Welcome to Worship
Welcome to worship at Christ Mertz in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. However you got here this morning, whether out of habit, out of hope, or somewhere in between, we’re glad you showed up. Pull up a seat, grab a coffee, and make yourself at home.
What’s in this service
It’s harvest season in Berks County, and the readings this week all circle around vineyards and fruit. We open with a Temple Talk from Stacy Perlaski, Director of Development at Opportunity House, then move into confession and forgiveness, the Prayer of the Day, and the Children’s Sermon.
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 5:1-7 (the song of the vineyard)
Psalm 80:7-15
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46 (the parable of the tenants)
Music:
Gathering Song: “My Lord of Light” (ELW 832)
Hymn of the Day: “There in God’s Garden” (ELW 342)
Offertory Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (ELW 884)
Sending Hymn: “Jesus Loves Me” (ELW 595)
Our prayers this morning remember Francis of Assisi, whose day is October 4, along with the farmers finishing their fall work, the Brandywine Food Pantry, and the new school pantry at Brandywine Heights. We close with a harvest benediction for the fields and the people who work them.
Coming up
Blood Drive: today
Youth Glow Up Party: Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 PM (5th grade and older; haunted hayride, games, music, and food)
Trick or Trunk: Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 PM
Jazzy Music Sunday: October 25 at 9:00 AM, with guest guitarist John Arnold, the Kutztown University jazz band, and the Christ Mertz Choir
Fall Craft Fair: Saturday, November 7
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16 Fleetwood Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522
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Copyright & Licensing
Liturgical texts, scripture readings, and music reprinted from Sundays and Seasons, copyright © Augsburg Fortress. Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Music and texts used by permission; license #SAS002147. OneLicense #A-721235 with podcasting/streaming. All rights reserved. CCLI Church Copyright License® 22713895 Size B and CCLI Streaming License™ 22713905 Size B. All rights reserved.
Service music:
“My Lord of Light,” © 1995 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-721235.
“There in God’s Garden,” Eric Routley, © 1976 Hinshaw Music, Inc. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-721235.
“Jesus Loves Me,” words by Anna B. Warner (1820-1915), music by William B. Bradbury (1816-1868). Reprinted with permission under OneLicense #A-721235.
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow,” Louis Bourgeois and Thomas Ken. CCLI Song #56204. Public domain. Reprinted with permission under CCLI License #2964851.
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