Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ!

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1 Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ! We thank God that you have joined us this morning for worship. If you are visiting with us, we thank God you are here and pray our worship together will be a mutual blessing. If you are looking for a church home, we hope Abiding Savior can meet your needs. Please introduce yourself to one of the Pastors. We ask both members and visitors to kindly fill out attendance cards and pass them to the center aisle. The ushers will gather them during the Sermon Hymn which follows the Children s Message. Feel free to add a prayer request for the Pastor to include in the congregational prayer. We love children here at Abiding Savior. Parents are encouraged to sit in the front pews so that young children can see what is happening during worship. If you should want to make use of our cry room or nursery, please ask one of our ushers for directions. Ministers Rev. Dr. Thomas Rogers... Senior Pastor Rev. Glenn Lucas... Associate Pastor Rev. Richard Schumm, Emeritus... Assistant to the Pastors Mrs. Donna Lucas... Principal Pam Howard... Preschool Director Chris Rogers... Music Director & Organist Kyle Salesky.Director of Family and Youth Ministries Call Us Abiding Savior Lutheran Church EL Toro Road Lake Forest, California Church Office... (949) School Office... (949) Preschool Office... (949) On the Web... facebook.com/abidingsaviorlakeforest

2 Order of Worship The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, October 4, :00 & 10:45 a.m. PRE RELUDE 8:00 a.m. WELCOME Etude in C BELLS FOR JESUS VIDEO OPENING HYMN CHRIS ROGERS OGERS, ORGANIST Come, Thou Almighty King Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing; Help us to praise; Father all-glorious, O er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. Come, Thou incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword; Our prayer attend. Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success, And let Thy righteousness On us descend. Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour! Thou, who almighty art, Now rule in ev ry heart, And ne er from us depart, Spirit of pow r. To Thee, great One in Three, Eternal praises be Hence evermore! Thy sov reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Text: English, before 1760, alt. Text & Music: Public Domain Tune: Felice de Giardini, ; setting: Lutheran Book of Worship: Select Hymns, 1985 LSB 905 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net # INV NVOCATION Pastor: In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Worshippers are invited to kneel for the Confession and Absolution. Those who desire not to kneel may sit or stand. Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Pastor: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. 2

3 Pastor: Since we are gathered to hear God s Word and call upon Him in prayer and praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition. Together as His people, let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God, our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying: God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God in His mercy has given His Son to die for us and for His sake forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. HYMN OF PRAISE Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love! Hearts unfold like flow rs before Thee, Praising Thee, their sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the gloom of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with light of day. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav n reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird, and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Fountain head of love divine: Joyful, we Thy heav n inherit! Joyful, we by grace are Thine! Text: Henry Van Dyke, , alt. Music: Ludwig van Beethoven, ; adapt. Edward Hodges, LSB 803 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net # SALUTATION AND COLLECT Pastor: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Pastor: Let us pray. Merciful Father, Your patience and loving kindness toward us have no end. Grant that by Your Holy Spirit we may always think and do those things that are pleasing in Your sight; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 3

4 FIRST READING REVELATION 19:6-9 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints. And the angel said to me, Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he said to me, These are the true words of God. Lector: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Please stand for the Holy Gospel: HOLY GOSPEL MATW 25: Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, chapter twenty-five. HOLY GOSPEL Read Responsively Pastor: Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. Pastor: For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. Pastor: As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him. Pastor: Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are a going out. 4

5 Pastor: But the wise answered, saying, Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves. And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut. Pastor: Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, Lord, lord, open to us. But he answered, Truly, I say to you, I do not know you. Pastor: Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Pastor: This is the Gospel of the Lord! Worshippers are invited to stand and share the peace of the lord with each other. Children can come down to the chancel steps for the children s message. CHILDREN HILDREN S MESSAGE Prayer and member/guest cards will be collected during the singing of the following hymn: SERMON HYMN Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings Gracious God, You send great blessings New each morning all our days. For Your mercies never ending, For Your love we offer praise. Lord, we pray that we, Your people Who Your gifts unnumbered claim, Through the sharing of Your blessings May bring glory to Your name. Refrain: By Your Word You formed creation Filled with creatures large and small; As we tend that endless treasure May our care encircle all. Refrain In His earthly life, our Savior Knew the care of faithful friends; May our deeds of dedication Offer love that never ends. Refrain Heav nly Father, may our caring Bear the imprint of Your grace; With the Son and Holy Spirit, Praise be Yours in ev ry place! Refrain Text: Gregory J. Wismar, b Tune: Columbian Harmony, Cincinnati, 1825; setting: Worship & Rejoice, Carol Stream, 2001 Text: 2004 Gregory J. Wismar Music: Public domain LSB 782 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #

