Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Christ the King Sunday November 26, 2017 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Firelands Lutherans Active in Mission (FLAMe) 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-2112 email: zionelc@zionsandusky.org website: www.zionsandusky.org Pastor Eric L. Bodenstab Christ the King Sunday Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon November 26, 2017 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Introduction to the day On this final Sunday of the church year our gospel is Jesus great story of judgment. In the end, the faithful are those who served Christ by ministering to those who are poor, hungry, naked, sick, or estranged. In the first reading God is the shepherd who seeks the lost, weak, and injured and feeds them with justice. We gather this day to celebrate the reign of Christ and his victory over death, yet awaiting the consummation of all things yet to come. Acknowledging Christ as our merciful ruler, we go forth that his reign may be known in our loving words and deeds. GATHERING ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE: Crown Him with Many Crowns Rick Seaton Please stand. CONFESSIONS 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. 2
Gathering Song: Hymn #855 Crown Him with Many Crowns 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. KYRIE CANTICLE OF PRAISE 3
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PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please be seated. TEMPLE TALK with McKenzie Spriggs on Sandusky Bicentennial WORD (8:00) CHERUB CHOIR Joyful Sounds Miller and Reynolds (10:30) SENIOR CHOIR Great Lord God, Thy Kingdom Shall Endure George F. Handel Arr. by John Carlton FIRST READING: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Page 788 in the NRSV pew Bible Since Israel s kings proved to be bad shepherds, Ezekiel declares that the Lord will assume the role of shepherd in Israel. The Lord will also set over them a shepherd-messiah, my servant David, who will feed and care for the people. A Reading from Ezekiel: 11 Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. 12 As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. 13 I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. 14 I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture; there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15 I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord GOD. 16 I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice. 20 Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21 Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, 22 I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep. 23 I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. 24 And I, the LORD, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them; I, the LORD, have spoken. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5
PSALM: Psalm 95:1 7a Come, let us sing to the LORD; let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before God's presence with thanksgiving and raise a loud shout to the LORD with psalms. R 3 For you, LORD, are a great God, and a great ruler above all gods.0 4 In your hand are the caverns of the earth; the heights of the hills are also yours. R 5 The sea is yours, for you made it, and your hands have molded the dry land. 6 Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the LORD our maker. R 7a For the LORD is our God, and we are the people of God's pasture and the sheep of God's hand. R SECOND READING: Ephesians 1:15-23 Page 1064 in the NRSV pew Bible In this passage, God is praised for revealing ultimate divine power in raising Jesus from the dead. The resurrected, exalted Christ is Lord both of the church and the entire universe, now and in the age to come. A reading from Ephesians: 15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18 so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. 20 God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. 22 And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 6
Please stand. GOSPEL ACCLAIMATION (ELW #509) The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL: Matthew 25:31-46 Pages 904 in the NRSV pew Bible Jesus compares himself to a king who moves among his subjects to see how he is treated: what is done for the least of those who belong to his family is truly done for him. A reading from Matthew: [Jesus said to the disciples:] 31 When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. 34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. 37 Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you? 40 And the king will answer them, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of 7
the least of these who are members of my family you did it to me. 41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me. 44 Then they also will answer, Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you? 45 Then he will answer them, Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me. 46 And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Please be seated. SERMON Please stand. HYMN OF THE DAY #431 O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us CHILDREN S MESSAGE 8:00 APOSTLES CREED 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 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. Amen. 10:30 BAPTISM PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. 8
Please be seated. MEAL OFFERTORY: Duke Street Lyle Neff Please stand. OFFERTORY HYMN #681 (verse 3) We Plow the Fields and Scatter OFFERTORY PRAYER Let us pray. 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. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING DIALOGUE PREFACE 9
SANCTUS THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE Holy, mighty, and merciful Lord... to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. Please be seated. DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION 10
LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION HYMH #820 O Savior, Precious Savior Please stand POST COMMUNION CANTICLE: Hymn# 783 Praise and Thanks and Adoration (verse 1 only) POST COMMUNION PRAYER Let us pray. 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. Amen. 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. Amen. CLOSING HYMN #434 Jesus Shall Reign DISMISSAL Go in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God. 11
POSTLUDE: Crown Him with Many Crowns Anna Laura Page Copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress LiturgiesAnnual License #SAS000001. New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved Worship leaders today are: Presiding Minister: Rev. Dr. Eric Bodenstab Assisting Minister: Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon Organist: Ron Borchardt Senior Choir Director: Ron Albert Cherub Choir: Jenn Long & Tricia Stradtman Acolyte: (8:00) Antonyio Tackett Lector: (8:00) Roger Gundlach (10:30) Carol Albert Children s Message: Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon Prayers of the People: Laura Stellhorn Serving Bread: Carolyn Steinfeldt, ELCA Deacon Communion Assistants: (8:00) Dick & Marlene Long (10:30) Lyle Marquardt & Suzanne Jeffrey Sound Board: (8:00) Janet Stradtman (10:30) Bob Butler Ushers: (8:00) Jim & Jeanette Toft, Bruce Bravard, Cooter Patterson, Abbey Lazzara, and Tom & Cindy Patterson (10:30) Alan & Juanita Mitchell, Miguel, Antonyio, and Jaydn Tackett Gathering Hosts: (8:00) Roger & Deb Gundlach (10:30) Dan Willey Greeter: Virginia Lillian Altar Guild: Carole Crouch One side vase is given by Kay Eash in memory of Verlin Eash. One side vase is given in honor of the baptism of Mia Michelle Keegan by Dana and boys. One side vase is given in honor of the baptism of Mia Michelle Keegan by Bob, Sarah, and girls. One center vase is given in honor of the baptism of Mia Michelle Keegan by Great grandpa Butler and Aunt Kelsey. The other center vase is given by Peggy Lazzara in memory of her mother, Claudine Zimmerman. At the 10:30 worship service, Zion welcomes into the family of faith through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism: Adalee Swander, daughter of Brian Swander & Ivy Hilyard. Adalee s baptismal sponsor is Kelly Swander. Attendance/Offering October 18 th & 19 th (225) General Fund Offering received $4,514.20 Midweek General Fund Offering received $595.00 Weekly budgeted amount $7,480.77 - Total General Fund amount received $5,109.20 12
EVENTS TODAY! Pastor s Sunday Morning Adult Forum 9:15 a.m. Sunday Mornings in the Library Nov. 26 th Special Guest, McKenzie Spriggs, will be speaking regarding the upcoming Sandusky Bicentennial celebration. Anyone interested in becoming a home communion minister please meet in the Stellhorn Library for training after the 10:30 a.m. worship service. It may take 15-20 minutes. 6:00 p.m. - The Women's Gathering at Grace Lutheran Church, Castalia. Doors open at 5:30 so please come early to view and bid on our beautiful quilted items being offered for silent auction. This year's theme is 'The Tale of The Three Trees'. Join us for an evening of celebration and fun - and be sure to bring a gift to share. Your $5 ticket donation and the silent auction proceeds go directly to Project Share of Margaretta Township. 6:30 p.m. GAME NIGHT! Do you enjoy laughter, fun, and games? Come and join us for game night. We will meet in Room 205. Bring your favorite snack to share and while you are at it, bring along a friend. The more the merrier! Christmas Cards If you haven t bought Christmas cards yet you may want to wait. Beginning today, the youth will be selling Christmas cards featuring the Mary and Martha window! A box of 10 cards/envelopes will cost $12.00. There is a limited supply of 50 boxes so don t delay in picking up a box or two (or three ). Readings for December 3rd: Isaiah 64:1-9, Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Mark 13:24-37 Common Lectionary Text Study with Pastor Eric and Pastor Katie Suggitt. Do you want to dig a little deeper in God s Word? Do you wish you could discuss the scriptures and ask questions? Come and join us every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Mr. Smith s coffee House to discuss the lectionary readings for the coming Sunday worship. Bring your Bible, grab a cup of coffee (or lunch), and be prepared to dig deeper in God s Word. The deeper you are rooted the stronger you will be! 13
Care & Share Volunteers - Friday, December 1, 2017 Dean & Karen Slater, Pat Bricker-Cook, and Alan Mitchell Where do you see God at work in your daily life? Take a moment and look at the posted God sightings on the kiosk. God is always nearby and active in our world, but we often are too busy to notice. Pay attention to your surroundings and your interactions with others. When you experience God s presence in your life or someone else s, jot it down or take a photo. Then bring it to Zion and place it on the God Sightings board that is located on the kiosk in the gathering room. Let s see if we can fill the entire board by Christmas. We have so much to be thankful for and we want to share it! Prayer List: We will be starting with a clean slate beginning in December. If there is someone that needs to be on the prayer list, please contact Lori Wobser in the church office at 419-625- 2112 and she will add the name to the new list. For several months some names have remained and we do not know the status. Starting with a fresh list will become a yearly practice. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 1 st, for Zion s Annual Advent Gathering, at 7:00 p.m. in the gathering room. The program will be provided by Sharon Moenter about Christmas Crismons and other Christmas symbols. Everyone is invited! Circle ladies, please bring 2-3 dozen Christmas cookies to share with our guests. We will make Crismons after learning about them and decorate a tree. Please bring small pointed scissors and a hole punch if you have them. Come join us for a most delightful evening! The Sandusky Choral Society will be presenting their annual Christmas concerts on December 1 st and 3 rd. The Friday evening concert will take place at Norwalk First United Methodist Church, 60 W. Main St., Norwalk at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday afternoon concert will take place at Grace Episcopal Church, 315 Wayne St., Sandusky at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow each concert. Director for the Society is Heather L. Carman. The new accompanist for the Society is Dennis Stoneham. The Sunday concert will honor past accompanist, James Gardner. Grace Community Hand Bell Choir and area musicians will also participate. Tickets are $6.00 and available from any chorus member or at the door the day of the concert. 14
