St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST November 18, 2018 8:30 and 11:00 AM
OUR MISSION As a Lutheran community of faith, we continue our history of proclaiming Christ crucified through Word and Sacrament in joyful service to God and our neighbor. WELCOME TO ST. MATTHEW S LUTHERAN CHURCH We welcome all who worship with us today. We gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise to God. Ushers are available to answer any of your questions. The church is equipped with a hearing impaired system. If you need a listening device, it may be obtained from an usher. In the minutes prior to the beginning of each service, the doors to the nave are closed, and quiet is encouraged. Music is offered which prepares worshipers to receive God s gifts from His Hand the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. Everyone is asked to sign the Attendance Record found at the end of each pew or row of chairs. Please sign this record and pass it down to those beside you during the announcements. As it is returned, please note who is worshipping with you. The Attendance Record helps worshipers to put names and faces together. We make new friends in this way and grow in care for each other. Celebrating Holy Communion: We believe, teach, and confess Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. All baptized Christians, who share this belief, are invited to receive Jesus as He comes in the Holy Communion to forgive the sins of the penitent. Children and others who are not yet receiving the sacrament, or who choose not to commune with us, are invited to come forward for a blessing, crossing their arms over their chest. After receiving the host in your outstretched hands, please eat the host if you wish to drink from the first cup, the metal chalice. Please hold the host if you wish to dip your host in the second cup, the ceramic chalice. Those unable to drink wine are urged simply to touch their host to the outside of the cup prior to eating. The Altar Flowers are dedicated to the Glory of God and given by Bonnie Berg in loving memory of her mother Freda, father Robert, and brothers Rob and Dennis, and by Patty Macino in loving memory of her husband Al Macino and their anniversary. WELCOME IN THE NAME OF JESUS! On this 26th Sunday after Pentecost, the Lord Jesus begins to talk about the last things. Jerusalem and its massive Herodian Temple will be destroyed. All creation and time as we know it will come to an end, too. Everything in this life is penultimate, next to last. How will we approach these things? We will confess Christ fearlessly, trusting that He will make all things new including us! I will strive to Pray daily Worship weekly Read the Bible Serve at and beyond St. Matthew s Be in Relationship to encourage spiritual growth in others Give of my time, talents and resources Assisting Ministers 8:30 Sheila Leach 11:00 Lou Painter Lectors 8:30 Vivian Alexander 11:00 David Rutland Ushers 8:30 Bill Rose, Andy Rappold 11:00 Art Dingfelder, Jon Lindsay Those Serving in Worship Communion Assistants 8:30 Kris Hall, Gina Schiess, Karin Cook, Todd Shaver 11:00 Jerry and Zan Bramley, Joel and Cindi Peterson Greeters 8:30 Bill and Bethel Paris 11:00 Diana Robinson, Pr. Marv and Marcie Schedler Portions of today s liturgy and hymns are reprinted from Lutheran Service Book 2006 Concordia Publishing House, and Lutheran Book of Worship 1978 Augsburg Fortress. Used by permission of Concordia Publishing Liturgy license #000010164, Concordia Publishing Hymn license #100010164, Augsburg Fortress license #9245-L, Augsburg Fortress license #26780, and CCLI license #2014768. Eucharistic Prayer and Fraction reprinted by permission from A Little Book of Canons by Rod L. Ronneberg, STS, 1997 and 2010. 2 Acolytes 8:30 Stuart Shaver 11:00 Harrison Rutland Crucifers 8:30 Jane Shaver 11:00 Robert Shivers Altar Guild Kristi Wade, Sylvia Weeks, Cathy Aleksandravicius
(*Please stand as you are able.) Silence for Meditation PRELUDE (8:30) WELCOME Morning Has Broken Adult Handbells (11:00) Fantasie in C Major J.S. Bach * CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Pastor: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Pastor: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Most merciful God, Congregation: we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. Pastor: Almighty God, in his mercy, has given his Son to die for us and, for his sake, forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the +Son, and the Holy Spirit. * OPENING HYMN Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death Text: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Tune: Carl G. Gläser, 1784-1829; setting: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 * THE GREETING Pastor: The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Congregation: And also with you. 3
* THE KYRIE 4
* THE HYMN OF PRAISE (I = Men; II = Women) 5