6 SERMON REV EV. JOHN SPROUL CONSULTANT ONSULTANT, LCEF CAPITAL FUNDING SERVICES LCEF 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 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. 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. GARING OF OUR TIS AND OFFERINGS God doesn t need our money, but in His grace He gives us the privilege to be stewards of everything He has entrusted to our care. We can do more together than separately. As one body in Christ, our congregation has agreed to offer our first fruits to support ministries and missions that enable us to communicate Christ s love to everyone, everywhere; and our love for Him. Your sacrificial gift enables this holy work. MUSI USICAL OFFERING OFFERTORY Please stand. Let the vineyards be fruitful, Lord, and fill to the brim our cup of blessing. Gather a harvest from the seeds that were sown That we may be fed with the bread of life. Gather the hopes and dreams of all; Unite them with the prayers we offer. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come. COMMISSIONING OF LEADERSHIP TEAM PRAYER OF CHURCH Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Pastor: Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. After each petition the prayer concludes: 6

7 Pastor: Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy through Jesus Christ, our Lord. We look now with joy to our Holy Communion at the Table of our Lord, rejoicing that He comes to us to bless us in this Sacrament of His Presence. Amen. REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION: As Lutheran communicants, we believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in this Holy Supper. Be mindful of the words of St. Paul: We ought to examine ourselves before we eat of the bread and drink of the cup. (1 Corinthians 11:28) Are you truly sorry for your sins? Do you believe that your sins are forgiven because Jesus died for them? Do you believe that Jesus gives you his own body and blood in the Sacrament as a seal of that forgiveness? Is it your sincere intention to do better in living a Christian life? Then come, and receive assurance and strengthening from Jesus. NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with grape juice wine for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or who, for personal reasons, wish to abstain from wine. Also we have gluten-free communion wafers available for those who need them. They are in the small plastic containers on the wafer trays (patens). The empty plastic containers may be placed in the bags with the used communion cups. HOLY COMMUNION Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. Pastor: It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who on this day overcame death and the grave and by His glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing: People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of pow r and might: Heav n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Pastor: Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through Jesus Christ. Send Your Holy Spirit into our hearts that He may establish in us a living faith and prepare us joyfully to remember our Redeemer and receive Him who comes to us in His body and blood. We pray together the prayer He taught us: 7

8 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. WORDS OF INSTITUTION Pastor: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to the disciples and said: Take, eat; this is my body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying: Drink of it, all of you; this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And also with you. AGNUS DEI Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; Grant us peace, grant us peace. DISTR ISTRIBUTION IBUTION HYMN YMNS I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table I come, O Savior, to Thy table, For weak and weary is my soul; Thou, Bread of Life, alone art able To satisfy and make me whole: Refrain: Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood Be for my soul the highest good! Thy heart is filled with fervent yearning That sinners may salvation see Who, Lord, to Thee in faith are turning; So I, a sinner, come to Thee. Refrain Unworthy though I am, O Savior, Because I have a sinful heart, Yet Thou Thy lamb wilt banish never, For Thou my faithful shepherd art: Refrain Weary am I and heavy laden; With sin my soul is sore oppressed; Receive me graciously and gladden My heart, for I am now Thy guest. Refrain What higher gift can we inherit? It is faith s bond and solid base; It is the strength of heart and spirit, The covenant of hope and grace. Refrain Text: Friedrich Christian Heyder, ; tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, abr. Tune: Emskirchner Choral-Buch, Leipzig, 1756; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 Text: 1941 Concordia Publishing House Music: Pubic Domain LSB 618 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #

