10:30 Praise Band PRELUDE OUR SAVIOR S LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Joe Johnson Pastor Siri Strommen Campbell Office: 636-5701; Hours 9am-3pm, M-Fri. Broadcast at 8:30am on KMSR 1520 AM and KMAV 105.5 FM Sunday, November 23, 2014 Christ the King / Lectionary 34 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS We extend a special welcome to our visitors and ask that they fill out a Welcome card located in each pew and place it in the offering plate. We pray that you will be blessed and renewed by our worship experience today. BRIEF ORDER FOR CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen P God of all mercy and consolation, come to the aid of your people, turning us from our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that, attentive to your Word, we may confess our sins, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. C Amen P Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another. P Gracious God, C have mercy on us. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen P Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. C Amen GATHERING SONG We Gather We gather in your name today to honor you and call you Lord. We gather in your name today to worship you and pray. (Congregation Echoes) you are, you are our God, we are, we are your people, you are, you are our God, we are, we are your people
GREETING P The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C And also with you. SONG OF PRAISE As the Deer 1) As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart s desire, and I long to worship Thee. Chorus: You alone are my strength, my shield; to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart s desire and I long to worship Thee. 2) You re my friend and You are my brother even though You are a King. I love You more than any other, so much more than anything. (Chorus) 3) I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joygiver and the apple of my eye. (Chorus) PRAYER OF THE DAY P Let us pray C God of cleansing, you showed the people of Israel how to behave in ways that honor you and your people. Show us how to behave so that your world might be blessed through our actions. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. SPECIAL MUSIC OSLC Choir CHILDREN S SERMON What a Mighty Word God Gives What a mighty Word God gives! What a mighty Word God gives! When he speaks, our faith is fed. Give us, Lord, our daily bread. What a mighty Word God gives! What a mighty Word God gives! What a mighty Word God gives! God sent us the only Son, who for us the victry s won. What a mighty Word God gives! PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD Glory, Glory, Glory Hallelujah! Glory, Gloria. Oh, Glory, Glory, Glory Hallelujah. Glory, Gloria!
STORY FOR THE DAY: Jeremiah 1:4 10 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." 6 Then I said, "Ah, Lord GOD! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy." LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am only a boy'; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the LORD." 9 Then the LORD put out his hand and touched my mouth; and the LORD said to me, "Now I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant." 7 But the L C The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. READING: Jeremiah 7:1 11 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 Stand in the gate of the LORD's house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah, you that enter these gates to worship the LORD. 3 Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your doings, and let me dwell with you in this place. 4 Do not trust in these deceptive words: "This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD." 5 For if you truly amend your ways and your doings, if you truly act justly one with another, 6 if you do not oppress the alien, the orphan, and the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own hurt, 7 then I will dwell with you in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your ancestors forever and ever. 8 Here you are, trusting in deceptive words to no avail. 9 Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known, 10 and then come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, "We are safe!" only to go on doing all these abominations? 11 Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your sight? You know, I too am watching, says the LORD. L: Faith comes from what is heard, C: And what is heard comes through the Word of Christ. SERMON
SONG OF THE DAY Canticle of the Turning ELW 723 APOSTLES CREED ELW p. 105 I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYER SONG Help Us O Lord Help us O Lord to hear your word. Open our hearts to feel your word. Give us the strength to live your word each day. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION P Lord, in your mercy, C hear our prayer. PASSING OF THE PEACE OFFERING Our Savior s Light
OFFERTORY Create in me a clean heart, O God, that I might serve you; create in me a clean heart, O God, that I might be renewed. So fill me and heal me, and bring me back to you. Create in me a clean heart, O God, that I might serve you. THE LORD'S PRAYER ELW p. 154 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. BLESSING / THREE BELLS SENDING SONG Soon and Very Soon ELW 439 DISMISSAL P Go in peace. Serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE The RADIO BROADCAST today is given in memory of Beverly Sveen by Mavis Johnson, M/M James Knecht and families.
O Lord, Hear Our Prayers Praise & Thanksgiving to God for... The people of Our Savior s. Those celebrating birthdays today:? God s Healing Presence for... Bonnie Spicer Carl Anderson Christy Boeddeker Becky Foss Ralph Engel Carroll Borke Audrey Waters Arnie Gilbertson Mabel Mergenthal Tim Miller Margaret Kozojed Pastor Sharon Gunderson Ole Olson Helen Woken Michael Ludwig Mary Christianson Ruth McSparron (If you would like your name put on or taken off this list please contact Pastor Joe or Pastor Siri.) Safety for those serving in the Military... especially those serving in combat areas: Our Sympathy to...those in our church family who have experienced the death of a family member or friend: ORGANIST: Karen Alfson LECTORS: (8:30) Carol Christianson (10:30) Dave Nelson GREETERS: (8:30) Dan & Carol Christianson (10:30) Carissa Olsen ACOLYTES: (8:30) Saige Forseth, Karsyn Skager (10:30) Micah Gallagher, Luke Leshuk USHERS: (8:30) Paulette and Bruce Bowersox (10:30) Jimmie and Ally Olson, Betty Meyer ATTENDANCE: November 16, 2014: 8:30am - 100; 10:30am 129
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Due in the church office by 9am Thursdays) THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE: Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00pm at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hillsboro (not United Parish). Coffee and bars will be served following the service. Offerings taken for Hillsboro Food Pantry. All are welcome! THE YOUTH AND FAMILY COMMITTEE is currently looking for donations for the Sr. High Youth Group. This group is made up of youth in grades 9-12. We currently furnish pop, Gatorade and bottled water for these youth along with popcorn and pizza on occasion. We have a very active, well attended meeting on Wednesday nights after confirmation and would greatly appreciate any contributions of food or money to help cover our expenses. Our youth are our future and it's exciting to see their participation in our meetings and youth trips with such enthusiasm. Thank you, Youth and Family committee REMINDER that volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 29 at 9am to help decorate the church. The more hands, the less time it will take! THRIVENT FINANCIAL OFFICE: Open House Celebration and Winter Clothing Drive, Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 10am-2pm located at the Mayville Hardware Hank Building. Celebration in recognition of Thrivent Financial being named one of the World s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for 3 years in a row. You are invited to bring NEW winter outer wear for men, women, and/or children: such as gloves/mittens, scarves, caps, coats, snow boots. Blankets/quilts are also welcome. These items will be distributed through Traill County Social Services. Please come and enjoy coffee, cider, and a sweet treat! Sponsored by Thrivent Financial Traill County Chapter. Radio Broadcast schedule: The 8:30am Our Savior s worship service is broadcast live at 8:30am on KMSR 1520 AM and KMAV 105.5 FM. If you would like to sponsor a Sunday radio broadcast, the cost is $65. ASSISTED HEARING DEVICES are available for anyone to use each Sunday. They are located on the podium where the guest book is sitting in the narthex. Please feel free to try one out. CELL PHONE NUMBERS: Pastor Joe - 701-430-3787; Pastor Siri - 701-430-3879
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, November 23 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Coffee/Fellowship 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service 1:00pm Community Choir practice Monday, November 24 Meal Delivery Week-Circle #2 9:00am W.O.W. Bible Study Tuesday, November 25 7:00am Breakfast Bible Study (Country Hearth) 9:00am Steeple Talk Volunteers Wednesday, November 26 7:00am Men s Fellowship (Country Hearth) 7:00pm Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service (St. Rose) Saturday, November 29 9:00am Decorate the church! Sunday, November 30 8:30am Worship Service 9:30am Coffee/Fellowship 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service