NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 8, 2023

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 8, 2023 AS WE GATHER God mightily delivered Israel to the Promised Land, but the Israelites were also indicted for their profound rebellion. Resolute confidence as God’s elect is laid to waste in the wake of overwhelming sin. Paul’s confidence was not in his genealogy but rather grounded in his resolute faith in Christ, through whom we receive every bit of righteousness and grace. Jesus is God’s own Son, sent amid conspirators and murderers to face death that we may inherit life. St. Paul Lutheran Church A Member Congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod We greet and welcome all guests and visitors worshiping with us today. We hope that the message you hear today will strengthen your understanding and faith in God’s plan to save us from sin and death through Jesus Christ. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please introduce yourself to Pastor Mat. If you are without a church home, we invite you to join us here at St. Paul. ORDER OF WORSHIP DIVINE SERVICE 4 Ringing of the Bell Hymn of Invocation 644 Confession/Absolution p203 †The Service of the Word † Introit p204 Kyrie p204 Gloria in Excelsis p204 Salutation/Collect p205 Old Testament p569 Isaiah 5:1-7 Bell Choir and Choir Epistle Reading p981 Philippians 3:4b-14 Alleluia/Verse p205 Holy Gospel p827 Matthew 21:33-46 Apostles’ Creed p207 Hymn of the Day 835 Sermon Prayer of the Church Offering (Please sign attendance book in pew) † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p208 Sanctus p208 Prayer of Thanksgiving p209 Lord’s Prayer p209 The Words of our Lord p209 Pax Domini p209 Agnus Dei p210 Distribution Hymns 637,941,827,835 Nunc Dimittis p211 Post Communion Collect p212 Benedicamus p212 Benediction p212 Hymn to Depart Bulletin insert (237 They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love Stzs 1 & 4 all sing, Stzs 2 & 3 S.S. children sing)