OUR SAVIORS THIS WEEK POST ON A FRIG, NEAR A PHONE, ON AN ALTAR AND ANY OTHER SACRED PLACE

PRAYER CONCERNS

CALENDAR

Sept. 18th — Sept. 25th Today

8:00 am 9:00 am 10:15 am 10:15 am

Choir Rehearsal Worship/HC CF Youth Kick Off Sunday

Monday

8:00 am - [JR @ WTC] 11:30 am 9:00 am - WCC Open 2:00 pm 12:00 pm Messenger Deadline

Tuesday 1:00 4:00 2:00 6:30 5:00 6:30

pm - [JR @ WTC] pm pm - WCC Open pm pm CFS/ N Conf. pm Scout Troop 13

Wednesday

Noon Worship/HC 2:00 pm - [JR @ WTC] 5:30 pm

Thursday

Friday Saturday

9:00 am - WCC Open 1:00 pm

Sunday

8:00 am 9:00 am 10:15 am 10:15 am

Choir Rehearsal Worship/HC CF 1st Sun. Youth Group

HC = CF = SS = WCC =

Holy Communion Coffee Fellowship Sunday School Women’s Clothes Closet

Our SaviOr’S Lutheran ChurCh

HEALING AND PEACE: Helen Molzahn (sister of Linda & Chuck Rudrud; Jessie Hanson; Sandy Pohlman (grandmother of Alexandra & Dejah Pohlman); Brynn Panek; Evangelina (friend of Bev Sanborn); Denise Hampel (sister of Mikel Hampel); Kaye Kjome; Jim Hynek (father of Steve Hynek); Dave Moyer; Eric Erdman & family (friend of Cindi & J erry M cM ullin), Laura Olson (friend of Chris Krueger); Edward Lord, Joyce Gossman (sister of Darlene Kroner); Warren Lee (great-grandson of Elaine Lee); Juanita Kelly (sister of Betty Linse); Dale Duresky; Jack Gleason (uncle of Jerry & Cindy McMullin); Todd Killberg (neighbor of Bev Sanborn); Erik Rudrud (son of Linda & Chuck Rudrud); Chris Smiley (daughter of Bonnie Powell); D. JoAnn Wilson (friend of Cheryl & Cindy Vieth); Ellie Horstmann (mother of Connie Horstmann); Candy (friend of Nancy Winberg), Patsy Olson (sister-in-law of Carol Miller;) Shirley & Jim Atchison; Myrna White (sister of Karen Geier); Pete Harman; Eugene Herold (Colleen P itz’s brother); Ron Olson (friend of J oanne Richmond); Kenny Mark (family of Jeanne Johnson.); Walfred Olson (friend of Ardelle Ender); Frank Rudrud (Chuck & Linda Rudrud’s brother); Jayce Calvert; Becca (friend of N ancy Winberg); Laurie Landry (friend of Jeanne Johnson). GRIEVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF: Members & Friends in the Armed Forces: Gene & Gary & Greg P hillips (sons of Gene and Sonia Phillips); Gabriel W. Kleven (grandson of Patricia Kleven, great-grandson of Iva Mercier); Douglas Smits (nephew of Linda & Chuck Rudrud); Ian Vanlin (grandson of Marjorie Mattie); Christopher Beckhoff (cousin of Hanson family); Emilee Germanson (granddaughter of Marian Meyer); Brian Mixon (nephew of Mikel Hampel); Brandon Allen (grandson of Bob & Nance Klapper); Andy Poggemann (grandson of Judy Oslun). Please provide our office with regular updates. Unless we’ve heard otherwise, a name will be retired from the worship remembrance after one month. Email: [email protected]

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church accepts contributions electronically by transfer from your bank account, or by credit/debit card. To access you may use your mobile device to scan this QR code or use the links available at oursaviorslutheranchurch.net. Please contact the church office if you have questions.

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September 18, 2016 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost All are welcome in this church! The Good News of God’s grace is for all, regardless of age, abilities, physical & mental health, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, income or strength of faith. There is nothing we do, have done or will do that can separate us from the love of God. God makes no exceptions, nor do we. Come join us in praise, prayer and the work of our Lord!

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) 612 Division St. / La Crosse, WI / (608) 782-3468 www.oursaviorslutheranchurch.net

“Our mission is to make the love of Christ known to all as we worship, serve and grow together.” *********************************************

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Joanne Richmond, Interim Minister —[email protected] Pastor Lisa Shank, Visitation Pastor—[email protected] Ann Vallier, Admin. Asst. — [email protected] Jessica Zinniel, Youth & Family Ministry—[email protected] David Richardson, Choir Director & Organist—[email protected] Louise Temte, Organist—[email protected]

As always, any one can be a part of this out-reach program on any given Tuesday. Prep work starts at 1:00 pm and lasts about two hours. Serving begins at 5:00, so we ask volunteers to come at 4:30 and we are usually done by 6:30. You will bless others, and they will bless you right back. PRAYERS WITHIN OUR SYNOD: For the family and friends of Rev. Dr. Douglas Larson-Sell who died unexpectedly on Sept. 11. Pr. Larson-Sell began his ministry at Bethel & Bethany Lutheran Churches in Viroqua in 1988, served in Minnesota and most recently at Christ Lutheran, Spring Green, Wis. He is the son-in-law of Jim and Rebecca Larson of Good Shepherd Lutheran, Viroqua.

