St. Matthew s Ev. Lutheran Church 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 November 22 nd, 2015 Christ the King 8:30 a.m. Service Prelude Welcome to Worship Gathering Call to Worship P Lord God, the words Jesus is King come easily to our lips, yet we often fail to grasp the significance of what they mean for us. In this service, help us worship you in spirit and truth, and give us a vision for how we may live in homage to you every day of our lives, through Christ, our Lord. C Thanks be to God. Confession and Forgiveness page 94 Gathering Song #634 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Christ the King Litany P O King of the Earth, C bless the world with your peace. P O King of heaven, C surround us with your glory. P O King of creation, C guard and protect all people and all creatures under your care. P O King of kings, C rule over all in authority and grant wisdom to the leaders of every tribe and nation. P O King of the ages, C reign supreme in our hearts both now and forever. Apostolic Greeting page 147 Prayer of the Day page 150 Anthem Come! Come! Everybody Worship by Natalie Sleeth God Created Everything by Sandy Wilkinson Praise Kids!
2 Word First Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 To the community for whom this passage was written, it seemed as though the oppression they were experiencing would never end. Daniel s message is: It shall end. The Ancient One who is judge will call all nations to account and will give dominion to one like a human being, the Messiah. Second Reading Revelation 1:4b-8 The book of Revelation begins by celebrating the Almighty God, who spans all of time. Similarly, Jesus is celebrated as the firstborn from the dead who rules over the world s rulers. He is the one whose return we eagerly await. Gospel Acclamation Christ is the Lord Alone! (Please be seated for the Gospel Skit) Gospel John 18:33-37 In John s gospel, the story of Jesus and Pilate presents two different ways of exercising power: through force or with love. Gospel Response P The Gospel of the Lord for you this day. C Thanks be to God. Sermon Pastor Gail Brodersen-Heins
3 Hymn of the Day The Apostles Creed #855 Crown Him with Many Crowns [Prayer cards will be collected during the Hymn of the Day] Inside back cover of the Hymnal Prayers of Intercession page 152 Sharing the Peace of Christ page 152 Meal Offering Offertory Rhythmic Praise by Jason Krug - Bells Angels #184 Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful Offertory Prayer P Let us pray. Lord God, heavenly King, we offer these our gifts as a sign of love, devotion, and praise. Through these, as through our praises, we acknowledge that you are our Lord. In your name we pray. C Amen. Words of Institution The Lord s Prayer page 154 [Traditional Version] Invitation to Communion Lamb of God page 154 Communion #470 Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether P May the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his love and grace. C Amen.
4 Prayer after Communion A Let us pray. You spread for us a royal feast, O Christ our King! It is the wedding feast of the lamb a foretaste of the feast to come. Increase in us the hunger for your heavenly food so that we may be nourished and enriched. Help us to invite the world to dine! You are the King forevermore. C Amen. Sending Today s Highlights For more information on the church s activities, please pick up the bulletin announcements from the Welcome Center, ask an usher or go to our website, www.stmattslutheran.org. Temple Talk Underwear, Sock & Bra Collection Tom Geib and Mia Kodzik Call Committee Installation Blessing P Almighty and merciful God, through your well-beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, you have willed to make all things new. Grant that we may be renewed by your Holy Spirit and may come at last to that heavenly country where your people hunger and thirst no more and the tears are wiped away from every eye. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen. Sending Song Dismissal A C #434 Jesus Shall Reign Go in peace to love God and serve your neighbor, proclaiming Christ is King. Thanks be to God. Postlude Your presence has blessed our worship service. May you be strengthened by the strong word of God expressed through music and worship today. The peace of the Lord be with you as you go.
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St. Matthew s Ev. Lutheran Church 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 November 22 nd, 2015 Christ the King 11:00 a.m. Service Prelude Welcome to Worship Temple Talk Underwear, Sock & Bra Collection Tom Geib and Mia Kodzik Call Committee Installation Gathering Call to Worship Rhythmic Praise by Jason Krug - Bells Angels P Lord God, the words Jesus is King come easily to our lips, yet we often fail to grasp the significance of what they mean for us. In this service, help us worship you in spirit and truth, and give us a vision for how we may live in homage to you every day of our lives, through Christ, our Lord. C Thanks be to God. Gathering Song #634 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Christ the King Litany P O King of the Earth, C bless the world with your peace. P O King of heaven, C surround us with your glory. P O King of creation, C guard and protect all people and all creatures under your care. P O King of kings, C rule over all in authority and grant wisdom to the leaders of every tribe and nation. P O King of the ages, C reign supreme in our hearts both now and forever. Apostolic Greeting page 213 Prayer of the Day page 215
2 Word First Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 To the community for whom this passage was written, it seemed as though the oppression they were experiencing would never end. Daniel s message is: It shall end. The Ancient One who is judge will call all nations to account and will give dominion to one like a human being, the Messiah. Second Reading Revelation 1:4b-8 The book of Revelation begins by celebrating the Almighty God, who spans all of time. Similarly, Jesus is celebrated as the firstborn from the dead who rules over the world s rulers. He is the one whose return we eagerly await. Gospel Acclamation Christ is the Lord Alone! (Please be seated for the Gospel Skit) Gospel John 18:33-37 In John s gospel, the story of Jesus and Pilate presents two different ways of exercising power: through force or with love. Gospel Response P The Gospel of the Lord for you this day.
C Thanks be to God. 3 Sermon Pastor Gail Brodersen-Heins Hymn of the Day #855 Crown Him with Many Crowns [Prayer cards will be collected during the Hymn of the Day] Baptisms page 227 William Eli Harris Madelyn Elizabeth Wagner The Apostles Creed page 229 Congregation s Welcome to the Baptized C William and Madelyn, we receive you as our own, and as God s own children. We promise to pray for you, care for you and speak God s Word to you. We promise to support your parents as they set about the holy task of raising you up in Christ. Welcome to God s Family! Prayers of Intercession page 218 Sharing the Peace of Christ page 218 Thanksgiving Offering Christ is the King by Donald Busarow Senior Choir Please join the choir in singing Stanzas 1 and 5 as found in your hymnal #662 Canticle of Thanksgiving page 219, Salvation Belongs to Our God Thanksgiving for the Word page 220
4 The Lord s Prayer page 221 [Contemporary Version] Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Sending Today s Highlights For more information on the church s activities, please pick up the bulletin announcements from the Welcome Center, ask an usher or go to our website, www.stmattslutheran.org. Blessing P Almighty and merciful God, through your well-beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, you have willed to make all things new. Grant that we may be renewed by your Holy Spirit and may come at last to that heavenly country where your people hunger and thirst no more and the tears are wiped away from every eye. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. C Amen. Sending Song Dismissal A C #434 Jesus Shall Reign Go in peace to love God and serve your neighbor, proclaiming Christ is King. Thanks be to God. Postlude Your presence has blessed our worship service. May you be strengthened by the strong word of God expressed through music and worship today. The peace of the Lord be with you as you go.
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