SUNDAY ORDER OF WORSHIP
21st Sunday after Pentecost
10-25-2020
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
And you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Drawn by love, we come, to offer our whole selves in Christ’s service.
Let us worship the Lord!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, you built your church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Gather your church in unity, by your Holy Spirit, that it may manifest your power among all peoples to the glory of your name. Amen.
CALL TO CONFESSION
The Lord is our eternal dwelling place, from age to age. The Lord is our God. Trusting in God’s grace and mercy, let us confess our sins together:
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, we know this, your Greatest Commandment: love the Lord with heart, soul, and mind; love your neighbor as yourself.
These words dwell in our hearts and rest on our lips. And, yet, we are so slow to act upon them.
When we encounter neighbors in need, we are quick to pass judgment,
even though love demands empathy.
We see your children suffering, but are too busy, too weary to respond,
even though love demands compassion.
We see unjust systems that strip others of dignity but believe we are powerless to effect change,
even though love demands action.
And whenever we do not treat our neighbors as we ourselves would hope to be treated,
we do not love you fully.
Forgive us, Lord,
transform our hearts, restore our souls, and renew our minds, so that we might be faithful to your commandments.
(Silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON/DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
We are forgiven as living saints by Christ’s resurrection promise. Be glad and rejoice in the Lord our God who pours down grace in abundance.
Thanks be to God!
GLORIA PATRI (please stand)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
God of mercy, have mercy on us. God of wisdom, illumine our minds through your Holy Word. God of light, shine into our hearts. Eternal Goodness, deliver us from evil, God of Power, be our refuge and our strength, now and forever. Amen.
God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. 1 John 4:16b
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
1The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
2 Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.
15 You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. 16 You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord. 17 You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. 18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
Romans 3:19-28
19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
21 But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, 23 since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; 24 they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed; 26 it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.
27 Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.
Matthew 22:34-46
The Greatest Commandment
34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
The Question about David’s Son
41 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: 42 “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,
44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet”’?
45 If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” 46 No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
May God give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know the hope to which you are called.
Thanks be to God
REFLECTION: “Being a Faithful Steward” Rev. Norlita Kaul
AFFIRMATION – The Apostle’s
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
REMEMBERING OUR CHURCH HERITAGE Dolores Canaday
We offer ourselves: special music “One Song” Susan Smith, Dick Smith, Judy Smith, and Rev. Norlita Kaul
(By offering up our time, talents, intellect and resources, we’re asking God’s blessings upon them. Please prayerfully consider sending your tithes/offerings to the church by mail or by designating your church donation through the bill paying option if you do online banking. Sharing of ourselves within a phone call/text or email is another way in the offering of ourselves.)
DOXOLOGY (please stand)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Lord, you have entrusted us with the awe-inspiring task of sharing the message of the Gospel. We acknowledge that we cannot simply give money and expect your message to be spread. We must consistently give ourselves by offering our time, talents, gifts, and service. Stir within us the courage to be Christian stewards throughout our daily living. Accept these gifts as a symbol of our love and commitment to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
(1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 David S. Bell)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
HYMN “O God Our Help in Ages Past”
Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received its frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Soon bears us all away;
We fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come:
Be Thou our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BENEDICTION
May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent, one from the other. Amen. (Mizpah Benediction)
(Thanks to everyone who helped out with our worship this morning. It takes a village to raise a child the saying says. It takes a village to do worship virtually, our new saying during these days of pandemic. Stay safe and well. Pray often. Love always! Blessings for your week! )
Sources: Call to Worship Lectionary Aids for 2019-2020 Year A Vo.53.1 PCUSA, David S. Bell, and from the Book of Common Worship, Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville KY, 1993; pg. 378.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday November 1 at 2 a.m.—remember to turn back your clocks 1 hour on Saturday evening.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held in the sanctuary Today after worship to elect elders and deacons.
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY: For the November 15 worship service, Rev. Norlita would appreciate wedding pictures from the congregation for the PowerPoint. Please submit by November 11. All pictures will be scanned and returned safely.
SPECIAL MUSIC over the next few months, we will be setting up small groups- mostly groups with one person on each part (to ensure singers can be carefully spaced in the choir loft) using music from the choir anthem library. If you would like to be part of a small group, please email Donna Flint at [email protected] and indicate the part you sing (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). For Sundays when a small group is not available, we will schedule other special music. Please contact Donna or Ginny Conger ([email protected]) if you are willing to provide other special music.
TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP will meet in the church basement at “9:30ish”. BYOB (bring your own beverage). Questions? Call Nancy (697-3073) or Dolores (695-3723).
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:30 am in the church basement. Bring a beverage of choice, and BYOB Bring your own Bible….and Prayer Notebook. We’ll be studying the book of Genesis. Questions? Call Lee (692-7757). Come Join Us, all are welcome!
OUR TIME TO PRAY:
Those with health concerns:
-Nancy T (recovery)
-Bob & Jan J (recoveries)
-Sharon W (thanksgiving for recovery)
-LaVonne B (recovering at home)
-Jan B (recovery)
-Judy S (hand issues)
-Rocky (Judy M’s nephew)
-Jack (Lee’s father)
-Sue (Bonnie’s mother)
-Kara (Richard & Dolores’ daughter)
-Ann, wife of Rev. Terry D.
-Sue, friend of Ella (hospitalized)
Those who wait:
-John and Anna, expecting twins (Ann & Bill 1st time grandparents)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Dennis & Vivian L, Pam L, Darwin & Jeanne L
Our homebound or in care members: Barb B, Delores K, Nona M, Helen P, Rozella P, Cliff R, Stephen & Carrie V B, Dee W.
(Please reach out and call)
Those who mourn:
* We continue to pray for the Artz, Watson, Boy, Peterson, Jenner, Larson, and Koepsell families
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Birthdays and Anniversaries will be celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for October!
Ann D, Chad B, Jan J, Aaron M, Rozella P, Donna W, Michele K, Maria M, Mike M, Tami W, Maxine D, Rick S
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY for October!
David & Lee P, Roger & Marvis J, Kelly & Tami W
Lord, for these joys, we give thee thanks.
The Worship bulletin, music, and video sermon are available on our church’s website www.brookingspresbyterian.org for use at home during this time of COVID-19.
An e-mail copy of the message is available by request from the church office.
21st Sunday after Pentecost
10-25-2020
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
And you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Drawn by love, we come, to offer our whole selves in Christ’s service.
Let us worship the Lord!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Almighty God, you built your church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Gather your church in unity, by your Holy Spirit, that it may manifest your power among all peoples to the glory of your name. Amen.
CALL TO CONFESSION
The Lord is our eternal dwelling place, from age to age. The Lord is our God. Trusting in God’s grace and mercy, let us confess our sins together:
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, we know this, your Greatest Commandment: love the Lord with heart, soul, and mind; love your neighbor as yourself.
These words dwell in our hearts and rest on our lips. And, yet, we are so slow to act upon them.
When we encounter neighbors in need, we are quick to pass judgment,
even though love demands empathy.
We see your children suffering, but are too busy, too weary to respond,
even though love demands compassion.
We see unjust systems that strip others of dignity but believe we are powerless to effect change,
even though love demands action.
And whenever we do not treat our neighbors as we ourselves would hope to be treated,
we do not love you fully.
Forgive us, Lord,
transform our hearts, restore our souls, and renew our minds, so that we might be faithful to your commandments.
(Silent reflection)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON/DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
We are forgiven as living saints by Christ’s resurrection promise. Be glad and rejoice in the Lord our God who pours down grace in abundance.
Thanks be to God!
GLORIA PATRI (please stand)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
God of mercy, have mercy on us. God of wisdom, illumine our minds through your Holy Word. God of light, shine into our hearts. Eternal Goodness, deliver us from evil, God of Power, be our refuge and our strength, now and forever. Amen.
God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. 1 John 4:16b
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
1The Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
2 Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.
15 You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. 16 You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord. 17 You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. 18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
Romans 3:19-28
19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
21 But now, apart from law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed, and is attested by the law and the prophets, 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, 23 since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; 24 they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over the sins previously committed; 26 it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.
27 Then what becomes of boasting? It is excluded. By what law? By that of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.
Matthew 22:34-46
The Greatest Commandment
34 When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”
The Question about David’s Son
41 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: 42 “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,
44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet”’?
45 If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” 46 No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.
May God give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know the hope to which you are called.
Thanks be to God
REFLECTION: “Being a Faithful Steward” Rev. Norlita Kaul
AFFIRMATION – The Apostle’s
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
REMEMBERING OUR CHURCH HERITAGE Dolores Canaday
We offer ourselves: special music “One Song” Susan Smith, Dick Smith, Judy Smith, and Rev. Norlita Kaul
(By offering up our time, talents, intellect and resources, we’re asking God’s blessings upon them. Please prayerfully consider sending your tithes/offerings to the church by mail or by designating your church donation through the bill paying option if you do online banking. Sharing of ourselves within a phone call/text or email is another way in the offering of ourselves.)
