Welcome to Worship at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH STORY CITY, IOWA November 3, 2013

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1 Welcome to Worship at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH STORY CITY, IOWA November 3, 2013 Ministers All Members Stephen Anenson, Senior Pastor Kurt Jensen, Associate Pastor Zachary Bauknecht, Youth & Education Ministry Coordinator All Saints Sunday November 3, 2013 We Prepare to Meet God The Prelude The Opening Hymn O Worship the King (vs. 1,2,5) No. 104 The Invocation Pastor: We dedicate our time in worship to You, O Father, for You have given us life, health, and time to gather. People: We praise You, dear Father, for all Your wondrous blessings. Pastor: We dedicate our love to You, O Jesus, for You have dedicated Yourself to us in sacrificial love. People: We praise You, dear Jesus, for Your gift of salvation. Pastor: We dedicate our lives to You, O Holy Spirit, for You have brought us into a living and saving faith. People: We praise You, dear Holy Spirit, for Your blessing of unity as members together in God s redeemed family. The Time for Greeting The Announcements The Service of Adult Confirmation on insert The Reception of New Members 604 Lafayette Avenue Story City, Iowa Website immanuel@iowatelecom.net We Confess Our Sin and Receive God s Forgiveness Pastor: O gracious God, we have failed both as individuals and as a congregation to live in love toward You and toward our neighbors. Weighted down by our guilt and shame, we now confess our sins to You and to one another, seeking forgiveness for the sake of Jesus, our Savior. People: I confess to You, almighty God, that I have sinned against Your commandments and against the welfare of my neighbors by my careless, neglectful, and hurtful attitudes, desires, words, and deeds. Therefore, I plead Your mercy, O God. Begging Your forgiveness yet again for the sake of Jesus, My Savior. Restore me to a right relationship with You and guide me into a healthy relationship with my brothers and sisters in the human family. Uphold and strengthen me in faith and love; guide and carry me through this life to the life everlasting before Your throne.

2 Pastor: The almighty and merciful Lord has granted us His pardon, forgiveness, and remission for all your sins. May He also lead us to seek and accept the forgiveness of one another. Be at peace, for the Prince of Peace has made peace for us all. Amen. We Hear God s Word The Scripture Revelation 7: After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10 And they cried out in a loud voice: Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. 11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying: Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen! 13 Then one of the elders asked me, These in white robes who are they, and where did they come from? 14 I answered, Sir, you know. And he said, These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore, they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16 Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them, nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. We Respond to God s Blessings The Offering The Offertory We Are An Offering on screen We Hear God s Word Proclaimed in Song and Word The Anthem Come, Now is the Time to Worship Doerksen, Schrader The Senior Choir Susan Amensen, Director The Sermon Experiencing the Essence of Worship Pastor Anenson The Hymn For All the Saints (vs.1,4-6) No. 767 We Receive God s Grace in the Sacrament The Words of Institution The Lord s Prayer The Distribution We Receive God s Promise to Go with us into Daily Life The Blessing The Benediction The Closing Hymn Fairest Lord Jesus (vs. 1,3,4) No. 87 The Ministry of Prayer The Postlude Organist: Emily Anderson Communion Preparers: Ole & Jackie Skaar, Ron & Susan Kinyon Greeters: Dwayne & Dee Fiihr Ushers: Dave & Kathy Quam, Tim & Tami Marienau, Jeff & Charlotte Loots Candlelighter: Graham Nicholson Reader: Terry Thompson Communion Assistants: Terry Thompson, Steve Skartvedt Communion Helpers: Emily Narigon, Caleb Schlatter Sound Engineer: Jim Oberender Welcome to Visitors! Thank you for filling out the white information card in front of you. You may put it in the offering plate or give it to an usher as you come forward for communion. Attendance last Sunday: 223

