Welcome to 26th Sunday After Pentecost Sat., Nov. 17, 2018, 5:00 pm Sun., Nov. 18, 2018, 8:30 am Worship Sharing the Shepherd s Love With All of God s Children Giving to God of My Income their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. (2 Corinthians 8:2) Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. PRELUDE On the altar are the Holy Communion kits which are taken to our people who, for a variety of reasons cannot attend worship, to help them share in our celebration of the Lord s Supper. WORDS OF WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP We are called in many directions. First, we will give ourselves to the Lord. There are many who make claims upon our attention, energies, resources, and loyalty. First, we will give ourselves to the Lord. We are a people who have received much and who have much to give. First, we will give ourselves to the Lord. We come and worship God. The God revealed to us in Christ Jesus. Amen. Paul urges the new believers in Corinth to understand that in their freedom, God will be with them. He reminds them that the Christian community in Macedonia has responded generously out of extreme poverty. Elsewhere Paul reminds the Corinthians that God loves a person who gives with joy, and that God is able to bless them abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that they need, they will abound in every good work (2 Corinthians 9:7-8). Our giving can become selective, inconsistent, impulsive, and begrudging. We are often moved with compassion following a disaster, a sense of duty when the church roof or parking lot needs to be replaced, or feelings of obligation when an appeal is made for special offerings. Paul invites hearers to give joyfully and generously. God will make it possible for all to overflow in generosity, whether that means giving two coins or an amount never before considered possible. During worship today, all members and friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be invited to prayerfully and faithfully make a financial commitment to God s work through Good Shepherd in 2019. Commitment Cards are inside your bulletin or available from our ushers. During worship, you will be invited to complete your Commitment Card and bring it forward to be placed near the altar, along with your offering and tithe for the day.
ENTRANCE HYMN Canticle of the Turning Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Heritage Sunday 8:30 a.m. Festival 9:45 a.m. Celebrate! 11 a.m. Celebrate! 6 p.m. The Well Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Worship Notes Thank you for spending this time in worship! Prior to worship you may find it helpful to bookmark the scripture readings in your pew Bible. Large Print Bibles and bulletins are available from the ushers. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. ORDER FOR CONFESSION & 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. Amen. One with the communion of saints in all times and places, we confess our sin against God and one another. Silence for reflection and self-examination. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out www.goodshepherd Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ND) it is available for iphone and Android Smartphones. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com 2
Thank You for your ministry today! Preaching Pastor Craig Schweitzer Presiding Sunday Pastor Julie Anderson Organist / Pianist Saturday Vicki Martel Sunday Karen Petersen 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. HYMN OF THANKSGIVING All My Hope on God is Founded Interpreter for the Deaf Cori Quist Available by request PRAYER OF THE DAY 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. Almighty God, your supreme purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the distractions of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. A TIME WITH CHILDREN 3
Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. HYMN OF THE WORD Good Soil SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Page 434 in the pew Bible The Apostle Paul begins this section of his letter to the church in Corinth with the words, We want you to know, brothers and sisters Paul then goes on to commend the church in Corinth for living generously as stewards of God in ways similar to the churches in Macedonia. As the church of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck, ND, how might the Apostle s words help us grow in our faith with Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity in the days, weeks, months and years of our faith journey. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Sunday, November 18 th Hebrews 11-14, 19-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. As believers, we are meant to encourage one another and to hold one another accountable for the way in which we live and serve. Are you in a faith community where you are regularly challenged and held accountable? Where can a young Christian in your church go to see what giving looks like in the life of a believer? Faith Simonieg, Assistant to the Bishop for Stewardship and Generosity SERMON QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION What habits have you developed in your giving? How can you further develop your giving as a faithful practice in Christian living and discipleship? What personal story would you most like to tell others about where you have found joy in giving? All rights reserved. Used by permission. All Words & Music re-printed by permission. All Rights Reserved.. CCLI # 1164925. OneLicense.net #A-710780. CVLI License #502354650. SundaysandSeasons.com. Augsburg Fortress Annual Liturgies License 26440 Worship questions or conversations contact: Peder Gulleson at peder@goodshepherdbismarck.com or 255-1001. 4
