Christ Lutheran Heath Ohio Worship Service Sunday October 11, 2026

20th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, October 11, 2026 INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY In Isaiah we are given a vision of the great feast to come, when God will wipe away death forever. In Jesus’ parable about a great banquet, those invited do not come, so the invitation is extended to others. In our liturgy God spreads a table before us. Even amid anxiety and hardship we rejoice in the peace of God which surpasses all understanding. With great joy we feast at the table of the Lord, and we go forth to share the wonderful invitation with others hungering and thirsting for the abundant life of God. INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS GATHERING SONG: Lord I Lift Your Name on High ELW 857 GREETING KYRIE CANTICLE OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY FIRST READING: Isaiah 25:1-9 PSALM 23 SECOND READING: Philippians 4:1-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW p. 188 GOSPEL: Matthew 22:1-14 SERMON: “Rejoice in the Lord!” HYMN OF THE DAY: How Great Thou Art ELW 856 CREED PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION PEACE OFFERING OFFERING PRAYER DIALOGUE PREFACE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY WORDS OF INSTITUTION LORD’S PRAYER INVITATION TO COMMUNION LAMB OF GOD DISTRIBUTION HYMN: We Come to the Hungry Feast ELW 479 POST-COMMUNION PRAYER BLESSING SENDING SONG: Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises ELW 535 DISMISSAL