WELCOME to Bethel Lutheran Church!

Thanks for coming! We are glad you are here with us for worship! This morning, we reflect on the connection between our faith, and

the jobs and occupations that take up so much of our lives. May you be challenged, uplifted and inspired by our service, and

may it make a difference in your life as you leave today!

* You are invited to stand as you are able.

The Children’s Message: Pastor John Lestock

Music Ministry: “Morning Has Broken” arr. Jason Krug Heidi Selander, flute; Edith Lampman, bell tree; Sonja McGill, piano

The First Lesson: Proverbs 16:1-3 L: The Word of the Lord.

P: Thanks be to God!

The Second Lesson: Colossians 3:23-24 L: The Word of the Lord.

P: Thanks be to God!

*Gospel Acclamation: “Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil” #512

*The Gospel Lesson: John 6:25-29

The Video

The Message: “What Do You Do And Why Do You Do It?” Pastor John Lestock

*The Hymn: “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” #678 (See insert for lyrics)

*The Offering Prayer: L: Our Great and Generous Giver… P: You have blessed us with so much and made such a

difference in our lives. Now empower our generosity and help us to be a blessing to others. In your Name and Spirit we pray. Amen!

Giving our First and Best to God through our Offering

The Offering Music: Improvisation on “Galilee” James

*The Great Thanksgiving: L: The Lord is with you... P: And also with you. L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them to the Lord. L: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. P: It is right to give our thanks and praise. L: It is good and right for us to offer our thanks, praise, and

worship for all that has been done for us. God created us, calls us, and assures us of a place in His family and kingdom.

Now we ask to be blessed and inspired through this Holy meal, and empowered to live as God’s sons and daughters.

*The Words of Institution

*The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*The Invitation to Communion: L: Jesus died to offer us forgiveness and new life! Come and receive His free gifts through this meal!

The Communion Hymn “Jesus Loves Me” arr. Barbara Brocker

Edith Lampman, piano; Sonja McGill, bell tree

*The Communion Blessing

*The Prayers of God’s People: L: Lord of heaven and earth… P: Hear our prayer!

*The Closing Blessing:

The Closing Hymn: “God Is Here” #526 (See insert for lyrics)

*The Sending: L: Now go as people with a purpose in all situations and scenarios of life... P: We go to “walk our talk” as reflections of God’s love and grace!

Postlude: Improvisation on “Abbott’s Leigh” James

The Prelude: “Earth and All Stars” James

The Welcome/Announcements

*The Opening Hymn: “Earth and All Stars” #731 (See insert for lyrics)

*The Pastoral Greeting: Leader: Let us begin our worship in the Name and Spirit of the Author of all Life, Hope, and Love... People In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

*Today’s Responsive Reading: L: In our jobs and work places, where we invest so much time and energy each week... P: Show us how to make a difference, Lord! L: With our co-workers and colleagues, that we work beside and share responsibilities, with…. P: Show us how to love them, Lord! L: With those in positions of supervision, management, and leadership... P: Show us how to serve, Lord! L: And with the gifts, talents, abilities, and experience we share

each day... P: Show us how to use our influence, Lord.

*The Prayer of the Day: L: Our Gracious and Giving God… P: Continue to challenge us to utilize and demonstrate our faith in our work and occupations. Keep our eyes open to the opportunities to share what we believe in our words, deeds, and attitudes. In your Name and Spirit, we pray. Amen!

*Sharing God’s Peace: L: The peace of the Lord be with you always. P: And also with you!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020| 8:00 AM WORSHIP Downtown Campus

•Radio: WEVR (1550 AM/106.3 FM) •Bethel’s Facebook page (facebook.com/blchudson/) •Bethel’s Website (bethelhudson.org/livestreaming/)

•YouTube (bit.ly/Bethel_Hudson_YouTube or go to YouTube.com and type Bethel Lutheran Church

Hudson, WI in the search field)

Pastor John Lestock, Preacher Pastor Kris Kurzejeski,

Pastor Ladd Sonnenberg, Worship Leaders

Worship Notes

THOSE WHO ARE SICK, INJURED AND IN NEED OF HEALING Carol Amdahl, Marlin Amdahl, Marlys Anderson, Jason Benson, Pastor Bob Bipes, Jeff Bowers, Debra Brathall, Bill & Jane Dahlin, Teresa Dickman, Paul Engebretson, Sheryl Erickson, Patrick Gibbons, Jane Hanson, Tyler Hanson, Sharon Haugo, Sam Head, Chuck Hildebrandt, Barb Holt, Joe Kinney, Ruth Lewis, Laura Lindahl, Paul Martinson, Brent Myster, Donna Offerdahl, Bill Olson, Terri Pomeroy, Betty Seastedt, Sharon & Jon Sippel, Joan Sorensen, Richard Thoemke, Dick Trende, Paul Vandersteen, Dorothy Vietor.

THOSE SERVING OR DEPLOYED IN THE MILITARY Scotty Krause, Charlie Richards, Peyton Massie, Cheyanne Massie, Charles Kemper, Maija Agee, Tom Hitzke.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, this week, was Stanley Earl Stensgaard, child of April & Daniel Stensgaard.

TODAY’S WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Piano: Skip James Song Leader: Tracey Jenkinson Reader: Jeff Maki Technical Assistants: Bill Jenkinson & Ashley Dorr

WE HOLD IN PRAYER

“Hard work is a thrill and a joy, when you are in the will of God”

-Robert A. Cook