3 Holy Communion. Today, we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. In prayerful preparation for the Table, please read and fill out the Information Card in front of you and give to an usher as you are directed forward. We welcome to this family meal all who have been baptized into the Christian faith, and who believe that Christ is present in the bread and wine offering forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. Children who have not been prepared to receive the Sacrament are invited to come with their family for a blessing. If you are unable to come to the front to receive the sacrament, let an usher know and the elements will be brought to you. Simply point to the middle of the tray if you would like grape juice instead of wine. If you have a prayer need this morning, you may use the back of the white card in the pew rack and place the request in the Prayer Box in the narthex by the coat rack. You can also submit prayer requests at any time on our website: There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Social Hall following the worship service. Everyone is invited. Today is Food Pantry Sunday. Place your items for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in the grocery cart in the narthex. Cash donations are also welcome. Checks can be made out to Immanuel with a notation for the Food Pantry and placed in the offering plate. Next Sunday will be our monthly Improvement Fund offering. This fund is used for capital expenditures to maintain and improve our church buildings. Adult Education - See Through the Scriptures - The pastors are leading this course, which began September 22 and will continue through November, for all adults in the Social Hall at 8:30 A.M. Senior Choir Fall Praise Dinner. Tickets for the November 17 Praise Dinner are on sale today before and after worship. There will be two dinner seatings, at 5:00 and 5:45 with food prepared by Chef Chris Hansen and choir members and served on tables decorated by Judy McIlrath. The concert will follow in the sanctuary at 6:30 and will feature the choir, small groups and special guests. Tickets are $15 each ($7.50 for children under 10) and need to be purchased in advance at the church or at Norsemen Realty Office by Thursday, November 14. Watch the new Billy Graham special called, My Hope America on Saturday, November 9 at 6:30 P.M. on WOI, Channel 5. If you are a Thrivent Financial member who has directed Thrivent Choice Dollars in the past, you are reminded that any recurring direction you set up in the past does not apply to this year. You must once again direct any funds for 2013 by either calling Thrivent at or by logging in to the Thrivent website. Funds directed online during November to local congregations will be doubled by Thrivent. If you need assistance in directing funds, you are welcome to talk to your Thrivent representative or contact the church office. An Open House Bridal Shower for Denae Pyle, bride-to-be of Garrett Skaar, will be held Saturday, November 30 beginning at 9:30 A.M., with a program at 10 A.M. This will be held in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Social Hall. Please RSVP by November 15 to Cathy Hermanson at or cathy@50248.net. Wheelchair Pushers needed. Immanuel is responsible for providing wheelchair pushers at Bethany Manor for the worship service each Sunday during the month of December. The wheelchair pushers need to be at the Bethany Manor Chapel by 9:20 A.M. and will be done by 10:45 or 11 A.M. A signup sheet is posted on the narthex bulletin board. At least five people are needed each week. Wendel & Cookie Peterson, former members of Immanuel, will be celebrating their 50 th wedding anniversary on November 30, Their family is planning a surprise card shower. Please send your greeting to: Wendel & Cookie Peterson, c/o Christopher Peterson, 4021 Plantation Mill Drive, Buford, GA Please send this greeting before November 15. If possible, include a story of/from them as a couple that brought blessing and joy to your lives. Our sympathy to the family of Larry Millang, who passed away October 18. The memorial service will be held at Immanuel on Friday, November 8 at 1:30 P.M. Grief and the Holidays. Is it possible to experience the excitement of the holidays while grieving the death of a loved one? Discover if that is possible for you and your family at Bereavement Support Group at Bethany Manor in Story City. We will meet at Bethany Manor, 212 Lafayette Avenue in Story City, Thursday, November 7, 14, and 21 from 4:30 P.M. to 6 P.M. Please call Chaplain Sandy Anenson at or Bereavement Coordinator Bonnie Riphagen at to register for the group.

