Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 2 nd Street NW - Watertown, South Dakota Website: https://lcoorwatertown.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcoor/ Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, September 20, 2020, 8:30am Welcome and introduction of the theme of the day. Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (Silence is kept for reflection) Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Opening Song “Glorious Day” Prayer of the Day Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 2
nd Street NW - Watertown, South Dakota
Website: https://lcoorwatertown.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcoor/
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, September 20, 2020, 8:30am
Welcome and introduction of the theme of the day.
Invocation, Confession and Forgiveness
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
(Silence is kept for reflection)
Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and
of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Song “Glorious Day”
Prayer of the Day Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to embody the generosity of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism Kensley Joy Fryer, infant daughter of Anthony & Elizabeth Fryer Sponsors: Megan Engeltjes and Matthew Harms
Profession of Faith I ask you to profess your faith in Christ Jesus, reject sin, and confess the faith of the church. Do you renounce the devil and all the forces that defy God? Response: I renounce them. Do you renounce the powers of this world that rebel against God? Response: I renounce them. Do you renounce the ways of sin that draw you from God? Response: I renounce them.
Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Welcome We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God's creative and redeeming word to all the world.
Lesson Jonah 3:10 – 4:11 10When God saw what [the people of Ninevah] did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. 4:1But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. 2He prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and ready to relent from punishing. 3And now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4And the LORD said, “Is it right for you to be angry?” 5Then Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city, and made
a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city. 6The LORD God appointed a bush, and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort; so Jonah was very happy about the bush. 7But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered. 8When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” 9But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?” And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” 10Then the LORD said, “You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. 11And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?”
Gospel Matthew 20:1-16
[Jesus said to the disciples:] 1“The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. 3When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; 4and he said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’ So they went. 5When he went out again about noon and about three o’clock, he did the same. 6And about five o’clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, ‘Why are you standing here idle all day?’ 7They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard.’ 8When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.’ 9When those hired about five o’clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. 10Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. 11And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, 12saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ 13But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? 14Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. 15Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ 16So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
This is the Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon “That’s Not Fair!" Pastor Dan Ofstehage
Song of the Day “What A Beautiful Name”
Offering Text to Give: 605-250-6765
Temple Talks God’s Work. Our Hands.
“Loaves and Fishes” Justin Ruesch Food Distribution Video
Prayers of the Church Hospitalized/Ill: John Stonebarger, Bev Owen, Drake Rounds, Ron Koosman, Arlyn Adolphsen, Greg Dubois, Susan Lorenz, sister of Mary Jo Manzey David Lehmann, son of Don & Sharon Lehmann (former members/friends of LCOOR)
Avery West, granddaughter of Deb Larson Barb Iverson, friend of Ken & Renae Madison Rodger Gross, friend of Bill & Cathy Zubke MaryAnn McAtee, mother of Anne (Heath) Rylance Josh Anderson, grandson of Terri Bruner
Birth: Tucker Eugene Rice, born to Eric & Megan Rice
Deaths: Gary Thoreson Dean Gackstetter LeRoy Friedrichsen, father of Curt (Joan) Friedrichsen Renee Bender, grandmother of Kasen and Kyndal Bender
Holy Communion Words of Institution and the Lord’s Prayer
Post Communion Blessing and Benediction
Sending Song “Everlasting God”
Call to Service Pastor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!
People: Thanks be to God!
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Serving This Morning Presiding: Pastor Kent Stillson; Preaching: Pastor Dan Ofstehage Thank you to our Worship Team today! Sound & Projection: Pete Juba, Robyn VanMeter
Church School Teacher Blessing!!
“O God of wisdom, in your goodness you
provide faithful teachers for your church.
By your Holy Spirit, give all teachers
insight into your holy word, lives that are
examples to us all, and the courage to
know and do the truth; through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”
Sunday Teachers
Danielle Meyer Kelsey Anderson
Denise Schmahl Alissa Iverson
Kari Stein Katie Tennis
Dana Stimson Ella Lickei
Terry Ulrich Lisa Ulrich
Steve Anderson Sandy Zubke
Cheryl Anderson Dot McAreavey
Wednesday Teacher
Zowie Goddard Josline Fick
Paris Hanten Jessalyn Holden
Olivia Fox John Brennan
Emmi Ebsen Brooklyn Gronau
Kelli Thomas Kjersten Fisk
Kelsey Gainor Stephanie Dahl
Nikki Landmark Kelli Serie
Wendy Kruger Sarah Ofstehage
Becky Schloterbeck
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 Second St NW ● Watertown SD
Phone: 886-2696 ● Fax: 886-3362 Email: [email protected]
Web: https://lcoorwatertown.org
Staff Pastors Kent Stillson, Senior Pastor Dan Ofstehage, Associate Pastor
Worship & Music Coordinator Robbyn Givens
Welcoming & Caring Ministries Twila Schmitt
Administrative Secretary Jodi Spilde
Business Manager Donna Hamre
Youth Director Philip Lickei
Christian Education Director Christy Crook
Preschool Nikki Landmark, Director/Teacher Wendy Kruger, Paraprofessional
Custodian Adam Lauseng
Janitorial Marilyn Byer and Jodi Pearson
Donations Sought: The following items are
needed to help package "Care Kits" -- pillow cases (new or gently used), bath towels (new or gently used) and washcloths. These items will be used for Newborn Kits for Global Health Ministries who distribute them to new mothers. Donations may be left at The Welcome Center. Thanks!