9 O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee My heartfelt thanks forever be, Who hast so lovingly bestowed On me Thy body and Thy blood. Break forth, my soul, for joy and say: What wealth is come to me this day! My Savior dwells within my heart: How blessed am I! How good Thou art! Text: Thomas Hansen Kingo, ; tr. Arthur J. Mason, Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, ed. Louis Bourgeois; setting: Common Praise, 2000 LSB 632 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net # PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Pastor: Grant that Your Son s body and blood, O Lord, which You have given us to eat and to drink, may abide in us. Let no stain of sin remain in us, whom this pure and holy Sacrament has refreshed; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. BENEDICTION Pastor: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen! CLOSING HYMN Sent Forth by God s Blessing Sent forth by God s blessing, Our true faith confessing, The people of God from His dwelling take leave. The Supper is ended. O now be extended The fruits of this service in all who believe. The seed of His teaching, Receptive souls reaching, Shall blossom in action for God and for all. His grace did invite us, His love shall unite us To work for God s kingdom and answer His call. With praise and thanksgiving To God ever-living, The tasks of our ev ryday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, In love ever caring, Embracing His children of each tribe and race. With Your feast You feed us, With Your light now lead us; Unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living With praise and thanksgiving Give honor to Christ and His name that we bear. Text: Omer E. Westendorf, , alt. Tune: Welsh; setting: Leland B. Sateren, b Text: 1964 World Library Publications Tune: Public Domain; setting: 1972 Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship LSB 643 Used by Permission. LSBHymnLicense.net #

10 Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Please Pray for Our Leadership Team Pastoral Staff Rev. Tom Rogers, Rev. Glenn Lucas Prayer Directors Pam Howard, Donna Lucas Campaign Directors Kenny Lautenschlager, Steve Wichmann Campaign Coordinator Robin DeLong-Hanrath Communications Directors Lori Beniche, Linda Bo, Janice Trumbauer Inform Directors Paula Carroll, Yesi Naber RSVP Directors Initial Commitments Directors Janice Trumbauer, Kathy Vick Lead Gifts Directors Commitment Celebrations Directors Lori Beniche, Robin DeLong-Hanrath Follow Up Director Audrey Henry Youth Emphasis Directors Christina Volz, Kyle Salesky Children s Emphasis Directors Jessica Basgall, Molly Nagel, Stacy Kemp, Brenda Hantula Friends of the Congregation Directors Pastor Jim & Marian Kuntz School Emphasis Directors Erika Volz, Keigh Lee Horn, Susan Fluegge Please Pray for WASC Accreditation Beginning Sunday, October 25 the school and preschool will begin recertifying for WASC accreditation. Please keep all the staff and especially our principal, Donna Lucas and our preschool director, Pam Howard in your prayers as they prepare for this very important event. Flowers The flowers which grace our altar this weekend are dedicated to the glory of the Lord in celebration of Ann Reed s birthday and in loving memory of her mother, Irene Jeanes. Also, flowers are placed on our altar to the glory of our Lord in celebration of Megan Luetjen s 4 th birthday. Flowers are also dedicated to the glory of our Lord in loving memory of Henrietta Mack by her family. We Pray For This Week Mary Sims, Erik & Michelle Smith & Family, Jay & Amy Smith & Family, Ruth Smith & Family, Deborah Snyder & Family, Steve & Amanda Sonntag & Family, Maryann Sopko, Mary Jean Spallino, Nellie Spencer, Lanita Starks & Family 10

11 Keep in Your Prayers Prayers for strength and healing, guidance and blessing for: Jack Killion Brad Lucente Carol Lyons Jerry Mazzoni Maria Meyer Jon Ninke Bruce Olson Ross Marchand Jan McFarlane Crystal Nylander Guy Reneau Lee Seib Bill Bartlett Leigh Bassler Richard Berman Hamilton Blake Jay Campbell Nicole Duston Alexander Hernandez Betsy Hotsko Patricia Howard Elizabeth Hurley Jeanne Kelly Brett Riedlinger Junko Shiki Denice Soresi Bob Stanley Eileen Stewart Jim Towles Penny Waren Vernita Warsinski McKenzie Watson Ed Williams Judy Williams Blake Witte Diane Brennan Irene Fabre Jennifer Fielding Christine Kirsh We pray for those who are ill: Don Kuester Jeremy Kuester Toti Manhan Larry Reimnitz Tyler Seder Lou Torres Ray Waren Etsuko Busker Rosemary Colburn We pray for those who are recovering: Jeff Conrad Roger Gross Rocky Hewitt June Thomas Prayers for those who mourn the death of a loved one, for comfort and a strength: Family of Bea Marting, who passed away Saturday, September 26 th We keep in our prayers: All those who are serving our country in the armed forces. 11