T R I N I T Y LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD FARIBAULT MINNESOTA THE ORDER OF THE DIVINE SERVICE SETTING I LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR Sunday, 8:00 AM The Sacrament Of The Altar will be celebrated at the 5:30 PM & 8:00 AM services. Anyone who is not yet instructed, in doubt or holds a differing confession and yet desires to receive the Sacrament is asked first to speak with a Pastor, Elder or Worship Assistant. The individual cups in the center of the tray (containing the amber color liquid) are prepared for those with concerns for alcohol consumption. Gluten free wafers are available in the container in the center of the tray. HYMN OF INVOCATION Glory Be to God the Father LSB 506 Please stand P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C Amen. CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS OF SINS P Brothers and sisters in Christ, if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8,9 P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father C Most merciful God, we confess that we are sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You and each other by what we think, what we say, and what we do and do not do. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We deserve only punishment for our sins. (A time for silent confession of sins) P For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who gave His life that we would live, C Look upon us with mercy and forgive us our sins. Change us and make us new. Amen. P People of God, I have good news for you! God has heard your pleas for mercy and given you His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for you and to rise to bring you life. Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of my Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins. In the name of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. C Amen
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HYMN OF PRAISE 3 This Is the Feast SALUTATION P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. COLLECT OF THE DAY P Let us pray C Lord Jesus Christ, so govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that, ever mindful of Your glorious return, we may persevere in both faith and holiness of living; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen Please be seated
4 FIRST READING (God s salvation will be forever.) Isaiah 51:4-6 4 Give attention to me, my people, and give ear to me, my nation; for a law will go out from me, and I will set my justice for a light to the peoples. 5 My righteousness draws near, my salvation has gone out, and my arms will judge the earth beneath; for the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and they who dwell in it will die in like manner; but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will never be dismayed. the peoples; the coastlands hope for me, and for my arm they wait. 6 Lift up P This is the Word of the Lord. your eyes to the heavens, and look at C Thanks be to God. SECOND READING (Keep yourselves in the love of God.) Jude 20-25 20 But you, beloved, build yourselves up glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Spirit; 21 keep yourselves in the love of Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord authority, before all time and now and Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. forever. Amen 22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of P This is the Word of the Lord. the fire; to others show mercy with fear, C Thanks be to God. hating even the garment stained by the flesh. 24 Please stand Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his COMMON ALLELUIA AND VERSE
5 HOLY GOSPEL Mark 13:24-37 (Stay awake and be prepared for Christ s coming.) P The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, from the thirteenth chapter. 24 [Jesus said:] But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. 28 From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 32 But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the cock crows, or in the morning 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake. P This is the Gospel of the Lord. Please be seated CHILDREN S MESSAGE HYMN OF THE DAY Where Charity and Love Prevail LSB 845 (Sung to Tune: LSB 857) SERMON BUILD EACH OTHER UP (Text: Jude 20-25) The Rev. Paul Rieger Please stand APOSTLES CREED (See inside back cover of hymnal)
6 PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH Each intercession ends with the words to which the congregation responds, P "Lord in Your mercy," C "Hear our prayer." P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. C Amen. P Together let us pray as our Lord Jesus taught us LORD S PRAYER (See inside back cover of hymnal) Please be seated TITHES AND OFFERING For the Beauty of the Earth ~Trinity Choir (Please fill out Friendship Pads; Ushers will collect them.) Please stand SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT P The Lord be with you. C And also with you. P We celebrate the Sacrament of the Altar in the confidence that our Lord gives us His very body and blood to eat and drink in, with and under the bread and wine. We receive the forgiveness of our sins and the strengthening of our union with God and with one another. As we trust His words and repent of our sins, we proclaim Christ s death until He comes. Holy Communion is a confession of our faith and we require that those who receive this Sacrament be instructed and share in the beliefs we hold. Hear now, the Words of Our Lord, spoken at the time of The Last Supper. (Words of Our Lord Spoken here) P People of God, do you believe the body and blood of Christ is present in, with and under the bread and wine? If so, please answer, I do so believe. C I do so believe. P In addition, do you wish to receive the many blessings of this Sacrament: the forgiveness of sins, communion with Christ, unity with one another as Christians, and the opportunity to remember our Lord s sacrifice, give Him thanks for this gift and for our salvation, and proclaim our Lord s death on the cross for us? If yes, please answer: with humility and thankfulness, I wish to receive these gifts of grace. C With humility and thankfulness, I wish to receive these gifts of grace. P Welcome to the Lord s Table.
AGNUS DEI 7 Please be seated HYMN FOR DISTRIBUTION Sleepers Awake ~J. S. Bach (Organ only) Just As I Am LSB 570 After the distribution please stand DISMISSAL P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you in body and soul to life everlasting. Depart T in peace. C Amen. POST COMMUNION CANTICLE Thank the Lord
8 POST-COMMUNION COLLECT P Let us pray... We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through this salutary gift, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. BENEDICTION P The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and T give you peace. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. HYMN TO DEPART Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus LSB 685 MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE P Go in peace and serve the Lord. C Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE * * * TO GOD BE THE GLORY * * * Leading Worship Pastor The Rev. Paul Rieger Music Kevin Kreger, Organist; Trinity Choir Elder Mike Young Worship Assistants Larry Schreck, Steve Zimmerman Greeters Dave & Marcella Matthies Ushers Bob Reineke, Curt Fuchs, Gary Mrosko, Dale Gieseke, Steve Mullennex Radio Club Todd Voge Altar Guild Joyce Mueller Nursing Home Ministry Edward Morison, Duane & Diane Schlobohm