THIS WEEK: September 20 - 27
SUNDAY – Holy Communion September 20th
God’s Work. Our Hands. | Rally Sunday 8:30am Contemporary Worship Service 9:00am – 1:00pm Blood Drive 9:30am Church School 9:30am Sandwich Ministry 10:30am Traditional Worship Service MONDAY September 21
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8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 10:30am Funeral – Gary Thoreson 7:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)
7:30pm HS Fireplace Devotions
TUESDAY September 22nd
October Newsletter Deadline 11:30am Pastor Text Study 1:30pm Staff Meeting 6:30pm Worship & Music Committee Meeting
WEDNESDAY – Holy Communion Sept. 23rd
God’s Work. Our Hands. | Rally Wednesday 8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry 12:15pm Men’s Lunch 5:30pm Church School 6:30pm WOW Worship 7:15pm 7/8 Confirmation Small Group Leader Mtg 7:30pm HS Deeper
THURSDAY September 24th
10:00am Book Club 10:45am Preschool Chapel with Pastor Dan 2:45pm Preschool Chapel with Pastor Dan 4:00pm HS. Coffee & Conversation (Gather) 5:15pm Al-Anon (Assembly B)
FRIDAY September 25th
8:00am Watertown Sandwich Ministry
SATURDAY September 26th
5:30pm Worship (lay led)
SUNDAY September 27th
8:30am Contemporary Worship Service 9:30am Church School 9:30am Sandwich Ministry 10:30am Traditional Worship Service
7th/8th Grade Confirmation
If you have not registered your 7th or 8th grader yet, please do so Online at https://lcoorwatertown.org/.
Wed, September 23 – Small Group Leaders Meeting @ 7:15pm.
Wed, September 30 – Confirmation Workshop #1 @ 7:15pm
Offering Zoom Bible Study If anyone is interested in participating in the
September 2020 Gather Bible Study via Zoom
(online), please send an email
to [email protected]. The Bible Study is
the first of a three-part series focusing on "holy
time." A date and time will be selected based on
the needs of those who respond to this invitation to
study together in a new way.
Live Stream of Worship
We will Live Stream our Sunday 8:30am Worship Service. Please note that a recording of this service will be archived and available for viewing afterward on our website.
Mission of the Month Lutheran Campus
Ministry Drawing on the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, Campus Ministry bears witness to God’s amazing grace within the context of higher education. Sensitive to the pastoral needs of those on campus and engaged in the intellectual discourse of the university, Campus Ministry strives to communicate the Gospel in fresh ways. Mission of the Month offering is above your regular giving, if you would like to designate to this mission, clearly mark your envelope or memo line as such. Thank you for your continued support of this great ministry.
God’s Work. Our Hands. RALLY DAY
Be sure to join us Sunday (Sept. 20) and Wednesday (Sept. 23) for Rally Day and God's Work. Our Hands!
Students and teachers will celebrate coming back together with fun outdoor activities (weather permitting)!
As we approach a new way of serving this fall, a variety of God's Work. Our Hands "take home kits" will be available for individuals and families in the Great Hall!
We're also looking for helpers to deliver gift bags to 100 households on Sunday (Sept. 20).
We hope you'll break out those bright yellow God's Work. Our Hands shirts -- and help us "Be The Light" on Sept. 20 and 23!
Attendance & Offering
Sunday, September 6th
Live Stream – (10:30) 126
Saturday, September 12th
- (5:30) 33
Sunday, September 13th
Lake- (9:00) 227, (10:30) 275
Sunday, September 13th
- (10:30) 30
Wednesday, September 16th
- (6:30) 24
Offering
General Fund: $7,719.58; Debt Reduction: $125.00 Mission of the Month: $17.74; Other Missions: $100.00
Simply Giving Offering (9/7 – 9/11)
General Fund: $4,579.87; Debt Reduction: $21.00; Mission of the Month: $6.75; Other Missions: $39.62
Men’s Lunch Bring your own lunch and meet up with a group of men on Wednesdays here at the church at 12:15pm. Join in on the Bible study/discussion and fellowship of each other every week or as your schedule allows.
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