THANKSGIVING Gratitude Is Contentment November 22, 2017 7:00 p.m. November 23, 2017 10:00 a.m. AS WE GATHER Gratitude does not depend on what is given or what is received. Gratitude is an attitude of the heart. One with a grateful heart stops immediately. Nothing else can go on until thanksgiving is expressed. That is what we see in the one leper who is healed. He cannot go back to his old life, nor can he begin his new life until he returns to Jesus, the source of healing, and offers Him thanks and praise. Our nation has been richly blessed by God. Each of us has received mercies new every morning. The key to contentment and peace is neither the abundance of gifts nor an absence, but a heart that returns thanks to the source of those gifts. Today we pause to do that, as a nation, as a people, and as Christians. PREPARATION HYMN Come, Ye Thankful People, Come LSB 892 Come, ye thankful people, come; Raise the song of harvest home. All be safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin; God, our maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied. Come to God s own temple, come; Raise the song of harvest home. Verse 2 All the world is God s own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown. First the blade and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear. Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be.
Verse 3 For the Lord, our God, shall come And shall take His harvest home. From His field shall in that day All offenses purge away, Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. Verse 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin. There forever purified, In Thy garner to abide: Come with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest home. INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: Let us confess our sins in the presence of God and of one another. People: I confess to God Almighty, before the whole company of heaven and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned in thought, word, and deed by my fault, by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault; wherefore I pray God Almighty to have mercy on me, forgive me all my sins, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen. Pastor: The almighty and merciful Lord grant you pardon, forgiveness, and remission of all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Pastor: May He who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. 2
HYMN OF PRAISE We Praise You, O God LSB 785 We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator; In grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before You, we kneel and adore You; We bless Your holy name, glad praises we sing. Verse 2 We worship You, God of our fathers, we bless You; Through trial and tempest our guide You have been. When perils o er-take us, You will not forsake us, And with Your help, O Lord, our struggles we win. Verse 3 With voices united our praises we offer And gladly our songs of thanksgiving we raise. With You, Lord, beside us, Your strong arm will guide us. To you, our great Redeemer, forever be praise! WORD FIRST READING Deuteronomy 8:1 10 (p. 131, ESV), (p. 180, NIV) (Give thanks to God for His gift of the land.) OFFERING OF PRAISE "All Good Gifts" (10:00 a.m.) Immanuel Adult Choir (by Joseph Martin) The treasures of life are gifts sent from heaven, blessings more precious than silver or gold. Fam ly and friends, the laughter of children; these are the diamonds that fill us with hope. All good gifts around us, come from heav n above. So, thank you, Lord, so, thank you, Lord, for all of the treasures of life, for all of your gifts of life. For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us Lord of all to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. The treasures of live are meant for the sharing. Blessed to be blessings, our cup overflows. And now is the time to celebrate harvest by giving to others and helping them grow. All good gifts around us, come from heav n above. So, thank you, Lord, so, thank you, Lord, for all of the treasures of life, for all of your gifts of life. For all of your gifts of life. 3
SECOND READING Philippians 4:6 20 (p. 842, ESV), (p. 1163, NIV) (I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.) HOLY GOSPEL Luke 17:11 19 (p. 749, NIV), (p. 1037, NIV) (Jesus gives healing to ten, but only one returns to give thanks.) HYMN For the Fruits of His Creation LSB 894 For the fruits of His creation, Thanks be to God. For His gifts to ev'ry nation, Thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, Silent growth while we are sleeping, Future needs in earth's safe-keeping, Thanks be to God. Verse 2 In the just reward of labor, God's will is done. In the help we give our neighbor, God's will is done. In our world-wide task of caring For the hungry and despairing In the harvests we are sharing, God's will is done. Verse 3 For the harvests of the Spirit, Thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, Thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, For the truths that still confound us, Most of all, that love has found us, Thanks be to God. MESSAGE Stop and Give Thanks Pastor Donald Antor (7:00 p.m.) The Essence of Thanksgiving Pastor Warren Schilf (10:00 a.m.) 4
APOSTLES CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His 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. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Pastor will lead a prayer for all people according to their various needs. At the end of each petition, he will say, Lord, in Your Mercy. Congregation responds, hear our prayer. OFFERING Dave Vogeler; trumpet, Meg Busse, Oboe, Meredith Boulet; flute Jenny Laabs; french horn (7:00p.m.) Fred Siebert; trombone, Tim Havlir; trombone, Jenny Laabs; French horn (10:00 a.m.) 5
