Concordia Lutheran Church

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1 Sunday, November 11, 2018 Concordia Lutheran Church Highway C Frohna, MO concordiafrohna@att.net Website: concordiafrohna.org Rev. Steven Theiss, Vacancy Pastor steven.c.theiss@hotmail.com Phone Welcome to Concordia A Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Congregation If you are our guest, please fill out a visitor card (in the pew rack behind the Communion cards) and either place it in the offering plate or hand it to an usher after the service. If you worship regularly with us and have a new address, a prayer request or a message for the pastor or the church office, you are welcome to use the visitor card to share that with us. Thank you! The back pews are reserved for families with small children. A nursery is available in our multi-purpose room on the side of the Narthex. Large-print bulletins are available from the usher.

2 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, November 11, 2018 DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING THREE Opening Hymn: All People That on Earth Do Dwell LSB 791 Invocation, Confession & Absolution LSB 184 Introit Ps. 107:1 2, 41 42; antiphon: Ps. 107:8 P: Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of men! C: Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! P: Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble. C: He raises up the needy out of affliction and makes their families like flocks. P: The upright see it and are glad, and all wickedness shuts its mouth. All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. P: Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, C: for his wondrous works to the children of men! Kyrie LSB 186 Gloria in Excelsis LSB 187 Salutation and Collect of the Day P: The Lord be with you. C: And with thy spirit. P: Let us pray. P: Almighty and ever-living God, You have given exceedingly great and precious promises to those who trust in You. Grant us so firmly to believe in Your Son Jesus that our faith may never be found wanting; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. Old Testament Reading 1 Kings 17: Then the word of the LORD came to him, 9 Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you. 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, Bring me a little water in a vessel, that I may drink. 11 And as she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand. 12 And she said, As the LORD your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. And now I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die. 13 And Elijah said to her, Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son. 14 For thus says the LORD the God of Israel, The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the LORD sends rain upon the earth. 15 And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days. 16 The jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty, according to the word of the LORD that he spoke by Elijah.

3 Adult Choir: God Bless Our Native Land Epistle Reading Hebrews 9: For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. 25 Nor was it to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest enters the holy places every year with blood not his own, 26 for then he would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. Alleluia LSB 190 Holy Gospel Mark 12: In his teaching [Jesus] said, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces 39 and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 40 who devour widows houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation. 41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. Nicene Creed LSB 191 Children s Message Sermon Hymn: Fight the Good Fight LSB 664 Sermon: Beware of Pretense and Perception Mark 12:38-44 Offertory: Create in Me LSB 192 Offering Prayers of the Church (Congregational response: Lord, have mercy ) Service of the Sacrament LSB 194 Distribution Hymns Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread LSB 625 All Who Believe and Are Baptized LSB 601 With High Delight Let Us Unite LSB 483 Your Table I Approach LSB 628 Nunc Dimittis LSB Thanksgiving LSB 200 Prayer LSB 201 Salutation and Benedicamus LSB Benediction LSB 202 Closing Hymn: Before You, Lord, We Bow LSB 966 Announcements Postlude

4 Participants in this Morning s Service Worship Leader: Rev. Steven Theiss Greeters: David and Betty Roth Organist: Barb Burroughs Acolyte: Payton Meier Elder: Doug Hemman Ushers: Jason Steffens, Dwayne Roth, Zachary Word, Dustin Roth Audio/Visual Team: Tony Vogel, Donna Hecht Today, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Tues., Nov. 13 This Week s Schedule After Worship After Worship 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 6 p.m. Take-and-Bake Casserole Sale (Hosted by Concordia LYF) Scrip Sales Circuit Pastors Conference at Holy Cross, Ste. Genevieve EPC Wildcats Boys Basketball vs. Cape Christian at Red Star (C & A Teams) (Away) LWML Executive Board Dartball-Hanover at Frohna 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov a.m. Bible Study Thurs., Nov p.m. UCLS Board of Education Sat., Nov. 17 5:30 p.m. Worship, with Holy Communion, at Concordia Sun., Nov a.m. 9 a.m. After Worship After Worship Bible Class Worship Adult Choir Rehearsal Refreshments and Fellowship Guest Worship Leaders This Saturday, November 17, 2018 Rev. Virgil Kelm Next Sunday, November 18, 2018 Rev. Gary Hoffstetter

