Salem Lutheran Church 401 S. Lake St. Lake Mills IA 50450 Welcome to the House of the Lord Twenty Sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2018-8:30 a.m. ***Larger print bulletins are available from the ushers. GATHERING PRELUDE Old Hundredth Arr. Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) BELL ANNOUNCEMENTS CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who calls us into an everlasting hope, who guides us to springs of the water of life, who enlightens us with the spirit of wisdom. One with the communion of saints in all times and places, let us confess our sin against God and one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. O God, our merciful redeemer, we confess the ways we live only for ourselves. We fail to see you in our neighbor s face. We turn our ears from voices that cry out. We pass by the hungry and the oppressed. In your great mercy, forgive our sin and strengthen us for service to all in need; through Jesus Christ our Lord. In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake, God forgives you all your sin. Blessed are you! Rejoice and be glad, beloved people of God. KYRIE INTRODUCTION November begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ s coming again. So the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of hope, fear, and disbelief that these predictions provoke in us, Hebrews sounds a note of confident trust. Christ makes a way for us where there is no way, and we walk it confidently, our hearts and bodies washed in baptismal water, trusting the one who has promised. The more we see the last day approaching, the more important it is to meet together to provoke one another to love. GREETING The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
HYMN OF PRAISE PSALMODY Psalm 16 The psalm will be spoken responsively beginning with the women. 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; I have said to the LORD, You are my Lord, my good above all other. 2 All my delight is in the godly that are in the land, upon those who are noble among the people. 3 But those who run after other gods shall have their troubles multiplied. 4 I will not pour out drink offerings to such gods, never take their names upon my lips. 5 O LORD, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who up hold my lot. 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a rich inheritance. 7 I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me night after night. 8 I have set the LORD always before me; because God is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope. 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, nor let your holy one see the pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. WORD FIRST READING Daniel 12:1-3 1 At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2 Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING Hebrews 10:11-25 1 Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 and since then has been waiting until his enemies would be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. 15 And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds, 17 he also adds, I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more. 18 Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. 19 Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION HYMN OF THE DAY Jesus Calls Us O er the Tumult ELW #696 GOSPEL Mark 13:1-8 The Holy Gospel according to Mark Glory to you, O Lord. 1 As [Jesus] came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings! 2 Then Jesus asked him, Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down. 3 When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, 4 Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished? 5 Then Jesus began to say to them, Beware that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name and say, I am he! and they will lead many astray. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Apostles Creed 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 to the dead. 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. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION With the people of God gathered here and throughout the world, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need. A brief silence. Gracious God, you made the church through the working of the Holy Spirit, and you provide the assurance of faith through your Son. Guide us in our proclamation of the gospel. Lord, in your mercy,
You created all things and said your creation was good. Protect land and water from harm, cause all living things to thrive, and raise up stewards for the well-being of creation. Lord, in your mercy, You desire peace for the whole world. Provide refuge for those in harm s way, bring an end to war, and instill in political leaders the love for all that comes from you. Lord, in your mercy, You reveal your compassion through caregivers, advocates, and medical professionals. Heal the sick, deliver the suffering, bind up the brokenhearted, provide shelter for the homeless and food for the hungry. We pray especially for all we love and care for and name before you now. Lord, in your mercy, You bless us in our coming and our going, in our waking and our sleeping, and in our daily work. Make our love and good deeds a reflection of the freedom you give us in Christ Jesus. Lord, in your mercy, GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE The presiding minister greets the assembly and invites all present to give thanks. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. PREFACE Holy God, you alone are holy, you alone are God. The universe declares your praise: beyond the stars; beneath the sea; within each cell; with every breath. Generations bless your faithfulness: through the water; by night and day; across the wilderness; out of exile; into the future. We give you thanks for your dear Son: at the heart of human life; near to those who suffer; beside the sinner; among the poor; with us now. You grant us everlasting life. Through the witness of your saints who now rest in the Lord, inspire us in our lives of faithful service. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayers, spoken and silent, that we commend to you this day, trusting in your abundant mercy, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. MEAL OFFERING MUSICAL OFFERING OFFERING PRAYER Creator God, you made everything, and you provide for every need. The bread we break and the wine we pour come from you. As we eat and drink with thanksgiving, fill us with your love; let that love flow through us to others; and join us to the saints before us in a holy and boundless communion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.
