THE HOLY TWITTER NOVEMBER 18 th, 2018 26 th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Resurrection Lutheran Church exists to proclaim Jesus Christ as Saviour, in an open accepting fellowship, a loving caring community that reaches out to all people to serve Christ through worshipping, teaching, learning, sharing and giving of ourselves to meet the needs of this congregation, the community and the world, as the Holy Spirit moves us. Words of Welcome Resurrection Lutheran Church Telephone: 306-242-4042 310 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 6Y1 E-mail resurrectionchurch@sasktel.net Website: www.resurrectionlutheranchurch.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/resurrectionsaskatoon Pastor: Ali Tote H: 306-249-1428 Cell: 306-371-7742 Secretary/Treasurer: Elaine Leite Office: 306-242-4042 Council Chair: Kara Zapf H: 306-477-3020 WE ARE ALL GOD S CHILDREN! ALL ARE WELCOME! TODAY WE CELEBRATE HOLY BAPTISM and HOLY COMMUNION The order of service is Setting 8 in the ELW (red hymnal). Our hymns this morning are also in the ELW. GATHERING
Greeting and Response page 184 Kyrie the congregation will sing all the Kyrie together page 184 Prayer of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray together. 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 Saviour and Lord. Amen. CELEBRATION OF HOLY BAPTISM Baptismal Hymn Baptized and Set Free #453 Verses 1 & 2 will be sung as the Sunday School children process with the baptismal font. They can sit around the font to be witnesses for the baptism. Service of Holy Baptism page 227 Baptismal Hymn Baptized and Set Free #453 Verses 3 & 4 will be sung while everyone returns to their seats and the children go to Sunday School. WORD First Reading Daniel 12:1-3 God will deliver the people. 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. Psalm 16 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body shall rest in hope. (Ps. 16:9) 1 Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you. 3 As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight. 4 Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips. 5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage. 7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. 8 I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. 10 For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit. 2
11 You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Second Reading Hebrews 10:11-25 The way to God through Christ. 11 And 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. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia page 188 Holy Gospel Mark 13:1-8 The end and the coming of the Son. Gospel Response Glory to you, O Lord. 1 As he 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. Sermon The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Hymn of the Day Christ, Be Our Light #715 Prayers of the People With the people of God gathered here and throughout the word, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all people in need. 3
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, hear our prayer. 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, hear our prayer. 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, hear our prayer. 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 those we bring before you now out loud or in silent prayer. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. 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, hear our prayer. We pray for our Bishops Susan and Sid, all our bishops, pastors, diaconal ministers, our lay leaders and all in ministry, Resurrection Lutheran Church and our brothers and sisters in Christ around the globe. Strengthen all who minister in your name. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. You grant 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 prayer. Peace Please share our Lord s gift of Peace with one another. MEAL Offering Special Music by Jae and Doreen Bartsch Offertory Prayer Let us pray together. Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen. Great Thanksgiving page 190 Holy, Holy, Holy page 190 The Lord s Prayer page 191 Holy Communion Distribution Page 191 Lamb of God 4