5 Hymn of the Week LSB 801 How Great Thou Art O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy pow r throughout the universe displayed; Refrain Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Bible Stories 11/12 -- M: 1 Samuel 17:55-18:29 11/13 -- Tu: 1 Samuel 19: /14 -- W: 1 Samuel 20: /15 -- Th: 1 Samuel 20: /16 -- F: 1 Samuel 21:1-22:2 Bible Verse 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (ESV) Weekly Devotions (Pentecost 26) Catechism The Second Article and Meaning Redemption And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of 5 God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. Announcements A Word of God to chew on this week: 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (ESV) Think about it. Talk about it. Memorize it. Take this wonderful food from God, and let it strengthen you. Church Attendance: Worship 167, one year ago 171; Adult Bible Class 19, one year ago 27 Concordia Pictorial Directories are available on the north buffet. Please pick one up if you or your family member would enjoy getting acquainted with our congregation. Please pick up your copy of The Lutheran Witness today! The November issue is available on the north buffet. The Voice of Missouri is available on-line at mo.lcms.org. Click on Publications/ E-News and then The Voice of Missouri to locate recent weekly and monthly issues. (A printed copy of the October issue is available on the south buffet in Concordia s narthex for those who do not have internet access.)

6 We give thanks for all the veterans, especially those from Concordia, who were willing to stand up for all of us and protect the freedoms we have in this country, especially the freedom to worship the one true God! Thank you to Mike Barich, Stephanie Boettcher, Dale Bronenkant, Larry Burroughs, Joseph Koenig, Jeremiah Kohlfeld, Arnold Lorenz, Tim Mouser, Marvin Petzoldt, Nelson Roth, Vernon Steffens, Clifford Stueve, Jerry Werner, and Aaron Wunderlich. Concordia Lutheran Congregational Survey To help the Call Committee better serve you, we ask that you go online to: All confirmed members are being asked to take this survey. Hard copies of the survey are available through Call Committee members Jeff Leible, Cheryl Honoree, Kelly Kohlfeld, Troy Petzoldt, and Carol Duggan. The survey period is from today, November 11, to Sunday, November 25. Thank You! The Call Committee The Coming King Advent devotional booklets will be available soon. If you would like a large-print copy, please call the church office ( ) by this Thursday, November 15. Adult Choir Rehearsal will be held next Sunday, November 18, after worship. Christmas Gifts and Cards Available The LWML is once again offering Christmas and other greeting cards for sale. Along with cards, small kitchen gadgets are also available for under $10. Gadgets available include various knives, pie servers, wire whips, knife sharpeners, dish cloths, scouring pads, and more. They would make great Christmas stocking stuffers and exchange gifts. These gifts will be available after worship in the multi-purpose room on Sundays beginning November 18 to December 16. A Door Offering will be taken on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, for Lutheran World Relief and Human Care. After prayerful consideration, the Nomination Committee has compiled the following list of people to serve in various offices (listed alphabetically). The slate of officers will be presented to the voters at the Budget Meeting in December. The list includes: President (4-year term) Doyle Lueders, Todd Petzoldt; Financial Secretary (3-year term) Jenny France, Peggy Scholl; Elder (4-year term) Dennis Hecht, Clifford Stueve; UCLS Board (2-year term) Nathan Best, Robert Martin II; Trustee (3-year term) Kevin Martyn, Dwayne Roth. If your name is on the list, please remember that God has gifted you with certain talents, and there are more than a few who believe that those talents can and should be used for a time in service to God s people here at Concordia. Being a child of God includes using your gifts and talents for the sake of others, unto the glory of God. Please prayerfully consider this as you see God s people asking you to serve. Contributions We need an average income per week of $8, to fund the work of the school and the church. We have been averaging far below that amount, and are now behind. At the end of the 3 rd quarter, we were at $-27, Please prayerfully consider your response to God s blessings as you support our work together in the church. Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) Notes Upcoming Fundraisers Today, November 11 Take-and-Bake Casserole Sale after worship $15 for small (2-4 servings) and $20 for large (6-8 servings); and Sunday, December 16 Chili Lunch in the UCLS Gym 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Free- Will Donation) 6