Ways to support GSLC s mission HYMN OF THE DAY Goodness Is Stronger Than Evil Kiosk Visit our Giving Kiosk in the Lobby/Narthex to set up a one-time gift. Text Set up a one-time or recurring donation by texting the amount you wish to give to 701-205-3394. GSLC App Download the GSLC APP and use the Give button. You can manage and view your giving from the convenience of your smartphone! For more information please visit the church office or call Melanie at 701-255-1001 Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. MISSION & MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT COMMITMENT TO LIVE WITH ABUNDANT JOY, OVERFLOWING GENEROSITY PRAYERS OF GOD S PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION 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. Pour out your Holy Spirit on all of us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the life and lvoe of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed, renewed, and blessed by your love and grace. By your Spirit, make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory and we feast at the heavenly banquet, with the saints of your church and the many blessed by your grace. Through Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever more. Amen. WORDS OF INSTITUTION 5
THE 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. THE MEAL Jesus died and rose again, and in this sacrament, our Lord Jesus is present with us in a special and mysterious way. Everyone is welcome at the Lord s Table and may receive the gifts of bread and wine. Gluten-free wafers and grape juice are available by request. HYMN Come to the Table HYMN What Feast of Love 2012 Ecumenical Stewardship Center. Produced by and for churches in Canada and the U.S.A. 6
Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING AND BENEDICTION As you excel in everything, in faith, speech, knowledge, in eagerness and love, excel also in living generous lives, rooted in joy and shaped by grace. Go as those who carry God s promise, who bear God s image. Thanks be to God. Amen. DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. SENDING HYMN We All Are One in Mission POSTLUDE 7
8
9
10
2012 Ecumenical Stewardship Center. Produced by and for churches in Canada and the U.S.A. Giving God My Day * Giving God My Worship *Giving to God of My Spiritual Gifts * * Giving to God of My Income * 11
12
Celebrate Worship 26th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 9:45 & 11:00 am Sharing the Shepherd s Love With All of God s Children Giving to God of My Income their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. (2 Corinthians 8:2) Gathering The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God. PRELUDE On the altar are the Holy Communion kits which are taken to our people who, for a variety of reasons cannot attend worship, to help them share in our celebration of the Lord s Supper. WORDS OF WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP We are called in many directions. First, we will give ourselves to the Lord. There are many who make claims upon our attention, energies, resources, and loyalty. First, we will give ourselves to the Lord. We are a people who have received much and who have much to give. First, we will give ourselves to the Lord. We come and worship God. The God revealed to us in Christ Jesus. Amen. Paul urges the new believers in Corinth to understand that in their freedom, God will be with them. He reminds them that the Christian community in Macedonia has responded generously out of extreme poverty. Elsewhere Paul reminds the Corinthians that God loves a person who gives with joy, and that God is able to bless them abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that they need, they will abound in every good work (2 Corinthians 9:7-8). Our giving can become selective, inconsistent, impulsive, and begrudging. We are often moved with compassion following a disaster, a sense of duty when the church roof or parking lot needs to be replaced, or feelings of obligation when an appeal is made for special offerings. Paul invites hearers to give joyfully and generously. God will make it possible for all to overflow in generosity, whether that means giving two coins or an amount never before considered possible. During worship today, all members and friends of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be invited to prayerfully and faithfully make a financial commitment to God s work through Good Shepherd in 2019. Commitment Cards are inside your bulletin or available from our ushers. During worship, you will be invited to complete your Commitment Card and bring it forward to be placed near the altar, along with your offering and tithe for the day.
