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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

6420 HART LANE

AUSTIN, TEXAS

 

An Invitation to Worship

 

October 3, 2004

 

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

 

Holy Communion Setting One


Holy Communion service from Lutheran Book of Worship, copyright 1978, by Augsburg Fortress Publishing

Used by permission.  License #5585-L.


 

WORD OF WELCOME

OPENING HYMN

     Hymn No. 486    Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

 

PRAYER OF THE DAY       

           Almighty God, source of every blessing, your generous goodness comes to us anew every day.  By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen

 

FIRST LESSON

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c*

PSALM

      Psalm 111*
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. (Ps. 111:1)

SECOND LESSON

    2 Timothy 2:8-15*
 

GOSPEL

     Luke 17:11-19*

SERMON                          Pastor Brian Peterson

 

HYMN OF THE DAY
       

            Hymn No. 393   Rise, Shine, You People!

 

APOSTLES CREED                                          

 

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

 

LORD’S PRAYER

 

COMMUNION                                                        

OFFERING                                                         Choir

           With A Joyful Song                            Price/Besig  

CLOSING HYMN

       Hymn No. 356   O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

 


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