18
Prayer of Dedication
At the communion table:
God of all good gifts,
you bless us with so much to share.
Use the gift of our money
and the gifts of our lives
to bring your healing and hope,
your justice and peace
to our neighbors, near and far. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer
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.
Blessed are you, O Lord our God:
You are the God of new creation,
a place of goodness, justice, and peace,
a place of plenty and safety for all.
Therefore we praise you, joining the song
of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
A Sanctus (“Holy, holy, holy”) is sung.
Blessed is Jesus Christ, our Savior:
Jesus is coming to judge and save us.
Though the temples of this world will fall,
he will raise us up to be a holy sanctuary.
The words of institution are included here.
Remembering your goodness and grace,
we offer ourselves to you with gratitude
as we share this joyful feast.
A Memorial Acclamation (e.g., “Christ has died”) is sung.
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us
and upon this bread and cup;
make us one in the body and blood
of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Keep us faithful and diligent
while we watch for the coming of the Lord.
Let us never tire of doing what is right.
Through the Lord Jesus Christ,
in the unity of the Spirit,
we bless you, God of glory,
now and forever.
An Amen is sung.
Lord’s Prayer
Breaking the Bread
Communion of the People
Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song
Prayer after Communion
At the communion table:
God of grace, you invite us to your table
and welcome us as part of your family.
You feed us with your body
and satisfy our deepest hunger.
We thank you for these gifts.
Now send us out into the world
by the power of your Spirit
that we may be your witnesses,
sharing the life-giving news of the gospel. Amen.
— Sending —
Hymn, Psalm, or Spiritual Song
Blessing and Charge
At the doors of the church:
The Lord bless and keep
your going out
and your coming in
from this time on
and forevermore. Alleluia!
Psalm 121:8
Proclaim the message,
be persistent in prayer,
do the work of the gospel,
and carry out the ministry
of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
2 Timothy 4:2, 5; Luke 18:1