Romans 13: 1-10
New International Version (NIV)

Submission to Governing Authorities

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

Love Fulfills the Law

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

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Call to Worship
Red Hymnal The Service of the Word (pp. 38-44)
Opening Hymn: Blue Hymnal 785 (1,3,4,6,7) "O LORD of Nations"

Text: copyright 2001 Laurie F. Guager. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
Tune and Setting: copyright 1998 Joseph Herl. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.

Invocation
Confession of Sins
"Oh, Taste and See"
Northdale Lutheran School covers Red Hymnal 490 "Love in Christ Is Strong and Living” as their anthem.

First Lesson: Ezekiel 33: 7-11
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 51a (p. 86)
Second Lesson (Sermon text): Romans 13: 1-10
Verse of the Day
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 18: 15-20
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 617 "Christ, by Heavenly Hosts Adored"
Sermon Text: Romans 13: 1-10
Sermon Theme: Love in All Things
Apostles' Creed
Offering
Prayer of the Church
Lord's Prayer
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 494 "Blest Be the Tie that Binds"
Prayer for Grace
Blessing

Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House

Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House

Pianist/Organist: Dane Mattes

Announcements - Please see Worship Folder.

Congregational Budget Meeting: We are holding a Congregational Meeting to approve the budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year after the ten thirty am service this morning. With a drop in enrollment this year, our budget has become very tight. Congregational support is greatly needed to help us meet the financial needs of our ministry. More information will be shared at this meeting. We encourage every member to join us for this important meeting.

Sunday School Starts Today: Kickoff Sunday for Sunday School is today. It’s our goal to have every child at Northdale Lutheran participate in our Sunday School program. We meet in the school building at nine fifteen am every morning. Parents, please take this responsibility seriously as we work together with you to teach your children God’s Word and bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. See you next Sunday!

Pastor Vann to Milwaukee: Pastor Vann will be traveling to Milwaukee this coming Wednesday through Saturday for the fall Board for Home Missions meeting. If you need pastor during this time, you can reach him at his cell phone number 813-787-4854

Moms and Tots: The fall Moms and Tots sessions will be starting on Tuesday, September 18 and continue for the next eight Tuesdays. Sessions will be held at nine thirty am and eleven o’clock am each Tuesday morning. Spots are still available. Please register online at http://www.northdalelutheran.org/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=14933&sec_id=2325