Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 W. 8th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Information for September 27, 2026
Take a moment to notice the * at the beginning of various portions of the order of service. The * indicates the place where it is inappropriate to enter or leave the sanctuary because it marks a time of prayer or respect for the Word of the Lord. Please be considerate of others around you by honoring these notations.
We receive in faith His counsel that Christ’s very body and blood are present under the bread and wine for our forgiveness. As we receive Holy Communion today, the whole counsel of God moves us to determine confessional oneness for those who receive the sacrament together. Out of care for souls and a common confession, we ask that if you do not belong to a Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod congregation or any congregation in altar pulpit fellowship with her, and you choose to approach the table, cross your arms to receive a blessing.
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Whoever Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted
September 27, 2026
AS WE GATHER: “Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence” (Prov. 25:6-14). Rather, take the lowest position at the table. Humble yourself before Him. For your place is not for you to take but for Him to give. Conduct yourself with all lowliness and gentleness, bearing with one another in love (Eph. 4:1-6), that the King may give you glory in the presence of those at the table with you. “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:1-11). Is this not the way of Christ? He is the one who took the lowest place, who humbled Himself even to the point of death for us. He is now exalted to the highest place at the right hand of the Father that penitent believers may be exalted together with Him in the resurrection. To the humble at His Supper He says, “Friend, move up higher,” giving you His very body and blood for your forgiveness that you may ascent to take part in the great wedding feast which has not end.
PARTICIPATING:
Worship Leader/Preacher Pastor Justin D. Kane
Organist Mrs. Kolleen Hosford
Worship Elder Mr. Al Hosford
Lay Reader Mr. Mike Carper
*COLLECT OF THE DAY:
Pastor: Lord, we implore You,
People: grant Your people grace to withstand the temptations of the devil and with pure hearts and minds to follow You, the only God; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Divine Service IV
Opening Hymn: LSB 700
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
Confession and Absolution: LSB 203
SERVICE OF THE WORD
*Kyrie LSB 204
*Gloria in Excelsis LSB 204
*Salutation: LSB 205
*Collect of the Day: (Printed)
Old Testament: Proverbs 25:6-14
Pew Bible Page 1022
Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-6
Pew Bible Page 1821
*Alleluia and Verse LSB 205
*Holy Gospel: Luke 14:1-11
Pew Bible Page 1621
*Ten Commandments (printed sheet)
*Nicene Creed: LSB 206
Sermon Hymn: LSB 557
“Seek Where You May to Find a Way”
Sermon
Offertory Chancel Choir
“Prayer for Guidance”
*Prayer of the Church
*Lord’s Prayer LSB 209
*Benediction LSB 212
This concludes the service for online viewing
*SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT
LSB 208ff
Members Receive Communion
Visitors Receive Blessing
Distribution Hymns:
“Soul, Adorn Yourself . . .” LSB 636
“I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table” LSB 618
“Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide” LSB 585
*Nunc Dimittis: LSB 211
*Post-Communion Collect: LSB 212
*Benediction: LSB 212
Announcements
Closing Hymn: LSB 698
“May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill”
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
1024 West Eighth Street, Waterloo Iowa
319.235.6705
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