7 Baked Goods Table The LYF will have baked goods available at the table each Sunday. (If you wish to donate something, please drop off your donation on Sunday morning before church. Thanks!) The LYF is collecting aluminum cans. If you have any cans you would like to donate, please place them in garbage bags (tied/closed) in the storage shed on the picnic grounds. Thank you for your help with this fundraiser. Are you having an auction, or do you have a family member or friend having an auction? Concordia s youth are looking to do concession stands for auctions in the area. Please contact Gina Wunderlich at if you would like the youth to do a concession stand. Saxony Lutheran High School Notes For news from Saxony Lutheran High School, and information on upcoming events, please see the Saxony newsletter. Copies of the first page are available on the south buffet. A complete copy of the most recent issue can be viewed by visiting Saxony s website, saxonylutheranhigh.org, and selecting Newsletter located under the News & Events link at the top of the page. A complete copy is also posted on the bulletin board in the church narthex. Lutheran Family & Children s Services (LFCS) Notes The 31 st Annual LFCS and Safe House for Women Holiday Home Tour will be Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain or shine). Tickets for the self-guided tour of some decorated homes in Southeast Missouri will be $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are available at LFCS, the Safe House for Women Thrift Store, most Bank of Missouri locations, Sunny Hill, and Patrick s Furniture or online at The home locations are: Bill and Shelley Zellmer, 2024 Watson Dr, Jackson; Brad and Angela Dillow, 504 Summit Court, Jackson; Andrew Bard, 230 Bellevue, Cape Girardeau; John and Angie Grimm, 3087 Beaver Creek, Cape Girardeau; and Ken and Carol Oberlohr, 2421 Terre Hill, Cape Girardeau (parking will be available at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, and shuttles will be provided for those unable to walk from the church). A refreshment stop will be located at the new Courtyard Marriott in downtown Cape Girardeau. LFCS and Safe House will be at Heartland Custom Flooring for prizes and giveaways. Volunteers will be needed get your ticket for half price when you volunteer as a Home Host or Hostess. If you would like to sign up for a time slot, please visit: For more information about the tour or volunteering, contact the LFCS Office at or stop by LFCS, 3178 Blattner Drive, Cape Girardeau. LFCS Season of Sharing Program LFCS is changing the Season of Sharing program to allow LFCS to help all of its clients with their Christmas needs rather than groups adopting just one family. To do this, LFCS is seeking multiple locations that are willing to place special LFCS Season of Sharing Christmas ornaments on their trees. The ornaments will have individual gift items listed on them, along with the family number that it belongs to. LFCS is also going to include some ornaments with more generic gift suggestions like gift cards, diapers, wipes, etc. that could be used by clients throughout the year. If you want to give to a family, but do not have a tree with Season of Sharing ornaments on it, please come by the LFCS Office after Wednesday, November 21, to choose an ornament from the tree. For more information, or if your organization is interested in participating, please contact Morgan Beasley at LFCS at

8 Neighboring Church & Community Notes The Turkey and Ham Supper, sponsored by Salem Men s Club, will be today, November 11, with serving from 3-7 p.m. in the Salem Lutheran School Gym, Farrar. The meal will be served family-style. The cost of the meal will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages Carry-outs will be available. Items will be available at the Ladies Aid Country Store. A Senior Lunch and Learn Activity will be held tomorrow, November 12, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Eisleben Lutheran Church, (432 Lutheran Lane) Scott City. This event is free for senior citizens. Officer Culler with the Scott City Police Department will talk about scams and safety. Lunch will be provided. The 11 th Annual Chili Dinner, hosted by Altenburg Public School, will be this Thursday, November 15, from 3-7 p.m. in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Hall, Altenburg. The meal will include chili, carrots, peanut butter bread, dessert, and drink. The cost of the meal will be $6 for adults and $4 for children. Carry-outs will be available. Tickets are on sale now. Please contact any APS student or the APS Office. Walk-ins will also be accepted the day of the event. The Immanuel Christmas Home Tour will be Sunday, December 2, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tickets will be $10 each before Saturday, December 1, and $15 each at the door. Tickets are available at the Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Offices in Perryville. The home tour will have treats at each home and door prizes. Homes on the tour will include: Brian and Tammy Dreyer, 1001 Sunset Dr, Perryville; Charlie and Connie Mattingly, 804 Crestview Ln, Perryville; Dennis and Sandy Lohmann, 28 Spring Lake Rd, Perryville; Chad and Dawn Ozark, 962 PCR 310, Perryville; and Chris and Alison Porter, 217 E Ste Marie, Perryville. Proceeds from the home tour will benefit the Immanuel Lutheran School 7 th Graders Washington DC Trip. Germany 2020 The Passion Play will be presented in Oberammergau, Germany, in This play is presented every 10 years. Most tickets are sold through tour companies with very little chance of getting tickets at a later date. Nawas Travel has tours of 9 to 12 days arranged to Germany and Europe in 2020 to include The Passion Play, which lasts one day. For more information, please contact Bill Bock at If you would like to help those affected by Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Thrivent will match up to $1 million in personal donations made through Thrivent.com to specific disaster relief organizations helping with the recovery efforts. Visit the Disaster Response page on Thrivent.com for details on giving and to see a list of organizations included in the match. KFUO Notes This week on KFUO.org, we wish our listeners a blessed Veterans Day and finish the study of Job on Thy Strong Word weekdays at 11 a.m. Listen to Rev. Steven Theiss and host, Rev. William Weedon, this Thursday, November 15, at 11 a.m. to study Job Chapter 42: Job s Confession and Repentance. Begin an in-depth study of 2 Corinthians 3 with Rev. Jonathan Fisk and guest pastors on Sharper Iron weekdays at 8 a.m., and celebrate KFUO Radio's Rally Week all week. Hear Christ for you anytime, anywhere, in worship, study, and song at kfuo.org. Have a question or comment? Find KFUO on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening. You can also find KFUO programming wherever you get your podcasts. 8