* THE SALUTATION * THE PRAYER OF THE DAY Pastor: Lord God, rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit, that while keeping the end of things in mind, we may be stirred up to holiness in this life and come to be with you forever in that life to come. Through Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. THE CHILDREN S SERMON (8:30) CHILDREN S MUSIC (11:00) Abundawonderful Life in Jesus Kathie Hill Luther Choir FIRST LESSON: Daniel 12:1-3 At that time shall arise Michael, the great prince who has charge of your people. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book. 2 And 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 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PSALM 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you / I take refuge.* I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good a- / part from you. As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all / my delight.* The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names / on my lips. The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you / hold my lot.* The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beauti- / ful inheritance. I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my / heart instructs me.* I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall / not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also / dwells secure.* For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one / see corruption. You make known to me the / path of life;* in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures for- / evermore. Glory to the Father, and / to the Son,* and to the / Holy Spirit; as it was in the begin- / ning, is now,* and will be forev- / er. Amen. 6
SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 10:11-25 11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which 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 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. 15 And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying, 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds, 17 then he 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, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places 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 draw near 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 the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 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 drawing near. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE VERSE * THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Pastor: The HOLY GOSPEL according to St. Mark, the thirteenth chapter. HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 13:1-8 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings! 2 And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down. 3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished? 5 And Jesus began to say to them, See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, I am he! and they will lead many astray. 7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. The Gospel of the Lord. * THE GOSPEL RESPONSE THE SERMON Confessing Christ: Fearlessly Pr. Zumwalt * HYMN OF THE DAY Have No Fear, Little Flock LBW 476 7
* THE 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 THE CHURCH Assisting Minister: Lord, in your mercy. Congregation: Hear our prayers. ANNOUNCEMENTS * SHARING THE PEACE Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Congregation: And also with you. THE OFFERING (8:30) All Earth Rejoice With a Gladsome Voice arr. Hopson Adult Choir * THE OFFERTORY RESPONSE (11:00) All Things Work Together Daniel Burton Luther Choir * THE OFFERTORY PRAYER Assisting Minister: O God of time and timelessness, Congregation: we thrill to think of offerings you will help us make in heaven when we celebrate your love in Christ. Inspire us in these rehearsals of that heavenly service with a foretaste of the perfect song we shall there rejoice to sing. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 8
* THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. Pastor: It is indeed right and salutary. we praise your name and join their unending hymn: * THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Pastor: Holy God, mighty Lord...until he comes. Congregation: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pastor: Therefore, gracious Father...the great and promised feast. Come, Lord Jesus. Pastor: Send now, we pray...with all your saints in light. Come, Holy Spirit. Pastor: Join our prayers...as victorious Lord of all. * 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; 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. 9
THE DISTRIBUTION (Please be seated. An usher will direct you to the altar rail.) DISTRIBUTION HYMNS Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord Text: Latin, 7th cent.; tr. John Mason Neale, 1818-66, alt. Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, ed. Louis Bourgeois; setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 10
Jesus, Lead Thou On Text: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700-60, tr. Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-97, alt. Tune: Adam Drese, 1620-1701; setting: Joseph Herl, b. 1959 * THE POST-COMMUNION BLESSING Pastor: May this the body and this the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace. * THE POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE * THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Assisting Minister: O Lord, we came to celebrate your cross and immortality by sharing in this bread and wine, through which you gave us your very body and blood. May it point us from our world of death to being raised to live by grace in glory. You are the Lord forevermore. 11
* THE BENEDICTION Pastor: Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. * CLOSING HYMN Lead On, O King Eternal LBW 495 At this time anyone desiring prayer for healing is invited to approach the altar rail. * THE DISMISSAL Pastor: Go in peace. Serve the Lord! Congregation: Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Te Deum Laudamus Aloys Claussmann LESSONS for NEXT WEEK: Daniel 7:9-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 12