We Gather to Praise GATHERING MUSIC *WELCOME/GREET ONE ANOTHER

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1 Grace Lutheran church November 25, :45 am Worship On this last Sunday of the Church Year, Christ is exalted as King of kings and Lord of lords. This day also reminds us that Jesus advances his kingdom through us! All baptized believers are welcome to receive Holy Communion as we celebrate the presence of Jesus among us. As you prepare for worship, please fill out worship information sheets in the red folders in each pew. Parents or children are welcome to use our Wiggle Room behind the sanctuary. Hearing assistance devices are available at the sound desk. Congregation responses in Bold. *Those who are able, please stand. GATHERING MUSIC *WELCOME/GREET ONE ANOTHER We Gather to Praise *CALL TO WORSHIP We gather with thanks and praise, O God, For you are the King of the Universe and you reign with justice and righteousness. You created all things in heaven and on earth. As we gather to worship on this, the final day of the church year, we lift our voices in praise of Christ, the King of all. *SONGS

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4 *PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen We hear the words of life READING Daniel 7:9-10, Listen to words from Daniel: 9As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. 10 A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgment, and the books were opened. 13 As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. 14 To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. (NRSV) Word of God. Word of life. Thanks be to God. MESSAGE FOR THE CHILD IN US ALL 4

5 *GOOD NEWS John 18:33-38 Good News from John. Glory to you, O Lord. Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered, Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me? 35 Pilate replied, I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done? 36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here. 37 Pilate asked him, So you are a king? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. 38 Pilate asked him, What is truth? (NRSV) The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. MESSAGE *SONG Pastor Dan Kahl 5

6 We share god s blessings *CALL TO PRAYER Seek Ye First Seek ye first the kingdom of God And its righteousness And all these things shall be added unto you. Allelelu, alleluia. OFFERING Majesty Choir *OFFERING PRAYER Creator God, the earth and all that is in it belong to you. Inspire us to use what you have made to give justice to the oppressed, food to the hungry, and freedom to the captives. May our offerings, given in your name, lift up those who are bowed down; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. We invite all baptized believers to share with us in Holy Communion. This morning the method of distribution will be intinction. Gluten free elements available. Please come to the front by the outside aisles and return by the center aisle. *GREAT THANKSGIVING Give thanks and bless God s name; for God s steadfast love endures forever. The earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein. *SONG 6

7 *WORDS OF INSTITUTION *LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen *INVITATION Feast with the Lord, who has swallowed up death forever. Thanks be to God! MUSIC DURING DISTRIBUTION 7

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9 *POST-COMMUNION PRAYER We go ForTh To god s love *BLESSING God the Alpha and Omega, Jesus Christ the faithful witness, God the Holy Spirit of truth, + bless you now and forever. Amen! ANNOUNCEMENTS *SENDING SONG Portions of the service are from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26869.Songs reprinted under OneLicense.net A and under CCLI#

10 Altar flowers are given today by Myron & Joann Groat in honor of and blessings for their five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. *Thanks to Ellyn Lemke for the Thanksgiving display in the chancel area. *Thanks to all who supported the food drive for The Lord s Cupboard. All the items delivered helped replenish the emptied shelves. *Sign up sheets on the bulletin board: To bring Swedish and other treats to the St. Lucia celebration on December 9 To Ring the bell at Hy-Vee for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign To attend the Friendship Holiday Dinner for seniors 55 years and older. *If you haven't already done so, please turn in time & talent and estimate of giving cards to the office as soon as possible. Lucas Yoakam, trumpet Bruce Perry, piano 3 pm, TODAY at Grace Lutheran Church All are welcome to enjoy a free recital by Humboldt native Luke Yoakam, a senior trumpet major at Iowa State University. Luke has appeared as a young artist with the Fort Dodge Area Symphony and plans to attend graduate school following graduation from ISU. 10