SONG Forever ORDER FOR CONFESSION & 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. Amen. One with the communion of saints in all times and places, we 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. SONG OF THANKSGIVING Amazing Grace PRAYER OF THE DAY 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. Almighty God, your supreme purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the distractions of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. A TIME WITH CHILDREN Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Heritage Sunday 8:30 a.m. Festival 9:45 a.m. Celebrate! 11 a.m. Celebrate! 6 p.m. The Well Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Worship Notes Thank you for spending this time in worship! Prior to worship you may find it helpful to bookmark the scripture readings in your pew Bible. Large Print Bibles and bulletins are available from the ushers. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during the service, please feel free to remain seated. Children are always welcome to be part of worship, and the nursery is available if necessary. Please take The Other Page home with you, check out www.goodshepherd Bismarck.com, or download the GSLC APP (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ND) it is available for iphone and Android Smartphones. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located on the corner of Washington St. and Divide Ave. Contact Good Shepherd at: (701) 255-1001 GoodShepherdBismarck.com 2
Thank You for your ministry today! Preaching Pastor Craig Schweitzer Word God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching, and song. SONG OF THE WORD Good Soil Presiding Pastor Julie Anderson Worship Team Clarence Sayler Kim Ledger Bill Thompson Angie Kutzer Sue Hoefs Audrey Sayler Nathan Sagsveen Barb Murry Forever by Chris Tomlin 2001 worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Amazing Grace-Alleluia by John Newton and William Bradbury Public Doman God with Us words and music by: Barry Graul Bart Millard Jim Bryson Mike Scheuchzer Nathan Cochran Robby Shaffer 2007 Simpleville Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Wet As A Fish Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI Song # 5152735 Revelation Song words and music: Jennie Lee Riddle. 2004 Gateway Create Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing (IMI) CCLI Song # 4447960 Lord I Need You by Christy Nockels Daniel Carson Jesse Reeves Kristian Stanfill Matt Maher 2011 sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) All Things Are Possible Words & Music: Brian Doerksen 1998 Vineyard s Song All rights reserved. Used by permission. All Words & Music re-printed by permission. All Rights Reserved.. CCLI # 1164925. OneLicense.net #A-710780. CVLI License #502354650. SundaysandSeasons.com. Augsburg Fortress Annual Liturgies License 26440 Worship questions or conversations contact: Peder Gulleson at peder@goodshepherdbismarck.com or 255-1001. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Page 434 in the pew Bible The Apostle Paul begins this section of his letter to the church in Corinth with the words, We want you to know, brothers and sisters Paul then goes on to commend the church in Corinth for living generously as stewards of God in ways similar to the churches in Macedonia. As the church of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bismarck, ND, how might the Apostle s words help us grow in our faith with Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity in the days, weeks, months and years of our faith journey. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION What habits have you developed in your giving? How can you further develop your giving as a faithful practice in Christian living and discipleship? What personal story would you most like to tell others about where you have found joy in giving? SONG OF RESPONSE God With Us Meal God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ. MISSION & MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT COMMITMENT TO LIVE WITH ABUNDANT JOY, OVERFLOWING GENEROSITY 3
PRAYERS OF GOD S PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION 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. Pour out your Holy Spirit on all of us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the life and lvoe of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed, renewed, and blessed by your love and grace. By your Spirit, make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory and we feast at the heavenly banquet, with the saints of your church and the many blessed by your grace. Through Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and forever more. Amen. WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE 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. STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Sunday, November 18 th Hebrews 11-14, 19-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. As believers, we are meant to encourage one another and to hold one another accountable for the way in which we live and serve. Are you in a faith community where you are regularly challenged and held accountable? Where can a young Christian in your church go to see what giving looks like in the life of a believer? Faith Simonieg, Assistant to the Bishop for Stewardship and Generosity INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE MEAL Jesus died and rose again, and in this sacrament, our Lord Jesus is present with us in a special and mysterious way. Everyone is welcome at the Lord s Table and may receive the gifts of bread and wine. Gluten-free wafers are available by request and the chalice is divided to provide wine on the darker side and grape juice on the lighter side. SONG SONG Revelation Song Lord I Need You 4
Ways to support GSLC s mission Kiosk Visit our Giving Kiosk in the Lobby/Narthex to set up a one-time gift. Text Set up a one-time or recurring donation by texting the amount you wish to give to 701-205-3394. Sending God blesses us and sends us in mission to the world. BLESSING AND BENEDICTION As you excel in everything, in faith, speech, knowledge, in eagerness and love, excel also in living generous lives, rooted in joy and shaped by grace. Go as those who carry God s promise, who bear God s image. Thanks be to God. Amen. SENDING SONG All Things Are Possible DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE GSLC App Download the GSLC APP and use the Give button. You can manage and view your giving from the convenience of your smartphone! For more information please visit the church office or call Melanie at 701-255-1001 2012 Ecumenical Stewardship Center. Produced by and for churches in Canada and the U.S.A. 2012 Ecumenical Stewardship Center. Produced by and for churches in Canada and the U.S.A. Giving God My Day * Giving God My Worship *Giving to God of My Spiritual Gifts * * Giving to God of My Income * 5