Sunday, September 27–18th Sunday after Pentecost–Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Wildwood New Jersey

ZOOM SERVICE Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Wildwood New Jersey Sunday, September 27 18th Sunday after Pentecost Celebrating 120 Years as Part of Wildwood’s Faith Community 8:00 AM Spoken service - quieter approach to the Worship 10:30 AM Traditional Sung Worship Zoom meeting information for the 10:30 AM Worship will be sent in an email as a calendar invitation. If you wish to receive the calendar invitation, please email the church office. YouTube Live Stream for 10:30 AM Worship is at the end of this message. If you would like a copy of the order of worship or the Celebrates, please email or call the church office and leave a message. Thank you! 10:30 AM Worship Pastor – Mark Bruesehoff Vicar – Kenneth Bassett Preacher – Vicar Ken Celebrant – Pastor Mark Acolyte – Altar Guild – Kathy Weaver Communion Assistant – Gift Bearers – Greeter – Lay Assistant – Lector – Dar Weaver Musician – Erik Walters Usher – Rick Brown Altar Flowers in loving memory of Frank A. Bruno given by his family. Hymns Gathering Song 529 Jesus, We Are Gathered Hymn of the Day 772 Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways Sending Song 815 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Introduction Jesus’ parable about two sons who don’t do what they say reveals surprises in the reign of God. In the reading from Ezekiel the people claim the ways of the Lord are unfair, while God offers repentance and new life. Paul urges us to look to Christ as a model of humility, putting the interests of others above our own. Nourished by the broken bread and shared cup, we offer our lives for the sake of our needy world. Prayer of the Day God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them and they follow me. Alleluia. (John 10:27) Readings and Psalm Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 The fairness of God’s way Psalm 25:1-9 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love. (Ps. 25:6) Philippians 2:1-13 Christ humbled to the point of death on a cross Matthew 21:23-32 A parable of doing God’s will ________________________________________ Help Feed the Northeast! This October, Holy Trinity is partnering with Thrivent to collect 500 or more non-perishable food and personal care items for Lazarus House Ministries. Once we reach our 500-item goal, Thrivent will donate an additional $500 to Lazarus House! ________________________________________ Copyrighted content covered by the following licenses: Augsburg Fortress SAS004230 CCLI 1813135