Welcome, visitors! We hope your time with us is a blessing, and that you will come back soon. Please ask ushers for directions or any needed information.

PRAYERS FOR MINISTRIES OF PASTORS, CONGREGATIONS AND SYNODS ~Utica Lutheran & Pr. Nile Sandeen ~St. Peter's Lutheran & Pr. Jeff Ruetten ~Lewis Valley & Pr. Kris Fahey ~Peace Lutheran & Pr. Chuck Miller ~Southeastern Iowa Synod ~St. Paul Area Synod

The Lord’s Table is open to all baptized Christians who are communing in their home churches, and w ho desire God’s forgiveness and new life through the real presence of Jesus. For our Communion, we invite you to come up the center aisle, take an empty cup to receive wine or take a cup pre-filled with juice. Please let Pastor know if you desire a gluten-free wafer.

Our WOMEN’S CLOTHES CLOSET accepts gently used w omen ’s clothes during the hours that they are open. They are open on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

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PLEASE USE THE PEW CARDS TODAY. W e ask you to fill them out w henever you receive Holy Communion. In addition, use them for prayer requests, hymn requests, to get the newsletter, to give us address changes, or for any communication with the office or pastor. Put them in the offering plate, hand them to an usher, leave them on the office desk, or give them to the pastor as you leave any worship. Feel free to list more than one name per card. WE INVITE THE YOUNG TO USE OUR SPARK YOUTH BULLETIN TODAY. There are two versions, one for a pre-reader and one for a early reader. They are based on today’s Scripture texts, and can be used in church and at home as a great teaching tool. Feel free to take one for any child or grandchild in your life. If you need hearing assistance, ask the Ushers for our special devices. Thank you for joining us today! I f you w ant to know more w ays to get involved here at OSLC visit our website: www.oursaviorslutheranchurch.net. 2

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BOY SCOUT TROUP 13 is gearing up for the Fall. W eekly meetings are on Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m. Troop 13 will serve coffee fellowship on September 18th. We are always looking for more boys to join in the fun and sign up for Boy Scouts. They just need to be age 11 to 18. If you have any questions, contact Justin Pitz, Scout Master [email protected] or Rich Pitz: 784-5825.

FOR OUR WORSHIP TODAY Altar Flowers: In memory of Donald Wensole

PRELUDE BRING YOUR RUMMAGE SALE ITEMS to the stage starting Sunday, September 18th. Also, please mark your calendar: the Rummage Sale is Thursday, October 6th and Friday, October 7th.

“Pastorale“

By K. K. Davis

GATHERING The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God

OSLC is responsible for delivering mobile meals for the w eek of October 2 — 8. Pick up will be at Mayo Health Care on Market Street at 10:50 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Please contact Betty Linse if you would like to volunteer for this great and valuable resource our community gives to enrich the lives of others. If you have not delivered mobile meals before, please consider! Thank you. Betty Linse 7885424.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO WORSHIP

SAVE THE DATE and mark your calendar for the upcoming events: CROP Walk Oct. 9th; LWR Sewing Kits Oct.; Fashion Cornucopia Nov. 5th; and Angel Tree mid Nov.

L Almighty God, to w hom all hearts are open, all desires know n, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen.

We have a wonderful item to help you with all your fall cleaning needs! The Dorcas Society’s Spiff Cloths clean everything from w indow s to car grills! I nside the house or outside, the Spiff Cloth gets the job done! We only have a very few of the famous Spiff Cloths left. We are not going to order more, so if you need a replacement or have yet to get one, you may contact any member of the Dorcas Society to get yours before they’re all gone. Still at the low, low price of just $5.00 each. Paula Tippery and Colleen Pitz.

L Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. Gracious God, have mercy on us. We confess that we have turned from you and given ourselves into the power of sin. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things we have done and things we have failed to do. Turn us again to you, and uphold us by your Spirit, so that we may live and serve you in newness of life through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. C Amen.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU! COME FOR SUPPER! Last week we served many meals. OSLC along w ith a North Conference Church will be preparing the meal this week. The main entrée will be chicken, gravy, and bisques.

CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS p. 211 L Blessed be the holy Trinity, ☩ one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. C Amen.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. GATHERING SONG

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GREETING p. 213 P The grace of our Lord J esus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. CANTICLE OF PRAISE p. 213 Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest; glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest; glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest; glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to God in the highest; glory to God, glory to God, and peace to God’s people on earth, and peace to God’s people on earth.

PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray. God among us, we gather in the name of your Son to learn love for one another. Keep our feet from evil paths. Turn our minds to your wisdom and our hearts to the grace revealed in your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

WORD

God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. Reader: Let us prepare ourselves for the Word of God as it comes to us in the reading of the Holy Scripture. C Our hearts and minds are open.

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PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE TABLE AND WELCOME CENTER IN THE NARTHEX AS YOU COME TO WORSHIP OR AS YOU LEAVE WORSHIP. Help yourself to the devotionals, Living Lutheran magazines, daily devotionals, and leave your bottle caps and eye glasses in the appropriate places.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Bulletin and the Messenger are always available on the web at www.oursaviorslutheranchurch.net. Whether you are courageous like Peter or loyal as Ruth; you are sure to find something in common with the Superhero’s of the Bible. Come find out this year at Sunday School. Classes start September 18, 2016. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m. Message from your CALL COMMITTEE: Y our input is important as w e prepare for the call process! The survey is in your issue of the September Messenger, at https://oslccc.typeform.com/to/YgLBXB, (case sensitive), and on Our Savior’s website … you will also have the opportunity to receive a copy today (or multiple copies for household members) to return right away, bring back in next week or mail into the church office. There is a survey drop box in the narthex at worship time and in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hour. ALSO, we are hosting Listening Sessions today after Sunday worship … bring your coffee and join us for conversation (Listen for the gathering announcement). The questions that we will discuss include:  What are we most excited about at OSLC?  What are we most concerned about at OSLC?  What are some important things potential pastor candidates need to know about this congregation?  What are your thoughts about calling a new pastor? BIBLE STUDY! Joanne will begin leading Bible study on Sunday mornings, starting October 3. W e w ill meet in the sanctuary during the Sunday school hour. October 3: from the Apocrypha, the story “Susanna” October 23: Jephthah’s Daughter Judges 11:29-39 October 30: Romans 3:19-28 We will be talking about the Reformation. Bring your bibles. Come to one study, or come to them all. Feel free to suggest biblical stories/verse you would like to study in future months. 9

SENDING

God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. ANNOUNCEMENTS BLESSING P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord ’s face shine on you with grace and mercy. The Lord look upon you with favor and ☩ give you peace. C Amen.

SENDING SONG

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“Savior, Again to Your Dear Name”

DISMISSAL P Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

C Thanks be to God.

“Call Committee Survey” POSTLUDE

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Organist: Louise Temte Communion Deacons: Cover Art: Asa Zinniel

By Johann Walther

Greeter: Myra Smaby Lector: Myra Smaby Ushers: Acolytes: Dejah & Alex Pohlman

FIRST READING: Amos 8:4-7 A reading from Amos. 4 Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land, 5saying, “When will the new moon be over so that we may sell grain; and the sabbath, so that we may offer wheat for sale? We will make the ephah small and the shekel great, and practice deceit with false balances, 6buying the poor for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, and selling the sweepings of the wheat.” 7The Lord has sworn by the pride of Jacob: Surely I will never forget any of their deeds. Reader: The word of the Lord.

SECOND READING: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 A reading from 1 Timothy. 1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. 3This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human, 6who gave himself a ransom for all —this was attested at the right time.7For this I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. Reader: The word of the Lord. CHOIR ANTHEM:

From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2015 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #24327. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY Coffee Fellowship:

Please join us for coffee (regular, decaf and tea) and treats in the Fellowship Hall following worship provided today by Boy Scout Troop 13. 8

C Thanks be to God.

C Thanks be to God.

Be Thou My Vision

By Heather Sorenson

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION p. 216 C Alleluia, Lord, to whom shall we go? Alleluia. You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia, alleluia. GOSPEL: Luke 16:1-13 The holy gospel according to Luke.

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Then Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. 2So he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.’ 3Then the manager said to himself, ‘What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.’ 5So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ 6He answered, ‘A hundred jugs of olive oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.’ 7Then he asked another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He replied, ‘A hundred containers of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill and make it eighty.’ 8And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. 9And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes. 10 “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. 11If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? 13No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” P The gospel of the Lord.

C Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON HYMN OF THE DAY

Rev. Steve Minnema #685

“Take My Life, That I May Be ” vs. 1, 2, 3

CREED I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended 6

to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION L Rejoicing in the Spirit’s work among us, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need. A brief silence. Each petition ends with the response: L Hear us, O God.

C Your mercy is great.

PEACE P The peace of Christ be with you always. C And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ's peace, and may say, "Peace be with you," or similar words. The assembly is seated.

OFFERING #685 “Take My Life, That I May Be” vs. 4, 5, 6 An offering is gathered for the mission of the church, including the care of those in need. After the offering is gathered, the assembly stands. LORD’S PRAYER P Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray as J esus taught us. 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin 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.

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