4 Upcoming Events Discovering God's Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts. Join us Wednesday nights in November to discover how God has wired and gifted you for making a difference in the world. Stop at the table in the narthex, contact the church office or one of the pastors to sign up for the course. The first class will be this coming Wednesday from 6:30-9 P.M. in the library. Young Adults Potluck. Our young adults and families will have a potluck in the Social Hall today at 5:00 P.M. We ll talk about plans for our Christmas party and other future events. Hope you can come to share delicious food and great conversation. Weekly Women s Bible Study. The Bible Study for women meets each Wednesday morning in the church library from 8: This group has just begun a new study on the book of Ezekiel. Contact Marsha Sweet for more information or just come on Wednesday morning. If you haven t participated before, you are welcome to join in as we begin this new study. Check the narthex bulletin board for more information concerning the following upcoming fundraisers for area churches. Fall Festival, St. Mary Catholic Church, Williams. Today, 4:30 7 P.M. Adults - $8.00, Children (4-12) - $4.00, Children (3 and under) - free. Turkey Supper, Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth. Wednesday, November 6, 5-7 P.M. Adults - $13.00, Children (4-10) - $5.00, Children (3 and under) - free. Norske Selskap, Elim Lutheran Church, Randall. Saturday, November 9, 10 A.M. 1 P.M. Bake Sale, Sandwich Line and Norwegian Foods. Norwegian Supper, Badger Lutheran Church, Badger. Thursday, November 14, 4:30-7 P.M. Adults - $20.00, Children (6-12) - $10.00, Children (5 and under) free. Limited seating Reserve your tickets today! Celestial Strings - A program of Thanksgiving with Harp & Voice. Trinity Lutheran Church, Ellsworth, Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 P.M. Celestial Strings is the music ministry of Rev. William Reister of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Florida and a son of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. Brought together by their love for church work and music, he and his wife, Susan present inspirational programs with the music of the harp, organ, piano and voice. Pastor Bill has been playing the harp for church services, weddings, banquets, parties, funerals and other social occasions since Freewill Offering. Reminders The Children's Activity Bulletins are available from the ushers for young children. Nursery facilities are available across from the restrooms on the main floor of the educational wing. Please feel free to take your child there if needed during the service. Youth Activities High School Youth Group Just like the season that is upon us right now (fall) we have made some changes to the time of High School Youth Group!! This is going to be an exciting time for us. Our new time that we will be trying out is 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday evenings. I am hoping that this will allow those of you who could not make it before, the opportunity to come join us! I hope to see everyone there and as always, please bring a friend! Our format will be - 6:00 to 6:30 - A time to hang out and relax 6:30 to 6:45 - Optional Pizza time (Bring $2 if you want to eat) 6:45 to 8:00 - Devotions and activity time Middle School Youth Group Join us today from 2-3:30 P.M. for fun and fellowship! We will be doing devotions, playing some awesome games and having a great time! See you there! Our next meeting will be November 17 from 2-3:30 P.M. & campfire Pray & Praise Corner As a congregation, let s be in prayer for: Those who are hospitalized including Lorraine Jacobson and Robert Johnson. We praise God for: The refreshing rain this past week. Our new members as they join our fellowship.

5 November 3 10, 2013 Worship & Study Opportunities at Immanuel New members will be received today at our worship service. We welcome them with joy into our church family. Take a moment to shake their hand after the service. Tosha Anderson (Adult Confirmation) Timberland Drive, Story City Brooke Hill (Transfer) Alexis, Carly PO Box 281, Roland Mike & Cathy Isebrand (Transfer) 1155 Viking Road, Story City Jenessa Richardson (Adult Confirmation) Brooklyn, Braden (Associate Members) th Avenue, Story City Amber Rozeboom (Adult Confirmation) Story City Bob & Kim Severson (Transfer) PO Box 84, Randall Sunday, November 3 - Communion Sunday - New Member Sunday 8:00 A.M. Radio Broadcast on KASI (1430 AM) 8:30 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Narthex) 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. Coffee Fellowship 2:00 P.M. Middle School Youth Group 5:00 P.M. Young Adult Potluck Monday, November 4 9:00 A.M. Library Board Meeting Tuesday, November 5 9:30 A.M. Staff Meeting 5:30 P.M. Youth Board Meeting 6:30 P.M. Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, November 6 8:30 A.M. Women s Bible Study 6:00 P.M. HS Youth Group 6:30 P.M. Junior Choir 6:30 P.M. Pizza Supper for Trinity & Confirmation Classes 6:30 P.M. Spiritual Gifts class 7:00 P.M. Trinity & Confirmation Classes 7:00 P.M. Senior Choir Thursday, November 7 Friday, November 8 1:30 P.M. Larry Millang Memorial Service Saturday, November 9 8:00 A.M. Men of Immanuel Sunday, November 10 8:00 A.M. Radio Broadcast on KASI (1430 AM) 8:30 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Coffee Fellowship (Narthex) 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M. Coffee Fellowship

6 SERVICE OF ADULT CONFIRMATION THE INVITATION TO COME TO THE ALTAR THE CONFESSION OF FAITH Pastor: Dear friends, you have come to us from other denominations. After taking some classes reviewing the Christian faith, we rejoice that you now desire to make public profession of your faith and assume greater responsibility in the life of our Christian community and its mission in the world. In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ received you and made you members of his Church. In the community of God s people, you have learned from his Word God s loving purpose for you and all creation. You have been nourished at his holy table and called to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The congregation is invited to join the confirmands as they profess their faith. Do you renounce all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty promises? Response: I do. Pastor: Do you believe in God the Father? Response: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Pastor: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? Response: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Pastor: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? Response: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THE PROMISE Pastor: You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism: to hear his Word and share in his supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth? Response: I do, and I ask God to help and guide me. Pastor: Let us pray. Gracious Lord, through water and the Spirit you have made these people your own. You forgave them all their sins and brought them to newness of life. Continue to strengthen them with the Holy Spirit, and daily increase in them your gifts of grace and wisdom. Help them to sense the important place they have in the community of faith. Through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. We rejoice to receive you as confirmed members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. THE BENEDICTION Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you. Amen.