St Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA Hickory, NC 09/07/2025

13th Sunday After Pentecost Worship Leader: Pastor Michael Collins Choir Director: Brent Talley Keyboardist: Nathan Brickman Reader: Phil Barton Worship Assistant: Sandy Barton Acolyte: Macie Holsclaw Gathering Song: ELW #533 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty Kyrie: ELW Setting #8 Hymn of the Day: ELW #798 - Will You Come and Follow Me Text © 1987 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications Song After Prayers: W&P #89 - Lord, Be Glorified Text and Music © 1978 Bob Kilpatrick Music, admin. The Lorenz Corporation Offertory Hymn: ELW #685 v. 1 & 4 - Take My Life, That I May Be Great Thanksgiving: ELW Setting #8 - Holy, Holy, Holy Communion: ELW Setting #8 - Lamb of God Sending Hymn: ELW #537 - On Our Way Rejoicing First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm: Psalm 1 Second Reading: Philemon 1-21 Gospel Reading: Luke 14:25-33