EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM Revelation 1:4b-8 Peace Lutheran Church 2090 Commerce Drive North Mankato, MN 56003
CHURCH STAFF Pastor Hartwig: 507-382-6826 Email: pastorhartwig@gmail.com Pastor Moldstad: 507-382-0045 Email: pastormoldstad@gmail.com Church Office: 507-385-1386 NOVEMBER 25, 2018 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Synod NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD Divine Service Sunday 8:30 & 10:45 AM JESUS LAMBS AT PEACE PRESCHOOL Teacher/Director: Joslyn Moldstad Phone: 507-385-7752 Email: joslynmoldstad@gmail.com Church website: Peacemankato.com Email: karen@peacemankato.com LAST SUNDAY OF END TIME CHRIST THE KING WELCOME TO PEACE! The purpose of our congregation is to worship God, who gives life through Word and Sacrament; to serve one another in love and fellowship; and to proclaim forgiveness and salvation to all through Jesus Christ alone. PARENT S ROOM A room is available if your little one needs a moment. It is the first room on the right as you walk into the church building. Sound and video are piped into the room to enable you to hear and see the service. Changing tables are in both restrooms. FACILITIES Restrooms are located down the hall and on the right side. An induction loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users. To use, please switch your hearing aid to T. BEFORE WORSHIP As you prepare to worship your Lord today, spend a few quiet minutes in prayer before the service. Review the lessons, the service notes, and pray this prayer: PRAYER OF THE DAY Lord Jesus Christ, by Your victory You have broken the power of the evil one. Fill our hearts with joy and peace as we look with hope to that day when every creature in heaven and earth will acclaim You King of kings and Lord of lords to Your unending praise and glory; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 2
THE DIVINE SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION Rite 2, p. 60 OPENING HYMN #376:1-4 REJOICE, THE LORD IS KING THE INVOCATION P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. THE CONFESSION OF SIN P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God, our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. P: I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord; 3
P: Almighty God, our Maker and Redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto You that we are by nature sinful and unclean, and that we have sinned against You by thought, word, and deed. Therefore we flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring Your grace for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. C: O Most merciful God, You have given Your only-begotten Son to die for us; have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of You, and of Your will, and true obedience to Your Word, to the end that by Your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. P: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us and has given His onlybegotten Son to die for us, and for His sake forgives us all our sins. To all who believe on His name He gives power to become the children of God, and has promised them His Holy Spirit. He who believes and is baptized shall be saved. C: Grant this unto us, O Lord. Amen. THE KYRIE ELEISON (LORD, HAVE MERCY) 4
THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO (GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST) 5
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THE SALUTATION THE COLLECT P: Let us pray one God, now and forever. 7
THE LESSON DANIEL 7:13-14 13I kept watching the night visions, and there, in the clouds of heaven, I saw one like a son of man coming. He came to the Ancient of Days, and he was brought before him. 14To him was given dominion, honor, and a kingdom. All peoples, nations, and languages will worship him. His dominion is an eternal dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will not be destroyed. ADULT CHOIR TO THE LAMB ON THE THRONE Worthy the Lamb. Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad His wonderful name; the name all-victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious and rules over all. Worthy the Lamb. "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!" let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. Worthy the Lamb. God rules in the height, almighty to save; though hid from our sight, His presence we have, the great congregation His triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. Worthy the Lamb. With congregation: Worthy the Lamb! Music by: Dan Forrest Text by: Charles Wesley Copyright 2015 by Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-721927. 8
THE EPISTLE REVELATION 1:4B-8 4 Grace to you and peace from him who is, who was, and who is coming, and from the seven spirits that are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his own blood 6 and made us a kingdom and priests to God his Father to him be the glory and the power forever. Amen. 7 Look, he is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. And all the nations of the earth will mourn because of him. Yes. Amen. 8 I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, the one who is, and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty.. THE VERSE OF THE DAY P: Alleluia. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Alleluia. (Revelation 22:13) THE ALLELUIA THE HOLY GOSPEL P: The Holy Gospel for Christ the King Sunday is written in the 18 th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, beginning at the 33 rd verse. 9