Calling all third graders: Your Zion family would like to present you with a Bible! Each year Zion presents a Bible to each third grade child. If you or someone you know is in the third grade, please call the office by November 27th and leave their name and contact information. Bibles will be presented Sunday, December 3 during both worship services. Bring your Bible to worship! Intergenerational project Dec. 3 rd during Sunday School hour. You are invited to bring your Bible to church. Each Sunday the bulletin lists the readings for the following Sunday so that can look them up and mark them during the week. At worship you can turn to them and follow along as the lector reads them. To make it easier for you to carry your Bible notebook etc. you are invited to join our Children of Zion at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, December 3 rd to decorate a Bible bag. We will supply the bags and various decorating medium. You come and enjoy making your own personalized bag as we fellowship together. The Men s Bible Study that regularly meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. would like to extend an invitation to any and all who would like to join them for a lectionary study. This study will cover the upcoming Sunday s reading and gospel. Come with an open heart and mind and bring your Bibles. There is always a great discussion every time they meet! COOKIE WALK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th 9 A.M UNTIL SOLD OUT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, CASTALIA PROCEEDS BENEFIT PROJECT SHARE OF MARGARETTA TWP. SCAASP News for Zion Team Zion SCAASP will be Christmas Caroling on Monday, Dec 18 at 11 am at Osborne Elementary School. All congregation members are welcome to participate. Something New: we are searching for volunteers for Osborne Santa Shop. Date and Time TBA. Please call Linda Kerst 419-357-2897 Nehemiah Cafe will be on November 29th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be NO Nehemiah Cafe for the month of December. We will continue to collect boxes of kleenex, wet wipes, and school supplies in the gathering room. 15
It s easy to join our mailing list! Get your Zionews, updates, announcements such as funerals, etc. Just send your email address by text message. Text ZIONLUTHERAN to 22828 to get started. (message and data rates may apply.) This week in Ministry: Sunday, November 26 8:00 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Children of Zion Basement 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum with Pastor - Library 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Game Night Room 205 Monday, November 27 5:30 p.m. Temple Care Takers Library 6:30 p.m. Quilters Basement 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Basement 7:00 p.m. Firelands Chorus Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Dartball at Zion - Basement Tuesday, November 28 9:00 a.m. Quilting - Basement 1:00 p.m. Lectionary Study @ Mr. Smith s Coffee House. If you, a family member, or a friend is in need of Pastoral care, or is hospitalized, please call Pastor Eric 419-503-5288 or the church office at 419-625-2112. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Wednesday, November 29 7:30 a.m. Bible Study Library 9:30 a.m. Staff Development Day 1:00 p.m. Constitution Review Room 204 2:30 p.m. Book Connection Library 4:45 p.m. Nehemiah Café Thursday, November 30 5:30 p.m. Cherub Choir Sanctuary 6:15 p.m. Bell Choir Bell Choir Loft 7:00 p.m. Sr. Choir Practice Basement Friday, December 1 7:00 p.m. Congregational Advent Gathering Gathering Room Saturday, December 2 6:00 p.m. Worship The full church calendar for the month can be viewed on the church website: Zionsandusky.org In the sacrament of Holy Communion the crucified and risen Christ is present, giving his true body and blood as food and drink. All are invited to the table. Children are welcome to come forward for a blessing as well. Holy Communion is offered at all services. Our 10:30 a.m. service is broadcast each Sunday over station WLEC, 1450 AM. Adult Forum Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. in the Stellhorn Library. Children of Zion at 9:15 a.m. in the Basement. 16
Christmas Poinsettias, Memorials and Honors (Decorating the Sanctuary and printed in the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day bulletin) Poinsettias can be purchased in memory or in honor of a loved one. Completed forms and payment need to be returned to the church office no later than Monday, December 4, 2017. Cost is $9 per poinsettia. I wish to purchase poinsettia(s) in memory of: by: I wish to purchase poinsettia(s) in honor of: by: Total number Poinsettias Total Cost: Christmas Memorials and Honors: In honor or memory of a loved one. Return completed form/payment no later than Monday, December 11, 2017. In memory of: by: In honor of: by: Memorial/Honor Amount Fund: (Undesignated gifts will be split 40% Debt Retirement, 40% Facility Fund, 20% General) Name Phone Total enclosed Cash Check 17
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