through Him 2 who strengthens me ees ace es BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (LOMS) 12397 Natural Bridge Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63088 hone: 314/291-2305 web site bslemiorg "email beautiubavion@sbeglobal net Sunday worship: 9:00 am; Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 am President: Bob Engelhen Head Eider: Bil Crichton Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Tim Ostermeyer(3t4-650-2997) Secretary, Lisa Sylvester ‘Walk-in Church Office Hours: (hen tt generat avaiable from other wore ather time by appointment) TTuesdoy, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00-400 20th Sunday after Pentecost October 15, 2023 WELCOME . . . to ALL iw Jesuy Christ the Lord who said, “Yow search the Scripturey because you think that inv them yowhave eternal life; and it iv they that bear witness about Me” Gn ss). Spectal WELCOME to our GUESTS ay we receiver the Lord and Hiv blessings! PLEASE COME AGAIN! CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP: (christ living in His people) Last Sunday worship attn: 42 ‘Sunday worship average - 2023: 50 Bible class attn: Sun - 22: Ladies - na: Wed - 6 Total general offering received - 2023: $130,176.00 ‘Amount needed to meet 2023 Budget: $201,420.00 If you are unable to worship with us in person: You may access past worship services by going to our Facebook page directly or by going to our webpage (bslems.org) and clicking on the blue Facebook logo. THE LORD'S SUPPER Faithful to our Lord ond His Word, Beaurful Sovior practices the Biblical and historical teaching of elesed/close communion meaning thet those who commune together ore United around a common confession of faith and have been tought to prepare and exomine themselves: In ove to cur Lord and all people, n general only members in geod stording of the Lutheran Church ~ Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the 30-40 other worldwide Lutheran church bodies united and in fellowship with her are invited to the altar. For furtherOUR PRAYERS (rodey & throughout the week) “The prayer of a righteous ean ts powerful and effective” ms 5:26) IN NEED: Kathy Leonard - mourning loss of mother Craig - son of Ray & Ellen Sims, health concerns Anita - friend of Middendorfs, cancer Continuing health issues: Frances Bell, Stan & Dorothy Barsky, LeRoy Ettling, John Folkerts, John Morgan, Jim Thomas THANKSGIVING: BAPTISM REMEMBRANCES: Krista Foelsing (10/19); Jenna Foelsing (10/21) BIRTHDAYS: Kiran Hamilton, Luke Hamilton (10/20); Bill Crichton (10/21) ANNIVERSARIES: (nore) Prayer requests for those in necd are deleted after a fou weeks unless condition is knownor requested further, Please let the churchofice know ofany changes or additions THE BIBLE “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 GOD'S WORD IN GOD'S PEOPLE: ‘all Scripture ts God-breathed ras SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY (10:30 am - Fellowship Hell) LADIES’ SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY (10:30 am - library) CHILDRENS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL (10:30 am - basement) WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY (10:00 am - library) "They received the word with all eagerness; examining the Scriptures daily” wir). GOD'S SPEAKING - YOU LISTENING? THE GOOD NEWS WE THANK YOU LORD: “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." (Jeremiah 3:15). During October we wont to give thanks for ALL churchworkers, of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, who faithfully teach God's Word and point us to Christ. We thank Pastor Ostermeyer for answering God's call and being one of God's faithful servants, especially during our time of transition. We are blessed to have you as our shepherd! 2024 BUDGET: In preparation for the upcoming Voter's ‘Meeting on Sunday, November 12th, please pick up a copy of the proposed budget in the atrium, Please review before the meeting! Any questions should be directed to Christine Foelsing, FEED THE HUNGRY results: This past Wednesday, volunteers put together 323 lunches for the hungry around St. Patrick Center downtown. THANK YOU to all who helped this effort in the name of the Lord Jesus!DIVINE SERVICE III Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost: Proper 23-A Sunday, October 15, 2023 (Lutheran Service Books page 184) “Praise the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in Hes mighty heavens.” --Psalon 150:1 HYMN: #345 - "Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding” CONFESSION and ABSOLUTION 184-186 INTROIT (nsert) 186 KYRIE 186 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS p.167 SALUTATION & COLLECT 189 WORD OF GoD CONFESSION OF FAITH: Nicene Creed p.1st CHILDREN'S SERMON HYMN: #514 - "The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us" SERMON: "The