1. A Service of Word and Table

2. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 2 Entrance Sing each line as echo Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full… Full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!

3. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 3 Entrance Blessed is the One who comes In the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

4. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 4 Entrance Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full… Full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!

5. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 5 Entrance Blessed is the One who comes In the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

6. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 6 The Gospel of the Lord Luke 11:1-4 (New Revised Standard Version) He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial."

7. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 7 The Gospel of the Lord And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, "Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' And he answers from within, "Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.' I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

8. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 8 The Gospel of the Lord "So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

9. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 9 The Gospel of the Lord Luke 11:1-4 (New Revised Standard Version) He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial."

10. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 10 The Gospel of the Lord And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, "Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' And he answers from within, "Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.' I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

11. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 11 The Gospel of the Lord "So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

12. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 12 The Gospel of the Lord Luke 11:1-4 (New Revised Standard Version) He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial."

13. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 13 The Gospel of the Lord And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, "Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' And he answers from within, "Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.' I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, at least because of his persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs.

14. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 14 The Gospel of the Lord "So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for a fish, will give a snake instead of a fish? Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

15. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 15 Response to the Word Four stations are available to prepare you for prayer and Holy Communion. Confession of Faith (entry by elevators) Healing (behind screen to left of podium) Cleansing (back left corner) Silence(prayer room through door left of podium) Go to stations as you are led. You will be called to return in approximately 10 minutes.

16. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 16 Prayers for the Transformation of the World In our hearts and with our voices, let us pray to the Lord… For our planet, and all who protect us from the elements… (time for silent or spoken prayers) For all creatures on the earth, and all who care for them… For the peace of the world, and safety for all peoples… For justice in the governing of nations… For safe passage… For the mission of your church and all who seek to live it… For all who need faith, cleansing, healing, and a home in you… Cantor: Lord have mercy. People: Christ have mercy.

17. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 17 Invitation Come to the Lord’s Table, all you who love him. Come to the Lord’s Table, confess your sin. Come to the Lord’s Table, be at peace.

18. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 18 Confessing Our Sin We have not believed you or trusted in your power. Lord, help our unbelief. Silence or Testimony of belief. We have stained our souls by our action and inaction. Cleanse us, Lord. Silence or Testimony of cleansing.

19. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 19 Confessing Our Sin We are broken by disease, bruised by the sins of others, weakened and unable to repair ourselves. Heal us, Lord. Silence or Testimony of healing. We ignore your call to center our lives in you, and so are deaf to the hopes and cries of the poor, the sick, the needy, and the earth. Ground us, Lord! Silence or Testimony of centering.

20. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 20 Pardon When we confess our sinful ways, God abundantly pardons. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are all forgiven. Glory to God!

21. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 21 Offering and Receiving Peace By one Spirit we are all baptized into the one body. Let us then pursue the things that make for peace and build up our common life. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be always with you! And also with you. Signs of peace may be offered and received.

22. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 22 Thanksgiving and Communion The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

23. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 23 Thanksgiving and Communion It is right, and a good and joyful thing, Always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Holy Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. From the rising of the sun to its setting your name is praised among all peoples. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with your people on earth and all the company of heaven who for ever sing your praise:

24. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 24 Thanksgiving and Communion Sing each line as echo Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full… Full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!

25. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 25 Thanksgiving and Communion Blessed is the One who comes In the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

26. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 26 Thanksgiving and Communion You are holy, Almighty One! Blessed are you, Jesus Christ! In the power of the Spirit You created all things, blessed them, and called them good. You called to yourself a people To make your mercy and truth known in all the world. We betrayed your calling; You were faithful. We wandered from the way; You called us to return, and led us home.

27. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 27 Thanksgiving and Communion And still we turned from your ways, abused your creatures, and made ourselves slaves to sin and death. At the right time you came and dwelt among us, as one of us, bringing good news to the poor, healing the sick, raising the dead, sharing table with the unrighteous, and teaching the way that leads to life.

28. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 28 Thanksgiving and Communion By your incarnation, life, suffering, execution and resurrection, you gave birth to your church, delivered us from slavery and made a new covenant with us by water and the Spirit.

29. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 29 Thanksgiving and Communion On the night of your betrayal, Lord Jesus, you took bread, blessed it, broke it, gave it to your disciples and said, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” You did the same with the cup after the supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out is the new covenant in my blood.”

30. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 30 Thanksgiving and Communion Blessed Trinity, in remembrance of all you have done to save us, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we sing the mystery of our faith: Christ has come among us. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ abides with us. Christ will come again.

31. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 31 Thanksgiving and Communion Pour out your Spirit on us! Pour out your Spirit on these gifts! Make these gifts the body and blood of Christ. Make us, through them, Christ’s body alive in the world.

32. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 32 Thanksgiving and Communion Abba, Father! Let your kingdom come! Glory to you! Come, Lord Jesus! Be our daily bread! Glory to you!

33. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 33 Thanksgiving and Communion Holy Spirit! Send us to the world. Glory to you! Holy, Blessed Trinity! One God forever! Glory to you!

34. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 34 Thanksgiving and Communion The presiding pastor breaks the bread and raises the cup.

35. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 35 Thanksgiving and Communion The presiding pastor and a lay assistant invite you to come forward to receive the body and blood of Christ.

36. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 36 Thanksgiving and Communion Giving Thanks Lord, you now have set your servants free to go in peace as you have promised. For these eyes of ours have seen the Savior whom you have prepared for all the world to see! Blessing and honor and glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

37. GBOD A Service of Word and Table 37 Sending Forth You have seen the Savior. Go now in peace. And the blessing of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, One in Three and Three in One, Go with you. Amen.

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