DOXOLOGY (please stand)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Lord, you have entrusted us with the awe-inspiring task of sharing the message of the Gospel. We acknowledge that we cannot simply give money and expect your message to be spread. We must consistently give ourselves by offering our time, talents, gifts, and service. Stir within us the courage to be Christian stewards throughout our daily living. Accept these gifts as a symbol of our love and commitment to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
(1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 David S. Bell)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
HYMN “O God Our Help in Ages Past”
Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received its frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Soon bears us all away;
We fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
Our God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come:
Be Thou our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BENEDICTION
May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent, one from the other. Amen. (Mizpah Benediction)
(Thanks to everyone who helped out with our worship this morning. It takes a village to raise a child the saying says. It takes a village to do worship virtually, our new saying during these days of pandemic. Stay safe and well. Pray often. Love always! Blessings for your week! )
Sources: Call to Worship Lectionary Aids for 2019-2020 Year A Vo.53.1 PCUSA, David S. Bell, and from the Book of Common Worship, Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville KY, 1993; pg. 378.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday November 1 at 2 a.m.—remember to turn back your clocks 1 hour on Saturday evening.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held in the sanctuary Today after worship to elect elders and deacons.
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY: For the November 15 worship service, Rev. Norlita would appreciate wedding pictures from the congregation for the PowerPoint. Please submit by November 11. All pictures will be scanned and returned safely.
SPECIAL MUSIC over the next few months, we will be setting up small groups- mostly groups with one person on each part (to ensure singers can be carefully spaced in the choir loft) using music from the choir anthem library. If you would like to be part of a small group, please email Donna Flint at [email protected] and indicate the part you sing (Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass). For Sundays when a small group is not available, we will schedule other special music. Please contact Donna or Ginny Conger ([email protected]) if you are willing to provide other special music.
TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP will meet in the church basement at “9:30ish”. BYOB (bring your own beverage). Questions? Call Nancy (697-3073) or Dolores (695-3723).
THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will meet at 9:30 am in the church basement. Bring a beverage of choice, and BYOB Bring your own Bible….and Prayer Notebook. We’ll be studying the book of Genesis. Questions? Call Lee (692-7757). Come Join Us, all are welcome!
OUR TIME TO PRAY:
Those with health concerns:
-Nancy T (recovery)
-Bob & Jan J (recoveries)
-Sharon W (thanksgiving for recovery)
-LaVonne B (recovering at home)
-Jan B (recovery)
-Judy S (hand issues)
-Rocky (Judy M’s nephew)
-Jack (Lee’s father)
-Sue (Bonnie’s mother)
-Kara (Richard & Dolores’ daughter)
-Ann, wife of Rev. Terry D.
-Sue, friend of Ella (hospitalized)
Those who wait:
-John and Anna, expecting twins (Ann & Bill 1st time grandparents)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Dennis & Vivian L, Pam L, Darwin & Jeanne L
Our homebound or in care members: Barb B, Delores K, Nona M, Helen P, Rozella P, Cliff R, Stephen & Carrie V B, Dee W.
(Please reach out and call)
Those who mourn:
* We continue to pray for the Artz, Watson, Boy, Peterson, Jenner, Larson, and Koepsell families
- Prayers for our sister church First Presbyterian in Madison, SD, Pastor Mark Werner and Clerk of Session Trudi Nelson; our Presbytery of South Dakota; the PCUSA (leaders and staff); and our own Session, Deacons, members and friends. Christ’s churches in Brookings.
- Victims and families affected by the Coronavirus. God grant them all comfort and healing.
- Victims of wildfires, hurricanes, tropical storms and floods; the first responders/shelter workers serving in these areas during our pandemic.
- Prayers for our nation as it moves forward during these days prior to and after our Election on November 3.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Birthdays and Anniversaries will be celebrated the first Sunday of the month.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for October!
Ann D, Chad B, Jan J, Aaron M, Rozella P, Donna W, Michele K, Maria M, Mike M, Tami W, Maxine D, Rick S
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY for October!
David & Lee P, Roger & Marvis J, Kelly & Tami W
Lord, for these joys, we give thee thanks.
The Worship bulletin, music, and video sermon are available on our church’s website www.brookingspresbyterian.org for use at home during this time of COVID-19.
An e-mail copy of the message is available by request from the church office.