IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 421 North Second Street Mankato, Minnesota (507)

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1 IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 421 North Second Street Mankato, Minnesota (507) Word of Truth O man of God pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called! 1 Timothy 6:11-12a NKJV The 23rd Sunday after Trinity November 3 & 6, 2013 Volume 76, No. 56 Deacon: Nick Stelter; Organist: Gary Hanel Sound: Andrew Stelter; Video: Tony Harris; Screen: Russell Schmitt Head Usher: Karl Friedrichs; Asst. Usher: Kyle Hulke WELCOME to all visitors! Please sign the guest register in the narthex. Visitors and members: feel free to speak with the Pastor after the service, or call: for Pastor Nolting or for Pastor Eichstadt or for the church office. Pre-Service Devotion: Psalm 85 (p. 526, pew Bible; p. 140, red hymnal) [Pew Bibles are located on the book shelves in the narthex.] [Communion Preparation: The Christian Questions, inside the back cover of the red hymnals.] Pre-Service Prayer: O Lord God, as I enter into Your presence to worship this day, I pray that You would give me both wisdom and courage. I seek wisdom, O Lord, so that I might know Your Word aright, for the world is filled with false teachers and false teaching. I need courage, dear Lord, so that I might boldly confess Your truths, for the world denies those truths and would pressure me to do likewise. Hear my prayer for Jesus sake. Amen.

2 COMMUNION ORDER OF SERVICE WE PREPARE TO MEET OUR LORD Hymn: 774 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God WELCOME in the name of Jesus our Teacher, our Master, our Savior, our Lord! Invocation: Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation (sings): Amen. Our Confession of Sins: Pastor: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God, our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. Our help is in the name of the Lord. Congregation (sings): Who made heaven and earth. Pastor: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord. Congregation (sings): And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. All: O almighty God, merciful Father, I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have offended You. I justly deserve Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for my sins and sincerely repent of them. I pray that You would of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being. Pastor: Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office as a called servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Congregation (sings): Amen. 2

3 WE PRAISE OUR LORD Responsive Reading: Psalm 119:89-94 NKJV P: Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven. C: Your faithfulness endures to all generations! P: You established the earth, and it abides. C: They continue this day according to Your ordinances, for all are Your servants. P: Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. C: I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life. P: I am Yours, save me; C: For I have sought Your precepts! P: Glory be to God! Congregation (sings): Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forevermore. Amen. The Kyrie Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Let All Things Now Living [WS 792] Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving To God the Creator triumphantly raise, Who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, Who still guides us on to the end of our days. God s banners are o er us; His light goes before us, A pillar of fire shining forth in the night, Till shadows have vanished and darkness is banished, As forward we travel from light into light. Text 1939, Renewed 1966 by E.C. Schirmer Music Company. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net License #A

4 Pastor: Let us pray. Congregation (sings): Amen. OUR LORD SPEAKS TO US The Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 20:1-6 (p. 685, pew Bible) Confessing one s faith has never been easy in this sin-filled world. Jeremiah, who faithfully proclaimed God s truths to the people of his day, was opposed by the majority of them, including Pashhur, the governor of the temple. God s words of judgment, however, concerning both Jerusalem and Pashhur came true! Congregational Praise (sung): Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! The New Testament Reading: Acts 4:23-31 (p. 969, pew Bible) Congregational Welcome (sung): Glory be to You, O Lord! After the early Christians in Jerusalem were forbidden to preach about Jesus, they prayed for even greater boldness to do so! They recognized that God s will would ultimately be done, as it always had. The Lord reassured His believing children by sending His Spirit to fill them with the boldness they requested! Congregational Response (sung): Praise be to You, O Christ! Our Confession of Faith in the Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by Whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. 4

5 And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, Whose kingdom will have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, And I look for the resurrection of the dead And the life of the world to come. Amen. Hymn: Oh, How Great Is Your Compassion 1. Oh, how great is Your compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That with all our fallen race In our depth of degradation You had mercy so that we Might be saved eternally! 2. Your great love for this has striven That we may from sin made free Live with You eternally. Your dear Son Himself has given And extends His gracious call, To His Supper leads us all. 3. Firmly to our soul s salvation Witnesses Your Spirit, Lord, In Your Sacraments and Word. There He sends true consolation, 5

6 Giving us the gift of faith That we fear not hell nor death. 4. Lord, Your mercy will not leave me; Ever will Your truth abide. Then in You I will confide. Since Your Word cannot deceive me, My salvation is to me Safe and sure eternally. 5. I will praise Your great compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That with all our fallen race In our depth of degradation You had mercy so that we Might be saved eternally. Amen. LSB #559 The Sermon: Text - Matthew 10: (p.858, pew Bible) DEAR CHRISTIANS DO NOT BE AFRAID TO CONFESS YOUR FAITH! Do so boldly, for Sermon Notes: I. Your Savior too met opposition! II. The validity of God s Word will be established! III. The judgment of God is to be feared more than any threats of men! IV. You are ultimately the objects of God s grace! Pastor Paul D. Nolting 6

