20th Sunday after Pentecost
Wecome! We are so glad you are here.

Prelude:

Opening Song: Even If
Cornerstone

Prayer of the Day:

Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Lessons & Gospel

Click each scripture to read in the Bible.

Today’s Readings	Sunday, Oct 18
1st Lesson	Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm	Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]
2nd Lesson	1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Gospel	Matthew 22:15-22

Listen as Pastor John reads the Lessons & Gospel

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia. Shine like stars in the world; holding fast to the word of life. Alleluia.
(Phil. 2:15, 16)

Sermon: Pr John Mittermaier

When in Rome….

Song: Oh God of Every Nation

Performed by Pat Berger

Words for Reflection:
O God of ev’ry nation,
of ev’ry race and land,
redeem your whole creation
with your almighty hand;
where hate and fear divide us
and bitter threats are hurled,
in love and mercy guide us
and heal our strife-torn world.