Welcome to St. John s Lutheran Church. The Lord s Supper

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2 Welcome to St. John s Lutheran Church Good morning and a blessed welcome to you! It truly is an honor to have you worshipping with us this morning and it is our prayer that you find great comfort and peace in Jesus Word of love, mercy, and forgiveness! If you are visiting with us today, please take one of the visitor gift bags from the visitors center. At St. John s we are pleased to offer a variety of service formats on Sunday morning. In our 8:30 a.m. traditional service we offer familiar hymns and rich, traditional worship forms in a meaningful and inspirational setting. Our 11:00 a.m. contemporary service includes the same message as our 8:30 a.m. service but in an informal style, enhanced with contemporary music. We encourage you to try both worship styles! Thank you for worshipping with us; we would love to have you join us again! (If you need any assistance or need a hearing aid device, please see one of the ushers.) The Lord s Supper Though we are eager for all to participate fully in the Lord s Supper, we do not want to compromise any portion of God s Word among us. Because Scripture states that the Lord s Supper can be taken to one s spiritual harm if not properly understood, we ask all visitors to refer to the following statement of belief regarding the Lord s Supper before communing: I am truly sorry for the sin in my life. I am struggling to die to my sin and to live in faith in Jesus. I am looking to Jesus to empower me to stop my sinning and to live a new life in Him. I believe when I receive the bread, I am receiving the true body of Christ, and when I receive the wine, I am receiving the true blood of Jesus. I believe that when I receive His true body and blood my sins are forgiven, I am given power over sin, death and the devil, and the gift of eternal life. My faith is completely in the words of Jesus. The Lord s Supper offers the two-fold gift of forgiveness and peace with God on the one hand, and unity and oneness among those who commune together on the other hand (Matt. 26:28; 1 Cor. 10:16 17). Those who receive the body and the blood of the Lord do so in terms of their relationship with God as well as with their fellow-communicants. Therefore, all baptized believers who understand and agree with the above Lutheran teaching of the Lord s Supper are welcome to attend. As always, we encourage you to speak with Pastor Ray with any questions or concerns. Thank you. The Wafer To receive the wafer from the lay minister, we suggest you hold out your hands, one on top of the other, so the wafer can be placed in your hand for you to put into your mouth. Common Cup To assist with the distribution of the wine via the common cup/chalice, we suggest you guide the tipping of the cup by placing your hand(s) on the bottom as you are being served. Individual Cup For those who prefer the individual cup, one is offered. Wait until the server is in front of you before drinking the cup. As you return to your seat, put the cup in the receptacle provided on the table against the brick wall. Disabled The pastor and lay minister will gladly commune in the front pews anyone unable to come to the communion rail. Let the pastor or an usher know before the service begins.

3 Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, :30 a.m. Our Vision: Grounded in Christ, Growing in Faith, Branching Out to Others PRE-SERVICE MUSIC AND A TIME FOR PRAYER Good morning and a blessed welcome to you! It truly is an honor to have you worshiping with us this morning and it is our prayer that you find great comfort and peace in Jesus Word of love, mercy, and forgiveness! Thank you for worshiping with us; we would love to have you join us again! RINGING OF THE BELLS WELCOME/GREETING OF ONE ANOTHER Please take time to complete the appropriate side of the attendance registration cards. Once completed, pass the cards toward the center aisle. They will be collected during the offering. OPENING HYMN OF PRAISE Glory Be to God the Father LSB 506 INVOCATION OPENING SENTENCES CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION KYRIE (responses sung) THIS IS THE FEAST (sung) GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAY LISTENING TO GOD SPEAK TO US THROUGH HIS WORD Daniel 12:1-3 1 At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since nations first came into existence. But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued. 2 Many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting disgrace. 3 Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. (NLT)

4 L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. LISTENING TO GOD SPEAK TO US THROUGH HIS WORD Hebrews 10: Under the old covenant, the priest stands and ministers before the altar day after day, offering the same sacrifices again and again, which can never take away sins. 12 But our High Priest offered himself to God as a single sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down in the place of honor at God s right hand. 13 There he waits until his enemies are humbled and made a footstool under his feet. 14 For by that one offering he forever made perfect those who are being made holy. 15 And the Holy Spirit also testifies that this is so. For he says, 16 This is the new covenant I will make with my people on that day, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds. 17 Then he says, I will never again remember their sins and lawless deeds. 18 And when sins have been forgiven, there is no need to offer any more sacrifices. 19 And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. 20 By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. 21 And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God s house, 22 let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. (NLT) L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA AND VERSE HOLY GOSPEL Mark 13:1-13 L: The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the thirteenth chapter. C: Glory to You, O Lord. (sung) 1 As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, Teacher, look at these magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls. 2 Jesus replied, Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another! 3 Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John, and Andrew came to him privately and asked him, 4 Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to be fulfilled? 5 Jesus replied,