7 WE OFFER OURSELVES TO OUR LORD The Offertory Congregation (sings): Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Your salvation; and uphold me with Your free Spirit. Amen. Offering of Thankful Hearts [Wed. service offering may be left in narthex basket.] Prayers OUR LORD GIVES HIMSELF TO US The Communion Liturgy Pastor: The Lord be with you. Congregation (sings): And with your spirit. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. Congregation (sings): We lift them up unto the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. Congregation (sings): It is meet and right so to do. Pastor: It is truly fitting, right, and beneficial that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God:... Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: 7

8 Congregation (sings): Pastor: The Lord's Prayer Congregation (sings): For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. The Words of Institution Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you alway! Congregation (sings): Amen. 8

9 The Distribution Our Practice of Close Communion We believe that God desires unity of faith and confession among all who commune together. All communicant members of Immanuel and of our sister congregations in the CLC (Church of the Lutheran Confession) are welcome at the Lord's Table. If there are visitors present who wish to commune with us in the future, you are invited to speak with the Pastor about this at your convenience. For more information pick up the tract from the narthex titled Why Close Communion. Communing Members who have difficulty at the kneeling rail may sit in the front pew on either side. The pastors will bring communion to you there. Any communicants sitting in the balcony should please come down to the narthex for direction to the table. Communicants are ushered to the communion table. If you desire the bread in your hand, simply extend your hand to the Pastor as he approaches you with the bread. Those desiring an individual cup, please take a cup when the tray is offered. The common cup will immediately follow. Please dispose of your individual cup in the baskets located behind each pillar or in the center aisle. 9

10 Communion Hymns: 427 How Firm a Foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord 775 Thy Strong Word OUR LORD BLESSES US Benediction Congregation (sings): Amen. Amen. Amen. 10

11 Closing Hymn: Fight the Good Fight with All Your Might 1. Fight the good fight with all your might; Christ is your Strength and Christ your right. Lay hold on life, and it shall be Your joy and crown eternally. 2. Run the straight race through God's good grace; Lift up your eyes and seek His face. Life with its way before us lies; Christ is the Path and Christ the Prize. 3. Cast care aside, lean on your Guide; His boundless mercy will provide; Trust, and enduring faith shall prove Christ is your Life and Christ your Love. 4. Faint not nor fear, His arms are near; He changes not who holds you dear. Only believe, and you will see That Christ is all eternally. Amen. LSB #664 Liturgy from The Lutheran Hymnal 1941 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. License # Immanuel s WEEKLY Activities Today: During the Bible Class time this morning David Lueck and Jennifer Grabow made a presentation of their Mission Helper Trip to India from this past summer. We thank them for their work and for their presentations. Pastor Eichstadt is preaching at our CLC mission in Eden Prairie. Please REGISTER for communion on the sheets in the narthex or by the back entrance. 11

12 Mon. Nov. 4 10:00 AM Pastors Study Berea, Inver Grove Heights 5:45 PM Immanuel Church Service CCTV Charter Ch. 13 or Hickory Tech Ch. 7 6:00-9:00 PM Drivers Ed. Safety/Respect Tues. Nov. 5 1:00 PM Seniors Bible Orness Plaza (900 Hope St.) 3:00-5:00 PM Pastor s Office Hours [PDN] 6:00-9:00 PM Drivers Ed. Safety/Respect Wed. Nov. 6 12:45 PM Immanuel Church Service CCTV Charter Ch. 13 or Hickory- Tech Ch. 7 4:00-7:00 PM Drivers Ed. Safety/Respect 5:30 PM Youth Instruction 6:00 PM Wed. Bible Study meets in the upper hallway MIDDLE classroom. Discussion of Acts. 7:00 PM WORSHIP Service (repeats previous Sunday s service) 7:00 PM PTO meeting Thurs. Nov. 7 10:00 AM Bible Walnut Towers (105 E. Walnut St.) 1:00 PM Bible Old Main (301 S. 5th St.) 3:30 PM Bible Keystone (100 Dublin Rd.) 6:00-9:00 PM Drivers Ed. Safety/Respect NEW TIME 6:00 PM Church Choir Practice Fri. Nov. 8 No School K-12 Quarter Break 6:30 AM Men s Breakfast / Bible Study 8:00-10:00 AM Pastor s Office Hours [PDN] 6:00-9:00 PM Drivers Ed. Safety/Respect Sat. Nov. 9 8:00 AM CLC Band Festival Gr. Berea, Inver Grove Heights (3:00 PM concert) 12

