FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH LORAIN, OHIO

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1 Welcome to First Lutheran! We re glad you re here. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH LORAIN, OHIO TIME AFTER PENTECOST November 18, :30am A Stephen Ministry Congregation

2 2 A special welcome to guests and visitors! May our time together be a blessing to you. GATHERING P RELUDE Concerto in G Minor: I (arr. J. S. Bach) Pages are the small numbers in the front part of the hymnal. Hymn # s are the large numbers in the main part of the hymnal, located under your seat. Words in italics are spoken by the leader. Words in bold are spoken by all. W ELCOME C ONFESSION AND F ORGIVENESS Page 94 G ATHERING H YMN Canticle of the Turning (Hymn #723) G REETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. P RAYER OF THE D AY Amen. The assembly is seated. WORD F IRST R EADING Daniel 12:1-3 (Page 729) The book of Daniel is an example of apocalyptic literature, which is full of strange visions and symbolism. At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. 3Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

3 3 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God PSALM Psalm 16 All sing the following antiphon where indicated. Then the choir sings the parts in regular type and the assembly sings the parts in bold. Antiphon 1Protect me, O God, for I take ref- uge in you; I have said to the LORD, You are my LORD, my good a- bove all other. 2All my delight is in the godly that are in the land, upon those who are noble a- mong the people. 3But those who run after other gods shall have their troubles multiplied. 4I will not pour out drink offerings to such gods, never take their names up- on my lips. Antiphon 5O LORD, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who up- hold my lot. 6My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a rich inheritance. 7I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me night after night. 8I have set the LORD al- ways before me; because God is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Antiphon 9My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spir- it rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope. 10For you will not abandon me to the grave, nor let your holy one see the pit.

4 4 11You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for- evermore. Antiphon S ECOND R EADING Hebrews 10:11-14, (Page 976) Images of worship and sacrifice are used throughout Hebrews to highlight what Christ has uniquely accomplished through his death. Because we have received forgiveness through Christ s death, we live with sincere hearts by trusting in God s promises and encouraging love and good works from each other. Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13and since then has been waiting until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet. 14For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. 19Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. C HILDREN S S ERMON G OSPEL A CCLAMATION The assembly stands to welcome the gospel.

5 5 G OSPEL Mark 13:1-8 (Page 825) The holy gospel according to Mark, the 13th chapter. Glory to you, O Lord. In the last week of his life, Jesus warned his disciples concerning trials that were to come upon them and upon the world. He exhorts the listener: Do not be alarmed. As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings! 2Then Jesus asked him, Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down. 3When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, 4 Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished? 5Then Jesus began to say to them, Beware that no one leads you astray. 6Many will come in my name and say, I am he! and they will lead many astray. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. 8For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. The assembly is seated. S ERMON Silence for reflection follows the sermon. H YMN OF THE D AY The assembly stands to proclaim the word of God in song. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Hymn #631) A POSTLES C REED Inside front cover of hymnal P RAYERS OF I NTERCESSION Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

6 6 P EACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The people may greet one another with a sign of Christ s peace, and may say Peace be with you. or similar words. Then the assembly is seated. MEAL O FFERING O FFERING M USIC We Wait for New Heavens and a New Earth (Brian Wentzel) We wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill the promise, but is patient with you, so that none may perish, but all may come to repentance. So lead lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming day of God, Therefore, beloved, while you wait for these things, strive to be at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. from 2 Peter 3:9-15 After the offering is gathered, the assembly stands. R ESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Hymn #885) O FFERING P RAYER Amen.

7 7 GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOG PREFACE With the whole creation, we join the angels song (see Isaiah 6:3). HOLY, HOLY, HOLY LORD

8 8 T HANKSGIVING AT THE T ABLE we proclaim the Lord s death until he comes. be all honor and glory in your holy church, now and forever. L ORD S P RAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, (Inside front cover of hymnal) The assembly is seated. C OMMUNION All are invited to commune with us. Please come to the altar as directed by the ushers. Receive a piece of bread, and either dip the bread into the first chalice or drink from the second chalice. The bread is gluten-free; the wine has alcohol. If you do not take communion but would like a blessing, please cross your arms across your chest as you come forward. If you need communion brought to you, please alert an usher who will let the servers know. C OMMUNION S ONG Lamb of God We echo John the Baptist s exclamation: Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29)

