26th Sunday after Pentecost November 13, :00 a.m.

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1 401 South Flynn Drive P.O. Box 287 Milbank, SD (605) th Sunday after Pentecost November 13, :00 a.m.

2 26 th Sunday after Pentecost The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the meantimes. The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament. The baptized rally around the invitation of the apostle: Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS GATHERING INVOCATION P: We welcome each other to worship in the name of God our creator, our redeemer, who walks with us and promises to be with us every step of our lives. (Greet your neighbor.) GATHERING SONG Chorus Verse 1 Chorus Come, Now is the Time to Worship Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are to worship. Come, just as you are before your God. Come... One day ev'ry tongue will confess You are God. One day ev'ry knee will bow. Still, the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose You now. Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are to worship. Come, just as you are before your God. Come... CONFESSSION and FORGIVENESS P: Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. (Men) (Women) We have not loved you with all of our hearts. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. 2

3 (All) (Men) (Women) (All) (Men) (Women) (All) (Men) (Women) (All) (Men) (Women) (All) We have not responded to your promise. We have put up walls to keep people at a distance. We have failed to respond when someone is hurting. We have not responded to your promise. We are captured by our desire for material wealth. We forget those who do not have food or shelter. We have not responded to your promise. We abuse the gifts of your creation. We destroy your beauty out of ignorance and greed. We have not responded to your promise. We fail to respond to your call to do justice. We seek only comfort for ourselves. We have not responded to your promise. (A brief silence) P: We are broken but God s promises are not. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven. C: Amen. KYRIE Chorus Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Kyrie eleison, On our world and on our way. Kyrie eleison, ev ry day. For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of all; For this holy house, for all who worship and praise, Let us pray to the Lord. Let us pray to the Lord. (Chorus) That we may live out your impassioned response, to the hungry and the poor; That we may live out truth and justice and grace, Let us pray to the Lord. Let us pray to the Lord. (Chorus) For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family; For life and for love, for our work and our play, Let us pray to the Lord. Let us pray to the Lord. (Chorus) For your Spirit to guide; That you center our lives in the water and the word; That you nourish our souls with your body and blood, Let us pray to the Lord. Let us pray to the Lord. (Chorus) 3

4 PRAYER OF THE DAY P: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without you nothing is strong, nothing is holy. C: Embrace us with your mercy, that with you as our ruler and guide, we may live through what is temporary without losing what is eternal, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. The congregation is seated. WORD MALACHI 4:1-2a A reading from Malachi, the 4th chapter. 1 See, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble; the day that comes shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. 2a But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. The Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. PSALM 98 L: Psalm 98 will be read responsively. 1 Sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvelous things, whose right hand and holy arm have won the victory. C: 2 O Lord, you have made known your victory, you have revealed your righteousness in the sight of the nations. L: 3 You remember your steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. C: 4 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. L: 5 Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song. C: 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy before the king, the Lord. L: 7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it, the world and those who dwell therein. C: 8 Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, who comes to judge the earth. L: 9 The Lord will judge world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. 4

5 2 THESSALONIANS 3:6-13 A reading from Paul s letter to the Thessalonians, the 3 rd chapter. 6 Now we command you, beloved, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, 8 and we did not eat anyone s bread without paying for it; but with toil and labor we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you. 9 This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate. 10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: Anyone unwilling to work should not eat. 11 For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work. 12 Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. 13 Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right. The Word of God, word of life. C: Thanks be to God. (Congregation stands for Gospel.) SONG OF THE WORD Thy Word Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. When I feel afraid, think I ve lost my way, still you re there right beside me, And nothing will I fear as long as you are near. Please be near me to the end. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I will not forget your love for me, and yet My heart forever is wandering. Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side, and I will love you to the end. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. You re the light unto my path. 5

6 LUKE 21:5-19 P: The Gospel according to Luke, the 21 st chapter. C: Glory to you, O Lord. 5 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, [Jesus] said, 6 As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down. 7 They asked him, Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place? 8 And he said, Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, I am he! and, The time is near! Do not go after them. 9 When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately. 10 Then he said to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; 11 there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. 12 But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. 13 This will give you an opportunity to testify. 14 So make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; 15 for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 You will be hated by all because of my name. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your souls. The Word of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON SONG OF THE DAY Blessed Be Your Name Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful, Where Your streams of abundance flow, Blessed be Your name when I m found in the desert place, Though I walk through the wilderness, 6