THE GOSPEL JOHN 18:33-37 33 Pilate went back into the Praetorium and summoned Jesus. He asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? 34 Jesus answered, Are you saying this on your own, or did others tell you about me? 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done? 36 Jesus replied, My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not from here. 37 You are a king then? Pilate asked. Jesus answered, I am, as you say, a king. For this reason I was born, and for this reason I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. P: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. THE CREED P: Let us confess our holy faith in the words of the Nicene Creed: C: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, Begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By Whom all things were made; 10
Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Christian and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, And I look for the Resurrection of the dead and the Life of the world to come. Amen. THE CHIEF HYMN #55 CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS THE SERMON REVELATION 1:4B-8 EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM THE OFFERTORY VERSE 11
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THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH THE OFFERING The members of Peace Lutheran Congregation have joined together to do the Lord s work in this community and around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our ministry. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops. Proverbs 3:9 PLEASE FILL OUT THE FRIENDSHIP REGISTER. THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Peace Lutheran Church practices close communion. We ask that only members of the ELS and WELS partake of the Sacrament today. Visitors, please speak to the Pastor about receiving the Sacrament in the future. THE PREFACE P: The Lord be with you. 13
P: Lift up your hearts. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. THE PROPER PREFACE AND SANCTUS P: It is truly good, right and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God; but chiefly are we bound to praise You for the glorious resurrection of Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord; for He is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us and has taken away the sins of the world. By His death He has destroyed death, and by His rising to life again He has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY 14
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THE LORD S PRAYER P: 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. THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION P: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples saying: Take, eat; this is My body, which is given for you. This do in remembrance of Me. In the same way also He took the cup after supper, gave thanks, and gave it to them saying: Drink of it all of you; this cup is the New Testament in My blood, which is shed for you and for many, for the remission of sins. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. P: The peace of the Lord be with you always. 16
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THE DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION HYMNS #283 GLORY BE TO JESUS #49 ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME THE NUNC DIMITTIS 18
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THE COLLECT OF THANKSGIVING P: O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. P: Let us pray: We give thanks to You, almighty God, that You have refreshed us through these salutary gifts, and we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through them in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever. 20
THE SALUTATION P: The Lord be with you. THE BENEDICAMUS P: Let us bless the Lord. THE BENEDICTION P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. CLOSING HYMN #163:1-2 O REJOICE, YE CHRISTIANS, LOUDLY 21
Thank you to those who served in our service today: Communion Assistants: Bob Paulsen, Eric Woller, Eric Halvorson, Greg Miller; Adult Choir; Organist: Katie Hartwig; The ushers. To God be the Glory! The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV ) copyright 2017 The Wartburg Project. All rights reserved. www.wartburgproject.org Announcements This week at Peace: Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 AM Divine Service with Holy Communion 9:45 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Monday: 7:00 PM Ladies Fellowship Flow Tuesday: 9:00 AM Solid Grounds Bible Study 7:00 PM MOMs Bible Study in Mt. Olive School library Wednesday: 4:00 PM Catechism Class 7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday: 8:30 AM MOMs Bible Study Friday: 6:30 AM Men s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:30 PM Peace Writers Group Saturday: 8:00 AM Decorate for Christmas please come help Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 AM Divine Service 9:45 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Important upcoming events: November Group 2 Refreshments You are invited to sing with the choir this Christmas! Come to the rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. on December 5, 12, and 19 to learn the music for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We would love to have you join us! Help Decorate the Church for the Holidays As we approach the Christmas season there is an opportunity to help decorate our sanctuary and building (lots of space to decorate!) on Saturday, Dec. 1 st, at 8am. All are welcome to help. Please email pastormoldstad@gmail.com if you have any questions. This is a wonderfully fun fellowship opportunity! Children who are interested, are invited to play pre-service music for the Sunday School Children s Christmas Program on December 16 th. Please email Laura Harstad at musik23@hotmail.com no later than December 9 th with the name of the child, instrument, and title of Christmas song they would like to play. Thank you! 22
