J J 25th Sunday after Pentecost November 11, 2018 J J J Area Churches Together ACT Parish DeGraff/Murdock Area Pennock Area Sunburg Area Bethesda Lutheran Mamrelund Lutheran Hope Lutheran Buffalo Lake Lutheran St. John s Lutheran Monson Lake Lutheran
Order of Service Confession and Forgiveness 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. Amen. 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. Amen. 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. Amen. Gathering Hymn ELW 689 Praise and Thanksgiving 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. Prayer of the Day O God, you show forth your almighty power chiefly by reaching out to us in mercy. Grant us the fullness of your grace, strengthen our trust in your promises, and bring all the world to share in the treasures that come through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
First Reading Hebrews 9:24-28 24 Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. 25 Nor was it to offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Holy Place year after year with blood that is not his own; 26 for then he would have had to suffer again and again since the foundation of the world. But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the age to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And just as it is appointed for mortals to die once, and after that the judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Mark 12:38-44 38 As [Jesus] taught, he said, Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40 They devour widows houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation. 41 He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44 For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day ELW 848 Give to Our God Immortal Praise! Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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. Prayers of Intercession Offering
Offertory 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 the dreams of all; unite them with the prayers we offer now. Grace our table with your presence, and give us a foretaste of the feast to come Words of Institution In the night in which he was betrayed 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. Amen. Holy Communion 686, 685 Benediction Announcements Sending Hymn ELW 888 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Pastoral Staff Contact Information Pastor Daniel Croonquist Pastor Michelle Kleene Email: croondw7@gmail.com Email: mkleene89@gmail.com Cell Phone: 220-3055 Cell Phone: 226-3535 If you would like a pastoral visit please contact Pastor Dan or Pastor Michelle Remember in Prayer Janice Lindgren, Mary Rood, Lisa Carlson, Sandy Gjerde, Elaine Sjelstad, Al Lesteberg, Roland Froehlich, Kelly Rodenberg, Kris Baker, The Family of Arlene Rudningen, The Family of Marvin Bengtson and the Family of Mayvis Olson Coming Home for Christmas at the 2018 Dinner Theater at Green Lake Bible Camp. We have 12 tickets remaining for the Saturday, December 8 th 12:30 matinee. The Saturday matinee is already sold out at the Bible Camp and the Bible Camp has started a waiting list; our tickets for the matinee are in great demand and will be returned to them for their use. Tickets are $40 each which include a delicious four-course meal and theater with music. ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE ACT PARISH HAS BEEN CHANGED TO NOON ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 th. Your payment must be received by November 23 rd. Please mail your check payable to ACT Parish to the ACT Parish, P.O. Box 88, Murdock, 56271; or cash can be given to Jan Bjorngjeld. For registration contact Jan at 875-3921 (leave your message if there is no answer); or email Jan at jgbjorn@gmail.com Sunday, November 11 Veterans Day 9am Hope s breakfast 9:30am Hope s Sunday School and Coffee Veterans Recognition 10:45am Hope s worship Monday, November 12 9am Hope s kitchen & kitchen extension cleaning Tuesday, November 13 9:30am Coffee & Conversation at Bethesda 12-5pm - The Red Cross is coming to the Murdock City Hall. The appointments are from 12-5 PM. The last appt. is at 5:00PM. For appointments, please contact Alice Randt, 875-4556. 1pm - Coffee & Conversation at Hope 3pm Hope s WELCA board meeting 4pm Hope s bazaar follow up meeting 4:45-7:45pm The West Central Dementia Awareness Network presents, Gradual Loss of Loved Ones and Effective Communication Strategies at Vinje Lutheran Church, Willmar. No charge for this event, but freewill donations will be accepted. For more information please contact Abby Christensen at 320-325-1901. Wednesday, November 14 6:30pm Confirmation at Hope 7pm Hope s choir practice Thursday, November 15 W.O.W. Women of Worship Outing (formerly MOPS)
Sunday, November 18 9am Hope s breakfast 9:30am Hope s Sunday School 10:45am Hope s Worship & WELCA Thank Offering Service Monday s, November 19 & 26, December 3, 10, 17 & January 7 3-4pm Willmar s Rice Hospice Program will be offering Healing Hearts Bereavement Support Groups for individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. They will be discussing grief pertaining to the upcoming holidays and how you can prepare for it. Support Groups will be held in the lower level of Lakeland Health Center (Family Practice Medical Center.) Enrollment is open to anyone in the community. They just ask you to please pre-register before Nov. 17 th For more information please call Kathy Tweten at 320-231-4764. Tuesday, November 20 9:30am Coffee & Conversation at Bethesda 1pm - Coffee & Conversation at Hope Wednesday, November 21 7pm ACT Parish Thanksgiving Eve Service at Hope. Followed by coffee & dessert Friday, November 23 10am-2pm ACT Parish Craft & Bake Sale at the Willmar Kandi Mall. Items for the bake sale & crafts can be dropped off at Nancy Stredde s at 332 Terrace Dr. SW in Willmar by Thrus. Nov. 22 nd or brought to the mall by 9:30am on the 23 rd. If you need your item picked up or if you are able to work at the event, please contact Nancy at 230-231-3808 or email her at firststep@charter.net. Money raised will go toward the ACT Parish general fund. Sunday, November 25 10:45am Lay Led service at Hope