5 Don t let anyone mislead you, 6 for many will come in my name, claiming, I am the Messiah. They will deceive many. 7 And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won t follow immediately. 8 Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. 9 When these things begin to happen, watch out! You will be handed over to the local councils and beaten in the synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. 10 For the Good News must first be preached to all nations. 11 But when you are arrested and stand trial, don t worry in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that time, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit. 12 A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. 13 And everyone will hate you because you are my followers. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. (NLT) L: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to You, O Christ. (sung) SERMON Confidently & Selflessly Hebrews 10:11-25 Pastor Adam Ray CATECHISM The Second Article of the Apostles Creed GIVING TO JESUS THANKFULLY FROM THE HEART (Offerings & Tithes) MINISTRY IN MUSIC Choir Special Directed by Brenda Olsen He Is the Rock OFFERTORY HYMN For the Fruits of His Creation (Vv. 1 & 2) LSB 894 PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH The Leader will conclude every prayer with: let us pray to the Lord. People respond with: Lord, have mercy, and hear our prayer. LORD S PRAYER PREFACE (responses sung)

6 PROPER PREFACE SANCTUS (sung) WORDS OF OUR LORD PAX DOMINI AGNUS DEI DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness LSB 563 Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior LSB 619 The Gospel Shows the Father s Grace LSB 580 BLESSING ANNOUNCEMENTS SENDING HYMN My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less LSB 575 Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting Five from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

7 Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, :00 a.m. Our Vision: Grounded in Christ, Growing in Faith, Branching Out to Others Please take time to complete the appropriate side of the attendance registration card. Once completed, pass the cards toward the center aisle. They will be collected during the offering. WELCOME & GREETING OPENING PRAISE SONGS Fierce The King is Here The Rock Won t Move CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 10:11-25 GIVING TO JESUS THANKFULLY FROM THE HEART Cornerstone MESSAGE Confidently & Selflessly Hebrews 10:11-25 Pastor Adam Ray APOSTLE S CREED PRAYERS LORD S PRAYER COMMUNION O Come to the Altar ANNOUNCEMENTS SENDING SONGS Hosanna Mighty Warrior BLESSING

8 Sunday Servants Preacher... Pastor Adam Ray Worship Leader... Pastor Jon Torreson Reader... 8:30 a.m. Jill Davis Communion Helper... 8:30 a.m. Jeff Salefski 11:00 a.m. Steve Wright Lay Minister... 8:30 a.m. John Hubert 11:00 a.m. Matt Cushing Greeters... 8:30 a.m. Adam & Erica Clapp 11:00 a.m. Tim & DeeAnne Wisler Organist... 8:30 a.m. Carol Pelz Ushers... 8:30 a.m. Brady Fawcett Acolytes... 8:30 a.m. Lucas May/Lleyton Miller 11:00 a.m. Maggye Smith/Ciara Collins Thank You for Your Service! Praise Team Vocals... Brian McLane, Melissa Saurmann, Janice Wright Acoustic Guitar... Malinda Standerfer Guitars...Brian McLane Keys... Bill Taraszewski St. John s Lutheran Church 2727 North Union Boulevard Decatur, IL Phone: (217) ; website: Church office hours: 8:00 am 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday Members of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod & Lutheran School Association. Our Mission We are restored to God through the death and resurrection of Jesus. As a family of Christians, we are dedicated to the love and forgiveness of Christ as we reach out, preach and teach the truth of God s Word to each other, our Community and the world.

9 CHURCH CHATTER In Need of Prayer: If you would like to be added to the prayer list, please contact the church office. If you would like your request on our prayer chain, please call Marilyn Roemelin at Please call the prayer chain with an update of your prayer request. Hospital: DHM: Kandace Russell In the Military: Laura Byers, Bryon Chaney, Kimberly Chaney, Kristel Chaney, Travis Chaney, Dan Cheney, Tristin Comer, Randy Edwards, Austin Highcock, Destiny Little, Aaron Lung, Andrew Nailer, Caleb Pinney, Jared Pinney, Caitlin Salefski, Tyler Salefski, Jacob Thornell Congregation News Sunday School: There will be no adult, and Confirmation Classes today due to Living Nativity. Living Nativity: If you missed last night, come tonight! Walk through is 4:30-5:30 and drive through is 5:30 8:00 pm. Toy Collection for CASA Kids: Please bring the unwrapped toys, along with the attached tag, to the church office by November 26. Social Ministry is suggesting a $15-$20 price range. Phone the church office or Janet Whitehead at with any questions and/or concerns. Ladies Friendship Circle: November 20 at 1:00 p.m., will be out next meeting. Our guest speaker will be a representative from DOVE. Hope to see you there. Decatur Christmas Parade: We have been asked to bring Living Nativity to The Decatur Christmas Parade! The parade is December 1st at 5:30 PM (line up begins at 3:30 PM). Again we're asking if anyone has a truck and trailer they'd be willing to let us use for the parade. There wouldn't be much decorating to the trailer - mostly just adding lights since the parade is in the evening. If you have a trailer available that day please contact Katie Salogga (217) Sign-ups for parade characters will be coming up soon.