Wedding Garment!" OFFERTORY (stand & sing) Create in me p.192.193, PEACE (As brothers ond sisters in Crit me greet one aother inthe peace ofthe Lord) Afterward please pass the Attendance Soa down the pens and back agoin for ALL members and queso ‘ecord ther presence nthe Lads hose thi doy Thank ou) PRAYERS: 193 Service of the Sacrament PREFACE p18 SANCTUS. p95 LORD'S PRAYER 196 WORDS OF INSTITUTION ps7 PAX DOMINI (Peace of the Lord) AGNUS DEI 9.198 DISTRIBUTION & HYMN(S): (including moments of silence for confession, examination, and preparation) # 801 - “How Great Though Art" # 636 - “Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness" # 633 - "At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing" NUNC DIMITTIS p.199 ‘THANKSGIVING P.200 SALUTATION AND BENEDICTION 201 HYMN: #805 - “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow"Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 15, 2023 O INTROIT Is, 61:10; antiphon: Ps. 146:2 oO aE Twill praise the Lorp as long | as I live; will sing praises to my God while [have my | being, Oo will greatly rejoice | in the Lono;* my sou! shall exult| in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of sal-| vation;* he has covered me with the robe of | righteousness, as abridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful | headdress;* ‘and asa bride adorns herself with her jewels, Glory be tothe Father and | to the Son® ‘and to the Holy | Spirit; as it was in the be-| ginning,* is now, and will be forever. | Amen. 1 will praise the Lonp as long | as I live;* I will sing praises to my God while I have my | being. COLLECT OF THE DAY ‘Almighty God, You invite us to trust in You for our salvation. Deal with us not in the severity of Your judgment but by the greatness of Your mercy; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. GRADUAL Ps. 91:11; 103:1 He will command his angels con-| cerning you® to guard you in | all your ways. Bless the Lop, | O my soul.* and all tha is within me, bless his | holy name! DAILY READINGS October 15: Deut (3:-18; Mat, 131-23; 16: Deut 141-2, 2-23; 1428-15:15; Mat 13:2443 7; Deut, 1519-1622; Mat 13:44-58, 18 Deut 171-20, Matt 161-21; 19: Dest 181-22; Mat 1422-36, 20: Deut 19:1-20; Ma. 15:1-20; 21s Dest 201-20; Mat, 1521-39, ‘he tnt, Colt sné Cra ae fom Later Service Bok: Alar Rock, © 2006 CPG, Al Seip quouons, incoing thse fn Larheron Service Book, are rom th ESV® Bible The Holy Bibl Enlah Sandaé Vesa”) Spyeigh ©2001 by Crumay, a polshing aay of Good News Plane, sea by prmasion All igs eed ‘©.CPH Printed in USA. Concordia Publishing House» Your church's publisher Visit ws at CPHLorg 23103, Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9 6 On this mountain the Lonp of hosts will make for all peoples 4 feast of rich food, a feast of well- aged wine, ‘of rich food ful of marrow, of aged wine well refined. 7 And he will swallow up on this moun- tain the covering thats cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread overall nations He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord Goo will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, forthe Lono has spoken 9 Tell be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have Waite for him, that he might This isthe LonD; we have waited for him; letus be glad and rejoice in his, salvation.” Epistle: Philippians 4:4-13 ‘Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. SLet your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand, Sdo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in (Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, Whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, ‘whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. °What you have leamed and received and heard land seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 40] rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for Thave learned in whatever situation | am to be content. !21 know how to be brought Jow, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 131 can do all things through him who strengthens me. Holy Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 "Again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, ?The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, Yand sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. ¢Again he sent other servants, saying, “Tell those who are invited, See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast SBut they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, Swhile the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. "The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. #Then he said to his servants, “The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. 9Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find. !And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled ‘with guests. But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who hhad no wedding garment. !2And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment” And he was speechless, !3Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness, In that place there will be weeping and gnashing Of teeth.’ “For many are called, but few are chosen.”TRUNK OR TREAT: Plans are underway to offer “Trunk or Treat" as a fun event for the community on Sunday, October 29th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Think of how you can decorate your vehicle (there are some great ideas online} Since this will take place in the church parking lot, it will be very visible and a great ‘opportunity for the community to come to Beautiful Savior. Donations of candy are appreciated and can be left on the table in the atrium. If you are interested in participating in this event, please add your name to the sign-up sheet. SOCKS: Fall has arrived and the homeless in St, Louis need warm socks! Contributions can be placed in the basket in the atrium to be taken to St. Patrick's each month. A BARISTA MINISTRY JOB AT HIGHER GROUNDZ—Do you love extraordinary coffee? Do you enjoy terrific tea? Maybe you ‘are more into hot cocoa? What if that could be a ministry job? If you are interested in a part-time morning job in sharing Jesus and java, we would love to chat with you. Please contact Marlina Femmel, the café manager of Higher Groundz Coffee & Tea, a ministry of Zion Lutheran, at 314,363.6185. Do you know someone who may be interested, please let them know about this ‘opportunity! COMMUNITY HELPING MINISTRY SERVICE REPORT: For July-September, 494 contacts were made with families; 937 bags of food distributed; the average value of food given per month was $6180; and the total number of volunteer hours was 151.25. Your donations are appreciated and are helping those in need! PURCHASE YOUR TICKET NOW! Like last year, Community Helping Ministry is having a Fall "No-Show" Fundraiser. Tickets are $20 each and the winning tickets will win a basket of valuable goodies. The winning tickets will be drawn on November 30th, Help Community Helping Ministry continue to help those in need - right here in OUR community! See Ellen Sims to purchase your ticket(s). REFORMATION CELEBRATION: Sunday, October 29, 3:00 PM. "Each Life a High Doxology" will be the theme of this year's Reformation Choral Vespers at Concordia Seminary's Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. All are welcome as we lift up our voices, organ, and brass in praise for God's gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord. LUTHER TOURS: Travel with Rev. Hagan (LOMS Missouri District president) and his wife as they host a trip to Germany and Austria in June of 2024. A special event during this tour will include Luther's Wedding Festival in Wittenberg. See the bulletin board for more details. LIFE QUOTES: ‘For all who have been damaged by the sin of abortion—and for all who have been complicit by not speaking up in defense of innocent babies—repent, and then hear the sweet ‘and comforting words of Jesus: ‘Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest’ (Matthew 11:28), God give us courage to engage in the battle For Life!” Pastor Paul Clark, President of Lutherans For Life of Michigan ~ A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life « lutheransforlife.org.SERVING THIS WEEK: October 15th ALTAR FLOWERS: Jerry & June Hahn; remembering the anniversaries of Walter & Bernice Hahn and Arthur & Edna ‘Schuster ALTAR GUILD: Kathy Leonard; Marlene Muraski ELDER: Bill Crichton COUNTER: Christine Foelsing FELLOWSHIP: __/Dan Woodcock MUSICIAN: Kathryn Crumrine GREETER: Sharon Leriche READER: Bill Kipp SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker: Bob Mullins USHER: 3 SERVING NEXT WEEK: October 22nd ALTAR FLOWERS: Linda Watts: in loving memory of husband Roy ALTAR GUILD: June Hahn; Marilyn Sims ELDER: Bill Crichton COUNTER: Christine Foelsing FELLOWSHIP: MUSICIAN: GREETER: Dan & Marie Woodcock READER: Harry Grodie SOUND & LIGHTS: Tim Decker: Bob Mullins USHER: 4 ‘I.you sign up for this work, please be faithful tn your attendance. Ifyou can't serve, please finda replacement & notify the offic. THANK YOU! To all who assist the Lord & His Church! WEEKLY CALENDAR 15 SUN WORSHIP 9:00 am BIBLE STUDY/SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 am 16 M (church office closed) 17-7 18 W Bible Study 10:00 am Chimes/Choir 6:00/7:00 pm Narcotics’ Anonymous 7:00 pm 19 Th Chair Yoga 10:15 am 20 F Narcotics’ Anonymous 7:00 pm 21 S Narcotics’ Anonymous 7:00 pm 22 SUN WORSHIP 9:00 am BIBLE STUDY/SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 am Narcotics Anonymous Business Mtg 1:00 pm PREPARATION & MEDITATION DURING THE WEEK: Next Sunday's Scripture readings Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22