Bulletin for Oct. 23, 2016

Genesee Lutheran Parish

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23rd  Sunday After Pentecost               October 23, 2016

WE GATHER

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements    

Confession and Forgiveness:

Blessed be the holy Trinity, +one God:

the only Sovereign, who dwells in light;

Christ Jesus, who came to save sinners;

the Holy Spirit, who lives within us.  Amen

God of overflowing grace,

We come to you with repentant hearts.

Forgive us for shallow thankfulness.

Forgive us for passing by the ones in need,

Forgive us for setting our hopes on fleeting treasures

Forgive us our neglect and thoughtlessness.

Bring us home from the wilderness of sin,

And strengthen us to serve you

In all that we do and say;

Through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.  Amen

There is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

By the grace of God in +Christ Jesus,

who gave himself up for us all,

your sins are forgiven and you are made free.

Rejoice with the angels and with one another!

We are home in God’s mercy, now, and forever.  Amen

Hymn      God of Mercy, God of Light                 #714

Kyrie and Hymn of Praise      pp 147-151

Prayer of the Day

Holy God, our righteous judge, daily your mercy surprises us with everlasting forgiveness. Strengthen our hope in you, and grant that all peoples of the earth may find their glory in you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

First Reading           Jeremiah 4:7-10, 19-22

Psalm  84:1-7

Second Reading          2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation   p. 151

Gospel               Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

Hymn   Love Divine, All Loves Excelling              # 631

Apostles Creed   p. 105

Prayers of the Church

*Each petition ends with   “Hear us O God”

         “Your Mercy is Great”

Sharing the Peace

Offering

Offering Prayer

Blessing

WE ARE SENT TO MISSION

Benediction  

Hymn    Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer               #618     

Call to Mission P: Go in peace…C: Thanks be to God!

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Announcements

If you are interested in being a part of the call committee please let one of the council members know. We will be starting the process of forming the Call Committee soon.

Sunday School starts at 9

Saturday Oct. 22: Oct. Fest 2016-benifiting Lutheran Campus Ministry 4-6pm 1912 Building in the Great Room. More information on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

Oct. 30: Potluck dinner after church-bring your favorite, casserole or main dish or salad or desserts.  

Sunday, Nov. 22: Cluster Meeting 4-6 pm Emmanuel Church, Moscow-everybody welcome-dinner is provided-important discussion on desired qualities in our next Bishop. We need at least one more person to go. Notes from Oct. 9th meeting enclosed with today’s bulletin  If you can think of someone you think would be a good bishop please let a council member or Rosanna know.

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Total offering for Sunday, Oct. 16 is $417

Financial summary for Jan through end of Sept 2016

Monthly average expenses: $7,453

Monthly average income: $7,337

Shortfall: $1,044