Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 22, 2024

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 22, 2024 AS WE GATHER The need for humility and meekness is prevalent throughout Holy Scripture. Prophecies point to Christ Jesus, who would be slaughtered and killed by men unjustly. And yet, Christ humbled Himself for this purpose. True wisdom from God is couched in complete humility, conveying, above all else, peace. This peace God lays waste warring passions and quarrelsome ways fueled by jealousy and ambition. Only those who are unequivocally the humble servants of all will be first. 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 3 Ringing of the Bell Choir & Bells (10am Service) Hymn of Invocation 454 Invocation p184 Confession/Absolution p184 †The Service of the Word † Introit p 8 of bulletin Kyrie p186 Gloria in Excelsis p187 Salutation/Collect p189 Old Testament p640 Jeremiah 11:18–20 Psalm 54 Front of Hymnal Epistle Reading p1012 James 3:13–4:10 Alleluia/Verse p190(top) Holy Gospel p845 Mark 9:30-37 Apostles Creed p192 Hymn of the Day 851 Sermon Offertory p192 Offering (please sign attendance book in pew) Prayer of the Church † Service of the Sacrament † Preface p194 Sanctus p195 Lord’s Prayer p196 The Words of our Lord p197 Pax Domini p197 Agnus Dei p198 Distribution Hymns 537, 628, 911, 501 Nunc Dimittis p199 Thanksgiving p200 Salutation and Benedicamus p201 Benediction p202 Choir & Bells (7:30am Service) Hymn to Depart 842