13 Sun. Nov. 10 8:15-8:20 AM Immanuel Meditations KTOE 1420 AM or FM radio 8:15-9:15 AM Sunday School, Youth Ambassadors, & Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship [WCE] Altar Flowers: Kari Friedrichs: Deacon: Alan Olmanson; Sound: Craig Stelter; Video: Paul & Diane Bode; Screen: Rachael Hanel Ushers: Second Sunday of the Month; Head Usher: Dale Spear ( ); Asst. Usher: Justin Mueller ( ); Paul Bade; C.J. Buckley; Michael Clobes; Ethan Gibson; Talon Harris; Todd Kruse; Nick Larson; Mike Manthe; Bennett Olmanson; Andrew Pfeiffer; Daryl Pischner; Chris Raddatz; Mike Schweim; Nathan Stelter; Jeff Timm Communion Registration: Please register by placing a check by your name on a list of our communicants. The lists are found in the narthex or on the counter by the back entrance. Or you may church@immanuelmankato.org. CLC Guests: please sign your name on the "Guest Sheet." In the Hospital: Immanuel Home Messenger: A BIG THANK you to the volunteers who print, fold, collate, assemble, wafer-seal and sort mailing labels! Church Choir Rehearsals: Starting on November 7, Church Choir will rehearse from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM. Come and join us at this new time. ILS PTO presentation and meeting is Wednesday, Nov 6, at 7pm in the church basement. Everyone is invited! Our speakers will be the elected leaders of the ILS Student Council the officers are Harley Bode, Talon Harris, Andrea Wheaton, and Hannah Stelter. They will speak about what they are working on and hope to accomplish this year on behalf of all ILS students. Grade 1 families serve. Childcare will be provided please contact Ryan Hammett. Immanuel Lutheran College Visitors Day is November 15th. beginning at 10:05 am in the ILC gymnasium for chapel. Interested students/parents please contact either pastor for travel arrangements and additional information. 13

14 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED November 15 th Immanuel Lutheran School will be sponsoring a booth at the Christmas Festival at Verizon Wireless Civic Center from 3 PM until 9 PM. We are seeking volunteers to staff the booth (2-3 people at a time) making popcorn, visiting with people, helping with crafts, and handing out promotional items. Interested parties may contact Kirsten Becker at (507) kirstenrbecker@yahoo.com or school office Immanuel Lutheran School will also be participating in the Kiwanis Holiday and Lights at Sibley Park Volunteers (Grade 5 through Adult) are needed to serve as staff December 21 st from 4:45-9:30 PM. Responsibilities include directing traffic and collect donations for the food shelf. We have also been asked to provide 6 man-hours for clean up on January 2. Contact Kirsten Becker (see above). For either of these opportunities please contact Kirsten Becker (507) kirstenrbecker@yahoo.com or the school office ( / school@immanuelmankato.org) ON THE RADIO: Listen for the Immanuel Lutheran School advertising at 6:30 PM on Monday and 7:00 AM on Thursdays KJLY we are running an ad campaign for a couple of months. ALTAR FLOWERS To volunteer, please sign up on the list on the narthex bulletin board. IMMANUEL AMBASSADOR EVENT Friday - November 8 Hayride & Bonfire [Poor weather: Game night at church] Location: John & Mara Heinze Farm / th St., Madison Lake Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m. Fee: No cost, but bring a snack to share [Poor weather: bring a game and snacks] Dress According to the Weather See You There! 14

15 ILHS Drama Club Presents (2 short plays) The story of Della and Jim, who are desperately in love with each other but also very poor. In their attempts to buy each other proper Christmas gifts, a strange twist leads the couple to find the perfect gifts for one another but at an unexpected cost. Though they may not have the picture-perfect Christmas they dreamed of, the couple learns about the importance of the gift of love. John Dale hasn t enjoyed a real Christmas for years. So he decides to rent a Christmas from Anne Weston, who owns the local rent shop. Anne is at first flustered with the requirements which included a wife and five children. Anne feels she has solved the problem of a Christmas family but unexpected news changes her plans and John Dale s rented Christmas turns into a new life for all concerned. Performance Schedule November 22 Dinner Theater Seating & Appetizers 5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Performance follows dinner. Tickets for dinner theater are $13.00 and can be purchased through the school office (school@immanuelmankato.org / ). For theater tickets without dinner, please contact the school office. November 23 7:00 p.m. November 24 2:00 p.m. Tickets are not sold for the performances on November 23rd and 24th. Free-will donations to offset the costs of production will be accepted. 15

16 Immanuel Sunday Current NEED = $11,148 CLC Weekly Missions NEED = $1,273 Sunday Current = $14,650 Missions = $6,131 Endowment = $45 ILC Building = $20 Expansion / Relocation = $80 MDF: Mission Develop. Fund = $55 Major Improvement = $70 OTHER: Benevolent = $15 Food Shelf = $30 Imm. Student Aid = $50 Tuition Aid = $100 Immanuel School = $200 OTHER: Our Response of Faith Attendance: 10/24 Keystone Bible Study = 9 10/26 Peru Worship Service = 3 10/27 Sunday School = 37 Ambassadors = 10 Bible Study = 43 10/27 Sunday Worship = /30 Wed. Bible Study = 20 Worship = 21 16