SACRAMENT THE WORDS OF OUR LORD Matthew 26:26 28; Mark 14:22 24; Luke 22:19 20; 1 Corinthians 11:23 25 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 cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. LORD S PRAYER (Luke 11:2-4) People: 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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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. 6
DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Great Is Thy Faithfulness LSB 809 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with thee. Thou changes not: thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy Faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see: All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Verse 2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Verse 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide: Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with then thousand beside! "There is a Redeemer" W&P 140 There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God's own Son, precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son and sending your Spirit till the work on earth is done. 7
Verse 2 Jesus, my Redeemer, name above all names, precious Lamb of God, Messiah, hope for sinners slain. Verse 3 When I stand in glory, I will see his face; there I'll serve my king forever, in the holy place. BLESSING Based on Psalm 113:3; Philippians 4:6 7 Pastor: From the rising of the sun to its setting, People: may the name of the Lord be praised. Pastor: Without anxiety or fear, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, offer Your requests to God. People: And may the peace of God which surpasses all our understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Pastor: The blessing of almighty God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remain with you now and forever. People: Amen. HYMN Now Thank We All Our God LSB 895 Now thank we all our God With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, In whom His world rejoices; Who from our mothers' arms Has blest us on our way With countless gifts of love And still is ours today. Verse 2 Oh, may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us And keep us in His grace And guide us when perplexed And free us from all ills In this world and the next! 8
Verse 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven. The one eternal God, Whom earth and heav'n adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Organist: Eileen Baumgarten, Immanuel Lutheran Church 200 N. Plum Grove Rd, Palatine, IL 60067 Church: 847.359.1549 School: 847.359.1936 immanuelpalatine.org 9
WELCOME TO IMMANUEL (God With Us) A Few FYI'S as You Worship with Us. Attendance/Prayer cards, don t forget to fill them out. Please give to an elder/usher or place in the offering plate so that we may be better equipped to serve you. Busy Bags are available in the Narthex for those with little busy hands. Please help yourself. Large print bulletins and children bulletins are available from the ushers. Assisted Listening Devices are also available at the Welcome Center. UPCOMING SPECIAL SERVICES Wednesday Advent Services December 6 1st Wednesday in Advent 7:00 p.m. December 13 2nd Wednesday in Advent 7:00 p.m. December 20 3rd Wednesday in Advent 7:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance December 17 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve/Day Celebration December 23 Saturday Worship Service 5:00 p.m. December 24 Sunday, Christmas Eve 8:00 a.m., 3:00, 5:00, 11:00 p.m. December 25 Monday, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. New Year s Eve Celebration December 30 Saturday Worship Service 5:00 p.m. December 31 Sunday, New Year s Eve 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. 10
GRACE SPACE And Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." - Matthew 19: 14 At Immanuel Lutheran Church, as Jesus did, we welcome children of all ages as integral members of the body of Christ, and we welcome the sounds and activity that accompany them! There are a number of options and activities designed for children to experience and participate in worship according to their needs, we trust families to work out the best option(s) for them and their child(ren) on any given day. We also understand that it takes a village to raise a child. A few tips for engaging our families with small children include: Greeting/learning the names of the young children who sit near you in worship. Offering to read or color with one child during worship, especially if another child in the family is especially fussy or upset. Helping preschoolers and elementary-aged kids to navigate the liturgy, locate the songs/hymns, etc. (Children learn to worship by participating!) Inviting kids to serve alongside you in worship, as greeters, ushers, etc. Grace Space will be provided at all services, supervision as available. Otherwise, we ask you to supervise your children when they are using Today s Service will be posted late Sunday evening at ilcpalatine.com Holy Communion is offered to those who have been instructed in what the Scriptures teach about Communion. We believe the Bible teaches: 1) Jesus Christ is our only Lord and Savior from all sin, death, and the power of evil; 2) The Risen Christ is really present in the Sacrament and that with the bread and wine we receive His Body and Blood; and 3) We resolve to dedicate our lives to the service of our Lord in His Body, the Church, through worship, sacrificial giving, and thankful living. The center of the individual cup trays contains non-alcoholic wine for those who prefer this substitute. Gluten-free communion wafers are available All copyrighted material projected and in this bulletin is used by permission. Immanuel Lutheran Church is a member of Christian Copyright License, Inc. License #46427. All Hymns are from the Lutheran Service Book unless otherwise noted. All Scriptures are from the English Standard Version unless otherwise noted. Creative Worship for the Lutheran Parish, Series A, Part 4. Copyright 2017 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission. 11