Special Music by Jae and Doreen Bartsch Blessing after Communion Prayer after Communion Let us pray, We give you thanks, almighty God, that you have refreshed us through the healing power of this gift of life. In your mercy, strengthen us through this gift in faith toward you and in fervent love toward one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessing SENDING Sending Song Soon and Very Soon #744 Dismissal Go in peace. Serve the Lord! Thanks be to God! Special thanks to our musician Kristine Gilbertson, Worship Assistant Alvin Kolach and Ministry Team Matthew. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 25 th Daniel 7:9-10; 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 PRAYER LIST To add or remove names from the list, please contact the church office. There are pink sheets (with the praying hands graphic) on the greeting table which you may use to fill out a prayer request. They may be given to Pastor Ali or placed in the church office. The list is available on the back counter. GIVINGS 2018 Monthly Budget: $15,332 November envelope givings to date: $2,500 (Estimate PAR deposit on November 22 nd : $8,332.32) Thank you for your generous giving! Chequing Account Balance as of Friday, November 16 th : minus $6,510.15 HERE S WHAT S HAPPENING NOVEMBER 18 th 25 th Sunday, Nov 18 th at 9 am... Why We Do What We Do (WWDWWD) 9 am... Choir Rehearsal After Children s Chat... Sunday School 3 9 pm... Private Function 6:30 pm... Confirmation @ Good Shepherd Monday @ 7:30 pm... Council Meeting Tuesday 9 3 pm... Quilting 9:15 12:15 pm... Speech Language Therapy Group Wednesday 10 3 pm... Artist Group 5:45 9:30 pm... TOPS & AlAnon Thursday 5:45 8:15 pm... River Ridge Condo Meeting Friday @ 7 am... Men s Breakfast @ Smitty s 5
Sunday, Nov 25 th at 9 am... Why We Do What We Do (WWDWWD) After Children s Chat... Sunday School After service... Worship Planning Meeting 2 6 pm... Saskatoon Children s Choir Rehearsal CHOIR Choir will be singing December 2 nd, the 16 th, and if there are enough choir members, the 23 rd. Rehearsals will be at 9:00 am Sunday mornings beginning November 18 th. If you are not already in choir but would like to join, please talk to Brian Unverricht please talk to Brian Unverricht or just come and join us Sunday morning. ICE SCULPTURE For Sale: 3 strings of Purple LED lights from last year s Advent Candle display. Each string is complete with two (2) extra bulbs and a fuse. The cost is $10.00/string. The money raised will be used to buy new red LED lights for this year s display. The lights are in basket on back table. Thanks to the help of Don Meister and Anna Jensen, we are almost complete on the inside preparation work on this year s Ice Sculpture display. The plan is to work on Saturday Nov. 24 th to finish building the poinsettia leaves (about 40 to finish shaping), construct six larger poinsettia, install the lighting and move the structure outside, ready to start icing when the weather is cold enough (yes, you can pray to cold weather to come in December). We are looking for help to finish the inside work on Saturday Nov. 24 th. Don will be at the church at 9:00 am ish. Come when you can, bring a lunch if you wish, we will work until we are done. Suggest that you wear a pair of work gloves. Thank you. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST 1. If you would like to meet with a group who sews quilts for Canadian Lutheran World Relief please join us at Redeemer Lutheran Church on these dates: November 22, December 6. We start at 9 AM and sew until about 3:30 PM. You can bring your sewing machine or just come to press, cut, pin, encourage or create. If you have questions call Audrey Miller 306-270-7884. 2. Upcoming event at Kinasao: the Advent Retreat, November 30 December 2. Register at www.kinasao.ca 3. Chaplain George Hind, Lutheran Campus Ministry, says, Thanks to all who contributed baked goods to the Campus Centre. Our cookie jar (and freezer) has gone from scarcity to abundance! They are now well supplied and will not be needing anymore for a while. Thank you, generous cookie suppliers! 4. Interchurch Health Ministries Fundraising Dinner: ICHM Saskatchewan is the local organization that provides training and support for parish nurses who work in our congregations and communities to nurture healing in body, mind, and spirit. You are invited to attend a fundraising dinner to support this vital ministry on Sunday, November 18, 2018, 5:30 pm Reception, 6:00 pm Dinner at Rock of Ages (130 Kingsmere Place). Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from Harold Hesje at 306-652-4524. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, great musical entertainment, and a chance to learn a little more about parish nursing. The evening will include an opportunity to support ICHM through a donation and a silent auction. 5. Mark your calendars! For anyone in and around the Saskatoon area, Lutheran Theological Seminary invites you to an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, Tuesday, December 4 th at 7 p.m. at Christ Chapel, LTS. Please see the poster on the back bulletin board for more details. 6