Christ the King. A Celebration of Christ s Reign in the Seasons of the Church Year

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1 Christ the King A Celebration of Christ s Reign in the Seasons of the Church Year FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH November 22, 2009

2 THE CHURCH YEAR For centuries, the Christian Church has worshiped according to the Church Year. The Church Year begins in December with the season of Advent. The first six months of the church year (December through May) follow the life of Christ from his birth until his suffering, death, and resurrection on Easter Sunday. The second six months of the church year (June through November) follow the teachings of Christ. We are now approaching the close of the Church Year and the beginning of another. To mark the end of this year, the Church celebrates the Season of Endtimes. Endtimes reminds us that the time is short, and our Savior is coming again soon. The Sundays in Endtimes: 1. Last Judgment, where we remember that Christ is coming to judge the living and the dead 2. Saints Triumphant, when we remember the eternal glory enjoyed by the saints in heaven glory prepared and waiting for us 3. Christ the King, when we remember that the entire Church Year celebrates the rule of Christ over our hearts now and forever.

3 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH A member of the WELS -- FAITH comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ Romans 10:17 Pastor Jonathan Schroeder Church Office: Home Phone: Fax Number: schroeder. @gmail.com Those who serve: Assistant: Organist: Vicar Keith Schleis Mary Beth Eckhardt NOVEMBER 22, 2009 ENDTIMES W elcome! Thank you for joining us for worship this morning. In our service we gather before our almighty God to offer him our worship and praise. We also gather to strengthen ourselves through the study of God s holy and powerful word. Please take a moment to sign our guest register in the back of the church. Restrooms are located in the hallway directly opposite the entrance to the sanctuary. Hearing assistance devices are available. Speak to an usher. Large print service folders are available. Speak to an usher. Staffed nursery is available, down the hall to the right. THE FESTIVAL OF CHRIST THE KING

4 CALL TO WORSHIP Crown Him with Many Crowns Christian Worship Hymn #341 C: (Sings) Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark how the heav nly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, And hail him as they matchless king Through all eternity. RESPONSORY Crown him the Lord of love Behold his hands and side, Rich wounds yet visible a - bove, In beauty glorified. No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his won dring eye at mysteries so bright. Crown him the Lord of heav n, Enthroned in worlds above; Crown him the King to whom is giv n The wondrous name of Love. His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. P: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. C: To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father-- to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. P: The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. C: (Sings) Crown him the Lord of heav n, enthroned in worlds above; Crown him the King to whom is giv n the wondrous name of Love. Crown him with many crowns, as thrones before him fall; Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns, for he is King of all. PRAYER OF THE DAY 1

5 Luke 1:26-27, ADVENT Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel Christian Worship Hymn #23 Oh, come, oh, come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel. That mourns in lowly exile here Until the Son of God - appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you O Israel. Oh, come, O key of David, come, and open wide our heavn ly home. Make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you O Israel. Isaiah 9:6-7a CHRISTMAS Crown him the virgin s son, the God incarnate born. Joy To The World Christian Worship Hymn #62 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev'ry heart prepare him room And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness And wonders of his love, And wonders of his love, And wonders, wonders of his love. 2

6 Matthew 2:1-2 EPIPHANY Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a scepter sways. As With Gladness Men of Old Christian Worship Hymn #83 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore your foll'wers be. As they offered gifts most rare At your cradle, rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to you, our heav'nly King. John 18:33-37 LENT Crown him the Lord of love - behold his hands and sides. O sacred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns your only crown, O sacred head, no glory Now from your face does shine; Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call you mine. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Christian Worship Hymn #105 Lord, be my consolation, My shield when I must die; Remind me of your passion When my last hour draws nigh. My eyes will then behold you, Upon your cross will dwell; My heart will then enfold you- Who dies in faith dies well! 3

7 1 Corinthians 15:20-25 EASTER Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o er the grave. Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation has procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia! Jesus Christ is Ris n Today Christian Worship Hymn #157 Matthew 25:31-40 PENTECOST Crown him the Lord of heaven, enthroned in worlds above. Speak, O Lord Christian Worship Supplement Hymn #735 Printed on the next page 4

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9 OFFERING The members of Faith Lutheran Congregation have joined together to do the Lord's work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry. Following the Offering please stand. PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

10 Revelation 21:1-4 ENDTIMES Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns for he is King of all. The flowers at the altar today were given by the Gibson family.

11 Announcements Welcome to our guests and visitors! We are glad that you are here, and hope that you will join us again soon. Our FaithBuilders class is for people interested in becoming members of Faith, or for people just looking to build their faith through the study of the basic teachings of the Bible. Our classes are on Sunday at 9:15am and repeat on Tuesday at 7:00pm. If you would like to attend, contact Pastor Schroeder. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. Thanksgiving Bonfire: We will be having our traditional Thanksgiving bonfire on Wednesday, November 25th at 6:00 PM. Join us for dinner and devotion around the fire. There is a signup sheet for those who will attend. We do not have a church service on Thanksgiving Day. Advent Dinners and Devotion: Beginning on December 2 nd, we will be having Wednesday night dinners and devotion to celebrate the Advent season. The dinners begin at 6:00pm and devotion around 6:45pm. There will be a sign up sheets in the gathering area for those who wish to attend and to bring food. Confirmation: Beginning on December 2nd, confirmation class starts at 5:30pm. This will be the starting time for the three Wednesdays in the Advent season. Choir: You don t need any experience, just a willingness to lift your voice in song. We meet on Wednesdays at 7:30PM in the balcony of the church. Practice lasts no longer than one hour. Spring College Course at Faith in Sharpsburg: Foundations, a partnership with Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, WI, will be offering a spring college class here at Faith starting on January 23, The course offered this spring is BIO120 Life Science. This course is transferrable to most universities and colleges. This class is open to high school juniors and seniors, college students, nontraditional students and those needing continuing education. For more information, please contact Jenny Schroeder or visit the Foundation s website at Decorating the Church for Christmas: On Sunday, November 29, 2009 we will be decorating the church for Christmas. The decorating will be right after church. We need a few extra hands to help with this. If you have about an hour to spare, please feel free to stay and help. If you have any questions, please ask Jenny Schroeder. continued on next page

12 Ladies Christmas Party: The Ladies Christmas Party will be on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 1pm-4pm at Christell Bakken s house. Please bring an appetizer or dessert and a white elephant gift. We will also be making the Christmas Eve ornaments that are distributed after the Christmas Eve services. If you have any questions or need directions please see Christell Bakken or Jenny Schroeder. Upcoming Schedules: Cleaning: Week of Nov 23 Nov 28: Foust Nov 30 Dec 5: J Schroeder Nursery: Nov 29: Eckhardt Dec 6: Payne/Rector