10 Christmas Brunch: Plan to join us in the fellowship hall on Sunday, December 16, from 9:30 to 11:00 am for a Christmas Brunch. We will be serving brunch egg dishes, biscuits and gravy, fruit and pastries. There is no cost for the meal but we are asking for donations for children whose mothers are incarcerated at the Decatur Correctional Center. Gifts can be for children from infancy to age 18, but there is a great need for gifts for children ages Cemetery Plots Available: There are two cemetery plots available at St. John s Cemetery for $200 each. Please call if you are interested. Attention Parents of Sunday School Children: Sunday School classes are collecting boxes of stuffing during the month of November. Beginning in November, baptismal birthdays for children up through high school will be observed in church on the first Sunday of each month. This will take place in both services. A note to parents of young children: Did you know that when your child reaches age 3, he or she is welcome to start Sunday School? Last Week s Giving General Fund... $11, Amount Needed To Meet Budget... $16, Adult Sunday School... $37.00 Children s Sunday School... $4.66 Last Week s Attendance 8:30 a.m :00 a.m Total Adult Sunday School Children s Sunday School... 46

11 Pro-Life Corner: When we see those suffering from disease or disability vulnerable, helpless, destined by many to assisted suicide or euthanasia we are compelled to speak and defend and help because it is the Christ thing to do. For Christ reveals a God who knows about suffering not just because He s God, but because He suffered. We have a message of a God present in suffering, at work in suffering, and accomplishing His purpose in suffering. Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former executive director of Lutherans For Life LSA News Substitute Teachers: LSA is in need of substitute teachers for all grades. If you are interested, please call our offices or Box Tops for Education: LSA is collecting Box Tops labels. Coordinator, Steve Walcher, has already submitted the first set of Box Tops for a total of $ Each label is worth ten cents. If you have Box Top labels, please check to make sure they are not expired. You may bring them to the church office, and we will send them on to the LSA. Mon., Nov. 19 6:00 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. DCS Home 6:00 pm PTL Meeting Tues., Nov. 20 6:00 pm JH Boys Basketball vs. Tuscola Away 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. Cornerstone Home 8:00 pm HS Boys Basketball vs. Porta Away Wed., Nov. 21 8:00 pm HS Boys Basketball vs. Edinburg Away Fri., Nov. 23 6:30 pm HS Boys Basketball vs. Delavan Away Mon., Nov. 26 6:00 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. Arcola Away Mt. Calvary s Heavenly Holidays Bazaar, presented by the Mt. Calvary Ladies Guild, will be held on December 1st from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the church. A luncheon will be served from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM, with carryout available. The bazaar will include homemade treats and cookies sold by the pound, as well as handcrafted items, both Christmas and everyday items. Be sure to mark your calendar!

12 THE LORD S WORK Sunday, November 18 8:30 a.m.... Traditional Service 9:45 a.m.... Education Hour 11:00 a.m.... Contemporary Service 4:30 p.m.... Living Nativity Monday, November 19 6:30 a.m.... YMCA Before/After School Program 8:00 a.m. -??... Take Down Living Nativity 9-11:00 a.m.... YMCA Preschool 6:30 p.m.... Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m.... Cub Scouts (Ed Wing) Tuesday, November 20 6:30 a.m.... YMCA Before/After School Program 1:00 p.m....staff Meeting 1:00 p.m.... Friendship Circle 3-5:00 p.m.... YMCA Preschool 6:00 p.m.... Worship Planning Meeting Wednesday, November 21 6:30 a.m.... YMCA Before/After School Program 9:00 11:00 a.m.... YMCA Preschool 6:30 p.m.... Thanksgiving Eve Service Thursday, November 22 Happy Thanksgiving Church Office Closed 12:00 noon... Thanksgiving Dinner Friday, November 23 Church Office Closed 6:30 a.m.... YMCA Before/After School Program Saturday, November 24 No church activities scheduled. Sunday, November 25 8:30 a.m.... Traditional Service 9:45 a.m.... Education Hour 11:00 a.m.... Contemporary Service 6:00 p.m.... All Youth Groups