7 Every blessing You pour out I ll turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, Blessed be Your glorious name. Blessed be Your name when the sun s shining down on me, When the world s all as it should be. Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering, Though there s pain in the offering, Every blessing You pour out I ll turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, Blessed be Your glorious name. You give and take away, You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your name. You give and take away, You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, Lord, blessed be Your name. Blessed be Your glorious name. Blessed be Your glorious name. 7

8 RESPONSE TO THE WORD CONFESSION OF FAITH P: Living together in trust and hope we confess our faith. C: We believe in God, whose love we know in the beauty of his world, in daily bread, in the kindness of human hearts, and most clearly in Jesus of Nazareth. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, whose touch of grace makes our eyes to see, our ears to hear, strengthens us to do all things in him, and delivers us from death to life. We believe in the Holy Spirit in whose power there is peace, in whose presence there is joy, and in whose promise we dare to be more. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE P: With the people of God gathered here and throughout the world, we offer our prayers for the church, those in need, and all of creation. A brief silence. For the church, for missionaries and teachers, clergy and laity, and all ministers who proclaim the gospel in word and deed, that the Sun of righteousness enlighten the whole earth, let us pray. C: Have mercy, O God. P: For rivers and lakes, hills and mountains, fruit and vegetables, and animals great and small, that creation thrive and that we care for all God has given us, let us pray. C: Have mercy, O God. P: For all in authority at the local, state, provincial, national, and international levels, for those who advocate for equity, and for relief workers and their supporters, let us pray. C: Have mercy, O God. 8

9 P: For those who hunger or thirst, for those who doubt or are terrified, for those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, and for caregivers, that all experience the healing and comfort given through Christ, let us pray. C: Have mercy, O God. P: For those gathered in this place to hear the gospel and receive the good gifts of God through Christ Jesus, that guided by the Holy Spirit, we serve our neighbor who is in need, let us pray. C: Have mercy, O God. Here other intercessions may be offered. P: In thanksgiving for men and women of every time and place who have died in Christ, and that we follow their examples of faithful living, let us pray. C: Have mercy, O God. P: Almighty God, you have promised to hear those who call upon your name. We commend all our spoken and silent prayers to you, trusting in your abundant mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C: Amen. SHARING THE PEACE P: The peace of the Lord be with you all. C: And also with you. P: Let us share God s peace with one another. OFFERING OFFERTORY Everybody s Got Something To Offer Everybody s got something to offer, young and old the prince and the pauper. Everybody s got something to offer, in the name of the Lord. Verse 1: To the lost and the lonely one, the message it is clear. We have all got a gift to give, our hands our hearts, our tears. Verse 2: To the believers gathered here, the message it is true. We have all got a gift to give, in all we say and do. OFFERTORY PRAYER P: God of mercy and grace, the eyes of all wait upon you, and you open your hand in blessing. C: Fill us with good things at your table, that we may come to the help of all in need, through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and Lord. Amen. 9

10 MEAL GREAT THANKSGIVING P: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. P: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them to the Lord. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is right to give our thanks and praise. WORDS OF INSTITUTION P: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people. Do this for the remembrance of me. For as often as we eat of this bread and drink of this cup, we proclaim the Lord s death until he comes. C: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. LORD S PRAYER P: Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray: C: 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. INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: The table of life is spread before you. C: Feast on the goodness and mercy of God. COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION P: We give you thanks, O God, that you make your home with us, bringing heaven to earth in this holy meal. 10

11 C: Fill us with your Spirit as we go from here, that we may wipe away tears, tend to those in mourning and pain, seek the healing of the nations, and bring to earth the presence of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. SENDING BLESSING P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord s face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. C: Amen. SENDING SONG A New Hallelujah Can you hear? There s a new song breaking out from the children of freedom. Every race and every nation, Sing it out, sing a new hallelujah. Let us sing love to the nations, Bringing hope of the grace that has freed us. Make it known and make Him famous. Sing it out, sing a new hallelujah. Arise, let the church arise. Let love reach to the other side. Alive, come alive. Let the song arise! Africa sings a new song, Reaching out with a new hallelujah. Every son and every daughter, Everyone sing a new hallelujah. Arise, let the song arise. Let love reach to the other side. Alive, come alive. Let the song arise! Arise, let the song arise. Let love reach to the other side. Alive, come alive. Let the song arise. CHALLENGE P: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. 11