LORD S PRAYER 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. SENDING HYMN Soon and Very Soon ELW #439 INVITATION TO COMMUNION Hunger no more. Thirst no more. Come to the banquet of life. DISTRIBUTION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Sovereign God, in this meal you give us a foretaste of the great feast to come. Keep us faithful to you, that we, with all your saints, may at length celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb, Jesus Christ our Lord. SENDING BLESSING The love of God surround you; the grace of Christ release you; and the Holy Spirit be your guide and strength, now and forevermore. DISMISSAL Led on by the saints before us, go in peace to serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Preaching: Pastor Joel Guttormson Assisting: Pastor Melinda McVey McCluskey Organist: Ruth Sheldon Usher: Sam Hagenson Acolytes: Dottie Byars, Morgan Christian Reader: Becky Helgeson Altar Guild for November: Sharon Johnson, Pat Young The radio broadcast this morning is given in loving memory of Duane Seedorf and Terry Seedorf s parents, Komer & Marian Johnson from Duane s wife Terry, granddaughter Jess and his seven grandchildren. November Family Event Cosmic Bowling Sunday, November 18 th from 2 to 4pm at SuperBowl in Forest City. We would love for you to join us in some family fun. If you have interest, please let us know on the new Family Bulletin Board outside Pastor s office, so we can give the bowling alley an estimate on how many lanes to reserve. The 8:30 a.m. worship service is broadcast weekly on KIOW-FM 107.3. Reserve your special date to sponsor the 2018 8:30 a.m. worship service broadcast on KIOW (107.3 FM) radio in Forest City. The service can also be heard at 8:30 a.m. on cable channel 2. Needed: 8:30 ushers for November and December. Sign-up sheet is in the back of the church, please consider helping. Thank you! Readings for next week: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37 Salem s Clothes Closet is open Mondays from 1:00 3:00 p.m. Donations of new socks & underwear are needed. Thank you for your help. Monday Mornings on Lake Street There s a pot of coffee and goodies available on Monday mornings in the Lounge at Salem from 8 10:00 a.m. Stop by and visit, have a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and a goody, visit with friends. Bring a friend! Call the office if you would like to provide goodies some Monday! Free-will donation. Senior Choir practices Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. All are welcome to attend. Contact Kathy Nelson with any questions. The Creature Praise Choir rehearses on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the choir room. Youth Grades 3-7 are welcome to attend. Contact Kathy Nelson with any questions. Reserve your special date to sponsor a 2019 8:30 a.m. radio broadcast. The 8:30 a.m. worship service is heard on KIOW (107.3 FM) radio in Forest City and on cable channel 2. Cost for 2019 is $83. CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR DATE - 641.592.1771. 2019 BROADCAST DATES AVAILABLE: Jan. 6, March 3, 24, 31, April 21, 25, May 5, 12, June 9, 30, July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 18, Sept. 1, 15, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 22, 29
BABY FOOD JARS w/lids NEEDED For a 2019 VBS Project We will be making snow globes during VBS in 2019. We need baby food jars. Please save any size (maybe not the tiny jars) and bring to Salem s Narthex (there will be a box ready to receive the jars). We will need over 100 jars. We won t be able to do this craft if we do not get enough jars, so please place them in the box in the narthex throughout the next 7 months. Thank you! A Cup of Christmas Tea Saturday, December 1 st - 9:30 am at Bethany Lutheran Church, Joice IA The Bethany WELCA invites you to their Annual Program, A Cup of Christmas Tea Tickets Adults $8.00 Children 12 & under $5.00 and will be available in mid-november. Contact Terry Anonson (588-3129) or Mardene Lien (588-3383). Church Dashboard for Contributions 11/12/2018 LAST SUNDAY, 11/11/18: $3,836 Year-to-date as of 11/5/18: $231,278 - Last year as of 11/5/17: $238,948 DIFFERENCE YEAR-TO-DATE: -$7670 Attendance: Those worshiping November 10/11: 155 Ongoing Financial Needs: Remember whether you are at worship or on vacation, Salem still needs to keep working. We need $6,500-$7,000 per week to do the Lord s work. Salem s Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service will be held Wednesday, November 21 st at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please note the change of time. All are welcome to attend. Salem Advent/Christmas Schedule Hanging of the Greens Saturday, December 1 at 9:00 a.m. Mid-Week Advent Services 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Wednesdays, November 28 December 19 There will be no confirmation class Youth will attend the Advent Service Sunday Advent Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Sundays, December 2 23 Hospice Tree of Life Service Monday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m.- Held in the Fellowship Hall Faith Formation Christmas Program December 9 at 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Dec. 24, 5:00 & 10:30 p.m. First Sunday of Christmas Dec. 30, 8:30 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols. One service today.
Salem Faith Formation THIS WEEK AT SALEM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8:30 a.m. Traditional Communion Service 9:35 a.m. Praise Creature Choir Choir Room; Faith Formation Chapel; Play & Pray - Lounge Coffee Fellowship Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Communion Service Sanctuary - (4 years old 2nd Grade & Creature Praise Choir Sing) 2:00 4:00 p.m. Family Cosmic Bowling Forest City 4:30 p.m. Tapestry Rehearsal MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 2:00 p.m. Food Shelf Open 3:15 p.m. Daisy Scouts Room #2 6:00 p.m. Quilt Club Fellowship Hall The Marine Corps Toys for Tots collection box is outside the church office. Unwrapped gifts may be placed in the box. Monetary donations are also welcome. Christmas Program Sunday, December 9-10:30 a.m. Faith Formation Offering for months of Nov and Dec will be collecting warm, waterproof, snow mittens and gloves of all sizes. These will stay local and be dispersed by Joan Krull to those in need. If you would like to donate, please hang them on the Christmas tree outside of the chapel. High School Youth Group will be meeting on Wednesday nights at 7pm in the youth room. All High School students welcome bring a friend! Questions? Contact Abby Holtan. November 28 Christmas program practice for those with speaking parts Sanctuary December 5 - Christmas program practice for 3 rd thru 6 th grade. Preschool thru 2 nd grade will just practice December 2nd & 9th during FF time. 12/8 Sat morning practice has been canceled. December 16 Faith Formation will be held from 9-10:30am. We will be showing movie The Star. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service - Sanctuary THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 OFFICES CLOSED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 5:30 p.m. Casual Worship Service - Chapel SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Collection of Noisy Offering 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Communion Service Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. Tapestry Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Adult Women s Self Defense Class Class held in the Fellowship Hall Salem Board of Life and Growth/Stewardship is hosting a Faith Filled children and adult book fair. A display table of sample books is set up in the lobby by the elevator. There is a separate order form for kids and adult books. If you have any questions, please contact Willie Skellenger. The Gifts of Advent: A Midweek Series for Advent This series highlights four aspects of Advent that become blessings and gifts in our lives: Patience Speech and Silence Hope Family. Begins November 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Salem Contact Information: Pastor Joel Guttormson: 641.596.0535 Email: joelguttormson@gmail.com Pastor Melinda McVey McCluskey: 563-581-9965 Email: melindamcmc@gmail.com Ashley Hoffman, Communications: Email: salemlminfo@gmail.com Ruth Sheldon, Organist: 641.592.0184 Salem Office: 641.592.1771 Email: salem@wctatel.net