11 Christmas is Coming! As we prepare for Jesus birth, there are many opportunities at Grace. Invite friends to join in the joy of preparation! Sundays, November 25 & December 2 Mitten Tree Bring hats, gloves, mittens, and socks items to UDMO & Community Health Center. Saturday, December 1 Decorate Church 2:00 pm set up outdoor displays. 2:00 pm decorate inside. Come share in the festivities. Wednesday, December 5 St. Nicholas service 6:30 pm. Sunday, December 9 St. Lucia Celebration Come join in the traditional Swedish fest featuring delectable treats after both services. All are invited to share Christmas treats. Bring them to the church on Friday or Sunday morning. Friday, December 14 Friendship Club Dinner Noon meal for those 55 and over. Meat, potatoes, beverage and table service provided. Sign up on bulletin board to bring a salad, vegetable, dessert or make a donation. Sunday, December 16 Sunday School Program Traditional worship at 8:30 am. Children s Christmas program at 10:45 worship. Wednesday, December 19 Longest Night service Noon worship followed by a soup lunch. Wednesday, December 19 Caroling 5:30 pm gather at church, then visit shut-ins. Chili following. Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Worship Candlelight services at 5:30 and 9:00 pm. 11

12 THIS WEEK AT GRACE SERVICE ASSISTANTS PRAYER MINISTRY Bereaved: The family of Jennie Riesberg, director of the Lord s Cupboard. Those who are sick or dealing with chronic conditions: Rachel Copper; Martha Kersbergen, LaVonne Nelson; Connie Cain, Stanley Usinger, friend of Mark Gustafson; Kris Stein, daughter of Dee Fenchak; Camden Kalous, grandson of Dolores Goraczkowski: Terry Dillon, stepson of Lola Dillon; Leon Kurt, relative of Pat & Judy Reed; Scott Hoffman, son of Bonnie Cramer; & Sue Kelly, stepdaughter of Lola Dillon. Those is military service: Ben Bochtler, Army deployed to Afghanistan, son of Ed & Beth Bochtler, grandson of Roberta Bochtler. Zachary Napier, Army Special Forces: Alex Napier, Marines; Seth Napier, Marines. All three are sons of Paul & Deb Napier of Salt Lake City, Utah and grandsons of Betty Evans. Ushers: Matt Fleming & Don Jordison Greeters: Leroy & Betty Hartquist Acolyte: Kaylynne Gilliland Communion: Cheryl Fleming, Connie Gustafson, & Ilene Olson Refreshments: OPEN PowerPoint: Laurie Wagner Lay Reader: Claire Fleming Altar Care: Trudy Koppen First Caller: Ann Chase Council on Duty: Randy Birchall Sunday, November 25 Monday, November 26 Tuesday, November 27 Wednesday, November 28 Thursday, November 29 Saturday, December 1 Sunday, December 2 8:30 am Traditional Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am Adult Forum 10:45 am Contemporary Service 3:00 pm Yoakam/Perry Recital 8:30 am Quilting Tie Day 5:30 pm Bells 7:30 pm FDCS 11-1 Y.O.U.R. Fellowship Hall 1:00 pm Knit & Purl 6:30 am Synod Thankfulness Event in Library 7:00 pm Ruth Circle in Fireside Room 6:45 am Men s Bible Study at ICCC Café NO Books of the Bible Class until :45 pm Confirmation 5:45 pm ARiSE 7:00 pm Choir 6:30 pm Helen s Grace Group 11-1 Baby Shower in Fireside Room 2:00 Decorate the Sanctuary and set up outside nativity 8:30 am Traditional Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am Adult Forum 10:45 am Contemporary Service 4:00 pm Hands of Hope meeting 6:00 pm McColley s Grace Group Mission Statement In celebration of God s grace, given through Jesus Christ, we seek to grow through worship, teaching, fellowship and reaching out with our gifts to share the gospel and serve the needs of all people. Phone: (515) Church gracefd@frontiernet.net Pastor s pastordan.grace@frontier.com Website: Find us on Facebook PASTOR DAN KAHL BRUCE PERRY Worship & Music Coordinator TAMMY MICKELSON Office Administrator 12 JOAN MEYER Youth Coordinator