12 WELCOME TO AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH If you are visiting with us this morning, we are honored by your presence. Please sign the guest register in the Narthex on the Kiosk. American Lutheran celebrates the Lord s Supper at each worship service. No matter where you are in your faith journey, come to the Lord s Table. Following worship, please join us for a time of coffee and conversation in the Fellowship Hall. Restrooms are located in the passageway between the narthex and fellowship hall. Please contact one of the ushers for any assistance. Quiet bags are available for the children. Nursery available with closed-circuit TV Hearing Assisted Receivers are available at the AV booth. The Radio Broadcast is sponsored by the family of Lois Stinson in honor of her birthday on November 13th. This morning s service can be viewed on-line at November 6, 2016 Attendance Giving - $ 6,892 Scripture readings for November 20 Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Prayer Concerns: Cheryl Pauli, LaVergne Hedman, Janelle Kelly, Wayde Fraasch, Cody Seehafer, Gordan Jarman, Alicia Beste, Dennis Bracht, Margaret Mehlhaff, Mark Fisher, Carson Scott Myrum, the family of Deb Pauli, The ministry of Jordan Hins in Turkey. Thanks to all who helped with today s worship. Welcome Center: Greeters: Carmen Van Veen, Joan Johnson Ushers : Jerry Kathman, Troy Kastrup, David Van Veen AV Booth: Gary Wellnitz/David Gulck Presiding Minister: Pastor Carl Larson Assisting Ministers: Manna Praise Lector: Holly Hilbrands Acolyte: Tara Thyne, Mason Cordingley Communion Servers: Accompanist: Manna Praise Coffee Fellowship: Brittni Cordingley, Charlotte Farrell, Troy & Karla Kastrup, Jeff & Kathleen Jones 12

13 THIS WEEK AT AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH SUNDAY (11-13) 9:00 am Worship/KMSD/Communion 10:00 am Mission Bake and Craft Sale 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Fellowship Hour 10:20 am Bible Class (Animate: Bible) 6:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous MONDAY (11-14) No School - No Preschool TUESDAY (11-15) 10:30 am Ministerial Association at ALC 2:00 pm Alzheimer s Support Group WEDNESDAY (11-16) 9:00 am TOT GC Library 10:00 am Bible Class (Animate: Faith) 3:30 pm Confirmation (5-8 grade) 5:15 pm Bell Practice 6:00 pm Manna Praise Band Practice THURSDAY (11-17) 7:00 am Bible Study 9:00 am TOT School 10:00 am Vespers at St. Williams (w/preschool) 7:00 pm Page Turners Book Club SUNDAY (11-20) 9:00 am Worship/KMSD/Communion 10:00 am Fellowship 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am LIA-December 10:20 am Bible Class (Animate: Bible) 5:00 pm Movie Night 6:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous MISSION ACTION Craft and Bake Sale. TODAY following Worship Service. There is a ministry program in our congregation to secretly pray for our students who are confirmed until they graduate from high school. This is open to both men and women who would like to uphold the youth in prayer. If you would like to be part of this program, please leave your name at the church office. As students are confirmed, we will pair you with one as names allow. You are simply asked to pray faithfully for your student and occasionally remember them with greeting cards such as on birthdays or Christian holidays but gifts are discouraged. Please prayerfully consider being a part of this program. Vespers at a special time this week: 10am Thursday at St.Williams. Come join us! Lutheran Outdoors reported the ALC Quilt brought $450 at this year s auction. The total for the 2016 Annual Quilt Auction Event was over $34,900 with a cumulative (27 yr) total of $650,

14 Happy Birthday to: 11/13 Sophie Gruba 11/13 Harvey Schmeichel 11/13 Lois Stinson 11/14 Carol Kirchberg 11/14 Dean Smith 11/15 Joe Frederiksen 11/15 Karla Kastrup 11/15 Thomas Kasuske 11/15 Mackayla Schuelke 11/15 Heather Zinter 11/16 Harlan Schlueter 11/16 Kale Wenzl 11/18 Lance Hamman 11/19 Emily Mueller 14