Weekly Worship Resources
Twenty-Second Sunday
after Pentecost
October 20, 2024
Weekly Liturgy
Weekly Worship Texts
In Holy Communion, God meets us in the meal. Jesus is truly present, and we come by the Spirit’s grace. You are always welcome at God’s table. All baptized believers are welcome to share in this, God’s gift to us.
Receive the bread and eat. Gluten free option by request.Receive the wine (or juice) and drink. Place cup in nearby basket.
Welcome
Beloved of Christ, welcome to worship, faith education and Christian fellowship this day. May you sense the embrace of God’s love through the people you interact with here.
Preparation for Worship
God, you have promised: “When [those who know my name] call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble” (Psalm 91:15, NRSV). I pray for anyone here today who needs this assurance. Amen.
Prayer Ventures
Ask the Spirit to deepen our understanding of our identity and purpose as baptized children of God, called and equipped to live with gratitude and joy, to share the life-giving news of Jesus Christ and to work for justice and peace.
Stewardship of your whole life
Mark 10:42-44–Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all.
Jesus gives us a reality that’s topsy-turvy from what we know! We achieve greatness by serving others? Why is this so hard? What kind of heart-transformation does it require?
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Today’s gospel starts with disciples obsessing over who will be closest to Jesus, leading to Jesus teaching his followers about God’s take on importance and power. Here Jesus makes it explicit that the reversal of values in God’s community is a direct challenge to the values of the dominant culture, where wielding power over others is what makes you great. When we pray “your kingdom come” we are praying for an end to tyranny and oppression. We pray this gathered around the cross, a sign of great shame transformed to be the sign of great honor and service.
A Quote From Fr. Richard Rohr
You are created in the image of God from the very beginning. This is the basis for God’s justice: Since everyone is made in the image of God, then we need to recognize, honor, and respect the image of God in everyone.
No exceptions.
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