9 9 Come, Let Us Eat (Hymn #491) By Gracious Powers (Hymn #626) After all have returned to their places, the assembly stands. P OST -C OMMUNION B LESSING Amen. P RAYER AFTER C OMMUNION Amen. SENDING A NNOUNCEMENTS B LESSING Amen. S ENDING H YMN Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise (Hymn #207) D ISMISSAL Thanks be to God. P OSTLUDE Concerto in G Minor: III (arr. J. S. Bach) Service music is reproduced under Augsburg Fortress license #SB

10 Are you interested in serving during worship? Look for sign-up sheets on the bulletin board or contact the church office for training information. 10 Serving Today Assisting Minister... Mike Brumenschenkel Communion Assistants... Lori Gale, Sharon Kopronica Bill Dillon, Shari Webb Greeters... Allen & Sally Wiech Musicians... First Choir Reader... Chrystal Hendricks Ushers... Yeamans family Serving Next Week, November 25 Assisting Minister... Mike Brumenschenkel Communion Assistants... Lori Gale, Sharon Kopronica Laurene Cyran, Doris Garber Greeters... Allen & Sally Wiech Musicians... First Choir Reader... Mel Kapalin Ushers... Dertouzos family Flowers this week are given to the glory of God by Pastor Rosy in celebration of her mother, Carmen Fragosa and also for the one year anniversary of this building. Attendance Last Sunday: 101 YTD Average: 115 Ministry Operations $6,313 Amount needed weekly to sustain the current budget $3,651 Amount received last Sunday towards operating budget

11 11 If you have an announcement to share with the congregation, please write it out and it to the church office. ANNOUNCEMENTS VISITING OR FORGOT YOUR ENVELOPE? No worries! Now located in the front of each hymnal is an extra sleeve which contains a giving envelope. Prayerfully consider your gift today! TODAY S ADULT TREASURE SEEKERS CLASS with Pastor Dan: This week class continues the Animate Faith Series with a DVD and and discussion of the topic The Cross: Where God Is. Please join us in the MultiPurpose Room at 10:45am. THE FINE ARTS COMMITTEE is selling copper pendants from the copper organ pipes recovered from our former building; each is unique; and the artist s signature is on the back. If you would like to see or order a pendant, please talk with Marcia after the service in the gathering area. The cost is $75 (cash or check) at the time of the order. A portion of the proceeds will go to the New Building fund. The Retired Men's Group will gather on Monday, November 19 at 9:00am in the fireside room. Community building, Bible study, prayer and service. Come refresh your spirit. Contact Dan W. for more information Potluck today after Sunday School to celebrate our first year in our beautiful building! All are welcome to join us! HATS & GLOVES are being collected for giveaway to pantry and Front Door clients in December. Please drop off your donations in the box located near the Welcome Desk. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Christmas Caroling around the neighborhood after Sunday School on December 2. Tuesday, December 11, we will have a Congregational Committee Appreciation dinner at 7pm. If you have served on any committee, bring a dessert to share and join us. CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE is available today. If you are able, please take a tag and purchase the gift and return UNWRAPPED to the church office WITH the tag. These are all going to students at Admiral King. We will be collecting gifts until the week of December 9. STEPHEN MINISTRY applications for those interested in joining our Stephen Ministry Team are still available. Please prayerfully consider if this caring ministry is aligned with the gifts God has given you. If you have questions or need an application, please see Dan W., Pastor Rosy, Lori G., or Joy B. Applications are due next Sunday, Nov. 25. COMMUNITY IMPACT for October: Pantry and Front Door served 822 meals; 372 families shopped for food; and 102 guests received emergency assistance. Your contributions help to meet a growing need. THANK YOU!

12 Sunday, November 18 9:30am Worship 10:45am Sunday School One year anniversary potluck Monday, November 19 9:00am Men s Group 7:00pm Congregation Council 7:00pm Interfaith Thanksgiving Service This Week at First Lutheran Tuesday, November 20 10:00am Front Door 5:00pm Stewardship Committee Sunday, November 25 9:30am Worship 10:45am Sunday School