St Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA Hickory, NC 10/19/2025

19th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Leader: Lay Preacher Joe Davis Choir Director: Brent Talley Keyboardist: Nathan Brickman Reader: Cathy Baker Worship Assistant: Cathy Baker Acolyte: Macie Holsclaw Gathering Song: ELW #870 - We Praise You, O God Kyrie: ELW Setting #8 Hymn of the Day: ELW #517 - Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word Song After Prayers: W&P #89 - Lord, Be Glorified Text and Music © 1978 Bob Kilpatrick Music, admin. The Lorenz Corporation Offertory Choir Anthem: Precious Lord, Take My Hand Copyright © 1938 by Unichappell Music Inc. 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 #873 - Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! First Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm: Psalm 121 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8