for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

P     The Gospel of the Lord.

C     Praise to you, O Christ.

 

Children's Sermon

 

Sermon

 

Hymn of the Day     “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”           wov #754

 

Creed

C     I believe in God, the Father almighty,

          creator of heaven and earth.

 

      I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

          He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit

              and born of the virgin Mary.

          He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

              was crucified, died, and was buried.

          He descended into hell.

          On the third day he rose again.

          He ascended into heaven,

              and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

          He will come again 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

Gathered with the saints by the river of life and surrounded by the great cloud of their witness, let us pray for the well-being of the church of God, the peace of the whole world, and the welfare of all people.

 

Judging God, without your mercy we are left with only our fear. Look upon the efforts of local, national, and international relief organizations with your favor, that those they