Tacky Sweater Party - All women of the congregation are invited to a Tacky Sweater Christmas Party on Saturday, December 8 th, from 12-3pm. This will be a wonderful time for the women of our congregation to enjoy fellowship, a short devotion by Pastor Moldstad, and fun! We'll also be putting together Blessing Bags for the less fortunate. So put on your tackiest Christmas sweater (there will be a prize for the best), bring a friend, and a side dish to share for the meal! The main course will be provided. We would love to know how many to plan for, so please sign up on the bulletin board in the church narthex. If you have any questions, please talk with Kristie Mize or Joni Moldstad. Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool thanks you all for participating in our Pastry Puffin Fundraiser! The fundraiser ends on Wednesday, November 28th. If you need more time, please call us at 385-7752. Our Preschoolers had fun listening the book, Stone Soup and making it (without the stones however). It was a good lunch before our Thanksgiving break. The children also learned about the friendship between the pilgrims and the American Indians. The children learned that the pilgrims came to America in search of religious freedom. Tammi Emmons and I continue to be thankful for the opportunity to teach little ones about Jesus, at Jesus Lambs at Peace Preschool! If you want more information about our Christ-centered preschool, please call us at 385-7752. Last week at Peace: Sunday 372 Offerings to the Lord s work here at Peace: $8,938.96 To watch our services live, go to: www.peacemankato.com/livestreaming or our Facebook page. The service will start automatically when it is live (Sundays 9:00AM). For recorded services, go to www.vimeo.com/peacemankato and you can choose which service you wish to watch. Volunteers Needed for Disaster Relief in Florida - Builders For Christ needs volunteers to help fellow Christians in need in Panama City, FL. Hurricane Michael caused major damage to Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, as well as the parsonage and nearby homes. Builders For Christ, along with WELS Christian Aid & Relief, are going to help rebuild. Dates: Now through December. Housing: Housing for 40 volunteers is available. RV parking will likely be available. Meals will be provided. Please contact the Kingdom Workers at: http://www.kingdomworkers.com/bfcpanamacity.php for more information. If you are unable to volunteer, but would like to donate: Donations can be sent to: ELS, 6 Browns Ct., Mankato, MN 56001. If you are looking for part time employment, Jesus Loves Me Learning Center, North Mankato, has openings for teacher aides in the afternoon from about 2:30-4:30pm in our Christian center. Competitive wages, hours depending upon availability please email at lingjlm@hickorytech.net or call 507-345-7707 or 507 508 2041. 23
WELS & ELS Singles In this day and age, it is getting more and more difficult for single adults of like beliefs to find and fellowship with each other. Check out the Facebook group WELS & ELS Lutheran Singles. The website is Lutheran Singles Connect (lutheransinglesconnect.com). Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Events MVL #GivingTuesday Match - Mark your calendar now for Tuesday, November 27 to make a special contribution to MVL, and Thrivent Financial will double your impact! Donations will be doubled up to $10,000 - that means #GivingTuesday could bring $20,000 or more in support of Christian education at MVL! MVL is hosting an open house that day from 5:00-7:00 PM for donation drop-offs, tours, refreshments, and entertainment. Donations can also be brought in during regular business hours to Treasure Haus in New Ulm, New 2 You in Mankato, and the New Ulm Thrivent office. If you can't make it physically, please consider giving digitally. Online donations can be made only on Tuesday, November 27, through InFaith's website (https://bit.ly/2ddbthl) or at mvl.org/giving-tuesday. Please share this exciting opportunity! You do not need to be a Thrivent member for your donation to be matched. Bethany Lutheran College Events The Bethany Music Department presents their annual Christmas at Bethany concerts in Trinity Chapel Dec. 6-7 at 5 p.m., Dec. 8 at 1 and 5 p.m., and Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. The concert will include participation by the Concert Band and Chamber Orchestra directed by Benjamin Faugstad, the Mary Martha Singers and Handbell Choir directed by Ann Fredrickson, and the Concert Choir directed by Dennis Marzolf. Advance reservations are encouraged. Seating is general admission. Tickets are available now from Fine Arts Coordinator Susan Harstad at 507-344-7365 and online at blc.edu/christmas-at-bethany. Tickets are free, with a free-will offering received during the concert. Please join us for the ELS Ottesen's Museum annual Christmas Open House. This year's theme is "The Norwegians Become Americans: Adopting the English Language and American Customs in Norwegian-American Homes and Churches". Sing Christmas hymns new to the 1913 Lutheran Hymnary, learn about early 20th century Christmas trees, and try both Norwegian and American style Christmas treats. The Open House is from 2:30 to 5:30 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The ELS Ottesen Museum is located at 4 Browns Court in Mankato, Minnesota. 24